CM 2003-02-25MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 25, 2003
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, February 25, 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)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum
was present and announced that Council Photos would be taken in the
atrium.
COUNCIL PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A.
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
rel/iardinl/[ Real Property.
1. Discussion rel/iardinl/[ the sale of city property east of
MacArthur Boulevard and north of DeForest.
2. Discussion regarding Land Acquisition west of
Coppell Road and south of Bethel Road.
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Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:31 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Update regarding the Tennis Center.
B. Status of 4th of July Celebration.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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Jane Ann Sellars, Leisure Services Manager, made a presentation
to the Council regarding the proposed operations for the Tennis
Center and advised the Grand Opening would be May 17th.
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Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, updated Council on
the funding issues for the 4th of July Celebration.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Pastor Ken Hovland of the Rejoice Lutheran Church led those present in
the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Report by the Telecommunications Board.
This item was postponed due to the inclement weather.
Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
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CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 11, 2003.
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Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Coppell Chamber of Commerce and the city
of Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 9-
11-7 of the Code of Ordinances, "Facility Scheduling", as
recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
De
Consider approval of granting a utility easement to Oncor
Electric to provide electrical service to the Tennis Center
at Wagon Wheel Park, and authorize the City Manager to
sign.
Ee
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 11,
Article 11, of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to
wastewater treatment, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Resolutions
Fe
Consider approval of a Resolution endorsing the
implementation of a continuing pretreatment program as
required by 40 CFR 403 for the Central Regional
Wastewater System, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1027, D, E carrying Ordinance No.
2003-1028 and F carrying Resolution No. 2003-0225.1. Councilmember
Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, and York voting in
favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmember
Herring voting against the motion.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1205, Marble Slab Creamery,
zoning change 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.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1205, Marble Slab Creamery, zoning change 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;
subject to the following conditions:
The property shall be developed in accordance with the site plan,
floor plan and sign plan, which shall be attached to and made a
part of the Ordinance;
The channel letters and its raceway shall be the same color as the
other signs in this retail center and the logo shall not exceed 20%
of the area of the sign; and
The hours of operation shall not exceed 1 la.m. to 11 p.m. seven
days a week.
Councilmember Raines 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.
10.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1205, Marble
Slab Creamery, zoning change from TC {Town Center) to TC-S-
1205 {Town Center, Special Use Permit-1205), to allow a 1,100
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square-foot ice cream shop at 130 Denton Tap Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-344 for
Case No. S-1205, Marble Slab Creamery, zoning change 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, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Brancheau 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.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-194R2, Amberpoint Business
Park, zoning change 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 increasing the acreage of
the PD to 113.96 acres and to modify the industrial park
identification sign location and design on property located east
& west of Northpoint Drive, south of Sandy Lake Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve:
Item 1 1
Case No. PD-194R2, Amberpoint Business Park, zoning change request
from PD-194 (Planned Development- 194) to PD-194R2 (Planned
Development-194Revision-2) to expand the Planned Development District
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to incorporate an additional 9. 102 acres increasing the acreage of the PD
to 113.96 acres and to modify the industrial park identification sign
location and design on property located east & west of Northpoint Drive,
south of Sandy Lake Road;
and
Item 12
Ordinance No. 91500-A-345 for Case No. PD-194R2, Amberpoint
Business Park, zoning change 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
increasing the acreage of the PD to 113.96 acres and to modify the
industrial park identification sign location and design on property
located east & west of Northpoint Drive, south of Sandy Lake Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
12.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-194R2,
Amberpoint Business Park, zoning change 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
increasing the acreage of the PD to 113.96 acres and to modify
the industrial park identification sign location and design on
property located east & west of Northpoint Drive, south of
Sandy Lake Road, and authorizing the Mayor to siEn.
This item was considered under Item 11. See Item 11 for minutes.
13.
Consider directing the Planning and Zoning Commission to
review inconsistencies between the Comprehensive Plan and
the Zoning Ordinance and bringing forward any recommended
zoning changes to Council.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to direct the Planning and Zoning
Commission to review inconsistencies between the Comprehensive Plan
and the Zoning Ordinance and bringing forward any recommended
zoning changes to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Stover 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.
Mayor Sheehan expressed the desire to have a document showing the
history of the zoning of properties in the overflight zones, noise forums,
DFW Airport Task Force and discussions with the airport and FAA
regarding noise.
14.
Necessary action resultintl from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
15.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor
Sheehan retlardintl Retlional
Transportation Task Force.
Report by Mayor Sheehan retlardintl School Finance Rally
at the Capitol.
Report by Mayor Sheehan rel/iardinl/[ Master Composter
Class.
Report by Councilmember Brancheau rel/iardinl/[ Texas
Municipal League Lel/iislative Update.
Report by Councilmember Peters rel/iardinl/[ Senior Adult
Services.
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Mayor Sheehan reported that the Regional Transportation Task
Force had held their two public forums and thanked those
Councilmembers who attended. She advised that the telephone
survey to the citizens would begin this week.
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Mayor Sheehan stated she had attended the school finance rally at
the capital and it was well attended from all over the state. Mr.
Key had organized and led the event and Mayor Sheehan gave him
many kudos for his efforts.
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Mayor Sheehan announced that Keep Coppell Beautiful would be
holding a Master Composter Class and thanked Amanada
Vanhoozier for her efforts in that class and in the Community
Garden.
Councilmember Brancheau advised that he and City Manager Jim
Witt, Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips and Councilmember
Peters had attended the Texas Municipal League Legislative Update
on February l0th. He stated the cities of Texas provide more goods
with their own resources, with the absence of any help, than any
other state.
Councilmember Peters advised that Senior Adult Services and
Metrocrest Social Services had to call for an emergency meeting
last week because the 7-year lease they were to sign with the City
of Carrollton had a clause inserted by the Carrollton City Attorney
giving the City a 120-day out. Metrocrest Social Services executed
the lease, but Senior Adult Services is waiting for more information
before executing the lease.
15. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
Councilmember Stover moved to direct staff to advertise for public bid
the property owned by the City of Coppell located on DeForest Road
consisting of approximately ten acres with improvements located
thereon. 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.
There
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
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