P&Z Action PD-259R (2)
July 20, 2018
Blackberry Farms, LLC
Terry Holmes
Holmes Builders
225 State Highway 121, Suite 120
Coppell, Texas 75019
RE: PD-259R-SF-7/9, Blackberry Farm
Dear Mr. Holmes,
This letter is to inform you that PD-259R-SF-7/9, Blackberry Farm, to permit the development of
74 single-family lots and nine (9) common area lots, on 54.8 acres of property located at the North
side of Sandy Lake Road, 750 feet northeast of Starleaf Road, was recommended for approval by the
Coppell Planning & Zoning Commission (6-0) on Thursday, July 19, 2018, subject to the PD
conditions, as attached Exhibit “A” which was recommended to be revised to address the
following:
1. The attachment of the Entry Feature/Common Area Lot 2X Exhibits, with the following
conditions:
a. The farm house at the subdivision entrance will not be used or occupied as a
residence or retail business, except occasional sales of seasonal botanical gardening
materials.
b. The development of Lot 2X and the entry features be constructed prior to the
issuance of a building permit for the first home, other than a model home.
2. Prior to the Filing of the Final Plat for Phase 1:
a. The US Army Corps of Engineers approving Stream Bank Erosion protection,
b. The review of the Erosion Control Setback Exhibit prior to filing the Final Plat of
Phase One, and
c. There will be additional comments at the time of Detail Engineering Review
3. Additional clarification is required for Condition “F”.
4. The property owner will coordinate with city staff to ensure that there is a sidewalk
connection from this property to Kimbel Court to provide pedestrian access to Lakeside
Elementary school.
5. Additional language being added to the Plat, PD and the HOA documents addressing the
preservation/conservation of the open space lots (Common Areas Lots 6X, 7X and 9X)
The date scheduled for consideration by the Coppell City Council is Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at
7:30 p.m. A representative for this case must be present at this meeting, which will be held in
Council Chambers at City Hall. Failure to represent this item may result in the denial of this
application. City Council has instructed staff to include in its agenda packets only those items that
accurately reflect the conditions as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
PD-259R-SF-9/7
July 20, 2018
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Therefore, please submit to the Planning Department two (2) 24”x36” copies of the revised plans
reflecting the above-stated conditions on or before 12 noon, Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Also,
please submit one (1) 8½”x11” paper reduction, along with a PDF electronic file.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (972) 304-3676.
Sincerely,
Marcie Diamond, AICP
Assistant Director of Community Development/Planning
Attachment
Cc: Lynn Kadleck