CM 1998-03-10 MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 1998
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
March 10, 1998, 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, Counc ilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Dsnny L. Watson, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, 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 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding real property.
1. Discussion of Sale of Certain Property owned by the
City of Coppell.
2. Discussion of Acquisition of Land Associated with
the Sandy Lake Road Project.
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 6:45 p.m.
and opened the Work Session.
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-- WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session A. Discussion of Traffic Calming.
B. Review of Coppell Recreation Development Corporation
and Keep Coppell Beautiful Board Appointments.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Couneilmember Mayo led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Economic
Development Partnership Committee.
Bill Rohioff, Chairman of the Economic Development Partnership Committee, made
a quarterly report to Council stating that there were five major commerdal parks
established within the City, to-wit: 1) Park West Commerce Center with
approximately 1.5 million square feet established housing M. J. Designs, Lone Star
Plywood and Rediform, and approximately 385,000 square feet being built to house
IBM; 2) Northlake 635 Business Park with 360,000 square feet housing U. S. Postal
and McCollister and approzimately 530,000 square feet under construction; 3)
Freeport North Business Park, with 910,000 square feet housing Craftmade and
Quill and another 100,000 square feet under construction; 4) Gateway Business
Park with approximately 578,000 square feet housing Fritz and Haverty and
approximately 560,000 square feet under construction; and 5) DFW Trade Center
with approximately 1.7 million square feet under construction and planned. There
have been sixteen tax reinvestment zones created and a seventeenth pending, in
conjunction with the development of these business parks.
7. Swearing in of Presiding Judge Marian Moseley and Alternate
Judges Kim Nesbitt and Terry Landwehr.
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Mayor Sheehan swore in Presiding Municipal Court Judge Marian Moseley and
Alternate Municipal Court Judges Klm Nesbitt and Terry Landwehr.
8. Presentation of natural gas well education exhibit to the W. T.
Cozby Public Library.
Mayor Sheehan introduced Councilmember Mayo who presented a scale model of
the Coppell natural gas well to the hbrary.
9. Citizen's Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
Consider approval of minutes: February 24, 1998.
B. Consider approval of awarding Bid Q 0198-05 for Cleaning
and Related Services of Municipal Buildings to Member's
Building Maintenance Corporation in the amount of
$52,252.08 for a one year period beginning April 1, 1998.
C. Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell,
Texas amending Authorized Representatives to the Texas
Local Government Investment Pool (TexPool) and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution
#010996.3, as heretofore amended, with regard to the
Refuse Collection Fees, as presented at the February 24,
1998 City Council Meeting; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
E. Consider approval of awarding Bid # Q-0298-03 in an
amount not to exceed $179,192.50 for the purchase of
water meters in the following manner: Master Meter -
Spec #0100 - 5/8" x 3/4" & 1"; Spec #0600 - 3"// Precision
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_ Meters Inc. - Spec #0100 - 1" multi-jet, 1 1/2" & 2"//Mueller
Company - Spec #0300 - 3" & 4'~, Spec #0400 - all sizes; Spec
#0500 - all sizes//ABB Water Meters - Spec ~4)300 - 6" & 8".
F. Consider approval of a Right-of-way Use Agreement with
Mannatech, Inc. which will allow Mannatech to install and
maintain a private communication line in the City right-
of-way; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of a License Agreement with Dallas
Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the purpose of
constructing, installing, operating and maintaining a 12"
wastewater main crossing near Fairway Drive and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consider approval of entering into a contract with
Railroad Controls, Ltd. for the design and installation of
gate arm~, flashing lights, and warning control circuits for
the railroad crossing signalization at Fairway Drive and
Belt Line Road in the amount of $132,990.50 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Couneilmember Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items
A, B, C carrying Resolution No. 031098.1, D carrying Resolution No. 031098.2, E, F,
G and H. Couneilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
11. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 97808,
amending specific fund budgets and authorizing the
Infrastructure Maintenance Fund for the City for the Fiscal
Year October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Couneilrnember Mayo
moved to approve Ordinance No. 98824 of the City of Coppell, Texas, approving an
amendment to Ordinance No. 97808, amendlng specific fund budgets and
authorizing the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund for the city for the Fiscal Year
-- October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Couneilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
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Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-165, Vista Properties, zoning
change from MF-2 (Multi Family-2) to PD-SF-7 (Planned
Development, Single Family-7), to allow the development of 61
residential lots on a 22.811 acre tract of land located south of
Spur 553, east of Denton Tap Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Dan Anderson, Applicant, addressed Council. Mayor Sheehan opened
the Public Hearing. Two persons had signed up to speak on this item, neither of
whom was present when called. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired about the
setbacks, the creek crossing and lot sizes. Couneilmember Watson asked about the
connections of the areas, the drainage and setbacks from the service road. Mr.
Anderson addressed Council's questions. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell questioned the
City Engineer regarding approval needed from the Texas Department of
Transportation. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell also inquired regarding the park fees and
the open space shown. Couneilmember Sturges moved to close the Public Hearing
and approve Case No. PD-165, Vista Properties, zoning change from 1~F-2 (multi
Family-2) to PD-SF-7 (Planned Development, Single Family-7), to allow the
development of 61 residential lots on a 22.811 acre tract of land located south of
Spur 553, east of Denton Tap Road, subject to the following conditions: 1) developer
will be responsible to build the Hike and Bike Trail along the top of the Denton
Creek levee. The cost of the trail will be deducted from the park development fee;
2) obtain TxDOT approval for street connection into S.H. 121 Bypass frontage road;
and 3) provide for the construction of a 200' x 11' deceleration lane for ingress into
the subdivision in the existing Right-of-Way on the S.H. 121 Bypass frontage road.
Couneilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Mayo, and York voting in favor of the motion;
and Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Counc-iimember Wheeler voting against the
motion. Councilmember Watson abstained from the vote; said abstention counted
as a vote in favor of the motion, per the Home Rule Charter, Section 3.1 lB.
13. Consider approval of the Windsor Estates, Preliminary Plat, to
allow the development of a 26-1ot residential subdivision on
15.78 acres of property located approximately 540' east of Allen
Road, at the end of DeForest Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of P]annlng and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Councilmember Watson questioned the City Engineer regarding the
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pond and drainage. Councilmember Mayo inquired as to steps of maintenance of
the detention area, depth, erosion, etc. Greg Burns, representing the developer,
addressed the questions of Councilmember Mayo. Couneilmember Wheeler asked
what impact the Dallas Gun Club may have on the lots that are adjacent to it.
Kelly Jordan, developer, stated that the gun dub faced in the opposite direction of
the neighborhood and the sound impact would depend on the wind direction. Mayor
Pro Tern Tunnell asked if the retention pond would be stocked. Mr. Jordan stated
that the pond would be stocked with catfish and bass. Councilmember York asked
that the potential homeowners be made aware of the possibility of noise from the
gun club. Couneilmember Sturges moved to approve Windsor Estates, Preliminary
Plat, to allow the development of a 26-1ot residential subdivision on 15.78 acres of
property located approximately 540' east of Allen Road, at the end of DeForest Road
subject to the following conditions: 1) a park development fee of $1,285 per dwelling
unit will be assessed for this property; 2) the preliminary homeowners agreements
be approved by the City Attorney; 3) a flood study must be approved by the City of
Coppell and FEMA before development can occur; 4) a portion of DeForest Road,
east of Allen Road will need to be elevated above the 100-year floodplain elevation;
and 5) a slope protection may be required behind Lots 9-16, Block A.
Couneilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission
be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat
of Windsor Estates, to allow the development of a 26-1ot
residential subdivision on 15.78 acres of property located
approximately 540' east of Allen Road, at the end of DeForest
Road.
Couneilmember Alexander moved to deny that the Planning and Zoning
Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of
Windsor Estates, and to require that the Final Plat on this matter be brought back
to the City Council for approval. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion to deny carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider approval of a variance to the Floodplain Management
Ordinance No. 94-639, Article 4, Section B, Item Il(a), which
states that the Floodplain Administrator must "assure that
conditional approvals are received from Federal Emergency
Management Agency before a Floodplain Development Permit
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is issued" for the proposed Windsor Estates along Denton
Creek.
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a presentation to the
Council. Councilmember Sturges moved to approve a variance to Floodplsin
Management Ordinance No. 94639, Article 4, Section B, Item 11(a), which states
that the Floodplsin Administrator must "assure that conditional approvals are
received from Federal Emergency Management Agency before a Floodplain
Development Permit is issued" for the proposed Windsor Estates along Denton
Creek; on the condition that the City receive a hold harmless letter from the
Developer prior to proceeding with reclamation. Councilrnember Mayo seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Coun~lmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion.
16. Consider approval of the Coppell Family Y.M.C,a., Lot 1, Block
1, Final Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a
private fitness center with an indoor gymnasium, swimming
pool, weight room and childcare facilities on 5.366 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Town Center
Boulevard and Town Center Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Bil] Anderson, representing the Applicant, made a presentation and
answered questions of Council. Councilmember Sturges discussed landscaping on
the property. Couneilmember York asked about the widening of the trail.
Couneilmember Alexander had a question regarding the signage. Councilmember
Wheeler asked about the style of the building. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnel] expressed
her concern regarding the amount of tiltwall on the building. After lengthy
discussion, Councilmember Alexander moved to table this item until the March 24,
1998 City Council meetng. Mayor Pro Tem Tonnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Couneilmembers Alexander,
Watson, Mayo, and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion; and Councilmembers
Sturges and York voting against the motion.
17. Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 1, Block 1, Site
Plan, to allow the development of a 125,103 square foot
office/warehouse facility on 12.28 acres of property located at
the southwest corner of Royal Lane and Northpoint Drive.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired as to the signage. Councilmember
Alexander moved to approve the Freeport North, Lot 1, Block 1, Site Plan, to allow
the development of a 125,103 square foot office/warehouse facility on 12.28 acres of
property located at the southwest comer of Royal Lane and Northpoint Drive;
subject to the condition that the number of monument signs be reduced to one per
platted lot, unless the Board of Adjustment authorizes a variance to the
requirements. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Couneilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Mayo, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
18. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract # Q-0198-03 to
Landmark Structures, Inc. for the construction of the Wagon
Wheel Ranch Elevated Storage Tank Project # WA-96-01 in the
amount of $2,256,717 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve Bid/Contract # Q-0198-03 to
Landmark Structures, Inc. for the construction of the Wagon Wheel Ranch Elevated
Storage Tank Project # WA 96-01 in the amount of $2,256,717 and authori~dng the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Couneilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson,
Mayo, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
19. Consider approval of a Resolution supporting the Byrd-Granma
Amendment No. 1397 to S. 1173, the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1997, to provide needed
increases in Federal funding for surface transportation, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Coun~ilmember Wheeler moved to approve Resolution No. 031098.3 supporting the
Byrd-Grimm Amendment No. 1397 to S. 1173, the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1997, to provide needed increases in Federal
funding for surface transportation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Coun~ilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler and
York votlng in favor of the motion.
20. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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21. City Manager's Report.
City Manager Jim Witt discussed variances and planning for projects, and
stated that in the future items will not be brought to Council until any
variances have been heard by the Board of Adjustment. Councilmember
Alexander expressed his objections to this procedure. Mayor Sheehan
concurred. Councilmember Mayo stated that Councilmember Alexander was
100% correct and that Council should make sure that members of the Board
of Adjustment are fully trained to hear their cases. Consensus of Council
was to continue with the process as it stands.
B. City Manager Jim Witt discussed the building and design of the animal
shelter.
22. Mayor's Report.
Mayor Sheehan advised that the redesign of the pool and recreation center
would be available at the end of the month and that Council could possibly
have a work session on the matter March 31 or April 7 and asked about
travel and work plans of Council. Councilmember York stated he would be
out of town on March 31 but would be available on April 7. Couneilmember
Mayo stated he would be available on April 7. Mayor Sheehan advised that a
work session should be set for April 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference
room of Town Center.
B. Couneilmember Wheeler stated that the Keep Coppell Beaut/ful Committee
would be holding the Trashoff Day on April 4, and needed volunteers to help
with the project.
C. Councilmember Wheeler advised that he, Mayor Sheehan, Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell and City Manager Jim Witt had attended the National League of
Cities in Washington, D.C.
D. Couneilmember Wheeler expressed his concern about a letter that appeared
in the newspaper regarding the tree issue.
E. Couneilmember Alexander stated that the Art Run had been held for
Bieghley and that a great number of people turned out. Mayor Sheehan
thanked all the volunteers who helped with this project. Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell stated her family had participated in the event.
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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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