CM 1987-06-23 Minutes June 23, 1987
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on
Tuesday, June 23, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Coppell Town Center. The following members were present:
Lou Duggan, Mayor
Dan Stanton, Mayor Pro Tem
Dean Wilkerson, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Mark Wolfe, Councilman
Councilman Walter PettiJohn was not present. Also present were City
Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City
Attorney Larry Jackson.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Councilman Wilkerson gave the invocation. Following the invocation,
Mayor Duggan led those present in the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Item 1: Approval of minutes - June 9, 1987
Councilman Smothermon moved that the minutes be approved as submitted.
Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro
Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe
voting in favor of the motion.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Item 2: Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Duggan informed those present that a blood drive was being
held on Wednesday, June 24, 1987 to benefit Traci Taylor. The
blood drive will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the
Minyard's parking lot.
B. The Metrocrest Mayor's Big Ball Tournament is scheduled for July
25, 1987 at 6:00 p.m. Carrollton will host the event this year.
C. The Joint meeting between the City of Coppell and the Coppell
Independent School District Board has been rescheduled for
Wednesday, July 22nd.
D. Mayor Duggan expressed his appreciation for those who attended the
dinner and reception honoring former Mayor Pro Tem Dale Ware.
E. Mayor Duggan called on Mr. Paul Adams to make a presentation
concerning the "Shop Coppell First" program. During Mr. Adams'
presentation, he requested that this task be assigned as a
permanent project to a designated "Shop Coppell First Co~maittee".
Mr. Adams also requested that the City Council pass a Resolution
that will endorse that the City will "Shop Coppell First" whenever
it is "economically feasible".
F. Councilman Cowman requested that the City Manager have someone
check into that section of Beltline Road east/west from Moore Road
to MacArthur and determine who regulates that area and the
possibility of lowering speed limits in the area.
G. Councilman Smothermon also requested that the City post
warning signs that state "traffic signals are ahead" in this
CITIZENS APPEARANCES
Item 3: Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City Council.
There were no citizens who wished to speak at this time.
REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Item 4: Presentation and discussion with Paragon Cable TV concerning
cable service and fees.
Mr. Dan Dowell, Area Manager of Paragon Cable TV, made the presentation
to the Council. He stated that Paragon will be implementing a price
adjustment effective with the July billing. Basic service charges will
increase $1.00 per month and Home Sports Entertainment (HSE) will be
decreasing $4.00 per month. It is anticipated that Paragon will be
coming back before the Council within the next 30-45 days to give a
status report on the overall system following a complete review and
check by their company. Following the presentation by Mr. Dowell,
Councilmembers and citizens offered complaints, comments and compliments
concerning the cable TV service. No action was required on this item.
Item 5: Consider approval of an agreement between the City of Coppell
and Thompson Management Company for the construction of a 16"
water line within the right-of-way of the Royal Lane
Extension, as related to the development of the USPS Regional
Postal facility, authorizing the Mayor to sign and allocating
the funds, not to exceed $162,000 from the water and sewer
fund surplus, for the construction of said project.
City Engineer Wayne Ginn made the presentation to the Council on this
item. Following discussion, Councilman Wolfe moved that the
construction agreement between the City of Coppell and Thompson
Management Company for a 16" water line to be located within the
right-of-way of Royal Lane Extension allocating $161,312.96 from the
water and sewer funds surplus and authorizing the Mayor to sign be
approved. The effective date of the agreement is to be June 23, 1987.
Councilman Wilkerson seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro
Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe
voting in favor of the motion.
BIDS
Item 6: Consider awarding a bid for the construction and improvements to Bethel School Road.
City Engineer Wayne Ginn made the presentation to the Council. Bass
bids were received with three (3) alternates being included. Alternate
Number 1 was for a field office to be located on the project site.
Alternate Number 2 was for a walkway on the south side of Bethel School
Road which would require an additional 20 days construction time.
Alternate Number 3 was for parking area at the park which would add 30
days to the total construction time. This project was included in the
list of thoroughfare projects in the 1984 Bond Program. Following
discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that the base bid in
the amount of $604,071.13 with no options be awarded to Ed Bell
Construction Co. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion failed 4-2
with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Cowman and Wolfe
voting against the motion and Councilman Morton and Smothermon voting in
favor of the motion. Following further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem
Stanton moved that the base bid in the amount of $604,071.13, the
Alternate Number 3 bid in the amount of $14,455.81 and the engineering
and contingency fees be awarded to Ed Bell Construction Co. Councilman
Wolfe seconded, motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton,
Councilmen Wilkerson, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmen Morton and Smothermon voting against the motion.
VARIANCES
Item 7: Discussion, consideration and approval of a variance from
Section 10-4-2 of the Sign Ordinance concerning signs located
in right-of-ways.
Mr. Dale Jackson, Chief Building Inspector for the City, made the
presentation to the Council. The original sign which was on land
purchased by the postal service for the new postal service site was torn
down during construction of the post office and will be replaced by the
post office as long as it is done prior to the completion of the new
post office building. Following discussion on this item, Mayor Pro Tem
Stanton moved that the sign variance be approved. Councilman Morton
seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton,
Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
Item 8: Consider approval of right-of-way dedication for Sandy Lake
and Denton Tap Roads and an Ordinance abandoning street and
road right-of-way on Denton Tap Road and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Mr. Howard Herrington representing Mr. H. T. Ardinger made the
presentation to the Council. He stated that Mr. Ardinger is dedicating
land adjacent to his property for right-of-way both on Denton Tap and
Sandy Lake Road and is requesting abandonment of a portion of
right-of-way to straighten the property. Additionally, Mr. Herrington
stated that Mr. Ardinger has committed to pay for one-half of the
widening of Sandy Lake Road as well as the drainage and utilities along
the northern part of his property line. He has requested the City to
perform and finance the engineering for the construction of this street.
Mr. Kevin White, representing Connell Properties, was present in the
audience and stated that they are the owners of the property on the
north side of Sandy Lake Road and there is a possibility of them
contributing in this construction. He did indicate, however, that he is
not a spokesman on behalf of the property belonging to Southland
Corporation and Skaggs. Following discussion on this item, Councilman
Wilkerson moved that this Ordinance No. 87-383 be approved. Councilman
Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem
Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9: Consider approval of a resolution endorsing the relocation of
Beltline Road from Moore Road east to MacArthur Boulevard and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mr. Tim House made the presentation to the Council. He is requesting
approval of the Resolution to endorse the concept only and is not
requesting a legal document. City Attorney Larry Jackson indicated that
the Resolution that is before the Council is for endorsement and support
of the concept and could not be construed to be a legal document.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved that
Resolution R.062387.1 be approved. Councilman Morton seconded; motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson,
Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
PLATTING
FINAL
Item 10: Consider approval of a Final Plat Application for Frank
Addition, at the request of Gerald Frank, located 630' from
the northeast corner of Bethel School Road and Heartz Road.
The variances are as follows:
1. To allow alley access only, in lieu of an alley along the
rear of the property.
2. To allow driveway access to Heartz Road.
3. To allow a 10 foot side yard setback for Lot #1.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting ~ May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Mr. Greg Edwards of Metroplex Engineering made the presentation to the
Council on behalf of Mr. Gerald Frank. Mr. Edwards stated that all
requirements had been met and shown on the plat as requested. Variances
requested are to allow alley access only in lieu of an alley along the
rear of the property, to allow a driveway across Heartz Road and to
allow a ten foot (10') sideyard setback for Lot 1. Following discussion
on this item, Councilman Wolfe moved that this plat be approved.
Councilman Wilkerson seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro
Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe
voting in favor of the motion.
ZONING
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 11: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from (C)
Commercial to (C.S.U.P.) Commercial with a Special Use Permit,
Case #S-1012, to allow the operation of a doughnut shop, at
the request of Daroush Khalatbari; located at 150 Denton Tap
Road, Suite #110.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Co~nission - Approval (6-0)
Mr. Daryoush Khalatbari made the presentation to the Council. Following
the presentation, Mayor Duggan declared the public hearing open and
asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed zoning
change. There were none. He then asked for those person~ who wished to
speak against the proposed zoning change. Again,~ there were none. The
public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion by the
Council, Councilman Cowman moved that the zoning change be approved as
requested. Councilmen Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman
and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 12: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from
(LI) Light Industrial to (L.I.S.U.P.) Light Industrial with a
Special Use Permit, Case #S-1007, at the request of Dunning
Development, to allow the operation of a Car Wash at the
southeast corner of MacArthur and Beltline Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Item 13: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from
(LI) Light Industrial to (L.I.S.U.P.) Light Industrial with a
Special Use Permit, Case #S-1008, at the request of Dunning
Development, to allow the operation of a gasoline service
station, located at the southeast corner of MacArthur
Boulevard and Beltltne Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Item 14: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from
(LI) Light Industrial to (L.I.S.U.P.) Light Industrial with a
Special Use Permit, Case #S-1009, to all°w the operation of a
grocery store, at the request of Dunning Development, located
at the sontheast corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur
Boulevard.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (5-0)
Item 15: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from
(LI) Light Industrial to (L.I.S.U.P.) Light Industrial with a
Special Use Permit, at the request of Dunning Development,
Case #S-1017, to allow the operation of a convenience store,
located at the southeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and
Beltline Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (5-0)
Item 16: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from
(LI) Light Industrial to (L.I.S.U.P.) Light Industrial with a
Special Use Permit, Case #S-1010, to allow the operation of a
Gas Station at the request of Dunning Development, located at
the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Item 17: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from
(LI) Light Industrial to (L.I.S.U.P.) Light Industrial with a
Special Use Permit, Case ~S-1011, to allow the operation of a
Car Wash, at the request of Dunning Development, located at
the southwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Boulevard.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Item 18: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from
(LI) Light Industrial to (L.I.S.U.P.) Light Industrial with a
Special Use Permit, at the request of Dunning Development,
Case #S-1018, to allow the operation of a convenience store,
located at the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and
Beltline Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
STIPULATION - that architectural renderings be approved prior
to Final Plat.
Mayor Duggan requested if there was anyone present in the audience to
speak on these items. There was no indication of people present to
speak. Councilman Morton then moved that these items be tabled to the
July 14th Council meeting. Councilman Wilkerson seconded; motion
carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton,
Smothermon and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Cowman
voting against the motion.
Item 19: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from (R)
Retail to (R.S.U.P.) Retail with a Special Use Permit to allow
the operation of a Gas Station, at the request of Exxon
U.S.A., Case #S-lO14, located at the southwest corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Denton Tap Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Mr. Howard Herrington made the presentation to the Council. Discussion
was held concerning the bricking of columns. The architectural
renderings being subject to approval to conform to the "Old World" look
prior to the adoption of the Ordinance and berms on Sandy Lake and
Denton Tap Road. Mayor Duggan was called out of the meeting at this
point. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton then presided for the remainder of the
meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton declared the public hearing open and
asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed zoning
change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Larry Elliott and Mr. Kevin
White. Mayor Pro Tem Stanton then asked for those persons who wished to
speak against the proposed change. There were none. Following further
discussion by the Council, Councilman Morton moved that the public
hearing be left open and this item tabled until the July 14, 1987
Council meeting. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried
unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 20: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from (R)
Retail to (R.S.U.P.) Retail with a Special Use Permit, Case
#S-1015, to allow the operation of a convenience store, at the
request of Exxon U.S.A., located at the southwest corner of
Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Mayor Pro Tem Stanton declared the public hearing open and asked for
those persons who wished to speak for the proposed change. There were
none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the
proposed change. Again, there were none. Councilman Smothermon then
moved that the public hearing be left open and this item be tabled until
the July 14, 1987 Council meeting. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson,
Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 21: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a zoning change from (R)
Retail to (R.S.U.P.) Retail with a Special Use Permit, Case
#S-1016, to allow the operation of a Car Wash, at the request
of Exxon U.S.A., located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake
Road and Denton Tap Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Mayor Pro Tem Stanton declared the public hearing open and asked for
those persons who wished to speak for the proposed zoning change. There
were none. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak against
the proposed zoning change. Again, there were none. Councilman Morton
then moved that the public hearing be left open and this item tabled
until the July 14, 1987 Council meeting. Councilman Wilkerson seconded;
motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen
Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 22: PUBLIC HEARING - Consider approval of a Special Use Permit to
allow the alteration of a site plan, Case #S-1013, for Connell
Development Corporation, on property located on the northwest
corner of Denton Tap Road and Sandy Lake Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - April 16, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (4-0)
STIPULATION - that the dumpster be screened from Sandy Lake
Road, and that fire lanes be shown on the final site plan.
Mr. Darryl Lake representing Southland Corporation made the presentation
to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Stantou then declared the public hearing
open and asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed
zoning change. There were none. He then asked for those persons who
wished to speak against the proposed zoning change. Again, there were
none. The public hearing was declared closed. Following discussion,
Councilman Smothermon moved that the zoning application be approved as
requested. Councilman Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman
and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
PRELIMINARY PLATS
Item 23: Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for Valley Ranch
Center, located at the southeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard
and Beltline Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (5-0)
Item 24: Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat for Valley Ranch
Plaza, located at the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard
and Beltline Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Mssting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Councilman Smothermon moved that these two plats be denied without
prejudice, that any additional filing fee requirements be waived and
that the two plats be reheard on July 14, 1987. Councilman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton,
Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 25: Consider approval of a Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for
Sandy Lake Crossing, located at the southwest corner of Denton ~'~
Tap Road and Sandy Lake Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
Councilman Morton moved that this plat be denied without prejudice, that
no additional filing fee requirements be levied and that the item be
reheard on the July 14, 1987 Council meeting. Councilman Wolfe
seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton,
Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in
favor of the motion.
FINAL PLAT
Item 26: Consider approval of a Final Plat, Landscape Plan and Site
Plan for Connell Skaggs Addition, Lot 4, located at the
northwest corner of Denton Tap Road and Sandy Lake Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - May 21, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (6-0)
STIPULATION - that the final site plan be subject to approval
of Special Use Permit #S-1013, to allow the alteration of a
site plan.
Mr. Jim Koch made the presentation to the Council. Following the
presentation and discussion by the Council, Councilman Morton moved that
this plat be approved. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried
unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton,
Smothermon, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 27: Consider approval of Connell Skaggs Addition, Lots 1, 2 and 3,
Final Plat, Site Plan and Landscaping Plans, located at the
northwest intersection of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road.
Date of Planning & Zoning Meeting - April 16, 1987
Decision of Planning & Zoning Commission - Approval (5-0)
STIPULATIONS - 1. That all on and off site engineering
criteria meet with the satisfaction of the City Staff
2. That the screening wall required on the west
side of the property be built simultaneously with the box
culvert, again on the west side of the development.
Mr. Kevin White made the presentation to the Council. He informed the
Council that Woodside Village would be the name of this development and
that the culvert would be placed entirely on the applicant's property.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved that the ~-~
plat be approved subject to all on and off-site engineering criteria
meeting with the satisfaction of the City staff and that the screening
wall required on the west side of the property be built simultaneously
with the box culvert, again on the west side of the development.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion which carried unanimously with
Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman
and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 28: Consider approval of charges to the City Council Budget.
Item 29: Consider approval of a contract authorizing Governmental
Service Agency, Inc. to perform a salary survey for updating
compensation plan and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item 30: Consider amendment to City Manager Budget. Acct. No. 422 for funding of compensation plan market survey.
agenda items were considered separately.
Consent
Item 28 - Councilman Wolfe moved that charges to the City Council Budget
be approved. Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Pro Tem Stanton, Councilmen Wilkerson, Morton, Smothermon, ~'.'
Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the motion.
Item 29 - Discussion was held by the Council concerning this item.
Following discussion, Councilman Morton moved that a contract
authorizing Governmental Service Agency, Inc. to perform a salary survey
for updating the compensation plan be approved and the Mayor authorized
to sign. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro
Tem Stanton, Councilmen Morton, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmen Wilkerson and Smothermon voting against the
motion.
Item 30 - Councilman Morton moved that an amendment to the City
Manager's Budget Account No. 422 in the amount of $1,500.00 be approved.
Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem
Stanton, Councilmen Morton, Cowman and Wolfe voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmen Wilkerson and Smothermon voting against the
motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public)
Item 31: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney.
A. Discussion regarding the ground storage tank.
B. Discussion regarding litigation/Beltline north/south.
C. Discussion regarding litigation on claims filed against
the City.
The meeting was then closed for an Executive Session as allowed under
the above stated article.
Following the Executive Session the meeting was declared open. As there
was no further business to consider before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
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