CM 2003-03-11MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2003
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, March 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 (late arrival)
Doug Stover, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Dave Herring, Councilmember (late arrival)
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 Pro Tem Stover 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.
2. Discussion rel/iardinl/[ potential sale of land that is
presently part of Andy Brown East.
B. Section 551.076, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
rel/iardinl/[ Security Devices.
1. Security for Community Infrastructure.
Councilmember Herring arrived during Executive Session.
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Mayor Pro Tem Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the
Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Street Construction Update.
B. Senior Citizen Property Tax Bills in State Legislature.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Councilmember Raines and Tunnell exited the meeting at the start of Work
Session.
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Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, updated the
Council on street construction projects in the city including Sandy
Lake Road, MacArthur Boulevard, Bethel Road, Ruby Road, Royal
Lane and Bethel School Road. Also discussed were water, sewer &
drainage projects.
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City Manager Jim Witt briefed Council on the item concerning
freezing senior citizens' tax bills. Texas Municipal League is not in
favor of this bill. If the bill is passed, the city would be impacted
by an amount of $10,000 to $15,000 initially.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Mayor Sheehan arrived and Councilmember Tunnell returned to the meeting.
Invocation.
Mayor Pro Tem Stover led those present in the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Consider a proclamation naming March 20, 2003 as Absolutely
Incredible Kid Day, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Joshua Ashenhart, Aubrey Ashenhart, Cathy Howard, Sara
Fowler, Julie Svoboda and Becky Walther.
Action:
Councilmember Herring moved to approve naming March 20, 2003 as
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion.
Presentation by Waste Management
Klaiber, addressing the rate changes
residential solid waste services.
representative, John
for commercial and
John Klaiber, representing Waste Management, addressed the Council
and apologized for the poor service over the Christmas holiday and
discussed the new rate changes.
Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.
B.
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Consider approval of minutes: February 25, 2003.
Consider acceptance of resignation of Jay M. Thompson
from the Coppell Economic Development Committee.
Consider approval of awarding Bid #(~ 0103-01 for the
purchase of a backhoe for the Utility Operations Division
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to Future Equipment in the amount of $67,215.46 as
budEeted.
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Consider approval of awardinE Bid/Contract #(~1102-01
for the construction of the MacArthur / Samuel DrainaEe
Project to Site Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $132,395,
as provided for in IMF Funds; and authorizinE the City
ManaEer to siEn.
Land Use and Development
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Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
186R5, Duke-Freeport, zoninE chanEe from PD-186R2
{Planned Development-186R2) to PD-186R5 {Planned
Development-186R5) to attach a Detail Site Plan to Tract
1, to allow the construction of an approximate 1,101,500
square-foot buildinE on approximately 55.07 acres of
property located at the southeast corner of Freeport
Parkway and Ruby Road, and authorizinE the Mayor to
siEn.
Councilmember Raines returned to the meeting at the beginning of the Consent
Agenda.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda items A, B,
C, D and E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-346. Councilmember Peters
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.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1207, Potter Concrete, zoninE
chanEe request from PD-186R5-LI {Planned Development
District 186 R5-LiEht Industrial) to PD- 186 R5-LI-S- 1207
{{Planned Development District 186R5-LiEht Industrial, Special
Use Permit-1207), to allow the operation of a temporary
concrete batch plant, for a period not to exceed 180 days, on
0.92 of an acre of property located alonE Freeport Parkway,
approximately 325 feet south of the intersection of Ruby Road.
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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 York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1207, Potter Concrete, zoning change request from PD-
186R5-LI (Planned Development District 186R5-Light Industrial) to PD-
186R5-LI-S-1207 ((Planned Development District 186R5-Light Industrial,
Special Use Permit-1207), to allow the operation of a temporary concrete
batch plant, for a period not to exceed 180 days, on 0.92 of an acre of
property located along Freeport Parkway, approximately 325 feet south of
the intersection of Ruby Road; subject to the following conditions:
1)
The applicant shall be permitted to remain operational on the
subject site for a period not to exceed 180 days from date of
ordinance adoption, while maintaining the required permits
through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
2)
The applicant shall provide a copy of all TCEQ issued permits to
the City;
3)
The applicant shall be permitted to provide concrete service only to
the site (Lot 3R, Block A of the Duke-Freeport Addition) on which it
is located; and
4)
The applicant shall adhere to all conditions stated within their
letter dated February 7, 2003 addressed to City staff.
Councilmember Tunnell 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.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1206, Kolache Depot Bakery,
zonint; chantie request from HC {Hitihway Commercial} to HC-S-
1206 {Hitihway Commercial, Special Use Permit-1206}, to allow
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the operation of a 1,200 square-foot bakery at 680 N. Denton
Tap Road, located at the southeast corner of N. Denton Tap
Road and S.H. 121.
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 York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1206, Kolache Depot Bakery, zoning change request from HC
(Highway Commercial) to HC-S-1206 (Highway Commercial, Special Use
Permit-1206), to allow the operation of a 1,200 square-foot bakery at 680
N. Denton Tap Road, located at the southeast corner of N. Denton Tap
Road and S.H. 121; subject to the following conditions:
The property shall be developed in accordance with the site plan,
floor plan and revised sign plan;
The hours of operation shall not exceed 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven
days a week; and
Receipt of a letter from the owner of the retail center committing
that the Logo Style font will be used for the monument sign and all
attached signage.
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.
12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1006R2, Anna's Mexican
Restaurant, zoning change request from C-S- 1006A
{Commercial-Special Use Permit 1006A) to C-S-1006R2
{Commercial, Special Use Permit-1006-Revision-2), to allow the
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operation of a private club within an existintl 2,750 square-foot
restaurant located at 150 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 105.
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 York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1006R2, Anna's Mexican Restaurant, zoning change request
from C-S-1006A (Commercial-Special Use Permit 1006A) to C-S-1006R2
(Commercial, Special Use Permit-1006-Revision-2), to allow the operation
of a private club within an existing 2,750 square-foot restaurant located
at 150 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 105; subject to the following
conditions:
The property shall remain in accordance with the existing site plan
and floor plan;
2) There shall be no changes to the existing exterior signage; and
The hours of operation shall not exceed 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday and 5 to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Councilmember Peters 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.
13.
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, Lot 1R, Block
2, Site Plan Amendment (Haverty's Furniture}, to allow a
245,277 square-foot addition to an existintl 213,675 square-
foot warehouse and to increase the parkint[ on 31.402 acres of
property located at 770 Gateway Blvd.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Mark McGraw, representing the engineer on the case, indicated they
agreed with all of the conditions.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Gateway Business Park, Lot iR,
Block 2, Site Plan Amendment (Haverty's Furniture), to allow a 245,277
square-foot addition to an existing 213,675 square-foot warehouse and
to increase the parking on 31.402 acres of property located at 770
Gateway Blvd.; subject to the following conditions:
1) Identify and increase weight of east property line to match
remainder of boundary lines;
2) Show six foot chain link fence on landscape plan; and
3) Comply with Section 12-34-9 of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance.
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.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, Lots 1R and
3A, Block 2, Replat (Haverty's Furniture), to allow a 245,277
square-foot addition to an existinl/[ 213,675 square-foot
warehouse and to increase the parkinl/[ on 43.259 acres of
property located at 770 Gateway Blvd.
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.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Gateway Business Park, Lots 1R and 3A, Block 2, Replat (Haverty's
Furniture), to allow a 245,277 square-foot addition to an existing
213,675 square-foot warehouse and to increase the parking on 43.259
acres of property located at 770 Gateway Blvd. 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 the Champions School of Real Estate, Lot
1, Block 1, Site Plan, to allow the construction of a 6,293
square-foot office buildint[ on 1.3 acres of property located at
the southeast corner of N. Denton Tap Road and Natches Trace
Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
David Koslan, Architect, addressed questions of Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve:
Item 15
Champions School of Real Estate, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan, to allow the
construction of a 6,293 square-foot office building on 1.3 acres of
property located at the southeast corner of N. Denton Tap Road and
Natches Trace Drive;
and
Item 16
Champions School of Real Estate, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to allow the
construction of a 6,293 square-foot office building on 1.3 acres of
property located at the southeast corner of N. Denton Tap Road and
Natches Trace Drive; subject to the following condition:
1)
If any portion of the public sidewalk is on private property, then an
easement needs to be reflected on the plat.
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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.
16.
Consider approval of the Champions School of Real Estate, Lot
1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to allow the construction of a 6,293
square-foot office buildint[ on 1.3 acres of property located at
the southeast corner of N. Denton Tap Road and Natches Trace
Drive.
This item was considered under Item 15. See Item 15 for minutes.
17.
Consider approval of the First Baptist Church of Coppell, Lot 1,
Block A, Site Plan Amendment, to allow a 30,863 square-foot
expansion to the existint; 32,697 square-foot church facility
and to increase the parkint; by 138 spaces on 5.161 acres of
property located at 590 S. Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Economic Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Craig Hoenes, spoke on behalf of Applicant, and asked Council to waive
the condition.
J. W. Bales, Chairman of the Building Task Force for the Applicant,
addressed the Council regarding the landscaping issue.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve:
Item 17
First Baptist Church of Coppell, Lot 1, Block A, Site Plan Amendment, to
allow a 30,863 square-foot expansion to the existing 32,697 square-foot
church facility and to increase the parking by 138 spaces on 5.161 acres
of property located at 590 S. Denton Tap Road; subject to the following
condition:
1) City Council giving consideration to providing densely planted
evergreen within the proposed 10-foot landscaped area along the
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east, north and south property lines adjacent to the expanded
parking lot in lieu of a solid masonry screening wall. This
screening should be further augmented with a three-foot hedge row
to effectively screen the car headlights from the residentially-zoned
property.
and
Item 18
First Baptist Church of Coppell, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow a
30,863 square-foot expansion to the existing 32,697 square-foot church
facility and to increase the parking by 138 spaces on 5.161 acres of
property located at 590 S. Denton Tap Road.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-3
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, and York voting in
favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers
Peters and Herring voting against the motion.
18.
Consider approval of the First Baptist Church of Coppell, Lot 1,
Block A, Minor Plat, to allow a 30,863 square-foot expansion to
the existint; 32,697 square-foot church facility and to increase
the parkint[ by 138 spaces on 5.161 acres of property located
at 590 S. Denton Tap Road.
This item was considered under Item 17. See Item 17 for minutes.
19.
Necessary action resultint; from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
20.
City Manatier's Report.
A. Preview of March
Appearance.
25th Coppell Historical Society
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City Manager Jim Witt discussed the March 25th presentation to be
made to Council by the Coppell Historical Society.
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21.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan
regarding City Conservation
and Recycling Efforts.
Report by Mayor Sheehan announcing Town Hall Meeting
for Congressman Pete Sessions.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Product Support
Services groundbreaking.
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding DFW Real Estate
Awards.
Report by Mayor Pro Tern Stover regarding Coppell Youth
Leadership Run/Walk for Cancer.
Report by Mayor Pro Tern Stover regarding March 30th
Allison Hendry Memorial 5K.
Report by Mayor Pro Tern Stover regarding St. Joseph
Village opening.
Report by Councilmember Peters regarding Coppell High
School Lariettes.
Report by Councilmember Raines regarding Earthweek
and Environmental Awareness.
Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding National
League of Cities.
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Mayor Sheehan indicated how much she had enjoyed her Master
Composter Class and complimented Garreth Campbell,
Construction Inspector, on his saving the City over $20,000 on the
contract for the Ruby Road construction because of his
environmental awareness. Mayor Sheehan read a card she had
received from Matthew Johnson, a second grader at Denton Creek
Elementary School, regarding cleanup and recycling.
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Mayor Sheehan announced a Town Hall meeting for Congressman
Pete Sessions to be held April 24, 2003 in the Council Chambers at
7:30 p.m.
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Mayor Sheehan advised she and Andrea Roy, Economic
Development Coordinator, had attended the groundbreaking for
Product Support Services last week. This company repairs and
refurbishes cellular phones.
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Mayor Sheehan announced that the City had received the
Dallas/Fort Worth Real Estate award and gave kudos to the
council and staff for their all their work. Coppell was awarded the
Best Corporate Headquarters relocation for the Container Store,
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runner-up for the Best Deal of the Year for the Container Store and
runner-up for Best Industrial Park for Freeport Parkway.
Mayor Pro Tem Stover reported that on March ist a 1-mile fun run
and a 5-k run was held to benefit the American Cancer Society and
expressed his appreciation to anyone who assisted in the runs.
The Coppell Youth Leadership group raised a net profit of over
$3,500 that will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Mayor Pro Tem Stover advised another 1-mile fun run and 5-k run
is coming up on March 30, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. at Andrew Brown
Park West as a memorial for Allison Hendry who passed away
approximately a year ago during childbirth. The proceeds from
these races will benefit the Children's Prayer Garden and
Monsignor Broderick's Maternity Assistance program.
Mayor Pro Tem Stover stated he had attended the opening and
dedication of St. Joseph Village along with Councilmember Peters
and City Manager Jim Witt.
Councilmember Peters congratulated the Coppell High School
Lariettes who were named National Champions in the large drill
team division at the Concept of Champions in Orlando, Florida on
March 2nd. They placed first in jazz, military and pom and second
for their kick routine. She thanked Ken Griffin, Director of
Engineering and Public Works, and his daughter for inviting the
Lariettes to attend the Council Meeting on April 8th to be honored
officially by Council.
Councilmember Raines reported that Clean Coppell would be held
April 5th in the front of Town Center from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
and that Council would be serving lunch. Prizes will be awarded.
Councilmember Herring challenged that any councilmember that
collects more trash for two hours than him and Matthew Johnson,
he will donate twenty dollars for every councilmember to the
Earthfest group. Mayor Pro Tem Stover indicated he would not be
able to attend.
Councilmember Tunnell advised she had just returned from
Washington, D. C. where she had attended National League of
Cities. The big issues were Homeland Security funding and
TEA-21. There was some conflicting information given out. The
economy was a big issue.
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Councilmember Herring announced that he was withdrawing from Place 6 for
the next term. He indicated he would serve out his current tenn.
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.
ATTEST:
Ca~n~l~ SheVthan, Mayor
Libby ~l~City Secretary
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