CM 2006-07-11
MINUTES OF JULY 11, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, July 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
Billy Faught, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, 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,; and CB Parkway
Business Center, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.; and
City of Dallas vs. Douglas Stover, et al in the 191
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District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101 District Court.
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B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects on the west side
of Coppell.
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 7:00 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Underage Drinking.
B. Discussion regarding Council Goals.
C. Discussion regarding Board & Commission Interviews.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Work Session was postponed until after Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Pastor Jennifer Scott of the First Methodist Church led those present in
the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover recognized the attendance of Scout Troop 840 as they were
present to earn their Citizenship, Community and Communication Merit
badges.
John Pankonien, a member of Scout Troop 840, led those present in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
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7. Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: June 27, 2006.
B. Consider approval of the resignation of Lindy Thomas
from the Parks and Recreation Board.
C. Consider approval of the removal of Julie Basham from
the Parks and Recreation Board.
D. Consider approval of the removal of Darrell Michiels from
the Coppell Education Development Corporation.
E. Consider approval of a Resolution designating the Animal
Control Manager of the City of Coppell as the Local
Rabies Control Authority; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda items A, B, C
and D carrying Resolution No. 2006-0711.1. Mayor Pro Tem Faught
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1121R-SF-9, St. Ann Catholic
Parish, zoning change request from SF-9 and S-1121-SF-9
(Special Use Permit-1121-Single Family-9) to S-1121R-SF-9
(Special Use Permit-1121 Revised-Single Family-9) to amend
and expand the existing SUP site plan to allow the renovation
and expansion of church uses into the former Georgetown
Shopping Center, including stucco exterior, adding a
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playground, additional parking and landscaped areas on
approximately 19.52 acres of property located at the northeast
corner of Sandy Lake Road and Samuel Boulevard, at the
request of Jennifer Lindsey, St. Ann Catholic Parish.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Ernesto Liebrecht, Architect of Page, Southerland, Page Architects
addressed 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 York moved to close the Public hearing and approve
Case No. S-1121R-SF-9, St. Ann Catholic Parish, zoning change request
from SF-9 and S-1121-SF-9 (Special Use Permit-1121-Single Family-9) to
S-1121R-SF-9 (Special Use Permit-1121 Revised-Single Family-9) to
amend and expand the existing SUP site plan to allow the renovation and
expansion of church uses into the former Georgetown Shopping Center,
including stucco exterior, adding a playground, additional parking and
landscaped areas on approximately 19.52 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Samuel Boulevard subject to
the following conditions:
1. Clearly show relocated fire lanes on both the Site Plan and
Landscape Plan; and
2. Meet with the Fire Marshal to work out the fire hydrant
requirements.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
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10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Third Replat of St. Ann Catholic Parish,
Replat, to relocate the fire lane and various utility easements
allow the expansion of church facilities into the former
Georgetown Shopping Center, on approximately 19.52 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road
and Samuel Boulevard, at the request of Jennifer Lindsey, St.
Ann Catholic Parish.
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 Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve a
Third Replat of St. Ann Catholic Parish, Replat, to relocate the fire lane
and various utility easements allow the expansion of church facilities
into the former Georgetown Shopping Center, on approximately 19.52
acres of property located at the northeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Samuel Boulevard subject to the following conditions:
1. Contact Rick Fielding at (972)888-1344 with TXU Electric Delivery
regarding utility relocations;
2. All revisions to the alignments of the fire lanes need to be finalized
prior to City Council consideration. Revised alignments need to be
consistently reflected on all applicable plans;
3. Maximum fire hydrant separation is 300 feet, and all hydrants
need to be three to six feet from a fire lane;
4. Preliminary Utility Plans need to be submitted reflecting new
hydrant locations;
5. Will modifications to the existing water system be required in order
for the relocated fire lane to be compliant pertaining to fire hydrant
spacing? If so, include a plan; and
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6. Proposed paving should not encroach into the fire lane.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the White Glove Express Addition, Lots
1R1 and 1R2, Block A, Replat, to allow the subdivision of one
lot into two lots, allowing for separate ownership of each lot,
containing 1.628 acres of property located along the east side
of Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet south of Braewood
Drive, at the request of Joe Pipes, Vintage Wash-Coppell, L.P.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Chris Russell, Landscape Architect, addressed 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 Tunnell moved to moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the White Glove Express Addition, Lots 1R1 and 1R2, Block A,
Replat, to allow the subdivision of one lot into two lots, allowing for
separate ownership of each lot, containing 1.628 acres of property
located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet
south of Braewood Drive subject to the following conditions:
1. This plat shall not be filed with Dallas County unless the Board of
Adjustment grants all required variances to the Zoning Ordinance
to assure that both lots are in compliance, including:
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a) Variance to the 10-foot perimeter landscape requirement
adjacent to both sides of the internal (new) lot line, with the
required trees being planted elsewhere on the lots;
b) Lot 1R1—
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Reduction of the side yard setback from 30 feet to 12
feet along the southern property line;
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The existing 6-foot brick wall adjacent to the Lone Star
Gas Easement, with additional trees in the triangular
area shall be provided in lieu of the perimeter
landscaping along the north property line;
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No parking lot islands will be required; however, the
nine trees will be planted within the perimeter
landscaping adjacent to Denton Tap and the
residential areas to the east;
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A reduction of the overall landscape requirement by
7,476 square feet, subject to additional shrubs and
ornamental trees being planted to enhance the
appearance of the site;
c) Lot 1R2—
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A reduction of the overall landscape requirement by
377 square feet, subject to additional shrubs and
ornamental trees being planted to enhance the
appearance of the site;
2. Recalculation and clarification on the number of trees being
provided as indicated on the plan and within the Plant List (minor
discrepancies exist);
3. A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any
trees;
4. Submission of a complete Maintenance Agreement for the shared
utilities;
5. Shared utility easements must be noted as Private on all sheets;
6. Submission of an agreement for the shared use of the dumpster;
7. A clarification of the “ACCESS EASEMENT AND R-O-W,” Vol.
97131, PG 5879, which was filed in the Deed Records of Dallas
County;
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8. The existing landscaping is not in compliance with the Landscape
Plan approved with the SUP-1074RR, due to dead and missing
plant material and must be brought up to code irrespective of the
outcome of these re-platting efforts; and
9. Contact Larry Redick at (972) )323-8917 at TXU Electric Delivery
to discuss easement requirements.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
12. Consider approval of the All Care Veterinary Hospital, Lot 1R,
Blk A, Site Plan Amendment, to allow a 1,776-square-foot
addition to the existing All Care Veterinary Hospital and
provide additional parking spaces, on 0.812 acres of property
located at 353 N. Denton Tap, at the request of Steve
Homeyer, Homeyer Engineering, Inc.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to approve the All Care Veterinary
Hospital, Lot 1R, Blk A, Site Plan Amendment, to allow a 1,776-square-
foot addition to the existing All Care Veterinary Hospital and provide
additional parking spaces, on 0.812 acres of property located at 353 N.
Denton Tap. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in
favor of the motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the All Care Veterinary Hospital, Lot 1R,
Block A, Replat, to extend the fire lane west to accommodate
the 1,776-square-foot addition to the existing All Care
Veterinary Hospital on 0.812-acres of property located at 353
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N. Denton Tap, at the request of Steve Homeyer, Homeyer
Engineering, Inc.
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 Brancheau moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the All Care Veterinary Hospital, Lot 1R, Block A, Replat, to
extend the fire lane west to accommodate the 1,776-square-foot addition
to the existing All Care Veterinary Hospital on 0.812-acres of property
located at 353 N. Denton Tap, subject to the following conditions:
1. Contact Larry Redick at (972)323-8917 to discuss easement
requirements; and
2. Additional comments may be generated upon detailed
Engineering review.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
14. Consider approval to authorize Harrison, Walker & Harper to
proceed with the Justice Center and Fire Station #3 Expansion
and Renovation (Phase II) for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of
$2,470,778.00 as provided for in Infrastructure Maintenance
Funds and the General Fund.
Presentation:
Clay Phillips, Deputy City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve to authorize Harrison, Walker &
Harper to proceed with the Justice Center and Fire Station #3 Expansion
and Renovation (Phase II) for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of
$2,470,778.00 as provided for in Infrastructure Maintenance Funds and
the General Fund. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in
favor of the motion.
15. Consider adoption of Council Goals for FY 2007.
Mayor Stover advised that this item would be postponed until the
August 8 Council Meeting.
16. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
17. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding 4 of July celebration.
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B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Keep Coppell Beautiful
and the Governor’s Community Achievement Award.
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A. Mayor Stover reported on the success of the 4 of July Parade and
the record number of citizens who attended the event.
B. The Mayor announced that Keep Coppell Beautiful will be given the
Governor’s Community Achievement Award at the next Council
meeting and invited all to attend.
At this time Council reconvened into Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Underage Drinking.
B. Discussion regarding Council Goals.
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C.
D.
Discussion regarding Board & Commission Interviews.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
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.
ATTEST:
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