CM 1996-08-13 MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 1996
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, August 13,
1996 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
CoppeR, Texas. The following members were present:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Lanny Mayo, Mayor Pro Tem
Norm Alexander, Councilmember (late arrival)
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember
Ron Robertson, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Councilmember Tunnell 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 the Budget Workshop.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
2. Review the proposed 1996-97 fiscal year budget.
Councilmember Alexander arrived during the Budget Workshop. Jennifer Armstrong, Finance
Director, made a presentation to Council to review the proposed 1996-97 budget, a copy of
which is on file in the City Secretary Department and available for public viewing at the W. T.
Cozby Public Library. Mayor Morton adjourned the Budget Workshop at 6:28 p.m. and opened
the Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
3. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. CED, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
2. Park 'N Fly.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:29 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:04 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
5. Invocation.
Mayor Pro Tern Mayo led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 8A was considered at this time. See Item 8A for minutes.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
A. R.G. Harrell, 548 W. Oak Grove, addressed the Council concerning the retirement of
City Secretary Linda Grau stating what a fine job she has done as City Secretary, and
presented her with a gift.
B. David McCallum, 316 Parkview Place, also expressed his appreciation of City Secretary
Linda Grau and spoke with Council concerning the lighting issue on the ball fields in
Andy Brown Park and submitted a petition against the lights.
C. Beth Cheatham, 508 Parkview Place, expressed her opposition regarding the lighting of
the ball fields.
D. Patrick Murphy, 332 Parkview Place, addressed Council concerning his objections to the
lighting of the ball fields.
E. Laurie Murphy, 332 Parkview Place, expressed her concerns regarding the lighting of
-- the ball fields and the security issue.
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8. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a proclamation honoring the achievements of
James Paul Hagood, who achieved the Eagle Scout Award, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A. Mayor Morton read the Proclamation for the record and presented a copy to James Paul
Hagood. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to approve a proclamation honoring the
achievements of James Paul Hagood, who achieved the Eagle Scout Award, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Robertson seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: July 23, 1996
July 30, 1996
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-152. SpeeDee Oil Change,
zoning change from C (Commercial) to PD-C (Planned Development,
Commercial), to allow a minor automotive service facility located on the
west side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 1,014 feet north of
Beltline Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-153. City_ Garage, zoning
change from C (Commercial) to PD-C (Planned Development,
Commercial), with conditions, to allow the operation of a minor
automobile service facility located on the west side of MacArthur
Boulevard, approximately 1,140 feet north of Beltline Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-I$4, Sonic Addition, zoning
change from C (Commercial) to PD-C (Planned Development,
Commercial), to allow a drive-through restaurant located on the west
side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 860 feet north of Beltline
Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-155(CH). MacArthur Plaza,
zoning change from C (Commercial) to PD-Open Space (Planned
Development, Open Space), to provide a landscaped common area
located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 1,350
feet north of Beltline Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of awarding bid #Q0696-03 to Waukesha Pearce
Industries for 500ROZD Generator in an amount not to exceed
$68,965.00.
G. Consider approval of entering into a contract with Teague, Nail and
Perkins Inc. Consulting Engineers for the design of Wrangler Drive
from Belt Line Road to Freeport Parkway in an amount not to exceed
$141,000 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the Execution and
Delivery of a Continuing Disclosure Agreement as requested by the
Trinity River Authority and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I. Consider approval of a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance No.
94643 Section I Streets and Alleys E. 1. j. Parking Lots...All fire lanes
shall be constructed of 6" concrete on a prepared 0ime or cement
modified) subgrade with adequate surface drainage. Asphalt will not
be permitted for either parking lots or fire lanes... This variance is
being requested by Marion Pritchett, Director of Retail Services on
behalf of Minyards Food Stores., Inc. for a temporary fire lane.
J. Consider approval of contract amendment to the Standard Form
Agreement between the Owner and Contractor for CoppeH Fire
Stations No. 2 and No. 3, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Item I was pulled for further consideration.
Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, 14, and J --
Mayor Pro Tern Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 9 A; B carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-134; C carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-135; D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-136;
E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-137; F; G; H carrying Resolution No. 081396.1 and J.
Councilmember Robcrtson seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Robertson, and Shcehan voting in favor
of the motion.
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Item I --
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 9I with the restriction of 4 years
being placed on the temporary fire lane. Councilmember Robertson seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
10. Review and adoption of Park Board 5-Year Master Plan annual update.
Gary Sims, Director of Leisure Services, made a presentation to the Council. Mr. Sims
indicated that ten items were dealt with in this year's review of the 5-Year Master Plan and the
action plan projects for 1996-97 include Duck Pond Park repair; Allen Road Park; Andrew
Brown East Athletic Complex; Copper Middle School West ADA Restrooms; Andrew Brown
East 4-Plex Lighting; D/FW Practice Facilities; Andrew Brown Community Park West
Drainage; and Grapevine Springs Parking and Restroom. Councilmember Robertson directed
questions to Mr. Sims regarding the lighting of the ball fields in Andrew Brown East. Scott
Williams, 755 Pelican, addressed Council concerning the Girls Softball and Adult Softball usage
of the fields. After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Watson moved to strike the second item
from the bottom on page 3 (Andrew Brown, Jr. Community Park East [Western Section],
construction of two multi-purpose athletic fields); strike the fourth item from the top of page 5
(Brown East [Central], lighting to the four youth multi-purpose athletic fields) and approve the
remainder of the Park Board 5-Year Master Plan. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges, Watson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Robertson
voting against the motion.
A short recess was held at this time.
Item 12 was considered at this time. See Item 12 for minutes.
11. PUBLIC HEARENG:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-I17, Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning change
from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial), with
conditions, to allow the development of a 3,278 square foot drive-through
restaurant and a separate 19,200 square foot retail/restaurant building, on
3.676 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road and
MacArthur Boulevard.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
The landscaping requirements were discussed and explanation was given as to how the area was
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calculated. Councilmembers inquired of Gary Sieb and City Attorney Peter G. Smith regarding
the landscaping requirements. John Evans, Applicant, 9030 Briarwood Lane, Dallas, Texas,
addressed the Council.
A short recess was held at this time.
Mayor Morton confirmed with the Applicant that all colors, bricks, walls, sconces, metal roof
ladder, McDonald's decal, accent brick, rockface CMU and the EIFS dryvit will conform to
what is shown on sheet A-3 of McDonald's Corporation elevation as submitted to the City
Council. The Applicant and Developer stated they had no opposition. Mayor Morton inquired
of Mr. Evans as to future buildings on this site conforming with the elevation. Mr. Evans
agreed. Mayor Morton stated that two 40-square foot maximum monument signs that conform
to the sign ordinance would be allowed. Mr. Evans stated his understanding on the signs was
that McDonald's would be allowed a 40-square foot sign and the rest of the development would
be able to have a 60-square foot sign except that Valley Ranch Architectural Control Committee
would allow a maximum of 48-feet and he would ask for a 48-foot sign because of the
development having more than one user.
A short recess was held at this time.
Councilmember Robertson moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. PD-157,
Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-C (Planned Development,
Commercial), with conditions, to allow the development of a 3,278 square foot drive-through
restaurant and a separate 19,200 square foot retail/restaurant building, on 3.676 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Boulevard with all
seven conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Mayo
seconded the motion; the motion failed 4-2 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
and Sheehan voting against the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmember
Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 10:17 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 10:29 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Item 11 continued--
Councilmember Alexander moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. PD-I~7,
Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-C (Planned Development,
Commercial), with conditions, to allow the development of a 3,278 square foot drive-through
restaurant and a separate 19,200 square foot retail/restaurant building, on 3.676 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Boulevard with the
following conditions: 1) the use of the building materials as shown to the Planning and Zoning
Commission on July 18th and City Council on August 13th as follows:
Exterior Finishes and Colors:
FIELD BRICK: Acme brick - Royal Birkdale, blend No. 138
ACCENT BRICK: Acme brick - Castel brown, blend No. 254
GLAZED TILE: Elgin-Butler - 8" x 8", color #5000
ROCKFACE CMU: Featherline Building Products Corp., 8" x 16", color
Limestone (Dallas Plano
METAL RAILING: Paint Satin Black
BACK WALL: Paint to match STO color 10611 Moonlit Sand (wall, doors,
door frames, downspouts and gutters, etc.
E.I.F.S.: STO - color 10611 Moonlit Sand 64, Quarzputz finish
(Dryvi0
STOREFRONT: Kawneer - 450 series & 190 narrow stile
Doors dark bronze anodized aluminum
Clear glass (tempered as required)
2) the allowance of the 48 square foot monument sign as submitted for the retail/restaurant
building and an additional monument sign for the McDonald's which would be less than 40
square foot; both signs must meet all City requirements for signage; 3) revision of the east
elevation of the McDonald's building to show removal of the window sign from the glass; 4)
limitation of restaurant usage on the property (including ice cream, yogurt, bagel, sandwich,
coffee, deli shops, and the like) to a total of 15,900 square feet of interior space and 800 square
feet of exterior patio area; 5) no outside storage shall be allowed; 6) all roof top mechanical
equipment must be screened; 7) compliance with Engineering Department recommendations as
follows: Iai the location of fire hydrants needs to be approved by the Fire Department; [bi
drainage needs to be coordinated with the Dallas County Engineer for Beltline Road; [c]
provision of an off-site drainage map showing that the drainage system in MacArthur Boulevard
is designed to handle drainage from this development; and [d] provision of a drainage area map
showing hydraulic calculations; and 8) an area at least 4-feet wide along the west side of the
restaurant/retail building, containing landscape screening (such as photinia, cherry laurel, wax
myrtle, etc.) reaching a minimum height of 6 feet coveting 80 percent of the total length of the
building, to be shown on the Site Plan. Councilmember Robertson seconded the motion; the
motion carded 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson,
Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Sturges voting against
the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Replat of 7.1784 acres out of Freeport North, Final
Plat, to create a new lot that will allow the development of a 117,260 square
foot office/warehouse building located at the southeast corner of Northpoint
Drive and Royal Lane.
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. There were none. Councilmember Robertson moved to close the
Public Hearing and approve a Replat of 7.1784 acres out of Freeport North, Final Plat, to create
a new lot that will allow the development of a 117,260 square foot office/warehouse building
located at the southeast corner of Northpoint Drive and Royal Lane. Councilmember Sturges
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
13. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
No action was necessary under this item.
14. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt advised that the City is anticipating formal approval of the
Articles of Incorporation of the 4B Economic Development Corporation and as soon as
that has been received the Board can begin formal meetings.
B. City Manager Jim Witt announced that Kathleen Roach had been named as the new City
Secretary effective 5:01 p.m. September 6, 1996.
C. City Manager Jim Witt stated that there will be a hearing on the tax rate .6686 on the
27th of August.
D. Coun¢ilmember Alexander inquired as to commendation for firefighters and City
Manager Jim Witt confirmed that there would be a presentation at the August 27, 1996
meeting.
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IS. Mayor's Report
A. Mayor Morton announced he had received a letter from the Denton County
Commissioner's Court concerning a bill to be introduced by Senator Haywood regarding
lottery funds.
B. Mayor Morton advised he had received a letter from a citizen concerning the Coppell
Independent School District which he would circulate to Council.
C. Mayor Morton stated that August 13, 1996 was the 1-year anniversary of the Casler case
and that the Police Department had put out another plea for information regarding the
D. Mayor Morton discussed a letter he had received from a citizen concerning Cotton Road.
E. Mayor Morton stated that at the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition the ISTEA program
was discussed.
F. Councilmember Sturges announced that officials from Frisco would be touring Coppell
as they feel the City of Coppell is an ideal city.
G. Councilmember Robertson advised that the Senior Adult Services are selling raffle tickets
for the golf tournament.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, City Secretary