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Minutes of August 14, 1984
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on
the 14th day,of August, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Admini-
stration 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 Attorney Larry Jackson,
Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney and Secretary Debbie Layton.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman
Duggan gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Councilman Pettijohn
moved that the minutes be approved as submitted; Councilman Duggan seconded
and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 4: Approval of bills
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman
Ware seconded and motion carried 5-0.
At this time, Mayor Andy Brown inserted an item on the agenda concerning a
proclamation declaring the month of August, Child Support Month. Councilman
Ware moved that the proclamation be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and
motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 5: Consider approval of an ordinance annexing 129.1049 acres of land
on request of Connell Development Co.
Mayor Brown stated that the two required public hearings have already been
held. Councilman Ware moved that this ordinance No. 313 be approved; Councilman
Pettijohn seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 6: Consider abandonment of right-of-way at Southwestern Blvd. and
Coppell Road (tabled from 6-26-84 meetin§)
Mr. Foy Layton made the presentation to the Council. He stated that both of
the corner lots will be owned by the same owner. Following discussion,
Councilman Duggan moved that this right-of-way be abandoned subject to the
owner of the two lots replatting the property into one lot; Mayor Pro Tem
Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing to consider a sign variance request of Triland
Development, Inc. for a variance to Ordinance #287, Article 4, Section 10-5-17
(permanent pole signs are specifically prohibited) at the following locations:
1) Approximately 1150 feet east of the southwest point of the 68.885 acre
tract adjacent to LBJ Freeway. 2) Approximately 500 feet west of the southeast
point of the 68.885 acre tract adjacent to LBJ Freeway.
Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who
wished to speak for the variance. There were none. He then asked for those
persons who wished to speak against the variance. Again, there were none.
The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion, Councilman
Ware moved that this variance request be approved; Councilman Duggan seconded
the motion which failed 2-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Thompson, Councilman Bailey and
Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion.
ITEM NO. 8: Consider approval of a request from Bob Minyard for a permit
for a temporary building to house the First National Bank of Coppell
Mr. Bob Minyard made the presentation to the Council. He stated that this
would be a temporary facility while building the permanent two-story facility
on the corner of Braewood Drive and Denton Tap. It would be in place from
September, 1984 to August, 1985. This building will be a wood structure,
1080 square feet, and the paving would be permanent. Following discussion by
the Council, Councilman Walter Pettijohn moved that this request be approved
until September, 1985; Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Duggan then
moved that this request be denied; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion
carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn against the motion.
ITEM NO. 9: Consider approval of a replat of Lot 2-B, Tract II, Harrison
Estates No. II on request of Dennis Eastin (tabled from 7-10-84)
Mr. Dennis Eastin made the presentation to the Council. He stated that he
is requesting to replat Lot 2-B creating two separate lots. Following discussion,
Councilman Duggan moved that this request be denied; Councilman Ware seconded
and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn against the motion.
ITEM NO. 10: Consider approval of the preliminary plat of Georgetown Plaza
Mr. Jeff Stone representing Giller Land Corp. made the presentation. This is
an 11.3 acre site with a 121,000 square feet building. Following discussion,
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this preliminary plat be denied based on
not enough information being submitted; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion
carried 3-0-1 with Councilman Ware abstaining and Councilman Pettijohn voting
against the motion.
ITEM NO. 11: Consider approval of the preliminary plat of Coppell Park Plaza
Mr. Russell Grimes and Mr. Andy Briscoe made the presentation to the Council.
This is for a retail and office park (approximately 32,000 square feet) located
in the 500 block of Denton Tap Road north of the First Baptist Church.
Following discussion, Councilman Bailey moved that this preliminary plat be
denied; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman
Pettijohn against the motion.
ITEM NO. 12: Consider approval of the final plat of Coppell Parks Addition
Mr. Kent Conine of SBC Corp. made the presentation. This development consists
of 192 apartment units located approximately 600 feet north of Sandy Lake Road
and west of Moore Road. It is 8.4 gross acres with a density of 22.8 units
per acre. Mr. Conine stated that this would include 50% covered parking. The
Council expressed concern that several of the engineering items have not been
addressed. Mr. Conine then requested that this plat be tabled so that these
engineering problems could be worked out. Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that
this item be tabled until the next regular meeting; Councilman Du§§an seconded
and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 13: Consider approval of the final plat of Freeport North Industrial Park
Mr. Steve Mason of Hawyrlak Corp. made the presentation to the Council. This
development consists of 236.9 acres of light industrial zoning. It will incorporate
the extension of Royal Lane which is in conjunction with the proposed thorough-
fare plan. Following discussion, Councilman Ware moved that this final plat
be approved; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 14: Consider approval of the final plat of Park Meadow Addition, Phase II
Mr. Tom Wise of Wiseco Land Deve. made the presentation. This development consists
of 109 SF-O lots in TH-2 zoning. It meets all the requirements of the subdivision
and zoning ordinances. There will be a six feet brick screening wall along
Moore Road on the portion where the alleyway fronts Moore Rd. Mayor Brown
instructed Mr. Wise to contact our streetscape consultants to go over the
landscaping details. Following discussion, Councilman Bailey moved that this
final plat be approved; Councilman ~ettijohn seconded and motion carried ~-0.
ITEM NO. 15: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Tristar/
Tompkins Joint Venture for a zoning change from "MF-2", Multi-Family and "R",
Retail to "C", Commercial for property being described as follows:
Being a 5.54 acre tract and a 6.07 acre tract located in Abstracts 1139 and
1442 at the southeast corner of the intersection of MacArthur Blvd. and Sandy
Lake Road.
The applicant had submitted a letter requesting that this item be tabled.
Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who
wished to speak for the zoning change. There were none. He then asked for
those persons who wished to speak against the zoning change. Again, there
were none. The public hearing was left open. Councilman Bailey moved that
this item be tabled until the August 28 Council meeting; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson
seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 16: Public hearing to consider a zoning change request of Todd-Hughes
Construction for a zoning change from "TH-l", Townhouse 1 to "MF-2", Multi-Family 2
on 26.741 acres located in Abstract No. ll3g and 1442 and bounded on the east
by MacArthur Blvd. approximately ~ mile south of Sandy Lake Road.
Councilman Duggan excused himself from the Council at this time due to conflict
of interest. Mr. Randy Hughes made the presentation. This development consists
of 587 dwelling units with a density of 22 units per acre. It would be located
in Carrollton ISD. Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for
those persons who wished to speak for this zoning change. There were none. He
then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the zoning change.
Again, there were none. The public hearing was then closed. City Manager Ron
Ragland stated that it was the staff's recommendation that this zoning change
be denied. Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that this zoning
change be denied; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 17: Consider approval of an ordinance regulating traffic control devices
The staff has recommended that this item be tabled at this time.
ITEM NO. 18: Consider approval of an amendment to the zoning ordinance granting
the zoning change request of Triland Development Co. (heard and approved by Council
on July 24, 1984)
Councilman Ware moved that this ordinance No. 297-A-6 be approved; Councilman
Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 19: Consider awarding a bid for the seeding and preparation of the
City's multi-purpose playing field and ball diamond
Street Superintendent Garry Wiggs made the presentation to the Council. He
stated that the bid to Hydro Lawns, Inc. for $17,325 was his recommendation.
Following discussion, Councilman Bailey moved that the bid for $17,325 to
Hydro Lawns, Inc. be accepted; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion
carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Ware abstaining.
ITEM NO. 20: Consider calling and setting a date on a public hearing on the
proposed tax rate
Councilman Ware moved that the public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rate
be set for August 28, 1984 at 7:30 p.m.; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and
motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 21: Consider approv~l of a representative to the Dallas Area Rapid
Transit Board
Councilman Ware moved that this item be tabled; Councilman Pettijohn seconded
and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 22: City Manager's Report
There was no report at this time.
ITEM NO. 23: 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 Section 2 (g) discussion con-
cerning personnel. Following the Executive Session, the meeting was declared
open to the public.
Mayor Brown stated that City Manager Ron Ragland had narrowed down his
recommendation for fire chief to 4 applicants. Those applicants being
Jackie Mayfield, Richard Terry, and two other applicants which he could
not name due to their present job situation. Councilman Duggan moved that
Jackie Mayfield be hired as Fire Chief at a salary of $34,434; Mayor Pro
Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn against
the motion.
Councilman Duggan then moved that Mr. Mayfield be given an allowance for
moving expenses not to exceed $2,000; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion
carried 3-2 with Councilman Ware and Councilman Pettijohn voting against the
motion.
The meeting was then adjourned.
LL~ Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
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