CM 2003-11-11MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2003
The City Council o£ the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, November 11,
2003, at 5:00 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 Tern
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney David Dodd.
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. Discussion regarding Council Communication and Work Program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real
Property.
1. Discussion regarding sale of land west of Coppell Road and
south of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 5:46 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
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WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding the use of motorized and electric scooters on city
streets, sidewalks and trails.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION
5. Invocation.
Pastor V~ayne McDonald,
Invocation.
(Open to the Public)
Metrocrest Community Church led those
present in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Coppell Boy Scout Pack 857, Den 4 from Denton Elementary, held a Flag Ceremony and led
those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation honoring all veterans of the armed
services, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Sgt. Lover and
Lt. Watson.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a Proclamation honoring all veterans of the
armed services, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the
motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of the 03-04 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
Priority List as recommended by the Park Board.
Presentation:
Victor Burke, Chairman, Parks and Recreation Board, made a presentation to Council.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the 03-04 Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Master Plan Priority List as recommended by the Park Board. Councilmember Raines
seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the
motion.
Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: October 28, 2003.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 6-5 Special
Events and repealing Ordinance No. 93604, Resolution No. 092794.1,
and Ordinance No. 97785 each in its entirety and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Consider approval of the 2003-04 Officers for the Coppell Recreation
Development Corporation as elected by unanimous decision of the
CRDC at the October meeting.
Consider approval of the amended By-laws of the Planning
Commission.
Consider approval for the purchase of eight vehicles (six replacements,
and two additional for the Parks, Police and Water Utilities
Departments) utilizing the Houston Galveston Area Council interlocal
agreement in the amount of $157,405.00, as budgeted; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute necessary documents.
Land Use and Development
Consider approval of an Ordinance for 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
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single-family home on 1.04 acres of property located along the north
side of Bethel Road approximately 120 feet east of Hearthstone Lane,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1189R, Miss Julie's
Southern Sweets, zoning change request from C-S-1189 (Commercial,
Special Use Permit-Il89) to C-S-1189R (Commercial, Special Use
Permit-Il89 Revised), to revise the current daily hours of operation of 5
a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Donut Shop to 5 a.m. to 12 noon, and to allow for
the retail sale of bakery items for Miss Julie's Southern Sweets from 12
noon to 8 p.m., within the existing approximate 973 square-foot
restaurant located at 205 N. Denton Tap Road, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1209, Kolache Depot
Bakery, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S-1209
(Commercial, Special Use Permit-1209), to allow the operation of an
approximate 1,200 square-foot bakery and restaurant located at 761 S.
MacArthur Blvd., Suite 113, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim witt, City Manager, answered questions from Council on Item 10E.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Ordinance
No. 2003-1065, C, D, E, F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-356, G carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-357, and H carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-358. Councilmember Raines
seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the
motion.
11.
Consider approval of the Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 2, Block B
(PSINet, Addition, Lot 1, Block 1), Site Plan Amendment, to amend the Site
Plan to allow for a covered structure to be erected over an existing parking
area on the west side of the site located at 1333 Crestside Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 2, Block B
(PSINet, Addition, Lot 1, Block 1), Site Plan Amendment, to amend the Site Plan to allow
for a covered structure to be erected over an existing parking area on the west side of the
site located at 1333 Crestside Drive. Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion, the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.
Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 3, Block 3 (Dexas), Site Plan, to
allow the development of an approximate 167,093 square-foot
office/warehouse on 12.14 acres located at the northwest corner of Creekview
and Royal Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the Freeport North, Lot 3, Block 3 (Dexas), Site
Plan, to allow the development of an approximate 167,093 square-foot office/warehouse on
12.14 acres located at the northwest corner of Creekview and Royal Lane subject to the
following conditions:
Submit for approval by the Engineering Deparn~nent final design
details on the proposed left-turn only median opening. Indicate
dimensions, storage lengths, transitions, etc. Additional storage may
be required; and
Ensure that the curb return for the drive on Royal Lane is not in
conflict with the existing recessed curb inlet. The curb return cannot
begin within the pavement transition of the recessed inlet.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting
in favor of the motion.
13.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 3, Block 3 Addition (Dexas),
Replat, to allow the development of an approximate 167,093 square-foot
office/warehouse on 12.14 acres located at the northwest corner of Creekview
and Royal Lane.
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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:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the Freeport North,
Lot 3, Block 3 Addition (Dexas), Replat, to allow the development of an approximate
167,093 square-foot office/warehouse on 12.14 acres located at the northwest corner of
Creekview and Royal Lane subject to the following condition:
1. Additional easements may be required after further engineering
review.
Mayor Pro Tern Peters seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in
favor of the motion.
14.
Consider approval of an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 94680, in part, by
adding a seasonal increasing block rate to promote water conservation, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Chad Beach, Assistant Finance Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to approve Ordinance No. 2003-1066 amending Ordinance
No. 94680, in part, by adding a seasonal block rate to promote water conservation, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion, the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
15.
Consider approval of the purchase of upgraded equipment for the
Communication Systems Center in the Coppell Police Department at an
approximate cost of $146,000 to be funded out of the E-911 Fund; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
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Presentation:
Jim witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Captain Goolsby answered questions from Council.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve the purchase of upgraded equipment for the
Communication Systems Center in the Coppell Police Department at an approximate cost
of $146,000 to be funded out of the E-911 Fund; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in
favor of the motion.
16.
Consider approval to reconsider Ordinance No. 2003-1063 amending the Code
of Ordinances by amending Chapter 9, Article 902, Fence Regulations, by
amending Section 9-2-7, Materials, to allow vinyl fencing and prohibit chain-
link fence, in residentially-zoned districts; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim witt, city Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to postpone this item until the January 13, 2004 City Council
meeting. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tern Peters and Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York
voting in favor of the motion.
17.
Consider approval of a resolution casting a vote for the fourth member of the
Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim witt, city Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2003-111103.1 casting a vote for
Sharon Barbosa-Crain as the fourth member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas
Central Appraisal District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Raines
seconded the motion, the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Peters and
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18.
Councilmembers Brancheau, Raines, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the
motion.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
19.
City Manager's Report.
A. Retail Center Overview.
Jim witt, City Manager, updated Council on the International Council of Shopping
Centers Regional meeting that he attended in San Antonio.
20.
Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch
C.
D.
E.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
ISD/Lewisville ISD
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
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.
Councilmember
and
Trinity River Common Vision Commission - Councilmember Faught.
Trinity Trail Advisory Commission - Councilmember Raines.
A. There was nothing to report on this item.
Councilmember York reminded everyone that the Coppell High School Football
team will be participating in the High School Football Play-offs, 4:00 p.m., Saturday
November 15m against South Grand Prairie, Texas.
Councilmember York invited all Councilmembers, City Manager, and Deputy City
Manager to attend the Coppell Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday,
November 29m at 12:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Peters reported on the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition meeting
she attended.
E. There was nothing to report on this item.
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F. There was nothing to report on this item
G. Councilrnember Brancheau announced that Metrocrest Social Services will hold their
Annual Retreat next Friday
FI. There was nothing to report on this iter~
I. Councilmember Tunnell announced that North Texas Commission will hold a New
Member's Reception at the DFW Harvey Hotel next Thursday
J. There was nothing to report on this item.
K. There was nothing to report on this item.
L. There was nothing to report on this item.
M. .~ There was nothing to report on this item.
21. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary on this item.
There being no further business to come before~unc'fl, ~e~c~{ ~' adjourned.
'DoXt~las N. Stbver, Mayor
ATTEST:
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