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CM 2003-02-11MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 2003 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present: Candy Sheehan, Mayor Doug Stover, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brancheau, Councilmember Jayne Peters, Councilmember Diana Raines, Councilmember Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember Dave Herring, Councilmember Bill York, Councilmember Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney Robert Hager. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) Call to order. Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was present and convened into Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) Convene Executive Session A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation rel/iardinl/[ Real Property. 1. Discussion regarding Land Acquisition west of Coppell Road and south of Bethel Road. Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 5:44 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. and opened the Work Session. CM021103 Page 1 of 9 WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) Convene Work Session A. B. C. D. E. Review New City Web Pal/ie. Review of Election Procedures. Discussion of Old Coppell Master Plan. Discussion retlardintl July Celebration. Discussion of Al/ienda Items. ao Rick Moore, Director of Information Services, introduced the City's new web page to council and explained the changes and additions. There was a call for Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. and continued with the Work Session. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) Bo Co Do Libby Ball, City Secretary, and Robert E. Hager, City Attorney, discussed the procedures for the upcoming Municipal Election. The Old Coppell Master Plan was discussed and the consensus was that it needs to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. Jim Witt, City Manager, discussed budgetary aspects of the July 4th Celebration. Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed the budget of several celebration scenarios. CM021103 Page 2 of 9 REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) Mayor Sheehan advised that Item 18 would be pulled from the agenda and Items 15 and 16 would be continued until February 25, 2003. 4. Invocation. Pastor Wayne McDonald, Metrocrest Community Church, led those present in a moment of silence and reflection for the astronauts and families of the Columbia Space Shuttle, and led the Invocation. Observe a moment of reflection and their families. See Item 4. for the Columbia Astronauts Pledtie of Alletiiance. Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Report by the Coppell Economic Development Corporation. Bill Rohloff, Chairman of the Coppell Economic Development Committee, made a presentation to the Council concerning the recent and proposed activities of the committee. Councilmember Peters commended the Committee on their participation in the NAIOP meeting and complimented Economic Development Coordinator Andrea Roy on her presentation at the meeting. Report by the Rel/iional Transportation Task Force. Dr. Burt Bryan updated the Council on the activities of the Regional Transportation Task Force and discussed their upcoming Public Forums and telephone survey to be conducted in March. CM021103 Page 3 of 9 9. Citizen's Appearances. ao Blake Stover, 906 Beau Drive, addressed the Council concerning the Coppell Youth Leadership Run/Walk to benefit the American Cancer Society. CONSENT AGENDA 10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: A. Consider approval of minutes: January 28, 2003. Resolutions Consider approval of a Resolution calling the ReE'ular Municipal Election for Mayor and Councilmembers Place 2, Place 4 and Place 6 and a Special Election to fill the unexpired term for Place 5 for Saturday, May 3, 2003; authorizing the City Manager to enter into and sign a Joint Election Agreement and Election Service Contract with Dallas County Elections Department for conducting the Municipal Election; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B carrying Resolution No. 2003-0211.1. Councilmember Herring seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion. 11. Consider approval of the Riverview Office Development, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan, to allow the development of four office buildings totaling 19,800-square feet on 2.17 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverview Drive. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a presentation to the Council. CM021103 Page 4 of 9 Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Riverview Office Development, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan, to allow the development of four office buildings totaling 19,800-square feet on 2.17 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverview Drive; subject to the following condition: 1) The entire fire lane needs to be constructed prior to any construction beyond the foundation. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion. 12. Consider approval of the Riverview Office Development, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the development of four office buildings totaling 19,800-square feet on 2.17 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverview Drive. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Riverview Office Development, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the development of four office buildings totaling 19,800-square feet on 2.17 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverview Drive; subject to the following condition: 1) Easements being provided for Oncor facilities. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion. CM021103 Page 5 of 9 13. Consider approval of The Mercantile Addition, Lots I and 2, Block A, Site Plan, to allow the development of two office buildintis totalint; approximately 21,940 square feet on 2.658 acres of property located alont[ the east side of Denton Tap Road, north of Belt Line Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve The Mercantile Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Site Plan, to allow the development of two office buildings totaling approximately 21,940 square feet on 2.658 acres of property located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, north of Belt Line Road. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion. 14. Consider approval of The Mercantile Addition, Lots I and 2 Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the development of two office buildintis totalint; approximately 21,940 square feet on 2.658 acres of property located alont[ the east side of Denton Tap Road, north of Belt Line Road. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve The Mercantile Addition, Lots 1 and 2 Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the development of two office buildings totaling approximately 21,940 square feet on 2.658 acres of property located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, north of Belt Line Road. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion. 15. Consider approval of Case No. S-1205, Marble Slab Creamery, zonint; chantie request from TC (Town Center} to TC-S-1205 (Town Center, Special Use Permit-1205}, to allow a 1,100 square-foot ice cream shop at 130 Denton Tap Road. CM021103 Page 6 of 9 Mayor Sheehan advised that Items 15 and 16 would have the Public Hearings opened and continued due to posting and publishing discrepancies. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to continue Public Hearings for Items 15 and 16 until February 25, 2003. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion. 16. Consider approval of Case No. PD-194R2, Amberpoint Business Park, zonintl chantle request from PD- 194 (Planned Development- 194} to PD- 194R2 (Planned Development- 194Revision-2} to expand the Planned Development District to incorporate an additional 9.102 acres increasinl~ the acreal~e of the PD to 113.96 acres and to modify the industrial park identification sil~n location and desil~n on property located east & west of Northpoint Drive, south of Sandy Lake Road. See Item 15. 17. Consider approval of the Product Support Services, Lot 2, Block 3, Freeport North, Site Plan. to allow the development of a 70,000 square-foot office/warehouse buildinl~ on approximately 5.66 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Royal Lane and Gateview Blvd. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Product Support Services, Lot 2, Block 3, Freeport North, Site Plan, to allow the development of a 70,000 square-foot office/warehouse building on approximately 5.66 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Royal Lane and Gateview Blvd. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion CM021103 Page 7 of 9 carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion. 18. Consider approval of the Product Support Services, Lot 2, Block 3, Freeport North, Replat, to allow the development of a 70,000 square foot office/warehouse buildint[ on approximately 5.66 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Royal Lane and Gateview Blvd. Item 18 was pulled from the agenda. 19. Consider directint; staff to submit the Old Coppell Master Plan to the Plannint; and Zonint; Commission for revisions to ensure consistency with the Zonint[ Ordinance and the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and recommend appropriate action. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to approve directing staff to submit the Old Coppell Master Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for revisions to ensure consistency with the Zoning Ordinance and the adopted Comprehensive Plan, and recommend appropriate action. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion. 20. Necessary action resultint; from Work Session. There was no action necessary under this item. 21. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Report by Mayor Be Sheehan retiardint; Retiional Transportation Task Force Public Forums. Report by Mayor Sheehan retiardint; Actis Ribbon-Cuttint;. Report by Mayor Sheehan retiardint[ Leadership Coppell. Report by Councilmember Peters retiardint; TEX-21 Letiislative Caucus. Report by Councilmember Peters retiardint[ the NAIOP Meetint[. CM021103 Page 8 of 9 De Mayor Sheehan announced that the Regional Transportation Task Force Public Forums would be held on February 13 and February 18 in Council Chambers. Mayor Sheehan advised that she, City Manager Jim Witt, and Economic Development Coordinator Andrea Roy had attended the Actis Ribbon Cutting and it was quite an event with a sit-down lunch. Mayor Sheehan reported that the first class of Leadership Coppell would be held February 12 and thanked the alumni association for the reception they held for the new class. Councilmember Peters advised she had attended a TEX-21 Transportation Legislative Caucus symposium in Austin which was held to present TEX-21's legislative agenda and to encourage members of the state legislature to join the TEX-21 Texas-style legislative caucus. Sen. Florence Shapiro is the co-chair of our legislative caucus and seven state senators and twenty-four state representatives have joined. It was announced that newly-elected state representative and transportation advocate, Linda Harper Brown, was named to the House Transportation Committee. The state-wide transportation day at the legislature will be held on February 26. Councilmember Peters again complemented staff on their job at the NAIOP meeting. Mayor Sheehan recognized the Boy Scout who attended the meeting. 22. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session. There was no action necessary under this item. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. /j ATTEST: Libb~ Ba~ City Secx:et~ CM021103 Page 9 of 9