CP 2006-03-09
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA
MARCH 9, 2006
DOUG STOVER, TIM BRANCHEAU, Place 1
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JAYNE PETERS, Place 2 BILLY FAUGHT, Place 5
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES, Place 3 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 Thursday, March 9, 2006, 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 reserves 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
1. Call to order.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene 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 change of zoning request of the Billingsley
Corporation in the City of Dallas, Zoning Case Number Z045-
107 and City of Coppell vs. CB Parkway Business Center VI, et
al in the County Court at Law No. 3.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding the Citizen Summit.
B. Discussion regarding City/Texas Legislative Agenda.
C. Discussion regarding formation of Local Government Corporation.
D. Discussion regarding Council Goals.
E. Discussion regarding Obstruction of Public Rights-of-Way.
F. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Adjourn Work Session.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Service Announcements concerning local civic events and no Council
action is required or permitted.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Consider approval of a proclamation naming March 16, 2006 as
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KID DAY® and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
8. Citizens' Appearances.
9. Consider approval of minutes: February 23, 2006 & February 28, 2006.
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ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
10. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued):
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).
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1094R2-C, Dairy Queen Restaurant,
zoning change request from S-1094R-C (Special Use Permit-1094-Revised-
Commercial) to S-1094R2-C (Special Use Permit-1094 Revision 2-
Commercial), to allow for the renovation of the exterior facade of the
existing building on approximately 0.4 of an acre of property located at
110 Southwestern Boulevard (northwest corner of Southwestern Boulevard
and Denton Tap Road).
12. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
13. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Dallas Christian Leadership Prayer
Breakfast.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Presentation to Northlake
College Government Students.
C. Report by Councilmember Faught regarding Clean Coppell
Earthfest scheduled for April 1.
14. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Adjournment.
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Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
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CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at
the City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this 3rd day of March, 2006, at
__________________.
____________________________________
Libby Ball, City Secretary
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE ON
THE CITY'S WEBSITE (www.ci.coppell.tx.us) UNDER PUBLIC
DOCUMENTS, COUNCIL PACKETS.
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
2006
Economic Development
• Aggressively pursue development partnership on Lesley tract
• Analyze large tract development opportunities
• Continue “hot spot” focus
• Develop strategy for use/sale of city-owned property
• Study revenue enhancements
• Continue focus on vacant retail revitalization
Quality Public Facilities & Infrastructure
• Examine funding opportunities for IMF
• Study continued use of ½-cent sales tax for parks
• Continue focus on local and regional transportation efforts
• Provide quality park and recreation facilities for all
Excellent City Services & High Citizen Satisfaction
• Continue strategic planning for future costs of service delivery
• Timely response with quality service delivery
• Initiate review and revisions of Code of Ordinances
• Develop methods to enhance communication efforts
• Promote citizen involvement
• Examine our effectiveness at participating in state/federal legislative process
Sense of Community
• Develop and support community special events
• Develop and support activities for teens
• Embark on a “Coppell 2025” vision effort
• Continue to evaluate cemetery issue
• Evaluate services and programs for our senior adult community
• Continue to partner with taxing entities serving our community, particularly our ISD’s
Fiscal Stability
• Continue and refine financial planning and forecasting
• Continue systematic management and reduction of debt and expenditures
• Balance expenditures with ability to maintain over time
• Perform cost analysis on all approved projects and programs prior to implementation
• Protect the sales tax base from Streamlined Sales Tax initiative
• Remain aware of external factors and developments that potentially impact the financial
condition of the city
Neighborhood Integrity & Code Enforcement
• Maintain communication with neighborhoods and the community
• Update the Master Plan and Zoning as required
• Continue proactive neighborhood integrity programs
• Access HOA common area maintenance expectations and obligations
Safe Community
• Maintain and improve existing excellent level of service
• Continue focus on Homeland Security
• Provide quality public education programs
• Continue traffic/speed control efforts
DATE: March 9, 2006
ITEM #: ES-2
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
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 change of
zoning request of the Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas, Zoning Case Number
Z045-107 and City of Coppell vs. CB Parkway Business Center VI, et al in the County
Court at Law No. 3.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %executivesession
DATE: March 9, 2006
ITEM #:WS-3
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
WORK SESSION
A. Discussion regarding Citizen Summit
B. Discussion regarding City/Texas Legislative Agenda
C. Discussion regarding formation of Local Government Corporation
D. Discussion regarding Council Goals.
E. Discussion regarding Obstruction of Public Rights-of-Way.
F. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name:
%worksession
DEPT: City Manager
DATE: March 9, 2006
ITEM #: 7
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION: Consider approval of a proclamation naming March 16, 2006 as ABSOLUTELY
INCREDIBLE KID DAY® and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/04 Document Name: !Kid Day
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, March 16, 2006 has been declared by Camp Fire USA, a national youth
development organization, Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®; and
WHEREAS, Camp Fire USA commemorates its 10th annual Absolutely Incredible Kid
Day® on this date; and
WHEREAS, as part of the celebration of children on this day, adults are encouraged to
send letters of love and appreciation to young people in their lives; and
WHEREAS, as the Camp Fire USA mission pledges a firm commitment to building
caring, confident youth and future leaders, an extension of that commitment is handed to caring
adults through this event to express their feelings in a letter or note which has the profound
ability to make a lasting and positive impact on the children in our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Douglas N. Stover, Mayor of the City of Coppell, do hereby
proclaim March 16, 2006 as
"ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KID DAY®"
and urge all adults – moms and dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, mentors and other
adults alike – to participate in Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® and make a difference in the life
of a child. Camp Fire USA encourages all adults to compose a letter on this Absolutely
Incredible Kid Day® and deliver them to the children of Coppell on March 16, 2006.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Coppell
to be affixed this _____ day of March 2006.
___________________________________
Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Libby Ball, City Secretary
DATE: March 9, 2006
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).
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %citapp.doc
DEPT: City Secretary
DATE: March 9, 2006
ITEM #: 9
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of minutes: February 23, 2006
February 28, 2006
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %minutes
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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Special Called Session on
Thursday, February 23, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room 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, Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips
and City Attorney Robert Hager.
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 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent
School District opposition to a change of zoning
request of the Billingsley Corporation in the City
of Dallas, Zoning 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 5:40 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 7:14 p.m. and opened the Special Session.
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
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SPECIAL SESSION (Open to the Public)
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
____________________________________
Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Libby Ball, City Secretary
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, February 28, 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
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.
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 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
District opposition to a change of zoning request of
the Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoning 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 5:44 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive Session at 6:30
p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Review Council Calendars.
B. Old Town Status Report.
C. Discussion regarding Obstruction of Public Rights-of-Way.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Councilmember Faught led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Presentation of the Fiber Optic Service Community Award from
Verizon to the City of Coppell.
Cesar Moncada with Verizon presented a crystal award to Mayor Stover,
City Council and City Staff for being an advance technology leader.
8. Report by Economic Development Committee.
Bill Rohloff, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, made a
report to Council.
9. Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizen appearances.
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CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 14, 2006.
B. Consider approval of a Resolution to amend the Interlocal
Agreement with Northwest Dallas County Flood Control
District for sediment removal from box culverts beneath
Riverchase Drive, as approved by City Council on
October 11, 2005, by revising the original cost of
$45,529.30 to an amount of $87,929.82 as provided for
in the Drainage Utility District Fund; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the City of
Coppell to enter into a Local Transportation Project
Advance Funding Agreement with the State of Texas,
acting by and through the Texas Department of
Transportation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of award of Bid No: Q-0106-01, Right of
Way Mowing Contract, to VMC Landscape Services in the
amount of $93,000.00, as budgeted, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign.
E. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 3,
Article 3-5, by changing the title of said article from
“Sanitation Department” to “Solid Waste and Recycling
Program”; by amending section 3-5-1 to provide for the
creation of the Solid Waste and Recycling Program; by
amending section 3-5-5 by deleting the reference to
residential and replacing with commercial; by amending
section 3-5-12, subsection B, to delete the reference to
the Community Program Coordinator and replace with
the Environmental Health Division; by amending section
3-5-13, subsection F, by amending the cubic yards of
finished compost to be provided each year; and by adding
section 3-5-14 to provide for definitions; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A,
B carrying Resolution No. 2006-0228.1, C carrying Resolution No.
2006-0228.2, D and E carrying Ordinance No. 2006-1121.
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.
11. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract # Q-0106-03 to
Advanced Paving Co. for the reconstruction of Freeport
Parkway, in an amount of $419,616.00, as provided for in CIP
funds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve awarding Bid/Contract
#Q-0106-03 to Advanced Paving Co. for the reconstruction of Freeport
Parkway, in an amount of $419,616.00, as provided for in CIP funds; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign. 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.
12. Consider approval of an Interlocal Participation Agreement
between the City of Coppell and the Public Employee Benefits
Alliance (PEBA) to provide for joint request for proposals on
employee benefit programs and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to approve an Interlocal Participation
Agreement between the City of Coppell and the Public Employee Benefits
Alliance (PEBA) to provide for joint request for proposals on employee
benefit programs 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.
13. Consider approval of a Resolution calling the Regular
Municipal Election for Mayor and Councilmembers Place 2, 4,
and 6 and a Special Municipal Bond Election for acquisition of
land for Parks, Streets and Municipal Improvements for
Saturday, May 13, 2006; authorizing the City Manager to enter
into and sign a Joint Election Agreement and Election Service
Contract with Dallas County Elections Department for
conducting the Municipal Election; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene 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 change of zoning request of
the Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoning 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 reconvened into Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 8:26 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
(Continuing Item 13)
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Resolution No. 2006-0228.3
calling the Regular Municipal Election for Mayor and Councilmembers
Place 2, 4, and 6 and a Special Municipal Bond Election in an amount
up to $23,000,000.00 for acquisition of land for Parks, Streets and
Municipal Improvements for Saturday, May 13, 2006; authorizing the
City Manager to enter into and sign a Joint Election Agreement and
Election Service Contract with Dallas County Elections Department for
conducting the Municipal Election; 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.
14. City Manager's Report.
A. Solid Waste and Recycling Services.
B. 121 Update.
A. City Manager Jim Witt discussed the imminent increase in costs
for solid waste and recycling services.
B. City Manager Jim Witt discussed the 121/114 Funnel meeting in
Grapevine and the large number of attendees in support of the
project.
15. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Chamber of Commerce
Gala.
A. Mayor Stover reported on the Chamber of Commerce Gala, “Disco
Ball,” at the Stadium Club at Texas Stadium. Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmember Peters also attended.
16. Council Committee Reports.
A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD –
Councilmember Tunnell.
B. Coppell ISD – Councilmembers Faught and Suhy.
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C. Coppell Seniors – Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmember Peters.
D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember
Peters.
E. Economic Development Committee - Councilmembers
Suhy and York.
F. Metrocrest Hospital Authority - Councilmember Tunnell.
G. Metrocrest Medical Foundation - Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores.
H. Metrocrest Medical Services – Councilmember Hinojosa-
Flores.
I. Metrocrest Social Service Center – Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau.
J. North Texas Council of Governments - Councilmember
Tunnell.
K. NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management -
Councilmember Suhy
L. North Texas Commission - Councilmember Peters.
M. Senior Adult Services - Councilmember Faught.
A. Councilmember Tunnell reported that Ranchview High School
boy’s basketball is playing Iowa Park in the quarter finals. All
three girls’ basketball teams won bi-district—a first for the district.
Kindergarten Roundup is April 11, 2006, at 6:30pm at Riverchase.
B. Councilmember Suhy reported that the CISD Board approved a
bond election at their meeting last night. Coppell Youth Leadership
will have their annual Government Day at Town Center on
Wednesday, March 8, 2006. All present were invited to attend the
luncheon at 11:45am, and the Council demonstration that will
follow. Spring Break is the week of the 13th of March.
C. Councilmember Peters reported that the Coppell Senior Center will
host a luncheon on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. All municipal and
school district election candidates are invited to attend and visit
with the seniors.
D. There was nothing to report on this item.
E. Councilmember Suhy reported that the committee approved two
tax abatement agreements that will be presented to the Council in
the near future, and a third that will be discussed at tomorrow
night’s meeting for potential new business.
F. Councilmember Tunnell reported that the hospital authority has
sent out RFP’s for hospital operators as their current agreement
expires next year.
G. There was nothing to report on this item.
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H. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores reported that Metrocrest Medical
Services sent her an invitation to join their group.
I. Mayor Stover reported that there is a breakfast planned for Friday,
March 24, 2006, at the Marriott Quorum and asked if there were
any Council members wishing to attend.
J. There was nothing to report on this item.
K. Councilmember Suhy reported that there will be a preliminary
meeting tomorrow to plan for a Regional Emergency Management
event on June 22nd & 23rd required by Homeland Security for
emergency management and response.
L. Councilmember Peters reported on the ‘Meet The Troops’ program.
M. Councilmember Faught reported that on February 14, he attended
a meeting for the Senior Adult Services. They received a check from
the RHD Hospital Foundation in the amount of $8,000. The end-of-
year audit was excellent.
17. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
18. 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.
____________________________________
Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Libby Ball, City Secretary
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DEPT: Planning
DATE: March 9, 2006
ITEM #: 10
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued):
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).
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: January 19, 2006
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approval and Denial (7-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Hall,
McCaffrey, Foreman, Haas, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor of both approval and denial, as follows:
1) APPROVAL of the parking spaces in the former loading area, subject to the area being brought
into compliance with either Section 12-34-8(A) (areas exempt from landscaping) or provision of
the required landscaping. (Neither condition met by applicant.)
2) APPROVAL of the provision of the 35 parking spaces along the western property line, subject
to confirmation from TU Electric Delivery Company, allowing for the relocation of the 12 Cedar Elm
trees into their easement. (Condition partially met – need to verify in the field at the time of
transplanting.)
3) DENIAL of the variance to the parking requirements, to allow a 264-parking space deficit.
(See parking study submitted 2/1/06.)
A ¾ vote of Council (6 out of 7) is necessary to overturn the Planning Commission’s vote of denial of
Condition No. 3, above.
Staff recommends APPROVAL of two requests and DENIAL of the variance regarding a parking variance of
24%.
ON FEBRUARY 7, 2006, STAFF RECEIVED A LETTER FROM JEFFREY NEAL, DUKE
CONSTRUCTION, REQUESTING THAT COUNCIL TABLE CONSIDERATION TO ITS MEETING OF
MARCH 9, 2006.
ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006, COUNCIL TABLED THIS REQUEST FOR HEARING ON MARCH 9TH.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/04 Document Name: @1PD-212-LI, FN 1-AR
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: PD-212-LI, Freeport North,
northern portion of Lot 1, Block 1, (CitiFinancial)_
P & Z HEARING DATE: January 19, 2006
C.C. HEARING DATE: February 14, 2006
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director
LOCATION: 1111 Northpoint Drive (southwest corner of Northpoint Drive and
Royal Lane)
SIZE OF AREA: 12.28 acres of property
CURRENT ZONING: LI (Light Industrial)
REQUEST: 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.
APPLICANT: Duke Realty Corporation Engineer:
Jeff Neal Chad Jackson
5495 Beltline Road Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers
Suite 360 8350 N. Central Expressway, #100
Dallas, TX 75254 Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 361-6709 (972) 235-3031
Fax (972) 361-6800 Fax (972) 235-9544
HISTORY: This property was developed with a one-story, 125,000-square-foot
tilt-wall building in 1998. It is currently occupied by CitiFinancial, a
mortgage services center.
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TRANSPORTATION: Royal Lane is a C4D/6, four-lane divided thoroughfare in a right-of-
way containing 110 feet of dedication (adequate for a six-lane
divided thoroughfare). Northpoint Drive is a C4D four-lane divided
roadway contained within 80-feet of right-of-way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North –warehouse/distribution facility; LI (Light Industrial) zoning
South – office/warehouse building; LI (Light Industrial) zoning
East – office/warehouse; LI (Light Industrial) zoning
West – small, vacant parcel; LI (Light Industrial) zoning
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property as
suitable for light industrial/showroom uses.
DISCUSSION: This request was originally submitted as a Site Plan Amendment to allow
for the addition of 35-parking spaces along the western property line to
serve the existing tenant of the building, CitiFinancial. However, upon
review of the as-built conditions in relation to the Site Plan approved in
1999, major discrepancies became apparent. Also, during this review
process, a Building Permit was applied for to allow a relocation of an
existing generator and the addition of a patio on the east side of the
building, adjacent to Royal Lane. Therefore, it was determined that
rezoning was necessary.
Existing Conditions
As mentioned in the HISTORY section of this report, this building was
constructed in 1998. The approved Site and Landscape Plans indicated
that 30% of the building was to be used for office and the remaining 70%
for warehousing uses. Based on this ratio, 213 parking spaces were
required, and 596 parking spaces were originally provided. As indicated
on the attached letter dated January 10, 2006, from Jeffrey Neal of Duke
Construction, The Associates were the first occupants of this building,
employing 600 employees (with 596 parking spaces). However, since that
time, additional portions of the building were finished-out for a call center
use (from warehousing), increasing the employee count by 185 in 2000
and 300 employees in 2003, for a total of 1,085 employees. There are
currently 160 vacant positions in this company.
At some point in time, the loading dock area, which was originally
designed to serve the warehouse function, was re-striped to accommodate
employee parking. Approximately 180 spaces were added; however, the
required landscaped areas and trees were not installed. There are currently
780 parking spaces for the existing 925 employees.
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The purpose of this PD is to allow:
• deficits in total number of parking spaces provided;
• deficits in landscaping areas and number of trees;
• a revision to the Site Plan to add 35 parking spaces, and
• the relocation of a generator with screening wall and the addition of a
patio area.
Deficit in number of parking spaces
The Zoning Ordinance requires parking to be provided at a ratio of “one
parking space for each employee on the maximum working shift, plus
space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles.” Per information
provided by the applicant, the maximum number of employees at this
facility is projected to be 1,085, thus requiring 1,085 parking spaces. Only
821 spaces are being provided, resulting in a deficit of 264 parking spaces.
Staff cannot support this 24% deficit. It is reasonable to assume that the
overflow parking will end up on the street, which could potentially cause
unsafe conditions.
Deficit in landscaping
All parking areas are required to have 10% of the area devoted to
landscaping, including planting islands with trees, one tree per 400-square
feet, etc. The former loading area, which was striped for additional 180
parking spaces, does not meet any landscape requirements. The applicant
is requesting a PD condition, which waives all of these requirements.
Staff would prefer, as provided for in the Landscape Ordinance, that this
parking be legally exempted from the Ordinance as permitted in Section
12-34-8. This provision allows parking lot areas not to be landscaped if
they are visually screened with masonry walls at least six-feet high, have
limited access, etc.
Additional parking along the western property line
As mentioned, the original request was simply to add 35 parking spaces
along the western property line. This would require the relocation of 12
existing 6- to 8-caliper inch Cedar Elm trees into an existing 10-foot-wide
TU Electric easement. Assurances need to be provided from TU that they
will permit the planting of trees in their easement. Historically, there has
been an issue with over-story trees in this type of easement, and it is
assumed that is why they were originally planted 10 feet off of the
property line.
Replacement of a generator with screening and addition of a patio area
The applicant is also requesting additional Site Plan modifications that
include the replacement of an existing generator on the south side of the
building. It appears from the documents submitted with the Building
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Permit, that the new generator will be screened with an approximate 12’-
tall screening wall. Elevations of this wall, with materials and colors, etc.,
need to be included in this PD Site Plan, with assurances that the new wall
will match the existing structure.
Also being requested is a new patio area at the southeast corner of the
building. There are no structures being proposed; however, this will
necessitate the relocation of an existing tree. Where this tree will be
relocated needs to be specified.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending:
1) APPROVAL of the parking spaces in the former loading area, subject
to the area being brought into compliance with either Section 12-34-
8(A) (areas exempt from landscaping) or provision of the required
landscaping.
2) APPROVAL of the provision of the 35 parking spaces along the
western property line, subject to confirmation from TU Electric
Delivery Company, allowing for the relocation of the 12 Cedar Elm
trees into their easement.
3) APPROVAL of the relocation of the generator, subject to the
submission of elevations of the screening wall and assurance that the
wall will match the existing building.
4) APPROVAL of the patio area, subject to specification of the location
of the relocated tree.
5) DENIAL of the variance to the parking requirements, to allow a 264-
parking space deficit.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Detail Site Plan
2) Landscape Plan
Consulting Engineers
8350 N. CENTRAL EXPWY., SUITE 1000
DALLAS, TEXAS 75206
PH. 972.235.3031
FAX 972.235.9544
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DEPT: Planning
DATE: March 9, 2006
ITEM #: 11
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1094R2-C, Dairy Queen Restaurant, zoning change request from S-1094R-C
(Special Use Permit-1094-Revised-Commercial) to S-1094R2-C (Special Use Permit-1094 Revision 2-
Commercial), to allow for the renovation of the exterior facade of the existing building on approximately 0.4 of an
acre of property located at 110 Southwestern Boulevard (northwest corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Denton
Tap Road).
GOAL(S):
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meeting: February 16, 2006
Decision of P&Z Commission: Approval (5-0) with Commissioners Hall, McCaffrey, Foreman, Haas
and Kittrell voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, two conditions have been met.
Staff recommends approval.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/04 Document Name: @2S-1094R2-C, DQ 1-AR
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CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: S-1094R2-C, Dairy Queen Restaurant
P & Z HEARING DATE: February 16, 2006
C.C. HEARING DATE: March 9, 2006 (Thursday evening)
STAFF REP.: Gary L. Sieb, Planning Director
LOCATION: 110 Southwestern Boulevard (NW corner of Southwestern Boulevard
and Denton Tap Road).
SIZE OF AREA: 0.4 of an acre of property containing a 2300-square-foot building.
CURRENT ZONING: S-1094R-C (Special Use Permit-1094 Revised-Commercial)
REQUEST: To amend the SUP to allow renovation of the exterior façade of the
existing building.
APPLICANT: Treats Management
Parrish Chapman
878 South Denton Tap Road
Coppell, TX 75019
(972) 393-1866
FAX: (972) 745-8450
Architect:
Arthur Weinman Architects
Laura D. Sanchez
6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 339
Ft. Worth, TX 76116
(817) 737-0977
FAX (817) 737-2203
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HISTORY: In 1995, Dairy Queen requested a change in zoning from C
(Commercial) to C-SUP (Commercial Special Use Permit) to legally
recognize the restaurant use, allow enclosure of then existing patio
space, modification of parking striping, expansion of the parking area
and some minor landscaping additions. On September 12, 1995, the
ordinance allowing these modifications was passed by City Council.
There has been no development history on the site since that time,
with the exception of the addition of some play equipment under the
existing roofline (which did not require modification of the plan).
TRANSPORTATION: Denton Tap Road is a P6D, concrete, six-lane, divided major
thoroughfare contained within a 100-foot right-of-way.
Southwestern Boulevard, adjacent to the Dairy Queen site, is asphalt
pavement, approximately 22-feet in width within 60-feet of right-of-
way.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North – Developing pad sites (Bloom Embroidery); C (Commercial)
South – Developing pad sites (Majestic); LI (Light Industrial)
East – Gasoline service station (Mobile); C (Commercial)
West – Single-family residential (PD-198 SF-7); C (Commercial)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property as
suitable for mixed retail/commercial uses of which restaurants are
a part.
DISCUSSION: This request is an amendment to the restaurant Special Use Permit granted
in 1995. In essence, the applicant proposes to completely remodel the
exterior of the existing Dairy Queen by utilizing a new paint scheme,
adding canopies, and attaching new signage.
From a nostalgia point of view, the Dairy Queen store is a dated structure
reminiscent of the past. In many respects, it’s an outmoded landmark that,
nonetheless, has had significant impact on the development of Coppell.
To this day, we often assist citizens in orienting themselves to Coppell by
citing the location of the Dairy Queen store (“the red, white, and blue
restaurant”) in describing ways to get around the community.
Relating the existing structure to our current development guidelines
results in a building that does not conform to today’s standards. It is
painted red, white and blue (not encouraged here now); has minimal
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landscaping that is far less than code requirements; signage that does not
comply with our current Coppell guidelines (the existing pole sign is legal,
non-conforming), and has questionable parking/maneuvering dimensions.
Yet, for all the non-compliant aspects of this development, it is one of our
more successful restaurants, and this proposal to bring it more into
conformity with our development code is to be encouraged.
The proposed colors of the building conform to zoning, the added stone
work complements the existing structure, and the logo signs are smaller
than the ordinance would allow. This is a case of good remodeling, and
staff supports this proposal.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of this request.
As seen by the exhibits provided by the applicant, the remodeling of the Dairy Queen
restaurant complies with all design and zoning guidelines of the City. The colors are
proper, the signage is appropriate and materials being proposed for the exterior
remodeling meet all our requirements. There is one minor condition to be met:
1) Twelve-inch building address numbers need to be added to contrast with
background upon which they are mounted.
ALTERNATIVES
1) Recommend approval of the request
2) Recommend disapproval of the request
3) Recommend modification of the request
4) Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Site Plan
2) Elevations
DATE: March 9, 2006
ITEM #: 12
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM WORK SESSION
Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %necessaryactionwork
DATE: March 9, 2006
ITEM #: 13
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Dallas Christian Leadership Prayer Breakfast.
B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Presentation to Northlake College Government
Students
C. Report by Councilmember Faught regarding Clean Coppell Earthfest scheduled
for April 1.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %mayorreport
DATE: March 9, 2006
ITEM #: 14
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: March 9 , 2006
Department Submissions:
Item Nos. 10 and 11 were placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced
City Council meeting by the Planning Department. I have reviewed the
Agenda Requests (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit these
items to the City Council for consideration.
____________________
Planning 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
(or Deputy City Manager)