CM 1992-07-22 MINUTES OF JULY 22, 1992
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called
Session on Tuesday, July 22, 1992 at 5:30 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
Lanny Mayo, Councilman
Ron Robertson, Councilman
Jim Garrison, 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
Mayor Wolfe called the meeting to order.
Item 2 Work Session
a. Development Fees/CISD
b. Discussion of possible drainage solutions related
to Barbara Austin property
c. Thoroughfare Study
d. Municipal Liability & Household Waste
e. General Discussion of Agenda Items
_ Item 3 Invocation
Councilman Mayo led those present in the Invocation.
Item 4 Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Wolfe led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Item 5-ES A. 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. Johnny Thompson
2. Firefighters Lawsuit
3. Unemployment Claim RE: Barney Barnett
4. Carrollton Radios
5. Status Report of Pending Lawsuits/Claims
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 5:34 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated article. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. and opened the public session.
_ REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 6 Approval of Minutes: June 23, 1992
Councilman Morton moved to approve the minutes of June 23, 1992 as
submitted. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion
carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the
motion.
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Item 7 Citizens Appearances
Johnny Thompson of 780 E. Beltline, expressed his appreciation on
the mowing of the railroad track on Beltline Road and thanked the
City for working with him on the Longbranch issue.
Item 8 Consideration for approval of two agreements with Dallas
County to perform asphalt overlays to four (4) Type "E"
streets in the amount not to exceed $34,000.00; and one
(1) Type "B" street in the amount not to exceed
$24,350.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
agreements.
Councilman Morton moved to approve the two agreements with Dallas
County to perform asphalt overlays to four (4) Type "E" streets in
the amount not to exceed $34,000.00; and one (1) Type "B" street in
the amount not to exceed $24,350.00 and authorizing the Mayor to
sign the agreements. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion.
The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 9 Consideration of a variance from Section 10-8-4 of the
Coppell Sign Ordinance which addresses signs advertising
new developments. The request is made by Rejoice
Lutheran Church on a tract of approximately 4 acres,
located west of Moore Road on the north side of Sandy
Lake Road.
Councilman Morton moved to approve a variance from Section 10-8-4
of the Coppell Sign Ordinance which addresses signs advertising new
developments for Rejoice Lutheran Church on a tract of
approximately 4 acres located west of Moore Road on the north side
of Sandy Lake Road to expire 1-1-96 and requiring the sign to be
kept in good repair. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion .....
The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 10 A. Discussion and consideration of adopting a
resolution authorizing a one day carnival in
support of the MDA Labor Day Telethon to occur on
Monday, September 7, 1992, at 580 S. Denton Tap
Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
B. Consideration and approval of a request by ERA Mike
Clements and Associates requesting the same
activity, and a variance to the Coppell Sign
Ordinance, and waiving fees for one portable sign
and two banner-signs.
Councilman Robertson moved to approve Item 10-A; adopting a
resolution authorizing a one day carnival in support of the MDA
Labor Day Telethon to occur on Monday, September 7, 1992 at 580 S.
Denton Tap Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; and Item 10-B
granting a variance to the Coppell Sign Ordinance, and waiving fees
for one portable sign and two banner-signs. Councilman Mayo
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson,
and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 11 PUBLIC HEARING~ Consideration and approval of a zoning
change request, Case #S-1060, (Slider and Blues), from
(C) Commercial, to (C-SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit
for the operation of a restaurant, located at the
southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road,
at the request of Univest.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and informed the Council that changes
have been made since the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
These changes include the number of parking spaces and the setback
of the building. Peter Buell, representing the applicant,
addressed the Council in regard to increasing the number of parking
spaces from 22 to 35 and cutting down eight trees instead of four.
Glen Hinckley, the owner of the property also addressed the Council
in reference to the parking spaces, setback of the building and
saving trees. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and
asked if there were any citizens present to speak in favor of the
request. There being no citizens present to speak in favor of the
request, Mayor Wolfe asked if there were any citizens present to
speak in opposition of the request. There being no citizens who
wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Robertson moved to approve plan #3 presented tonight,
showing 35 parking spaces, subject to Minyard's approval of the
thirteen off-site parking spaces (to be contiguous to the requested
zoned property) with the following three conditions: (1) that the
dumpster be screened on at least three sides; (2) screening wall
around the deck be of sufficient height to prevent sight of patrons
on the deck from the public right-of-way adjacent to the area; and
(3) that the developer abide by the streetscape plan. Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-2 with Mayor
Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Robertson, and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and
Mayo voting against the motion.
Item 12 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat
of Village of Coppell, Phase III-B, located at the
southwest corner of Allen Road and DeForest Road, at the
request of Grand Homes, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission had recommended approval. Pat Akins, representing the
applicant, also addressed the City Council. Mayor Wolfe declared
the Public Hearing open and asked if there were any citizens
present to speak in favor of the request. There being no citizens
present to speak in favor of the request, Mayor Wolfe asked if
there were any citizens present to speak in opposition of the
request. There being no citizens who wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe
declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Weaver moved to
approve the replat of Village of Coppell, Phase III-B, located at
the southwest corner of Allen Road and DeForest Road, at the
request of Grand Homes, Inc. with an addition to the plat
concerning the drainage easement being worked out with staff and
being maintained by the Village of Coppell Homeowners Association.
Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton,
Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 13 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat
of Corners of Coppell, Lots 1R, 3R, and 4R, Block 1,
located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Reklaw
Partnership, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval with four conditions. Stephen C.
Hundley, representing the applicant, also addressed the Council.
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there
were any citizens present to speak in favor of the request. There
being no citizens present to speak in favor of the request, Mayor
Wolfe asked if there were any citizens present to speak in
opposition of the request. There being no citizens who wished to
speak, Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing closed. Following
discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve a replat of
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Corners of Coppell, Lots iR, 3R, and 4R, Block 1, located at the
southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the
request of Reklaw Partnership, Inc. with the following four
conditions; (1) that all staff recommendations be met; (2) that a
note be placed on the plat showing finished floor elevations; (3)
agreement to maintain in a healthy and growing condition all
landscaping on the property; and (4) designating the plat as a
replat of the Corners of Coppell subdivision. Councilman Morton
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson
and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
Item 14 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat
of Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section IV, located at
the southeast corner of Coppell Road and Parkway
Boulevard, at the request of Jim Sowell Construction
Company.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval with seven conditions. Craig
Curry, representing the applicant, also addressed the Council.
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there
were any citizens present to speak in favor of the request. There
being no citizens in speaking in favor of the request, Mayor Wolfe
asked if there were any citizens present to speak in opposition of
the request. David Smith of 206 Winding Hollow, expressed his
concerns about the increase in the traffic volume through the
residential area. There being no other citizens who wished to
speak in opposition of the request, Mayor Wolfe declared the Public
Hearing closed. Councilman Robertson moved to approve a replat of
Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section IV, located at the southeast
corner of Coppell Road and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Jim
Sowell Construction Company, subject to the following conditions;
1) that there be a six inch masonry wall along Parkway Boulevard;
2) landscaping be included on all cul-de-sacs; 3) landscaping be
included along Parkway; 4) wooden screening fence be built along
Minyard Drive; 5) 1800 square foot minimum house size on area
basically zoned SF-7, 2000 square foot on area zoned SF-9, and 2200
square foot on the lots abutting the flood way; 6) homeowners
association be formed to maintain all common areas; and 7) that the
two additional easements being recommended by the City Engineer be
included on the plat prior to being presented to the City Council.
Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-2 with
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in
favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilman
Morton voting against the motion.
Item 15 Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat of Parks
of Coppell, Tract IV, located north of Coppell High
School and west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Dan
Dowdey and Associates, Engineers.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council. Following discussion, the Council
requested that the staff look at placing "no parking" signs along
Parkway Boulevard. Councilman Robertson moved to approve the
preliminary plat of Parks of Coppell, Tract IV, located north of
Coppell High School and west of Denton Tap Road, at the request of
Dan Dowdey and Associates, with the following conditions; (1) that
the developer assure a pedestrian crossing under the bridge into
Andrew Brown Parks be made; and (2) that the twenty foot easement
to the Park be indicated on the plat and be maintained by the
Homeowners Association. Councilman Morton seconded the motion.
The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in
favor of the motion.
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Item 16 Discussion and consideration of appointing a
representative to serve on the Metrocrest Nonprofits
Forum.
Councilman Morton moved to appoint Mayor Mark Wolfe to serve on the
Metrocrest Nonprofits Forum. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the
motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison
voting in favor of the motion.
Item 17 Discussion and consideration of re-scheduling the meeting
to discuss Capital Improvement Projects until July 27,
1992.
Councilman Morton moved to reschedule the meeting to discuss
Capital Improvement Projects until July 28, 1992 and incorporate
into regular agenda and to start at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-1 with Mayor
Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson
and Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Weaver
voting against the motion.
Item 18 Mayor's Report
1. Mayor Wolfe called the Council's attention to an article in
the Business Journal regarding Riverchase.
2. Mayor Wolfe gave a special thanks to Alan D. Ratliff for The
Employee Recognition Dinner. Mr. Ratliff presented name tags
to City Council Members that could not be present at the
dinner.
3. Mayor Wolfe reminded the Council of the in-house sales ratio
study done by the Finance Department and that some
subdivisions may require review by the Tax Appraisal District.
4. Mayor Wolfe gave a reminder of the Open House on Saturday,
July 25th for Congressman Joe Barton.
5. Mayor Wolfe has scheduled the Ministerial Association to be
present at the Council meetings to give the invocation.
6. Councilman Robertson announced that tickets are on sale for
the Cowman/Nelson Roast on August 21, 1992 at Regina's
Hallmark. The ticket price is $25.00.
7. There was a discussion on the time for Budget Work Session
starting August 14th and 15th. Councilman Weaver announced
that he will be out of town. A discussion on changing the
dates of the meeting will be placed on the July 28th agenda.
Item 19 Liaison Reports
A. Library Board
Councilman Weaver announced that the Library Board held a
meeting on July 21. He received a good progress report on the
Library.
_ B. MUD Absorption Committee
Councilman Weaver announced that the MUD Absorption Committee
has moved their meetings to 5:00 p.m.
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Item 20 Consent Agenda
A. Consideration of setting urban area boundaries in
conjunction with the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
B. Consideration for authorization to submit a Hazard
Mitigation and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
grant application.
C. Consideration and approval of a variance to the
Coppell Sign Ordinance, to allow yard signs to
advertise the Coppell Community Theater production
of "Music Man", said variance to extend from July 7
through August 2, 1992.
D. Consideration and approval of a request of the
Exchange Club to conduct its annual Fourth of July
activities and waiver of requirements and fees
normally assessed to stage said event.
E. Consideration and approval of a final plat of
Chaucer Estates, located at the northwest corner of
Heartz Road and Sandy Lake Road, at the request of
Chaucer Estates Joint Venture.
F. Approval of an ordinance for the City of Coppell,
Texas amending Section 8-3-1 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Coppell; making it
unlawful for any person to park a vehicle on the
east side of Heartz Road from Parkway Blvd. to 35
feet south of Sandy Lake Road, on the west side of
Heartz Road from 35 feet north of VanBebber to 35
feet south of VanBebber and on the east and west
side of Heartz Road from 35 feet north of Bethel
School Road to Bethel School Road, and on the east
side of Heartz from 35 feet south of Park Meadow
Way to 35 feet north of Bethel School from 7:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday or Friday; providing a repealer clause;
providing a severability clause; providing
penalties for violation of this ordinance not to
exceed the sum of $500.00 (five hundred dollars)
for each offense; and providing an effective date
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consideration to award bid for Animal Boarding
Services to Sandy Lake Animal Hospital in the
amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
H. Consideration and approval of an ordinance amending
Section 3-1-12 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Coppell, providing for an Emergency Water
Management Plan for the City of Coppell and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Items 20-A through 20-H
with Item 20-F carrying ordinance number 92561 and Item 20-H
carrying ordinance number 92562. Councilman Robertson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson, and Garrison
voting in favor of the motion.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Item 5-ES A. 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. Johnny Thompson
2. Firefighters Lawsuit
3. Unemployment Claim RE: Barney Barnett
4. Carrollton Radios
5. Status Report of Pending Lawsuits/Claims
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. as
allowed under the above stated article. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the
Executive Session at 10:14 p.m. and opened the public session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
There being no further business to come before the City Council,
the meeting was adjourned.
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
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