CC approval of 6-mo. Ext. AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING A,Ign~f iff, lq~ ITEM NUMBER
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of a request to extend an (S.U.P.) at Riverchase Golf Course an additional six
months, located along the east side of Riverchase Drive, within the Riverchase Golf Course; at the request of
Mr. Jim Helms.
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Date of P & Z Meeting: July 15, 1993
Decision of P & Z Commission: Approved (4-0)
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM REVISED 2/93
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REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF SUP APPROVAL--RIVERCHASE GOLF COURSE
The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance specifies in Section 30, Special Use Permit, subsection
2, 5 that a building permit shall be secured within six months of the approval of the SUP or re-
application may be required. The subsection goes on to state that an extension of this time limit
may be allowed by Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
The attached letter from Jim Helms, Regional Director of the American Golf Corporation, the
owner of Riverchase Golf Course, requests the Planning Commission to recommend an
additional six month extension of the original SUP, granted on February 9, 1993. He also
outlines reasons for this request.
Staff supports the request and suggests that the Planning Commission recommend a six month
time extension for construction of the new Riverchase facility.
AMERICAN GOLF CORPORATION~.
July 7, 1993
Mayor Tom Morton
Coppell City Council
285 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
RE: Riverchase Golf Course
Coppell, Texas
Dear Mayor Morton and Council Members:
On February 09, 1993, the Coppell City Council approved our request for
an S.U.P. to construct and operate a golf club facility at Riverchase
Golf Course. Per Section 30 - S.U.P., paragraph 30-2-5 of the Coppell
Zoning Ordinance, a building permit shall be secured within six (6)
months from the time of granting the S.U.P., however, the City Council
may authorize an extension of this time upon recommendation by the
Planning & Zoning Commission. Based on the February 09, 1993 date the
six (6) month time period would expire on August 09, 1993.
With this in mind, and by this letter, American Golf Corporation
respectfully requests authorization and approval through the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Coppell City Council of a six (6) month
extension of our previously approved S.U.P. It should be also noted that
all aspects of our existing S.U.P. remain exactly the same. We ask for
the extension of time for the following reasons:
1. Our preliminary numbers were inaccurate and have caused us
to re-budget the project.
2. We are currently in the heart of the season and would prefer
to begin construction in late winter.
Thank you for your consideration with respect to this ~'equest. American
Golf Corporation remains committed to developing this facility in
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Sincerely,
AMERICAN GOLF CORPOP~ATION
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Regional Director
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2000 E. SHADY GROVE RD. · IRVING, TEXAS 75060 · (214) 445-0334
13. Consideration and approval of a final plat for Austin Place Addition, located
approximately 250 feet north of Sandy Lake Road, along the east side of
Moore Road, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc.
Applicant requested that this item be pulled from the agenda. Peter G. Smith, City Attorney,
informed the Council that this item must have some action taken or it would be automatically
approved. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson then moved to deny a final plat for Austin Place
Addition, located approximately 250 feet north of Sandy Lake Road, along the east side of
Moore Road. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting
in favor of the motion.
14. Public Hearin?: Consideration and approval of a zoning change Case
#S-1067, from (R) Retail to (R.S.U.P.) Retail Special Use Permit, located at
416 Bethel Road at the request of Mr. Phillip Jewitt.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor
of this proposal. Phillip Jewitt, 228 E. Bethel, Applicant, stated he planned to turn the property
into a gift store handling outdoor type of items. Mayor Morton then asked for those persons
wishing to speak in opposition of this proposal. There were none. Mayor Morton then closed
the Public Hearing. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve a zoning change Case #S-1067,
from (R) Retail to (R.S.U.P.) Retail Special Use Permit, located at 416 Bethel Road with the
following two conditions: 1) parking being as shown on the plat and 2) the assignment of a
dummy escrow agreement. Councilmember Garrison seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Reitman, Mayo, and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints Addition, located approximately 1,056 feet from
the southeast corner of MacArthur & Samuel Boulevard at the request of
John Horton Architects.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve a preliminary plat for the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints Addition, located approximately 1,056 feet from the southeast comer of
MacArthur & Samuel Boulevard with the following three conditions: 1) drainage easements to
be provided for the on-site drainage system; 2) utility plans to be provided; and 3) drainage
plans that include the proper collection of off-site drainage. Councilmember Reitman seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers
Weaver, Stahly, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
16. Public Hearint,: Consideration and approval of a request to extend an
(S.U.P.) at Riverchase Golf Course an additional six months, located along the
east side of Riverchase Drive, within the Riverchase Golf Course; at the
request of Mr. Jim Helms.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton ot3ened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor
of this proposal. Jeff Johnson, 645 Coats, General Manager of the Riverchase Golf Course
addressed the Council. Mayor Morton then asked for those persons wishing to speak in
opposition of this proposal. There were none. Mayor Morton then closed the Public Heating.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve a request to extend an (S.U.P.) at Riverchase Golf
Course an additional six months, located along the east side of Riverchase Drive, within
Riverchase Golf Course. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
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with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Reitman, Mayo, and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
17. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
No action was necessary under this item.
18. Interim City Manager's Report.
No report under this item.
19. Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Morton stated that the Ardinger property still needs a lot of work. Mr. Sieb
indicated that contact had been made with the property owner.
B. Mayor Morton spoke regarding news releases from the Police Department.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson addressed the issue of abstention on Planning & Zoning and
requested that the City Attorney discuss the issue with Planning & Zoning.
D. Councilmember Weaver indicated that he had received the copy of the letter from Park
N Fly in the FYI packet and was quite disturbed by it.
20. Liaison Reports
City Manager Search Committee -- Councilmember Weaver stated the committee met with Mr.
David Eisenlohr and reviewed a list of candidates that was put together. It is anticipated that
interviews with four to six candidates will begin after the first of September.
Office on Aging -- Councilmember Stably indicated she had attended a meeting and reminded
Council that the Office on Aging would be sponsoring a golf tournament on September 27, 1993.
The Office on Aging is also in need of volunteers to provide transportation for seniors outside
the metrocrest area.
YMCA -- Councilmember Stahly announced that Candy Sheehan had been appointed the
sustaining drive chairperson for this year. The YMCA is in the process of enrolling after-
school children.
Park Board -- Councilmember Reitman attended a Park Board meeting and stated that they were
making progress with the Grapevine Springs park. Councilmember Mayo indicated that there
is some delay on the bridges that Dallas County is going to pay for.
Library Board -- Councilmember Reitman stated that the Friends of the Library has a book sale
coming next month.
City/CISD Liaisons -- Councilmember Mayo indicated that they would be getting together within
the next two weeks.
Neighborhood Integrity Ordinance -- Mayor Pro Tern Robertson announced they would meet
Thursday, August 12, 1993.
Finance Committee -- Mayor Pro Tem Robertson stated that the Finance Committee met several
times and the budget should go quite quickly.
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