CM 1994-05-17 MINUTES OF MAY 17, 1994
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Special Called Session on Tuesday, May 17,
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 ....,
Norman Alexander, Councilmember
Flo McFadden Stahly, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember (late arrival)
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember (late arrival)
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, Assistant City Secretary Linda Grau 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. HUD Complaint
2. J.E. Thompson vs. City of Coppell, et al.
B. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters
1. P&Z Appointments
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:33 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
Councilmembers Reitman and Mayo arrived during Executive Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Annexations
B. Discussion of truck parking in non-residential areas
Work Session was not held.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
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5. Invocation
Councilmember Stahly led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizens' Appearances
A. Chuck Sturges, 132 Newport Drive, requested some relief regarding weeds and standing
water in an open drainage structure that currently exists between Devonshire and
Shadowridge Estates.
B. Dan Deal, 204 Spyglass, expressed complaints from his neighborhood regarding idling
construction trucks in the early mornings.
8. A. Discussion and consideration of filling a vacancy on the Park Board
created by the resignation of Candy Sheehan.
B. Discussion and consideration of filling a vacancy on the Planning and
Zoning Commission created by the resignation of Norman Alexander.
A. Councilmember Watson moved to advance Lance Fullinwider from Alternate on the Park
Board to fill the unexpired term of Candy Sheehan on the Park Board. Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
-- and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting
in favor of the motion.
B. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to advertise for and accept applications for the next
three weeks to fill the unexpired term of Norman Alexander on the Planning and Zoning
Commission, after which time a task force comprised of the Chairman of the Planning
and Zoning Commission and two councilmembers will interview the applicants.
Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and
Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. The task force will be comprised of
Councilmembers Alexander and Mayo and Marshall Tunnell, Chairman of the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
9. Discussion and consideration of approval of a Proclamation naming
May 15-21, 1994 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of
Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
John Lindstrom, Deputy Fire Chief, made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Mayo
moved to approve a Proclamation naming May 15-21, 1994 as "Emergency Medical Services
Week" in the City of Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Alexander
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
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10. 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.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton advised that the Public Hearing remains open from the April 12, 1994 meeting,
and asked for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. Bob Voelker, 8445 Freeport
#650, spoke against this zoning change. The Mayor then asked for those persons wishing to
speak in favor of this proposal. Ivan Loffier, 1319 Westchester Drive; Pat Moriarty, 156
Meadowglen Circle; Z. C. Dameron, M.D., 440 Beacon Hill Road; Paul Shea, 259 Tealwood,
President of Wynnpage Homeowner's Association; J. Mark Barnes, 531 Beverly Drive; Harris
Johnson, 131 Park Valley Court; Thomas Coburn, 514 Beverly Drive; Leslie Fetchen, 733
Cardinal Lane; Tom Quintana, 901 Westwind Cove; Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington; Larry Creef,
933 Creek Crossing; Bill Kingsley, 436 Beacon Hill Drive; Chuck Sturges, 132 Newport Drive;
Bill Whitehill, 747 Meadowlark; Margaret Mike, M.D., 232 Beechwood Lane; Andy Wagner,
601 Wellington; Jena Simmons, 616 Thompson; Doug Powers, 901 Brown Trail; and Peyton
Weaver, 701 Dove Circle spoke in favor of this zoning change.
At this time, Council adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session continuing with Item 10.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Councilmember Mayo moved to close the public hearing and change the zoning in Case
#ZC-557(CH) from MF-2 to O (Office) on the approximate 6.6 acre tract north of the proposed
Riverchase Drive extension and R (Retail) on the approximately 8.8 acre tract south of
Riverchase Drive extension. Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
11. 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 TP&L transmission line; more particularly described
in Exhibit A & B attached to the ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-54 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 TP&L transmission line; more particularly described in
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Exhibit A & B attached to the ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
A short recess was taken at this time.
12. 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.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton advised that the Public Hearing remains open from the April 12, 1994 meeting,
and asked for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. Jim Hartnett, Jr., 5724
Berkshire Lane, Dallas spoke against this zoning change. Mayor Morton then asked for those
persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. Pat Moriarty, 156 Meadowglen Circle; Ella
Martinez, 534 Greenwich Lane; Barbara Schmidt, 125 Whispering Hills; Chuck Sturges, 132
Newport Drive; Barb Bailey, 232 Plantation; and Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington spoke in favor
of this zoning change. Councilmember Watson moved to close the public hearing and approve
a zoning change on Case ZC-554(CH) from R and MF-2 to SF-12 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. Councilmember Stahly seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Robertson voting against the motion.
13. 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 Exhibit A attached to the ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Councilmember Watson moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-55 to change the zoning
from R and MF-2 to SF-12 (Single Family-12) 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.
Councilmember Stahly seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting
in favor of the motion.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of the annexation of 3.79 acres of land along the
north side of East Beltline Road, in close proximity to our existing eastern
City Limit line.
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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 Watson moved to close the public
hearing and approve the annexation of 3.79 acres of land along the north side of East Beltline
Road, in close proximity to our existing eastern City Limit line. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration and approval of the annexation of 1.06 acres of land located
along the west side of Denton Tap Road and generally north of Highland Road
(in Lewisville).
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 Tem Robertson moved to close the public
hearing and approve the annexation of 1.06 acres of land located along the west side of Denton
Tap Road and generally north of Highland Road (in Lewisville). Councilmember Sheehan
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
16. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
No action was necessary under this item.
17. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton discussed the Council/Staff work session and the problem with scheduling
and those who cannot attend due to other commitments. The dates for the session will
be June 25 and 26, 1994.
B. Mayor Morton also discussed the traffic count and commended the Engineering Staff on
their fine work on the CADD system.
C. Mayor Morton informed the Council of the NTCOG General Assembly and to get in
touch with the City Manager if wishing to attend.
D. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson announced that the Finance Committee will meet on
Wednesday for the mid-year budget review.
18. Discussion and consideration of appointments to the Mayor's Task Force
Special Study Committees and Council Liaisons - requested by Mayor Morton.
After discussion of all the committees, Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve the
proposed 1994 Council Committees appointments. (This document is on file in the City
Secretary Department.) Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, Mayo,
and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
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19. Liaison Reports.
Library Board -- Councilmember Watson reported that a motion was made to proceed with
discussion with the Park Board regarding the 1/2 cent sales tax.
Councilmember Watson inquired of the City Manager as to any response from Buddy Echols
regarding the May 2nd letter.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Linda Grau, AssiStant City Secretary
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