CM 1996-04-09 MINUTES OF APRIl. 9, 1996
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, April 9,
1996 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
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember (late arrival)
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Also present were Assistant City Manager Ken Griffin, City Secretary Linda Grau and City
Attorney Peter G. Smith. City Manager Jim Witt arrived during Work Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call toorder.
Mayor Morton called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive Session.
Councilmember Tunnell arrived prior to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Park acquisition - West Sandy Lake Road.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:14 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session .at 6:27 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Review of Vistas of Coppell Development proposal.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Mayo led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
There were no citizens wishing to speak under this item.
7. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a proclamation congratulating the Texas Adopt-A-
Beach Program on its 10th .Anniversary, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
B. Consider approval of proclamation naming Friday, April 26, 1996
Arbor Day in Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A. Mayor Morton advised that this was a proclamation showing support for clean beaches
in Texas. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to approve a proclamation congratulating
the Texas Adopt-A-Beach Program on its 10th Anniversary, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo,
and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
B. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve a proclamation naming Friday, April 26,
1996 Arbor Day in Coppell and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell
'-- seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in
favor of the motion. Councilmember Watson stated that there would be a tree
celebration at 1:30 p.m. at the W. T. Cozby Public Library on Monday, April 22, 1996.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: March 26, 1996
B. Consider accepting the resignation of Dianna King, member of the
Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee, effective immediately.
C. Consider approval of renewing bid Q-0195-03 for temporary staff
services to Skillstaff (Secretary, Executive Secretary, Accounting Clerk,
Sr. Accounting Clerk) and Manpower (Receptionist, Library Aide,
General Clerk I and H, Data Entry Clerk, Sr. Data Entry Clerk, Light
Industrial, Maintenance Worker, Meter Reader)for an additional year.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-151, Sunbelt Self Storage,
Inc., zoning change from C (Commercial) to PD-Mini-Warehouse
(Planned Development, Mini-Warehouse), to allow the operation of a
mini-warehouse with on-premiss residential use by management
personnel on property located on the west side of MacArthur
Boulevard, adjacent to the TP&L transmission line, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning Riverchase Drive west
of MacArthur Blvd. and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval for expenditure of funds, to be reimbursed through
the receipt of grant proceeds, in the amount of $10,530. These funds
will promote recycling in apartment complexes.
G. Consider approval of a resolution to recommend city trails programs
for federal funding assistance through the Statewide Transportation
Enhancement Program, and to authorize the submission of
enhancement program nomination forms to the North Central Texas
Council of Governments for consideration, and authorizing the
execution of documents relative to the submission and later acceptance
of such grants.
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between the City of Coppell and Quill Corporation, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign.
Items D and F were pulled for later consideration.
Items A, B, C, E, G and H --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, E carrying
Ordinance No. 96756, G carrying Resolution No. 040996.1 and H. Councilmember Mayo
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
Item D --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to table Consent Agenda Item D until the April 23, 1996 City
Council meeting. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo,
and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
Item F --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Item F and authorize the City
Manager to sign. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo,
and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of designation of the Primera Coppell Properties H, Ltd,
Tax Abatement area as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be
considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by
Primera Coppell Properties H, Ltd., described as Lot 1, Block 6, (13.8935
acres) of Park West Commerce Center.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak
regarding this proposal. There were none. Mayor Pro Tern Robertson moved to close the
Public Hearing and approve Items 9, 10 carrying Ordinance No. 96757 and 11 carrying
Resolution No. 040996.2. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carded
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
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10. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the Primera Coppell _
Properties H, Ltd. Tax Abatement area as Reinvestment Zone No. 9; pursuant
to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act,
said area being the property owned by Primera Coppell Properties H, Ltd.,
described as Lot 1, Block 6, (13.8935 acres) of Park West Commerce Center
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 9. See Item 9 for minutes.
11. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement
between the City of Coppell and Primera Coppell Properties H, Ltd., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 9. See Item 9 for minutes.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Gateway Business Park, Replat of Block 1 (Fritz
Companies, Inc.), to create two new lots that will allow the development of a
307,872 square foot office warehouse distribution facility and a 169,444 square
foot office warehouse building, located at the southwest corner of Freeport
Parkway and Gateway Boulevard.
Pert Virtanen, Assistant Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Jim Riley, representing the Applicant, stated they were aware of and agreed to the
conditions. Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to
speak regarding this proposal. There were none. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to close
the Public Hearing and approve Gateway Business Park, Replat of Block 1 (Fritz Companies,
Inc.), to create two new lots that will allow the development of a 307,872 square foot office
warehouse distribution facility and a 169,444 square foot office warehouse building, located at
the southwest comer of Freeport Parkway and Gateway Boulevard with the conditions as stated
on the Agenda Request Narrative. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Gateway Business Park, Replat of Block 2 (Haverty's),
to create Lots 1R, 2R and 3 that will allow the development of a 220,675
square foot regional distribution facility and a 50,000 square foot outlet
center, located at the northwest corner of Freeport Parkway and Gateway _
Boulevard.
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Pert Virtanen, Assistant 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. There were none. Councilmember Tunnell inquired as to the
signage and was informed that the signage meets the requirement of the sign ordinance. Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson moved to close the Public Heating and approve Gateway Business Park,
Replat of Block 2 (Haverty's), to create Lots 1R, 2R and 3 that will allow the development of
a 220,675 square foot regional distribution facility and a 50,000 square foot outlet center,
located at the northwest corner of Freeport Parkway and Gateway Boulevard with the conditions
as stated on the Agenda Request Narrative. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Freeport North, Replat of Lot 3C and a portion of Lot
511 (Quill Corporation), to create a single lot that will allow the development
of a 147,000 square foot office/warehouse facility, located on the east side of
Royal Lane, approximately 55' north of the intersection of Gateview
Boulevard and Royal Lane.
Pert Virtanen, Assistant Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mike Mayse, representing the Applicant, addressed a question from
Councilmember Tunnell regarding drainage and also stated that the special adjustment had been
approved. Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, advised the Council concerning
the drainage issue. Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
wishing to speak regarding this proposal. There were none. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved
to close the Public Hearing and approve Freeport North, Replat of Lot 3C and a portion of Lot
5R (Quill Corporation), to create a single lot that will allow the development of a 147,000
square foot office/warehouse facility, located on the east side of Royal Lane, approximately 55'
north of the intersection of Gateview Boulevard and Royal lane with the conditions as stated on
the Agenda Request Narrative. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1108, PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications Antenna and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change from A
(Agriculture) to A-S.U.P. (Agriculture, Special Use Permit) to allow a wireless
communications antenna be mounted to an existing T.U. Electric tower with
an accessory cabinet at the base of the tower, located approximately 1,000'
southwest of the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and the T.U.
transmission line easement; north of Beltline Road.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak
regarding this proposal. There were none. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to close the
Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1108, PCS PrimeCo Wireless Communications Antenna
and Accessory Cabinet, zoning change from A (Agriculture) to A-S.U.P. (Agriculture, Special
Use Permit) to allow a wireless communications antenna be mounted to an existing T.IJ. Electric
tower with an accessory cabinet at the base of the tower, located approximately 1,000' southwest
of the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and the T.U. transmission line easement; north of
Beltline Road with the conditions as stated on the Agenda Request Narrative. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion. Councilmember Mayo inquired as to the primary use of this property. Mayor
Morton stated it would be used as a cellular site. Councilmember Tunnell inquired as to height.
Pert Virtanen, Assistant Director of Planning and Community Services, addressed the height
question. City Manager Jim Witt read to those present the summary of the FCC Standards
concerning wireless communications.
16. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1104, Dee's Deck & Fence, Inc., zoning
change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit)
to allow the operation of a business within a residential structure on
commercial property and for the open storage area, located on the east side
of Coppell Road, north of the intersection of Coppell and Bethel Roads.
Mayor Morton and Mayor Pro Tem Robertson removed themselves from discussion and voting
on this item having filed a Conflict of Interest with the City Secretary. Councilmember Mayo
presided over this item. Councilmember Mayo opened the Public Hearing and asked for those
persons wishing to speak regarding this proposal. Michael Coker, representing the Applicant,
addressed the Council and presented slides. After lengthy discussion, and two motions lacking
seconds, Councilmember Sheehan moved to close the Public Hearing and approve with the five
conditions listed on the Agenda Request Narrative, provided that condition No. 2 be amended
to provide that the Applicant shall have 180 days in which to remove the asphalt in the front
yard and the right-of-way, except for the roadway pavement, unless the City adopts a zoning
regulation requiring a different standard. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-1 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion, Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion and Mayor
Pro Tem Robertson having fried a Conflict of Interest. Following this item, Mayor Morton and
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson returned to their respective positions on the Council.
At this time a short recess was held.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-149, Vistas of Coppell, zoning change from
HC (Highway Commercial) and MF-2 (Multi Family-2) to PD-SF-7 (Planned
Development, Single Family-7) and PD-MF-2 (Planned Development, Multi
Family-2), to allow the development of single-family and multi-family
residential uses on 78.786 acres of land, located on the east side of Denton Tap
Road, north of Denton Creek.
Derek Earle, representing Centex Real Estate Corporation, inquired as to the waiving of the 30-
day requirements on the plats and continue them to the next meeting. City Attorney Peter G.
Smith advised that the plats must either be withdrawn or denied. Mayor Morton opened the
Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak regarding this proposal. Charles
Emery, representing the Vista Properties, Inc., addressed the Council regarding his concerns on
the time issue. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to hold the Public Hearing open until the City
Council meeting of May 14, 1996 for consideration of this item. Councilmember Watson
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of
the motion.
18. Consider approval of Vistas of CoppeH, Phase I, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of a l13-1ot residential subdivision located along the south side
of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of Denton Tap Road and
north of Denton Creek.
Councilmember Tunnell moved to deny approval of Item 18 being Vistas of Coppell, Phase I,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 113-lot residential subdivision located along the
south side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of Denton Tap Road and north
of Denton Creek and Item 19 being Vistas of Coppell, Phase II, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of a 139-1ot residential subdivision located along the south side of Spur 553 (also
known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of Denton Tap Road and north of Denton Creek. Mayor Pro
Tem Robertson seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
19. Consider approval of Vistas of Coppell, Phase H, Preliminary Plat, to allow
the development of a 139-1ot residential subdivision located along the south
side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of Denton Tap Road
and north of Denton Creek.
This item was considered and denied under Item 18. See Item 18 for minutes.
20. Consider approval of calling a Special City Council meeting to canvass the
returns of the May 4, 1996 Municipal Election and One-Half of One Cent
Sales Tax Election.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to call a Special City Council meeting for May 9, 1996 for
the purpose of canvassing the returns of the May 4, 1996 Municipal Election and One-Half of
One Cent Sales Tax Election. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carded
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
21. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action taken under this item.
22. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt proposed that a workshop be held on April 30, 1996 regarding
the Master Plan.
B. City Manager Jim Witt discussed the attempted abduction at Wellington Place and a
situation where a Coppell resident was involved in a situation in Dallas. The police have
advised that there is no link between the two incidents.
23. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton announced that the poor quality of signal on the current meeting was not
being generated at the City of Coppell and is in the Paragon system.
B. Mayor Morton advised of a meeting of the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition held on
the previous Friday where discussion was held regarding with the sunsetting of the Texas
Department of Transportation and the Texas Turnpike Authority. There is movement to
absorb the Texas Turnpike Authority into the larger state agency. It has been suggested
that the Texas Turnpike Authority be taken into the Texas Department of Transportation
and to create a regional transportation authority which will be the North Texas Turnpike
Authority. Consensus of Council for Mayor Morton to write a letter to Lee Jackson in
support of the North Texas Turnpike Authority.
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24. Liaison Reports.
Economic Development Partnership -- Councilmember Sturges advised that the partnership met
on April 3 and that Jim Dippold, Dixon Rich, City Manager Jim Witt and several other members
will participate in a strategic group planning session to determine the vision for the partnership
for the coming year.
Councilmember Watson commented on a memo written several weeks ago by Chad Beach, Tax
Assessor, regarding the sales tax and businesses in the city who ship to surrounding Dart cities.
Councilmember Tunnell reported on Pigfest and announced there would be hog calling contest
and the Community Theater would sponsor a kiss a pig contest. Councilmember Tunnell also
stated that volunteers were needed to work at the festival to take tickets, chase pigs, direct
traffic, etc.
Councilmember Sheehan gave an update on the condition of her son and thanked everyone for
their support.
City Secretary Linda Grau reminded everyone that early voting would be set up at Pigfest from
8:00 am to 5:00 pm on April 28, 1996 and also early voting at Albertsons from 8:00 am to 5:00
pm on April 20, 1996 in addition to the early voting hours at City Hall.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, City Secretary
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