CM 1995-10-10 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 1995
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, October 10,
1995 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
At 5:30 p.m. Mayor Morton announced that several Councilmembers were running late and the
official start time of the meeting would be between 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Ron Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Councilmembers Alexander and Mayo were absent from the meeting. Also present were City
Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Linda Grau and City Attorney Peter G. Smith.
At 6:05 p.m. Mayor Morton called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Land Acquisition for Park Purposes.
B. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
1. Julia Billhymer vs. City of Coppell.
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 6:51 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Review YMCA Joint Use Agreement.
B. Review of Arbitrage reporting requirements.
C. Discussion of Bethel Road construction.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Councilmember Tunnell led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington, addressed the Council concerning the Conduct Review Heating of
City Manager Jim Witt and thanked the Council, City Manager Jim Witt and City Staff for all
their hard work on the Master Plan, CED, and preparing a budget without a tax increase.
8. (A) Appoint members to the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee and Tree
Board.
(B) Swear-in new members of Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee and Tree
Board.
(C) Swear-in additional members to the City's Boards, Commissions and
Committees.
(A) Councilmember Tunnell moved to nominate John Mark Bonnot, Philip Fisher, Lanse
Fullinwider, Brian Alfertig, Kathryn Kirkley and Jena Simmons to serve a two-year term
on Keep Coppell Beautiful, and Richard Murphy to serve a one-year term on Keep
Coppell Beautiful and to nominate Philip Fisher to the Tree Board for a two-year term.
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Mayor Pro Tem Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro .....
Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion.
(B) Mayor Morton swore in Lanse Fullinwider, Jena Simmons, Brian Alfertig and Richard
Murphy to the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee and Philip Fisher to Keep Coppell
Beautiful and the Tree Board.
(C) Mayor Morton swore in Marie Dahmer to the Animal Control Appeal Board; Scott
Braugh as Special Counsel; Shean Dalton to the Building and Standards Commission; and
Fred Wehrli to the Conduct Review Board and Disciplinary Appeals Advisory Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: September 26, 1995
September 30, 1995
B. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of October 21
through October 29, 1995 as RED RIBBON WEEK, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of the renewal of the contract with Connecticut
General Life Insurance Company (CIGNA) for medical and dental
insurance benefits.
D. Consider approval of a variance from Section 10-8-3-0)) of the Sign
Ordinance to allow an off-premise subdivision development sign at the
request of Mr. Jeff Avery of Avery-Edwards Custom Homes on the
Northeast corner of the intersection of E. Bethel School Road and S.
Denton Tap Road.
E. Consider approval of granting a variance from Section 10-84 of the
Sign Ordinance requiring the issuance of a building permit prior to
approval of a temporary construction sign. This variance is being
requested by Mr. Newell Boughton to advertise the coming of a new
Kroger store at the Northwest corner of the intersection of Sandy Lake
Road at MacArthur Boulevard.
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F. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Subdivision
Ordinance No. 94643 by amending Section 3, Definitions to change the
definition of a parking space and by amending Exhibit A, Appendix C,
Design Criteria and Standards to change the minimum size of parking
spaces and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of an Ordinance with special conditions for S-1093
(Taco Bell), to change the zoning from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.
(Commercial, Special Use Permi0 for property located on the west side
of Denton Tap Road, approximately 574 feet north of Sandy Lake
Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consider approval of Freeport Parkway Right-of-Way, Final Plat, to
allow a 630.32 ft. extension of Freeport Parkway northwest of State
Highway 121, within the limits of the proposed D/FW Trade Center.
Items 9 A and D were pulled for further consideration.
Item 9 B --
Mayor Morton read a Proclamation naming the week of October 23, 1995 as Red Ribbon Week.
Captain Gary Nix stated there would be red ribbons for City Staff and the school would be
participating with red ribbons for the students. October 25 is to be "Wear Red Day" and a mock
accident will be staged that day at the school.
Items 9 B, C, E, F, G, and H --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 9 B, C, E, F carrying
Ordinance No. 95722, G carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-107 and H. Councilmember Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carded 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
At this time, Mayor Morton read a Proclamation into the record proclaiming October 8-14, 1995
as Fire Prevention Week. Clay Phillips, Fire Chief, invited Mayor and Council to visit one of
the fire stations during the week. Schools will be taking tours of the Fire Stations and everyone
is welcome to visit.
Item 9 A --
Councilmember Sheehan corrected Item 15 on page 6 of the September 26, 1995 City Council
minutes to read National Association of Industrial and Office Producers instead of Economic
Development Partnership meeting. Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve Item 9 A as
corrected. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor
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Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor
of the motion
Item 9 D --
Councilmember Tunnell voiced her objection to the off-premise billboard sign. Greg Jones,
Chief Building Official, stated that the sign would come down upon 75 % completion of the
subdivision. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Item 9 D. Councilmember Sturges
seconded the motion; the motion carded 4-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. ZC-584(CH), zoning
change from O (Office) and R (Retail) to C (Commercial), on approximately
16 acres located at the northwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur
Boulevard; east of the TP&L transmission line.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Heating and asked for those persons wishing to speak
regarding this proposal. Pat Keenan, 412 Wellington advised that he was generally in favor of
this zoning change; and Debra Dezendorf, 468 Shadowcrest expressed concern over the changing
of zoning on the properties within the city. Mayor Morton noted that most every use under the
new zoning would require a Special Use Permit and the applicant would have to go through
hearings. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No.
ZC-584(CH), zoning change from O (Office) and R (Retail) to C (Commercial), on
approximately 16 acres located at the northwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur
Boulevard; east of the TP&L transmission line. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion;
the motion carded 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Sturges, Watson,
Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
11. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a street name change from
Coppell Road to Sandy Lake Road for that portion of Coppell Road between
the existing Sandy Lake Road and the existing Thweatt Road and for
consideration of a street name change from Thweatt Road to Sandy Lake
Road in its entirety.
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
regarding this proposal. Debra Dezendorf, 468 Shadowcrest, voiced her concern over changing
a piece of Coppell history. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve a street name change from Coppell Road to Sandy Lake Road for that portion of
Coppell Road between the existing Sandy Lake Road and the existing Thweatt Road and approve .....
a street name change from Thweatt Road to Sandy Lake Road in its entirety. Councilmember
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Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carded 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
.... Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
12. Consider approval of Compass Bank Addition, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
operation of a 4,021 sq. ft. bank with 6 drive-through lanes, located at the
southeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Parkway Blvd.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Tim Lucy with KPS Group, architects representing Compass Bank, addressed the Council
concerning the proposed landscaping on the property. Councilmember Sturges moved to
approve Compass Bank Addition, Preliminary Plat, to allow the operation of a 4,021 sq. ft. bank
with 6 drive-through lanes, located at the southeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Parkway
Blvd., subject to the following conditions: 1) the signage shall meet City ordinance and needs
to be reviewed by City staff; 2) the monument sign shall be less than 43 square feet; 3) the
metal canopy for the drive-through area shall be masonry; 4) noise and glare requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance shall be met; and 5) regarding the landscape plans, 40% of the trees along
Denton Tap Road and Parkway Boulevard shall be cedar elms and plant as many live oaks as
possible. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor
of the motion.
13. Consider approval of Copper Stone, Final Plat, to allow the development of
a 129-1ot residential subdivision, located west of the intersection of Parkway
Boulevard and Cowboy Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Jim Brisco, representing the Applicant, addressed the Council regarding the gated community
issue. Clay Phillips, Fire Chief, advised Council regarding the gated areas and emergency
vehicles. Cynthia Koehn who lives on Lot 20 of the Centex subdivision abutting the Copper
Stone, was allowed to speak to Council regarding the plat. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro
Tern Robertson moved to approve Copper Stone, Final Plat, to allow the development of a 129-
lot residential subdivision, located west of the intersection of Parkway Boulevard and Cowboy
Drive with the following conditions: 1) all streets will be public; 2) any cul-de-sac over 600'
needs to be designed for easy access by emergency vehicles. This must have the approval of
the Engineering Department and the Fire Department; 3) provision of sight visibility triangles
at all street intersections; 4) provision of a 20'-wide utility easement for the proposed water line
connection to Parkway Boulevard from the west cul-de-sac of Amherst Way (as currently
named); 5) provision of a detail of the proposed median on Amherst Way and a note that it is
to be maintained by the Homeowners Association; 6) clarification as to maintenance of any
proposed retaining wall along the rear of the lots on the north edge of the subdivision; 7)
provide a 90° intersection of Copperstone Trail with Parkway Boulevard; 8) provide a note
referencing the lots to be dedicated to the City; 9) provide permanent erosion protection for
Amherst Lane between Lot 7 Block D and LOt 23 Block E and evaluate the need for erosion
protection adjacent to Lots 10-23 Block E and Lot 7 Block D; 10) relocate the sanitary sewer
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off of Lots 12-16 Block A or provide a rear building line which reserves sufficient space for the
construction of swimming pools between the rear building line and the sanitary sewer easement; ....
11) the name "Turkey Knob" be incorporated into the subdivision as the name of a park with
a monument sign recognizing it as to its historical significance; 12) the street name of "Amherst"
be renamed "Martel"; 13) the Homeowners Association documents be defined prior to the Final
Plat being forwarded to City Council for approval; 14) that a Hike and Bike Trail be noted on
the plat on Lot 46; and 15) that Lot 46 be dedicated to the City for park land. Councilmember
Sturges sex:onded the motion; the motion carded 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
14. (A) Consider acceptance of resignation of Roger H. Beless from the Parks
and Recreation Board.
(B) Consider appointment of a new member to the Parks and Recreation
Board to fill the vacancy of Roger H. Beless.
A. Councilmember Watson moved to accept the resignation of Roger Beless from the Parks
and Recreation Board. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried
5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and
Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
B. Councilmember Watson moved to appoint Cheryl Colmery to serve on the Parks and
Recreation Board in the position vacated by Roger Beless. Councilmember Sheehan
seconded the motion; the motion carded 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider approval of a Resolution nominating Dr. Ralph Harris Poteet as a
candidate to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central
Appraisal District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item 15 was pulled in order to review the nominations.
16. Review and consideration of an Arbitrage Report Agreement with Alan
Johnson, C.P.A.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Watson indicated
he has discussed this issue with First Southwest and they stated that Alan Johnson was quite
competent to perform the calculations and could do so at a much lower cost to the City. Jim
Ragsdill, Purchasing Agent, addressed the issue of bidding this agreement. Councilmember
Watson moved to approve an Arbitrage Report Agreement with Alan Johnson, C.P.A.
Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carded 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the
motion.
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17. Review and consideration of Joint Use Agreement with Coppell YMCA for
Town Center property.
Item 17 was pulled to be brought back at a later meeting.
18. Consider approval of cancelling the November 28 and December 26, 1995 City
Council Meetings.
Councilmember Tunnell moved to retain the November 28 meeting and cancel the December 26
meeting. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
19. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
20. City Manager's Report.
__ A. City Manager Jim Witt requested that Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community
Services, give a brief overview of the future of the Master Plan and what is coming up
in the way of public meetings, etc. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community
Services, made a presentation stating that two more public meetings were slated, one
being before Thanksgiving and the other in December, with a final report being
submitted to Council the early part of 1996.
B. City Manager Jim Witt, on behalf of himself and his family, thanked Mr. Keenan for his
support and the support of the community and fellow employees.
21. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton inquired as to the renovations of Town Center and the status of the men's
restrooms. City Manager Jim Witt advised that the work should be completed shortly.
B. Mayor Morton announced that the Home Rule Charter Amendment Election would be
held on November 7, 1995 and reviewed the early voting dates and times. Mayor
Morton announced that a mailing would be mailed to all the voters in Coppell.
C. Mayor Morton discussed the Park Fee and would like to have it looked at and brought
back to Council.
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D. Mayor Morton discussed the editorial in the Metrocrest News last week regarding the
"bulging tax rate" in the City of Coppell. Mayor Morton circulated a letter he would
like to forward to Roger Cramer, Editor of the Metrocrest News.
E. Councilmember Sheehan inquired as to whether a Mayor's Quarterly Breakfast had been
planned for the new Board chairs. Mayor Morton stated a breakfast would be planned
as soon as all the Boards have elected officers.
22. Liaison Reports.
Economic Development Partnership Committe -- Councilmember Sheehan reminded everyone
of the reception that the Partnership would be hosting on Tuesday, October 17, 1995 at Town
Center. Councilmember Sheehan also stated that the Partnership held a meeting and is working
on a direct marketing campaign and there was a briefing on the City of Coppell's nomination
for the Texas Economic Development Council for outstanding community economic development
award.
Councilmember Sheehan also advised Council of a project regarding domestic violence she is
working on with a Councilmember from Carrollton and Carol Dingman of the Metrocrest
Advisory Committee.
Metrocrest Red Ribbon Campaign Committee -- Mayor Pro Tem Robertson reminded everyone _
that Red Ribbon Week would be the week of October 23rd and reminded everyone to wear their
ribbons.
Office on Senior Adult Services -- Mayor Pro Tern Robertson announced that the Seniors had
held their golf tournament and they fell a little short of their goal of $45,000.00. Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson stated he had discussed with the City Secretary the Holiday Basket that the
Seniors are sponsoring to collect items for seniors in need.
Councilmember Tunnell advised that along the lines of Councilmember Sheehan's project on
domestic violence, a tape is being provided to all the schools regarding dating violence and
teenagers.
D/FW Airport Expansion - Noise Task Force Delegation -- Councilmember Tunnell stated that
she and Councilmember Sturges were supposed to have a tour at the airport and it was cancelled
due to the heavy security. Councilmember Tunnell inquired as to the time frame for another
noise monitoring system.
Park Board -- Councilmember Watson advised that on November 11, 1995 there would be a tour
of the Parks at 9:00 a.m. with the Park Board for anyone who would like to attend. A lengthy
discussion was held at the last Park Board meeting regarding the 1/2-cent sales tax and an
agenda item should be coming to Council at the next Council meeting.
Dalhoma Trail Advisory Committee -- Councilmember Watson stated that members of the
North Texas Council of Governments may be contacting City Staff to schedule meetings to bring
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staff up to date of where the corridor alignment will be. Councilmember Watson reported that
the Metrocrest Area Fund of the Community Foundation of Texas, represented by Carol
Dingman, attended the last meeting of the Dalhoma Trail Advisory Committee and the
Metrocrest Area Fund may be facilitating the Cities of Coppell, Carrollton, Addison and
Farmers Branch.
YMCA Liaison Committee -- Councilmember Sturges advised that the Diamond and Denim Ball
had an extremely good attendance and thanked all sponsors, businesses and attendees. Also,
high school students are invited to Youth in Government on October 11, 1995 from 5:30 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. at the YMCA.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST: Tom Morton, Mayor
Linda Grau, City Secretary
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