CM 1994-04-12 MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 1994
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, April 12,
1994 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Ron Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem
Peyton Weaver, Councilmember
Flo McFadden Stahly, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Councilmember Jim Garrison was absent from the meeting. Also present were City Manager
Jim Witt, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City Attorney Peter G. Smith.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order
Mayor Morton called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City ---'
Attorney.
1. Land use matter
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:06 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:29 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Reconvene Regular Session
4. Invocation
Councilmember Stably led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizen's Appearances
A. Kent Moore invited Council to an election debate to be held on April 19, 1994 and
requested a meeting with City Manager Jim Witt regarding an ethics ordinance.
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Mayor Morton read the City Council procedures pertaining to the Public Hearings to be heard
later on the Agenda.
7. Swearing-in of Wayne Richard as a regular member, and Wayne Casa as an
alternate member of the Cable Review Board.
Mayor Morton swore in Wayne Richard as a regular member of the Cable Review Board.
Mayor Morton swore in Wayne Casa as an alternate board member of the Cable Review Board.
8. Consideration and approval of an ordinance abandoning a portion of Kaye
Street and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Ken Griffin, City Engineer, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
moved to approve Ordinance No. 94641 abandoning a portion of Kaye Street and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo
voting in favor of the motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: March 16, 1994
March 22, 1994
B. Consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City which provides for the establishment of a
Comprehensive Emergency Management Program for the City of
Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consideration and approval of an ordinance adopting new Subdivision
Regulations and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consideration and approval to enter into a maintenance agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of
reimbursement to the City, for the operation and maintenance of the
traffic signal at I.H. 635 and S. Belt Line Rd. and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
E. Consideration of a variance from Section 10-5-2(C) of the City of
Coppell Sign Ordinance regulating spacing and setbacks for detached
(monumen0 signs, specifically related to granting a 72-foot (more or
less) variance to the 75-foot required side yard setback to allow for a
3-foot sideyard setback on the south side. This variance is being
requested by The Karahan Companies for the Riverchase Plaza located
-- at 780 S. MacArthur.
F. Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing execution of an
interlocal Investment Agreement for participation in the Lone Star
Investment Pool, designating the pool as an agency and instrumentality,
approving investment policies of the pool, appointing designating the
City Manager, the Finance Director and the Assistant Finance Director
as Investment Officers, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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G. Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing execution of an
Investment Agreement for participation in the Texas Local Government
Investment Pool (TexPool), designating the pool as a public funds
investment pool with the authority to invest funds and to act as
custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds, and
designating the City Manager, Finance Director and Assistant Finance
Director as Investment Officers, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consideration of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by '-'
amending Chapter 1, Section 1-7-2, to repeal the sales tax on
telecommunications services sold within the City, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Items 9 C and H were pulled.
Items 9 A, B, D, E, F, G --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Items 9 A, B carrying Ordinance No. 94642, D,
E, F carrying Resolution No. 041494.1 and G carrying Resolution No. 041294.2.
Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor
of the motion.
Ken Griffin, City Engineer, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Morton opened the
Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. There were
none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. Again, there
were none. Mayor Morton then closed the Public Hearing. Councilmember Mayo moved to
approve Item 9 C carrying Ordinance No. 94643. Councilmember Stably seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably,
Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9 H --
Councilmember Reitman moved to approve Item 9 H carrying Ordinance No. 94644.
Councilmember Weaver seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor
of the motion.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider a proposed ordinance amending Section
44-3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the City of Coppell, TX,
amending the public hearing and notice requirements to comply with Chapter
211 of the Local Government Code.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
this proposal. Again, there were none. Councilmember Reitman moved to close the Public
Heating and adopt the item as read. Councilmember Stahly seconded the motion; the motion
carried 4-2 with Councilmembers Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor of the
motion and Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmember Weaver voting against the motion.
11. Consideration and approval of an ordinance amending Section 44-3 of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, amending the
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public hearing and notice requirements to comply with Chapter 211 of the
Local Government Code, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Reitman moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-49 amending Section 44-3
of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, amending the public
hearing and notice requirements to comply with Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign with the change being made in Section 44-3, paragraphs 2 and
3 to exclude the wording "or a newspaper of general circulation." Councilmember Stably
seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-2 with Councilmembers Stably, Watson, Reitman,
and Mayo voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmember
Weaver voting against the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of ZC-552, MacArthur Park
Addition, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to SF-9 (Single
Family-9), located at the north side of Denton Creek, along the east and west
side of MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Vista Properties, Inc.
Councilmember Reitman filed a Conflict of Interest with the City Secretary and abstained from
discussion or voting on this item. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services,
made a presentation to the Council. Truman Edminster, Project Manager, addressed the Council
regarding the project. Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
wishing to speak against this proposal. Bruce Hedeman, 616 DeForest, representing residents
in Lake Park; Debra Dezzendorf, 468 Shadowcrest; and Pat Moriarty, 186 Meadowglen Circle
spoke against the proposed zoning change. The Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to
speak in favor of this proposal. There were none. Tim House, representing the Developer of
the property addressed the Council and answered questions. Mr. House also volunteered to use
a certified arborist to work with his landscape architect. Dennis Winzeler, representing Vista
Properties, agreed to provide a letter regarding the trees. After lengthy discussion, and three
failed motions, Councilmember Weaver moved to remand ZC-552 back to the Planning and
Zoning Commission to be readvertised as a Planned Development. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, and Mayo voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Reitman rejoined the Council after the vote.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 9:09 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
13. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-553(CH) from TH-l, MF-1 and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district
classification, including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED,
MF-1 and/or O, on approximately 50 acres of land located on two tracts,
Tract A located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, north of the TU
Electric right-of-way line on a total of approximately 30 acres of land. Tract
B, approximating 20 acres, is located along the east side of MacArthur
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Boulevard, approximately 500 feet north of Riverchase Drive and southeast
of the TU Electric right-of-way line; more particularly described in the Dallas
County Records as Abstract#1442; tracts 2.2, 6.1, 1, and 5.1.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. Arthur Hewett, 8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, President and owner of Republic
Property; Steve Means, 4028 Windsor, Dallas, Jim Kirby, 5720 LBJ Freeway, //120, Dallas;
Bob Voelker, 8445 Freeway Parkway, t/650, Irving; Bill Dahlstrom 1700 Pacific Avenue,
Dallas; and Dennis Winzeler, 5950 Berkshire Lane, representing Vista Properties spoke against
the proposal. The Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this
proposal. Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadow Glen Circle; Gary Embrey, 267 Winding Hollow; Chuck
Sturges, 132 Newport Drive; Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington; Dr. Zack Dameron, III, 440 Beacon
Hill Drive; Dr. Keith Shorn, 751 Pelican; Charles Lipscomb, 837 Blue Jay; Harley Staber, 751
Blue Jay Lane; Dr. Gerald Ettleman, 113 Sand Point Court; Ivan Loftier, 1319 Westchester
Drive; and Candy Sheehan, 759 Pelican Lane; spoke in favor of this proposal. Kirk King, 1219
Cambridge Drive, District Manager for TU Electric, declared a neutral stance and addressed the
power line issue. At the request of Councilmember Stahly, Ken Griffin, City Engineer,
addressed the Council concerning the traffic issue surrounding the Beltline Road/MacArthur
Boulevard intersection. After discussion and a failed motion, Councilmember Stably moved to
continue the public hearing on ZC-553 to June 14, 1994 and direct Planning & Zoning
Commission to conduct a Public Hearing as soon as possible to determine appropriate zoning
for the area south of Riverchase Drive within the Riverchase Addition which is presently zoned
MF-2 to specifically address overall reduction in density and to pursue the option of owner-
occupied housing and to address the community's need for office. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Stably, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Weaver voting against the motion.
14. Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-553(CH) to change
the zoning from TH-I, MF-1 and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district
classification, including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED,
MF-1 and/or O, on approximately 50 acres of land located on two tracts,
Tract A located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, north of the TU
Electric right-of-way line on a total of approximately 30 acres of land. Tract
B, approximating 20 acres, is located along the east side of MacArthur
Boulevard, approximately 500 feet north of Riverchase Drive and southeast
of the TU Electric right-of-way line; more particularly described in the Dallas
County Records as Abstract #1442; tracts 2.2, 6.1, 1, and 51., and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
This item was not considered due to Item 13 not being approved.
15. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-554(CH) from R and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district
classification, including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-ED, and/or
MF-1, on a total of approximately 18.85 acres of land located south of
Thweatt Road, east of Branchwood Trail and north of Autumnwood Lane; "~
more particularly described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract#624,
tract#12.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. Jim Hartnett, Jr., 1601 Elm Street, Dallas spoke against this proposal on behalf
of the Cistertian Monastery. The Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor
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of this proposal. Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadowglen Circle; Gary Embrey, 267 Winding Hollow;
Chuck Sturges, 132 Newport Drive; and Kevin Marshall, 202 Richmond Court spoke in favor
of this proposal. After two failed motions, Couneilmember Watson moved to hold the Public
Hearing open and continue to the May 10, 1994 City Council Meeting. Councilmember
Reitman seconded the motion; the motion tied 3-3 with Councilmember Stahly, Watson and
Reitman voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers
Weaver and Mayo voting against the motion. Mayor Morton cast his vote in favor of the
motion, resulting in the motion being carried 4-3.
16. Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-554(CH) to change
the zoning from R and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED, and/or MF-1,
on a total of approximately 18.85 acres of land located south of Thweatt Road,
east of Branchwood Trail and north of Autumnwood Lane; more particularly
described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract #624, tract #12, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was not considered due to Item 15 not being approved.
A recess was held at this point in the meeting.
17. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-555(CtD from MF-1 and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district
classification, including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED,
and/or MF-1, on approximately 90 acres located on a tract of land at the
northeast corner of Coppell Road and Parkway Boulevard; more particularly
described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract 624, tracts 1 and 3, and
Village at Cottonwood Creek II, Addition.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. Gary Sanford, 4345 Ken Michael, Fort Worth; and Jamie Cornelius, 3131
McKinney, #200, Dallas, representing the Sowell Company spoke against this proposal. The
Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. Caroline
Zwirko, 334 Drexel; Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington; Gary Embrey, 267 Winding Hollow; Chuck
Sturges, 132 Newport Drive; Clint Parsons, 327 Fairview Court; Jim Arnet, 603 Sandlewood
Court; Kevin Marshall, 202 Richmond Court; Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation; Barbara Schmidt,
125 Whispering Hills Drive; Todd Jones, 314 Fairview Court; and Stu Bowers, 326 Fairview
Court spoke in favor of this proposal.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 12:00 midnight as allowed under the above-
stated article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 12:10 a.m. and opened the
Regular Session continuing with Item 17.
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Councilmember Weaver moved to close the Public Hearing and approve a zoning change, Case
#ZC-555(CH) from MF-1 and MF-2 on approximately 90 acres located on a tract of land at the
northeast comer of Coppell Road and Parkway Boulevard; more particularly described in the
Dallas County Records as Abstract 624, tracts 1 and 3, and Village at Cottonwood Creek II,
Addition to MF-2 on the northwest section, approximately 25 acres and SF-9 on the remaining
approximately 75 acres. Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Watson, Reitman, and
Mayo voting in favor of the motion.
18. Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-555(CH) to change
the zoning from MF-1 and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district
classification, including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED,
and/or MF-1, on approximately 90 acres located on a tract of land at the
northeast corner of Coppell Road and Parkway Boulevard; more particularly
described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract 624, tracts 1 and 3, and
Village at Cottonwood Creek II, Addition, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Reitman moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-50 changing the zoning
from MF-1 and MF-2 to SF-9 on a tract of land of approximately 90 acres located north of
Parkway Boulevard and east of Coppell Road and being more particularly described in Exhibit
"A" attached to the ordinance. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman,
Mayo voting in favor of the motion.
19. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-556(CH) from C and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district
classification, including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED,
and/or MF-1, on approximately 35 acres of land located along the south side
of Sandy Lake Road, east of Coppell Road and north of Whispering Hills and
Devonshire Additions; more particularly described in the Dallas County
Records as Abstract #18, tracts 30 and 30.1.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. Art Anderson, 1700 Pacific Ave., Dallas, representing Sandy Lake Road Limited
Partnership spoke against this proposal. The Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to
speak in favor of this proposal. Chuck Sturges, 132 Newport Drive, President of Devonshire
Homeowners' Association; Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadowglen Circle; Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington;
and Rich Burlingham, 492 Halifax Drive spoke in favor of this proposal. Councilmember
Reitman moved to close the Public Hearing and approve a zoning change, Case #ZC-556(CH)
from C and MF-2 to SF-7 on approximately 35 acres of land located along the south side of
Sandy Lake Road, east of Coppell Road and north of Whispering Hills and Devonshire
Additions; more particularly described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract #18, tracts 30
and 30.1. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stably, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting
in favor of the motion.
20. Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-556(CI-I) to change
the zoning from C and MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-ED, and/or MF-1, on
approximately 35 acres of land located along the south side of Sandy Lake
Road, east of CoppeH Road and north of Whispering Hills and Devonshire
Additions; more particularly described in the Dallas County Records as
Abstract #18, tracts 30 and 30.1, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Councilmember Watson moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-51 to change the zoning
from C and MF-2 to SF-7 on approximately 35 acres of land located along the south side of
Sandy lake Road, east of Coppell Road and north of Whispering Hills and Devonshire
Additions; more particularly described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract #18, tracts 30
and 30.1, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly,
Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor of the motion.
A recess was held at this point in the meeting.
21. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-557(CIB from MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to MF-1, O, and/or R, on approximately 16 acres
of land located at the northwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur
Boulevard, and east of the TP&L transmission line; more particularly
described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract #1442, tract 2.1 and 1.4.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. Bob Voelker, 8445 Freeport Parkway #650, Irving; representing CED
Construction, spoke against this proposal. The Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to
speak in favor of this proposal. Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadowglen Circle; Ivan Loffier, 1319
Westchester Drive; Candy Sheehan, 759 Pelican Lane; Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington; Dr. Zack
Dameron, 440 Beacon Hill; Jeff Burger, 840 Blue Jay Lane; Harley Staber, 751 Blue Jay Lane;
and Charles Lipscomb, 837 Blue Jay Lane spoke in favor of this proposal.
Council adjourned into Executive Session at this time.
EXECIYrIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 1:29 a.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 1:36 a.m. and opened the Regular
Session continuing with Item 21.
After failed motion and discussion with Bob Voelker concerning PD (Planned Development)
Zoning, Council adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
.__ Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 1:45 a.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 2:20 a.m. and opened the Regular
Session continuing with Item 21.
Ivan Loffier, 1319 Westchester Drive, spoke to Council regarding the possibility of a lawsuit
being filed by the developer on this matter.
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After a failed motion, Councilmember Reitman moved to leave the Public Hearing open and
continue this matter until the May 10, 1994 City Council Meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson
seconded the motion; the motion carded 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Stahly, Watson, and Reitman voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmembers Weaver and Mayo voting against the motion. A motion to reconsider was
made, seconded and failed to pass.
22. Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-557(CH) to change
the zoning from MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to MF-1, O, and/or R, on approximately 16 acres
of land located at the northwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur
Boulevard, and east of the TP&L transmission line; more particularly
described in the Dallas County records as Abstract #1442, tract 2.1 and 1.4,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was not considered due to Item 21 not being approved.
23. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-558(CI-I) from MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED, and/or MF-1,
on approximately 6.2 acres of land located along the south side of Parkway
Boulevard, approximately 3/4 mile east of Denton Tap Road; more
particularly described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract #1327, tracts
8, 8.1, 8.4 and 5.3.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. Barry Knight, 5400 Renaissance Tower, representing the developer; and Glen
Brovant, 11615 Forest spoke against this proposal. The Mayor then asked for those persons
wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadowglen Circle; Pat Keenan,
412 Wellington; and Douglas Laine, 277 Alex Drive spoke in favor of this proposal.
Councilmember Mayo moved to close the Public Hearing and to approve zoning change Case
#ZC-558(CH) from MF-2 to SF-7 on approximately 8.15 acres of land located along the south
side of Parkway Boulevard, approximately 3/4 mile east of Denton Tap Road; more particularly
described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract #1327, tracts 8, 8.1, 8.4 and 5.3.
Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor
of the motion.
24. Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-558(CH) to change
the zoning from MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED, and/or MF-1,
on approximately 6.2 acres of land located along the south side of Parkway
Boulevard, approximately 3/4 mile east of Denton Tap Road; more
particularly described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract#1327, tracts
8, 8.1, 8.4 and 5.3, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-52 to change the zoning from
MF-2 to SF-7 on approximately 8.15 acres of land located along the south side of Parkway
Boulevard, approximately 3/4 mile east of Denton Tap Road; more particularly described in the
Dallas County Records as Abstract #1327, tracts 8, 8.1, 8.4 and 5.3. Councilmember Reitman
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor of the motion.
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25. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a zoning change, Case
#ZC-560(CH) from MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF,9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED, MF-1 and/or
O, on an approximately 7 acre tract of land located at the northwest corner
of Heartz and Bethel School Roads; more particularly described in the Dallas
County Records as Abstract#301, tract 31 and part of tract 30.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
this proposal. Again, there were none. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to close the Public
Hearing the approve a zoning change Case #ZC-560(CH) from MF-2 to SF-7 on an approximate
7 acre tract of land located at the northwest comer of Heartz and Bethel School Roads; more
particularly described in the Dallas County Records as Abstract #301, tract 31 and part of tract
30. Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor
of the motion.
26. Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-560(CH) to change
the zoning from MF-2 to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-ED, MF-1 and/or O, on
an approximately 7 acre tract of land located at the northwest corner of
Iteartz and Bethel School Roads; more particularly described in the Dallas
County Records as Abstract #301, tract 31 and part of tract 30, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-53 to change the zoning
from MF-2 to SF-7 on an approximate 7 acre tract of land located at the northwest corner of
Heartz and Bethel School Roads; more particularly described in the Dallas County Records as
Abstract #301, tract 31 and part of tract 30, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor of the motion.
27. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of an ordinance adopting
a street name change, changing the name of Fountain Head Lane to Portside
Lane, which begins north of the intersection of Fountain Drive and Fountain
Head Lane and ends at Fountain Head Lane (east/west), at the request of the
City of Coppell.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
this proposal. Again, there were none. Councilmember Reitman moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve Ordinance No. 94645 changing the name of Fountain Head Lane to
Portside Lane, which begins north of the intersection of Fountain Drive and Fountain Head Lane
and ends at Fountain Head Lane (east/west). Mayor Pro Tern Robertson seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Weaver, Stahly,
Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting in favor of the motion.
28. Necessary Action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action taken under this item.
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29. Mayor's Report.
A. Beltline Realignment Committee.
Mayor Morton stated that this Committee had completed its duties and received consent of
Council that this Committee is no longer needed.
30. Liaison Reports.
There were no liaison reports.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Timmons, .City Secretary
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