CM 1987-04-14 Minutes of April 14, 1987
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in a regular called session
on Tuesday, April 14, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Coppell Town Center. The following members were present:
Lou Duggan, Mayor
Dale Ware, Mayor Pro Tem
Dean Wilkerson, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Mark Wolfe, Councilman
Dan Stanton, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Attorney Larry
Jackson and Secretary Linda Grau.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Councilman Wilkerson gave the invocation.
ELECTION
Item 1: Swearing in of Officials elected at the April 4, 1987 City
Election.
Mayor Duggan asked Mayor Pro Tem Dale Ware for his comments of his time
spent as a Councilmember. Mayor Pro Tem Ware stated that he appreciated
the citizens of the community who elected him over the years, he had
enjoyed serving as a Councilmember, it had been an education and
learning experience, he appreciated the opportunity of serving the
people and expressed his appreciation to City Attorney Lawrence Jackson,
Engineering firm of Ginn, Inc., and the City staff. Mayor Pro Tem Ware
further stated that he felt that the Council, during the past year, had
moved forward in a positive direction and asked the citizens to support
the elected officials. Mayor Duggan asked for Ginger Ware to be
recognized and expressed his appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Dale Ware on
behalf of the Council and the community, and further stated that Mayor
Pro Tem Dale Ware had been honest and open, controversial at times,
plain spoken but you always new where he stood, direct, and used a lot
of common sense and very sawy to the system. Mayor Duggan continued to
state that many people had been angry with him at times but at other
times praised him greatly, he was always true to himself, a very dear
personal friend of the Mayor, and very supportive as to how the Council
has gotten to where it is today. Mayor Duggan stated that he had great
respect for him, would miss him greatly as a member of the Council, and
presented Mayor Pro Tem Ware with a plaque in appreciation for eight
years of elected public service to the City of Coppell, from the
citizens of Coppell.
ELECTION
Item 1: Swearing in of Officials elected at the April 4, 1987 City
Election.
As per Mayor Duggan's request City Attorney Lawrence Jackson proceeded
to swear in the following elected officials of the April 4th election.
Mayor Lou Duggan
Councilman Walter PettiJohn
Councilman Mark Wolfe
Mayor Duggan welcomed Councilman Walter Pettijohn to the dais.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Item 2: Mayor's Report
The Mayor informed the citizens that Coppell's Founders Day is scheduled
for April 25th and raffle tickets were available. Councilman Bill
Smothermon requested the Councilmembers to sign up for the dunking booth
scheduled for the days festivities.
CITIZENS APPEARANCES
Item 3: Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City Council.
Mayor Duggan asked for those persons wishing to speak before the City
Council. There were none.
APPOINTMENTS
Item 4: Consider approval of appointment of Council liaison to the
Economic and Business Development Board.
Sharon Hartshorn was presented with a plaque on behalf of her husband
Larry Hartshorn, Park Board Chairman, in appreciation for his dedicated
service to the Coppell Park Board from August, 1984 through March, 1987.
Following discussion on Item No. 4, Councilman Dean Wilkerson moved to
appoint Councilman Tom Morton and Councilman Jim Cowman as the Council's
Joint liaison to the Economic and Business Development Board. Councilman
Bill Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously with Councilmen
Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 5: Discussion, consideration and designation of Official NCTCOG Voting Representative for 1987-88.
Following discussion of this item Councilman Tom Morton moved to appoint
Councilman Jim Cowman as the voting representative to the North Central
Texas Council of Governments for the year 1987/88. Councilman Bill
Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously with Councilmen
Wilkerson, Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 5A. Consider approval of an order appointing an Election Judge for
the City's Run-Off Election to be held May 2, 1987.
Following discussion of this item Councilman Dan Stanton moved to
appoint Mrs. Evelyn Ottinger as Election Judge for the City's Run-Off
Election to be held May 2, 1987. Councilman Mark Wolfe seconded; motion
carried unanimously with Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor of the motion.
REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Item 6: Discussion, consideration and re-evaluation of Section 10-7-5 F of the Sign Ordinance.
This item was previously considered and approved for a period of four
(4) months. Following further discussion it was recommended that the
re-evaluation of Section 10-7-5 F of the Sign Ordinance be reviewed
every four months. This item did not requtrs an official vote by the
City Council.
Councilman Jim Cowman requested that City Manager Alan D. Ratliff
enforce the designated area for political signs and the existing
situation. Mr. Ratliff suggested that procedures be set up for display
of political signs and requested feedback from the Council as to these
procedures.
ZONING
Item 7: PUBLIC HEARING -
Consider approval of Planned Development #101 - Forbes
Development, on property located at the east side of Denton
Tap Road and north of the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad.
Requesting a zoning change from "LI" Light Industrial, "R"
Retail and "A" Agricultural to a mixed-use Planned Development
(PD) for Single-Family Zero Lot Line Homes and Multi-Family
Apartments on 65.7 acres.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - March 19, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning - Denial (7-0)
Mr. Frank Horton, Planning Director of Forbes Development made the
presentation to the Council. Mr. Horton stated that the original plan
was denied by the Planning & Zoning Commission and referred to the new
plan which was submitted to the Council, and proceeded to make a
comparison of the two plans. The totals for this development would be
thirty-three acres of 7,000 square foot lots for one-hundred and ten
lots and a total of 16.3 acres of fifty foot lots for a total of 79 lots
with 6.9 acres of park land. Mr. Bill Thompson owner of the property
addressed the Council and stated that the new plan concept would include
homes from the price range of approximately $225,000.00 and the smaller
homes at approximately $150,000.00. Mayor Duggan then declared the
public meeting open and asked for those persons who wished to speak in
favor of this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those
persons who wished to speak against the proposal. Those persons
speaking were David Capps, 113 Meadowcreek, Bill Near, 564 Arbor Brook,
Dorothy Dyer, 109 Meadowcreek, Bill Johnson, 409 Meadowcreek, Doyle
Hickson, 117 Meadowcreek and BriJ Lal, 149 Meadowcreek. Mr. Hal Sauls,
325 Meadowcreek stated that he wanted to commend the developer in trying
to work out a solution of a workable plan with the City and Mr. Charles
Lambert, 532 Carter Drive referred to the tax base and felt this
proposal was a better use of the property. Mayor Duggan then closed the
public hearing. Following further discussion Councilman PettiJohn moved
to deny the Planned Development #101 without prejudice, and remand to
the Planning & Zoning Commission to expedite as readily as possible,
waive the advertising fees and to be reheard at Council the first
meeting in May, if it can be worked out with the staff. Councilman
Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Councilmen Wilkerson,
PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor
of the motion.
PLATTING
PRELIMINARY
Item 8: Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for Frank Addition,
located 630 feet north of the intersection of Bethel School
Road and Heartz Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - March 19, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning - Approval (7-0)
Mr. Greg Edwards of Metroplex Engineering representing Mr. Frank made
the presentation to the Council. Mr. Edwards was requesting approval of
a preliminary plat for Frank Addition located on Heartz Road and
requesting three variances from the City of Coppell Sub-division and
Zoning Ordinances. These variances are requested to allow alley access
only in lieu of an alley along the rear of the property, allow for
driveway access to Heartz Road, and allow a 10 foot side yard set-back
for Lot No. 1. Following further discussion Councilman Morton moved to
approve the Preliminary Plat for Frank Addition located 630 feet north
of the intersection of Bethel School Road and Heartz Road. Councilman
Cowman seconded; motion carried unanimously with Councilmen Wilkerson,
PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor
of the motion.
FINAL
Item 9: Consider approval of a Final Plat - Resubmittal for Coppell
Road Business Park, located 204 feet north of the intersection
of Bethel Road and Coppell Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - March 19, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning - Approval (7-0)
STIPULATION - that the City Council address the easement to the Duncan Tract.
Mr. Dale Veenker made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Veenker
was requesting approval of a final plat for Coppell Road Business Park,
located 204 feet north of the intersection of Bethel Road and Coppell
Road. He stated that this plat was approved by Council last year but
went beyond the six month time period and he was resubmitting the plat
and recognizes the right of ingress and egress to the Duncan Tract.
There have been no changes and all fees will be paid within ten days.
Following further discussion Councilman Wilkerson moved to approve the
final plat for Coppell Road Business Park, located 204 feet north of the
intersection of Bethel Road and Coppell Road. Councilman Cowman
seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously with Councilmen
Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton
voting in favor of the motion.
REPLAT
Item 10: Consider approval of a Replat of Northlake Woodlands East #6,
Lot 3, Block H, located at the southeast corner of Moore Road
and Christi Lane.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - March 19, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning - Approval (7-0)
Mayor Duggan stated that this replat was brought before the City Council
to incorporate the newly found cemetery. Mr. Parsons has agreed to
build a cemetery fence around the cemetery and Mayor Duggan was
requesting endorsement of the replat by the Council. Councilman
Smothermon moved to approve the replat of Northlake Woodlands East #6,
Lot 3, Block H. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried unanimously
with Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe
and Stanton voting in favor of the motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 11:
A. Approval of charges to City Council budget.
B. Approval of audit for fiscal year ending September 30,
1986.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance granting a zoning change
to Vistaplex Development, Inc. Ordinance Number 297-A-29
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of Change Order No. 1 concerning drainage
and utility improvements on the Belt Line Road project and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of a contract with Dallas County for the
rental of voting equipment and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
F. Discussion and consideration of participating in the 1st
Annual World Championship Chicken Cookin' Contest sponsored
by the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce.
Councilman Wilkerson requested that Item 11C and D be removed from the
Consent Agenda for further discussion.
Councilman Wolfe moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, E and F.
Councilman Stanton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Councilmen
Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton
voting in favor of the motion.
Following further discussion Councilman Stanton moved to approve Item 11
Section C. Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with
Councilmen Wilkerson, PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and
Stanton voting in favor of the motion.
Following further discussion Councilman Wilkerson moved to approve
Change Order No. 1 concerning the drainage utility improvements of
Beltline Road Project and authorize the Mayor to sign subject to
instruction to staff and City Engineer to obtain, as soon as practicable
within two working weeks, an escrow arrangement satisfactory with the
City Attorney with $165,000.00 dollars in escrow. Councilman Morton
seconded; motion carried unanimously with Councilmen Wilkerson,
PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Stanton voting in favor
of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
Item 12: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney.
A. Discussion concerning possible litigation concerning
Ground Storage Tanks.
Mayor Duggan stated that he did not have am update on the litigation
concerning the Ground Storage Tanks; therefore, the Executive Session
was cancelled.
The meeting was then adjourned.
ATTEST:
Lin--~a Grau, Secretary
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