CM 1998-05-12 MINUTES OF MAY 12, 1998
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
May 12, 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 Tern
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Lanny V. Mayo, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Councilmembers Alexander and Watson were 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 Sheehan called the meeting to order.
2. Invocation.
Frank Pope, Police Chaplain, led those present in the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan expressed her appreciation to Councilmembers Alexander and
Watson for their service on Council. Mayor Sheehan and Council thanked Lanny
Mayo for his many years of service to the City of Coppel]. Councilmember Mayo
addressed the new Council and stepped down from Place 5.
4. Swearing-in of Councilmembers Place 1, 3 and 5.
Mayor Sheehan swore in Greg Garcia to Place 1; Pat Keenan to Place 3 and Doug
Stover to Place 5.
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At this time the Council consisted of:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tern
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
5. Consider appointment of Coppell Woman of the Year for 1998.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to accept the nomination of Heidi Milosevich as
Coppell's 1998 Woman of the Year. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion. Mayor
Sheehan presented a plaque to Heidi Milosevich and commended her on her work
for The Family Place.
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a Proclamation proclaiming May 15,
1998 as "Peace Officers Memorial Day", providing City
Council support and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
B. Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming the
week of May 17-23, 1998 as Emergency Medical Services
Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A. Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented the same
to Gary Nix, Interim Police Chief. Councilmember Sturges moved to approve
a proclamation proclaiming May 15, 1998 as "Peace Officers Memorial Day,"
providing City Council support and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garda, Sturges, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
B. Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented the same
to Captain Richardson and Charles Neely. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to
approve a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 17-23, 1998 as
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Emergency Medical Services Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Counc. ilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
7. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Parks and Recreation
Board.
Billy Faught, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, made a quarterly
presentation to Council indicating that the Parks and Recreation Board had been
involved in the planning and implementation of Kid Fish, helped solve seasonal
overlap problems with the Sports Council, met with CRDC, toured and inspected all
city parks, helped reinstate the Saturday Nite Live Program, reviewed the 5-year
Master Plan for Park Development priorities, helped plan and volunteer at city
sponsored programs and that a task force was currently working with a consultant
to develop a new master plan.
8. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Melvin Gross, 152 Cottonwood, spoke to Council regarding passing a
resolution addressing the issue of elected officials endorsing candidates for
office and indicated his desires for the aquatic center.
B. Bennett Ratliff, 504 Sofa Lane, addressed Council and presented the Coppell
ISD High School Alignment Report. (A copy of the report is on file in the
City Secretary Department.)
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 28, 1998
April 30, 1998.
B. Consider acceptance of resignation of Patrick Staudt from
the DFW Task Force.
_ C. Consider approval of Change Order #1 for the Wagon
Wheel Ranch Elevated Storage Tank project in the
amount of $230,635.70 to Landmark Structures, Inc. for
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construction of an off-site water transmission line; and 4
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember York moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, and C.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnel] and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the mot/on. Councilmember Wheeler commended Pat
Staudt for his work regarding the DFW noise issue. Mayor Sheehan asked the City
Manager to write a letter of appreciation to Mr. Staudt.
10. 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
Lucent Technologies, Inc. described as Gateway Business Park
No. 2, block A, lots 1 and 2 (11.5575 acres) located west of
Freeport Parkway and south of Grapevine Creek with frontage
along Interstate Highway 635, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and indicated that no
persons had signed up to speak on this item. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnel] moved to
close the Public Hearing and approve Ordinance No. 98835 designating the Lucent
Technologies, Inc. property as Reinvestment Zone No. 17, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnel] and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Wheeler
inquired as to the number of employees at this facility. Mr. Sieb indicated initially
there would be approximately 400 employees and the number could rise to 800.
Councilmember Keenan asked what type of business would be conducted at the
facility. It was indicated that the facility would be multi-functional. Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnel] asked the status of the abatement agreement. Mr. Sieb indicated that
approval was now in process and the agreement would be brought to Council in the
near future.
11. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the Lucent
Technologies, Inc. property as Reinvestment Zone No. 17, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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-- This item was considered under Item 10. See Item 10 for minutes.
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
Texas Health System described as Vista Ridge Addition, a
portion of block D, lot 1 (14.823 acres) located at the northeast
corner of Denton Tap Road and Vista Ridge Boulevard, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and indicated that no
persons had signed up to speak on this item. Councilmember York moved to close
the Public Hearing and approve Ordinance No. 98836 designating Texas Health
System property as Reinvestment Zone No. 18, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnel] and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler
and York voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Sturges inquired regarding
the amount of taxes on this use as compared to other uses. Mr. Sieb indicated that
this company had chosen Coppell because of the pleasing aesthetics of the city.
Councilmembers Sturges and York welcomed this business to the community.
Councilmember Garcia inquired as to the time of completion. Mr. Sieb indicated
the typical time would be approximately 18 months.
13. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Texas Health
System property as Reinvestment Zone No. 18, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
14. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Texas Health
System, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnel] moved to approve Resolution No. 051298.1 approving a Tax
__ Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and Texas Health System, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the
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motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-168, The Hollows at
Northlake Woodlands, zoning change request from SF-9 (Single
Family-9) and TH-1 (Town House Residential-I) to PD-SF-7
(Planned Development Single Family-7), to allow the
development of 91 residential lots on approximately 24 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Beltline Road and
Mockingbird Lane.
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 who wished to speak regarding this item. Steve Parsons, representing the
Applicant, addressed Council asking for the zoning to be changed and indicated
that Weekley Homes had purchased all of the lots. Wayne Barnett, 939 Mallard,
spoke to Council indicating his objection to the zoning change. Bennett Ratllt~, 504
Sofa Lane, spoke against extending Sofa Lane and presented a petition to Council
from homeowners on Sofa Lane. (A copy of the petition is on file in the City
Secretary Department.) After lengthy discussion regarding ingress, egress, alleys,
public safety, density, DART line, traffic issues, and various Council concerns,
Councilmember Tunnel] moved to close the Public Hearing and change the zoning
from TH-1 to SF-9 on the entire tract. Councilraember Wheeler seconded the
motion. Councilmember Sturges requested a consultation with the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:31 p.m. as allowed under the
above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 9:43 p.m.
and re-opened the Regular Session continuing with Item 15.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Applicant asked to have the item tabled. Councilmember Keenan indicated his
desire to see the City work with the developer. Mayor Sheehan remi.ded Council
there was a motion and second on the floor and called for the vote. The motion
carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garda, Stover,
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Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Sturges and
Keenan voting against the motion.
16. Consider approval of The Hollows at Northlake Woodlands,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of 91 residential
lots on approximately 24 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Beltline Road and Mockingbird Lane.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to deny The Hollows at Northlake Woodlands,
Prehminary Plat. Couneilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion to deny
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Couneilmembers Garcia, Sturges,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
A short recess was taken at this time.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-169, Lauren Estates, zoning
change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-SF-7
(Planned Development, Single Family-7) to allow the
development of 3 residential lots on approximately 2 acres of
property located on the west side of Moore Road,
approximately 680 feet south of Sandy Lake Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council indicating conditions 1- 9 were submitted by the Applicant and that
condition 10 had been met. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked
for persons wishing to speak regarding this item. Dewayne Randle, Applicant,
addressed the Council. Dennis Eastin, 147 S. Moore Road, addressed Council
regarding his concerns about drainage on his adjacent property. Mr. Sieb stated
that could be addressed when the plat comes forward. After discussion of Council
regarding the possible gate, private drive, utilities and concerns of Council,
Councilmember Sturges moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No.
PD-169, Lauren Estates, zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to
PD-SF-7 (Planned Development, Single Family-7) to allow the development of 3
residential lots on approximately 2 acres of property located on the west side of
Moore Road, approximately 680 feet south of Sandy Lake Road, subject to the
following conditions: 1) all drives shall be privately owned and maintained by owners;
2) optional security gates shall be accessible by all property owners; 3) private drives
shall be accessible by all property owners; 4) private drive to Lot 3 shall be 24 feet wide;
5) all private drives to be 6 inch concrete with #3 rebar on 24 inch centers on 6 inch
sand cushion; 6) trees shall be placed on each side of private drive leading to Lot 3
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spaced 18 feet apart up to rear of homes placed on Lots 1 and 2, where homes touch 15-
foot building set back; 7) six-foot tall Woodcrete or masonry fence shall be placed at rear
property line (Lots 1 and 2) and at each side of private drive leading to Lot 3. Fence
setback shall be 17 feet from side property line. Fence shall extend to rear of homes
placed on Lots 1 and 2, where homes touch 15-foot building setback line. Fence shall
not be required at garage access of Lots 1 and 2; 8) garages located on Lots 1 and 2
accessed by private drive to Lot 3 shall not face or open to private drive; 9) all plans
shall be submitted to Dewayne Randle Architect for approval prior to construction.
Architect shall review plans within 7 days of receipt. If plans have not been reviewed
within 7 days, plans shall be considered approved and accepted; 10) provision of inside
fire lane radii a minimum of 30' in length. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
18. Consider approval of the Stoneleigh at Riverchase II,
Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of 322
multi-family units on approximately 20 acres of property
located at the southeast and southwest corners of Riverchase
and Fairway Drives.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council indicating that conditions 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 had been met. Mayor Pro
Tem Tunnell inquired as to the timetable of the project. City Manager Jim Witt
indicated that the project should begin in October. Councilmember Sturges moved
to approve Stoneleigh at Riverchase II, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow the
development of 322 multi-family units on approximately 20 acres of property
located at the southeast and southwest corners of Riverchase and Fairway Drives,
subject to the following conditions: 1) no certificate of occupancy will be issued
until Fairway Drive is constructed as per the January 27, 1998 agreement; 2)
provide elevations of the screening wsll; 3) any encroachment into the Dallas Area
Rapid Transit (DART) Right-of-Way, including drainage, will require a permit from
DART; 4) a letter needs to be provided to the City from the Trinity River Authority
(TRA) granting permission to allow the developer to construct on their easement
(including paving and trees); and 5) park development fees of $1,285 per dwelling
unit are required. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
19. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission
be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat
of Stoneleigh at Riverchase II, to allow the development of 322
multi-family units on approximately 20 acres of property
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located at the southeast and southwest corners of Riverchase
and Fairway Drives.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to deny that the Planning and Zoning Commission
be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Stoneleigh at
Riverchase II. Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnel] and Couneilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
20. Consider approval of the Deer Run, Preliminary Plat, to allow
the development of 56 duplex lots on approximately 9 acres of
property located at the northwest corner of Ruby and Coppell
Roads.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council recommending that condition 9 be removed from the plat.
Councilmember Sturges moved to approve Item 20 with the deletion of items 8 and
9 from the plat. The motion died for lack of second. After lengthy discussion of
Council regarding airport noise, and concerns of Council, Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
asked for a consultation with the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Exeuctive Session at 10:30 p.m. as allowed under the
above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 10:37 p.m.
and re-opened the Regular Session continuing with Item 20.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
After lengthy discussion by Council regarding land use, ingress and egress, tree
preservation, and concerns of Council, Councilmember Sturges moved to approve
Deer Run, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of 56 duplex lots on
approximately 9 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Ruby and
Coppell Roads, subject to the following conditions: 1) notations Nos. 8 and 9 to be
deleted from the face of the plat; and 2) place on the face of the plat the following
statement: As part of all executed monetary contracts, a disclosure letter must be
given to home buyers indicating the following: DUE TO D/FW AND LOVE FIELD
AIRPORTS, THERE MAY BE OCCURRENCES OF AMBIENT AIRCRAFT NOISE DUE TO
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AIRCRAFT OVERFLIGHTS. Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion; the motion
carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Sturges and Keenan voting in favor of the motion;
Councilmembers Garcia, Stover and York voting against the motion; and Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnell and Councilmember Wheeler abstaining. The two abstentions counted
as votes in favor of the motion, per the Home Rule Charter, Section 3.1 lB.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Exeuctive Session at 10:47 p.m. as allowed under the
above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 10:54 p.m.
and re-opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
21. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission
be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat
of Deer Run, to allow the development of 56 duplex lots on
approximately 9 acres of property located at the northwest
corner of Ruby and Coppell Roads.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to deny that the Planning and Zoning Commission
be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Deer Run.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler
and York voting in favor of the motion.
22. Consider approval of the Fountain Park, Phase Two Addition,
Lots 1-8, Block D, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of
8 residential lots on approximately 3 acres of property located
along the north side of Sandy Lake Road and along the west
side of Cascade Way.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell inquired about the aerial lines of Lot 7 and if
the screening fence would match the existing fence. Mr. Sieb stated the lines on Lot
7 would be removed and the fence would match the existing fence. Councilmember
Sturges asked about the homeowner's association. Mr. Sieb stated the agreement
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would have to be approved by the City Attorney. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to
approve Fountain Park, Phase Two Addition, Lots 1-8, Block D, Preliminary Plat
subject to the following conditions: 1) aerial lines on Lot 7 being removed; 2) the
screening wall will match the existing screening wall; and 3) proposed rock
retaining wall across the front of the lots neede to be located outside of the right-of-
way, or a right-of-way use agreement must be approved by City Council. The
ownership and maintenance of the wall would be the responsibility of the
homeowner's association. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
23. Consider approval of the Fountain Park, Phase Two Addition,
Lots 1-8, Block D, Final Plat (Secondary PlaO, to allow the
development of 8 residential lots on approximately 3 acres of
property located along the west side of Cascade Way.
Coun~ilmember York moved to approve Fountain Park, Phase Two Addition, Lots
1-8, Block D, Final Plat (Secondary Plat) subject to the following conditions: 1) the
homeowner's association agreement be approved by the City Attorney prior to the
plat being filed with Dallas County; 2) a right-of-way use agreement be firrni~hed
for City Attorney review and receive City Council approval; 3) the proposed rock
retaining wall across the front of the lots neede to be located outside of the right-of-
way, or a right-of-way use agreement must be approved by City Council. The
ownership and maintenance of the wall would be the responsibility of the
Homeowner's Agreement; and 4) park development fees of $1,285 per dwelling unit
are required. Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion; the mot/on carded 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Stover abstained
from the vote. The abstention counted as a vote in favor of the motion, per the
Home Rule Charter, Sect/on 3.1 lB.
24. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Replat
of Lots 1 and 3, Block 7, to allow the development of 2
office/warehouse facilities on approximately 15 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Wrangler and
Enterprise Drives, at the request of HalffAssociates, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council and stated all conditions had been met. Mayor Sheehan opened the
Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up to speak. Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Park West Commerce
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Center, Replat of Lots 1 and 3, Block 7. Councilmember Garcia seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garda, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
25. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Replat
of Lot 3R, Block 8, to allow the development of 2
office/warehouse facilities on approximately 16 acres of
property located at the northwest corner of Wrangler and
Enterprise Drives, at the request of HalffAssociates, Inc~
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and indicated no one had
signed up to speak. Councilmember York moved to dose the Public Hearing and
approve Park West Commerce Center, Replat of Lot 3R, Block 8. Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion.
26. Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Lots 1 &
3, Block 7 and Lot 3R, Block $, Site Plan, to all.ow the
development of 4 office/warehouse facilities on approxamately
31 acres of property located at the northeast and northwest
corners of Wrangler and Enterprise Drives.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council and indicated the Applicant was seeking a variance to the screenlng
wall requirement to allow a living screen. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired about
signage. Mr. Sieb stated the applicant was not requesting a monument sign.
Councilmember Sturges moved to approve Park West Commerce Center, Lots 1 and
3, Block 7 and Lot 3R, Block $, Site Plan; with the approval of a variance to the
screening wall requirement to allow a living screen. Councilmember Garda
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Counc ilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York votiing in
favor of the motion.
27. Consider approval of the Town Center Addition, Lot 1, Block 3,
Final Plat, to allow the development of a 24,620 square foot
retail building on approximately 8 acres of property located at
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the northeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Town Center
Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council and indicated that all conditions had been met. Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell moved to approve Town Center Addition, Lot 1, Block 3, Final Plat.
Coun~.ilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler
and York voting in favor of the motion.
28. Consider approval of the G&K Services, Inc., Laundry Plant
and Office Facility, Minor Plat and Site Plan, to allow the
development of a 67,725 square foot facility on approximately 6
acres of property located along the south and east sides of
Airline Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired about water discharge. Mr. Sieb
stated that Environmental Health had signed off on the project. Councilmember
Wheeler asked about the number of employees. The Applicant stated there would
.... be approximately 70 employees. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell asked if TRA approval
had been received. The Applicant stated the application process was in progress.
Councilmember Sturges moved to approve G&K Services, Inc., Laundry Plant and
Office Facility, Minor Plat and Site Plan subject to the condition that the vinyl
coating on fencing be green in color. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion;
the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
29. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, granting to Denton County Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
d/b/a Coserv Electric, a franchise for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining and operating its electric power
utility system in the City, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
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Mayor Sheehan convened into Exeuctive Session at 11:45 p.m. as allowed under the
above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 12:00
midnight and re-opened the Regular Session, continuing with Item 29.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
John St. Clair, representing the Applicant, made a presentation to Council and
discussed placing the utility lines underground. Councilmember Wheeler expressed
his displeasure of the way the placing of the lines was handled. The Applicant
stated the lines are currently serving Vista Ridge Estates in Lewisville. Curtis
Trivet, Director of Engineering Operations for Co-Serv, stated he knew the lines
were in Coppell and he had approached the City Engineer about permits. He stated
he was not happy about the way he was treated in the Engineering Department.
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Pubhc Works, advised council that
permits are driven by franchise agreements. Mayor Sheehan commended the
Engineering soft for their work and expressed her offense at any derogatory
remarks made about them. Councilmember Wheeler also stated he has full
confdence in the Engineering Department and does not believe they would be rude
to persons seeking assistance. After lengthy discussion, Councilmember Sturges
moved to approve Ordinance No. 98834 granting to Denton County Electric
Cooperative, Inc., d/b/a Coserv Electric, a 6-year franchise for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining and operating its electric power utility system in the
City, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; subject to the following conditions: 1) the
overhead lines in Section A win be buried immediately; 2) the lines in Section B
will be buried within 18 months subject to a force majeure in which case Section B
could be extended to 2 years; and 3) the lines in Section C will be placed
underground no later than 5 years. Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion;
the motion carried 4-3 with Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, and York
voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Stover and Wheeler voting against the motion.
30. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an amendment to Section 29-4 to replace
Paragraph (C) of Subsection 2 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance
in its entirety to permit more than one monument sign on
property in excess of 5 acres with frontage on more than one
street.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council and suggested that Council take this item under advisement until the
first meeting in June. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing. Councilmember
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Tunnell moved to keep the Public Hearing open and continue this item until June
9, 1998. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Couneilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
31. PI, IBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an amendment to Section 34 to replace
Table 1 in its entirety of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance to
modify the number and types of plants listed in the Plant
Palette.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one
had signed up to speak. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing
and approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-189 amendlng Section 34 to replace Table 1 in
its entirety of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance to mod/fy the number and types of
plants listed in the Plant Palette, subject to the deletion from the list of the
following plants: Green Ash, Honey Locust and Catalpa trees. Councilmember
Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion.
32. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract #Q-0398-01 for the
construction of Wrangler Drive to Tiseo Paving Company, Inc.
in the amount of $1,650,508.15; 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 awarding Bid/Contract · Q-
0398-01 for the construction of Wrangler Drive to Tiseo Paving Company, Inc. in
the ~mount of $1,650,508.15; and authorizing the Mayor to s/gn. Couneilmember
Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion.
33. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract#Q-0498-02 for the
construction of Denton Tap Road from Cottonwood Creek to
State Highway 121 Bypass to Rebcon, Inc~ in the amount of
--~ $3,505,046.60; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a presentation to the
Council, discussing the extent of the trails involved with the project and advising he
would like to add in the landscaping that had been removed as the CRDC may be
willing to help with the cost because of the trais. Councilmember York moved to
approve awarding Bid/Contract #Q-0498-02 for the construction of Denton Tap
Road from Cottonwood Creek to State Highway 121 Bypass to Rebcon, Inc. in the
amount of $3,572,687.90; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnel]
and Councilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion.
34. City Manager's Report.
There was no report under this item.
35. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan congratulated the new Councilmembers.
B. Mayor Sheehan reminded everyone that Students in Government would be
conducted in the Count/1 Chamber on Wednesday, May 13th.
C. Mayor Sheehan advised that the Y.M.C.A. would hold their groundbreaking
on May 14th at 3:00 p.m.
D. Mayor Sheehan asked Council to think about appointments to the D/FW
Task Force.
E. Mayor Sheehan reminded everyone of the Chamber Luncheon to be held on
May 20th to honor City Staff.
F. Councilmember York reminded everyone of the Arts Extravaganza on
Thursday.
G. Councilmember Sturges advised that he, Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and City
Manager Jim Witt had attended the Texas Challenge in Houston on Friday,
May 8th.
H. City Secretary Kathleen Roach reminded everyone that early voting for the
runoff election would begin May 13th .....
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned. ) i' ~'~
Candy Sheehan,Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
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