CM 1997-07-08 MINUTES OF JULY 8, 1997
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, July 8, 1997
at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell,
Texas. The following members were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Couneilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
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 Sheehan 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. Vistas of Coppell Final Plat.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Park land acquisition - west of Moore Road.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:14 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. and opened the Work
Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
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3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Town Center Complex Master Plan.
B. Discussion of Fairway Drive DART Crossing.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Sturges led those present in the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizen's Appearances.
A. A.J. Vaccaro, 202 Willingham, gave an overview of the July 4th festivities and thanked
everyone involved.
7. Introduction of International Music Exchange Guests and Dignitaries.
Ron Pankey made a presentation to Council and introduced Hans Schepper who thanked
everyone for their hospitality and gave a short history of his involvement with the program. He
then introduced the Bergermeister of Ibbenburen, Ewald Bolsmann. Mayor Sheehan presented
Ewald Bolsmann with an engraved gavel and various gifts to the guests.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: June 24, 1997.
B. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract #Q-0497-01 to Durable
Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $64,724.20 for the installation of a
traffic signal at Belt Line Road/Lakeshore Drive and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
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_. C. Consider approval of awarding Bid Q-0597-02 for the Andrew Brown
Park East Improvements Project to Sportco, Inc. in the amount of
$64,119.75 with Alternate No. 1. The base bid includes a pedestrian
path and riprap channel lining at the location where the channel crosses
under Parkway Blvd. Two alternates were also bid. Alternate number
one is to extend the pedestrian path Southward to join existing paths.
Alternate number two is to provide solid sodding of grass in lieu of
hydromulch.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 1, Article 1-5,
Section 1-5-6 to add subsection I to authorize the City Manager to
acquire any rifle, estate, or right in real property by settlement,
acceptance or commissioner's award, payment of a Court judgment, or
purchase if the City Council has previously authorized the action, or for
approved budget items and capital improvement projects; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C and D carrying
Ordinance No. 97799. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and
Wheeler voting in favor of the motion.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment revising Section 3
and Section 30 and adding a new Section 28A entitled "Historic Overlay
District," to allow asphalt pavement and wood or similar siding on up to 100%
of exterior construction by Special Use Permit in Old Coppell.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor
of this proposal. There were none. Mayor Sheehan asked for those persons wishing to speak
against this proposal. There were none. After discussion, Councilmember Sturges moved to
close the Public Hearing and approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-168 amending Section 3 and
Section 30 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and adding a new Section 28A entitled
"Historic Overlay District," to allow asphalt pavement and wood or similar siding on up to
100 % of exterior construction by Special Use Permit in Old Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Wheeler voting in
favor of the motion.
10. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 3 and Section 210 of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and adding a new Section 28A entitled
"Historic Overlay District," to allow asphalt pavement and wood or similar
siding on up to 100% of exterior construction by Special Use Permit in Old
Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered with Item 9. See Item 9 for minutes.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of White Glove Express Addition, Lot IR, Block A, Final
Plat and Replat, to create a single lot to accommodate the existing car wash
building, as well as to allow the development of a 1,705 square foot
automobile oil change, lubrication and detail services facility on the property
located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet south
of Braewood Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council
and advised that the area of the building is actually 1,881 square feet. Mayor Sheehan opened
the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal.
There were none. Mayor Sheehan asked for those persons wishing to speak against this
proposal. There were none. Councilmember Mayo moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve White Glove Express Addition, Lot IR, Block A, Final Plat and Replat, to create a
single lot to accommodate the existing car wash building, as well as to allow the development
of a 1,881 square foot automobile oil change, lubrication and detail services facility on the
property located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 500 feet south of
Braewood Drive. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Wheeler
voting in favor of the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-160, The Mansions by the Lake, zoning
change from SF-7 (Single Family-7), MF-2 (Multi-Family-2) and A
(Agriculture) to PD-MF-2, SF-7 and Open Space (Planned Development,
Multi-Family 2, Single Family-7 and Open Space) to allow a mixed-use
development containing 315 multi-family units and 14 single family residential
homes on a 49.899 acre tract of land located along the east side of Coppell
Road, approximately 967 feet north of Parkway Blvd.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor __
of this proposal. There were none. Mayor Sheehan asked for those persons wishing to speak
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against this proposal. There were none. Rick Simmons, President of Mansions by the Lake,
addressed the Council and answered questions regarding the proposed development.
Councilmember Sturges inquired as to internal speed limits. Councilmember Mayo
complimented the developer on the design of the project. Councilmember Alexander inquired
as to the exterior designs of the units. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell questioned the developer
regarding the temporary retaining wall and the timetable on the two phases. The developer
explained that the wall would be temporary and will be torn out when Phase 2 begins; Phase 1
is to begin immediately and Phase 2 should commence upon the completion and approval of the
FEMA application. The developer stated that all the financing was complete and building would
be done in one phase if floodplain issues were resolved. Gary Sieb answered questions
regarding the park fees and the private road. The developer advised that two fences would be
present along the jogging trail, one brick and one wrought iron. Gary Sieb advised that the
homes to the south would not have alleys. Councilmember Watson asked about the excavation
of the lakes. Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer addressed the Council
concerning the lakes. The developer advised that the intend was to have a milsap wall and to
have a gentle slope and that the lake would be a constant-level lake. Councilmember Mayo
inquired as to the lake and the transplanting of the trees. Councilmember Mayo moved to close
the Public Hearing and approve Case No. PD-160, The Mansions by the Lake, zoning change
from SF-7 (Single Family-7), MF-2 (Muiti-Family-2) and A (Agriculture) to PD-MF-2, SF-7
and Open Space (Planned Development, Multi-Family 2, Single Family-7 and Open Space) to
allow a mixed-use development containing 315 multi-family units and 14 single family residential
homes on a 49.899 acre tract of land located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately
967 feet north of Parkway Blvd. subject to providing a detail landscape plan, a detailed site plan
and elevation plan with a colored rendering of all elevations. Councilmember Sturges seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Freeport North, Tract 5, Replat, to create a single lot
to accommodate a 297,902 square foot office/warehouse facility on 27.8548
acres of property located at the northeast corner of Gateview Boulevard and
Royal Lane.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to the Council
and corrected the caption from northeast corner to the northwest corner. Mayor Sheehan opened
the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal.
There were none. Mayor Sheehan asked for those persons wishing to speak against this
proposal. There were none. Councilmember Mayo moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Freeport North, Tract 5, Replat, to create a single lot to accommodate a 297,902 square
foot office/warehouse facility on 27.8548 acres of property located at the northwest corner of
Gateview Boulevard and Royal Lane subject to the following condition: 1) Freeport North,
Tract 5, Replat, to create a single lot to accommodate a 297,902 square foot office/warehouse
facility on 27.8548 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Gateview Boulevard and
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Royal Lane. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Wheeler voting
in favor of the motion.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1125R, House of Style, zoning change from
C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permi0, to allow a
business within a residential structure on commercial property and on-site
asphalt paving in the HO (Historic Overlay) District located at 520 S. Coppell
Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to the Council
and advised that the first condition listed on the Agenda Request Form should have added ~or
as approved by the City Engineer.' Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for
those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. There were none. Mayor Sheehan
asked for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. There were none.
Councilmember Tunnell inquired as to the sign design. Kim Dobecka, Applicant, addressed the
Council concerning her plans for the property and the proposed sign. Councilmember Mayo
moved to close the Public Heating and approve Case No. S-1125R, House of Style, zoning
change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow a
business within a residential structure on commercial property and on-site asphalt paving in the
HO (Historic Overlay) District located at 520 S. Coppell Road subject to the following
conditions: 1) driveway and parking area to be paved with concrete which meets City standards,
or upon adoption of the Historic Overlay District as recommended by C.I.V.I.C., with asphalt
consisting of a compacted lime-stabilized subgrade at least 6 inches in depth, overlain with a
base course of Type "B~ hot mix asphaltic concrete at least 4 inches thick, plus a surface course
of Type "D" hot mix asphaltic concrete at least 2 inches thick; or as approved by the City
Engineer; 2) compliance with Engineering and Fire Department requirements; 3) sign design and
colors to be in accordance with the drawing and color board submitted. Councilmember
Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1130, Conf'med Space Rescue and Training
Center, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light
Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow a 16,800 square foot conf'med space
rescue and training center on property behind Fire Station #1 located at the
northwest corner of Coppell Road and Southwestern Boulevard.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to the Council
and stated that the Staff recommendation differs from the Planning Commission recommendation
in that Staff supports the chain-link fencing and the Planning Commission recommended a wood
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fence. Mayor Sheehan asked the applicant to come forward to describe the project. Jimmy
Godwin, Division Chief of the Copper Fire Department, addressed the Council regarding the
purpose and procedures involved with the project. Charles Neeley, firefighter/paramedic,
addressed Councilmember Mayo's questions regarding the shoring of the trench.
Councilmember Sturges inquired as to the safety issues involved and whether the fencing was
adequate. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to
speak in favor of this proposal. There were none. Mayor Sheehan asked for those persons
wishing to speak against this proposal. There were none. Councilmember Mayo moved to close
the Public Hearing and approve without the condition of a wood privacy fence and that the
chain-link fence be 6 feet in height. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Mayo, and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion.
16. Consider approval of Vistas of Coppell, Phase lB, Final Plat, to allow the
development of 49 lots as the final phase of a residential subdivision located
along the south side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Bird.), east of
Denton Tap Road, north of Denton Creek.
Mayor Sheehan advised that Items 16 and 17 would be heard together. Councilmember Sturges
moved to approve Vistas of Coppell, Phase lB, Final Plat, to allow the development of 49 lots
as the final phase of a residential subdivision located along the south side of Spur 553 (also
known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of Denton Tap Road, north of Denton Creek with the
condition that documents must be submitted to annex this phase into the Vista Ridge
Homeowners Association and City Attorney approval thereof; and to approve Vistas of Coppell,
Phase 2C, Final Plat, to allow the development of 65 lots as the final phase of a residential
subdivision located along the south side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of
Denton Tap Road, north of Denton Creek with the following conditions: 1) compliance with the
engineering comments; and 2) documents must be submitted to annex this phase into the Vista
Ridge Homeowners Association and City Attorney approval thereof. Councilmember Alexander
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Mayo,
and voting in favor of the motion; and Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Watson
and Wheeler abstaining from the vote which abstentions count as an affirmative vote as no
conflict affidavits were filed.
17. Consider approval of Vistas of Coppell, Phase 2C, Final Plat, to allow the
development of 65 lots as the f'mal phase of a residential subdivision located
along the south side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of
Denton Tap Road, north of Denton Creek.
This item was considered under Item 16. See Item 16 for minutes.
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18. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session ....
There was no action under this item.
19. City Manager's Report.
There was no report under this item.
20. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan announced that applications were being taken in the City Secretary
Department for the City's Boards/Commissions/Committees.
B. Mayor Sheehan advised that she and Councilmember Mayo had attended, with their
families, a concert to benefit the Coppell Police Department and the Carrollton Police
Department.
C. Mayor Sheehan invited all to attend a reception honoring former Mayor Tom Morton and
former Councilmember Ron Robertson on July 22nd from 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. in the
Atrium of Town Center ........
D. Mayor Sheehan stated that on Monday, August 4, the Coppell Fire and Police
Department would hold a golf tournament to benefit National Night Out. Also to benefit
National Out a softball tournament will be held on August 3 at Andy Brown East.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
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