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CM 1984-06-12 Minutes of June 12, 1984 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. on June 12, 1984 at the Coppell High School Administration building. The following members were present: Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor Bunny Thompson, Mayor Pro Tem Dale Ware, Councilman Lou Duggan, Councilman John Bailey, Councilman Walter Pettijohn, 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 Council- man Bailey gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the reading of the minutes be waived and that they be approved as submitted; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0. ~:~ ITEM NO. 4: Approval of Bills Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the bills be approved for pa~ent; Council- man Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0. Mayor Brown then read a prepared statement answering allegations recently printed in a local newspaper concerning decisions made by the Council. ITEM NO. 5: Discussion of the design of Heartz and Vanbebber Roads Mr. Van Ellerbrock presented the Council with a petition stating that those citizens signing the petition were requesting a decision from the Council for a 27-foot wide road as opposed to a 37-foot wide road on both Heartz and Vanbebber Roads. Although this decision was not publicized as a public hearing, Mayor Brown asked for comments from those persons from the audience who wished to speak. Those persons speaking were Mr. Bill Gipson, Mrs. Martha Spencem and Mr. John Skelton (opposed), Mrs. Beth Rovilla (question concerning drainage), and Mr. Gene Gaddy and Mr. Gerald Frank (in favor of the 37-foot wide street. City Manager Ron Ragland then stated that these two roads were designated as collector streets as far back as a master plan which was prepared in 1969, that plans and information disseminated last fall indicated that a 37-foot street would be constructed, and that the basic analysis of the master thoroughfare plan and his recommendation would be for a 37-foot collector street for the safety and access by fire, ambulance and emergency equipment. City Engineer Wayne Ginn then spoke to the Council concerning this item. He assured the mayor that the drainage experienced by Mrs. Rovilla would be corrected with the construction of this street, and that since most of the houses along Heartz Road had front-entry garages, the 37-foot wide would be his recommendation for the sake of safety and that parking be provided on both sides of the street. Speed limits would not necessarily equate with the width of the street as traffic control lights or signs could also be installed. Mr. Ginn also indicated that during discussions with the electric company, the utility poles were to be transferred to the east side of Heartz Road once the City plans have been decided upon. During discussion by the Council, the Mayor instructed the city engineer to come up with some way to desi9nate the parking areas so that they would not be used for traffic lanes. Following discussion by the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the City pave Heartz and Vanbebber Roads with the originally planned 37-foot road; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion. Council Minutes June 12, 1984 Page 2 ITEM NO. 6: Presentation and discussion of bank depository agreement and investment plan Finance Director Lewis McLain made the presentation to the Council. He stated that the City could expect to receive the bond proceeds in two days, and that while the City would need to earn as much as possible on the invest- ment of this money, it does need to be available when it is needed. It was his recommendation that in order to maximize the investment earnings, that one of the downtown banks be approved as the City's depository for the bond proceeds. Following a discussion by the Council, Councilman Duggan moved that the bond proceeds be deposited with the First Security Bank in Coppell; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Thompson and Councilman Bailey voting against the motion. ITEM NO. 7: Consider request from Lone Star Gas Company to change the existing gas main extension Mr. Don Huff, representing Lone Star Gas Company, made the presentation to the Council. He stated that primarily the developers would be affected by this increase. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Duggan moved that this item be tabled until the next Council meeting to allow other cities to make their decision on this item; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 8: Consider abandonment of right-of-way at Southwestern Blvd. and Coppell Road Mr. Foy Layton made the presentation to the Council. He stated that he is representing the prospective owner and that with the abandonment approximately a 3,000 square-foot building could be constructed on this property. City Manager Ron Ragland recommended that the City receive comparable value for the land that they would be abandoning. Following discussion, Councilman Ware moved that this item be tabled for further review; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 9: Consider approval of a final plat of LaPetite Academy Mr. David McCarver made the presentation. He stated that the location of this project is on Bethel School approximately 230 feet east of Denton Tap Road. The building would be 80% brick veneer and meets all City requirements. The area would be totally sodded as well as landscaped with trees. A masonry screening wall will be installed between the car wash property and this property and along the east side of the building. The rear property and along the east side of the building would have a chain link fence with a wooden fence in the front of the building. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Duggan moved that the final plat be approved with the stipulation that the brick screening wall be constructed around the entire facility; Councilman Ware seconded the motion which carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 10: Consider approval of a final plat of Sherwood Park, Phase II Mr. Sam Wyse made the presentation. He stated that there were no variations to this plat since the presentation of the preliminary plat. There are no variations from ~he subdivision ordinance; however, upgrading has been done on the building design throughout the entire project and a one-car enclosed parking space per unit has been added. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this final plat be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 11: Consider approval of a final plat of Parkwood Addition Mr. Sam Wyse also made the presentation on this project. He stated that a change from the preliminary plat has been made to accommodate the road design at the proposed intersection of MacArthur Blvd. and Samuel Blvd. Although this area is zoned SF-O, essentially a SF-7 development would be built. Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that this final plat be approved; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0. Council Minutes June 12, 1984 Page 3 ' ITEM NO. 12: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of the Coppell Shopping Center Mr. Glen Bridges, Mr. Campbell Scott, Mr. Pat Custer, amd Mrs. Mar§aret Flect made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Bridges stated that access to this development would be from Denton Tap Road and Braewood Drive. The mayor then read a letter from the adjoining property owners expressing concerning about the landscaping that would back up to the residential area on the east side of the development. Council was informed that the screening wall along the east side of the development would be consistent with the commercial development to the north. Following discussion, Councilman Duggan moved that this preliminary plat be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 13: Consider approval of a preliminary plat of the Coppell Parks Addition Mr. Lee Slaughter, Mr. Bennett Morgan, Mr. Kent Conine, and Mr. Bob Brunig m~m made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Slaughter stated that the entr~ay feature will consist of brick pavers and uplighting to highlight the trees and that it would be sprinkled. The four major recreational areas will include a swimming pool, a courtyard, a clubhouse and a jacuzzi. Both covered and non- covered parking would be provided. ABS plastic will be used on the covered parking which is acceptable under current ordinances. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the preliminary plat be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 14: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Al's Pizzaria for a zoning change from "R", Retail to "R", Retail with "SUP", Specific Use Permit for a restaurant located in Abstract 1139 in the Sandy Lake Plaza Shopping Center Mrs. Janice Quinn made the presentation to the Council. Mayor Brown then 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 their were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion by the Council concerning conditions being placed on the zoning for the property to revert back to the original zoning following the expiration of a lease on this property, Councilman Pettijohn moved that the zoning change be approved as requested without the stipulations; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 3-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Thompson and Councilman Duggan voting against the motion. ITEM NO. 15: Consideration and approval to open a commercial master card account for the City of Coppell Following discussion on this subject, Councilman Ware moved that this item be approved; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion. ITEM NO. 16: Consider appointment of a member to the Advisory Board of the Dallas County Appraisal District Following discussion, Councilman Bailey moved that City Manager Ron Ragland be appointed to fill this vacancy; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 17: City Manager's Report City Manager Ron Ragland reminded the Council of the work session scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 1984, to review the revised subdivision ordinance. Council Minutes June 12, 1984 Page 4 ITEM NO. 18: Executive Session (Closed to the Public) The meeting was then closed for an executive session allowed under Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney and Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel. Following the executive session, the meeting was declared open to the public. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the city manager be authorized to negotiate a contract with O'Brien, O'Brien, Nyfeler & Callaway for architectural services; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0. Councilman Duggan moved that the resignations of Ross Orenduff, Mark Hebert, Mike Lemieux, and Mark Melane be accepted; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that Jori W. Littlejohn be hired as animal control officer in the police department effective June 13, 1984 at a rate of $6.66 per hour; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that E. M. Varkey be hired as a water and sewer maintenance worker in the water department effective June 25, 1984 at a rate of $6.34 per hour; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Ware abstaining. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that Garry Wiggs be hired as street foreman in the streets and parks department effective June 15, 1984 at a monthly salary of $1,620; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 4-I with Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion. The meeting was then adjourned. Andrew Brown,~ ATTEST: