CM 2003-07-08MINUTES OF JULY 8, 2003
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Jayne Peters, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember (late arrival)
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 Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
2. Convene Work Session
A.
Be
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Presentation by Daniel Gray rel/iardinl/[ Traffic
Manal/iement.
Presentation by Bob Hailer retlardintl House Bill 1199
Alcohol Beveral/ie ReE'ulations.
Discussion retlardintl Ritlht-of-Way and Median Sitlns.
Discussion of Atlenda Items.
Councilmember York arrived during Work Session.
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REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Bishop Greg Brassfield, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, led
those present in the Invocation.
Pledtle of Alletliance.
Mayor Stover asked one of the Boy Scouts present to lead those present
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizen's Appearances.
A. Ron Hoenig, 918 Brown Trail, addressed council concerning sign
ordinance enforcement.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Consider approval of the followinl/[ consent al/ienda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: June 24, 2003.
Consider acceptance of resitlnation of Ann Dratlon from
the Planninl/[ and Zoninl/[ Commission.
Consider approval of a l/[rant from the Coppell Educational
Development Corporation and the city of Coppell to the
Coppell Independent School District {CISD) for the
purchase of quality library print collections to serve
students residintl at 13 campuses in the CISD, in an
amount of $129,390, usintl funds collected from the 379A
sales tax, and authorizinl/[ the City Manal/ier to sil/in.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
and C. Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-197, Old Coppell
Townhomes, zonintl chantle request from HO-C (Historic
Overlay-Commercial) to PD- 197-HO-TH- 1 / C (Planned
Development- 197-Historic Overlay-Townhouse- 1/Commercial)
with a Concept Plan to allow the development of 21 residences,
a recreation area and commercial uses on 3.81 acres of
property located alonE the east side of Coppell Road, north of
Bethel Road.
Councilmember Faught, having filed with the City Secretary a Conflict of
Interest Affidavit regarding this item, left Council Chambers at this point.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Jason Marshall, representing the Applicant, addressed the Council.
Kurt Jones, developer, answered questions of Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
wishing to speak regarding this proposal.
Tom Morton, 449 Dillard; Ed Spalding, 245 E. Bethel Road; Steve
Chadick, 2019 Northwood Terrace, Denton; Carter Hart, 264 W. Bethel
and Paul Milosovich, 509 Wales Court spoke in favor of this proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with
City Attorney.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 7:55 p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session, continuing with
Item 7.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-197, Old Coppell Townhomes, zoning change request from
HO-C (Historic Overlay-Commercial) to PD-197-HO-TH-1/C (Planned
Development-197-Historic Overlay-Townhouse-1/Commercial) with a
Concept Plan to allow the development of 21 residences, a recreation
area and commercial uses on 3.81 acres of property located along the
east side of Coppell Road, north of Bethel Road, subject to the following
conditions:
1)
detailed plans will be submitted for approval before any building
permit is issued, including the commercial parcels (which will
require site plan approval);
9.)
more detailed information regarding street furniture, signage,
building addresses, sidewalk material, etc., is submitted for staff
review prior to Detailed PD approval; and
3)
a detailed plan for Phase I must be submitted within 6 months of
concept PD approval.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-2
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Tunnell, Suhy and York voting in
favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmember
Raines voting against the motion.
Councilmember Faught reentered Council Chambers and took his place
at the dais at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-181R, Bethel Road Estates,
Lot I Block 1, zoning change request from PD-181-SF-12
{Planned Development-181, Single Family-12} to PD-181R
{Planned Development-181, Single Family-12, Revised} to allow
for a stucco finish instead of masonry as required in Section
12-11-5 of the Zoning Ordinance, on 0.863 of an acre of
property located at 260 West Bethel Road.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Terry Holmes, applicant, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
wishing to speak regarding this proposal.
Carter Hart, 264 W. Bethel, spoke in favor of this proposal.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-181R, Bethel Road Estates, Lot 1 Block 1, zoning change
request from PD-181-SF-12 (Planned Development-181, Single Family-
12) to PD- 181R (Planned Development- 181, Single Family- 12, Revised) to
allow for a stucco finish instead of masonry as required in Section 12-11-
5 of the Zoning Ordinance, on 0.863 of an acre of property located at 260
West Bethel Road with the following conditions:
1) one curb cut will serve this and the adjacent lot to the east;
a circulation plan that allows all vehicular maneuvering on the lots
and not on Bethel Road (read: no backing into Bethel Road);
provision of a landscape plan for this lot which locates 21 caliper
inches (DBH) of trees as required in the original PD; and
4) compliance with all other conditions of the original PD.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of AmberPoint Business Park, Lots 1BR and
1C, Block A, a request to replat Lot lB and create Lot 1C,
being portions of Lot lB of the ArnberPoint Addition, the
Freeport North Addition, and the Hager Containers Addition,
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containinl/[ 27.31 acres of property, located at the northeast
corner of Royal Lane and Northpoint Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover 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
AmberPoint Business Park, Lots 1BR and lC, Block A, a request to
replat Lot lB and create Lot lC, being portions of Lot lB of the
AmberPoint Addition, the Freeport North Addition, and the Hager
Containers Addition, containing 27.31 acres of property, located at the
northeast corner of Royal Lane and Northpoint Drive. Councilmember
Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy
and York voting in favor of the motion.
10. Consider approval of the Securlock .Small Business Park
Storatle Center, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the
construction of a 49,380 square-foot mini-warehouse, with
1,900 square-foot caretakers quarters/office, and a 5,520-
square foot office/warehouse on 3.751 acres of property
located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Northpoint
Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Securlock Small Business
Park & Storage Center, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the
construction of a 49,380 square-foot mini-warehouse, with a 1,900
square-foot caretakers quarters/office, and a 5,520-square foot
office/warehouse on 3.751 acres of property located at the northeast
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corner of S.H. 121 and Northpoint Drive; subject to the following
conditions:
1)
additional city easements may be requried when final engineering
is completed;
2) Oncor easements may need to be provided; and
3)
driveways and any additional easements will need to be reviewed
and approved by TxDot.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell
voting against the motion.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to amend the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Neighborhood Retail to
Residential Low Density, and consider approval of Case No. ZC-
612.1(CH), zoning change from C (Commercial) to SF-12 (Single
Family-12) on approximately 14.6 acres of property located on
property north of Bethel, west of Denton Tap Roads.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
wishing to speak regarding this proposal.
Carol Alexander Vesey, 6034 Steamboat, Dallas, repesenting her family
who owns the property, indicated she was not against the first portion of
the item, but was against the rezoning portion; and Paul Milosovich, 509
Wales Court, spoke in favor of the proposal.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the public hearing and approve a
Planning and Zoning Commission initiated Public Hearing to amend the
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Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from
Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density. Councilmember Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-3 with Councilmembers
Brancheau, Tunnell, Faught and York voting in favor of the motion and
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmember Raines and Suhy voting
against the motion.
Councilmember York moved to approve Case No. ZC-612.1 (CH), zoning
change from C (Commercial) to SF-12 (Single Family- 12) on
approximately 14.6 acres of property located on property north of Bethel,
west of Denton Tap Roads. Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion;
the motion failed 0-7 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting against the
motion.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Plannintl and Zonintl Commission
initiated Public Hearinl/[ to amend the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Lil/iht
Industrial/Showroom and Public/Institutional to Freeway
Commercial, and consider approval of Case No. ZC-613{CH),
zonintl chantle from LI {Litlht Industrial) and R {Retail) to HC
{Hitlhway Commercial) on approximately 114.7 acres of
property located south of S.H. 121, between Business S.H. 121
and Matlnolia Park.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to approve an amendment to the Land Use
Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Light
Industrial/Showroom and Public/Institutional to Freeway Commercial
on approximately 114.7 acres of property, south of S.H. 121; between
Business S.H. 121 and the Magnolia Park subdivision and approve a
zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to HC (Highway Commercial) on
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approximately 91.5 acres of property (retaining Retail zoning on the
eastern 23.2 acres). Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of
the motion.
13.
PUBLIC HEARING {CONTINUED}:
Consider approval of a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to amend the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Light
Industrial/Showroom to Freeway Commercial, and consider
approval of Case No. ZC-614{CH}, zoning change from LI {Light
Industrial} to HC (Highway Commercial} on approximately
36.11 acres of property located north of S.H. 121, between
Business S.H. 121 and Coppell Greens.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover advised the Public Hearing remains open from a previous
meeting and advised that no one had signed up to speak on this
proposal.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
amending the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
from Light Industrial/Showroom to Freeway Commercial, and consider
approval of Case No. ZC-614(CH), zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to HC (Highway Commercial) on approximately 36.11 acres of
property located north of S.H. 121, between Business S.H. 121 and
Coppell Greens. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of
the motion.
14. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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15.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover retiardinti 4th of July Celebration.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding new Coppell Youth
Leadership Facilitator.
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Mayor Stover thanked staff for the 4th of July Celebration and
stated it was a very good event.
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Mayor Stover advised that he has stepped aside as Coppell Youth
Leadership facilitator and Councilmember Suhy will be filling that
position.
16.
Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollt on / Farmers Branch
ISD/Lewisville ISD
Councilmember Suhy.
Coppell ISD - Councilmembers Raines and York.
Coppell Seniors - Councilmember York.
Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Mayor Pro Tern
Peters.
Economic Development Committee Mayor Pro Tern
Peters and Councilmember Brancheau.
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
Metrocrest Social Service Center - Councilmember
Brancheau.
North Texas Council of Governments Councilmember
Tunnell.
NCTCOG - Emergency Management Planning Council
Councilmember Suhy.
North Texas Commission - Councilmember Tunnell.
Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Suhy.
Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember
Faught.
Trinity River Common Vision Commission
Councilmember Faught.
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission Councilmember
Raines.
A. Nothing to report.
B. Councilmember Raines stated CISD has reduced the homestead
exemption and they are looking at hiring an Interim AD.
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Councilmember York also announced that sponsors were being
sought for the new teacher breakfast.
Councilmember York advised that the Seniors were very
appreciative of everyone who came to share lunch with them on
the 4th of July.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters stated the Dallas Regional Mobility had
cancelled their July meeting because of it falling on the 4th of July.
She discussed several issues on the Governor's Special Session.
Councilmember Brancheau announced that he and Mayor Pro Tem
Peters had met with the Economic Development Committee and
discussed hot spots and future makeup of the committee.
Councilmember Tunnell advised there would be a VIP tour on
Thursday, July 10th for the new Trinity Medical Emergency Room
and Hospital.
Councilmember Brancheau stated they had met at the Thrift Store
at Josey Lane and Beltline Road and urged anyone who needed
anything to visit the store.
Nothing to report.
Councilmember Suhy stated he has spent some time going over the
Emergency Management Plan with Chief Kruse and John Patterson
and he had received a letter stating the City of Coppell had not
been allocated a spot on the Council.
Councilmember Tunnell stated the membership luncheon would be
held Thursday, September 4th at the Dallas Convention Center.
Councilmember Suhy advised the monthly meeting had been
moved to the end of the month for this month, but they had met
for the nomination committee for new board members.
Nothing to report.
Nothing to report.
Nothing to report.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
B. Presentation by Bob Hager regarding House Bill 1199 - Alcohol
Beverage Regulations.
C. Discussion regarding Right-of-Way and Median Signs.
17.
Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There is no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned. ~
Douglas Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby l~all, C~ ~ecretary
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