Misc Correspondence
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October 11, 2007
Mr. Stein L. Cass, Sr.
213 Wilshire Drive
Coppell, Texas 75019
RE: Case No.: PD-230-0 Riverchase Golf Course
Dear Mr. Cass:
The following are responses to your specific questions posed in your Reply Form to the
above captioned rezoning request:
I. Why change in zoning? Current procedures are adequate to provide alcoholic
beverages to golfers.
a. The owners of Riverchase Golf Course, similar to many local restaurants who
provide the same customer service, in the City of Coppell, desires to change their
T ABC license from a "Private Club" to a "Mixed Beverage" permit. However,
both state and local laws prohibit the selling of beer in "residential areas or
residential zoning districts". The existing golf club property is zoned Single
Family-12 with a Special Use Permit for a Golf Course. So, to establish a non-
residential zoning while preserving the existing development, a Planned
Development - Office (PD-O) District for Golf Course and Ancillary Uses, was
requested.
2. Why rezone the entire golf course? Why not just the clubhouse? Don't say it
can't be done....
a. The owners/operators of Riverchase Golf Course desire to continue to
allow the beverage cart on the golf cart path, so the non-residential zoning
needed to incorporate the cart path also.
3. Why not a simple change in State Law to permit sale of alcoholic beverages
at golf clubhouses, regardless of zoning, if not prohibited by local laws.
a. An amendment to the State of Texas Local Government Code is not under
the purview of municipal government. If the Legislature were to consider
change State Law, it would have to wait until the next session, which is
two years off.
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October 11, 2007
4. Any change in zoning puts our homes at some measure of risk!...
a. This Planned Development-230-0 for Golf Course and Ancillary Uses,
will include conditions as well as exhibits which will tie the Planned
Development District to what currently exists on the ground, specifically:
o Exhibit "B" will be the Detail Site Plan of the club
house, maintenance building, golf cart storage
building and parking area.
o Exhibit "c" will be the Golf Course Site Plan,
which is actually an aerial view of the existing golf
course development.
With these exhibits attached to the Ordinance, no additional development
may occur with this golf course without an amendment to the PD
(rezoning) through a public hearing process.
For reference I have also included the staff report which elaborates on other issues
addressed in this case. I apologize for not responding earlier, but we received
approximately 100 written responses to this rezoning request, and at least that many
phone inquiries that has kept me from preparing individual responses. However, if you
need further information, please feel free to contact me. My direct number is 972-304-
3676.
Incidentally, if you would like to view the Planning Commission's and lor the City
Council's public hearings on this request, a video is available at www.ci.coppell.tx.us.
click on Video Room from the home page.
Sincerely,
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Mar~ie Diamond, AICP
Assistant Director of Planning
Cc: Robert Sievers, The Addison Group
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FOR PROPOSED REZONING REQUEST
BY RIVERCHASE GOLF CLUB
WHEN:
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TIME:
Tuesday August 21st
Riverchase Golf Club
6:30 pm
There will be a meeting in the Club House at Riverchase Golf Club
Tuesday, August 21st at 6:30 pm. This meeting is to address the
concerns of residents regarding the Zoning Change Request posted on
the property of Riverchase Golf Club.
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Juanita Miles - Riverchase - contact info for Flood Control District
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8/14/20072:40 PM
Riverchase - contact info for Flood Control District
"Schmidt, Alison" <aschmidt@epsilon.com>
The contact information for Northwest County Flood Control District is
NWCFCD
c/o Pete Eckert
3960 Broadway Blvd.
Suite 220P
Garland, Texas 75043
The recent survey activities @ Riverchase Golfcourse was for the preparation of the annual report on existing conditions by
Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineer.
Marcie Diamond, AICP
Assistant Director of Planning
City of Coppell
972-304-3676
www.ci.coppell.tx.us
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MICHAEL C. LOWE
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2501 OAK LAWN A VENUE
SUITE 350
DALLAS, TEXAS 75219
MLOWE@DALLASJUSTICE.COM
WWW.DALLASJUSTICE.COM
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PLANNING DEPARTMENl
TELEPHONE: 214.526.1900
TOLL FREE: 866.351.1900
FAX: 214.969.0258
August 7, 2007
VIA FACSIMILE 972.304.7092 and
FIRST CLASS MAIL
Planning Department
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
Re: OPEN RECORDS REQUEST
Dear Sir/Madam:
Thank you for sending me the attached information as I requested.
I am now requesting a copy ofthe Planned Development
any supporting records giving rise to Rezoning Case # PD-
rf'f~ren~ed in the attached document.
plication, any amendments, and
0-0, Riverchase Golf Course,
Please consider this an OPEN RECORDS request.
RECORDS request in writing at the address listed above.
ou may respond to this OPEN
Michael Lowe
MCL/sbm
Enclosure
THE.CITY.OF
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell will hold a public hearing on Thursday,
the 16th day of August. 2007, at 6:30 p.m., in the Coppell Town Center City Council Chambers for
consideration of Case No. PD-230-0, Rlverchase Golf Course. a zoning change request from SF-12
and SUP-1037-A (Single Family-12 and Special Use Permit-1037-A) to PD-230-0 (Planned
Development-230-0ffice) to establish a non-residential zoning district on the existing Golf Course
property including the existing Club House, and to amend Ordinance 297-A-83 (5-1037.1) to delete
condition 2., on approximately 95.5 acres of property located east and west of Riverchase Drive,
north Belt Line Road, at the request of Robert Sievers, Addison Law Firm. (Note: no physical changes
to the existing development are Included In this PD request). All interested citizens of the City of
Coppell and other parties of interest are invited to attend this public hearing and participate in the
same. Any citizen of the City or other party of interest may also express his or her opinion concerning
this request by letter addressed to the City of Coppell Planning Department. 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, TX 75019.
The City Council of the City of Coppell will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, the 11th day of
September, 2007, at 7 p.m., in the Coppell Town Center, for consideration of the Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendation relative to Case No. PD-230-0. Riverchase Golf Course, a zoning
change request from SF-12 and SUP-1037-A (Single Family-12 and Special Use Permit-l037-A) to PD-
23D-0 (Planned Development-23D-Office) to establish'a non-residential zoning district .on the existing
Golf Course property including the existing Club House, and to amend Ordinance 297-A-83 (5-1037.1)
to delete condition 2., on approximately 95.5 acres of property located east and west of Riverchase
Drive, north Belt Line Road, at the request of Robert Sievers, Addison Law Firm. (Note: no physical
changes to the existing development are Included In this PD request). All interested citizens of the
City of Coppell and other parties of interest are invited to attend this public hearing and participate
in the same. Any citizen of the City or other party of interest may also express his or hei opinion
concerning this request by letter addressed to the City of Coppell Planning Department, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX 75019.
PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (Le. sign
interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or
access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests
that individuals moke requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled
program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA
Coordinator or other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELA y, TX, 1-800-735-2989).
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
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SUITE :350
DALLAS, TEXAS 75219
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MICHAEL C. LOWE
AITORNEY AT LAW
2501 OAK LAWN AVENUE
SUITE 350
DALLAS, TEXAS 752]9
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WWW.DAUASJUSTICE.COM
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JlIA FACSIMILE 972. 304.7092 and
FIRST CLASS MAlL
Planning Department
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell. Texas 75019
Re: OPEN RECORDS REQUEST
Dear SirlMadam:
I am now requesting a copy of the Planned Development
any supporting records giving rise to Rezoning Case # PD.
referenced in the attached document.
Thank you for sending me the attached illfonnation as I requested.
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plication. any amendments. and
0-0, Riverchase Golf Course,
Please consider this an OPEN RECORDS request. ou may respond to this OPEN
RECORDS request in writing at the address listed above.
Michael Lowe
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Enclosure
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell will hold a public hearing on Thursdoy,
the 1611I day of August. 2007, at 6:30 p.m.. in the Coppell Town Center City Council Chambers for
consideration of Case No. 'D.230-0, .fverchase Golf Cour$@, a zoning change request from SttJ2
and SUp. 'OO7-A (SIngle Famlly-12 and Special Use Permlt-' 037-A) to PD-230-0 IPlanned
Development-230-0ffice) to establish a non-residentiol zoning district on the existing Golf Course
property Including the existing Club House, and to amend Ordinance 297-A-83 (5-'037.1) to delete
condition 2., on approximately 95.5 acres of property located east and west of Riverchase Drive.
north Belt Une Rood. at the request of Robert Slever5, Addison Law FIrm. (Note: no phyJlcaJ changes
to the existing development are f"eluded fn 'h'. PO request), All interested citizens of the City of
CoppeD ond other partIes of Interest are invited to attend this public hearing and participate in the
same. Any citizen of the City or other party of interest may also express his or her opinion concerning
this request by letter addressed to the City of Coppell Planning Deportment, 255 F>artwoy Boulevard.
Coppell. TX 75019.
The City Council of the City of Coppell wf/l hold 0 pUblic hearing on Tuesday. the 1 J 11\ day of
September. 2007. at 7 p.m., In the Coppell Town Center. for consideration of Ihe Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendation relative to Case No. PD.230-0. Rlverchase Gal( Course a zoning
change request from SF-l2 and SUP.J037-A (Single Family-12 and Special Use Permlf-J037-AJ to PO-
230-0 (Planned Oevelopment-230-0ffice) to establish 0 non-residential :zoning district .on the existing
Golf Course property InclUding the existing Club House. and to amend Ordinance 297-A-83 [S-I037.1 J
to delete condition 2.. On approximately 95.5 acres of property located east and west of Rlverchase
Drive. north Belt Line Road. at the reQuest of Robert Sievers. Addison law Firm. (Note: no physlcaf
changes to the exllnng development are Included In this '0 request). All interested citizens of the
City of Coppell and other ponies of interest are invlfed to ottend this public hearing and participate
in the same. Any citizen of the Cify or other party of interest may also express his or her opinion
conceming this request by letter addressed to the City of Coppel! Planning Department, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell. TX 75019.
PUBLIC NOnCE STATEMENT FOR AOA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppe" acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. Thus, In order to assist individuals with disobillfies who require special services (i.e. sign
interpretative serviees, oltemative audlo/visuol devices. and amanuenses) for participation in or
access to the CI1y of CoppelJ sponsored pUblic programs, services and/or meetings. the City requests
that individuals make reQuests for these services fony-eight (48' hours ahead of the scheduled
program, service and/or meeting. To maICe arrangements. contact Vivyon V. Bowman. ADA
Coordinator or other designated official at (972) 462-0022. or (TOO 1 -8()(}RELA V, TX. 1 ~735.29a9).
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VIA HAND DELIVERY
Riverchnse Golf Club Area Residents
Coppell, Texas
Re: Sale of Alcoholic Beverages on Cart Path
[)ear Homeowner:
V 0\1 Tl:ccntly were ~ellt a notice by the City of Coppell concerning the proposed rezoning of the
golf coursc to PD-O to allow for Riverchasc Golf Club to revise its designation with the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commis!lioll from n Private Club Pennit to a Mixed Bevernge Permit. It has comt: t,) our
IJttcntion that there has bcen some concern regarding tbe sale of alcoholic beverages on the portion of the
cart path which is behind your homes on Brftdford Drive. Plense rest assured that the rear portion ofyollr
lots is not part of this proposed rezoning and will retain its residential zoning. Alcohol ~ales will be
pl'ohibited on thi~ portion of the cart path and the area will be clearly marked on the ground as such.
If yOll have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 972/341-
8138. rhank YOll very much.
v cry tnlly yours,
ADDISON LAW FIRM,
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Marcie Diamond - Re: Proposed Riverchase Zoning Change
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Marcie Diamond
PAT CURTIS
8/29/2007 1:30 PM
Re: Proposed Riverchase Zoning Change
That wording will be reflected in the staff report explaining the request and the final ordinance adopting the PD
Zoning.
Marcie Diamond, AICP
Assistant Director of Planning
City of Coppell
972-304-3676
www.ci.coppell.tx.us
>>> On 8/29/2007 at 1:24 PM, in message <003201c7ea69$d2f5fabO$0201a8cO@PHC>, "PAT CURTIS"
<curtisph@verizon.net> wrote:
Dear Marcie,
Some of our Riverchase homeowners have asked us to document and
communicate to you the below position as expressed from the floor during
the Riverchase Golf Course club house meeting August 21 (and it is also
our personal positions):
***We are against the proposed zoning change. IF, however, the Planning
and Zoning Commission should be inclined to recommend approval of the
zoning change to the City Council, i.e., change the approximate 95.5
acres from "Single Family" to "Office," we respectfully request such
change be made with the proviso that all items listed under "Permitted
Uses" (Article 20. Sec. 12-20-1) be prohibited, except Item 19 (Golf
Course or Country Club).***
Please confirm your receipt of the above.
Thanks, Marcie!
Pat & Helen Curtis
1316 Stonecrest Drive
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