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CM 1984-10-23 Minutes of October 23, 1984 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on October 23, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in 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 Councilman Bailey gave the invocation. ITEM NO. 1: Presentation by Dallas County Appraisal District (DCAD) presented by Mr. Foy Mitchell, Director of DCAD Mr. Foy Mitchell, Director and Chief Appraiser of DCAD made this presentation to the Council. He stated that the District is available to provide services and assistance as needed to all cities and citizens as well as streamlining the operations of their organization. ITEM NO. 2: Zoning Application #84-08-21 - To consider a zoning change request of Northlake 635 Business Park from A (Agriculture) to LI (Light Industrial) on property located on the southwest corner of Beltline Road and Cowboy Drive Mr. Mark Connell, representing Connell Properties, made the presenta- tion to the Council. Following the presentation~ Mayor Brown 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. Mayor Brown then declared the public hearing closed. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Pettijohn moved that this zoning change be approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 3: Plat Application ~84-08-21.1 - To consider approval of a preliminary plat of Northlake 635 Business Park on the property located on the southwest corner of Beltline Road and Cowboy Drive Mr. Mark Connell also made this presentation to the Council. He stated that the overhead power lines along Beltline Road would be rerouted along the back perimeter of the property as well as the open drainage channel presently running east-west through the property being encased underground at a later date. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Bailey moved that this preliminary plat be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 4: Plat Application #84-07-11 r To consider approval of a final plat of Coppell Park Plaza on the property located north of --~ the First Baptist Church on Denton Tap Road Mr. Russell Grimes made the presentation to the Council. He stated that this plat is in compliance with all requirements of the City. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this final plat be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 5: Zoning Application ~84-06-19 and #84-16-19.9 - To consider a zoning change request of Tristar Tompkins Joint Venture from MF-2 (Multi-Family) and R (Retail) to C (Commercial) on property located on the southeast corner of the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Sandy Lake Road Mr. Marty Greenblatt made the presentation to the Council. He stated that their contract on this property required that the zoning cannot be requested for approval until after the closing on the property. Since the closing is set for November 1, 1984, Mr. Greenblatt is CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 23, 1984 Page 2 requesting that this item be tabled until the November 13, 1984 City Council meeting. Mayor Brown stated that the public hearing on this item remains open and asked if there were persons in the audience that desired to be notified of the continuance of the public hearing. There were none. Councilman Pettijohn then moved that the public hearing be continued to the November 13, 1984 City Council meeting; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 3-2 with Councilmen Duggan and Ware voting against the motion. ITEM NO. 6: Zoning Application #84-05-22 - To consider a zoning change request of Northlake Woodlands East, Phase VI from SF-12 (Single Family Residential) to PD, SF-9 (Planned Development, Single Family Residential-9) on property located on the northeast corner of Beltline Road and Moore Road Mr. Steve Parsons, representing Troth Enterprises, made the presenta- tion to the Council. He stated that the requested change would result in 2.5 million additional assessed tax value to the City's tax rolls. The increase in lots from its present zoning to the requested zoning would be one hundred forty-five (145) to one hundrred sixty-one (161). The plat calls for eighty (80) twelve-thousand (12,000) square foot lots, thirty-four (34) ten- to twelve-thousand (10,000 to 12,000) square foot lots, and forty-seven (47) nine- to ten-thousand (9,000 to 10,000) square foot lots. Houses on the 9,000-11,~999 square foot lots would be deed restricted to 2,000 square feet while houses on the 12,000 square foot lots would be deed restricted to 2,400 square feet. Mayor Brown reminded the Council that since the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of this plat, a favorable vote by the Council would require a three-fourths majority. Mayor Brown then declared the public hearing open and asked ~or those persons who wished to speak against the proposed change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Bill Westcoat, Mr. Dennis Malone, Mr. Jack Hannah. Mayor Brown then asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the zoning change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Mark Wolfe, Mr. Dave Green, Mr. Jerry Niedercorn, Mr. Smoky Weidner, Mr. Louis Crump, Mr. Charles Lambert, and Mr. Mike Clements. Mayor Brown then declared the public hearing closed. Following discussion by Council, Councilman Duggan moved that this zoning change be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion. ITEM NO. 7: Zoning Application ~84-08-20 - To consider a zoning change request of Heady Investments represented by Sullivan Key Merrill from SF-12 (Single Family Residential) to O (Office) and R (Retail) on property located on East Sandy Lake Road adjacent to Denton Creek and the Carrollton City limits Mr. Dale Clements was present and requested that this zoning application be withdrawn at this time. Mr. Clements request was accepted by the Council. ITEM NO. 8: Zoning Application #84-06-20 - To consider a zoning change request of Landmark Office and Storage represented by Norman and Pat Phillips from $F-12 (Single Family Residential) to C (Commercial) on property located on Sandy Lake Road, east of Allen Road near Denton Creek Mr. Norman Phillips made the presentation to the Council. Following the presentation, Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed change. Those persons speaking were Mr. Bob Parks and Mr. Harold Neal. Mayor Brown then asked for those who wished to speak against the proposed change. There were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Ware moved that this zoning application be denied without prejudice; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 23, 1984 Page 3 ITEM NO. 9: Zoning Application #84-08-17.1 - To consider a zoning change request of SBS Venture represented by Jim Sowell Company from LI (Light Industrial) to MF-2 (Multi-Family, TH (Townhouse), SF-0 (Single Family Residential), SF-9 (Single Family Residential) and R (Retail) on property located south of Denton Creek, west of ~ Cottonwood Creek, north of Thweatt Road and east of Coppell Road Mr. Jim Sowell made the presentation to the Council. He stated that current zoning would reflect an assessed tax value of $36,201,000 and that the proposed zoning would increase that assessed value to $91,575,000. Tax revenue to the City would increase from $1,118,000 to $1,402,000. Mayor Brown then declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed change. Those persons speaking were Mr. David Hath, Mr. John Adams, Mr. Peyton Weaver. Mayor Brown then asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed change. Those persons speaking was Mr. Travis Barton, Jr. The public hearing was then declared closed. Further discussion by the Council addressed several areas of concern by the Council. During this discussion, Mr. Sowell stated that in addition to the park fees that will be paid on this development, the SBS Venture, in order to make a contribution to help upgrade the greenbelt and park area adjacent to this development, will be lighting the existing baseball diamond in that park area as well as building the restroom facilities and concession area. Additionally, this development has agreed to conform to the upcoming streetscape plan. Following discussion, Councilman Bailey moved that this zoning application be approved subject to the following stipulations: (1) Lots 1, 2, 3, & 5 remain as MF-2, (2) Lots 4 and 6 be changed to MF-1, (3) that the TH-2 along Coppell Road (future Freeport extension) be changed to SF-0, (4) that the SF-9 ~ backing up to the Cottonwood Branch of Denton Creek be changed to PD (SF-9), and (5) that the lights to the baseball field in the adjacent City park, the concession stands and restroom facilities be constructed by SBS Venture. Councilman Duggan seconded the motion which carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn voting against the motion. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Pettijohn moved that Item No. 11 be removed from the consent agenda; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 5-0. Councilman Duggan moved that Item No. 12 be removed from the consent agenda; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson sesconded and motion carried 5-0. Councilman Ware moved that each item on the consent agenda be considererd separately; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 10: Approval of Minutes of October 9, 1984 - Regular City Council meeting Councilman Duggan moved that the minutes be approved as submitted; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 11: Approval of Departmental Bills Following discussion on the bills, Councilman Pettijohn moved that the monthly newsletter be discontinued. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Ware then moved that the bills be approved for payment; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 12: Approval of Ordinance Number 297-A-8, amending the Zoning Ordinance and changing the zoning from SF-12 (Single Family Residential) to PD-0, SUP (Planned Development-Office with a Specific Use Permit for use as a church) on the property located on the southeast corner of Heartz and Sandy Lake Road (Reference: Zoning Application #83-07-25 - approval by City Council on November 8, 1983) Coppell. Texas 750~9 (~7~ Th8 Git,/ With A Beauti[ul Future 214. 462 002:2 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Ron Ragland, City Administrator DATE: October 23, 1984 SUBJECT: Hiring Recommendations The following aut. horized positions are vacant. The persons being recommended for hire have been selected on the basis of their qualifications for the job without reference to their membership or non-membership in any church, association, or other lawful organization or race, creed, color or sex. DEPARTMENT POSITION NE~ HIRE Building Inspections Clerk/Typist Rima Layton W & S Accounting Clerk/Typist Lynn Romeo Street/Parks Fcreman C.B. Rogers Street/Parks Maintenance Worker l Richard Diano Police Dispatcher Stanley Steadman Police Dispatcher Kenneth Helton Police Patrol Officer Steven Dearie Police Patrol Offier Gregory Porter Police Sargeant David Parker Police Court Clerk Sherry Dame Fire Fire Fighter Wayne Hines Fire Fire Fighter Mike Nisbett Fire Fire Fighter John Fester Fire Fire Fighter Tommy Jones City Secretary Secretary Diane White Water Utilities Maintenance Worker I Lee Taylor ' Water Utilities Maintenance Worker I Steve Buxton Water Utilities Maintenance Worker I Richard Zint Water Utilities Maintenance Worker I Mark Donley RR/asm CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 23, 1984 Page 4 Following discussion on this item, Councilman Pettijohn moved that this ordinance be approved; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 5-0. ,-, ITEM NO. 13: Approval of Ordinance Number 320 regulating water billing procedures and payments Following discussion on this item, Councilman Ware moved that it be tabled ; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0. ITEM NO. 14: City Manager's Report City Manager Ron Ragland informed the Council of the progress of the streetscape plan. He also informed the Council of a complaint from a citizen concerning the diseased elm trees in the City. City Attorney Larry Jackson stated that in his opinion it was out of the Council's jurisdiction to pass an ordinance requiring that dead trees be removed from people's yards. ITEM NO. 15: Executive Session (Closed to the Public) The meeting was then closed to the public 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. Councilman Bailey moved that the architectural firm of David A. Dillard be hired for construction of the proposed fire station on Moore Road; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Ware abstaining. Councilman Bailey then moved that the attached list of recommended personnel hirings be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 3-2 with Councilman Pettijohn and Councilman Duggan voting against the motion. Exceptions noted were: Councilman Duggan - the foreman in the streets and parks department; Councilman Pettijohn - the foreman in the streets and parks department and the promotion to Sergeant in the police department. The meeting was then adjourned. A~rewl~ ATTEST: Dorothy Tigons, City Secretary