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Coppell council rejects 4‑story, 71‑unit South Belt Line condominium plan
Summary
After a presentation from city staff and the applicant, Coppell City Council voted against approving a rezoning and detailed site plan for a 71‑unit, four‑story condominium project along South Belt Line Road, citing concerns about density and compatibility with surrounding commercial uses.
A proposal to rezone a roughly 4.4‑acre parcel near South Belt Line Road for a 71‑unit, four‑story condominium complex failed Dec. 10 after local officials said the density and use were not appropriate for the site.
City planner Mary Perron Boswell presented the request for PD 313 RMF‑12, describing the project as "not an age restricted project. It is less dense" than an earlier proposal and noting staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions, including requiring sound‑attenuating windows, a replat, and a southbound left turn lane on Belt Line Road. The plan called for a 58‑foot building with 202 parking spaces (including four EV spaces), 32 two‑bedroom units and 39 three‑bedroom units — the 39 three‑bedroom units represent about 55% of the total unit count.
Architect and applicant Greg Franca told the council the design includes triple‑pane windows and puts nonresidential uses (stairwells, trash and mechanical rooms) on the side facing the DART Silver Line to reduce noise impact. Civil engineer Nicholas Arringer said the team is not currently proposing front‑yard parking but preferred to retain flexibility during engineering review.
Councilmember Hill said the property should remain commercial and that high‑density multifamily housing "is not appropriate for this location." Mayor Pro Tem Nevills moved to close the hearing and approve the item with the conditions recommended by staff; the motion was seconded but failed on a recorded vote.
Because the council voted the motion down, the rezoning and site plan will not proceed as presented. The applicant and staff may choose next steps, which could include revising the plan or returning with further changes; no new action was taken at the meeting.
