CM 1995-12-12 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 1995
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
December 12, 1995 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
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tern ~ was absent from the meeting. Also present were City Manager Jim
Witt, 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 $$1.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. CED, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
B. Section ~$1.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Public Works and Park site.
2. Land Disposition - Park Land
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:18 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
At this time, City Attorney Peter G. Smith had to leave the meeting and David Berman from
the City Attorney's office arrived.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discuss conceptual plans for:
1. Sandy Lake Road from MacArthur Blvd. to east city limits
2. North Denton Tap Road from Cottonwood Creek to north city
limits
3. Belt Line Road from MacArthur Blvd. to Denton Tap.
B. Discussion of Agenda ltems
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
S. Invocation.
Gary Sims, Director of Leisure Services, led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Recognition of recipients of the seventh annmai Christmas Spirit Awards for
individual homeowners and neighborhoods.
Mayor Morton announced the Chrismms Spirit Awards as follows:
Homeowner's Association
1st Place Steve & Callie Whaley, 948 Pintail Court
2nd Place Bill Mask, 607 Cribbs
3rd Place Russ & Joyce McKinney, 552 Briarglen
Neighborhood Associstion
1st Place Big Cedar Homeowner's Association, Patrick Stoudt
2nd Place Rolling Hills Neighborhood, John Robinson
3rd Place Bay Circle, Kathy & Carl Railing
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8. Presentation of award from Dallas County for the City of Coppeli's
participation in the Household Hazardous Waste program for 1994-1995.
Sandy Cook, Program Manager for the Household Hazardous Waste Network, made a
presentation regarding the City's participation in the program. Statistics show the average home
produces approximately 15 pounds of hazardous waste per year; however in their collections,
Ms. Cook stated, they have been averaging 92.7 pounds of hazardous waste per household. Ms.
Cook announced she wished to present the City with a plaque in appreciation of the City's
participation, but that the plaque was at the engravers. A certificate was presented to the
Mayor. A certificate was also presented to Peril Kitties, Environmental Health Officer, for her
participation and assistance in the program.
9. A. Consider appointment of an additional alternate Munidpal Court Judge
and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement for
services to be rendered and compensation.
B. Swearing in of two Alternate Judges for Munidpal Court.
A. City Manager Tim Witt made a presentation and stated that Staff recommended the
appointment of Terry Landwehr as alternate Municipal Court Judge to share the position
with Klm Nesbitt who was appointed at the last meeting. Councilmember Mayo moved
-- to appoint Terry Landwehr as alternate Municipal Court Judge. Councilmember Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembem Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
B. Mayor Morton swore Kim Nesbitt and Terry Landwehr into office as alternate Municipal
A short break was taken while the Oaths were being signed.
10. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Peter Rasmussen, 800 Lalmview Drive, announced the completion of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints on MacArthur Boulevard and invited Council to attend their
open house on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
B. Greg Gemoules, 709 Villawood Lane, addressed the Council concerning reducing the
speed limit from 45 to 40 mph on Denton Tap Road. Dr. Gemoules was not in favor
of lowering the speed limit.
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At this time Mayor Morton stated they would cover the conceptual plans which were not covered
during Work Session.
1. Sandy Lake Road from MacArthur Blvd. to east city limits -- Ken Griffin,
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer made a presentation to the Council. Mr.
Griffin stated the county was building the inside four lanes which would leave
approximately 19 feet for sidewalks, etc. and the roadway will be elevated out of
the floodway. The bridge will be designed for six lanes, but only use four for
traffic giving room for a hike and bike trail. Traffic lights may be warranted in
the future at Riverchase Drive. Councilmember Tunnell inquired regarding the
exits at the Stop 'n Go. Councilmember Watson asked for clarifications
regarding the 19 feet. Councilmembers inquired regarding various aspects of the
project.
2. North Denton Tap from Cottonwood Creek to north city limits - Ken Griffin,
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer made a presentation to the Council. The
waterline will go out for bid shortly after the first of the year. Six lanes are
proposed for Denton Tap Road. The 121 Bypass should begin construction
sometime next year. Lewisville will construct half of Denton Tap up to Highland
Drive and the other half will be constructed by Coppell. The project will need
additional funding as no funding is in place at the present time. The bridge
design for Denton Creek was presented to the Council. Questions of Council
were addressed.
3. Beltline Road from MacArthur to Denton Tap - Ken Griffin, Assistant City
Manager/City Engineer made a presentation to the Council. This project will be
constructed with county funds. There will be no sidewalks and the street will be
three miles long. Councilmember Alexander inquired as to the grading at Moore
and Beltline and asked about the railroad tracks. Mr. Griffin has approached TU
regarding the rebuilding of the tracks and building a rubberized crossing. TU
will not remove the tracks. Councilmember Sturges inquired regarding the
landscaping on the median. The City would have to irrigate or landscape the
medians. Councilmember Tunnell asked Mr. Griffin for estimated times and
dates for construction. The Sandy Lake Road project can go in 1996 because
funding is in place; the Denton Tap Road project can begin late 1996 or early
1997 if the funding is completed; and the Beltline Road project was funded in
conjunction with the Sandy Lake Road project and Sandy Lake Road must be
done first.
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CONSENT AGENDA
11. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: November 28, 199S
B. Consider approval of the conceptual plan for Sandy Lake Road from
MacArthur Blvd. to east city limits (ST 93-01).
C. Consider approval of the conceptual plan for North Denton Tap Road
from Cottonwood Creek to north city limils (ST 94-01).
D. Consider approval of the conceptual plan for Belt Line Road from
MacArthur Blvd. to Denton Tap (ST 93-04).
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance mending Section 8-1-3 of the Code
of Ordinances for the City of Coppell establishing 40 miles per hour as
the maximin prima facie speed limit on Denton Tap Road from north
city limits to Southwestern/Belt Line Road; south Belt Line Road from
Belt Line Road/Southwestern to south city limits (south right-of-way
line of IH 635); and 30 miles per hour as the maximum prima facie
speed limit on Moore Road from Belt Line Road north to Sandy Lake
Road and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
declaring amendments to the Home Rule Charter voted on by the voters
of the City of Coppell, Texas, at an election held on November 7, 1995,
to be adopted and approved as amendments to the Home Rule Charter,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval to award Bid Q-1095-02 for Cleaning and Related
Services to Cardinal Cleaning Services in the mount of $32,400.00 for
municipal buildings with services commencing February 1, 1996.
H. Consider approval of an Ordinance mending Article 15-4 to adopt the
Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition and to provide regulations
regarding backflow prevention devices; and a Resolution establishing
registration fees for backflow prevention devices, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
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I. Consider approval of a Resolution mending the guidelines for tax
abatement and providing a waiver clause to such procedures, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
J. Consideration and consent to assignment of Primera Tax Abatement
Agreement to Prudential in the event of foreclosure by Prudential.
Item A --
Councilmember Tunnell wanted to add to the minutes under Item 13 that Denton Tap Road was
Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J -
Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 11 A as amended, B, C, D, E
carrying Ordinance No. 95731, F carrying Ordinance No. 95732, G, H carrying Ordinance No.
95733 and Resolution No. 121295.1, I carrying Resolution No. 121295.2 and J.
Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilm~
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEAR~G:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1099R, Burger King Resm~ zoning
change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use
Permit), to allow the operation of a drive-through restaurant, located on the
south side of Beltline Road; approximately 202' east of MacArthur Boulevard.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and announced that this item had been pulled by the
Applicant. Councilmember Sturges moved to continue the Public Hearing on Case No. S-1099,
Burger King Restaurant to January 9, 1996. Councilmember TunneH seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and
Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-131R, The Estates of Cambridge Manor,
zoning change from PD-SF-12 (Planned Development, Single Family-12) to
PD-SF-12 (Planned Development, Single Family-12), to amend the conditions
of the Planned Development as they apply to certain corner lots to permit
enclosure of side yards with fences no closer than 5' to a street right-of-way,
located along the north side of DeForest Road; approximately 1,600' east of
MacArthur Boulevard.
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Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and announced that this item had been pulled and
continuance requested. Councilmember Mayo moved to continue the Public Hearing in Case
No. PD-131R, The Estates of Cambridge Manor until January 9, 1996. Councilmember
Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councflmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of mending Section 35 of the City of Coppell Zoning
Ordinance with regard to accessory building regulations.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak
regarding this proposal. There were none. Councilmember Sheehan moved to close the Public
Heating and approve amending Section 35 of the City of Coppell Zoning Ordinance with regard
to accessory building regulations. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider approval of Magnolia Park. Preliminary Plat. to allow the
development of a 117 -lot residential subdivision, located on the west side of
~ Denton Tap Road, between Denton Creek and the future SH121 Bypass.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to the Council
and reviewed the six conditions. After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Mayo moved to
approve Magnolia Park, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 117-lot residential
subdivision, located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, between Denton Creek and the future
SH 121 Bypass subject to the following conditions: 1) provide a restriction or clarification
regarding the fencing of the rear line of Lot 7, Block B; 2) provide building lines with 15'
setbacks on standard comer lots, however, where staff deems lots to be key lots, double-front
setbacks will be required; 3) an alley along the north side of Lot 47, Block E, needs to be
provided; 4) a park plan needs to be provided with the Final Plat; 5) work with staff regarding
the access to the property to the west regarding time line and use; and 6) observe the following
Engineering comments: a) consideration of additional access from the alley to the street between
Lots 19 & 41, Block E; b) provision of a metes and bounds description of all common areas on
the final plat; c) as per the 5ubdlvision Ordinance, thc minimum street right-of-way for a
residential street is 50 feet. Therefore, a variance should be requested to the Subdivision
Ordinance on the face of the plat; d) the location of the entrance roadway into the development
is shown to be in the floodplain. This needs to be addressed through either a flood study to
remove it from the floodplain or by filling the roadway area and removing an equal amount of
fill from the site. Any improvements placed in the floodplain of the proposed park land will
require a flood study. Contact the Engineering Department concerning this issue and about the
configuration; e) there is a concern regarding the ingress and egress to this development which
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may require some or all of the following items: acceleration lane; deceleration lane; widening
of Denton Tap Road to provide a left turn lane into the development; and a traffic signal. The
acceleration and deceleration lane will require the dedication of an additional twelve (12) feet
of right-of-way along Denton Tap Road; f) the installation of the sewer system needs to be
coordinated with Centex, formerly Vista Properties, in regards to the location of the sewer line
proposed to go through this development; g) the proposed water and sewer lines extended to the
west property line between lots 7 & 8, Block E should be sized to adequately handle the off-site
area and have a minimum of 9 feet separation; and h) please contact the Engineering Department
regarding the radius proposed for the sanitary sewer lines. Councilmember Sheehan seconded
the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell,
Mayo, and Sbeehan voting in favor of the motion.
16. PUBLIC HEAR/NG:
Consider approval of designating the MEPC Quorum Properties II area as a
Reinvestment Zone pursuant to Section M2.201 of the Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by MEPC Quorum
Properties II, described as Tract 5, (7.$34 acres) of Freeport North.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak
regarding _this proposal. There were none. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community
Service, made a presentation to the Council. City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the
Council. After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Mayo moved to close the Public Hearing
and approve designating the MEPC Quorum Properties II area as a Reinvestment Zone #8 pursuant
to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and approve
Ordinance No. 95734 designating MEPC Quorum Properties II area as Reinvestment Zone #8;
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, said area
being the property owned by MF~PC Quorum Properties II, described as Tract 5, (7.534 acres)
of Freeport North, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmembex Sheehan seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and
Sbeehan voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion.
17. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating MEPC Quorum Properties II
area as Reinvestment Zone #8; pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, said area being the property owned
by MEPC Quorum Properties H, described as Tract 5, (7.534 acres) of
Freeport North, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 16. See Item 16 for minutes.
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18. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of Coppell and MEPC Quorum Properties H, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Watson requested that a new paragraph be added after paragraph 18 to state:
Outside storage on the premises shall be in accordance with an 'Outside Storage Plan" approved
by the City. Councilmember Watson moved to approve Resolution No. 121295.3 approving a
Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and MEPC Quorum Properties H with
the addition of a new paragraph 19 regarding the outside storage, with the remainding
paragraphs of the resolution being renumbered accordingly, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion.
19. Consider approval of a Resolution for the purpose of voting (in a run-off
election) for a member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central
Appraisal District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve Resolution No. 121295.4 electing Thoma~ B.
Landmm to serve on the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Councilmembers Mexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section $$1.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Land Disposition - Park Land
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 9:22 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 9:57 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
~10. Necessary action resulting from Executive ,qession.
Councilmember Mayo moved to authorize City Staff to negotiate with the FAA for the purchase
of a beacon site in Coppell. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion.
21. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt advised that he had received a call from Dr. Frank Stitch who
was constructing a new facility on Denton Tap Road and Dr. Stitch was requesting a
variance from the 18-inch requirement on a seamless metal roof. Consensus of Council
was to have this item come before Council as an item on the January 9, 1996 agenda.
22. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton thanked the elves, Libby Ball, Linda Foreman, Linda Gran and the City
Secretary Department for the Christmas Parade.
B. Mayor Morton also discussed the Make A Child Smile program. City Secretary Linda
Grau thanked Councilmember Sheehan and her Women's Club and Bunko group for their
many donations to the program. Mayor Morton also discussed the possibility of using
confiscated bicycles as gifts.
C. Councilmember Sturges discussed the Dallas Morning News article regarding public
housing.
23. Liaison Reports.
1/2 Cent Sales Tax - Councilmember Watson advised that serial meetings had been held. The
next meeting will be held January 4, 1996 and a public heating will be held on January 17,
1996.
Councilmember Tunnell discussed the proposed Sign Ordinance. Planning & Zoning will look
at the ordinance on December 21 and then it will go to Council.
Councilmember Tunnell attended a meeting on the Domestic Abuse Task Force and a grant is
due January 5.
City/Coppell ISD Liaison - Councilmember Sheehan announced that she and Councilmember
Sturges had attended the school board meeting where several Riverchase homeowners spoke and
presented a petition to the school district to begin procedures to make Riverchase part of the
Coppell Independent School District. There were signatures of 90% of the registered voters in
Riverchase.
City Manager Jim Witt advised there would be a public meeting on the comprehensive plan on
December 20, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, CitySecretary
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