CM 1986-07-22 Minutes of July 22, 1986
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on
Tuesday, July 22, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School
Administration Building. The following members were present:
Lou Duggan, Mayor
Dale Ware, Mayor Pro Tem
Tom Morton, Councilman
Bill Smothermon, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Mark Wolfe, Councilman
Dan Stanton, Councilman
Councilman Dean Wilkerson was not present. Also present were City
Manager Frank A. Proctor, Jr., City Secretary Dorothy Ti~mons, and City
Attorney Larry Jackson.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while
Councilman Smothermon gave the invocation.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Item 1: Mayor's Report
Mayor Duggan informed the Council of the following items:
A. A Community Appreciation Dinner will be held on August 23, 1986
to honor those citizens who have given community service and to
recognize them as contributing on a volunteer basis.
Congressman Martin Frost will be the speaker at this dinner
which will be held at no cost to the City.
B. On Wednesday, July 23, 1986, City Officials will make a trip to
Austin to meet with the Parks and Recreation Board with the
State Economic Development Commission and for the State Highway
121 hearing.
C. Budget Retreat will be held August 21st through the 23rd.
Staff was instructed to contact Granbury to see if facilities
are available and if not to go with Rayburn Country for the
retreat.
D. Farmers Branch Hospital authority will be hosting a dinner for
Councilmembers and the Paramedics Study Committee on Monday,
July 28, 1986 to discuss the possibility of locating one of
their hospitals in this area.
E. Metrocrest luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 1986.
Coppell will be one of the two host cities to give their
presentation concerning update during the previous year.
CITIZEN'S APPEARANCES
---- Item 2: Consider citizens who wish to speak before the City Council.
Mrs. Roxanne Groesek of 349 Phillips Drive was recognized and informed
the Council of a complaint she had concerning the drainage behind her
house.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Item 3: Consider approval of an ordinance amending Section 29 of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regulating Churches.
Mayor Pro Tem Ware moved that this Ordinance No. 297-A-26 be approved.
Councilman Smothermon seconded; motion carried unanimously with
Councilman Ware, Councilman Morton, Councilman Smothermon, Councilman
Cowman, Councilman Wolfe and Councilman Stanton voting in favor of the
motion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 4: Sign Variance #86-05-27.5
To consider approval of a sign variance request for Pizza Hut
of America, Inc. from Section 10-6-I (C.2) of the City of
Coppell Sign Ordinance of property located on the southeast
corner of Sandy Lake Road and MacArthur Boulevard in the
Corners of Coppell Retail Center.
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission - June 19, 1986
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning - Approval
At the request of the applicant Councilman Wolfe moved that this item be
tabled. Councilman Cowman seconded; motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilman Morton, Councilman Smothermon, Councilman
Cowman, Councilman Wolfe and Councilman Stanton voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 5: Zoning Application #86-04-15
To consider a zoning change request for Sandy Lake Road/Moore
Road Joint Venture from "C" Commercial to "C-S.U.P."
Commercial with a Special Use Permit for a convenience store
on property located on the northwest corner of Sandy Lake Road
and Moore Road.
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission - June 19, 1986
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning - Approval with
Stipulations (4-0)
(SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR STIPULATIONS)
Item 6: Zoning Application #86-04-15.1
To consider a zoning change request for Sandy Lake Road/Moore
Road Joint Venture from "C" Commercial to "C-S.U.P."
Commercial with a Special Use Permit for a gasoline service
station on property located on the northwest corner of Sandy
Lake Road and Moore Road.
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission - June 19, 1986
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning - Approval with
Stipulations (4-0)
(SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR STIPULATIONS)
Item 7: Zoning Application #86-05-27
To consider approval of a zoning change request for Sandy Lake
Road/Moore Road Joint Venture from "C" Commercial to
"C-S.U.P." Commercial with a Special Use Permit for a
deli-style food service restaurant on property located on the
northwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Moore Road.
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Date of Planning and Zoning Commission - June 19, 1986
Recom~endation of Planning & Zoning - Approval with
Stipulations (4-0)
(SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR STIPULATIONS)
Mr. Mike Allen and Mr. John Kidd of Univest made the presentation. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of these three
(3) zoning requests with the stipulations that the poles for the canopy
be constructed of brick, on the west side of the building a parafit be
constructed on the roof to hide the air condition units, that Southland
build a quality product and work with Sandy Lake Road Baptist Church
including every step especially along the west side of the property
concerning the additional ten (10) feet of side yard setback to
correspond to zoning requirements of thirty (30) feet and that Univest
consider the landscaping they are discussing on Moore Road and try to
resolve the additional ten (10) feet of side yard setback requirements
on the west side of the property. Lot I is proposed to be a 7-Eleven
Store with adjacent lease space on Lot 2. Lot 3 is proposed to be a
single story professional office building. Mr. Allen stated that they
had been working with 7-Eleven officials who had agreed to construct the
7-Eleven store in a small shopping center configuration as opposed to a
free-standing building. 7-Eleven respresentatives had also agreed to
comply to all architectual standards. The application for consideration
tonight is for Lot 1 only. Mr. Daryl Lake respresenting the 7-Eleven
stores "Southland Corporation" was also present to discuss this item
with the Council and answer any questions required. Mayor Duggan
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 zoning change, those
persons speaking were Reverend Calvin Nevels, who is pastor of the Sandy
Lake Baptist Church which adjoins this property. Mr. Nevels stated that
he feels that their property would be adversely affected by the proposed
development. He is opposed to the zoning change request for four (4)
reasons: the noise factor, the safety factor, the odors that would be
emitted from the cleaners, and the esthetic appearance. Additional
persons speaking against the proposed zoning change were Mr. Harold
Neal, Mr. Walter Pettijohn, and Mr. Larry Elliott. Following a
lengthy discussion by the audience and the applicant the Public Hearing
was closed. Council then held discussion concerning those items of
concern that were expressed by Reverend Nevels and the other members
present. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Stanton moved
that Item 5, Item 6 and Item 7 be denied without prejudice. Councilman
Morton seconded
; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Ware,
Councilman Morton, Councilman Smothermon, Councilman Cowman, Councilman
Wolfe and Councilman Stanton voting in favor of the motion.
Item 8: Zoning Application #86-04-28
To consider a zoning change request for Mobil Oil Corporation
from "C-S.U.P. Commercial with a Special Use Permit for a
gasoline service station, car wash and convenience store to
"C-S.U.P." Commercial with a Special Use Permit to amend
gasoline service station permit to extend pump island on
property located on the northeast corner of Denton Tap Road
and Beltline Road.
Date of Planning and Zoning Commission - June 19, 1986
Recommendation of Planning & Zoning - Approval (4-0)
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Mr. Michael Cowheart made the presentation to the Council. It is the
request of Mobil Oil Corporation to extend the gasoline pumps at the
existing Mobil Oil station. Mayor Duggan declared the Public Hearing
open and asked for those persons who wished to speak against the
proposed change, there were none. He then asked for those persons who
wished to speak for the proposed change. Those persons speaking were
Mr. Larry Elliott who stated he was in favor of the change but would
like to see that the sign advertising of the station be brought into
conformance with the City's sign code. The Public Hearing was then
declared closed. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Wolfe
moved that the zoning change be approved with the stipulation that the
advertising sign be brought into conformance within a six (6) month time
period. Councilman Stanton seconded; motion carried unanimously with
Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilman Morton, Councilman Smothermon, Councilman
Cowman, Councilman Wolfe and Councilman Stanton voting in favor of the
motion. Mr. Cowheart was also instructed to check into the foliage at
this station and to see about replacing those trees and foliage that are
dying.
STAFF REPORTS
Item 9: Consider approval for the expenditure of funds for the re-work
of the Continental Pipe Line along St. Louis-Southwestern
Railroad at Moore Road and the installation of a rubberized
crossing at Moore Road and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
Consulting Engineer Wayne Ginn made the presentation to the Council on
this item. He stated that the monies for this work would be paid out of
bond funds and amounts to $146,414.00 dollars. Following discussion on
this item Councilman Wolfe moved that the expenditure for the re-work of
the Continental Pipeline along the St. Louis-Southwestern Railroad at
Moore Road and the installation of the rubberized crossing at Moore Road
be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to sign. Councilman
Morton seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Ware,
Councilman Morton, Councilman Smothermon, Councilman Cowman, Councilman
Wolfe and Councilman Stanton voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: Consideration and approval of a change order of Moore Road
Paving Improvements Project - 16" Lone Star Gas Pipeline
Adjustments and/or relocation and authorizing the City Manager
to sign.
Consulting Engineer Wayne Ginn also made this presentation. He informed
the Council that the sixteen inch high pressure gas line along Moore
Road needed to be relocated in order to finish construction of Moore
Road. Total cost of this relocation is $38,208.00 dollars and is to be
paid from bond funds. Following discussion on this item Councilman
Morton moved that this change order be approved and that the City
Manager be authorized to sign. Councilman Wolfe seconded; motion
carried unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Ware, Councilman Morton,
Councilman Smothermon, Councilman Cowman, Councilman Wolfe and
Councilman Station voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11: Discussion and clarification of Zoning Ordinance requirements - Riverchase Development/Fairway Drive.
Mrs. Janet Vick was present to discuss this item with the Council. City
Engineer Ed Powell informed the Council that this item has been placed
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on the agenda to inform Council that Fairway Drive is not scheduled to
connect with Beltline Road east-west from the Riverchase Development.
Mayor Duggan stated that previous agreements with Terra was that Terra
would not be held responsible for constructing a permanent crossing at
Fairway Drive but that they have agreed to make a second access to
Beltline Road at the Council's request. No action was required on this
item.
Item 12: Discussion and consideration of approving a Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy for the Town Center.
City Engineer Ed Powell and Building Inspector Dale Jackson made the
presentation to the Council. City Attorney Larry Jackson informed the
Council that they could approve a permanent Certificate of Occupancy
should they so desire. Follow~ng discussion on this item Councilman
Morton moved that a permanent Certificate of Occupancy be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Ware seconded; motion carried unanimously with Mayor Pro
Tem Ware, Councilman Morton, Councilman Smothermon, Councilman Cowman,
Councilman Wolfe and Councilman Stanton voting in favor of the motion.
The meeting was then adjourned.
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmjns, C~y Secretary
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