CM 2003-05-13
MINUTES OF MAY 13, 2003
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 13, 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
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Place 6 is vacant. 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)
2. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding the Citizen Summit.
B. Discussion regarding Code Enforcement.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
A RECEPTION WAS BE HELD IN THE ATRIUM HONORING MAYOR CANDY
SHEEHAN FROM 6:15 P.M. UNTIL 7:00 P.M.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
Monsignor Broderick from St. Ann's Catholic Church led those present in
the Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Presentation to former Councilmember Dave Herring.
Mayor Sheehan honored Dave Herring for his service as a councilmember
for two years and presented him with a plaque and his name plate.
6. Swearing-in of Mayor and Councilmembers Place 2, 4, 6 and 5.
Judge Marian Moseley swore in the Mayor and Councilmembers Places
2, 4, 6 and 5 and presented them with Certificates of Election.
At this time, the makeup of Council is as follows:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
7. Presentation and remarks regarding former Mayor Candy
Sheehan.
Mayor Stover presented Candy Sheehan with her gavel plaque. Officer
Freeman, the DARE officer, and Candy's sister presented gifts to Candy.
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8. Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem as required by Section
3.05 of the Home Rule Charter.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to appoint Jayne Peters as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy
and York voting in favor of the motion.
At this time, the makeup of Council is as follows:
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
9. Consider selection of Coppell Woman of the Year for 2003.
Presentation:
Jeanne Heath made a presentation on behalf of the Selection Committee
and recommended the appointment of Kris Fichtner as Coppell Woman
of the Year 2003.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to appoint Kris Fichtner as Coppell
Woman of the Year 2003. Councilmember York 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. Presentation of survey results regarding Regional
Transportation Task Force.
Presentation:
Dr. Burt Bryan and Ray Turco presented the results of the recent survey.
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11. Presentation and consider approval of the 2003 – 2004 Project
Development Plan for Coppell Recreation Development
Corporation.
Presentation:
Mark Tepper from the Coppell Recreation Development Committee made
a presentation to the Council regarding their Project Development Plan
for 2003-04.
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed the Grand
th
Opening of the Tennis Center scheduled for Saturday, May 17.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Coppell Recreation
Development Committee Project Development Plan for 2003-04. Mayor
Pro Tem Peters 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.
12. Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up for this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
13. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 22, 2003
May 6, 2003.
B. Consider approval of a resolution supporting the coalition
for appropriate sales tax law enactment, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Item B was pulled.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Item A.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
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Mayor Pro Tem Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of the Natches Trace Addition (Bank One),
Site Plan, to allow the construction of a one-story, 4,200
square-foot bank facility with a 1,500 square-foot drive-
through on 1.217 acres of property located at the northeast
corner of Natches Trace and N. Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve:
Item 14:
Natches Trace Addition (Bank One), Site Plan, to allow the construction
of a one-story, 4,200 square-foot bank facility with a 1,500 square-foot
drive-through on 1.217 acres of property located at the northeast corner
of Natches Trace and N. Denton Tap Road; subject to the traffic flow
being indicated on the site plan and reviewed by the City Engineer;
and
Item 15:
Natches Trace Addition (Bank One), Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow
the construction of a one-story, 4,200 square-foot bank facility with a
1,500 square-foot drive-through on 1.217 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Natches Trace and N. Denton Tap Road.
Councilmember Brancheau 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.
15. Consider approval of the Natches Trace Addition (Bank One),
Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the construction of a one-
story, 4,200 square-foot bank facility with a 1,500 square-foot
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drive-through on 1.217 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Natches Trace and N. Denton Tap Road.
This Item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes.
16. Consider approval of the TexasBank Addition, Site Plan, to
allow the construction of a one-story, 6,700 square-foot bank
facility, plus a 2,200 square-foot office on 1.74 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Vanbebber and S.
Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve:
Item 16:
TexasBank Addition, Site Plan, to allow the construction of a one-story,
6,700 square-foot bank facility, plus a 2,200 square-foot office on 1.74
acres of property located at the northeast corner of Vanbebber and S.
Denton Tap Road;
and
Item 17:
TexasBank Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the
construction of a one-story, 6,700 square-foot bank facility, plus a 2,200
square-foot office on Lot 1, containing 1.74 acres, and reserving Lot 2,
containing 3.61 acres, for future development on property located at the
northeast corner of Vanbebber and S. Denton Tap Road.
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.
17. Consider approval of the TexasBank Addition, Lots 1 and 2,
Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the construction of a one-story,
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6,700 square-foot bank facility, plus a 2,200 square-foot office
on Lot 1, containing 1.74 acres, and reserving Lot 2,
containing 3.61 acres, for future development on property
located at the northeast corner of Vanbebber and S. Denton
Tap Road.
This item was considered under Item 16. See Item 16 for minutes.
18. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a street name change from State Road to
Freeport Parkway between Ruby and Sandy Lake Roads.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for those person who
had signed up to speak on this proposal. Rich Tate, 296 State Road,
indicated he was against this proposal at this time.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve a
street name change from State Road to Freeport Parkway between Ruby
and Sandy Lake Roads to become effective on January 1, 2005.
Councilmember York 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.
19. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to consider approval of an amendment
to the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
to enlarge the Historic Overlay district to reflect the
recommendation in the , and consider
Old Coppell Master Plan
approval of Case No. ZC-616(CH), Old Coppell (HO Designation),
to modify the boundaries of the HO (Historic Overlay),
including zoning changes from PD-119-SF-9 (Planned
Development-119-Single Family-9) to HO-PD-119-SF-9; PD-108-
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LI (Planned Development-108-Light Industrial) to HO-PD-108-
LI; R (Retail) to HO-R, and LI (Light Industrial) to HO-LI.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
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 an
amendment to the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
to enlarge the Historic Overlay district to reflect the recommendation in
the , and consider approval of Case No. ZC-
Old Coppell Master Plan
616(CH), Old Coppell (HO Designation), to modify the boundaries of the
HO (Historic Overlay), including zoning changes from PD-119-SF-9
(Planned Development-119-Single Family-9) to HO-PD-119-SF-9; PD-
108-LI (Planned Development-108-Light Industrial) to HO-PD-108-LI; R
(Retail) to HO-R, and LI (Light Industrial) to HO-LI. Councilmember
Tunnell seconded the motion.
There was a call for an executive session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071(2), Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 9:18 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 9:23
p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 19 - continued
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Action:
The vote was taken at this time and 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.
20. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to consider approval of Land Use
Amendments to the to
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
reflect existing zoning/land uses on the following properties: a
portion of Northlake Estates (Howell and Bullock Drives) from
Mixed Use to Medium Density Residential and the east side of
Denton Tap, north of Belt Line Road from Light
Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the 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
Land Use Amendments to the to reflect
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
existing zoning/land uses on the following properties: a portion of
Northlake Estates (Howell and Bullock Drives) from Mixed Use to
Medium Density Residential and the east side of Denton Tap, north of
Belt Line Road from Light Industrial/Showroom to Mixed Use.
CouncilmemberBrancheau 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.
21. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to consider approval of an amendment
to the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Master Plan
from Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density, and
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consider approval of Case No. ZC-612(CH), zoning change from
C (Commercial) to SF-12 (Single Family-12) on approximately
1.9 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 Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for those wishing to
speak on this proposal. Ray McDowell, 3525 Courtdale Drive, spoke in
favor of this item.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Peters moved to close the Public Hearing approve an
amendment to 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(CH), zoning change from C (Commercial) to
SF-12 (Single Family-12) on approximately 1.9 acres of property located
on property north of Bethel, west of Denton Tap Roads. Councilmember
York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem
Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York
voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Raines voting against
the motion.
22. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated Public Hearing to consider approval of an amendment
to 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.
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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 continue this Public Hearing until the
June 10, 2003 City Council meeting. Councilmember York 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.
23. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1204,
Securlock Self Storage, zoning change from LI and C (Light
Industrial and Commercial) to LI/C-S-1204 (Light
Industrial/Commercial, Special Use Permit-1204), to allow the
construction of a 49,380 square-foot mini-warehouse use, with
a 1,900 square-foot caretakers quarters and office, and 5,520-
square feet of office/warehouse on 3.751 acres of property
located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Northpoint
Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-350 for
Case No. S-1204, Securlock Self Storage, zoning change from LI and C
(Light Industrial) to LI/C-S-1204 (Light Industrial/Commercial, Special
Use Permit-1204), to allow the construction of a 49,380 square-foot mini-
warehouse use, with a 1,900 square-foot caretakers quarters and office,
and 5,520-square feet of office/warehouse on 3.751 acres of property
located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Northpoint Drive, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
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24. Public input regarding the sale of old City service center on
DeForest Road.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Input:
Lee Foreman, 629 Pheasant Lane, stated he was undecided on the item.
James Barr, 833 Falcon, spoke in favor of the item.
Jerry Baker, 215 Salem Court and Danny Watson, 203 Meadowrun
spoke against the item.
25. Public input on possible City acquisition of Carter-Crowley
property.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Input:
James Barr, 833 Falcon and David Apple, 41 Copperstone Trail spoke in
favor of the item.
Jerry Baker, 215 Salem Court spoke against the item.
26. City Manager's Report.
A. Legislative Update.
A. Jim Witt, City Manager, updated Council on current legislative
issues.
27. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Comments by Mayor Stover regarding the election.
B. Report by Councilmember Peters regarding Leadership
Coppell Class 2003 Graduation.
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A. Mayor Stover stated how pleased he was with the results of the
May 3, 2003 election.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Peters congratulated the Leadership Coppell Class
of 2003 and announced that their graduation will be held on
May 21, 2003 at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
There was a short recess held at this time.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
28. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Council Committees.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
29. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding 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.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 10:45 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at
12:01 p.m. and re-opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
30. Necessary Action Resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
31. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to award the bid to THBGP, Inc. in the
amount of $1,352,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute a
land sale contract and close on the property on DeForest.
Councilmember Faught 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.
Councilmember York moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a
purchase agreement with Crescent Real Estate Equities Limited Partners
for an agreement between the City and Crescent dated February 4, 2003,
in an amount not to exceed $2,983,151.00. 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.
32. Consider approval of a Resolution expressing official intent to
receive reimbursement for costs incurred in connection with
the acquisition of approximately 24.9 acres for municipal uses
prior to the issuance of the bonds, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to authorize Resolution No. 2003-0513.1
expressing official intent to receive reimbursement for costs incurred in
connection with the acquisition of approximately 24.9 acres for
municipal uses prior to the issuance of the bonds, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. 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.
33. Consider approval of a resolution directing publication of
notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series
2003, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00, for
purchasing land for municipal uses, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Resolution No. 2003-0513.2 directing
publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series
2003, in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000.00, for purchasing land for
municipal uses, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern
Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Rained, Faught, Suhy and York voting
in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned. / I~__ ~
Douglas ~y. ~rove[, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby Ba ,~ity ~ecretary
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