CM 2006-11-14
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14, 2006
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, November 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
Billy Faught, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember (late arrival)
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 191st
District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
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1. Acquisition of Real Property on West Sandy Lake for
Traffic Safety Improvements.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:15 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores arrived during the Executive Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion concerning enhanced safety improvements on
Denton Tap Road at Town Center Drive.
B. Discussion regarding Vision and Positioning Strategies for
Coppell.
C. Discussion regarding the Task Force for Appraisal Reform
hearing on November 16.
D. Local Option Election Briefing.
E. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
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CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: October 24, 2006
October 30, 2006.
B. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the city
of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development
Corporation, and the Coppell Independent School District
for Spanish teachers in the amount of $128,833.00 and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
C. Consider approval of a license agreement between the
City of Coppell and SCI-Wynnpage II L.P. to allow the
construction of a six foot high masonry screening wall
within the 15-foot public alley right-of-way easement in
the Wynnpage Subdivision; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-195R-
O, Callahan Medical/Office Addition, zoning change
request from PD-195-O (Planned Development-195-Office)
to PD-195R-O (Planned Development–195 Revised-Office)
to allow additional attached signage and a revision to the
monument sign to allow for a multi-tenant sign on 1.95
acres of property located at 848 S. Denton Tap Road,
north of Belt Line Road, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
199R4-HC-S-1211R2 Service Star, zoning change request
from PD-199-HC-S-1211R (Planned Development-199-
Highway Commercial-Special Use Permit-1211 Revised) to
PD-199R4-HC-S-1211R2 (Planned Development 199-
Highway Commercial-Special Use Permit-1211 Revision
2), to revise the detail site plan for Tract 4 to allow the
development of 9,310-square-foot retail building and to
allow revised signage for the previously approved auto
repair garage on 2.24 acres of property located at the
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southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-200R-
SF-12, Petterson Addition, Lots 1-4, Block A, zoning
change request from 2F-9 (Two Family-9) to PD-200-SF-12
(Planned Development Revised -200, Single Family-12) to
allow the construction of four single-family homes on
2.27 acres of property located along the north side of
Sandy Lake Road, approximately 120 feet west of
Summer Place Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1236-A,
MetroPCS, zoning change request from A (Agriculture) to
S-1236-A (Special Use Permit-1236-Agriculture), to allow
for a wireless communication antenna to be mounted to
an existing electric transmission tower, with an accessory
cabinet with enclosure at the base of the tower, located
approximately 1,700-feet southwest of the intersection of
MacArthur Boulevard and the transmission line easement;
north of Belt Line Road, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, D
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-439, E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-
A-440, F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-441 and G carrying Ordinance
No. 91500-A-442. 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.
9. PUBLIC HEARING (continued):
Consider approval of Case No. PD-214-TH-1, TH-2, C and SF-9,
The Ellington, zoning change request from C (Commercial), R
(Retail) and SF-9 (Single Family–9) to PD-214-TH-1, TH-2, C
and SF-9 (Planned Development-214-Townhouse-1, Townhouse-
2, Commercial and Single-Family), with a Concept Site Plan to
allow the development of 125 townhouse units (67 TH-1 units
on approximately 11.6 acres of Tract A.1 and 58 TH-2 units on
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approximately 7.5 acres of Tract A.2); Commercial uses on
Tract A.3 (approximately 2 acres) along Sandy Lake Road; and
on Tracts A.4 and A.5 (4.4 acres) along Denton Tap Road; SF-9
on 3.3 acres for park/open space, on Tract B for a total of
approximately 29.05 acres of property located south of Sandy
Lake Road, and west of Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
City Manager Jim Witt and City Engineer Ken Griffin discussed the
analyses ordered by Council at the previous meeting.
Bill Anderson, representing Applicant, addressed the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
who had signed up to speak on this proposal.
The following spoke in opposition: W. Scott Langley, 287 Tealwood Drive;
Mitch Milby, 105 Forest Bend; Jorge Aguirre, 175 Georgian Drive; Daniel
Ebner, 157 Meadowcreek Road; Ron Giometti, 118 Forest Bend; Gregory
Peck, 144 Georgian Drive; Gregg Murry, 201 Shady Oaks Road;
Ambrosia Kim, 112 Georgian Drive; Troy Fields, 491 Hazelwood Cove;
Jeff Stokes, 572 Rocky Branch Lane; Jim Wallace, 331 Martel Lane; Tim
Greaves, 115 Fleetwood Cove; Sean Minnick, 106 Woodland Cove and
Dave Fergerson, 159 Newport Drive.
The following spoke in favor: Sue Paul, 121 Wrenwood
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and deny Case
No. PD-214-TH-1, TH-2, C and SF-9, The Ellington, zoning change
request from C (Commercial), R (Retail) and SF-9 (Single Family–9) to PD-
214-TH-1, TH-2, C and SF-9 (Planned Development-214-Townhouse-1,
Townhouse-2, Commercial and Single-Family), with a Concept Site Plan
to allow the development of 125 townhouse units (67 TH-1 units on
approximately 11.6 acres of Tract A.1 and 58 TH-2 units on
approximately 7.5 acres of Tract A.2); Commercial uses on Tract A.3
(approximately 2 acres) along Sandy Lake Road; and on Tracts A.4 and
A.5 (4.4 acres) along Denton Tap Road; SF-9 on 3.3 acres for park/open
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space, on Tract B for a total of approximately 29.05 acres of property
located south of Sandy Lake Road, and west of Denton Tap Road.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion.
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 8:26 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 8:40 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
The motion failed 3-4 with Councilmembers Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, and
Tunnell voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Faught and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Franklin and York voting against the
motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-214-TH-1, TH-2, C and SF-9, The Ellington, zoning change
request from C (Commercial), R (Retail) and SF-9 (Single Family–9) to PD-
214-TH-1, TH-2, C and SF-9 (Planned Development-214-Townhouse-1,
Townhouse-2, Commercial and Single-Family), with a Concept Site Plan
to allow the development of 125 townhouse units (67 TH-1 units on
approximately 11.6 acres of Tract A.1 and 58 TH-2 units on
approximately 7.5 acres of Tract A.2); Commercial uses on Tract A.3
(approximately 2 acres) along Sandy Lake Road; and on Tracts A.4 and
A.5 (4.4 acres) along Denton Tap Road; SF-9 on 3.3 acres for park/open
space, on Tract B for a total of approximately 29.05 acres of property
located south of Sandy Lake Road, and west of Denton Tap Road, subject
to the following conditions:
1) Include concept plans for the proposed commercial tracts on Sandy
Lake and Denton Tap;
2) Indicate maximum number of townhouses to be 122 units;
3) Directive to staff to not include the illustration indicating 57 single-
family lots that could be constructed at this same site; and
4) Departmental comments.
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Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 2-5
with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmember Franklin voting in favor
of the motion and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell and York voting against the motion.
Councilmember Brancheau moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve with a connection street to Tealwood and access to Denton Tap
with a right of way. Councilmember York seconded the motion.
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 9:50 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 9:59 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Councilmember Brancheau withdrew his motion and Councilmember
York withdrew his second.
No action was taken on this item.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-216-H, Robertson Pools,
zoning change request from H and SF-12 (Historic and Single
Family-12) to PD-216-H (Planned Development-216-Historic),
to approve a detail site plan to allow 1,740-square-foot
expansion to an existing 3,120-square-foot building,
construction of a 4,970-square-foot building, outside storage
and additional parking on approximately 2.65 acres of property
located at 569 Coppell Road, north of Bethel Road.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught filed an Affidavit of Conflict on Items 10 and 11 and
exited the Council Chambers during deliberations on these items.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Ron Robertson, 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.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-216-H, Robertson Pools, zoning change request from H and
SF-12 (Historic and Single Family-12) to PD-216-H (Planned
Development-216-Historic), to approve a detail site plan to allow 1,740-
square-foot expansion to an existing 3,120-square-foot building,
construction of a 4,970-square-foot building, outside storage and
additional parking on approximately 2.65 acres of property located at
569 Coppell Road, north of Bethel Road; subject to the following
conditions:
1. Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric service
requirements;
2. Include all existing and proposed lighting facilities and ensure they
are in accordance with the H District regulations;
3. Add a note under south perimeter landscaping that trees are
located elsewhere on site;
4. PD conditions:
a. Front yard parking is permitted;
b. Nonvehicular and perimeter landscaping shortages are
permitted as follows:
1. Nonvehicular – 14,583 square feet required; 7,773
square feet provided;
2. East Perimeter - Two planter boxes and existing
streetscaping provided in lieu of 15' landscape buffer;
3. South Perimeter – Required trees are provided
elsewhere on site;
c. All uses (Retail, Office, Warehouse, and Outside Storage)
permitted by right.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
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11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Robertson Commercial Pools Addition,
Replat and Minor Plat, to expand the area of the existing plat
and provide necessary easements to allow for a building
expansion and new construction on 2.65 acres of property
acres of property located at 569 Coppell Road, north of Bethel
Road.
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
Robertson Commercial Pools Addition, Replat and Minor Plat, to expand
the area of the existing plat and provide necessary easements to allow for
a building expansion and new construction on 2.65 acres of property
acres of property located at 569 Coppell Road, north of Bethel Road,
subject to the following conditions:
1) Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric easement
requirements.
2) Gates extending across fire lanes shall be equipped with Opti-com for
emergency access;
3) Sidewalk/utility easement dedication for Coppell Road will be
coordinated with the design of the road;
4) The looped waterline is a private fire line and should not be located
within a utility easement. This loop will require double detector
checks on each end;
5) Coordination of easements will take place during detailed design; and
6) No trees are to be placed in the sanitary sewer easement.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Faught returned to the dais at this time.
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12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1170R2, Mariachi Grill, zoning
change request from S-1170R (Special Use Permit-1170
Revised) to S-1170R2 (Special Use Permit 1170 Revision 2), to
allow an approximate 2,200-square-foot restaurant with a
private club to be located at 761 S. MacArthur, Suite 101.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Natalie Montemayor, 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.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. S-1170R2, Mariachi Grill, zoning change request from
S-1170R (Special Use Permit-1170 Revised) to S-1170R2 (Special Use
Permit 1170 Revision 2), to allow an approximate 2,200-square-foot
restaurant with a private club to be located at 761 S. MacArthur, Suite
101; subject to the following conditions:
1) The property shall be developed in accordance with the floor plan
and sign plan;
2) Hours of operation shall not exceed Sunday through Thursday
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m.; and
3) The operation of the private club shall be in compliance with all
applicable provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and
other state regulations.
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.
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13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD–217-C, Perky Poodle, zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to PD-217-C (Planned
Development-217-Commercial), to allow the reuse and
renovation of the existing 4,940-square-foot structure for a pet
day care/boarding/spa on 0.637 acres of property located on
the north side of Bethel School Road, approximately 240 feet
east of Denton Tap, property known as 120 East Bethel School
Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Mark Wainscott, representing the 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.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD–217-C, Perky Poodle, zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to PD-217-C (Planned Development-217-Commercial), to
allow the reuse and renovation of the existing 4,940-square-foot
structure for a pet day care/boarding/spa on 0.637 acres of property
located on the north side of Bethel School Road, approximately 240 feet
east of Denton Tap, property known as 120 East Bethel School Road;
subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of the variances as listed on the Site Plan, as herein
revised:
a) Provision of a 10’ off-site landscape easement along the west
property line, subject to submission of a legal instrument
defining the perpetual maintenance of this easement;
b) Side yard setback along the east property line being
permitted to be approximately 14’-6” vs. a 30’ setback which
would typically be required;
c) Approval of 16, 8’-6” x 18’ parking spaces;
d) No perimeter landscape buffer being provided along a portion
of the north property line (approximately 45 feet in length);
and
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e) Monument sign permitted to be 60 feet (vs. 75 feet) from the
west property line; and
2. Eliminating any access to Denton Tap Road.
Councilmember York 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 of the Northlake Woodlands Center, Lot 4,
Block A, Minor Plat, to establish a building site, various
easements and fire lane to allow for the reuse and renovation
of the existing 4940-square-foot structure for a pet day
care/boarding/spa on 0.637 acres of property located on the
north side of Bethel School Road, approximately 240 feet east
of Denton Tap, property known as 120 East Bethel School
Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Mark Wainscott, representing Applicant, made a presentation to the
Council.
Rich Eckert, Applicant, addressed the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Northlake Woodlands
Center, Lot 4, Block A, Minor Plat, to establish a building site, various
easements and fire lane to allow for the reuse and renovation of the
existing 4940-square-foot structure for a pet day care/boarding/spa on
0.637 acres of property located on the north side of Bethel School Road,
approximately 240 feet east of Denton Tap, property known as 120 East
Bethel School Road; subject to the following conditions:
1) Submission of a legal instrument defining the perpetual maintenance
of the landscape easement; and
2) Elimination of any access easement to Denton Tap.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
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Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-106R-SF-9, Hidden Valley,
Lot 6, Block C, zoning change request from PD-106-SF-9
(Planned Development –106 Single Family-9) to PD-106R-SF-9
(Planned Development – 106 Revised-Single Family-9), to allow
for a pool and deck to be constructed along the rear property
line, providing a variance to the required 5-foot setback, at
479 Hidden Valley Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
J. Tobin, 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.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-106R-SF-9, Hidden Valley, Lot 6, Block C, zoning change
request from PD-106-SF-9 (Planned Development –106 Single Family-9)
to PD-106R-SF-9 (Planned Development – 106 Revised-Single Family-9),
to allow for a pool and deck to be constructed along the rear property
line, providing a variance to the required 5-foot setback, at 479 Hidden
Valley Drive; subject to the following conditions:
1) Acknowledgement that proposed fencing across easements is
subject to removal at discretion of easement entity; and
2) Contact Greg Johnson at (972) 216-8926 to discuss proximity of
proposed pool to existing TXU facilities.
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.
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16. Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Oaks Addition, Lot 1,
Block A, Site Plan, to allow for the development of a 13,110-
square-foot retail/office building on 1.543 acres of property
located at the north east corner of Sandy Lake and Moore
Road, known as 632 Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Chuck
West, West and Associates.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Chuck West, Applicant, addressed the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Sandy Lake Oaks Addition, Lot
1, Block A, Site Plan, to allow for the development of a 13,110-square-
foot retail/office building on 1.543 acres of property located at the north
east corner of Sandy Lake and Moore Road, known as 632 Sandy Lake
Road, at the request of Chuck West, West and Associates, subject to the
following conditions:
1) Contact Larry Redick at (972) 323-8917 to discuss electric easement
requirements;
2) Coordinate with Atmos for construction/landscaping in Gas
Easement;
3) Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to start of construction;
and
4) Tree Survey should include protected trees only.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1
with Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell and Franklin voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember York voting against the motion.
17. Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Oaks Addition, Lot 1,
Block A, Minor Plat, to establish fire lanes and various
easements to allow for the development of a 13,110-square-
foot retail/office building on 1.543 acres of property located at
the north east corner of Sandy Lake and Moore Road, known as
632 Sandy Lake Road.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Sandy Lake Oaks Addition,
Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to establish fire lanes and various easements
to allow for the development of a 13,110-square-foot retail/office building
on 1.543 acres of property located at the north east corner of Sandy Lake
and Moore Road, known as 632 Sandy Lake Road. 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.
18. Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 4R, Block A, Site
Plan, to allow the development of a 51,360-square-foot, one-
story office building on 6.4 acres of property located on Royal
Lane, approximately 1,200 feet north of Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Jack Evans, Applicant, addressed the Council.
Jeff Thornton, representing Duke, addressed the Council.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores left the Chambers during this item.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Freeport North, Lot 4R, Block A,
Site Plan, to allow the development of a 51,360-square-foot, one-story
office building on 6.4 acres of property located on Royal Lane,
approximately 1,200 feet north of Bethel Road. Councilmember Franklin
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Faught
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores returned to the Chambers.
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19. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 4R, Block A,
Replat, to establish a building site, various easements and fire
lane to allow the development of a 51,360-square-foot, one-
story office building on 6.4 acres of property located on Royal
Lane, approximately 1,200 feet north of Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Jack Evans, 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.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Freeport North, Lot 4R, Block A, Replat, to establish a building site,
various easements and fire lane to allow the development of a 51,360-
square-foot, one-story office building on 6.4 acres of property located on
Royal Lane, approximately 1,200 feet north of Bethel Road, subject to the
following conditions:
1) Remove the line that previously indicated a 30’ front yard building
setback;
2) Contact Jeff Curry at 972-888-1330 to discuss easement
requirements; and
3) Provide an agreement for maintenance of the shared fire lane.
Councilmember Tunnell 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.
20. Consider approval of the Coppell Heights Addition, Lot 9B and
Lot 9C, Site Plan, to allow the construction of two retail
buildings, totaling 17,000-square feet, on 3.1 acres of property
located south and east of the intersection of S. Beltline Road
and E. Beltline Road.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Dick Calvert, Applicant, addressed the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Coppell Heights Addition, Lot
9B and Lot 9C, Site Plan, to allow the construction of two retail
buildings, totaling 17,000-square feet, on 3.1 acres of property located
south and east of the intersection of S. Beltline Road and E. Beltline
Road, subject to the following conditions:
1) Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric easement
requirements;
2) FDC required to be detached from the building within 50' of a fire
hydrant on the same side of the fire lanes; and
3) The Engineering Department will work with the developer on the
proposed median opening design during the detailed design.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, and York voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Franklin voting against the motion.
21. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Coppell Heights Addition, Lot 9B and
Lot 9C, Replat, to establish a building site, various easements
and fire lane to allow the construction of two retail buildings,
totaling 17,000-square feet, on 3.1 acres of property located
south and east of the intersection of S. Beltline Road and E.
Beltline Road.
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.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Coppell Heights Addition, Lot 9B and Lot 9C, Replat, to establish a
building site, various easements and fire lane to allow the construction of
two retail buildings, totaling 17,000-square feet, on 3.1 acres of property
located south and east of the intersection of S. Beltline Road and E.
Beltline Road; subject to the following conditions:
1) Rename access drive to mutual access easement and delete "Block A"
from lot names;
2) Contact Larry Redick at 972-323-8917 to discuss electric easement
requirements;
3) Provide a Mutual Access Easement across Lot 9B;
4) Provide Fire Lane to Sanders Loop;
5) All surface drainage should be collected on site, not concentrated and
discharged to the street; and
6) The Engineering Department will continue to work with the developer
to provide appropriate utilities to serve this development during
detailed design.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Mayor Pro Tem Faught and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell and York voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Franklin voting against the motion.
22. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of text amendments to Chapter 12 Zoning of
the Code of Ordinances, Sec. 12-42-1, revising the definitions
of Convenience Store and Retail Stores and Shops, Sec. 12-29-
3, Sign Regulations, prohibiting neon signs being visible from
outside of the building, except for “open” signs, and various
revisions to Sec. 12-30-16, SUP regulations for Restaurants.
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.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
text amendments to Chapter 12 Zoning of the Code of Ordinances, Sec.
12-42-1, revising the definitions of Convenience Store and Retail Stores
and Shops, Sec. 12-29-3, Sign Regulations, prohibiting neon signs being
visible from outside of the building, except for “open” signs, and various
revisions to Sec. 12-30-16, SUP regulations for Restaurants with the
elimination of 1A under 12-30-16, deleting all references to 60/40 and
adding private schools to list of public schools, churches and hospitals.
Councilmember York 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.
23. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning of
the Code of Ordinances, amending Sec. 12-32A-3(K) deleting
reference to requiring the mailing of public notices for
telecommunication facility beyond the notification required
for similar rezonings, as prescribed by state law, reducing the
notification area to 200 feet.
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 Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning of the Code of Ordinances,
amending Sec. 12-32A-3(K) deleting reference to requiring the mailing of
public notices for telecommunication facility beyond the notification
required for similar rezonings, as prescribed by state law, reducing the
notification area to 200 feet. 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.
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24. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the
Code of Ordinances by adding Article 6-16 regarding alcoholic
beverages; providing for prohibition of the sale of beer in
residential zoning districts; providing prohibition of the sale of
alcoholic beverages within a specified distance of churches,
public or private schools, public hospital and other uses; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2006-1143
amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article 6-16
regarding alcoholic beverages; providing for prohibition of the sale of beer
in residential zoning districts; providing prohibition of the sale of
alcoholic beverages within a specified distance of churches, public or
private schools, public hospital and other uses; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign with hours of sales being restricted to be prohibited
between 12 midnight & 7:00 a.m. Mon-Sat and between 12 midnight and
12 noon on Sunday, distance be 300 feet for public & private schools,
churches & hospitals and, if a request is received, 1000 feet for private
schools, variances to be heard with a public hearing after 10 days notice
published in the official newspaper. 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.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
Convene Work Session
A. Discussion concerning enhanced safety improvements on
Denton Tap Road at Town Center Drive.
B. Discussion regarding Vision and Positioning Strategies for
Coppell.
C. Discussion regarding the Task Force for Appraisal Reform
hearing on November 16.
D. Local Option Election Briefing.
E. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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ITEM #
ITEM DESCRIPTION
At this time Council adjourned into Work Session to discuss items not reached
before the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
25. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
26. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Metroplex Mayors'
Meeting.
A. Mayor Stover reported on the Metroplex Mayors' Meeting he
attended along with Councilmember Peters and City Manager
Jim Witt. The speaker was Texas Transportation
Commissioner Rick Williamson who discussed current
transportation issues.
27. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business t
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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