CM 1994-05-10 MINUTES OF MAY 10, 1994
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, May 10,
1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Flo McFadden Stahly, Councilmember ---..
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Jim Garrison, Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmember Weaver were absent from the meeting. Also
present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Dorothy Timmons and City Attorney
Peter G. Smith.
Prior to calling the meeting to order, Mayor Morton made the announcement that because of
illness and prior business arrangements Agenda Items 2, 3, lIB&C, 14, 15, 16, and 17 will be
postponed until Tuesday, May 17, 1994 Special Called Meeting.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Morton called the meeting to order.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session.
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. HUD Complaint
B. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1. P&Z Appointments
This Executive Session was postponed until the Special Called Meeting on May 17, 1994.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Review of Park and Fly Addition Final Plat
B. Annexations
C. Discussion of truck parking in non-residential areas
This Work Session was postponed until the Special Called Meeting on May 17, 1994.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session
At this time Councilmember Garrison led those present in the Invocation.
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5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Canvass of returns of the May 7, 1994 Election of Municipal Officers,
approval of an order declaring the results of the election and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Morton read the canvass of returns of the May 7, 1994 City Officers election.
Councilmember Garrison moved to approve the Canvass of Returns and Declaration of Results
of Election (this document is on file in the City Secretary Department) of the May 7, 1994 City
Officers election as read by Mayor Morton. Councilmember Stahly seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Garrison voting
in favor of the motion.
7. Swearing-in ceremony of City Officials as the result of the May 7, 1994
Election of Municipal Officers.
Mayor Morton swore in the newly-elected Councilmembers Norman Alexander/Place 1,
Danny L. Watson/Place 3, Lanny Mayo/Place 5, and Candy Sheehan/Place 7.
8. Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Stahly moved to elect Mayor Pro Tern Robertson to serve a second term as
Mayor Pro Tern. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
The City Council at this point consisted of:
Mayor Tom Morton
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Robertson
Councilmember Norman Alexander
Councilmember Flo McFaddin Stahly
Councilmember Danny L. Watson
Councilmember Mitch Reitman
Councilmember Lanny Mayo
Councilmember Candy Sheehan
9. Citizen's Appearances.
Larry Wheeler, 718 Swallow, addressed the Council regarding his feelings that a board or
commission member or elected official should not use their official title when endorsing
candidates for an election.
CONSENT AGENDA
10. A. Consider approval of minutes: April 26, 1994.
B. Consideration and approval of naming the week of May 9-13, 1994 as
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
C. Consideration and approval of naming the month of May 1994 as
V~ILLIAM T. COZBY PUBLIC LIBRARY APPRECIATION MONTH,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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D. Consideration and approval of naming Sunday, May 15, 1994 as
COPPELL CELEBRATES APPRECIATION DAY, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
E. Consideration and approval of calling a Special City Council meeting
at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 1994, for purposes of annexing
property along the west side of Denton Tap Road, north of Highland
Drive (Lewisville), and property along the north side of East Beltline
Road, in proximity to our existing City Limit line and owned by Johnny
Thompson.
F. Consideration and approval of authorizing a reimbursement to Valley
Ranch Baptist Church in the amount of $1,000.00 for the difference in
cost from a 12" water line to a 10" water line in accordance with the
Subdivision Ordinance.
G. Consideration and approval of Sonic Addition, Final Plat, located
approximately 1,330 feet south of Parkway Boulevard, along the west
side of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Dowdey, Anderson &
Associates.
H. Consideration and approval of Grand Cove Estates Addition, Final
Plat, located along the south side of Bethel School Road, 500 feet west
of Denton Tap Road, at the request of Mr. Frank Bamberg.
I. Consideration and approval of Park 'N Fly Addition, Final Plat, and
a developer's agreement establishing the payment of funds for
improvements to Gateway Boulevard, located along the northeast
corner of Royal Lane and Cotton Road, at the request of Mr. Bill
Thompson, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Items E and I were pulled for further consideration.
Items A, B, C, D, F, G, H --
Councilmember Reitman moved to approve Items A, B, C, D, F, G and H. Councilmember
Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly,
Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Morton had Tim House describe to the Council the material being used on the Sonic
Drive-In pillars. Council then gave their consensus on the material described.
Councilmember Reitman and Stahly commented on the groundbreaking on the new library and
reminded the public of the fundraiser to purchase books for the new library. Citizens can
participate by purchasing a pavestone to be used at the new library.
Councilmember Reitman expressed his appreciation of the work that was done for Coppell
Celebrates. Mayor Morton had those present from the Coppell Celebrates Committee to stand
for recognition of their accomplishments.
Item E --
Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Item E with the meeting being opened at 6:00 p.m. and
adjourned into Executive Session, after which at 7:30 p.m. the open session will begin.
Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
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Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting
in favor of the motion.
Item I --
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mr. Clemente, representing Park 'N Fly, made a presentation to the Council regarding the
billboard issue. Councilmember Stahly moved to approve Item I with the Developer's
Agreement and that an agreement be entered into with the City regarding time on an electronic
billboard, if erected, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Reitman seconded the
motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
11. A. Discussion and consideration of accepting the resignation of Candy
Sheehan, Park Board, and Norman Alexander, Planning and Zoning
Commission. Both members terms expire October, 1995.
B. Discussion and consideration of filling a vacancy on the Park Board
created by the resignation of Candy Sheehan.
C. Discussion and consideration of filling a vacancy on the Planning and
Zoning Commission created by the resignation of Norman Alexander.
Item 11 A--
Councilmember Watson moved to accept the resignation of Candy Sheehan, Park Board, and
Norman Alexander, Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Mayo seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Mayo voting
in favor of the motion. Councilmembers Alexander and Sheehan's abstention counted as a vote
in favor of the motion, per the Home Rule Charter, Section 3.1 lB.
Items 11 B and C were postponed until the Special Called Meeting on May 17, 1994.
12. Introduction of Mr. Will Nabors, Lone Star Gas Business Development
Manager.
Janie Hooker, representing Lone Star Gas, introduced Will Nabors who will be the new business
development manager with Lone Star Gas and will be serving Coppell. No action was required
on this item.
13. Presentation on the Metrocrest CROP Walk on Hunger, by Chairperson Lani
Constandse.
Lani Constandse, Chairman of Metrocrest CROP Walk for Hunger, made a presentation to the
Council regarding the Walk for Hunger and asked for Council's support for this event.
Consensus of Council was to schedule an agenda item to approve and endorse the event.
14. PUBLIC HEARING: (CONTINUATION)
Consideration and approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-557(CH) 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.
Item 14 was postponed until the Special Called Meeting on May 17, 1994.
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15. 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 Exhibit A & B attached to the ordinance, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Item 15 was postponed until the Special Called Meeting on May 17, 1994.
16. PUBLIC HEARING: (CONTINUATION)
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-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.
Item 16 was postponed until the Special Called Meeting on May 17, 1994.
17. Consideration and approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-554(CIt) 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 Exhibit A attached to the ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Item 17 was postponed until the Special Called Meeting on May 17, 1994.
18. Consideration and approval of Burch Addition, Preliminary Plat, located at
the southwest corner of Denton Tap and Bethel School Roads, at the request
of Coppell Hardware.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Michael Dowdey, representing the Applicant, made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Reitman moved to approve Burch Addition, Preliminary Plat, located at the
southwest comer of Denton Tap and Bethel School Roads with the following conditions being
completed prior to final plat: 1) the floodplain should be tied down by metes and bounds; 2) any
common access easements should be shown on the face of the plat; 3) the left-turn lane that
services lot 3 will be required to be constructed with this development; 4) the existing eight-inch
sewer on the west side of this property will eventually be enlarged to 12 inches per Coppell's
Master Plan. To accomplish that work, the developer needs to provide the following: a) a
minimum 20-foot permanent easement; b) a 40-foot temporary construction easement; 5) need
to provide estimated water use and sanitary sewer discharge. Councilmember Watson seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
19. Consideration and approval of White Glove Express Addition, Preliminary
Plat., located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, 500 feet south of
Braewood Lane, at the request of Mr. Lenny Poulsen.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Lenny Poulsen, Applicant, was present to answer questions. Councilmember Watson moved to
approve the White Glove Express Addition, Preliminary Plat, located along the east side of
Denton Tap Road, 500 feet south of Braewood Lane with the following conditions: 1) on the
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final plat, a 20-foot drainage easement be shown on the south side of the property; and 2) that
the DCB level not exceed 55 decibels, at the property line, during full operation of the facility.
Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carded 5-1 with Councilmembers
Alexander, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Stahly voting against the motion.
20. Necessary Action resulting from Executive Session.
No action was taken under this item.
21. Mayor's Report.
A. Hoop-it-up, 3 on 3 Streetball Festival
^. Mayor Morton stated he had received a letter from the City of Dallas regarding this event
and inquired if Council had any interest in participating. Consensus of Council was to
check with Council and Staff and see if a team could be put together.
22. Liaison Reports.
Office on Aging -- Councilmember Stahly announced that there will be a Day on Campus
Celebration of Older Americans Month on Wednesday, May 18, 1994, 9:30 to 1:30 at
Brookhaven College.
Park Board -- Councilmember Reitman stated he had attended the Park Board meeting where
they discussed further development of Grapevine Springs.
Councilmember Reitman informed Council that he was selected to the North Texas Council of
Governments Clean Air Coalition Bicycling Task Force. This force is looking at ways to fund
bikeways along the major streets.
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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