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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development
Date: August 14, 2018
Reference: Consider approval of zoning change request to PD-197R5-H (Planned Development-197
Revision 5-Historic), to amend the Concept Plan and attach a Detail Site Plan to allow
two live/work units on the northeast corner of Coppell Road and McNear Drive.
2030: Business Prosperity
Executive Summary:
The request is to amend the Concept Plan and attach a Detail Site Plan to allow two live/work units on
the northeast corner of Coppell Road and McNear Drive.
Introduction:
In April of 2002, council accepted the Old Coppell Master Plan as a guide for development of the subject
property. In July of 2003, a Conceptual Planned Development (PD-197) was granted for the overall 3.81
acres, to allow for housing, private open space, and two commercial lots facing Coppell Road. The
housing and open space have been developed, the only remaining vacant land are the two lots facing
Coppell Road, one of which is the subject of this request. In 2016, a zoning change request for six
live/work units (three on this lot and three on the other vacant lot to the south) was denied by City Council.
The current proposal is for this lot to be subdivided into two lots, with each lot containing a live/work
unit. The owner/developer is proposing to construct two spec buildings with 2,990 square feet of air-
conditioned space, the interior floorplan to be finalized with the retention of a buyer. Parking for this
site will be provided with four on-street parking spaces on Coppell Road and six parking spaces accessed
from the driveway on McNear Drive at the rear of the units. Th e four spaces along Coppell Road will
require a portion of the lot to be dedicated as a parking and sidewalk easement. The site meets its 30%
landscaping requirements, with a large landscaped area along the McNear frontage, tree islands and
elsewhere on site.
The existing house to the east of this site abuts the property line and has a window in that wall that
requires access for emergencies. This proposal will provide a 5-foot access and maintenance easement to
the adjacent property. The proposed eight-foot wooden fence will provide additional privacy to the
residence from the parking area, will blend in with the neighboring property, and will allow for easier
emergency access than a masonry wall would. The proposed building elevations are identical with
flipped facades as illustrated in the elevations and rendering. A sign is also illustrated on the exhibits for
illustrative purposes only. Staff discussed a resident’s concerns regarding on-street parking along
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McNear and proposed to post “No Parking” signs along the McNear frontage of this property, mimicking
what was done on Heath Lane.
Analysis:
On July 19, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended Approval (6-0) of PD-197R5-H,
with the following conditions remain outstanding:
1. There may be additional comments during the building permit and detailed engineering review.
2. A replat will be required to subdivide the lots and to provide easements and right -of-way
dedications.
3. All proposed signage shall comply with ordinance requirements.
4. To allow an eight-foot wood fence in lieu of a six-foot masonry fence.
Legal Review:
This did not require city attorney review
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
The Planning Department recommends approval.
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Site Plan
3. Landscape Plans
4. Elevations and Renderings