CP 2004-07-27
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA
JULY 27, 2004
DOUG STOVER, DIANA RAINES, Place 3
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
TIM BRANCHEAU, Place 1 BILLY FAUGHT, Place 5
JAYNE PETERS, Place 2 THOM SUHY, Place 6
MARSHA TUNNELL, Place 4 BILL YORK, Place 7
JIM WITT, City Manager
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Call to Order 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public)
Executive Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Closed to the Public)
Work Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Open to the Public)
Regular Session 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet
in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. for Executive
Session, Work Session will follow immediately thereafter, and Regular Session will
begin at 7:00 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell,
Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting
may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking
confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
The City of Coppell reser ves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work
Session or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to
adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1. Requirements for the Licensing of an Emergency Medical
Ser vices Officer.
2. City Manager Evaluation.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. 2004 Water Master Plan Update Presentation.
B. Discussion regarding American Red Cross Representatives.
C. Discussion regarding Police Patrols during summer season at Andy
Brown East and Aquatic Center.
D. Discussion regarding 2005 Legislative Session and potential Special
Session.
E. Dis cussio n re g arding red-light cameras.
F. Council Goals for FY 2004.
G. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming “National Night Out” on
Tuesday, August 3, 2004, and providing City Council Suppor t and
Endorsement of National Night Out festivities and authorizing the mayor to
sign.
7. Introduction of Fire Chief Rober t Halton.
8. Citizens' Appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: July 6, 2004.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
B. Consider approval of confir ming appointments of Gar y Roden, Bill
Rohloff, Jason Crawford, Kris Fichtner and Matt Hall to serve one-year
(1-year) ter ms on the Economic Development Foundation.
C. Consider approval of a Travel Policy for Mayor and Council.
D. Consider approval of a license agreement between the City of
Coppell and Jeff Jones concerning encroachments into an existing
drainage easement adjacent to Lot 4, Block F Vistas of Coppell
Phase 2A (726 Crestwood Drive); and authorizing the City Manager
to sign.
E. Consider approval of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances by
amending Chapter 6, Section 6-15-8 to provide for additional sign
zone locations, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
END OF CONSENT
10. Consider approval of a resolution urging the 79th Texas Legislature to adopt
necessar y legislation to change the Texas Transpor tation Code TRC
§545.352 Prima Facie Speed Limits (b)(1) to allow cities the authority to
set residential speed limits by local ordinance without perfor ming a street
specific engineering and traffic investigation; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
11. Consider directing the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a public
hearing concerning amendments to the Tree Preser vation Ordinance.
12. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
13. Mayor and Council Repor ts.
A. Repor t by Mayor Stover regarding Aquatic Center Update.
B. Repo r t by Mayor Stover regarding Budget Workshop.
C. Repor t by Mayor Stover regarding New Teacher Breakfast.
14. Council Committee Repor ts.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD - Mayor Pro Tem
Raines.
B. Coppell ISD - Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmember Suhy.
C. Coppell Seniors - Councilmember York.
D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember Peters.
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E. Economic Development Committee - Councilmembers Faught and
Tunnell.
F. Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
G. Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Councilmember Brancheau
H. Metrocrest Social Ser vice Center - Councilmember Brancheau.
I. Nor th Texas Council of Governments - Councilmember Tunnell.
J. NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management - Councilmember Suhy
K. Nor th Texas Commission - Councilmember Peters.
L. Senior Adult Ser vices - Councilmember Faught.
M. Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember Faught.
N. Trinity River Common Vision Commission - Councilmember Faught.
O. Trinity Trail Advisory Commission - Mayor Pro Tem Raines.
15. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Adjournment.
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Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I cer tify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the
City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this _________ day of _________________,
2004, at __________________.
____________________________________
Libby Ball, City Secretar y
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE
ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE (www.ci.coppell.tx.us) UNDER PUBLIC
DOCUMENTS, COUNCIL PACKETS.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public
programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for
these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or
meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF COPPELL ORDINANCE NO. 95724
Carrying of a concealed handgun on these premises or at any official political meeting in
the City of Coppell is illegal.
Es ilegal llevar consigo un arma de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, o en cualquier
junta oficial de politica en la ciudad de Coppell.
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KEY TO COUNCIL GOALS ICONS
2004
Economic Development
• Focus on development "Hot Spots"
• Develop comprehensive business retention plan
• Develop partnerships to revitalize vacant retail properties
• Make next level decisions on Old Coppell
Quality Public Facilities & Infrastructure
• Maintain and increase IMF funding as required
• Maintain quality of public facilities
• Provide quality park and recreation activities for all
• Strategically plan for community's future water needs
Excellent City Services & High Citizen Satisfaction
• Finalize assessment of Fire Department needs
• Focus on employee retention
• Timely responsiveness with quality delivery of service
• Provide for feedback opportunities for and input from citizens
Sense of Community
• Develop and support community special events
• Develop and support activities and programs for teens
• Create opportunities for citizen involvement
• Assess and finalize decision on community cemetery
Fiscal Stability
• Continue systematic reduction and management of debt
• Continue and improve financial planning and forecasting
• Ensure community can financially maintain what had been developed
• Continue to diversify the City's tax base
Neighborhood Integrity
• Focus on code enforcement
• Proactively monitor neighborhoods
• Develop a communication plan with Home Owner Associations
• Update Master Plan and zoning to ensure consistency
Effective Transportation
• Reduce traffic congestion
• Make policy decisions on regional transportation/DART
• Support transortation issues related to air quality
• Continue public education on regional transportation issues
Safe Community
• Maintain and improve on existing safety levels
• Raise awareness and support for Homeland Security
• Provide quality public safety education programs
• Enhance traffic control efforts
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: ES-2
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1. Requirements for the Licensing of an Emergency Medical Services Officer.
2. City Manager Evaluation.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %executivesession
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: WS-3
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
WORK SESSION
A. 2004 Water Master Plan Update Presentation.
B. Discussion regarding American Red Cross Representative.
C. Discussion regarding Police Patrols during summer season at Andy Brown East and Aquatic Center.
D. Discussion regarding 2005 Legislative Session and potential Special Session
E. Discussion regarding red-light cameras
F. Council Goals for FY 2004.
G. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %worksession
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
MEMORANDUM
FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works
Date: July 27, 2003
RE: 2004 Water Master Plan update presentation
Work Session
For some time now the City has been working with the firm of Birkhoff, Hendricks and Conway,
LLP on an update to the city’s water master plan. The current water plan is dated 1994. Since
that time there has been substantial growth in the city and numerous modifications made to the
city’s water infrastructure.
Based on the 1994 Water Master Plan, an additional elevated storage tank and ground storage
tank were constructed, additional pumping capabilities were installed at the city’s Village
Parkway Pump Station and various water lines throughout the city were constructed and/or
upsized. Most notably a 30” and 24” water line was constructed from the Village Parkway Pump
Station down Sandy Lake Road to the new 2 million gallon elevated storage tank on the west
side of Coppell. All of these improvements, identified in the 1994 Master Plan, have
significantly increased the city’s ability to provide water to the citizens of Coppell.
In reviewing the preliminary draft of the revised master plan by Birkhoff, Hendricks and
Conway, LLP, it is encouraging to note that very few recommendations are made to the city’s
master plan.
The most notable recommendation is the need to begin negotiations to secure approximately 9
million gallons/per day for future usage. We currently purchase 17 million gallons/per day from
the City of Dallas and contractually we have the right to purchase 20 million gallons/per day
from the City of Dallas. The updated water master plan identified a maximum day demand of 29
million gallons; hence the need to secure an additional 9 million gallons. In the 1994 Master
Plan, the maximum day system demand was calculated at 30 million gallons.
As a general comparison between the two studies, Table 7 in the report compares the main points
of the 1994 Master Plan with the 2004 Master Plan.
With the recommendation in the 2004 Water Master Plan to secure an additional 9 million
gallons/per day, there is also the need to construct a pump station. Our current pump station is at
maximum design, so there is not an opportunity to enlarge it to receive the additional water.
Several years ago the City of Coppell traded a parcel of land with the developer of the St.
Joseph’s Retirement Village to obtain a site for a future Starleaf Pump Station. The
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
recommendation in the 2004 Master Plan study is that the Starleaf Pump Station be designed in
such a way that it can delivery 14 million gallons/per day and have ground storage of 4 million
gallons.
The current master plan shows that we would receive water for the Starleaf Pump Station off of
our existing 60” water line from the City of Dallas. One item that I will be pursuing in the future
is the opportunity to trade water rights with the City of Irving so that the Starleaf Pump Station
could be fed from the City of Irving’s 54” water line. This is discussed on page 6 of the report.
On the Water Distribution Master Plan all lines shown in red are areas where the water lines
need to be constructed and/or upsized. Currently, the City of Coppell is working on the
construction plans to upsize the existing 8” water line along Belt Line/Denton Tap (from Bethel
Rd. to Airline Dr.) to a proposed 16” water line and the construction plans for a new 12” water
line from the intersection of Coppell Road with SH 121 around the northwest corner of Coppell
to the intersection of Denton Tap with SH 121.
Also, included with this agenda item is a letter from the consultant concerning contact they had
with the Upper Trinity River Authority. Obtaining water from the Upper Trinity River Authority
could be a very expensive endeavor because of the need to construct approximately 5 miles of
water line to the City of Coppell. If that were accomplished, there would still need to be a site
obtained on the west side of Coppell to construct a pump station to accept this water. This
option does not appear to be viable.
In my opinion, the optimum solution to the water supply would be to negotiate with Irving to
obtain the additional capacity for the Starleaf Pump Station from the Irving 54” water line.
While the Irving 54” water line and the Dallas 60” water line generally follow the same path,
they are separate and distinct water supplies. Therefore, if one line was out of service, there
would still be water provided from the other water line. At this time, the City of Coppell will
continue to implement components of the master plan and begin the preliminary talks with both
Irving and Dallas concerning either additional future capacity from the City of Dallas or trading
capacity with the City of Irving.
Staff will be available to answer any questions at the council meeting.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
MASTER PLAN
June 2004
BIRKHOFF, HENDRICKS & CONWAY, L.L.P.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
DALLAS, TEXAS
Submitted By
S
ubmitted To
CITY OF COPPELL
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
MASTER PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSIDE FRONT COVER .............................. Figure No. 1 Water Distribution Overview Map
Page No.
I. INTRODUCTION
• General .......................................................................................................................... 1
• Purpose and Scope ........................................................................................................ 1
• Planning Area ............................................................................................................... 2
• Planning Area Map, Figure No. 2 ................................................................................... 3
• Population ..................................................................................................................... 4
• Definitions .................................................................................................................... 4
II. WATER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................. 5
III. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DEMANDS
• Residential Demands .................................................................................................... 7
• Non-Residential Demands ............................................................................................ 8
IV. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS
• Distribution System ...................................................................................................... 9
• Pump Stations ............................................................................................................... 9
• Exhibit I ...................................................................................................................... 11
• Exhibit II ..................................................................................................................... 11
• Ground Storage Reservoirs ......................................................................................... 13
• Elevated Storage ......................................................................................................... 14
• Max Day Pressures ..................................................................................................... 15
• Max Day Pressure Areas, Figure No. 3 ...................................................................... 16
V. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................... 18
VI. APPENDIX
VII. MASTER PLAN MAP
INSIDE BACK COVER ....................................Figure No. 4 Max Day Pressure Contour Map
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I. - INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
This analysis and report covers the water distribution system master plan for the City of Coppell.
Although the system is designed to accommodate the ultimate development of the City, it should be
examined at intervals and revised to conform to changing conditions that may arise as the City
continues to grow. Likewise, prior to undertaking a major capital improvement expenditure, an
examination should be made sufficient to verify that the design criteria used in developing the overall
plan is still valid.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the existing water distribution system hydraulics, present a
comprehensive plan for the development of a water distribution system to serve the full growth and
development of the City of Coppell and make recommendations for necessary immediate
improvements.
The scope of this report includes the following:
Review of the existing hydraulic map,
Creation of a current water system layout in AutoCAD (release 2002),
Preparation of a working hydraulic model in WaterCad (version 5.0),
Inclusion of potential residential and commercial demands in the model scenarios,
Inclusion of system pressure data gathered by BHC and City staff under separate task,
Comparison of hydraulic system pressures simulated in the model with those gathered in the
field,
Synthesis of existing and proposed land use and population expectations into model hypotheses,
Inclusion of available water records as provided by the City of Coppell, and
Development of pump station, ground storage and elevated storage options to maintain water
pressures to meet TCEQ guidelines.
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The final products of this study and report are a water system master plan for build-out development
conditions, and a working hydraulic model for both the existing infrastructure and the build-out
distribution system. The build-out Master Plan recommendations are illustrated on the map included
as an attachment to this document.
PLANNING AREA
The planning area for this report is consistent with Coppell’s anticipated ultimate city limits. The
total planning area for the water distribution system encompasses approximately 14.7 square miles.
The planning area is shown on Figure No. 2 as well as on the hydraulic model maps included with
this report.
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FIGURE NO. 2
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POPULATION
Typically, the demand for water in a community is closely related to its residential population. Total
population of a fully developed area heavily contributes to the ultimate size of facilities required.
The rate of population growth is important because it determines when new facilities are required.
The water distribution system examined in this report is designed to serve a build-out residential
population of approximately 39,053 persons. The projected population is based on information
provided by the City’s Planning Staff.
In addition to the estimated residential population, the City’s land use plan also projects 4,030 acres
dedicated to non-residential use.
DEFINITIONS
Designing a water distribution system and establishing water supply requirements involves various
rates of water use, which are generally referred to as water demand. The three most significant
demand rates and a definition of each follows:
1. Maximum Daily Demand: This is the total amount of water used during the day of heaviest
consumption in any given year. This rate is the minimum rate that the high service pumps must
be capable of pumping and the minimum rate of treated water supply required.
2. Maximum Hour Demand: This is the rate in which water is drawn from the entire system during
the hour of maximum consumption on the day of maximum demand. The rate is generally of
short duration between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. or in the evening between 5:00 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. It is most economically provided for by use of elevated storage in addition to water
being supplied to the system by pumpage. The distribution system, including elevated storage
and pumpage, must be capable of satisfying this demand.
3. Minimum Hourly Demand: This is the rate at which water is drawn from the distribution system
during the hour of minimum demand on the day of maximum demand. This demand rate is used
in the analysis of the water distribution system to determine the adequacy of the pump
capabilities to replenish or refill the elevated storage.
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II. - WATER SUPPLY
When the City of Coppell reaches its ultimate development, it will have an estimated population of
39,053 persons. Based on water demands developed for this study, this population will yield a total
maximum daily demand for treated water of approximately 29 million gallons per day (MGD).
Currently, the City of Coppell receives its treated water supply from Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) at
the Village Parkway Pump Station site and will take additional treated water at the future Star Leaf
Pump Station site. The water supplied to the City is transmitted through a 60-inch water line that
supplies the Village Parkway Pump Station.
Table No. 1 below shows the current and projected maximum day supply requirements at each of the
three pump stations.
TABLE NO. 1
Maximum Day Supply (MGD) DWU Delivery Point 2002 Build-Out
Village Parkway Pump Station 20 15
Star Leaf Pump Station 0 14
TOTALS 20 29
Future treated water supply to the proposed Star Leaf Pump Station Ground Storage Reservoir(s) can
be accomplished through one of two treated water sources in the vicinity of the pump station:
1. The Existing 54” Dallas Water Utilities Water Supply Line
The upstream (60”) portion of this line currently serves Coppell’s Village Parkway Pump Station.
Coordination with Dallas Water Utilities and the City of Irving is necessary for connection to this
line and final determination of the capacity available. We understand the City of Coppell
currently has 20 MGD capacity through the existing DWU line to serve the Village Parkway
Pump Station. This is approximately 9 MGD less than the ultimate supply required for the City
at build-out. We recommend that the 29 MGD total supply be balanced between the existing
Village Parkway Pump Station and the future Star Leaf Pump Station.
By tapping the existing DWU Treated Water Supply Line, Coppell would retain DWU as their
sole source of wholesale treated drinking water and thereby simplify contract negotiations and
wholesale water rates.
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2. The new 54” City of Irving water supply line (parallel to the DWU supply line)
Although the treated water in this supply line has its source at the Dallas Water Utilities Elm Fork
Water Treatment Plant, it is owned by the City of Irving. Therefore, a tap on this supply line will
require contract negotiation with the City of Irving and Coppell would likely become customer of
the City of Irving. The water rights in the City of Irving Supply Line originate in Lake Chapman.
The City of Irving pumps raw water out of Lake Chapman into Lake Lewisville. Dallas Water
Utilities treats the City of Irving Raw Water at the Elm Fork Treatment Plant and delivers it to
Irving through the Elm Fork WTP high service pump station. Once the treated water leaves the
DWU City of Irving meter vault at the Elm Fork Plant, it is conveyed to the City of Irving via the
Irving Supply Line.
Additional capacity may be available in this line. For the purposes of enhancing the efficiency of
operation of the two supply lines to Irving, the City of Irving may be interested in trading water
capacity between the supply lines, with the City of Coppell supplementing its existing 20 MGD
with 9 MGD additional maximum day supply. The advantage to Coppell would be an alternate
delivery treated water line downstream of the Elm Fork Treatment Plant to serve the City and
therefore provide a measure of redundancy in the case of a catastrophic failure in one of the two
lines.
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III. - WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DEMANDS
RESIDENTIAL DEMANDS
Analysis and design of the proposed water distribution system is based on the anticipated maximum
water demand and the proposed future land use, including residential population and non-residential
acreage projections, in the City of Coppell. Daily consumption data for the summer of 2000 was
provided by the City. Based on the available information, a maximum daily residential demand of
525 gallons per capita per day (gpcd) has been utilized for this analysis. This information has been
used to determine a demand ratio for the Maximum Hour/Maximum Day.
Records from the summer of 2000 indicate that on August 1, 2000, the City of Coppell experienced
its peak hour demand for the year. Based on this data, the city’s maximum hour to maximum day
ratio is 2.13. This is marginally higher than that observed in other Metroplex area cities and appears
to be related to the City’s water conservation schedule.
Table No. 2 below shows the ratio for the maximum hourly demand rate versus the average demand
rate for the 24-hour period on the day of maximum use (Maximum Hour/Maximum Day).
TABLE NO. 2
WATER DEMAND RATIOS
Maximum Hour/Maximum Day .......................................... 2.13
RESIDENTIAL DEMANDS
Maximum Daily Demand ............................................ 525 gpcd
Maximum Hourly Demand ....................................... 1,217 gpcd
These unit demands and demand ratios are recommended as it is believed that they represent a severe
test of the water distribution system and accurately reflect the per capita demand currently
experienced by the City of Coppell.
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NON-RESIDENTIAL DEMANDS
The analysis and design of the water distribution system is based largely on the total anticipated
water demand and the manner in which that demand is distributed throughout the City. For the
purpose of distributing the non-residential demands within the hydraulic model for this analysis, non-
residential areas, as dictated by the City and their Proposed Land Use Map, were measured. Based
on a review of water consumption rates for the City of Coppell and other North Texas communities,
per acre demands for the non-residential areas were established. The unit demands for each land use
and their corresponding ratios for Maximum Hour/Maximum Day are shown below in Table No. 3.
TABLE NO. 3
NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEMANDS
Maximum Day
Retail ........................................................................................................ 3000 gpad
Office ....................................................................................................... 1500 gpad
Commercial .............................................................................................. 2000 gpad
Light Industrial ......................................................................................... 3000 gpad
Mixed Use ................................................................................................ 2000 gpad
Historic District ........................................................................................ 1500 gpad
Public ....................................................................................................... 1500 gpad
Park ............................................................................................................ 500 gpad
WATER DEMAND RATIOS
Maximum Hour / Maximum Day
Retail .................................................................................................................. 1.50
Office ................................................................................................................. 1.50
Commercial ........................................................................................................ 1.50
Light Industrial ................................................................................................... 1.50
Mixed Use .......................................................................................................... 1.50
Historic District .................................................................................................. 1.50
Park/Public ......................................................................................................... 1.50
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IV. - WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS
The design of the proposed distribution system is based on two extreme conditions. The first
condition, which is used to size the water mains, is based on the water demand throughout the system
during the maximum hour demand period. The second condition, which is used to analyze the refill
rates of the elevated storage, is based on the minimum hourly demand on the day of maximum
demand. The minimum hourly demand rate on the day of the maximum demand is estimated to be
approximately 40% of the maximum daily demand for this analysis. The hydraulic results from both
of these conditions are included in the output data contained in the Appendix of the report.
DISTRIUBTION SYSTEM
The City of Coppell’s Water Distribution System is very close to built-out. The Water Distribution
System Master Plan will require only a few infrastructure improvements and additions to
accommodate the proposed Star Leaf Pump Station and future residential and non-residential growth
in Coppell. The proposed pump station and ground storage tank facilities are shown on the Master
Plan map included with this report. The addition of the Star Leaf Pump Station is discussed in the
following section.
PUMP STATIONS
It is recommended that the City of Coppell plan for a total pump station capacity of approximately 47
million gallons per day. The City of Coppell is currently operating one pump station, the Village
Parkway Pump Station. The current firm capacity of the Village Parkway Pump Station, with the
largest pump out of service, is estimated to be in the range of 27 million gallons per day. The TCEQ
requires the firm capacity of the pump station be calculated with the largest pump out of service. The
Village Parkway Pump Station has no ability to be readily expanded. Therefore, it is recommended
for the City to consider construction of a new pump station located in the general vicinity of the
Dallas Water Utility (DWU) supply line adjacent to MacArthur Blvd. and Star Leaf Road. It is also
recommended that the station be sized for a firm capacity of no less than 20 MGD. The proposed site
is near the existing Dallas supply line and is located favorably to meet the hydraulic conditions of the
City’s distribution system.
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1. VILLAGE PARKWAY PUMP STATION
The Village Parkway Pump Station is located on the northeast corner of Mac Arthur Boulevard
and Sandy Lake Road. The existing pump facilities include two 250 horsepower pumps, three
400 horsepower pumps and one 600 horsepower pump. Using the actual pump curves provided
by the City, and construction record drawings showing the Village Parkway Pump Station layout,
the pump station piping, pumps and ground storage tanks were included in the model. The
hydraulic analysis of the existing system indicates the Village Parkway Pump Station can deliver
in the range of 27 MGD with the 600 horsepower pump and both 250 horsepower pumps out of
service. The Village Parkway Pump Station has no ability to be readily expanded. Therefore, the
Village Parkway Pump Station it considered to be at its ultimate capacity.
2. FUTURE STAR LEAF STATION
The future Star Leaf Pump Station is proposed to be located on proposed Star Leaf Road, just east
of MacArthur Boulevard between Sandy Lake Road and Belt Line Road. This site is near the
DWU supply line and is located favorably to meet the hydraulic conditions of the City’s
distribution system. It is recommended that the future Star Leaf Pump Station be sized for a firm
capacity of no less than 20 MGD.
In the first phase construction of the Star Leaf Pump Station, a building, including slots for the
installation of six pumps, is recommended. Three pumps should be installed in the initial
construction scope. The pumps are expected to be vertical turbine pumps located inside the pump
building. The pump station building will also house the pump control valves, isolation valves,
discharge header, motor control center and a SCADA panel. To match the surrounding
development, it is envisioned that the pump station building be constructed of CMU block with a
decorative brick veneer. The building will likely be founded on a concrete foundation supported
on drilled concrete piers. An overhead monorail crane with a push trolley and hand hoist for
equipment manipulation inside the pump building have been included. One optional layout for
Coppell’s future pump station is shown on the conceptual site plan, Exhibit I, and the elevation
view, Exhibit II.
Table No. 4, below, illustrates an overview of the pump and motor performance data for the
existing Village Parkway and future Star Leaf Pump Station.
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Star Leaf Pump Station Site Plan
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Star Leaf Pump Station Elevation
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TABLE NO. 4
CITY OF COPPELL
PUMP STATION OVERVIEW
VILLAGE PARKWAY PUMP STATION
Pump
No.
Pump
Manufacturer
Impeller Size
(In.)
Rated
Horsepower
Rated Capacity
Flow @ TDH
1 Worthington N/A 450 7000 GPM @ 200’ TDH
2 Worthington N/A 450 7000 GPM @ 200’ TDH
3 Worthington N/A 450 7000 GPM @ 200’ TDH
4 Ingersoll-Dresser N/A 600 9000 GPM @ 210’ TDH
5 Ingersoll-Dresser 17.2 250 3750 GPM @ 200’ TDH EXISTING 6 Ingersoll-Dresser 17.2 250 3750 GPM @ 200’ TDH
FUTURE STAR LEAF PUMP STATION
Pump
No.
Pump
Manufacturer
Impeller Size
(In.)
Rated Capacity
Flow
1 N/A N/A 5500 GPM
2 N/A N/A 5500 GPM PHASE I 3 N/A N/A 3500 GPM
4 N/A N/A 5500 GPM
5 N/A N/A 5500 GPM PHASE II 6 N/A N/A 3500 GPM
GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIRS
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) sets the minimum ground storage
requirements at 130 gallons per capita, resulting in 5.1 million gallons for the City of Coppell at
build-out. However, after careful evaluation, it is recommended that the City have no less than six
hours of total ground storage supply during the maximum day demand period. This volume provides
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for a reasonable level of protection against interruptions in water supply from DWU during the
critical demand period. Using this approach, it is recommended that no less than 14 million gallons
of ground storage be available at build-out.
Presently there are 10.0-million gallons of ground storage in the City of Coppell, all located at the
Village Parkway Pump Station. When the Star Leaf Pump Station is constructed, it is recommended
that an additional 4.0 million gallons of ground storage be provided. The resulting build-out total
volume of ground storage will be approximately 14 million gallons (See Table No. 5, below).
TABLE NO. 5
CITY OF COPPELL
GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR OVERVIEW
Tank Name Location Size (MG)
Village Parkway No. 1 Village Parkway Pump
Station 6.0 EXISTING Village Parkway No. 2 Village Parkway Pump
Station 4.0
Existing SUBTOTAL 10.0
Star Leaf No. 1 Star Leaf Pump Station 2.0 FUTURE Star Leaf No. 2 Star Leaf Pump Station 2.0
Future SUBTOTAL 4.0
GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR GRAND TOTAL 14.0
ELEVATED STORAGE
The City’s existing elevated storage includes the 1.5 million gallon Southwestern Elevated Storage
Tank located on the north side of Southwestern Boulevard between Coppell Road and Freeport
Parkway, and the 2.0 million gallon Wagon Wheel Elevated Tank located off of Southpoint Drive,
west of Royal Lane. In addition to serving as a regulator for the systems water pressure and
providing emergency pressure during potential power outages at the pump stations, elevated storage
in a distribution system serves as a source of supply when the system demand exceeds the ability to
provide water by pumping alone. As previously stated, this normally occurs during the maximum
hour demand situation.
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In the City of Coppell system, the build-out maximum hourly demand has been estimated to be
61 MGD. The City has expressed the desire to expand their pumping capacity to meet the future
demand while maintaining their existing volume of elevated storage. Using an elevated storage
drawdown time of 6 hours, an additional 14 MGD can be contributed from the existing 3.5 million
gallons of elevated storage. Table No. 6, below, summarizes the existing capacities. The master plan
map shows the location of the existing elevated storage tanks.
TABLE NO. 6
CITY OF COPPELL
ELEVATED STORAGE TANK OVERVIEW
Tank Name Location Size (MG)
Southwestern Tank Royal Lane and
Northpoint Drive 1.5 EXISTING Wagon Wheel Tank Southwestern Blvd.
and Coppell Road 2.0
Existing SUBTOTAL 3.5
ELEVATED STORAGE TANK GRAND TOTAL 3.5
MAX DAY PRESSURES
As illustrated on Figure No. 3, Maximum Day Pressure Areas, there are essentially three areas of
pressure over 80 psi within the limits of Coppell’s water system. These pressures are due mainly to
the geography and topography of the landscape as the elevation of the land descends towards the Elm
Fork of the Trinity River.
Although the nodes in the model, in this area, generally register pressures of 80 to 100 psi, the City
Staff has received relatively few complaints from residents who are experiencing associated negative
effects. Potential solutions include pressure reducing valves for the affected area or point-of-use
reducing valves at the affected service connections.
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Figure No. 3
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Pressure reducing valves installed on the system distribution lines are not recommended for this
application. In order to isolate the area of increased pressure, the City would have to purchase and
install at least three 8 to 12-inch pressure reducing valves and multiple blow off valves. This will be
a relatively expensive solution and may have a deleterious affect on water circulation and the ability
of the locally isolated system to handle pressure spikes. In essence, a new pressure plane would be
created for this zone, which is not advisable.
Point-of-use pressure reducing valves may be a more economical and homeowner responsive
solution. Although these units will require periodic maintenance, their installation on the City side of
water meters at affected customer service points is recommended. This will facilitate the
effectiveness of each unit in future years. Nevertheless, it is recommended that the City deal with
high-pressure issues on a case-by-case basis.
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V. - CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
The Water Distribution System Master Plan recommendations are generally identified on the
enclosed Water Distribution Master Plan Map. In addition to the sized water lines shown on the map,
other recommendations for improvements to the water distribution system need to be made to
accommodate build-out conditions. Included in these additional infrastructure improvements is the
construction of the Star Leaf Pump Station to its full build-out capacity, including pump capacity and
ground storage, within the next ten years. Appendix A documents the input information utilized to
develop and run the model in WaterCad (Ver.5.0). For the two critical conditions, Maximum Hour
and Minimum Hour, the data in Appendix A identifies critical system characteristics, which effect
pressure and volume available to the end user.
Table No. 7, below, is a summary of the conclusions and recommendations made in this report, and
provides a comparison with the results presented in the previous water distribution system analysis
for the City of Coppell prepared in 1994 by Rady and Associates.
We recommend the City of Coppell make Dallas Water Utilities aware of the currently projected
maximum day demand of 29 MGD, and begin discussions as to planning efforts to secure the
additional 9 MGD requirement.
At this time the City of Coppell has an agreement to be supplied with water from the Elm Fork
Treatment Plant operated by Dallas Water Utilities through the DWU 60” (reducing to 54” south of
Sandy Lake Road) water line. Although there is an existing 54” water line owned and operated by
the City of Irving running parallel to the DWU line adjacent to the future Star Leaf Pump Station, the
City of Coppell does not have a contractual relationship with the City of Irving to receive water out
of this line. There may be good reasons for both Coppell to approach the City of Irving with the goal
of finding a way to trade water between the DWU line and the Irving line so that Coppell would
obtain a second source of supply to the Star Leaf Pump Station from Irving. The cost of such an
arrangement may or may not make the opportunity attractive. It is recommended that the City of
Coppell approach the City of Irving in the near future to initiate discussions in this regard.
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TABLE NO. 7
CITY OF COPPELL
MASTER PLAN REPORT COMPARISON
1994 Master Plan
By Rady and Associates
2004 Master Plan Difference
Planning Area (acres) 9,408 9,408 N/A
Population Projection 40,000 39,053 − 947
Maximum Day per Capita
Demand (gpcd) N/A 525 N/A
Maximum Hour per Capita
Demand (gpcd) N/A 1,217 N/A
Maximum Day System
Demand (MGD) 30 29 - 1
Maximum Hour System
Demand (MGD) 60 61 + 1
Total Elevated Storage
(recommended MG) 5.0 3.5 - 1.5
Total Ground Storage
(recommended MG) 15 14 - 1
Pump Rate (MGD) 52 47 - 5
DEPT: Police
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 6
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming “National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 3, 2004, and
providing City Council Support and Endorsement of National Night Out festivities and authorizing the mayor to
sign.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, August 3rd, neighborhoods throughout Coppell are being invited to join forces with thousands
of communities nationwide for the “21st Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event. National
Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the
Coppell Police Department, will involve over 9,500 communities from all 50 states. In all, over 32 million people
are expected to participate in ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’ on Aug. 3rd.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support
for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community
partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting
back.
From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on August 3rd, residents in neighborhoods throughout Coppell and across the nation
are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. A
light on every porch in every neighborhood is a beacon to a better tomorrow. Many neighborhoods throughout
Coppell will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from police, and youth
activities to show their support of the National Night Out crime prevention event.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, The National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring the 21st Annual
edition of an important nationwide crime and drug prevention event on August 3, 2004, called
“National Night Out;” and
WHEREAS, The “21st Annual National Night Out” provides a unique opportunity for
Coppell, Texas to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in
promoting cooperative police and community drug prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, It is essential that all citizens of Coppell, Texas be aware of the importance
of crime prevention programs and the impact that their participation can have on reducing crime,
drugs, and violence in Coppell, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Police-Community partnerships, neighborhood awareness and safety, and
cooperation are important themes of the “National Night Out” program; and
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Crime Watch plays a vital part in assisting the Coppell
Police Department through joint crime prevention efforts in Coppell.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Douglas N. Stover, Mayor of the City of Coppell, do hereby
proclaim Tuesday, August 3, 2004 as
“National Night Out”
in the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Coppell to be affixed this ___________ day of July 2004.
____________________________________
Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Libby Ball, City Secretary
DEPT: City Secretary
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 7
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Introduction of Fire Chief Robert Halton.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %firechief
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 8
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITIZENS' APPEARANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-964
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING RULES, TIMES AND
PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THE
FOLLOWING ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AS THE RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR
CONDUCTING COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS:
The City of Coppell Code of Ordinances, Article 1-10 "Rules, Times and Procedures for Conducting City
Council Meetings," be, and the same is hereby, amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1-10
RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
". . .
1-10-6.2.1 CITIZENS APPEARANCE
Persons wishing to speak on any matter other than an item scheduled for a public hearing on the agenda, must sign
a register and list their residence address, provided by the City Secretary on a table outside the Council Chambers,
and such persons may be heard only at the "Citizens Appearance" portion of a regular meeting or special meeting.
Each speaker must state his or her name and address of residence. Presentations by individuals during the
"Citizens Appearance" shall be limited to two (2) minutes each. An individual speaker's time may be extended for
an additional two (2) minutes with the approval of a majority of the Council members present. There shall be a
cumulative limit of twenty (20) minutes allotted of any regular or special Council meeting. Those persons who
signed up to speak at the "Citizens Appearance" shall be called upon in the order that they have signed the
provided register. No personal attacks by any speaker shall be made against any member of the Council, Mayor,
individual, group or corporation (Charter Article 3, Section 3.12).
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DEPT: City Secretary
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 9/A
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of minutes: July 6, 2004
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %minutes
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MINUTES OF JULY 6, 2004
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Special Called Session on
Tuesday, July 6, 2004, 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
Diana Raines, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmember Tunnell was absent from the meeting. Also present were City
Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney David Dodd.
SPECIAL SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code – Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding the sale of city property east of
Coppell Road and south of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:46 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:13
p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Board and Commission Interviews.
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B. Discussion regarding a ban on fishing at Allen Road Park.
C. Discussion regarding Animal Ordinance.
D. Discussion regarding Temporary Sign Ordinance
Revisions.
E. Discussion of Agenda Items.
SPECIAL SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Pastor Ken Hovland, Rejoice Lutheran Church led those present in the
Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizens’ Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak on this item.
7. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: June 22, 2004.
B. Consider approval of canceling the regular Council
Meeting scheduled for July 13, 2004.
C. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 9, Section 9-1-15, by
adding Subsection F to provide for additional animal
nuisances by making the owner of such animal(s)
responsible; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with Dallas
County to perform ditch work along Sandy Lake Road
(from Denton Tap Rd. to Coppell Rd.) with Dallas County
and the City of Coppell equally sharing the cost of
materials, equipment and labor necessary to perform the
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work, at a cost not to exceed $11,570 as budgeted in the
IMF; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of a variance to Floodplain
Management Ordinance No. 94-639, Article 4, Section B,
Item 11(a), which states that the Floodplain
Administrator must “assure that conditional approvals
are received from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency before a Floodplain Development Permit is
issued” for the proposed St. Andrews Estates along Old
Denton Creek.
F. Consider approval of a license agreement between the
City of Coppell and Windsor Estates of Coppell
Residential Association, Inc. to allow the existing entry
feature and landscaping to remain within a portion of the
Deforest Road right-of-way; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
Land Use and Development
G. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
145R3, Woodridge, Section 5, Lot 58, Block A, zoning
change from PD-145R (Planned Development-145 Revised)
to PD-145R3 (Planned Development-145 Revision-3), to
allow the construction of a carport to extend to the rear
property line (a variance of 3 feet) located at 1040
Mapleleaf Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1211,
Service Star, zoning change from PD-199-HC (Planned
Development-199-Highway Commercial) to PD-199-HC-S-
1211 (Planned Development-199-Highway Commercial-
Special Use Permit-1211), to allow the development of
auto repair garage, car wash, convenience store and
gasoline service station on approximately 2 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and
MacArthur Blvd., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1215,
Kountry Donuts & Cafe, zoning change from C
(Commercial) to C-S-1215 (Commercial, Special Use
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Permit-1215), to allow a 1,400-square-foot restaurant
with drive-through service on 0.49 of an acre property
located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road,
approximately 500 feet north of Southwestern Blvd., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to pull Item H and approve Items A, B, C
carrying Ordinance No. 2004-1076, D, E, F, G carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-378, and I carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-380.
Councilmember York seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
7H. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1211, Service
Star, zoning change from PD-199-HC (Planned Development-
199-Highway Commercial) to PD-199-HC-S-1211 (Planned
Development-199-Highway Commercial-Special Use Permit-
1211), to allow the development of auto repair garage, car
wash, convenience store and gasoline service station on
approximately 2 acres of property located at the southwest
corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd., and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Case No. S-1211, Service Star,
zoning change from PD-199-HC (Planned Development-199-Highway
Commercial) to PD-199-HC-S-1211 (Planned Development-199-Highway
Commercial-Special Use Permit-1211), to allow the development of auto
repair garage, car wash, convenience store and gasoline service station
on approximately 2 acres of property located at the southwest corner of
S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
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8. Consider approval of the Four Seasons Addition, Lot 2R, (BCE
Specialties, Inc.), Site Plan, to allow the construction of an
approximate 57,302-square-foot office/warehouse on 4.1 acres
of property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road
and Royal Lane.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Four Seasons Addition, Lot
2R, (BCE Specialties, Inc.), Site Plan, to allow the construction of an
approximate 57,302-square-foot office/warehouse on 4.1 acres of
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Royal
Lane subject to the following conditions:
1. A Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to removal of
any protected trees on the site.
2. Contingent upon a revised Landscape Plan and Tree
Preservation Retribution Plan to be brought forth and
submitted in six months and prior to the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy.
3. Compliance with Engineering plat comments.
Plat:
No comments
Preliminary Grading Plan
A. Regarding the note that says “Contractor to
obtain permission in writing from property
owner prior to commencing offsite grading work”
…the City will need that written permission
before the permit is issued.
B. There is an existing inlet at a low point in Royal
Lane where you are showing to construct your
driveway. Due to the fact that it is a low point,
the driveway should be relocated to avoid the
inlet.
Preliminary Drainage Plan
A. Relocate driveway out of the way of the low point
inlet in Royal Lane.
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B. The timing of this project needs to be taken into
consideration with the timing for the Sandy Lake
Road widening project. We expect that the road
will be under construction beginning in October
of this year. If the drainage that is to be
constructed with that project is not in place, you
will need temporary headwall structures on your
outfalls, and some type of temporary bridge
structure for your driveways. Alternatively, you
can construct the driveways at a later day, but
at any rate, coordination is a must for these
projects.
Additional comments may be generated during full
engineering review.
Mayor Pro Tem Raines seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Four Seasons Addition, Lot 2R, (BCE
Specialties, Inc.), Replat, being a replat of Lot 2 of the Four
Seasons Addition, to allow the construction of an approximate
57,302-square-foot office/warehouse on 4.1 acres of property
located along at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Royal Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, 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
Four Seasons Addition, Lot 2R, (BCE Specialties, Inc.), Replat, being a
replat of Lot 2 of the Four Seasons Addition, to allow the construction of
an approximate 57,302-square-foot office/warehouse on 4.1 acres of
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property located along at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Royal Lane subject to the following condition:
1. Compliance with Engineering comments
Plat
No comments
Preliminary Grading Plan
A. Regarding the note that says “Contractor to obtain
permission in writing from property owner prior to
commencing offsite grading work” …the City will need
that written permission before the permit is issued.
B. There is an existing inlet at a low point in Royal Lane
where you are showing to construct your driveway.
Due to the fact that it is a low point, the driveway
should be relocated to avoid the inlet.
Preliminary Drainage Plan
A. Relocate driveway out of the way of the low point inlet
in Royal Lane.
B. The timing of this project needs to be taken into
consideration with the timing for the Sandy Lake Road
widening project. We expect that the road will be
under construction beginning in October of this year.
If the drainage that is to be constructed with that
project is not in place, you will need temporary
headwall structures on your outfalls, and some type of
temporary bridge structure for your driveways.
Alternatively, you can construct the driveways at a
later date, but at any rate, coordination is a must for
these projects.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1216, Cold Stone Creamery,
zoning change request from PD-157R6-C (Planned
Development-157 Revision 6-Commercial) to PD-157R6-C-S-
1216 (Planned Development-157 Revision 6-Commercial-
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Special Use Permit-1216), to allow the operation of an
approximate 1,600-square-foot restaurant to be located at 809
S. MacArthur, Suite 125 (southwest corner of Belt Line Road
and MacArthur Boulevard).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, made a presentation to Council.
Leroy Ho, 2405 Clear Springs Drive South, Irving, Applicant, addressed
Council questions.
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 Raines moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1216, Cold Stone Creamery, zoning change request from PD-
157R6-C (Planned Development-157 Revision 6-Commercial) to PD-
157R6-C-S-1216 (Planned Development-157 Revision 6-Commercial-
Special Use Permit-1216), to allow the operation of an approximate
1,600-square-foot restaurant to be located at 809 S. MacArthur, Suite
125 (southwest corner of Belt Line Road and MacArthur Boulevard)
subject to the following conditions:
1. The property shall be developed in accordance with the site
plan, floor plan and sign plan.
2. The hours of operation shall not exceed 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
seven days a week.
3. Raceway shall match color of building.
Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-186R6-LI, Duke-Freeport,
zoning change request from PD-186R3-LI (Planned
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Development-186 Revision 3-Light Industrial) to PD-186R6-LI
(Planned Development-186 Revision 6-Light Industrial), to
attach a Detail Site Plan to Lots 6 and 7 (formally Building 3),
to allow the construction of a 140,000-square-foot building on
Lot 6 and a 70,000-square-foot building on Lot 7, totaling
approximately 14.13 acres of property located along the west
side of Freeport Parkway, south of Creekview Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, 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 Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-186R6-LI, Duke-Freeport, zoning change request from PD-
186R3-LI (Planned Development-186 Revision 3-Light Industrial) to PD-
186R6-LI (Planned Development-186 Revision 6-Light Industrial), to
attach a Detail Site Plan to Lots 6 and 7 (formally Building 3), to allow
the construction of a 140,000-square-foot building on Lot 6 and a
70,000-square-foot building on Lot 7, totaling approximately 14.13 acres
of property located along the west side of Freeport Parkway, south of
Creekview Drive subject to the following conditions:
1. Make sure visibility issues are addressed for the
median openings when the left turn lanes are
completed. Some of the trees may be within a visibility
area.
Councilmember York seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Duke-Freeport Addition, Lots 6 and 7,
Block A, Replat, being a replat of a portion of Lot 2, Block A, to
allow the construction of a 140,000-square-foot building on Lot
6 and a 70,000-square-foot building on Lot 7, totaling
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approximately 14.13 acres of property located along the west
side of Freeport Parkway, south of Creekview Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, made a presentation to Council.
Brian Straley, 5495 Belt Line, Irving, Applicant, answered questions from
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
Duke-Freeport Addition, Lots 6 and 7, Block A, Replat, being a replat of a
portion of Lot 2, Block A, to allow the construction of a 140,000-square-
foot building on Lot 6 and a 70,000-square-foot building on Lot 7,
totaling approximately 14.13 acres of property located along the west
side of Freeport Parkway, south of Creekview Drive subject to the
following conditions:
1. Refer to the Engineering comments.
Water and Sewer Plan
A. The fire line on Sheet C4.0 shows tying into the existing
system on Lot 5 Block A. That is a privately owned and
maintained system and as such needs to remain
independent of this fire line. Loop your fire line exclusive of
this property.
B. The same is true of the fire line on Lot 6 versus Lot 7 – those
also need to be independent of each other.
C. This is also true of the water and sewer service to these two
buildings. You cannot combine the services, they must be
independent which will require the extension of the existing
8” sanitary sewer onto Lot 7 and two service lines, one for
Lot 7 and one for Lot 6.
D. Water service will need to be relocated from Lot 7 to Lot 6 to
serve the Lot 6 building as well.
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Additional comments may be forthcoming during the full engineering
review.
Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park No. 2, Lot 2,
Block A (Avaya), Site Plan Amendment, to allow the
construction of a 2,204-square-foot enclosed equipment yard
to house two diesel generators and two diesel fuel storage
tanks along the north side of the existing building located at
1111 Freeport Parkway.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Gateway Business Park No.
2, Lot 2, Block A (Avaya), Site Plan Amendment, to allow the construction
of a 2,204-square-foot enclosed equipment yard to house two diesel
generators and two diesel fuel storage tanks along the north side of the
existing building located at 1111 Freeport Parkway subject to the
following condition:
1. A tree removal permit will be required if the five trees are
removed.
2. Within 90 days of the occupant vacating the premises, it will be up
to the Fire Department’s discretion on how to handle the diesel
storage tanks.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-199-HC,
Vista Point II, MacArthur Ridge, zoning change from HC
(Highway Commercial) to PD-199-HC (Planned Development-
199-Highway Commercial) with a Concept Plan to allow the
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development six office/assembly/warehouse buildings, totaling
approximately 200,000-square feet, and five retail/restaurant
pad sites on approximately 26 acres of property located at the
southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, made a presentation to Council.
Steve Golding, 837 Castle Creek Drive, Applicant, addressed questions
from Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-381
for Case No. PD-199-HC, Vista Point II, MacArthur Ridge, zoning change
from HC (Highway Commercial) to PD-199-HC (Planned Development-
199-Highway Commercial) with a Concept Plan to allow the development
six office/assembly/warehouse buildings, totaling approximately
200,000-square feet, and five retail/restaurant pad sites on
approximately 26 acres of property located at the southwest corner of
S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Raines seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught,
Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7H was discussed at this time. Please see Item 7H for minutes.
15. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1030R,
Daddy Jack’s, zoning change from C-S-1030 (Commercial-
Special Use Permit-1030) to C-S-1030R (Commercial, Special
Use Permit-1030 Revised), to allow an outdoor seating area
along the south side of the existing restaurant and private club
located in Suite 101 of the Braewood Shopping Center, 150 S.
Denton Tap Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, made a presentation to Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-382 for
Case No. S-1030R, Daddy Jack’s, zoning change from C-S-1030
(Commercial-Special Use Permit-1030) to C-S-1030R (Commercial,
Special Use Permit-1030 Revised), to allow an outdoor seating area along
the south side of the existing restaurant and private club located in Suite
101 of the Braewood Shopping Center, 150 S. Denton Tap Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Raines seconded the
motion, the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Faught, Suhy and York voting in
favor of the motion.
16. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-201-TH-2,
Riverchase Townhomes, Lots 1-49, zoning change from LI
(Light Industrial) to PD-201-TH-2 (Planned Development-201,
Townhouse-2) to allow the construction of 48 single-family
attached homes and all common areas on 4.42 acres of
property located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard,
approximately 1,400 feet north of Riverchase Drive, and an
amendment to the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom to Residential
High Density, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-
383 for Case No. PD-201-TH-2, Riverchase Townhomes, Lots 1-49,
zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-201-TH-2 (Planned
Development-201, Townhouse-2) to allow the construction of 48 single-
family attached homes and all common areas on 4.42 acres of property
located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 1,400
feet north of Riverchase Drive, and an amendment to the Land Use Plan
of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from Light Industrial/Showroom
to Residential High Density, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
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17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning,
of the Code of Ordinances, Section 12-29-4.2(A) regarding Sign
Regulations for Business districts.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Planning Director, 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 Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and bring back
the Ordinance at the August 10, 2004 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion, the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
18. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Chapter 6, Section 6-15-7, Subsection
3, to provide for additional information to be included on
temporary off-premise signs for religious institutions and by
amending Subsection 6 to provide for school-sponsored events
and athletic events, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Councilmember Peters called for an Executive Session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code – Consultation
with City Attorney.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:14 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 8:23 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve Ordinance No. 2004-1077
amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 6, Section 6-15-
7, Subsection 3, to provide for additional information to be included on
temporary off-premise signs for religious institutions and by amending
Subsection 6 to provide for school-sponsored events and athletic events,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign subject to the following conditions:
1. Limit signs for athletic events at public facilities to the day of
the event.
2. Add a definition of event to be a competition, not a clinic,
camp or practice.
3. The intersection of Beltline and Wrangler be added to the
sign zone areas.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion, the motion carried 4-2
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor
of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmember Peters
voting against the motion.
19. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
20. City Manager's Report.
A. Vector Control.
A. Jim Witt, City Manager, discussed the mosquito control situation.
21. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the 4th of July
Celebration.
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B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Aquatic Center Update.
C. Report by Councilmember Peters regarding National Night
Out.
A. Mayor Stover thanked the City staff for the nice job they did on the
Fourth of July activities.
B. Mayor Stover announced that there was nothing to report on the
Aquatic Center.
C. Councilmember Peters announced that the National Night Out
Activities will be held on Tuesday, August 3rd and encouraged all
citizens to participate in the activities. She also announced all
upcoming National Night Out activities that will be held prior to
August 3rd.
22. Necessary Action Resulting 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.
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Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Libby Ball, City Secretary
DEPT: City Secretary
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 9/B
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approve of confirming appointments of Gary Roden, Bill Rohloff, Jason Crawford, Kris Fichtner and
Matt Hall to serve one-year (1-year) terms on the Economic Development Foundation.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
These names were presented to Council at a May Work Session and need to be confirmed in order to comply with
State law.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %EDFAPPT
DEPT: City Manager
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 9/C
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION: Consider approval of a Travel Policy for Mayor and Council.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: !Travel
CITY OF COPPELL CITY COUNCIL
NAME OF POLICY: Travel Policy POLICY NUMBER: 001
INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED: Mayor and Council
DATE OF INITIAL
ADOPTION:
DATE REVISED:
PURPOSE
The city of Coppell believes that elected officials in fulfilling their responsibilities to our
citizens require travel allocations for educational and legislative purposes. The City Council
has established this Travel Policy to provide concise guidelines for the use of travel funds
allocated under the annual budget.
POLICY
General Rule: Each City Council Member will be allocated $3,000 to be used for educational
and legislative purposes in their role as leaders and stewards of our community. Funds may
be utilized in accordance with the City’s fiscal year of October 1 through September 30. Trips
shall be for conferences or training sessions sponsored by the following organizations:
• National League of Cities
• Texas Municipal League
• U. S. Conference of Mayors
• National Civic League
• Representation of the City’s interest with groups related to the legislative bodies and
administrative agencies of the United States and the state of Texas, including but not
limited to TEX-21, DRMC, North Texas Commission, NTCOG, etc.
• Trips incidental to securing and maintaining the financial condition and beneficial credit
rating of the City.
Municipal related functions in the Dallas Metroplex such as luncheons, banquets and other
events are not covered under this particular travel policy. If an organization requests an
elected official’s representation on a board or committee, said organization must provide that
written request to the Mayor who shall then be responsible for placing it on the agenda in a
manner consistent with the City Council Meeting procedures. Council will then consider
approval of such at a regular Council Meeting, and identify a cost to be associated with the
service on said committee. The cost estimate shall be provided by the elected official
nominated for said position.
BUDGET ALLOCATION
The City Council has allocated $3,000 per elected official for the fiscal year. Council may, also,
provide additional funding for legislative related trips during the annual budget process.
TRIPS IN EXCESS OF BUDGETED AMOUNT
Any travel that exceeds or will exceed the per capita amount budgeted for an elected official,
shall be placed on an agenda for discussion at a Council Meeting Work Session, as well as
action in the Regular Meeting. If additional funds are approved by Council, those funds will
be transferred from Council Contingency and not from one elected official to another. The
Council member requesting additional funds shall make the request for the agenda item in
accordance with the City Council’s meeting procedures.
TRIP PLANNING
The City Manager’s office will in particular instances such as the TML annual conference,
assist in making travel reservations for all elected officials wishing to attend. Council
Members, for individual travel shall strive to make fourteen (14) day advance reservations for
coach travel if air service is required. Lodging shall be at a conference hotel or at lodging of a
similar nature, but in no instance exceed the maximum rates paid at any conference hotel.
Rental car usage will not be reimbursed unless there are multiple Council Members using the
rental car for the same purpose, or it is a solo trip and the Council Member makes a decision
that said car would be beneficial to their attendance at the event.
Any changes in travel reservations resulting in additional fees, shall be deducted from the
annual allocation made per capita. No exception shall be made to this policy.
PAYING FOR THE TRIP
Council Members shall be responsible for their own registration and travel expenses, unless
prior arrangements are made with the City Manager’s office. Within thirty (30) days of
returning from a trip, Council Members should submit on the approved City Council Travel
Expense Form which is attached as Exhibit A, an accounting of that trip including charges
made on the City issued procurement card. Receipts are required for all expenditures except
tips, vending machine purchases, and other miscellaneous expenses not to exceed Ten Dollars
($10.00) per day. All expenditures shall be itemized on the City Council Travel Expense Form
and all receipts shall be attached to this form.
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ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
Allowable expenses are travel, lodging, meals, parking, gratuities, and registration if required.
No funds shall be utilized for expenses outside of these categories.
NON-REIMBURSABLE COSTS
At no time shall the City be responsible for any incremental expenses of a Council Member’s
spouse, child or significant other accompanying them on a trip authorized under this policy.
Also, the City shall not reimburse or incur any costs for the registration for events for spouse,
child or significant other related to said conference.
COUNCIL REVIEW
The Council shall be presented a quarterly report in accordance with the existing financial
systems. The report will provide a detail of individual expenses incurred by Council
Members during the reporting period.
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EXHIBIT "A"NameDate(s) Covered Reason/Purpose for TravelMayor/Council ExpensesSunday Monday Tuesday WednesdayThursday Friday Saturday TotalHotel -$ Registration -$ Airfare/Mileage Reimb.-$ Breakfast -$ Lunch -$ Dinner -$ Taxis or Parking -$ Car Rental-$ Phone (Business)-$ Miscellaneous-$ Sub-Total "City Procurement Card"-$ Sub-Total "Personal Funds"-$ GRAND TOTAL-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ SignatureUse of City Procurement Card: (Mark "C" by any expense paid with the City Procurement Card on the above Travel Summary) Attach a duplicate copy of the itemized receipt for any purchase made with the City of Coppell procurement card. The original procurement card receipts should be attached to the procurement card transaction log and be submitted with the monthly procurement card statement.Use of Personal Credit Card or Cash Receipts: (Mark "P" by any expense paid with your Personal Funds on the the above Travel Summary) Attach an itemized receipt for any personal credit card or cash purchases associated with your City related travel. Reimbursement will be made based upon these receipts.Training/Conference Location MAYOR/COUNCIL TRAVEL SUMMARY
DEPT: Engineering Department
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 9/D
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of a license agreement between the City of Coppell and Jeff Jones concerning encroachments
into an existing drainage easement adjacent to Lot 4, Block F Vistas of Coppell Phase 2A (726 Crestwood Drive);
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of the license agreement will allow the existing portion of the pool and fence to remain within the City of
Coppell drainage easement.
Staff will be available to answer any questions at the council meeting.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: #CrestwoodLA-1AG
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
MEMORANDUM
FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works
Date: July 27, 2003
RE: Consider approval of a license agreement between the City of Coppell and Jeff
Jones concerning encroachments into an existing drainage easement adjacent to
Lot 4, Block F Vistas of Coppell Phase 2A (726 Crestwood Drive); and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
During the week of June 14, 2004, Jeff Jones, property owner at 726 Crestwood Drive, visited the
Engineering Department concerning an encroachment of his pool into an existing drainage easement.
Subsequent to that meeting, Mr. Jones wrote a letter to my office on June 23, 2004 requesting that the city
enter into a license agreement to allow the pool to remain within the easement. This apparently has
become an issue due to the fact that Mr. Jones is in the process of selling his home and the encroachment
in the easement is a problem with obtaining an insured owners policy.
Mr. Jones has known about the encroachment into the 25’ drainage easement since he refinanced his
house several years ago. At that closing, he was provided a survey dated September 20, 2001 that showed
his pool in the easement. It was Mr. Jones’ opinion that the survey was in error; and his lender closed the
loan without any additional documentation from the city. Mr. Jones has now had an additional survey
performed that still shows the pool within the 25’ drainage easement.
The easement was dedicated by plat in 1986 when there was some question whether the property in the
Vistas of Coppell was within the City of Lewisville or Coppell. Obviously, that has since been resolved
in Coppell’s favor. In 1988, a 6’ x 6’ box culvert was installed in the easement to accommodate drainage
from the north side of S.H. 121 south to the levee. So therefore, this is not an easement of which a
portion could be abandoned.
Because the easement cannot be abandoned and the pool encroaches into the easement, the City is once
again placed in the position of needing to approve some type of license agreement to allow the pool to co-
exist within the easement.
The license agreement provided with this agenda item is a revocable license agreement. This means that
it can be terminated by written agreement of both parties, by the city giving 30 days notice, by the city
upon failure of licensee to perform obligations as set forth in this agreement, or if the city abandons any
interest in the drainage easement encroached within.
The City has only two options in this situation: 1) removal of the pool; or 2) allowing the pool to remain
via some type of license agreement.
Because removal of the pool is not a viable option, I reluctantly recommend the approval of a license
agreement to allow the encroachment of a pool into a 25’ drainage easement at 726 Crestwood Drive.
Staff will be available to answer any questions at the council meeting.
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STATE OF TEXAS §
§ LICENSE AGREEMENT
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between City of Coppell, Texas (hereinafter
referred to as “CITY”) and Jeffrey A. Jones (hereinafter collectively referred to as
“LICENSEE”) acting by and through their authorized representatives.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, LICENSEE own the real property improvements located at 726 Crestwood
Drive and being more particularly described in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated
herein as set forth in full; and
WHEREAS, LICENSEE constructed or caused to be constructed a swimming pool and
fence (hereinafter referred to as the “IMPROVEMENTS”) within City drainage easement as
shown on the attached survey plat marked Exhibit “B” and incorporated herein for all purposes;
and
WHEREAS, LICENSEE has requested the CITY allow the use and occupancy of the
easement for LICENSEE IMPROVEMENTS;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants contained herein and other
valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties
agree as follows:
1.Purpose: CITY hereby grants LICENSEE a revocable license for the purpose of
maintaining and using the swimming pool and fence (the “PERMITTED IMPROVEMENTS”)
encroaching the CITY easement and being more particularly depicted on the map marked
Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
2.Term: The term of this License shall be perpetual, subject, however, to termination by
the CITY as provided herein.
3.Non-exclusive: This License is nonexclusive and is subject to any existing utility,
drainage or communications facilities located in, on, under or upon the easement or property
owned by CITY, any utility or communication company, public or private, to all vested rights
presently owned by any utility or communication company, public or private for the use of the
CITY easement for facilities presently located within the boundaries of the easement and to any
existing lease, license, or other interest in the easement granted by CITY to any individual,
corporation or other entity, public or private.
4.Environmental Protection: LICENSEE shall not use or permit the use of the property
for any purpose that may be in violation of any laws pertaining to the health of the environment,
including without limitation, the comprehensive environmental response, compensation and
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liability act of 1980 (“CERCLA”), the resource conservation and recovery act of 1976
(“RCRA”), the Texas Water Code and the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act. LICENSEE warrant
that the PERMITTED use of the property will not result in the disposal or other release of any
hazardous substance or solid waste on or to the property, and that it will take all steps necessary
to ensure that no such hazardous substance or solid waste will ever be discharged onto the
property or adjoining property by LICENSEE. The terms “hazardous substance and waste” shall
have the meaning specified in CERCLA and the term solid waste and disposal (or dispose) shall
have the meaning specified in the RCRA; provided, however, that in the event either CERCLA
or RCRA is amended so as to broaden the meaning of any term defined thereby, such broader
meaning shall apply subsequent to the effective date of such amendment; and provided further, at
the extent that the laws of the State of Texas establish a meaning for hazardous substance,
release, solid waste, or disposal which is broader then that specified in the CERCLA or RCRA,
such broader meaning shall apply. LICENSEE shall indemnify and hold CITY harmless against
all costs, environmental clean up to the property and surrounding CITY property resulting from
LICENSEE’ use of the property under this License.
5.Mechanic’s liens not permitted: LICENSEE shall fully pay all labor and materials
used in, on or about the property and will not permit or suffer any mechanic’s or material man’s
liens of any nature be affixed against the property by reason of any work done or materials
furnished to the property at LICENSEE’ instance or request.
6.Future City use: This License is made expressly subject and subordinate to the right of
CITY to use the property for any public purpose whatsoever. In the event that CITY shall, at
any time subsequent to the date of this Agreement, at its sole discretion, determine that the
relocation or removal of the PERMITTED IMPROVEMENTS shall be necessary or convenient
for CITY’s use of the property, LICENSEE shall at the sole cost and expense make or cause to
be made such modifications or relocate said PERMITTED IMPROVEMENTS was not to
interfere with the CITY’s or CITY’s assigns use of the property. A minimum of thirty (30) days
written notice for the exercise of the above action shall be given by CITY and LICENSEE shall
promptly commence to make the required changes and complete them as quickly as possible or
reimburse CITY for the cost of making such required changes.
7.Duration of License: This License shall terminate and be of no further force and effect
in the event LICENSEE shall discontinue or abandon the use of the PERMITTED
IMPROVEMENTS or in the event LICENSEE shall remove the PERMITTED
IMPROVEMENTS from the property or upon termination by CITY whichever event first
occurs; or, in the event that the City abandons the property depicted as an easement on Exhibit
B, then this agreement shall be of no further effect.
8.Compliance with laws: LICENSEE agree to abide by and be governed by all laws,
ordinances and regulations of any and all governmental entities having jurisdiction over the
LICENSEE.
9.Indemnification: LICENSEE shall defend, protect and keep CITY forever harmless and
indemnified against and from any penalty, or any damage, or charge, imposed for any violation
of any law, ordinance, rule or regulation arising out of the use of the property by the LICENSEE,
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whether occasioned by the neglect of LICENSEE, its employees, officers, agents, contractors or
assigns or those holding under LICENSEE. LICENSEE shall at all times defend, protect and
indemnify and it is the intention of the parties hereto that LICENSEE hold CITY harmless
against and from any and all loss, cost, damage, or expense, including attorney’s fee, arising out
of or from any accident or other occurrence on or about the property causing personal injury,
death or property damage resulting from use of property by LICENSEE, its agents, employees,
customers and invitees, except when caused by the willful misconduct or negligence of CITY, its
officers, employees or agents, and only then to the extent of the proportion of any fault
determined against CITY for its willful misconduct or negligence. LICENSEE shall at all times
defend, protect, indemnify and hold CITY harmless against and from any and all loss, cost,
damage, or expense, including attorney’s fees arising out of or from any and all claims or causes
of action resulting from any failure of LICENSEE, their officers, employees, agents, contractors
or assigns in any respect to comply with and perform all the requirements and provisions hereof.
10.Action upon termination: At such time as this License may be terminated or canceled
for any reason whatsoever, LICENSEE, upon request by CITY, shall remove all PERMITTED
IMPROVEMENTS and appurtenances owned by it, situated in, under or attached to the CITY
drainage easement and shall restore such property to substantially the condition of the property
prior to LICENSEE’ encroachment at LICENSEE sole expense.
11.Termination: This Agreement may be terminated in any of the following ways:
a. Written agreement of both parties;
b. By CITY giving LICENSEE thirty (30) days prior written notice;
c. By CITY upon failure of LICENSEE to perform its obligations as set forth in this
Agreement;
d. By the City abandoning any interest in the drainage easement.
12.Notice: When notice is permitted or required by this Agreement, it shall be in writing
and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person or when placed, postage prepaid in the
United States mail, certified return receipt requested, and addressed to the parties at the address
set forth opposite their signature. Either party may designate from time to time another and
different address for receipt of notice by giving notice of such change or address.
13.Attorney’s fees: Any signatory to this Agreement, who is the prevailing party in any
legal proceeding against any other signatory brought under or with relation to this Agreement
shall be entitled to recover court cost and reasonable attorney’s fees from the non-prevailing
party.
14.Governing law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas; and
venue for any action shall be in Dallas County, Texas.
15.Binding effect: This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
executing parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.
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16.Entire Agreement: This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties
and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, if any, relating to the property and the
matters addressed herein and may be amended or supplemented only by written instrument
executed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
17.Recitals: The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference.
18.Legal construction: The provisions of this Agreement are hereby declared covenants
running with the property and are fully binding on all successors, heirs, and assigns of
LICENSEE who acquire any right, title, or interest in or to the property or any part thereof. Any
person who acquires any right, title, or interest in or to the property, or any part hereof, thereby
agrees and covenants to abide by and fully perform the provisions of this agreement with respect
to the right, title or interest in such property.
EXECUTED this ______ day of _________________, 2004.
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
By:
JIM WITT, CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
By:
LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY
ACCEPTANCE ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
LICENSEE:
By:
JEFFREY A. JONES
____________________________________
License Agreement - Page 5
CITY’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of _______________, 2004,
by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, on behalf of said
municipality.
___________________________________
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission Expires:
_________________________
____________________________________
License Agreement - Page 6
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _______ day of ___________,
2004, by Jeffrey A. Jones.
Notary Public, State of Texas
My Commission expires:
DEPT: City Manager
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 9/E
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION: Consider approval of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 6,
Section 6-15-8 to provide for additional sign zone locations, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: !Signs
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER
6, SECTION 6-15-7, SUBSECTION 3, AND SECTION 6-15-8, TO
PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED ON
TEMPORARY OFF-PREMISE SIGNS FOR RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
AND BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 6 TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL
RELATED EVENTS AND ATHLETIC EVENTS; PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN SIGN ZONES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Article 6-15 of the City of Coppell Code of Ordinances provides for
temporary off-premise signs; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to expand those provisions to provide for school related
events and athletic events; and,
WHEREAS, adopting such provision is in the interest of the City and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS;
SECTION 1. That Chapter 6 of the City of Coppell Code of Ordinance, be, and the
same is, hereby amended by amending section 6-15-7 and 6-15-8, which shall read as follows:
“Sec. 6-15-7. Provisions for temporary off-premise signs.
. . . . .
3. Religious institutions: Religious institutions may erect temporary
off-premise signs which refer to location, service schedules, telephone
number or internet web site. . . . . .
. . . . .
6. Community event notices: Bonafide non-profit organizations,
school related events, or athletic events conducted at a local public facility
may erect temporary off-premise signs which refer to an activity or
function. Athletic events shall be defined as a game or match and shall
not include camps, lessons, and related non-competition activities. Signs
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for bonafide non-profit organizations and school related events shall not
be erected for more than ten consecutive days. Signs for athletic events
conducted at a local public facility shall be erected only on the day of the
event. Sign faces shall not exceed six square feet in effective area or 36
inches in height as measured from grade, as depicted in Figure 1. Signs
for events benefiting non-profit organizations that are sponsored by a
private business shall use a font for the name of the non-profit that is three
(3) times the size of the font used for the name of the private business as
depicted in Figure 1. Signs may only be placed with the city’s right-of-
ways as listed in Section 6-15-8 Sign Zones, of this Article. No sign will
be otherwise allowed within any street median or attached to any tree,
public utility pole, street sign, traffic control sign or devise or other sign.
A permit shall be required for these signs; however, no permit fee will be
assessed to any non-profit organization or public school related event, all
other organizations must pay the fee otherwise required for on premise
signs.
“Sec. 6-15-8. Sign Zones.
…..
15. Wrangler Drive and Beltline Road *See Fig. 3
16. The following intersections shall be designated sign zones for
school related events only:
a. Natches Trace Drive and Denton Tap Road
b. Mockingbird Lane and Sandy Lake Road
c. Mockingbird Lane and Beltline Road.”
SECTION 3. That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas, in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other
provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or
section of this ordinance, or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be adjudged or held to
be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said
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ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, which shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
as the law and charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the _______ day of
___________________, 2004
APPROVED:
______________________________________
DOUGLAS N. STOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY
(REH/cdb 7/19/04)
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DEPT: Engineering Department
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 10
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of a resolution urging the 79th Texas Legislature to adopt necessary legislation to change the
Texas Transportation Code TRC §545.352 Prima Facie Speed Limits (b)(1) to allow cities the authority to set
residential speed limits by local ordinance without performing a street specific engineering and traffic
investigation; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Approval of this resolution will allow a request of the 79th Legislature to adopt legislation to allow cities a local
option by ordinance to set all residential speed limits.
Staff recommends approval and will be available to answer any questions at the council meeting.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: #Resolution-1AG
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
MEMORANDUM
FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works
Date: July 27, 2004
RE: Consider approval of a resolution urging the 79
th Texas Legislature to adopt
necessary legislation to change the Texas Transportation Code TRC §545.352
Prima Facie Speed Limits (b)(1) to allow cities the authority to set residential
speed limits by local ordinance without performing a street specific engineering
and traffic investigation; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Since my employment with the City of Coppell in 1991, the most frequent traffic complaint that
my office has received is speeding on residential streets.
The Transportation Code has set speeds on urban streets at 30 mph. While there is a mechanism
to reduce those speeds, they are based on a site-specific study for each and every street. As you
may be aware, a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour on residential streets would typically
mean that vehicles are driving at a speed limit of 30-35 miles per hour. We do have some
residential streets in town, most notably Mapleleaf Lane, where the 85% speed is over 40 miles
per hour.
Through the years, the city has tried several mechanisms to reduce speeding on residential
streets. We did meet with some success utilizing speed humps; however, emergency response
times have limited our ability to install speed humps in the future. We currently have removed
all reference to speed humps from our web site, and no longer offer that as an option to reduce
speed on residential streets.
In 1997, I requested an opinion from our city attorney as to whether or not we could change all
residential speed limits to 25 miles per hour. The response was “yes; however, we would have
to conduct an engineering and traffic study on each and every street to determine the proper
speed limit”. This obviously would be a monumental task.
In 1998, the City of Lewisville passed an ordinance changing all of their residential streets to 25
miles per hour. At that time, I again asked our city attorney whether or not we could change our
speed limit to 25 miles per hour strictly by ordinance. His response was “not legally, unless an
engineering and traffic study was performed on each and every street”.
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
Citizens continue to call concerning speeding on residential streets. This has also been brought
out in the initial homeowners association meetings where traffic has seemed to be a major
concern.
The resolution before you this evening is a request of the 79th Legislature to adopt legislation to
allow cities a local option by ordinance to set all residential speed limits.
If we are successful in getting this changed, then the next responsibility for the city will be
defining residential streets and undertaking the task of replacing the existing 30-mph signs on
residential streets.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution and will be available to answer any questions at the
council meeting.
TRANSPORTATION CODE
Ch. 545 OPERATION AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES
§ 545.352. PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS. (a) A speed in excess of the limits established by Subsection (b) or
under another provision of this subchapter is prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable and prudent and
that the speed is unlawful.
Text of subsec. (b) as amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 663, § 2 and Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 739, § 1
(b) Unless a special hazard exists that requires a slower speed for compliance with Section 545.351(b), the
following speeds are lawful:
(1) 30 miles per hour in an urban district on a street other than an alley and 15 miles per hour in an alley;
(2) 70 miles per hour in daytime and 65 miles per hour in nighttime if the vehicle is a passenger car,
motorcycle, passenger car or light truck towing a trailer bearing a vessel, as defined by Section 31.003, Parks and
Wildlife Code, that is less than 26 feet in length, passenger car or light truck towing a trailer or semitrailer used
primarily to transport a motorcycle, or passenger car or light truck towing a trailer or semitrailer designed and used
primarily to transport dogs or livestock, on a highway numbered by this state or the United States outside an urban
district, including a farm-to-market or ranch-to-market road;
(3) 60 miles per hour in daytime and 55 miles per hour in nighttime if the vehicle is a passenger car or
motorcycle on a highway that is outside an urban district and not a highway numbered by this state or the United
States;
(4) 60 miles per hour outside an urban district if a speed limit for the vehicle is not otherwise specified by
this section; or
(5) outside an urban district:
(A) 60 miles per hour if the vehicle is a school bus that has passed a commercial motor vehicle
inspection under Section 548.201 and is on a highway numbered by the United States or this state, including a farm-
to-market road;
(B) 50 miles per hour if the vehicle is a school bus that: (i) has not passed a commercial motor vehicle
inspection under Section 548.201; or (ii) is traveling on a highway not numbered by the United States or this state;
or
(C) 60 miles per hour in daytime and 55 miles per hour in nighttime if the vehicle is a truck, other than
a light truck, or if the vehicle is a truck tractor, trailer, or semitrailer, or a vehicle towing a trailer other than a trailer
described by Subdivision (2), semitrailer, another motor vehicle or towable recreational vehicle.
Text of subsec. (b) as amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 663, § 2 and Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1346, § 1
(b) Unless a special hazard exists that requires a slower speed for compliance with Section 545.351(b), the
following speeds are lawful:
(1) 30 miles per hour in an urban district on a street other than an alley and 15 miles per hour in an alley;
(2) 70 miles per hour in daytime and 65 miles per hour in nighttime if the vehicle is on a highway
numbered by this state or the United States outside an urban district, including a farm-to-market or ranch-to-market
road, except as provided by Subdivision (4);
(3) 60 miles per hour in daytime and 55 miles per hour in nighttime if the vehicle is on a highway that is
outside an urban district and not a highway numbered by this state or the United States;
(4) outside an urban district:
(A) 60 miles per hour if the vehicle is a school bus that has passed a commercial motor vehicle
inspection under Section 548.201 and is on a highway numbered by the United States or this state, including a farm-
to-market road;
(B) 50 miles per hour if the vehicle is a school bus that: (i) has not passed a commercial motor vehicle
inspection under Section 548.201; or (ii) is traveling on a highway not numbered by the United States or this state;
or
(C) 60 miles per hour in daytime and 55 miles per hour in nighttime if: (i) the vehicle is a truck, other
than a light truck, or if the vehicle is a truck tractor, trailer, or semitrailer; and (ii) the vehicle is on a farm-to-market
or ranch-to-market road; (5) on a beach, 15 miles per hour; or (6) on a county road adjacent to a public beach, 15
miles per hour, if declared by the commissioners court of the county.
(c) The speed limits for a bus or other vehicle engaged in the business of transporting passengers for
compensation or hire, for a commercial vehicle used as a highway post office vehicle for highway post office service
in the transportation of United States mail, for a light truck, and for a school activity bus are the same as required for
a passenger car at the same time and location.
(d) In this section:
(1) "Interstate highway" means a segment of the national system of interstate and defense highways that is:
(A) located in this state;
(B) officially designated by the Texas Transportation Commission; and
(C) approved under Title 23, United States Code.
(2) "Light truck" means a truck with a manufacturer's rated carrying capacity of not more than 2,000
pounds, including a pick-up truck, panel delivery truck, and carry-all truck.
(3) "Urban district" means the territory adjacent to and including a highway, if the territory is improved
with structures that are used for business, industry, or dwelling houses and are located at intervals of less than 100
feet for a distance of at least one-quarter mile on either side of the highway.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, § 30.110(a), eff.
Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1020, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 663, § 2, eff. June
18, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 739, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1346, § 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1999.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, URGING THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT NECESSARY
LEGISLATION TO CHANGE SECTIONS 545.352(b)(1) AND 545.356 OF THE TEXAS
TRANSPORTATION CODE (“PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS” AND “AUTHORITY
OF MUNICIPALITY TO ALTER SPEED LIMITS”) TO ALLOW CITIES THE
AUTHORITY TO SET SPEED LIMITS ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS BY LOCAL
ORDINANCE WITHOUT PERFORMING A STREET SPECIFIC ENGINEERING AND
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION.
WHEREAS, reduction of speed on local streets continues to be a significant citizen
concern in the City of Coppell; and
WHEREAS, a speed of 30 mph on residential streets is considered to be excessive in the
City of Coppell; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Coppell have requested that the City of Coppell seek
legislative changes to provide the authority to all cities to approve a local ordinance to reduce
residential speed limits without performing a street specific engineering and traffic investigation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COPPELL, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS:
Section 1: The 79th Texas Legislature is hereby urged to amend in part Section
545.352(b)(1) and Section 545.356 of the Texas Transportation Code, to read as follows:
“542.352 PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS.
. . . . .
(b) Unless a special hazard exists, the following speeds are lawful:
(1) 30 miles per hour in an urban district on a street other than an alley and 15
miles per hour in an alley, unless a municipality has adopted an ordinance
to establish a different speed limit on a residential street within such urban
district other than an alley.
. . . . .
545.356 AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY TO ALTER SPEED LIMITS.
66350
66350
. . . . .
(d) Notwithstanding the limitation contained in this section and the rule established
by Section 545.352, the governing body of a municipality, may establish by
ordinance a prima facie maximum speed on a residential street within an urban
district without an engineering and traffic investigation, except or unless as
otherwise established in compliance with this chapter.”
Section 2: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
DULY PASSED by the City of Council of the City of Coppell, Texas this _______ day
of July 2004.
CITY OF COPPELL
______________________________
DOUGLAS N. STOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________
LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY
DEPT: City Manager
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 11
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION: Consider approval of directing the Planning and Zoning Commission to hold a public hearing
concerning amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In February of this year, the Economic Development Committee initiated discussions with the Park Board
regarding the impact of the current tree preservation requirements on potential development of certain parcels in
the City. After discussion at both the Park Board and Economic Development Committee meetings over the past
several months, it is recommended that trees located within a proposed building pad site, in industrially zoned
areas only, be exempt with regard to tree reparation.
On June 14, 2004, the Park Board voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the change to the tree preservation
requirements.
On July 7, 2004, the Economic Development Committee unanimously recommended approval of the change to the
tree preservation requirements.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: !Trees
Tree Mitigation Comparison
Coppell Flower Mound Grapevine Lewisville Carrollton
Trees
Mitigated
100% Site 0% of Site
(Lakeside Bus. &
Denton Creek
Districts)
Trees outside
Building & Parking
Pad only
Trees outside
Building Pad only
100% Site
(Short List of
Protected Trees)
Replacement
Options
Up to 50% of
inches removed
(An addt’l. credit
can be given if a
certain level of
trees are
preserved)
NA Up to 100% of
inches removed
UP to 100% of
inches removed
Up to 100% of
inches removed
Fees
(Paid into a
Tree
Reforestation
Fund)
$100 Per
Caliper Inch
NA 125% of cost of
new 3” inch
(intended to
include
installation)
5-9” $500
10-14” $1,000
15-24” $1,500
25”+ $2,000
$185 Per
Caliper Inch
Notes:Fees collected
vary.
Anticipate
$95,00 payment
in the near
future.
NA If fees are paid,
typically range in
the lower
thousands.
If fees are paid,
typically rang in
the lower
thousands.
Largest was
$17,000
If fees are paid,
typically range in
the lower
thousands.
Largest was
$60,000.
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 12
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM WORK SESSION
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %necessaryactionwork
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 13
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Repor t by Mayor Stover regarding Aquatic Center Update
B. Repo r t by Mayor Stover regarding Budget Workshop
C. Repor t by Mayor Stover regarding New Teacher Breakfast.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %mayorreport
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 14
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD - Mayor Pro Tem Raines.
B. Coppell ISD - Mayor Pro Tem Raines and Councilmember Suhy.
C. Coppell Seniors - Councilmember York.
D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember Peters.
E. Economic Development Committee - Councilmembers Faught and Tunnell.
F. Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
G. Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Councilmember Brancheau
H. Metrocrest Social Ser vice Center - Councilmember Brancheau.
I. Nor th Texas Council of Governments - Councilmember Tunnell.
J. NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management - Councilmember Suhy
K. Nor th Texas Commission - Councilmember Peters.
L. Senior Adult Ser vices - Councilmember Faught.
M. Town Center/Architectural Committee - Councilmember Faught.
N. Trinity River Common Vision Commission - Councilmember Faught.
O. Trinity Trail Advisory Commission - Mayor Pro Tem Raines.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 06/03 Document Name: %ccommreport
DATE: July 27, 2004
ITEM #: 15
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %necessaryactionexec
CERTIFICATE OF AGENDA ITEM SUBMISSION
Council Meeting Date: July 27, 2004
Department Submissions:
Item Nos. 9/D and 10 were placed on the Agenda for the above-
referenced City Council meeting by the Engineering Department. I have
reviewed the Agenda Requests (and any backup if applicable) and hereby
submit these items to the City Council for consideration.
____________________
Engineering Department
Financial Review:
I certify that I have reviewed all the items submitted for consideration on
the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council Meeting and have inserted
any financial comments where appropriate.
____________________
Finance Department
City Manager Review:
I certify that I have reviewed the complete Agenda and Packet for the
above-referenced City Council Meeting and hereby submit the same to the
City Council for consideration.
____________________
City Manager