CM 1994-10-11 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 1994
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, October 11,
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 Tern '""
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Flo McFadden Stahly, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Mitch Reitman, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt; Libby Ball from the City Secretary Department; 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. Kamwell vs City of Coppell.
B. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
2. Land acquisition - Fire Station.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of the Coppeli Christmas Spirit Awards program.
B. Update on Code of Conduct.
C. Department Status Reports.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
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5. Invocation.
Councilmember Watson led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Presentation by representative of Ibbenburen, Germany.
A. Rob Mulder, Andreas Dobers and Christine Rubertus from Ibbenburen, Germany
introduced a slide presentation and presented Council with t-shirts and a flag from their
city.
B. Kent Moore, 400 Southwestern, stated that his paper had won a national award and
addressed Council concerning journalism and apologies.
C. Al Judkiewicz, from Texas Waste Management, addressed the Council concerning the
expansion of the recycling program in the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. A. Minutes of: September 27, 1994
B. Consideration and approval of Burch Addition, Final Plat of Lot 2,
-- Block A, to allow a car lube and oil change facility to be located at the
west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 250 feet south of Bethel
School Road, at the request of Kwik Industries, Inc.
C. Consideration and approval to reject and/or accept bids for Bid No.
Q-0893-03, Library Furnishings, Furniture, in the total amount of
$216,399.02 as follows:
1. Award Section 1, Group 1; Section 1, Group 2; Section 3, Group
1 and Section 3, Group 3 to WorkPlace Solutions in the amount
of $121,569.20.
2. Award Section 2, Group 1; Section 2, Group 7; and Section 2,
Group 11 to B. T. Miller Business Systems in the amount of
$11,415.00.
3. Award Section 2, Group 2; Section 2, Group 8; Section 2, Group
12; Section 2, Group 13; and Section 3, Group 3 to Business
Interiors in the amount of $25,170.77.
4. Award Section 2, Group 3 and Section 2, Group 4 to HMcCoy,
Inc. in the amount of $10,565.56.
5. Award Section 2, Group 6 to B&M Sales in the amount of
$43,180.54.
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6. Award Section 2, Group 9 to The Spencer Group in the amount
of $3,195.00.
7. Award Section 2, Group 10 to Contracta Office Furnishings in
the amount of $1,302.95.
8. Reject all bids for Section 2, Group 5.
D. Consideration and approval of an Or0inance for zoning change, Case -'~
#ZC-553(CH) from TH-1 and MF-1 tQ SF-7 (Single Family-T) to within
400 feet of the TU power line, with the area inside the 400-foot
boundary being rezoned O (Office). This property is approximately 30
acres of land located on two tracts; Tracts A-1 and A-2 situated along
the east side of MacArthur Boulevard; north of the TU Electric
right-of-way line, and authorizing the Ma.yor to sign.
E. Consideration and approval of a resolution to authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement between the Texas Forest Service and
the City of Coppell for a grant authorizing the planting of 69 trees at
Andrew Brown, Jr. Community Park West, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
F. Consideration and approval of a resolution to authorize the City
Manager to execute an agreement between the Texas Forest Service and
the City of Coppeli for a grant authorizing the planting of 85 trees at
Town Center, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consideration and approval to award a change order to Rodman
Excavation in the amount of $37,350 for the construction of a fourth
ball field at Andrew Brown, Jr. Community Park, east of Denton Tap
Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consideration and approval of an Industrial Waste Ordinance to amend
Ordinance No. 151, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I. Consideration and approval of final acceptance of the soccer field
lighting project located at Andrew Brown, Jr. Community Park, West,
and to approve payment of $5,351 for retainage funds to Dean Electric,
Inc.
J. Consideration and approval of a resolution declaring the need for water
line improvements on the south side of Beltline Road; directing that
plans, specifications and cost estimates be prepared; and declaring the
intent to levy an assessment against the abutting property owners and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
K. Consideration and approval of a Proclamation naming the week of
October 23-29 as TEXAS PHARMACY WEEK, and authorizing the --
Mayor to sign.
L. Consideration of a modification to a previously approved variance to
the Sign Ordinance to allow for the addition of three (3) changeable
letter/message strips to the bottom half of the illuminated sign at the
Sonic Drive-In. This modification would allow these changeable
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message strips to replace the wording "America's Drive-In" previously
approved by Council at their May 24, 1994 meeting. This modification
is being requested by Mr. Mark Wainscott for the property located at
201 N. Denton Tap Road known as the Sonic Drive-In.
M. Consideration of a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation
Board to enter into an agreement with Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein,
Inc. for the purpose of conducting a city-wide Trails System Master
Plan not to exceed the amount of $19,420.00, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Watson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 8 A, B, C, D carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-69, E carrying Resolution No. 101194.1, F carrying Resolution No.
101194.2, G, H carrying Ordinance No. 94673, I, J carrying Resolution No. 101194.3, K. L
and M. Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stably, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting
in favor of the motion.
Mayor Morton announced that Councilmember Mayo was absent from the meeting due to being
out of state and asked that the Council excuse his absence. The Council voted to excuse
Councilmember Mayo.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of Village at Cottonwood
Creek, Section VI, Replat, located east of Coppell Road; north of Parkway
Boulevard, at the request of Tipton Engineering, Inc.
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 foi: 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 Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section VI, Replat, located east of Coppell
Road; north of Parkway Boulevard provided that all conditions are met to the satisfaction of
Staff. Councilmember Stahly seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of Chautaugua Place,
Replat of Lot 6, Block B, to revise the building line on property located at the
southwest corner of Harris Street and Bethel School Road, at the request of
Heritage Homes.
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 and approve Chautaugua Place, Replat of Lot 6, Block B, to revise the building line on
property located at the southwest comer of Harris Street and Bethel School Road.
Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of Lakeside Village
Addition, Replat of part of Lots 2 and 3, to allow the operation of Lakeside
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Village Academy, a day care center on Lot 3-A, located at the northwest
corner of Sandy Lake Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of The
Nelson Corporation.
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. Craig Curry, with Nelson Corporation representing the
Applicant, addressed the Council's question regarding EMF concerns. Councilmember Reitman
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Lakeside Village Addition, Replat of part of
Lots 2 and 3, to allow the operation of Lakeside Village Academy, a day care center on Lot
3-A, located at the northwest comer of Sandy Lake Road and MacArthur Boulevard with the
following conditions: 1) there be added solid living landscaping along the west side of the
property; 2) the applicant needs to abide by the Streetscape Ordinance; 3) a left-turn lane needs
to be constructed to service the northern driveway; 4) a sewer line must be constructed from
MacArthur Boulevard to the western property line along the northern side of the property
[construction plans will be required]; 5) escrow will be required for Sandy Lake Road at the
time a permit is pulled for Lot 3B; and 6) ail information concerning this site will be required
to be submitted to the City on computer diskette compatible with the City's computer.
Councilmember Stahly seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmember Watson voting against the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of ZC-568, Riverbend
Estates, zoning change from R (Retail) to SF-9 {Single Family-9), to allow the
development of a single family residential subdivision to be located at the
north side of Bethel Road, west of Denton Tap Road, between the abandoned
Bethel School Road and Coppell Road, at the request of GDI and Associates,
Inc.
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. Jim Brisco, the Developer, addressed the Council and
stated he would put a noise stipulation in his plat. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson moved to close the Public Hearing and deny ZC-568, Riverbend Estates, zoning
change from R (Retail) to SF-9 (Single Family-9). Councilmember Watson seconded the
motion; the motion to deny carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers
Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
Item 13 was considered at this time.
Councilmember Reitman moved to reconsider Item 12. Councilmember Stahly seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and
Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Robertson voting against the motion.
Richard Tucker, representing the Developer, addressed the Council regarding the layout of the
parcel in question. After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Reitman moved to reopen the
Public Hearing and hold open until the December 13, 1994 City Council meeting. --
Councilmember Stahly seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of ZC-569(CH) zoning
change from A {Agriculture) to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED, HC, and/or
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LI on 3.79 acres of property located along the north side of E. Beltline Road,
in close proximity to the existing eastern City limit line.
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 ZC-569 zoning change from A (Agricultural) to LI (Light Industrial) on
3.79 acres of property located along the north side of E. Beltline Road and also to approve
Ordinance No. 91500-A-70 setting out said zoning change. Councilmember Reitman seconded
the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers
Alexander, Stably, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance for ZC-569(CH), changing the
zoning from A (Agriculture) to LI (Light Industrial) on 3.79 acres of property
located along the north side of E. Beltline Road, in close proximity to the
existing eastern City limit line, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was approved in the motion made for Item 13 above.
15. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of ZC-570(CH) zoning
change from A (Agriculture) to any appropriate zoning district classification,
including, but not limited to, SF-7, SF-9, SF-12, SF-18, SF-ED, HC, and LI
on 1.06 acres of property located along the west side of Denton Tap Road,
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 Tern Robertson moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve ZC-570 zoning change from A (Agricultural) to HC (Highway
Commercial) on 1.06 acres of property located along the west side of Denton Tap Road, north
of Highland Road (in Lewisville) and also to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-71 setting out said
zoning change. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and
Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
16. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance for ZC-570(CI-I), changing the
zoning from A (Agricultural) to HC (Highway Commercial) on 1.06 acres of
property located along the west side of Denton Tap Road, north of Highland
Road (in Lewisville), and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was approved in the motion made for Item 15 above.
17. Consideration and approval of Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section V,
Preliminary Plat, located north and east of Coppell Road; south of Minyard
Drive, at the request of Tipton Engineering, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section V,
Preliminary Plat, located north and east of Coppell Road; south of Minyard Drive with all
conditions being met to the satisfaction of Staff. Councilmember Alexander seconded the
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motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander,
Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
18. Consideration and approval of Jefferson at Riverchase, Preliminary Plat,
located east of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 400 feet north of
Riverchase Drive, at the request of The Nelson Corporation.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
After lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Jefferson at Riverchase,
Preliminary Plat, located east of MacArthur, approximately 400 feet north of Riverchase Drive
with the following conditions: 1) if any drainage system encroaches into the TP&L right-of-
way, approval from Texas Utilities will need to be obtained prior to construction. All off-site
easements should be shown on the face of the plat, along with a volume and page number; 2)
an opticom system will be required; and 3) all information concerning this site will be required
to be submitted to the City on computer diskette compatible with the City's computer system.
Councilmember Reitman seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion.
19. Discussion and consideration of authorizing Dallas County to design Beltline
Road from MacArthur to Denton Tap to accommodate an onstreet bike path.
Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, made a presentation to Council.
Councilmember Watson moved to deny authorization for Dallas County to design Beltline Road
from MacArthur to Denton Tap to accommodate an onstreet bike path. Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson seconded the motion; the motion to deny carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
and Councilmembers Alexander, Stahly, Watson, Reitman, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion ....
At this time Mayor Morton announced that the applicant for Item 12 had requested Council to
reconsider his agenda item. See Item 12 above for minutes.
20. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action taken under this item.
21. City Manager's Report.
There was no report from the City Manager.
22. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton announced that a meeting had been held by the Dallas Regional Mobility
Coalition and that the Coalition would be coming to the City in the near future with a
marketing plan for our area to take to the Texas I-Iighway Department to increase funding
for the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
23. Liaison Report
Library_ Board -- Councilmember Alexander announced that there would be a Library Board
meeting on Thursday, October 13, 1994.
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Finance Committee -- Mayor Pro Tem Robertson gave a report regarding the Fund Balance, and
asked to bring the expenditure of $633,184.00 to Council for approval. The decision was made
to have an agenda item on the next regularly scheduled meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
discussed the Finance Committee's proposal for the future of fire stations, police station and
remodel of Town Center which would basically complete the infrastructure of the City. Alan
Johnson, Finance Director, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson
discussed the $40,000.00 which has been requested for the completion of the canal south of
Parkway. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council concerning the Developer's proposal. Council requested that the $40,000.00 item be
placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Council agreed to hold a special
called work session the first week of November to discuss the finance matters.
At this time the Council adjourned into Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
A. Park Dedication
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Mayor Morton announced that the conclusion in Work Session was to pursue seeking park land
in the MacArthur area in conjunction with the YMCA tract.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson asked to be excused from the next Council meeting.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Libby Ball,City Secretary Department
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