CM 2006-02-14MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, February 14, 2006, 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 (early departure)
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.
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)
e
Convene Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1.
2.
Be
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Peter David Winel/iarner vs. City of Coppell, et al.
The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
District opposition to a chanl/ie of zoninl/[ request of
the Billintlsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoninl/[ Case Number Z045-107 and City of Coppell
vs. CB Parkway Business Center VI, et al in the
County Court at Law No. 3.
Western Rim Investors (Mansions by The Lake) vs.
The City of Coppell and Michael J. Hodtle.
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
rel/iardinl/[ Real Property.
1. Discussion retlardintl property west of Park and
south of Bethel.
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Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
rel/iardinl/[ Economic Development Nel/iotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospect in Old Coppell.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive Session at 6:35
p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A.
B.
C.
Discussion retlardintl direction on the Stratetlic Plan.
Discussion rel/iardinl/[ Town Center site plans.
Discussion retlardintl installation of hooded left
Wendy's/ Goodyear intersection with Denton Tap Road.
Discussion rel/iardinl/[ overhead utilities on Bethel Road.
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Discussion retlardintl first Council
early votintl.
Discussion of Atlenda Items.
Meetinl/[ in May and
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Peter David Winel/iarner vs. City of Coppell, et al.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
rel/iardinl/[ Real Property.
1. Discussion retlardintl property west of Park and
south of Bethel.
C. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
rel/iardinl/[ Economic Development Nel/iotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospect in Old Coppell.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 6:52 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:58
p.m. and reconvened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
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4. Convene ReEular Session.
Invocation.
Councilmember York led those present in the Invocation.
Pledtle of Alletliance.
Scouts from Troop 8888 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Two students from Northlake college were also recognized.
Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizen appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the followinl/[ consent al/ienda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: January 24, 2006.
Consider approval of a Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Coppell, Texas, Dallas, County, Texas,
desil/inatinl/[ the City Secretary to serve as the Public
Information Coordinator and authorizintl the Mayor to
sitln.
Consider approval of a Resolution authorizinl/[ the City
Manal/ier to execute a lease or rental al/ireement for the
rental of one or more ADA Ivotronic V. 8.0.1.0 or other
approved Accessible Votinl/[ System from the County of
Dallas or other qualified providers to be provided in each
pollinl/[ place in every location used to conduct any
General or Special Election ordered on or after January 1,
2006, and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Consider approval of a l/[rant between the city of Coppell,
the Coppell Education Development Corporation, and the
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Lewisville Independent School District in the amount of
$29,693.36 and authorizintl the City Manatler to sitln.
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Consider approval of an Interlocal Al/ireement between the
City of Coppell and the County of Denton for the sale and
exchanl/ie of Surplus Emerl/iency Equipment, and
authorizintl the City Manatler to sitln.
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Consider approval of an interlocal atlreement with Dallas
County for road wideninl/[ on Sandy Lake Road at
Whisperinl/[ Hills Drive in a cost share amount of
$26,472.17; and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Consider approval of an interlocal al/ireement between the
City of Coppell and the City of Grapevine to provide for
joint biddintl of the construction of Bethel Road and Bass
Pro Drive, between S. H. 121 and Freeport Parkway, and
authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
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Consider approval to utilize the City of Richardson's
contract with Uretek USA, Inc., as authorized by the
Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102,
Subchapter F, to perform our yearly street repair/mud
jackinl/[ prol/iram, in an amount of $50,000 as provided for
in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. ZC-619,
St. Ann Catholic Parish, chantlintl the zonintl from C
(Commercial) to SF-9 (Sintile Family-9) on approximately
5.3 acres of property located at 700 E. Sandy Lake Road,
to expand church uses into an existintl buildintl, and
amendinl/[ the Land Use Plan of the 1996 Comprehensive
Plan, chantlintl the land use from Neitlhborhood Retail to
Public Institutional, and authorizintl the Mayor to sitln.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve Consent Agenda Items
A, B carrying Resolution No. 2006-0214.1, C carrying Resolution No.
2006-0214.2, D, E, F, G, H and I carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-430.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
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Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1232-C, Value Place Hotel,
zoning change request from LI and C {Light Industrial and
Commercial} to S- 1232-C {Special Use Permit- 1232-
Commercial}, to allow the construction of a four-story, limited
service/extended stay hotel, with 121 studio rooms, on 2.076
acres of property located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121
and Northpoint Drive.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Rick Martin, applicant, addressed the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 7:53
p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1232-C, Value Place Hotel, zoning change request from LI and
C (Light Industrial and Commercial) to S-1232-C (Special Use Permit-
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1232-Commercial), to allow the construction of a four-story, limited
service/extended stay hotel, with 121 studio rooms, on 2.076 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of S.H. 121 and Northpoint
Drive. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion failed 1-
6, with Councilmember Suhy voting in favor and Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and York voting against the motion.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-212-LI, Freeport North,
northern portion of Lot. 1, Block 1, {CitiFinancial), zoning
change request from LI {Light Industrial) to PD-212-LI {Planned
Development-212-Light Industrial), to amend the approved Site
Plan to allow an expansion to the off-street parking areas; to
allow deficits in parking and landscaping, and to allow
additional site modifications on 12.28 acres of property
located at 1111 Northpoint Drive {southwest corner of
Northpoint Drive and Royal Lane).
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council and indicated the Applicant had requested to postpone this
item until March 9, 2006.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to postpone Case No. PD-212-LI, Freeport
North, northern portion of Lot 1, Block 1, (CitiFinancial), zoning change
request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-212-LI (Planned Development-
212-Light Industrial), to amend the approved Site Plan to allow an
expansion to the off-street parking areas; to allow deficits in parking and
landscaping, and to allow additional site modifications on 12.28 acres of
property located at 1111 Northpoint Drive (southwest corner of
Northpoint Drive and Royal Lane), to the March 9, 2006 Council meeting.
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.
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11.
Consider approval of the Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 2R,
Block C {Coppell Business Center lll), Site Plan, to allow the
construction of a 14,545-square-foot office buildintl on 1.51
acres of property located alonE the west side of Lakeshore
Drive, approximately 677 feet south of Wranl/iler Drive.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Northlake 635 Business
Park, Lot 2R, Block C (Coppell Business Center iii), Site Plan, to allow
the construction of a 14,545-square-foot office building on 1.51 acres of
property located along the west side of Lakeshore Drive, approximately
677 feet south of Wrangler Drive subject to the following condition:
To include more monument sign details on the elevation to make
sure it complies with the zoning ordinance.
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.
12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 2R,
Block C {Coppell Business Center lll), Replat, to allow the
construction of a 14,545-square-foot office buildintl on 1.51
acres of property located alonE the west side of Lakeshore
Drive, approximately 677 feet south of Wranl/iler Drive.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant 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.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 2R, Block C (Coppell Business Center
iii), Replat, to allow the construction of a 14,545-square-foot office
building on 1.51 acres of property located along the west side of
Lakeshore Drive, approximately 677 feet south of Wrangler Drive subject
to the following condition:
1. Compliance with all Engineering comments as follows:
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Grading and Drainage Plan:
1. The surface drainage from drainage area 1 should not
sheet flow to the street. Pick up this flow and convey
it to the storm drain system on site.
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Landscape Planting Plan, LP1.1
1. Trees should not interfere with the sanitary sewer.
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.
13.
Consider approval of the Coppell Town Center Addition, Lot 1,
Block 1, (Justice Center.) Site Plan .A.m. endmen, t, to allow a
4,028-square-foot expansion to the exlstlnl/[ Justice Center and
a revised parkinl/[ layout located at 130 Town Center
Boulevard.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Gary Beeman, appplicant architect, answered Council questions.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Coppell Town Center
Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, (Justice Center) Site Plan Amendment, to allow
a 4,028-square-foot expansion to the existing Justice Center and a
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revised parking layout located at 130 Town Center Boulevard subject to
the following conditions:
Continue to coordinate all plans with the Parks and Recreation
Department as they are responsible for the Plaza Project which
surrounds the site plan.
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Construction plans should be submitted for review and
construction permit should be applied for through the Engineering
Department.
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.
14.
Consider approval of the Coppell Town Center Addition, Lot 1,
Block 1, (Fire Station No. 3} Site Plan Amendment, to allow a
3,546-square-foot expansion to the existing Fire Station
located at 133 Parkway Boulevard.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Coppell Town Center
Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, (Fire Station No. 3) Site Plan Amendment, to
allow a 3,546-square-foot expansion to the existing Fire Station located
at 133 Parkway Boulevard subject to the following conditions:
Continue to coordinate all the plans with the Parks and Recreation
Department as they are responsible for the Plaza Project which
surrounds the site plan.
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Construction plans should be submitted for review and
construction permit should be applied for through the Engineering
Department.
Councilmember Tunnell 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.
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15.
Discussion and consideration of compensatintl TXU Electric
Delivery Company for up to six undertlround crossintls alonE
Bethel Road, from Coppell Rd. to the west city limits, in an
estimated cost of $250,000; and authorizintl the Director of
Enl/iineerinl/[ to execute the ril/iht-of-way use permit application.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering/Public Works, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau moved to approve burying the overhead line
at the intersection of Bethel Road and Freeport Parkway, both the
East/West line and the North/South line and also the crossing near Loch
Lane and authorize the Director of Engineering to execute the right-of-
way use permit application with TXU. 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.
Items C and E from the Work Session were discussed at this time due to time
running out during the actual Work Session.
16. Necessary action resultintl from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
17.
City Manatler's Report.
A. 121 Construction Update.
B. East Sandy Lake Road Update.
City Manager, Jim Witt, updated Council on the 121 Construction
project and East Sandy Lake Road.
18. Mayor and Council Reports.
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Report by Mayor Stover retlardintl the Father/Dautlhter
and Mother/Son Valentine's Dance.
Mayor Stover reported on the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son
Valentine's Dance and the great lengths that Parks and Recreation
staff extended themselves to entertain and impress the attendees
to make it a memorable event.
Councilmember Tunnell departed at the end of the Mayor's report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Reconvene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
District opposition to a chanl/ie of zoninl/[ request of
the Billintlsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoninl/[ Case Number Z045-107 and City of Coppell
vs. CB Parkway Business Center VI, et al in the
County Court at Law No. 3.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 9:02 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at
10:12 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
Convene Regular Session.
(Open to the Public)
19. Necessary Action Resultinl/[ from Executive Session.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau moved to approve motion of settlement
agreement with Western Rim Investors in Cause No. 04CV-13399-R, as
outlined in the letter of December 19, 2005, provided by the City
Attorney of record, except,
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1. Item 3 of said letter will be removed and the State of Texas shall be __
the enforcement authority along State Highway 121, and,
The terms of the agreement will not be transferred or assigned to
any third party or successors in interest.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carded 4-2 with
Mayor Pro Tern Brancheau and Councilmembers Hinojosa-Flores,
Faught, and York voting in favor of the motion with Councilmembers
Peters and Suhy opposed.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve calling for a Special Executive
Session on the Northlake Issue for Thursday, February 23, 2006, at 5:30
p.m. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Suhy and York voting in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
ATTEST:
~tover, Mayor
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