CM 1983-09-27 Minutes of September 27, 1983
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on Tuesday,
September 27, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Administration
Building.
The following members were present:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
Orville Mayo, Mayor Pro Tem
Glen White, Councilman
Dale Ware, Councilman (Late Arrival)
Bunny Thompson, Councilman
Lou Duggan, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Ron Ragland, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons
and City Attorney Larry Jackson.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman
White gave the invocation. Following the invocation, a correction on the
minutes of the September 13 meeting was noticed. Under Item 9, it was noted
that Councilman White made the motion of the plat approval as opposed to
Councilman Duggan. Councilman Thompson moved that the minutes be approved
as corrected; Mayor Pro Tem Mayo seconded and motion carried 4-0.
bJ ITEM NO. 4: Approval of bills
Councilman White moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman
Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 5: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Texas
District Mission Board for a zoning change from SF-12, Single Family to a
zoning change of C, Commercial on property located in Abstract 629 and being
5.3 acres of land at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake and Heartz Roads.
Mr. Steve Wagner, Senior Pastor of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,
made the presentation to the Council. He stated that they would use the
existing structure as a church for about one year, and then would begin a
building program for a new church. It is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the zoning change request be changed to "PD" (Office) rather
than the Commercial zoning as requested. Mr. Wagner indicated that this
change in zoning classification would not present a problem to them. Mayor
Brown declared thmpublic hearing open and asked for those persons who wished
to speak against the proposed change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Charles
Hyman. He then asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed
change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Bob Kryzak. Mayor Brown then declared
the public hearing closed and discussion was held by the Council. Mr. Wagner
did agree to presenting a detailed site plan prior to a building permit being
issued. City Attorney Larry Jackson informed the Council that they could
grant the PD Office classification without having to readvertise because it
is an upgrading from the existing zoning request. Councilman Duggan indicated
that he had talked with several residents along Heartz Road who indicated
opposition to the proposed zoning change. Following discussion by the Council
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved that the zoning change request on the front or northern
two acres be approved as PD (Office) with the stipulations that a site plan
be submitted prior to the permit being issued and that it include building
locations for non-residential districts, open space (public and private),
parking areas and driveway openings, streets and other thoroughfares {with
dimensions), fire lanes (if necessary), landscaped areas, walls, fences and
other screening or buffer devices, use of buildings {height, etc.), number
of dwelling units {density), lotting plans (or single family - prelim}nary
plats), topography, dimensions, proposed areas of dedication, flood plain,
and existing features to be protected; Councilman White seconded the motion
which carried 4-1 with Councilman Duggan voting against the motion.
ITEM NO. 6: Consider approval of amendments to the Uniform Building,
Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes
Following discussion by the Council.on the raising of all code fees by
approximately 25 percent, Councilman Thompson moved that the amendments to
the Uniform Building Code be approved; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion
carried 4-0. This amendment will be No. 275-A-!. Councilman Thompson then
moved that the amendment No. 276-A-1 to the Electrical Code be approved;
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo seconded and motion carried 4-0. Councilman Thompson
moved that Amendment No. 278-A-1, an amendment to the Uniform Plumbing Code
be approved; Councilman White seconded and motion carried 4-0. Councilman
Thompson moved that Ordinance No. 277-A-1, an amendment to the Mechanical
Code, be approved; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 7: Consider approval of a resolution designatin9 October as Spina
Bifida Month
Following discussion on this item, Councilman White moved that this resolution
No. 092783 be approved; Councilman Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 8: City Manager's Report
City Mana9er Ron Ragland did not make his report to the Council.
ITEM NO. 9: Executive Session (Closed to the Public)
The meeting was closed for an Executive Session allowed under Article 6252-17,
Section 2 {e) discussion with City Attorney and Article 6252-17, Section 2
Discussion concerning personnel. The meeting was then declared open to the
public.following the Executive Session.
ITEM NO. 10: Consideration of approval of a proposal for a compensationX
classification plan to be performed by Community Management Assoc.
Councilman Thompson moved that the firm of Community Managements Assoc., Inc.
be retained to develop a compensation/classification plan; Mayor Pro Tem Mayo
seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Ware abstainin§.
ITEM NO. ll: Consider hiring of an Administrative Assistant
Councilman White moved that Vi vyon Ventura Bowman be hired as an Administrative
Assistant; Councilman Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 12: Consider resolution on official newspaper
Councilman White moved that this item be tabled; Mayor Pro Tem Mayo seconded
and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 13: Consider approval of a zoning change request of L & N Land Corp.
for a zoning change from SF-12, Commercial, Retail, SF-9 and Multi-Family
to "PD" Planned Development. This property consists of approximately 420
acres and is located north of Sandy Lake Road, east and west of Allen Road.
Councilman Duggan stated that he wished to withdraw from the Council during
discussion on this item and would abstain from voting. Mr. J. T. Dunkin and
Mr. Dan Sefko of J. T. Dunkin and Associates presented the Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendations for approval to the Council and reviewed the
approximately 30 items that the Planning and Zoning's recommendation was
contingent upon along with approximately seven additional items that are being
recommended by Mr. Dunkin. Each item was carefully reviewed and either agreed
to or worked out between the City and the developer as well as the items
presented by the firm of J. T. Dunkin and Associates and recommendations of
City staff. These items are detailed and filed as a separate part of these
minutes in the permanent zoning file of the Lomas & Nettleton zoning change
request, File No. 83-08-30. Following lengthy deliberations on this item,
Councilman Ware moved that the zoning change request be approved contingent
upon those items being agreed upon during this meeting and to encompass the
language that the City Attorney would review and recommend to be included in
the proposed zoning ordinance amendment; Councilman White seconded and m~tion
carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 14: Consider approval fo~Lo~as & Nettleton Land Corp. to petition
the Coppell Municipal Utility District No. 1 for annexation into the district
or pursue the creation of a new Municipal Utility District.
Because of the need for further review on this item, Councilman Thompson moved
that it be tabled until the October 25 meeting; Councilman Ware seconded and
motion carried 4-0. Councilman Duggan rejoined the meeting following dis-
cussion on these two items.
ITEM NO. 15: Consider approval of a variance request by Northlake Woodlands
Homeowners Assoc. for a variance on the property line setback from lO feet
to 0 feet setback to construct monument signs at the following two locations:
1. Southeast corner of property at 102 Meadowcreek adjoining ex~sting
stone wall.
2. Along south side of Bethel School Road approximately 125 feet west of
the intersection of Bethel School and Shad9 Brook
Mrs. Corrine Johnson made the presentation to the City Council. During this
discussion, City Attorney Larry Jackson pointed out that the Homeowners
LO Association needed a perpetual easement from the property owners before the
mmm signs are placed at either site. Following discussion, Councilman Ware
moved that the variance on these two signs be approved; Councilman White
seconded and motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was then adjourned.
ATTEST: k-A~rew Brown, Jr., Mayor