CM 2002-06-11MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 2002
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, June 11, 2002, 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 (late arrival)
Dave Herring, Councilmember
Councilmember York was absent from the meeting. 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 convened into Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Goal Identification Process for Retreat.
B. Economic Development StrateEy.
C. Feedback on West Parkway Speed Limit.
D. Discussion of Al/ienda Items.
Councilmember Tunnell arrived prior to the start of Work Session.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
Pastor Bob Turk of the First United Methodist Church of Coppell led those
present in the Invocation.
4. Pledtle of Alletliance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation naminl/[ Friday, June 14,
2002 as NATIONAL SMALL CITIES DAY, and authorizintl the
Mayor to sitln.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming
Friday, June 14, 2002 as NATIONAL SMALL CITIES DAY, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting
in favor of the motion.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the followinl/[ consent al/ienda items:
May 28, 2002.
A. Consider approval of minutes:
Land Use and Development
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
186R4, Duke-Freeport, zonintl chantle from PD-186R2
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Action:
(Planned Development-186R2) to PD-186R4 (Planned
Development-186R4) to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow
the construction of an approximate 160,000 square-foot
buildintl (Buildintl 4) and to reduce the required parkintl
on approximately 11.8 acres of property located alonE the
west side of Freeport Parkway, north of Bethel Road, and
authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-195,
Callahan Medical/Office Addition, zonintl chantle from C
(Commercial) to PD-195-O (Planned Development-195-
Office), to allow the construction of an approximately
19,400 square-foot medical/office buildintl on 1.948 acres
of property located at 884 S. Denton Tap Road, north of
Belt Line Road, and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1198,
Assured Self-Storatle, zonintl chantle from LI (Litlht
Industrial) to LI-SUP-1198 (Litlht Industrial-Special Use
Permit- 1198), to allow the construction of an
approximately 64,200 square-foot mini-warehouse facility
with on-premise residential use (caretakers quarters) on
4.83 acres of property located alonE the south side of Belt
Line Road, approximately 4,100 feet east of MacArthur
Boulevard, and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-323, C carrying Ordinance No. 91500-
A-324 and D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-325. Councilmember
Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell and
Herring voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of the Creekview Addition Phase II, Lot 1R,
Block A, Salon on the Creek, Site Plan, to allow the
development of an approximate 4,960 square-foot office/retail
buildinl/[ on approximately 2.0 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Denton Tap and Bethel Roads.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Creekview Addition Phase
II, Lot iR, Block A, Salon on the Creek, Site Plan, to allow the
development of an approximate 4,960 square-foot office/retail building
on approximately 2.0 acres of property located at the northeast corner of
Denton Tap and Bethel Roads; subject to the following conditions:
No improvements (trees, structures, etc.) will be allowed in the 100-
year floodplain without an approved floodplain permit;
2) City Council waiver of the screening fence adjacent to the
floodplain, per Section 33.1.8 of the Zoning Ordinance;
3)
The existing 22" Cedar Elm is classified as a specimen tree. If the
tree dies within two (2) years of the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy, the owner shall be responsible for tree reparation for the
appraised value of the tree as determined by the CLTA (Council of
Landscaping Tree Appraisers) Guidelines;
4)
Schedule a meeting with the Creekview Addition Homeowners
Association to discuss allowing modifications to the median within
Bethel Road or provide an alternative driveway layout, without
disturbance to the median, to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal
and City Engineer prior to the June 11th City Council meeting; and
5)
Revise inconsistencies among plan sheets (including drainage and
grading plan) regarding the finished floor elevations.
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Creekview Addition Phase II, Lot 1R,
Block A, Replat, to allow the development of an approximate
4,960 square-foot office/retail buildintl on approximately 2.0
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acres of property located at the
Tap and Bethel Roads.
Presentation:
northeast corner
of Denton
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those person
wishing to speak. John Spiars, Applicant, requested approval of the
proposed item. Lori Antolovic, 240 E. Bethel; Tim Pletta, 150 E. Bethel
and Richard Bell, 244 E. Bethel spoke against the proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, Consultation with City
Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 7:46 p.m. and continued with Item 9 of the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
ContinuinlI with Item 9:
Ralph Broughton, 208 Salem, requested to ask a question of the City
Attorney and Mr. Pletta also had a question for the City Attorney.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Creekview Addition Phase II, Lot iR, Block A, Replat, to allow the
development of an approximate 4,960 square-foot office/retail building
on approximately 2.0 acres of property located at the northeast corner of
Denton Tap and Bethel Roads; subject to the following conditions:
1)
Add the creek erosion disclaimer quoted as follows to the plat:
"The City of Coppell will have no responsibility for maintenance for
the floodway or floodplain areas as shown. The maintenance for
these areas shall be the sole responsibility of the individual lot
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owners adjacent to said areas. These areas to remain free of
improvements that may obstruct the flow of storm water and
protected from potential erosion by the owners. No fences will be
allowed in the floodplain along with any other structures as per the
City's floodplain ordinance": and
City staff is to bring an ordinance concerning parking on both
sides of East Bethel Road from Denton Tap to the bridge at the
entry of Creekview subdivision.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Shadydale Acres, Tracts 6A1 & 6A2,
Block B, Replat, to allow the subdivision of a 0.695 of an acre
tract of land into two single-family lots located at the
northwest corner of Shadydale Lane and Shady Oak Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
wishing to speak. Steve Payne, Architect for the project, and Eric
Wewers, 135 Clovermeadow Lane, Applicant, asked for approval of the
proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Shadydale Acres, Tracts 6Al & 6A2, Block B, Replat, to allow the
subdivision of a 0.695 of an acre tract of land into two single-family lots
located at the northwest corner of Shadydale Lane and Shady Oak Lane;
subject to the following conditions:
a Tree Preservation and Retribution Plan shall be approved prior to
the issuance of a building permit for these lots;
2) City Council approval of an alley waiver; and
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3) the existing home on this tract will be removed prior to filing this
plat for record with Dallas County.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
11.
Consider approval of the Community Credit Union Addition,
Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to allow the development of an
approximate 6,000 square-foot financial institution on 1.675
acres of property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121
and Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Development, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Community Credit Union
Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to allow the development of an
approximate 6,000 square-foot financial institution on 1.675 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap
Road; subject to the following condition:
1)
Coordinate with City Staff to obtain the required permits from
TxDOT for the driveway and the deceleration lane.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Stover and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
12.
Necessary action resultintl from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
13.
City Manatler's Report.
A. Update Gas Rate Status.
B. Water Conservation Plan.
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City Manager Jim Witt updated Council on the status of the Gas
Rate negotiations.
City Manager Jim Witt advised Council that the City is not under
any kind of water rationing plan and currently Stage I (voluntary)
of the City's plan was in effect.
14.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan
9-1-1 Memorial Service.
regarding
Community-wide
ao
Mayor Sheehan advised that the City had been approached by the
religious community who wants to have a 9-1-1 Memorial Service
in Coppell and asked for anyone who wished to volunteer to call
her or Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips.
15.
Necessary action resultinl/[ 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:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Libby Ball, City Secretary
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