CM 2005-10-11MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11~ 2005
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 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
Tim Brancheau, Mayor Pro Tem
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Thom Suhy, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City
Attorney Robert Hager.
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
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)
Convene Executive Session
A.
Be
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. City of Coppell vs. Barney Barnett, et al.
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Sale of property east of Coppell Road, south of
Bethel Road and west of Park.
2. Sale of property east of Hammonds, south of Bethel
and west of Coppell Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:10 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Code Red Update.
B. BriefinE on ParkinE Prohibition on City streets.
C. Discussion of AEenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION
4. Convene ReEular Session.
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Councilmember York led those present in the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Introduction of the City's Founding Families and consideration
of a Proclamation honoring them.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover recognized the members of Coppell's early founding families
who were present at the meeting. He read the Proclamation and
presented it to the families who were present.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation honoring the
City's Founding Families. Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and
York voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming the week of
October 9th through 15th, 2005, as Fire Prevention Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Chief Halton, Deputy Chief Oates and former Chief Lee.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a Proclamation proclaiming the
week of October 9th through 15th, 2005, as Fire Prevention Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Faught seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and
York voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of a Proclamation namint[ the week of
October 23 throutih October 31, 2005 as Red Ribbon Week, and
authorizint; the Mayor to sitin.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the
same to R. J. Harr and McGruff.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve a Proclamation
naming the week of October 23 through October 31, 2005 as Red Ribbon
Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Suhy
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
10.
Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizen appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
11.
Consider approval of the followint[ consent atienda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: September 27, 2005.
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Consider approval of entering into an Interlocal
Agreement with Northwest Dallas County Flood Control
District for sediment removal from box culverts beneath
Riverchase Drive, in an amount of $45,529.30 as provided
for in the Drainage Utility District fund; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Ce
Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
No. 010996.3, as heretofore amended, concerning Impact
fees, Engineering fees, and Library fees, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
De
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Article 6-15,
Section 6-15-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Coppell by adding additional sign zones, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Ee
Consider approval of a nine-month extension to the
expiration date of the Beltline Trade Center, Lot 1, Block
1, Minor Plat, to allow the development of an
approximate 375,000-square-foot warehouse distribution
building on 27.072 acres of property located alonE the
north side of Beltline Road, approximately 1,000 feet east
of North Lake Drive.
Fe
Consider approval of an Ordinance for a text amendment
to delete Article 26, Sections 12-26-0 through 12-26-7, HI
(Heavy Industrial) district and any other reference in
Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Land
Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive Master Plan from
Neighborhood Retail to Historic on 3.2 acres of property
alonE the south side of Bethel Road, east of Freeport
Parkway and a zoning change for Case No. ZC-618(CH)
from R (Retail) to H (Historic), to expand and incorporate
3.2 acres of property alonE the south side of Bethel Road,
east of Freeport Parkway into the designated Historic
district, and authorizing the Mayor to siEn.
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Consider approval of an Ordinance for a text amendment
to Chapter 12, Zonintl, of the Code of Ordinances, Article
30, Sections 12-30-4, A (Atlricultural) district; 12-30-5,
SF-ED (Sintile Family Estate District); and 12-30-12, LI
(Litlht Industrial) district, to require a Special Use Permit
for a temporary batch plant maintained in excess of one
hundred and eil/ihty (180) days, and authorizinl/[ the Mayor
to sitln.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Resolution No. 2005-1011.1, D carrying Ordinance No. 2005-
1112, E, F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-419, G carrying Ordinance
No. 91500-A-420 and H carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-421.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Old Coppell Townhomes, Lot 1OR,
Block A, Replat, to allow the abandonment of a 5' access
easement on the east side of Lot 10, 518 Mobley Way.
Councilmember Faught filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City
Secretary on this item and left the dais at this time.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Old Coppell Townhomes, Lot 10R, Block A, Replat, to allow the
abandonment of a 5' access easement on the east side of Lot 10, 518
Mobley Way. Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers
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Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Suhy and York voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmember Faught abstaining by having filed a Conflict
of Interest Affidavit.
Councilmember Faught rejoined Council on the dais at this time.
13.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1229-LI, Kidz Muze, zoning
change request from LI {Light Industrial) to S-1229-LI {Special
Use Permit-1229-Light Industrial), to allow the operation of an
approximate 22,000-square-foot indoor recreation/entertain-
ment center to be located at 989 W. Sandy Lake Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
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. S-1229-LI, Kidz Muze, zoning change request from LI (Light
Industrial) to S-1229-LI (Special Use Permit-1229-Light Industrial), to
allow the operation of an approximate 22,000-square-foot indoor
recreation/entertain-ment center to be located at 989 W. Sandy Lake
Road, subject to the following conditions:
The property shall be developed in accordance with the Site Plan,
Floor Plan and Sign Plan.
Parking shall be provided as outlined in the letter dated August 15,
2005, from the property owner.
The hours of operation shall not exceed 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.,
seven days a week. This facility may remain open beyond these
stated hours during periodic lock-in or similar events.
The parking areas serving this facility shall remain lit during
nighttime the hours of operation.
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Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1230-C, The Dinner Station,
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to S-1230-C
(Special Use Permit-1230-Commercial}, to allow the operation
of an approximate 1,960-square-foot food-assembly center to
be located at 757 S. MacArthur Road (Coppell Crossing}.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1230-C, The Dinner Station, zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to S-1230-C (Special Use Permit-1230-Commercial), to
allow the operation of an approximate 1,960-square-foot food-assembly
center to be located at 757 S. MacArthur Road (Coppell Crossing),
subject to the following conditions:
The property shall be developed in accordance with the Site Plan,
Floor Plan and Sign Plan.
The retail hours of operation shall not exceed 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
15.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1228-C, Coppell Montessori
Academy, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to S-
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1228-C (Special Use Permit-1228-Commercial), to allow the
construction of an approximate 11,700-square-foot day care
facility on 1.68 acres of property located alonE the north side
of Fitness Court, approximately 250-feet west of Denton Tap
Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1228-C, Coppell Montessori Academy, zoning change request
from C (Commercial) to S-1228-C (Special Use Permit-1228-Commercial),
to allow the construction of an approximate 11,700-square-foot day care
facility on 1.68 acres of property located along the north side of Fitness
Court, approximately 250-feet west of Denton Tap Road, subject to the
following condition:
1)
Existing trees must be protected during construction, and a Tree
Removal Permit will be required prior to construction of the
"Future Phase."
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
16.
Consider approval of the Denton Tap Development, Lot 3,
Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the construction of an
approximate 11,700-square-foot day care facility on 1.68 acres
of property located alonl/[ the north side of Fitness Court,
approximately 250-feet west of Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the Denton Tap Development,
Lot 3, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the construction of an approximate
l l,700-square-foot day care facility on 1.68 acres of property located
along the north side of Fitness Court, approximately 250-feet west of
Denton Tap Road, subject to the following Engineering comments:
1)
Include offsite drainage areas that affect the site. How and where
are these drainage areas being drained? Be advised that the
property to the east is being re-developed and has been re-platted.
9.)
The location and configuration of the proposed fire hydrant and
utilities will need to be revised. A second fire hydrant will be
required on the site. Additional comments will be generated upon
detailed engineering review.
Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
17.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-211-S-1226-
H, Hard Eight Pit Bar-B-(~ Restaurant with Private Club, zoning
change from R (Retail} to PD-211-S- 1226-H (Planned
Development-211-Special Use Permit-1226-Historic}, to attach
a Detail Site Plan to allow the development of an approximate
14,120-square-foot restaurant and private club, with outdoor
seating and cooking areas, on 1.9 acres of property located
along the south side of Bethel Road, east of Freeport Parkway,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-422 for
Case No. PD-211-S-1226-H, Hard Eight Pit Bar-B-Q Restaurant with
Private Club, zoning change from R (Retail) to PD-21 i-S- 1226-H (Planned
Development-211-Special Use Permit-1226-Historic), to attach a Detail
Site Plan to allow the development of an approximate 14,120-square-foot
restaurant and private club, with outdoor seating and cooking areas, on
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1.9 acres of property located along the south side of Bethel Road, east of
Freeport Parkway, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
18.
Consider approval of awardint; Bid/Contract # Q-0805-02 to
J.T. Dersner, Inc. for the construction of the Belt Line
Road/Denton Tap Road 16-Inch Water Line (Airline Drive to
Bethel Road} project, in an amount of $791,659.50, as
provided for in CIP funds; and authorizint; the City Manatier to
sitin.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve awarding Bid/Contract # Q-
0805-02 to J.T. Dersner, Inc. for the construction of the Belt Line
Road/Denton Tap Road 16-Inch Water Line (Airline Drive to Bethel Road)
project, in an amount of $791,659.50, as provided for in CIP funds; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign and authorize the City Engineer &
City Manager to negotiate for an early completion bonus.
Councilmember Suhy seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
19.
Necessary action resultint; from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
20.
City Manatier's Report.
A. Update on the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
City Manager Jim Witt updated Council on the upcoming October 29th
celebration at Andy Brown East.
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21.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Metroplex Mayors'
Meeting.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the North Lake North
Campus Forum.
A. Mayor Stover had no report from the Metroplex Mayors' Meeting.
Mayor Stover advised he had attended the North Lake North
Campus Forum. The school will focus on night school and
weekend school and they are looking for a temporary facility to use
during the construction of the new campus. Completion of the
college is scheduled for the end of 2007 with classes to begin in the
Spring of 2008.
22. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
City Attorney Robert Hager advised he had briefed Council on the case of
the City of Coppell vs. Barney Barnett during Executive Session. He
reported that the City had been successful in obtaining an Agreed
dudgment that was entered on September 30, 2005. As a result of the
order the garage and the superstructure must be removed from the
premises on or before October 31st. In the event the property is sold, the
new owners are obligated to either obtain a new permit to take down the
materials or building something else or the City will have the right to go
in and remove the garage and the structures other than the original
house.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
Do,las N, ~t~ov ~r, Mayor
-~bb½ Ball,l~y Secretary
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