CM 2003-09-09MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 9, 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
Councilmember York was absent from the meeting. Also present were City
Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Secretary Kathy Wilkerson and City Attorney
Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to order.
(Open to the Public)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Discussion regarding Foreign Trade Zones.
2. Discussion regarding Fundraising on City Facilities
at non-City sponsored events.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Sale of Land West of South Coppell Road and South
of Bethel Road.
C. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel
Matters.
1. Discussion regarding City Manager Evaluation.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:41 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive
Session at 6:35 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Board/Commission Appointments.
B. Discussion regarding Temporary Sign Permits.
C. Discussion regarding Special Events.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover recessed the Work Session at 7:03 p.m. and opened the
Regular Session
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
4. Moment of Reflection regarding 9 / 11/01.
Mayor Stover asked those present to take a few moments of private
reflection on the second anniversary of the 9/11/01 tragedy.
Invocation.
Pastor Ken Hovland of Rejoice Lutheran Church led those present in the
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizen's Appearances.
Elizabeth Henry, 409 Fairlands
crosswalk on Parkway at Hampton.
Circle, spoke regarding placing a
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
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Consider approval of minutes: AuE:ust 26, 2003.
Consider accepting resignation of Paul Tapscott from the
Library Board and Steve Brock from the Coppell
Education Development Corporation.
Consider approval of a Resolution providing for Special
Counsel and the Conduct Review Board to serve a term of
two years from the date of appointment; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending Article 8-3
Parking, Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances for
the City of Coppell to prohibit parking, stopping or
standing at all times on both sides of Crestside Drive and
Lakeshore Drive beginning at the west property line of
Lot 1, Block A of the PSINet Addition in the Northlake
635 Business Park extending east and southward to the
south property line in its entirety; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with Dallas
County to repair and overlay Bethel Road from Denton
Tap Road to the Tarrant County Line with Dallas County
furnishing labor and equipment necessary to perform the
work; and the City of Coppell furnishing materials at a
cost not to exceed $126,684.80 as budgeted in the IMF;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an interlocal City/County
Agreement allowing Dallas County to provide Paving
Services at Andrew Brown Park West, in an amount not to
exceed $17,549.23, as budgeted, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Land Use and Development
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1208,
Everybody Fits, Restaurant (food court), zoning change
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from C (Commercial) to C-S-1208 (Commercial, Special
Use Permit-1208), to allow the operation of an
approximate 3,829 square-foot restaurant to be located
on the second floor within the existinE facility at 200
Fitness Court Drive, and authorizinE the Mayor to siEn.
Consider approval of a six-month extension as it applies
to the expiration date of the Site Plan for Vista RidEe
Addition, Lot 3R, Block G, to allow the development of an
approximate 71,000 square-foot office buildinE on a 7.017
acre portion of a 25.93 acre tract of property located at
the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur
Boulevard.
Resolutions
Consider approval of a Resolution adoptinE policy
Euidelines for the development and establishment of
ForeiEn Trade Zones within the City of Coppell and
authorizinE the Mayor to siEn.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Resolution 2003-0909.1, D carrying Ordinance No. 2003-1046,
E, F, G carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-354, H and I carrying
Resolution 2003-0909.2. Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the
motion.
Consider approval of a request from the Lions Club rel/iardinl/[
fundraising in City parks.
Presentation:
Greg Wagner, President of the Lions Club, 633 Autumnwood Lane, spoke
in favor of fundraising in the City of Coppell. The Lions Club has
received information from the surrounding communities on how
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fundraising is handled and will present that information to the City
Manager's office.
10.
Consider approval of an Ordinance approvint[ and adoptint[ the
budtiet for the City of Coppell for the Fiscal .Ye. ar October 1,
2003 throutih September 30, 2004, and authonzlnt; the Mayor
to siifn.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-1047
adopting the budget for the City of Coppell for the Fiscal Year October 1,
2003 through September 30, 2004, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Tunnell, Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion.
11.
Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas
levyint; the Ad valorem taxes for the year 2003 at .6486/$100
taxable valuation of which .4470 for operations and
maintenance and .2016 for interest and sinkint;, and
authorizint; the Mayor to sitin.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-1048
levying the Ad valorem taxes for the year 2003 at .6486/$100 taxable
valuation of which .4470 for operations and maintenance and .2016 for
interest and sinking, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem
Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught and
Suhy voting in favor of the motion.
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12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1065R, Wings-N-Things,
Restaurant with private club, zoning change request from C-S-
1065 {Commercial, Special Use Permit-lO65) to C-S-1065R
{Commercial, Special Use Permit-lO65 Revised), to allow the
operation of an approximate 1,485 square-foot restaurant with
private club to be located at 110 W. Sandy Lake, Suite 130.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover 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
Case No. S-1065R, Wings-N-Things, Restaurant with private club, zoning
change request from C-S-1065 (Commercial, Special Use Permit-1065) to
C-S- 1065R (Commercial, Special Use Permit- 1065 Revised), to allow the
operation of an approximate 1,485 square-foot restaurant with private
club to be located at 110 W. Sandy Lake, Suite 130 with the following
conditions:
1)
Revision to the proposed sign to be in accordance with the
Sign Ordinance; specifically, the faces of the signs need to be
white (no red inlays) and if raceways are used, they also need
to match the material that they are mounted, and the
illumination is limited to white or off-white.
9.)
The property shall be developed in accordance with the site
plan, floor plan and revised sign plan.
3)
The hours of operation shall not exceed 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
seven days a week.
4)
Incorporation of the shared parking agreement as a
condition to this SUP.
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Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell,
Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion.
13.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-176R3, Bethel Road Estates,
Phase II, zonintl chantle from PD-176R2 {Planned Development-
176 Revision 2} to PD-176R3 {Planned Development-176
Revision 3}, to reduce two lots to one to allow the development
of one sinl/ile-family home on 1.04 acres of property located
alonl/[ the north side of Bethel Road approximately 120 feet
east of Hearthstone Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Pete Hennessey, Applicant's Engineer, 841 Crane Drive, answered
questions from Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover 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
Case No. PD-176R3, Bethel Road Estates, Phase II, zoning change from
PD-176R2 (Planned Development-176 Revision 2) to PD-176R3 (Planned
Development-176 Revision 3), to reduce two lots to one to allow the
development of one single-family home on 1.04 acres of property located
along the north side of Bethel Road approximately 120 feet east of
Hearthstone Lane with the following conditions:
1)
On Site Plan, identify all structures (square footage, height,
use, etc.)
All conditions of PD-176R2 be placed on Zoning and Site
Plan exhibits with the exception of (F) acreage and (K)
zoning.
3) Abide by other review agency comments.
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Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell,
Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Bethel Road Estates, Phase II, Lot 1R,
Replat of Lots I and 2, Block 1, to create one lot for the
development of a single-family home on approximately 1.04
acres of property located along the north side of Bethel Road,
approximately 120 feet east of Hearthstone Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover 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
Bethel Road Estates, Phase II, Lot iR, Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, to
create one lot for the development of a single-family home on
approximately 1.04 acres of property located along the north side of
Bethel Road, approximately 120 feet east of Hearthstone Lane with the
following conditions:
1)
9.)
All conditions of PD-176R2 be placed on the replat document with
the exception of (F) acreage, and (K) zoning, and note as conditions
for PD- 176R3.
Replat document must be black line for recording.
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell,
Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion.
15.
Consider approval of the St. Andrews Estates, Lots I through
24X, Block 2, Preliminary Plat, to allow a 23 lot single-family
subdivision, and one common area lot, on approximately 10
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acres of property located alonE the north side of DeForest Road
between Prestwick Court and Stratford Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
There was a call for an Executive Session at this time.
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 8:12 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 8:25 p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to approve St. Andrews Estates, Lots 1
through 24X, Block 2, Preliminary Plat, to allow a 23 lot single-family
subdivision, and one common area lot, on approximately 10 acres of
property located along the north side of DeForest Road between
Prestwick Court and Stratford Lane with the following conditions:
1) The cul-de-sac shall not exceed 625 feet in length.
9.)
Final approval of the alignment of the extension of Stonewick
Lane.
3)
Council granted waivers of the wall height/setback and alley
requirements.
4)
Specify that the common landscaping and wall easement will
be maintained by the HOA.
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5)
Ensure that a connecting sidewalk will be constructed
between Lots 14 and 15.
Understanding that a $2,000 flood study review fee will be
paid to the City, and no development will be allowed in the
floodplain areas until all appropriate approvals are obtained.
7) No structures or fill will be allowed in the revised floodplain.
8) Engineering will require additional information on the
grading plan.
9) Determination and approval of the final tree mitigation plan.
Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell,
Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion.
16.
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, No. 2, Lot
2R1, Block C, Site Plan Amendment {WashinEion Mutual), to
amend the Site Plan to allow 50 additional parking spaces on
8.097 acres of property located at 555 Dividend Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Gateway Business Park,
No. 2, Lot 2R1, Block C, Site Plan Amendment (Washington Mutual), to
amend the Site Plan to allow 50 additional parking spaces on 8.097 acres
of property located at 555 Dividend Drive. Councilmember Raines
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught and Suhy
voting in favor of the motion.
17.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, No. 2, Lots
1R1 and 2R1, Block C, Replat (WashinEion Mutual), to allow 50
additional parking spaces on 12.027 acres of property located
at 555 Dividend Drive.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
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 close the Public Hearing and approve the
Gateway Business Park, No. 2, Lots 1R1 and 2R1, Block C, Replat
(Washington Mutual), to allow 50 additional parking spaces on 12.027
acres of property located at 555 Dividend Drive. Councilmember Faught
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught and Suhy
voting in favor of the motion.
18. Consider appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions and
Committees.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the list of proposed appointees as discussed in Work
Session as follows:
American Red Cross
Karen Elwonger (2-year regular)
Janna Horner (1-year alternate)
Animal Services Appeals Board
Jena Barton (2-year regular)
Chris Gordon (2-year alternate)
Board of Adjustment
John Hoppie (2-year alternate)
Laura Ketchum (1-year alternate)
Donald Perschbacher (2-year alternate)
David Terry (2-year regular)
Steven Wright (2-year regular)
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Conduct Review Board
John Alda (2-year regular)
Glen Bradshaw (2-year regular)
Michael Cashimere (2-year regular)
Frank DiMartino (2-year regular)
William Dolphin (2-year regular)
Melissa Hall (2-year regular)
John Harton (2-year regular)
Bill Hinds (2-year regular)
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores (2-year regular)
Rita Hoenig (2-year regular)
Laura Ketchum (2-year regular)
Steven LeMay (2-year regular)
Marie Reed (2-year regular)
April Terry (2-year regular)
Patricia Vandeusen (2-year regular)
Michael Vasquez (2-year regular)
Karen Williams (2-year regular)
Coppell Economic Development Committee
Jeanette Cajide (2-year regular)
James Cheng (2-year regular)
Jason Crawford (2-year regular)
John Durand (2-year regular)
Marvin Franklin (2-year regular)
Coppell Education Development Corporation
Antonio Altemus (2-year regular)
Betty Carter (1-year regular)
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores (2-year regular)
David Love (2-year regular)
Margaret Lucyk (2-year regular)
Keep
Coppell Beautiful Committee
Julie Basham (2-year regular)
John Dobson (2-year regular)
Jane Filarowicz (2-year regular)
Karen Smith (2-year regular)
Library Board
Pamela Bennett (2-year regular)
Sarah Drake (1-year alternate)
Zachary Flores (1-year youth advisor)
Saul Friedman (2-year regular)
Melissa Hall (2-year regular)
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Soji John (2-year regular)
Tarun Koshy (1-year youth advisor)
John Reenan (2-year regular)
Planning and Zonin~ Commission
Mark Borchgardt (2-year regular)
Richard McCaffrey (2-year regular)
Paul Milosevich (2-year regular)
Dornell Reese, Jr. (2-year regular)
Special Counsel
Annette Ezzell (2-year regular)
John Reenan (2-year regular)
Mary Spear (2-year regular)
James Walker (2-year regular)
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the appointments to the
Boards/Commissions/Committees as read. Councilmember Raines
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Peters
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught and Suhy
voting in favor of the motion
19.
Necessary action resultint; from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
20.
City Manatier's Report.
A. Report retiardint; Retiional Air (~uality.
A. Jim Witt, City Manager, reported on a meeting that he had
attended regarding Regional Air Quality.
21.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover retiardint[ the Homecomint[
Parade.
B. Report by Mayor Stover retiardint[ Pete Sessions Ride
Alont;.
C. Report by Mayor Stover retiardint[ Woman of the Year
Luncheon.
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Mayor Stover reminded everyone that next Thursday is the Coppell
High School Homecoming Parade.
Mayor Stover reported on the Ride Along he had with Pete Sessions
and Police Officer Bill Camp.
Mayor Stover announced that the Woman of the Year Luncheon
that he attended last week was very nice and he invited all of the
Councilmembers, especially the women Councilmembers to attend
next years luncheon.
22.
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 Tem
Peters.
Economic Development Committee Mayor Pro Tem
Peters and Councilmember Brancheau.
Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
Metrocrest Social Service Center - Councilmember
Brancheau.
North Texas Council of Governments Councilmember
Tunnell.
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.
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This report was postponed till the September 23, 2003 City
Council Meeting.
B. There was no report at this time.
C. There was no report at this time.
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Mayor Pro Tem Peters reported on the meeting she attended on
September 5th discussing the challenge by the local newspapers;
the four counties involved in the non-attainment for regional air
quality transition have hired a consultant to help with the
transition from the one-hour to the eight-hour standard; COG will
be holding a free seminar entitled Texas Emission Replacement
Program Grant Program process on September lath;; and DRMC
passed a resolution at their last meeting regarding the gasoline tax.
Councilmember Brancheau reported that last week he and Mayor
Pro Tem Peters attended the Economic Development Meeting.
They were reintroduced to the Coppell Independent School liaison,
Cindy Warner, and discussed industrial revenue bond financing
and foreign trade zones.
There was no report at this time.
There was no report at this time.
There was not report at this time.
Councilmember Tunnell reported on the North Texas Commission
meeting she attended last week where the keynote speaker was a
former Nobel Prize winner.
Councilmember Suhy reminded everyone that the Senior Adult
Services Golf Tournament will be held on September 29th.
There was no report at this time.
There was no report at this time.
There was not report at this time.
At this time Council reconvened in Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
23.
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion retiardint; Board/Commission Appointments.
B. Discussion retiardint; Temporary Sitin Permits.
C. Discussion retiardint; Special Events.
D. Discussion of Atienda Items.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
24.
Convene Executive Session
A. Section SS1.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Discussion regarding Foreign Trade Zones.
2. Discussion regarding Fundraising on City Facilities
at non-City sponsored events.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Sale of Land West of South Coppell Road and South
of Bethel Road.
C. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code Personnel
Matters.
1. Discussion regarding City Manager Evaluation.
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 9:51 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive
Session at 10:45 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
25. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to increase the City Manager's base salary
2.5%. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines,
Tunnell, Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion
There
was adjourned.
being no further business to come bgfor~ the City Council, the meeting
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