CM 2006-04-11
MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 11, 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
Councilmember York was absent from the meeting. 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, and CB Parkway
Business Center et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:46 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive
Session at 7:00 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Update on Council Retreat.
B.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Work Session was held at the end of the meeting.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Pastor Ron Collver of Living Hope Church led those present in the
Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Citizens' Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up for Citizens’ Appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
8.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: March 28, 2006.
B.Consider approval of a proposal from Dallas County,
operating under a previously approved City/County
Agreement, to repair and overlay the asphalt paving in
the Northlake Woodlands Subdivision, Phase 7, with
Dallas County furnishing labor, materials and equipment
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to perform the work; and authorize the City of Coppell to
pay $86,690.80, as budgeted in the IMF.
C.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1094R2-
C, Dairy Queen Restaurant, zoning change 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,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
and C carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-431. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion.
9.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).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council and
advised the Applicant has asked to have the item postponed.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover advised the Public Hearing remains open from the March
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28 Council meeting.
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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 May 9, 2006 Council meeting.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion to
postpone the Public Hearing.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-213-H, Coppell Commons,
zoning change request from H (Historic) to PD-213-H (Planned
Development-213-Historic) with a Concept Site Plan to allow
the development of 39 townhouse units, recreation, open
space and common areas on 5.561 acres of property located
along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 210 feet
north of Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council and
recommended to remand this item back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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 remand
Case No. PD-213-H, Coppell Commons, zoning change request from H
(Historic) to PD-213-H (Planned Development-213-Historic) with a
Concept Site Plan to allow the development of 39 townhouse units,
recreation, open space and common areas on 5.561 acres of property
located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 210 feet north
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of Bethel Road back to the Planning and Zoning Commission and re-
advertised to the public. Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and
Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Suhy voting in
favor of the motion; and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the
motion.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-199R3-HC, Vista Point II, Lot
2R, Block A, zoning change request from PD-199-HC (Planned
Development-199-Highway Commercial) to PD-199R3-HC
(Planned Development-199 Revision 3-Highway Commercial) to
attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the development of three
buildings containing a total of approximately 115,525- square
feet on 10.046 acres of property located along the west side of
MacArthur Boulevard, south of S.H. 121.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Christopher Gardner of the Jackson Shaw Company advised he was
available to answer questions.
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-199R3-HC, Vista Point II, Lot 2R, Block A, zoning change
request from PD-199-HC (Planned Development-199-Highway
Commercial) to PD-199R3-HC (Planned Development-199 Revision 3-
Highway Commercial) to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow the
development of three buildings containing a total of approximately
115,525- square feet on 10.046 acres of property located along the west
side of MacArthur Boulevard, south of S.H. 121. Councilmember Suhy
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem
Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and
Suhy voting in favor of the motion; and Councilmember Tunnell voting
against the motion.
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12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Vista Point II, Lot 2R, Block A,
Replat, to revise the locations of the fire lanes to allow the
development of three buildings containing a total of
approximately 115,525-square feet on 10.046 acres of property
located along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, south of
S.H. 121.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Christopher Gardner of the Jackson Shaw Company advised he was
available to answer questions.
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 approve
the Vista Point II, Lot 2R, Block A, Replat, to revise the locations of the
fire lanes to allow the development of three buildings containing a total of
approximately 115,525-square feet on 10.046 acres of property located
along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, south of S.H. 121.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion.
13.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1233-LI, T-Mobile, zoning
change request from LI (Light Industrial) to S-1233-LI (Special
Use Permit-1233-Light Industrial), to allow nine (9) flush-
mounted panel telecommunication antennae to be mounted on
an existing water tower and an equipment cabinet within the
base of the water tower, located at 510 Southwestern
Boulevard.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Suhy moved to close the Public Hearing and deny Case
No. S-1233-LI, T-Mobile, zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial)
to S-1233-LI (Special Use Permit-1233-Light Industrial). Councilmember
Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Brancheau and Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught and Suhy voting in favor of the motion to deny.
14.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
15.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Councilmember Peters regarding Metroplex
Mayors’ Meeting.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Citizens’ Summit.
C.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Clean Coppell Earthfest
2006.
D.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Employee Banquet.
E.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Budget Meetings.
F.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Community Egg
hunt on April 15.
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A.Councilmember Peters gave her report on the Metroplex
Mayors’ Meeting in which the topic was the North Texas
Tollway Authority.
B.Mayor Stover’s report on the Citizen’s Summit focused on the
helpful feedback given by those who participated.
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C.Mayor Stover thanked the Councilmembers who participated
in Earthfest and the good turnout from the community and
city staff.
D.Mayor Stover congratulated all who were instrumental in
making the Employee Awards Banquet a success.
E.Mayor Stover expressed gratitude to the Finance team, City
Manager and Deputy City Manager for their efforts in
organizing the budget process and planning meetings.
F.The Mayor extended an invitation to all present to participate
in the City’s Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15,
2006, at 11:00 a.m.
At this time Council adjourned back into Executive Session which was
followed by Work Session.
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, and CB Parkway
Business Center et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
Mayor Stover re-convened into Executive Session at 7:41 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 8:37
p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Update on Council Retreat.
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16. 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.
ATTEST:
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