Response in opposition Lynn Schaedel Clark
313 Bricknell
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Coppel], Texas 75019
RE: Zoning Change for Oil and Gas Exploration
Dear Mr. Virtanen:
I have several reservations concerning the requested zoning change near the Oak Bend and
Village at Cottonwood Creek residential neighborhoods. Please consider the following concerns:
1. The drilling of the last gas well affected my neighborhood's quiet and peaceful
enjoyment of our residential neighborhood, including inside our own homes. The rig went 24 hours
a day, which could be heard inside the house. This was very annoying at night when the family was
trying to sleep. The continual noise of the drilling was like the continual drip ora leaky faucet that
grates on your nerves.
2. The light on top of the rig lit up my backyard. I had a full view of this rig from
my dining area.
3. What plans have been made for long term removal of the gas from the sight?
As experienced last year, a gas line blew up south of Dallas killing two teenagers. What safety
measures will be in place to protect the citizens of the neighborhood, not to mention the elementary
school?
4. Will the trucks and heavy equipment still be restricted from using Coppell
Road? This is necessary due to houses along the road that would again experience considerable
noise disturbance and safety issues.
5. I have a very significant concern over the wording of the requested zoning
change. The word oil and gas exploration is very frightening. If oil exploration is allowed, the
property values would definitely fall. I am from west Texas and I know what oil fields look like,
sound like and smell like!! Our whole neighborhood would be a stinky mess.
I did not choose to live in the country by a gas or oil field. I chose to live in a city. When I
built this house, I checked on the zoning of the vacant land in the area. I was told that land was
zoned light industrial. The term was explained to me as allowing a small strip center with 7-11 type
stores, a post office (which Gary Sieb has later denied saying), or small warehouses. Nothing was
ever mentioned about possible gas exploration. This was not mentioned to me even though the
original zoning change was already before the city.
Please take into consideration that Coppell is a family oriented community, that the charm of
our city is our quiet country like atmosphere and small town feeling of community and neighborhood.
Don't take that away from those of us who live near the proposed gas and oil exploration sight. The
city is fighting the DFW airport due to noise. I knew there would be plane noise in the city. I have
lived in Coppell since January of 1988. I did not know I would end up living ne.ct to a gas field or
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or possibly an oil field which would really be devastating. The city has done so much in the past to
protect and keep our city a desirable place to live. Please keep this in mind when considering the
zoning change.
Thank you for your time and attention to my concerns, which are shared by others.
Sincerely,
Lynn Clark