CM 1985-01-22 Minutes of January 22, 1985
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on Tuesday, January 22,
1985, 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, City
Attorney Larry Jackson, and Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney.
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman Bailey
gave the invocation.
REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. A presentation by O'Brien, O'Brien, Nyfeler and Calloway, Architects on the
design of the proposed City Hall for the City of Coppell
Mr. Jack O'Brien made the presentation and introduced Mrs. Susan O'Brien, Mr.
Greg McCants, and Mr. John Payne. He then introduced schematics and a Scale model
of all three phases of the Town Center and stated that it is anticipated that the
construction of City Hall will be within the proposed budget. Following discussion,
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that the City proceed on the proposed construction of
the City Hall as detailed in the current budget; Councilman Bailey seconded and
motion carried 5-0.
2. Consider approval of an agreement between the City of Coppell and Dallas County
for the improvement of the intersection of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road
City Engineer Wayne Ginn made this presentation. He stated that the intersection
will be six lanes with brick pavers. Dallas County will pay half the cost of the
construction with the remaining half being paid by the adjoining land owners,
Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that this Resolution, Number 012285.2,
be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
3. Consider approval of Resolution Number 012285.1 for an agreement between the
City of Coppell and Dallas County for maintenance and/or improvements of City
-streets by Dallas County
City Manager Ron Ragland made the presentation to the Council. He stated that this
contract is the standard one adopted annually by the City to allow the County to
patch potholes and do grade work on City streets. Following discussiRn,Council. mqn
Duggan moved that Resolution Number 012285.1 be approved; Councilman ware seconoeo
and motion carried 5-0.
4. A presentation by Mr. Ernest Vanbebber of Lone Star Gas Company to consider
a rate increase request for Lone Star Gas Company (tabled from January 8, 1985)
Mr. Vanbebber, Regional Office Manager, made the presentation. He stated that the
requested rate increase is 3.19% with each distribution system being reviewed annually.
Rate increase requests are based on that review. The Railroad Commission has final
jurisdiction should any city deny a rate request. Following discussion, Councilman
Bailey moved that the rate increase request be suspended for 90 days from January 17,
1985 and be considered at the first regularly scheduled Council meeting in April;
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
4-A. Consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the sale of Water and Sewer Refunding and Improvement Bonds
Councilman Pettijohn moved that this item be tabled until the next regularly
schedule Council meeting; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
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January 22, 1985
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Zoning Application #84-09-20 - to consider a zoning change request of Terra
Land Development Company for a zoning change to the following zoning classifications:
A. "SF-12" Single Family 12 to "R", Retail
B. "SF-12" Single Family 12 to "MF-2", Multi-Family 2
C. "SF-12" Single Family 12 to "MF-I", Multi-Family 1
D. "SF-12" Single Family 12 to "SF-9", Single Family 9
E. "SF-12" Single Family 12 to "0", Office
F. "SF-12" Single Family t2 to "SF-O", Single Family 0
G. "SF-12" Single Family 12 to "TH-l", Townhouse 1
H. "SF-12" Single Family 12 to "SF-12 (SUP)", Single Family 12 with a
Specific Use Permit
The property to be rezoned contains 594.2 acres located in Abstract 1139
(James Parrish Survey), Abstract 315 (J. C. Cook Survey), Abstract 1442 (S.A. &
~M.G. Railroad Survey), Abstract 1493 (Singleton Thompson Survey), and Abstract
1152 (W. Perry Survey) and bounded on the north by Sandy Lake Road, on the
south by Beltline Road and on the east by the Trinity River
Mr. Jay Patterson of Terra Land Development Company gave a slide presentation and
report to the Council. He stated that one-third of the land will be in open green
space, that his development is currently working with the City of Carrollton to correct
the drainage problems to the east of this development, and that a temporary bridge
would be built over the river between Coppell and Carrollton so that dirt would be
hauled from the area east of this project and would not be transported over City streets.
There are five areas that are being deed restricted to insure their proper develop-
ment in the project. These areas are (1) the creation of the linear park, (2) the
reclamation of the flood areas, (3) the size of the SF-O houses, (4) the screening
~ walls along the areas adjacent to McArthur Boulevard, and (5) the landscaping.
Additionally, no building permits will be issued for construction east of McArthur
Boulevard until the reclamation project is finished and a second access road will
be built following approval of the railroad company. Mr. Patterson stated that his
company would like to add the following restrictions to the development as of this
meeting: (1) that the first eighty (80) feet on Sandy Lake Road would be restricted
to duplex development and the next one hundred twenty (120) feet would be restricted
to quadriplex so as to give the appearance of a single family development, (2) that
Terra Land Development Company Will pay for traffic signalization at Beltline and
McArthur Boulevard, and (3) that upon approval of the zoning, construction on
McArthur Boulevard would begin within two weeks. Mayor Brown declared the public
hearing open and asked for those persons who only had questions concerning this
project, but were not necessarily oppossed or for the project. Those persons
speaking were Mr. Bob Wood, Mr. Don Nixon, and Mr. Andy Norton. Questions. concerned
filing of a performance bond with reference to the reclamation project, the extension
of McArthur Boulevard, the approval of the railroad company for the two access
crossings, and provisions for the continuation of this project should Terra become
nonexistent. Mayor Brown then asked if there were persons present who wished to
speak against the proposed project. Those persons speaking were Mr. Don Nixon,
Mr. Peter Cole, Mr. Mike Ruiz, Mr. Greg Winchester, and Mr. Jim Shane. Mayor Brown
then asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the project. Those
persons speaking were Mr. Bill Troth, Ms. Sandra Haney, Mr. Larry French, Mr. Jay
Turner, Mr. Bill Enlow, Mr. Pat Chauncy, Mr. Mel Petty, Mr. Andy Norton, Mr. Joe
Brown, Mr. Michael McGeehee, Mr. Morris Salerno, Mr. Ralph Prube, and Mr. Steve
Parsons. Mayor Brown then' declared the public hearing closed. Discussion was then
held by Council concerning this project. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem
Thompson moved that the zoning be approved subject to the following stipulations:
(1) that the deed restrictions outlined in "Exhibit A" of the application be strictly
adhered to, (2) that the frontage on Sandy Lake be restricted to the duplex and
quadriplex units referred to earlier in these minutes, (3) that Terra Land Development
finance the cost of the traffic signals at Beltline and McArthur Boulevard, (4) that
no building permits be issued east of McArthur Boulevard until passage of the County
Bond election, (5) that no permits be issued east of McArthur Boulevard until approval
for the reclamation project has been received by the Corp of Engineers, (6) that
no building permits be issued east of McArthur Boulevard until approval for the
rail road crossings has been received, (7) that no building permits be issued east of
McArthur Boulevard until the reclamation project has been completed and (8) that the
developer will complete the landscaping on McArthur from Beltline to Sandy Lake Road;
Councilman Bailey seconded the motion which carried 4-1 with Councilman Duggan voting
against the motion.
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January 22, 1985
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PLATTING ACTIONS
6. Plat Application #84-08-22 - to consider approval of a preliminary plat for
Georgetown Plaza
Mr. Jeff Stone made the presentation to the Council. He stated that all comments ~
from the City Engineer have been complied with. Following discussion, Councilman
Bailey moved that this plat be approved; Councilman Pettijohn seconded and motion
carried 5-0.
7. Plat Application #84-11-21 - to consider approval of a preliminary plat of
the Villages at Cottonwood Creek
Mr. Jim Sowell made this presentation to the Council. Following discussion, Council-
man Bailey moved that this plat be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and
motion carried 5-0.
8. Plat Applications #84-11-15 - to consider approval of a preliminary plat of
Raintree Village on the Lakes of Coppell
Mr. Craig Curry and Mr. Roland Wright made the presentation to the Council. He
stated that this project will include a twenty-five foot landscaped and utility
easement along McArthur Boulevard as well as a six-foot masonry screening wall.
Following discussion, Councilman Bailey moved that this plat be approved; Councilman
Ware seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn voting against the
motion.
9. Plat Application #84-10-30 - to consider approval of a preliminary plat of
Waterside Estates
Mr. Lynn Kadleck made the presentation to the Council. He stated that he is requesting
a variance on the alley for the roads that back up to the Lake system, and that a
masonry screening wall will be constructed along McArthur Boulevard and Samuel Boulevard.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Duggan moved that the plat be approved;
Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Pettijohn voting
against the motion.
10. Plat Application #84-11-6 - to consider approval of a final plat of Northlake 635 Business Park (streets only)
Mr. Mark Connell made the presentation to the Council. He stated that a Letter of
Credit to construct one-half of Cowboy Drive would be filed with the City. Following
discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that this plat be approved; Councilman
Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. To consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for masonry requirements on
residential developments
Administrative Assistant Mark Sweeney made the presentation to the Council. He
stated that this amendment is limited to residential and duplex developments only.
Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished
to speak in favor of this proposal. There were none. Mayor Brown then asked for '-'
those persons who wished to speak against the proposal. Again, there were none.
The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion, Councilman
Bailey moved that this ordinance, Number 324, be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson
seconded and motion carried 4-1with Councilman Duggan voting against the motion.
12. To consider amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance in reference to the Coppell
Streetscape Plan
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January 22, 1985
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Mr. Tom Shelton of Environmental Dynamics, Inc. (EDI) 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 against the proposed amendments.
Those persons speaking were Mr. Lynn Kadleck who was speaking on behalf of the
Coppell Developers Council. Mayor Brown then asked for those persons who wished to
speak in favor of the proposed amendments. There were none. The public hearing
was then declared closed. Following discussion by the Council, Mayor Pro Tem
Thompson moved that the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in reference to the
Streetscape Plan be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
13. To consider amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance in reference to the
Coppell Streetscape Plan
Again, Mr. Tom Shelton made this presentation to the Council. Following the presenta-
tion, Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who
wished to speak against the proposed amendments. Those persons speaking were Mr.
Lynn Kadleck who was speaking on behalf of the Coppell Developers Council. Mayor
Brown then asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed
LO amendments. There were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Follow-
)mm ing discussion, Councilman Bailey moved that the amendments to the Subdivision
Ordinance in reference to the Streetscape Plan be approved; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson
seconded and motion carried 5,0.
14. To consider amendments to the Sign Ordinance (Section 10-8-6, Subsection A, 3)
which regulates detached (monument) signs
Following the presentation on this item, Mayor Brown declared the public hearing
open and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed
amendments. There were none. Mayor Brown then asked for those persons who wished
to speak against the proposed changes. Again, there were none. The public hearing
was left open at this point. Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Ware
moved that this item be tabled; Councilman Duggan seconded and motion carried 5-0.
REQUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
15. Reque§t for an abandonment of a utility easement from Wiseco Land Development, Inc.
City Manager 2on Ragland made the presentation to the Council. He stated that this
easement is no longer needed by the City due to an additional easement in another
part of this subdivision (Park. Meadow Subdivision). Following discussion, Councilman
Pettijohn moved that an ordinance approving this abandonment be prepared~ CounCilman
Bailey seconded and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Ware abstaining.
16. Request for an abandonment of a utility easement from Frank Graham, Trustee
(Shadowridge Addition)
City Manager 2on Ragland again made this presentation to the Council. He again
stated that this easement is no longer needed due to an additional easement in
another part of this subdivision. Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved
that an ordinance approving this abandonment be prepared; Councilman Bailey seconded
and motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilman Ware abstaining.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that Item No. 19 (Ordinances) be considered separately;
Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 5,0.
17. Minutes of January 8, 1985 - Regular Council Meeting and January 15, 1985 -
Work Session
18. Departmental Bills
Councilman Ware moved that the two above listed items on the consent agenda be
approved; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
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19-A. Ordinances - Sign Variance - Parks of Coppell
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this ordinance, Number 287-A-4, be approved;
Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
19-B. Ordinances - Zoning Case - AI's Pizzaria
Councilman Ware moved that this ordinance, Number 297-A-16, be approved; Councilman
Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
19-C. Ordinances - Zoning Case - Mobil Oil Corporation
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this item be tabled until the next Council meeting;
Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 3-2 with Councilman Ware and Pettijohn
voting against the motion.
19-D. Ordinances - Regulating Sewer Rates
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this ordinances, Number 322, be approved;
Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
19-E. Ordinances - Regulating Water Rates
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this ordinance, Number 323, be approved; Councilman
Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
19-F. Ordinances - Zoning Case - Tristar/Tompkins
Mr. Marty Greenblatt was present in the audience and stated that he is ready to
escrow $40,000 good faith money for the landscaping in his development. This money
will be refunded when a Letter of Credit is submitted to the City. Following
discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this ordinance, Number 297-A-17,
be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 5-0.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
20. City Manager's Report
City Manager Ron Ragland presented the Council with a Comparison of Revenue and
Expenditure Report, a Plats and Plan Review Report and a Monthly Report from the
Building Inspections Department.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
21. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney
22. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel
The meeting was then closed for an executive session allowed under the above stated
Articles. Following the executive session, the meeting was declared open to the
public.
Councilman Pettijohn moved that Water Superintendent Steve Goram and Street and
Parks Superintendent C. B. Rogers be moved to the base position on Step E of the
Classification Pay Plan.
The meeting was then adjourned.An~rew:~k~~Brown,
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timm~ns, City Secretary