CM 1992-03-10 MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 1992
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called
Session on Tuesday, March 10, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
The following members were present:
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Bill Smothermon, Mayor Pro Tem
Peyton Weaver, Councilman
David Thomas, Councilman
Tom Morton, Councilman
Jim Cowman, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Councilman
John Nelson, Councilman
Also present were City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Secretary
Dorothy Timmons and City Attorney Lawrence W. Jackson.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 1 Call to order
Student Mayor Nick Morelli (Mayor Wolfe) called the meeting to
order.
Item 2 Work Session 1. Students in Government - procedure for tonight's
agenda
2. Snow cone request
3. Library site status report
4. Radio equipment
5. School site
6. Riverchase zoning ordinance
7. Mockingbird stop signs
Item 3 Invocation
Student Representative Nefertiti Williams led those present in the
Invocation.
Item 4 Pledge of Allegiance
Student Representative Nefertiti Williams led those present in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Mark Wolfe and Student Mayor Nick Morelli then welcomed
citizens, parents and teachers to the meeting. Participants in the
Students in Government Program were from Coppell Middle School
Eighth Grade. Mayor Wolfe introduced the Student Council Members
who were representing the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, City
Secretary, and City Attorney; and a brief statement on each
student. Those students and their Council counterparts were as
follows:
Nick Morelli, Mayor (Mark Wolfe)
Ashley Dowdy, Mayor Pro Tem (Bill Smothermon)
Michael Holder, Council Member (Peyton Weaver)
Laura Baggett, Council Member (David Thomas)
Jordan Walker, Council Member (Tom Morton)
Troy Griffin, Council Member (Jim Cowman)
Shannon Ensom, Council Member (Ron Robertson)
Chrissy Mayo, Council Member (John Nelson)
Rachel Mohr, City Manager (Alan D. Ratliff)
Dawn George, City Secretary (Dorothy Timmons)
Vivian Saldana, City Attorney (Lawrence W. Jackson)
Nefertiti Williams, Student Representative (Invocation,
Pledge of Allegiance & Citizens Appearance)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Item 5-ES A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f), discussion
concerning the negotiating position of the City
with respect to agreements involving interests in
land and the value of real property.
1. Grapevine Trunk Sewer Line
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), Senate Concurrent
Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney
concerning matter involving privileged
communications between attorney and client.
1. Report from Larry Jackson on D/FW Expansion
2. Status of lawsuits
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion
concerning personnel.
1. Park Board alternate appointment
2. City Manager's evaluation
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:06 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. and opened the public session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 6 Approval of Minutes: February 17, 1992
Council Member Ensom (Robertson) moved to approve the minutes of
February 17, 1992 as submitted. Council Member Mayo (Nelson)
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem
Dowdy (Smothermon) and Council Members Holder (Weaver), Baggett
(Thomas), Walker (Morton), Griffin (Cowman), Ensom (Robertson) and
Mayo (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 7 Citizen's Appearances
Student Representative Nefertiti Williams presented information on
the stop sign placement on Mockingbird Lane. Williams suggested
that the council keep the stop signs, reduce the speed limit and
widen the school zone area.
Item 8 Considerations of approval of a resolution declaring
March 10, 1992 as "Students in Government Day" in the
City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Student Representative Nefertiti Williams read the presentation.
Mayor Nick Morelli (Wolfe) recognized Principal Vern Edin, and Sth
Grade Teachers Diane Eberhardt, Jane Lake, and John Sullivan.
Council Member Walker (Morton) moved to approve Resolution
031092.1, to declare March 10, 1992 as "Students in Government Day"
in the City of Coppell. Council Member Mayo (Nelson) seconded the
motion. The motion carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Dowdy
(Smothermon) and Council Members Holder (Weaver), Baggett (Thomas),
Walker (Morton), Griffin (Cowman), Ensom (Robertson) and Mayo
(Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9 Student Mayor's Report
A. Student Mayor Morelli (Wolfe) announced the kick-off of the
funding of Coppell's Creative Learning Playground as Friday,
March 13, 1992 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Coppell Bank.
B. Student Mayor Morelli (Wolfe) reminded all regarding the issue
of recycling and trash pick up. Beginning April 1, 1992,
trash pick up will be returned to two times per week and one
time for recycling. Mayor Morelli reported that there is a
strong support among the students that this schedule be made
permanent and not return to the revised schedule next winter.
Mayor Wolfe requested to place this item on the agenda for the
March 24, 1992 Council Meeting.
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C. Council Member Ensom (Robertson) reported on the YMCA. The
YMCA has finalized an agreement on the property located at
Samuel and Sandy Lake Road. The opening day is scheduled for
Wednesday, April 1, 1992 and the Grand Opening is scheduled
for Saturday, April 25, 1992.
D. Council Member Baggett (Thomas) indicated that Danny Watson,
Park Board Member, had given the Park Board an update on the
progress of the community playground. An architect's
rendering was presented to show the proposed design of the
Robert Leathers playground. Watson said that the tentative
date to begin construction is October 21, 1992.
Council Member Baggett (Thomas) announced that at the next
Council Meeting the Historical Committee will be bringing
forth the list of nominees for the permanent Historical
Committee of Coppell.
E. Council Member Mayo (Nelson) announced that he had attended
the Advisory Meeting for Early Planning of the Metroplex
Mayor's Breakfast advising on National Day of Prayer. Council
Member Mayo (Nelson) announced the National Day of Prayer will
be May 7, 1992 from 7:30 a.m to 9:00 a.m., with the location
being announced at a later date.
Council Member Mayo (Nelson) announced that last week
Councilman Nelson and Library Board President John Hill were
on a panel speaking to citizens in Northeast Texas in regard
to procedures and politics of funding and building a library.
F. City Manager Mohr (Ratliff) announced that the Region 13 Semi-
Annual Meeting of the Texas Municipal League is scheduled for
April 9, 1992, in the city of Parker. Dinner speaker will be
Dale Hansen of Channel 8 Sports, who will speak on teamwork,
life and the city government. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., the TML
General Council and the Director of Texas Attorney General's
Municipal Government Division will conduct two educational
sessions; Recent Court Cases Impacting Texas cities and Legal
Questions and Answers. RSVP through Mr. Ratliff prior to
March 31, 1992. The cost is $35.00 per person.
City Manger Mohr (Ratliff) announced that Paragon Cable will
no longer carry Home Sports Entertainment after March 31,
1992. According to the operations Vice President, Buz Nesbit,
the deletion of HSE was required because the network refused
to allow Paragon to offer the channel as an optional service
to subscribers and insisted that the programming be placed on
basic or tier. Six citizens have contacted Mr. Ratliff upset
by Paragon's actions. Although there is little the Council
can do, since the city has no regulatory authority over
Paragon Cable, they have been advised to contact Paragon Cable
with their concerns. Suggestions were made that the citizens
contact local Congressional Representatives, since a bill may
be brought forward during the current session to put the
control over cable television in the hands of localities.
Item 10 Student Liaison Reports
No reports to be made at this time.
Item 11 Considerations for approval of a Proclamation designating
March 10-16, 1992 as "Girl Scout Week in the City of
Coppell" and authorizing the Mayor to sign - requested by
Mayor Wolfe.
Jo Treadway of 105 Hill Drive made the presentation. Mayor Nick
Morelli (Wolfe) read the proclamation. Members of Coppell Junior
Girl Scout troop 935 represented all Girl Scouts of Coppell to
commemorate this occasion as they made their presentation. Council
Member Mayo (Nelson) moved to approve the Proclamation designating
March 10-16, 1992 as "Girl Scout Week in the City of Coppell".
Council Member Baggett (Thomas) seconded the motion. The motion
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carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Dowdy (Smothermon) and Council
Members Holder (Weaver), Baggett (Thomas), Walker (Morton), Griffin
(Cowman), Ensom (Robertson) and Mayo (Nelson) voting in favor of
the motion.
Item 12 Consideration and adoption of a resolution declaring
Saturday, March 28, 1992 as Chamber of Commerce Consumer
Trade Fair Day to be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
Coppell High School, and waiver of normally required
fees, permits, signage and code compliance guidelines.
Mayor Pro Tem Dowdy (Smothermon) moved to approve Resolution
031092.2 declaring Saturday, March 28, 1992 as Chamber of Commerce
Consumer Trade Fair Day to be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
Coppell High School, and waiver of normally required fees, permits,
signage and code compliance guidelines. Council Member Mayo
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem
Dowdy (Smothermon) and Council Members Holder (Weaver), Baggett
(Thomas), Walker (Morton), Griffin (Cowman), Ensom (Robertson) and
Mayo (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 13 Consideration of adoption of a Resolution appointing
Election Judges for Saturday, May 2, 1992 for Municipal
Officer's Election.
City Attorney Vivian Saldana read the resolution appointing Jeanne
Heath as Presiding Election Judge and Martha Jo Cozby as Alternate
Presiding Judge. Council Member Holder (Weaver) moved to approve
Resolution 031092.3 appointing Election Judges for Saturday, May 2,
1992 for the Municipal Officer's Election. Council Member Ensom
(Robertson) seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0, with
Mayor Pro Tem Dowdy (Smothermon) and Council Members Holder
(Weaver), Baggett (Thomas), Walker (Morton), Griffin (Cowman),
Ensom (Robertson) and Mayo (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 14 Swearing in of Mr. Danny Watson as a member of the Park and Recreation Board.
Student Mayor Nick Morelli and Mayor Mark Wolfe swore in Danny
Watson as a member of the Park and Recreation Board.
Item 15 Consideration and approval to appoint an applicant to
fill the vacancy as alternate to the Park and Recreation
Board.
Council Member Ensom (Robertson) moved to approve consideration and
approval to appoint Amy Spicer Smith to fill the vacancy as
alternate to the Park and Recreation Board. Council Member Baggett
(Thomas) seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0, with Mayor
Pro Tem Dowdy (Smothermon) and Council Members Holder (Weaver),
Baggett (Thomas), Walker (Morton), Griffin (Cowman), Ensom
(Robertson) and Mayo (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 16 Consideration of a variance from Section 10-8-3 B of the
Sign Ordinance which concerns real estate signs. The
variance is requested by Mr. Frank Bamburg for Sand Point
Estates.
Council Member Mayo (Nelson) moved to approve variance from Section
10-8-3 B of the Sign Ordinance which concerns real estate signs
requested by Mr. Frank Bamburg for Sand Point Estates. Director of
Planning, Gary Sieb responded to a question in regard to the fee.
Mr. Sieb indicated that to his knowledge the fee is $100.00. An
amendment to the motion was made by Council Member Baggett (Thomas)
to include that after 75% of sale of the estates is complete, the
sign will be removed. Council Member Ensom (Robertson) seconded
the motion. The motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Dowdy
(Smothermon) and Council Members Holder (Weaver), Baggett (Thomas),
Walker (Morton), Griffin (Cowman), Ensom (Robertson) and Mayo
(Nelson) in favor of the motion.
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Item 17 Approval of a request to temporarily close Bethel School
Road from Brooks Lane in the Hunterwood addition to the
southern property line of the Big Cedar Subdivision.
Council Member Walker (Morton) moved to approve request to
temporarily close Bethel School Road from Brooks Lane in the
Hunterwood addition to the southern property line of the Big Cedar
Subdivision. Council Member Mayo (Nelson) seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Dowdy (Smothermon) and
Council Members Holder (Weaver), Baggett (Thomas), Walker (Morton),
Griffin (Cowman), Ensom (Robertson) and Mayo (Nelson) voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 18 Consideration of a request by Dr. Carl Foulds regarding
the placement of snow-cone stands in the City.
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb, made the presentation. The
comprehensive zoning ordinance states that to sell food anywhere in
the city you are defined as a restaurant; therefore, the applicant
would need to show the city a plan of the operations of the
business. Mr. Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services,
stated that technically, a snow cone operation is a restaurant and
stated that he had many concerns about a temporary building to be
placed in a parking lot of a shopping center. A suggestion was
made to Dr. Foulds to consider leasing of available space within
the shopping center. Dr. Foulds made a presentation of his
proposal. Dr. Foulds indicated the he had recently approached both
Farmers Branch and Carrollton City Councils and had been granted
approval. Lewisville, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Plano, The
Colony, Denton, Lake Dallas have made special exceptions to code
requirements and Dr. Fould felt that our citizens would like for
Council to do the same. Dr. Foulds gave basic information on snow
cones. Discussion by the council followed. Questions were
answered by Dr. Foulds in regards to security problems, lighting,
location, parking, and business hours. Citizens speaking on this
item were Jeff Love of 614 Swan Drive and Dustin Hall of 160
Glenwood. Following Discussion, Council Member Mayo (Nelson) moved
to deny the placement of the snow-cone stands in the City. Council
Member Ensom (Robertson) seconded the motion. The motion to deny
carried 5-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Dowdy (Smothermon) and Council
Members Holder (Weaver), Baggett (Thomas), Walker (Morton) and Mayo
(Nelson) voting in favor of the motion. Council Members Griffin
(Cowman) and Ensom (Robertson) voted against the motion.
Item 19 A. Consideration to remove from the table the
discussion of stop signs on Mockingbird Lane.
B. Discussion and consideration of stop signs on
Mockingbird Lane.
Item 19 A. - Council Member Walker (Morton) moved to remove from
the table the discussion of stop signs on Mockingbird Lane.
Council Member Ensom (Robertson) seconded the motion, with Mayor
Pro Tem Dowdy (Smothermon) and Council Members Holder (Weaver),
Baggett (Thomas), Walker (Morton), Griffin (Cowman), Ensom
(Robertson) and Mayo (Nelson) voting in favor of the motion.
Item 19 B. - Don Glenn of Barton-Aschman & Associates made
presentation to council of the study done on Mockingbird Lane. Mr.
Glenn reiterated that the recommendations from this study were to
remove all the stop operations at Oriole & Sparrow Lane and to
leave all stop operations at Cherrybark and extend the school zone
approximately 300 feet. City Engineer Ken Griffin made a
presentation of recent statistics to the council. Residents
concerned about the pedestrian usage and traffic on Mockingbird
Lane recommend that all stop signs remain, a four-way stop be
placed at Mockingbird and Bethel School, the speed limits be
reduced to 25 MPH, and the flashing light be relocated to
Cherrybark instead of 300 feet north of the Oriole intersection.
It was further recommended that MacArthur be widened to six lanes
and install dual turn lanes. Citizens speaking opposed to the
removal of the stop signs were Steve Cobb of 140 Mockingbird Lane,
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Tom Herman of 761 Sparrow Lane, Steve Walhood of 208 Mockingbird
Lane, Jo Treadway of 105 Hill Drive and Brian Modic of 718 Oriole
Lane. Discussion followed by the Student Council Members.
Following discussion, students were dismissed and regular council
discussed this item. Councilman Weaver announced that the council
has requested a comprehensive study of the entire area in regards
to traffic. Councilman Morton requested that the three issues of
the stop sign at Mockingbird and Oriole, the stop sign at
Mockingbird and Cherrybark, and the stop sign at Mockingbird and
Sparrow be divided and vote on each independently.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to retain the stop sign at
Mockingbird and Oriole. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas and Cowman voting against the
motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to retain the stop sign at
Mockingbird and Cherrybark. Councilman Robertson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to retain the stop sign at
Mockingbird and Sparrow. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, and Cowman voting against the
motion.
Item 20 Consideration of a request for staff to check stop-leak
measures at the Longbranch Country Club as a result of a
citizen's appearance by John Higgins at the February 25,
1992 Council Meeting.
Council Member Nelson moved to deny relief on the bill for the leak
that occurred between the meter and the establishment. Motion died
for lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved that we charge the fee of $1.41 per
1000 gallons for the water that leaked behind the meter and that
this be a one time only concession due to the unique situation of
having a mile long water line. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion. A credit will be given to future bills. The motion
carried 5-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmen Thomas and Nelson voted against the motion.
Item 21 A. Reconsideration of action taken regarding denial of
zoning case #PD-114, generally located south of
Sandy Lake Road, and west of the T.U. Electric
easement, and commonly referred to as a portion of
the "Riverchase" development.
B. To consider approval of an ordinance for case #PD-
114, to change the zoning designation from (MF-1)
Multi-Family-1 and (R) Retail, to (PD-SF) Planned
Development Single-Family on a parcel of land
located south of Sandy Lake Road, and West of the
T.U. Electric easement, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon excused himself due to conflict of
interest. The appropriate form has been filed with the City
Secretary. Council Member Robertson moved to reconsider the motion
of Item 2lA. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion. The motion
was tied 3-3, with Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Nelson in favor
of the motion, and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas and Cowman denying the
motion. The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor Wolfe breaking the tie
by voting in favor of the motion.
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Council Member Robertson moved to approve Item 21-B to consider the
approval of an ordinance for case #PD-114 carrying the ordinance
number 91500-A-16. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The
motion was tied 3-3 with Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas and
Cowman denying the motion. The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor
Wolfe breaking the tie by voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon rejoined the Council at this time.
Item 22 Authorization to enter into a contract with F&S
Partnership to design the Coppell Public Library with
compensation for basic services not to exceed 8% of the
construction cost of the facility or $181,600.00,
whichever is less, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Council Member Morton moved to approve authorization to enter into
a contract with F&S Partnership to design the Coppell Public
Library with the compensation for basic services not to exceed 8%
of the construction cost of the facility or $181,600.00, whichever
is less. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion
carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 23 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning
change, Case #ZC-535 (Waterside Estates, Phase III), from
(TH-i) Town House-l, to (SF-7) Single-Family-7, to allow
construction of single-family homes, located at the
northwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and MacArthur
Boulevard, at the request of Standard Pacific.
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb made the presentation to the
Council and recommended approval. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public
Hearing open and asked if there were any persons who wished to
speak in favor of this proposal. There were none. He then asked
for those person who wished to speak against the proposal. Again,
there were none. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the zoning change of Case
#ZC-535 (Waterside Estates, Phase III), from (TH-i) Town House-l,
to (SF-7) Single-Family-7, to allow construction of single-family
homes, located at the northwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and
MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Standard Pacific.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0,
with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 24 Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat for
Waterside Estates, Phase III, located at the northwest
corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard, at
the request of Standard Pacific.
Council Member Cowman moved to approve the preliminary plat for
Waterside Estates, Phase III, located at the northwest corner of
MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of the
Coppell Independent School District with the following conditions:
1) that the applicant close the existing median cut on MacArthur
Boulevard, and 2) that the developer include the wrought-iron fence
along the lake, and 3) to waive the alley requirement along canals.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0,
with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to Public)
Item 5-ES A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f), discussion
concerning the negotiating position of the city
with respect to agreements involving interests in
land and the value of real property.
1. Grapevine Trunk Sewer Line
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), Senate Concurrent
Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney
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concerning matter involving privileged
communications between attorney and client.
1. Report from Larry Jackson on D/FW Expansion
2. Status of lawsuits
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion
concerning personnel.
1. Park Board alternate appointment
2. City Manager's evaluation
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 9:47 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive Session at 10:05 p.m. and opened the public session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to Public)
Item 25 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a partial
replat of the Kimbel Addition, located at the northeast
corner of Village Parkway and MacArthur Boulevard, at the
request of the Coppell Independent School District.
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb made the presentation. Mayor Wolfe
declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there were any
persons who wished to speak in favor of this proposal. There were
none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. Again, there were none. Mayor Wolfe declared the
Public Hearing closed. Robert Howman of Ayers Associates and Mike
Elmore of SHWC Architects representing the School District,
addressed the traffic study and impact fees. Keith Jackson,
developer to the north of this property, made a presentation to the
Council to request that school district change fencing along
Oakwood to a four foot fence. Following a lengthy discussion,
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to deny approval of partial replat
of the Kimbel Addition, requested by the Coppell Independent School
District, waive any further fees and not require the applicant to
return to Planning & Zoning. Councilman Weaver seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Morton and Cowman voting in favor of the motion
and Councilmen Thomas, Robertson and Nelson voting against the
motion. After further discussion, Councilman Robertson moved to
reconsider Item #25. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion and Councilman Weaver voting against the motion. After
further discussion, Councilman Robertson moved to approve the
partial replat of the Kimbel Addition with the following
conditions: 1) a traffic study be done generally based on the
Village Parkway and MacArthur Boulevard location to determine where
the traffic light, if needed, should be located; 2) the parking
area be allowed to be 5" thick; 3) denying Planning Commission
condition #5- 4' black vinyl coated chain link fence; 4) asking the
school to work with the developer to the north to resolve the
fencing issue discussed in condition #3 of this motion; and 5) hold
Planning Commission condition #3- impact fees to be waived, as a
separate agenda item. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion. The
motion carried 5-2 with Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Cowman,
Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon and Councilman Weaver voting against the motion.
Council Member Nelson moved that the impact fees not be waived in
this case. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion
carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and
Councilman Robertson voting against the motion.
Discussion followed.
Item 26 Consideration and approval of an ordinance abandoning
unused utility easement located in Lake Park subdivision,
the specific lots being 5, 9, 21, ~2 and 28 in Block E.
at the request of Ron Robertson, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
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Councilman Robertson excused himself due to conflict of interest.
The appropriate form has been filed with the City Secretary.
Councilman Nelson moved to approve Ordinance No. 92541, abandoning
unused utility easements located in Lake Park subdivision, the
specific lots being 5, 9, 21, 22 and 28 in Block E. at the request
of Ron Robertson. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion.
The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion. Councilman Robertson rejoined the council at this time.
Item 27 To consider an ordinance for Case #S-1050, to change the
zoning designation from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI.SUP)
Light Industrial Special Use Permit, on a parcel of land
located at the southeast corner of Corporate Park Drive
and S.H. 121, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb made a presentation to the Council.
Council Member Cowman moved to deny the adoption of the ordinance
granting the zoning for case #S-1050, changing the designation from
(LI) Light Industrial to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial Special Use
Permit, on a parcel of land located at the southeast corner of
Corporate Park Drive and S.H. 121, on the grounds that the zoning
was for a Temporary Batch Plant and the applicant is no longer in
business. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion to
deny carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in
favor of the denied motion.
Item 28 Discussion and consideration of appointing a Council task
force/subcommittee to work with the CISD and the Coppell
Chamber of Commerce to develop a format, methodology, and
schedule for joint meetings with newcomers.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve and appoint Council
Members Robertson and Nelson to work with the CISD and the Coppell
Chamber of Commerce to develop a format, methodology, and schedule
for joint meetings with newcomers. Councilman Morton seconded the
motion. The motion carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 29 Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Wolfe announced that the Texas Waste Management uniform
recycling date will start April 1, 1992.
B. Mayor Wolfe announced there is a move within the Regional
Transportation Council to reconfigure Mayor Wolfe's voting
member representation of Coppell, Flower Mound, Lewisville,
and Grapevine. There is a reconsideration to pull Grapevine
from the list and put in Farmers Branch and Addison.
C. Anna Workman made a presentation of her program, Friendly
Greetings by Anna, Inc. Ms. Workman has prepared a binder to
be given to every newcomer to Coppell. She wishes to use the
City of Coppell logo, place information about the city in the
binder, and use gifts from sponsors, provided in a separate
bag. Mayor Wolfe stated that what she needs from the council
is a consensus of council to allow the use of the city 10go.
Mayor Wolfe asked Ms. Workman to place a disclaimer in the
book stating that the book is not a city endorsed project.
Consensus of council was in favor of allowing the request for
use of the city logo as long as the disclaimer statement is
included.
D. Councilmen Morton and Robertson stated that Mr. L.D. Evans had
brought to their attention that, under the sign ordinance, any
type of sign that is erected requires a $100.00 fee. The RTC
requires that a sign be placed at each RTC property listing.
Councilman Morton requested that one sign be allowed, up to 16
square feet (4' X 4'), at no fee. City Manager Alan Ratliff
suggests a consensus of Council to begin the process.
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Consensus of Council was in favor of allowing this request and
drafting an ordinance to this effect.
E. Councilman Thomas emphasized the DARE Graduation, Thursday at
1:30 p.m. at Coppell Intermediate School and encouraged
Council Members to attend.
F. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon asked to verify that the replat
approved for the school is a final and will not return before
work begins. Mayor Wolfe affirmed this as final and requested
that staff provide a follow-up on this issue (Item #25).
G. Councilman Cowman asked that City Manager look into the issue
regarding any training the City may have received in return
for waiving of impact fees for previously approved school
property.
H. Councilman Cowman inquired about the no parking issue on
MacArthur being brought forward in the near future.
I. Councilman Cowman stated that the Northbound lanes on
MacArthur at Beltline Road need to be re-striped due the wear
of traffic.
Item 30 Liaison Reports
Councilman Morton announced that at the MUD Meeting earlier in the
day, there was a request to extend the BANS on Cottonwood Estates
project and this was denied. It was brought out that Mr. Sowel is
contemplating 45 acres of single-family housing along Parkway.
Also $900,000 of BANS have expired and have been written off;
therefore, with no more BANS on the property, the development will
be at the developer's expense. Also, the Magnolia tract was
purchased by J. Sowel Construction which is coming forward and
working with Vista Properties, Inc. to provide sewer access to the
properties.
Additionally, a request for annexation by Frank Bamburg on Sand
Point Estates was received and approved by the MUD Board.
The MUD election was called for the 2nd of May with the election
being held at City Hall. Filing deadline is 2nd of April.
Applications for filing are at the Water Department. Early voting
will be at St. Ann's Catholic Church.
In regards to the increased flow at the lift station, they are
pulling 20 gallons of screen debris off the screen a week and they
are trying to store it on site.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 31 A. To consider an ordinance for Case #ZC-522, to
change the zoning designation from (C) Commercial,
to (SF-12) Single-Family-12, on a parcel of land
located at the southeast corner of Bethel School
Road and Harris Street, and north and adjacent to
Grapevine Creek, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
B. To consider an ordinance for Case #S-1051, to
change the zoning designation from (LI) Light
Industrial, to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial Special
Use Permit, on a parcel of land located at 820 S.
MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 102, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
C. To consider an ordinance for Case #PD-117, to
change the zoning designation from (MF-2) Multi-
Family-2, to (SF-7) Single-Family 7, on a parcel of
land located along the west side of Harris Street,
at Bethel Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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D. To consider an ordinance for Case #S-1053, to
change the zoning designation from (LI) Light
Industrial, to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial Special
Use Permit, on a parcel of land located
approximately 992' south of the intersection of
Thweatt Road and Royal Lane, along the east side of
Royal Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. To consider an ordinance for Case #PD-119, to
change the zoning designation from (R) Retail and
(C) Commercial, to (PD-SF-9) Planned Development
Single-Family-9, on a parcel of land located along
the west side of Bethel School Road, and
approximately 400' north of Bethel Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. To consider an ordinance for Case #S-1054, to
change the zoning designation from (LI) Light
Industrial, to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial Special
Use Permit, on a parcel of land located east of
Denton Tap Road, approximately 212' north of
Beltline Road (E/W), and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
G. To consider an ordinance for Case #S-1055, to
change the zoning designation from (R) Retail, to
(R.SUP) Retail Special Use Permit, on a parcel of
land located at 420 Bethel Road, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
H. To consider an ordinance for Case #S-1056, to
change the zoning designation from (C) Commercial,
to (C.SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit, on a
parcel of land located at 150 S. Denton Tap Road,
Suite 115, to allow the operation of a restaurant,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I. Consideration of approving a contract with Barton-
Aschman Associates, Inc. to provide professional
transportation engineering services associated with
the Traffic Light Synchronization Program II
(TLSII) for the total amount not to exceed $22,075
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
J. Discussion and consideration of rejection of Bid
Proposal No. Q-1291-04 for Personal Computer System
and related equipment/software.
K. Consideration and approval for purchase of radio
communications equipment for Police, Fire,
Engineering and Public Works Departments in the
amount of $53,824.60.
L. Consider approval of a contract for the rental of
county voting equipment to hold the May 2, 1992
Municipal Officer's Election and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Councilman Nelson requested that Item 31-I be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the Consent Agenda with
the exception of Item 31-I with agenda Item 31-A carrying ordinance
number 91500-A-8, Item 31-B carrying ordinance number 91500-A-9,
Item 31-C carrying ordinance number 91500-A-10, Item 31-D carrying
ordinance number 91500-A-11, Item 31-E carrying ordinance number
91500-A-12, Item 31-F carrying ordinance number 91500-A-13, Item
31-G carrying ordinance number 91500-A-14, and Item 31-H carrying
ordinance number 91500-A-15. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
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Item 31-I was discussed by Council. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved
to approve the contract with Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. to
provide professional transportation engineering services associated
with the Traffic Light Synchronization Program II (TLSII) for the
total amount not to exceed 22,075 and authorizing the City Manger
to sign. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion. The motion
carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion
and Councilman Weaver voting against the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to Public)
Item 5-ES A. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f), discussion
concerning the negotiating position of the City
with respect to agreements involving interests in
land and the value of real property.
1. Grapevine Trunk Sewer Line
B. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), Senate Concurrent
Resolution Number 83, discussion with City Attorney
concerning matter involving privileged
communications between attorney and client.
1. Report from Larry Jackson on D/FW Expansion
2. Status of lawsuits
C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion
concerning personnel.
1. Park Board alternate appointment
2. City Manager's evaluation
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 11:44 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive Session at 12:37 p.m. and opened the public session.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
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