CM 1997-03-11 MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 1997
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, March 11,
1997 at 6:30 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 (late arrival)
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Ron Robertson, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Mayor Pro Tem Mayo was absent from the meeting. Also present were City Manager Jim Witt,
City Secretary Kathleen Roach 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. DfFW Runway Use Plan.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Deliberations regarding Wagon Wheel Property mineral rights.
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 6:42 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Update on Fairway Drive - DART Crossing.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Sturges led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Presentation of award for 1996 Police K-9 of the Year to the Coppell Police
Department K-9 "Ashley". This award is being presented by the Texas K9
-- Police Association For Certifications & Standards. This award is in
recognition of "Ashley" and Officer Shaun Hopkins demonstration of
dedication, service, and professional standards in the performance of their
duties.
David Miller, Police Chief, introduced Officer Shaun Hopkins and Ashley. Randy Leavell,
Region 1 Director for the Texas Police K-9 Association, presented the "Police K-9 of the Year
Award" to Officer Hopkins and Ashley, while Ashley serenaded the Council.
7. Report on annual citizen survey by Ray Turco of Turco and Associates.
City Manager Jim Witt introduced Raymond Turco, who made a presentation to the Council
concerning the results of the 1996 Citizen Survey. (A copy of the survey is on file in the City
Secretary Department.)
8. Swearing-in of new alternate members to the Board of Adjustment.
Mayor Morton swore in Michael Seifert and Ernest Auerbach as alternate members to the Board
-- of Adjustment.
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9. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of March as
AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH IN COPPELL, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Morton read for the record and presented to Jane Riggle, American Red Cross
Representative, a Proclamation naming the month of March as American Red Cross Month in
Coppell. Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation naming the month of March
as American Red Cross Month in Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
10. Citizen's Appearances.
No one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
11. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: --,
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 25, 1997.
March 4, 1997
B. Consider approval ofan Ordinance for Case No. S-1117, Lone Star Gas
Company's Natural Gas Measuring Station, zoning change from C
(Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit, to allow
the construction of a natural gas measuring station on a 900 square foot
lot, located along the north side of Beltline Road, approximately 700
feet west of MacArthur Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances
by repealing Article 6-4, Hotel Occupancy Tax; by amending Chapter
1 to add Article 1-14 to provide for a Hotel Occupancy Tax; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1102, zoning change
from LI-S.U.P. and C (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit and
Commercial) to LI-S,U.P. and C-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use
Permit and Commercial, Special Use Permit), for mini warehouse use --
to allow the expansion of the existing self-storage facility located on
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property on the east side of Denton Tap Road, south of the St. Louis
& Southwestern Railroad, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1121, zoning change
from SF-9 and C (Single Family-9 and Commercial) to SF-9,S.U.P.
(Single Family-9, Special Use Permit, for church use to allow a stucco
exterior flni.gh on property described as Lot 1 of a Replat of St. Ann
Catholic Church, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Lincoln CBC, Ltd., and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of awarding Bid #Q-1097-07 in an amount not to
exceed $142,703.00 for the purchase of water meters in the following
manner: Master Meter-Spec g0100-all sizes; Spec g0200-1 1/2", 2" &
4"; Spec g0300-4" & 6"; Spec #0600-ali sizes; ABB Kent Meters-Spec
#0200 -3"; Spec g0300-3" & 8"; Industrial International-Spec #0400-all
sizes; Spec #0500-all sizes.
H. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Section 15-1-2 of the Code
of Ordinances to add a new subsection 19A to require a permit for
roofing and reroofing of structures with wood shingles, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Item H -- Mayor Morton advised that he had received a request to pull this item for further
consideration.
Items A, B, C, D, E, F, and G --
Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Ordinance
No. 91500-A-148, C carrying Ordinance No. 97788, D carrying Ordinance No.1 91500-A-149,
E carrying ordinance No. 91500-A-150, F carrying Resolution No. 031197.1 and G.
Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Robert. son moved to approve Consent Agenda Item H carrying ordinance No.
97787. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-1 with
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, and Robertson voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Sheehan voting against the motion.
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12. PUBLIC HEARING: --
Consider approval of the designation of 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 Industrial Developments International, Inc. described as Abstract
1772 Tract 12 (63.141 acres) located on the west side of State Highway No.
121, Coppell, Texas.
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 the designation of 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 Industrial Developments International,
Inc. described as Abstract 1772 Tract 12 (63.141 acres) located on the west side of State
Highway No. 121, and to approve Ordinance No. 97790 designating Industrial Developments
International, Inc. property as Reinvestment Zone No. 14, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Industrial Developments
International, Inc. property as Reinvestment Zone No. 14, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. ZC-592, CoppeH Middle School North
Addition, a zoning change from MF-2, HC, C and LI (Multi-Family 2,
Highway Commercial, Commercial and Light Industrial) to SF-7 (Single
Family-7), to allow the development of a middle school and an elementary
school on a 26.57 acre tract of land, located north of Denton Creek and south
of State Highway 121 Bypass (also known as Vista Ridge Boulevard).
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 Case No. ZC-592, Coppell Middle School North Addition, a zoning
change from MF-2, HC, C and LI (Multi,Family 2, Highway Commercial, Commercial and
Light Industrial) to SF-7 (Single Family-7), to allow the development of a middle school and an
elementary school on a 26.57 acre tract of land, located north of Denton Creek and south of
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State Highway 121 Bypass. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried
5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor
of the motion.
Consider approval of Case No. PD-l58IRR, Grand Car Wash and Detail, a
zoning change from R (Retail) to PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial),
to allow the operation of a car wash, oil change, automobile detail services and
gasoline sales on 3.017 acres of property, located at the southeast corner of
MacArthur Blvd. and Riverchase Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council
and answered Council's questions regarding traffic flow, zoning, and signage. Councilmember
Watson arrived during the consideration of this item. 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 Case No. PD-158RR,
Grand Car Wash and Detail, a zoning change from R (Retail) to PD-C (Planned Development,
Commercial), to allow the operation of a car wash, oil change, automobile detail services and
gasoline sales on 3.017 acres of property, located at the southeast comer of MacArthur Blvd.
and Riverchase Drive subject to the four (4) conditions as listed on the Agenda Request Form.
Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
16. PI. IBLII7 HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-157R, Valley Ranch Plaza, to change the
zoning for property zoned PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial) by
amending the site plan of the 3,278 square foot drive-through restaurant to
permit the construction of an outdoor eating and playground area measuring
approximately 1,680 s.f., located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road and
MacArthur Blvd.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council
and answered questions concerning parking and equipment color. Mayor Morton opened the
Public Heating and asked for those persons wishing to speak regarding this proposal. There
were none. Councilmember Robertson moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No.
PD-157R, Valley Ranch Plaza, to change the zoning for property zoned PD-C (Planned
Development, Commercial) by amending the site plan of the 3,278 square foot drive-through
restaurant to permit the construction of an outdoor eating and playground area measuring
approximately 1,680 s.f., located at the southwest comer of Beltline Road and MacArthur Blvd.
subject to the conditions listed on the Agenda Request Form. Councilmember Sbeehan seconded
· ~-- the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting
against the motion.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-159, Asbury Manor, a zoning change from
SF'7 and MF-2 (Single Family-7 and Multi-Family-2) to PD-SF-7 (Planned
Development, Single Family-7), to allow the development of a 46-1ot single
family residential subdivision on 12.694 acres of property, located on the east
side of Coppell Road, approximately 540' north of Parkway Boulevard.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Watson inquired as to the clause regarding airport noise being placed on the
plat. Councilmember Tunnell inquired as to the stubouts. 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 Case No. PD-159,
Asbury Manor, a zoning change from SF-7 and MF-2 (Single Family-7 and Multi-Family-2) to
PD-SF-7 (Planned Development, Single Family-7), to allow the development of a 46-1ot single
family residential subdivision on 12.694 acres of property, located on the east side of Coppell
Road, approximately 540' north of Parkway Boulevard, subject to the conditions as listed on the
Agenda Request Form; and approve the Asbury Manor, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of a 46-1ot single family residential subdivision, subject to the conditions as listed
on the Agenda Request Form with the addition of the clause regarding the possible noise from
D/FW overflights; and provide that the Planning 'and Zoning Commission be the authority
responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Asbury Manor. Councilmember Sheehan
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
18. Consider approval of the Asbury Manor, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of a 46-1ot single family residential subdivision on 12.694 acres
of property, located on the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 540'
north of Parkway Boulevard.
This item was considered under Item 17. See Item 17 for minutes.
19. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority
responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Asbury Manor to allow the
development of a 46-1ot single family residential subdivision on 12.694 acres
of property, located on the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 540'
north of Parkway Boulevard.
This item was considered under Item 17. See Item 17 for minutes.
_ 20. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1122, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systema
Communications Antenna, a zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-
S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow a communications
antenna and an equipment cabinet to be mounted on an existing Park 'N Fly
billboard, located north of 1-635 (LBJ Freeway) and east of Royal Lane.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation and addressed
inquiries of the Council. Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons
wishing to speak regarding this proposal. Peter Kavanaugh, representing the Applicant, made
a presentation to the Council. After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Robertson moved to
close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1122, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems
Communications Antenna, a zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light
Industrial, Special Use Permi0, to allow a communications antenna and an equipment cabinet
to be mounted on an existing Park 'N Fly billboard, located north of 1-635 (LBJ Freeway) and
east of Royal Lane, subject to the landscape requirements as shown on the site plan.
Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion, which required a 3/4 vote of
Council, failed 4-2 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, and Robertson voting in
favor of the motion and Councilmembers Tunnell and Sheehan voting against the motion.
Councilmember Watson moved to reconsider this item at the next Council meeting.
Councilmember Robert. son seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-2 with Councilmembers
.... Alexander, Sturges, Watson, and Robertson voting in favor of the motion and Couneilmembers
Tunnell and Sheehan voting against the motion.
21. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1123, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems
Communications Antenna, a zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-
S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow a communications
antenna to be mounted on an existing 75'-high AT&T monopole and the
construction of an equipment cabinet on a 3,600 square foot site, located
within the Shake and Shingle Addition, approximately 350' east of North Lake
Drive and north of Belt Line Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Robertson moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1123,
Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems Communications Antenna, a zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permi0, to allow a communications
antenna to be mounted on an existing 75'-high AT&T monopole and the construction of an
equipment cabinet on a 3,600 square foot site, located within the Shake and Shingle Addition,
approximately 350' east of North Lake Drive and north of Belt Line Road. Councilmember
Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
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A short recess was taken at this time.
22. Consider approval of the Forest Cove Estates, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of a 88-1ot single family residential subdivision on 26.65 acres of
property, located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road between Coppell
Road and Whispering Hills Drive.
Councilmember Sturges, having filed a Conflict of Interest Affidavit with the City Secretary,
removed himself from the discussion and vote of this item. Mayor Morton advised that a
gentleman wished to speak to Council regarding this item and asked for him to speak at this
time. Steve Owen, 440 Halifax Drive, representing Devonshire Homeowner's Association,
expressed their desire that Newport Drive not be turned into a thru-street. Gary Sieb, Director
of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. A memo was
distributed to Council from Travis Crump, Fire Marshall, stating that, from a safety standpoint,
Newport Drive must be extended into the Forest Cove Estates subdivision. Mr. Sieb also
advised that he had received a letter from a homeowner at the comer of Newport Drive stating
that he had bought his house with the understanding that the street would eventually become a
thru-street. Councilmember Sheehan stated she had received a telephone call from the
Devonshire Homeowner's Association President concerning thc alley being the access from one
subdivision to the next. Bob Kruse, Fire Chief, addressed the alley question stating that he was
uncomfortable using the alley as an accessway. Councilmember Robertson moved to approve ....
Forest Cove Estates, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 88-1ot single family
residential subdivision on 26.65 acres of property, located along the south side of Sandy Lake
Road between Coppell Road and Whispering Hills Drive, subject to the conditions as listed on
the Agenda Request Form, and to approve that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the
authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Tunneil, Robertson,
and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
23. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority
responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Forest Cove Estates to allow
the development of a 88-1ot single family residential subdivision on 26.65 acres
of property, located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road between CoppeH
Road and Whispering Hills Drive.
This item was considered under Item 22. See Item 22 for minutes.
24. Consider approval of the MacArthur Plaza, Phase H, Preliminary Plat, to
allow the development of a 30,000 square foot retail building on a 4.08 acre
site, located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 186.53'
north of the DART rail r.o.w., at the request of Texas CED Construction
Partners, Ltd.
Councilmember Sturges rejoined the Council for this item. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and
Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Robertson moved
to approve MacArthur Plaza, Phase II, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 30,000
square foot retail building on a 4.08 acre site, located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard,
approximately 186.53' north of the DART rail r.o.w., at the request of Texas CED Construction
Partners, Ltd., subject to the conditions as stated on the Agenda Request Form. Councilmember
Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
25. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority
responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of MacArthur Plaza, Phase H,
to allow the development of a 30,000 square foot retail building on a 4.08 acre
site, located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 186.53'
north of the DART rail r.o.w., at the request of Texas CED Construction
Partners, Ltd.
Councilmember Robertson moved to approve that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the
authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of MacArthur Plaza, Phase II, to allow
the development of a 30,000 square foot retail building on a 4.08 acre site, located on the west
side of MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 186.53' north of the DART rail r.o.w., at the
request of Texas CED Construction Partners, Ltd.. Councilmember Alexander seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell,
Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
26. Update on D/FW issues by City Manager.
City Manager Jim Witt updated the Council and the citizens on the D/FW issues, including
cutting-the-corner and erecting a structure for visual approach, turboprops, headings, and noise
mitigation. Councilmember Robertson suggested limiting Stage 2 to 354 and Stage 3 to 010.
27. Consider approval of nominee to DFW Task Force.
Mayor Morton advised that he would like to appoint Tom Williams, President of the Oakbend
Homeowner's Association, to serve on the DFW Task Force and also asked that loc Chancy,
of the FAA, be appointed as technical adviser who would be a non-voting, ex-officio member.
Councilmember Robertson moved to approve the appointment of Tom Williams to be a member
of the DFW Task Force and to approve Joe Chancy to be utilized as a non-voting technical
advisor. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion. After discussion, Councilmember
Robert. son asked to divide the question. Vote was taken on the nomination of Tom Williams to
serve on the task force; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember
Robertson moved to approve Joe Chaney to be a technical advisor to be
used on an intermittent basis as requested. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the
motion carried 4-2 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, and Robertson voting in
favor of the motion and Councilmembers Tunnell and Sheehan voting..against the. motion.
28. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
29. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt advised that Texas Waste Management would be implementing
a 2.3 % rate increase.
30. Mayor's Report.
A. Councilmember Robertson advised that he would be making a trip to Washington and had
an invitation to visit Congressman Armey's office. He would be glad to deliver any
messages that the City would have.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
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