CM 1998-09-08 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1998
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
September 8, 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
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Couneilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Kathleen Reach 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. Reitman vs. City of Coppell.
2. ACLU Internet.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:13 p.m. as allowed under the
above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 6:32 p.m.
and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of appointments to Boards/Commissions/
Committees.
B. Discussion of September 10th Council meeting.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
The Reverend Eric Walsh, Sandy Lake Baptist Church, led those present in the
Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Consider acceptance of the resignation of Councilmember
Charles E. Sturges from the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to accept the resignation of Councilmember Sturges
from Place 2. Couneilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Couneilmembers Garcia, Sturges, Keenan and
Wheeler voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Stover and York
abstaining said abstentions counting as votes in favor of the motion, per the Home
Rule Charter, Section 3.1lB. Mayor Sheehan presented Councilmember Sturges
with his dais name plate and commended him on his contributions to the City.
7. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Telecommunications
Board.
Peggy Quinn, Chairman of the Telecommunications Board, made the board's
quarterly presentation to the Council stating C-Link had been a success from the
beginning and covered some upcoming issues to be brought before the Council.
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m 8. Consider appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions and
Committees.
American Red Cross
Councilmember Stover moved to appoint Lynne A. Hubbard to the American Red
Cross for a two-year term and appoint Maureen M. Schreibfeder to the American
Rod Cross for a one-year term. Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
Animal Services Appeal Board
Councilmember Stover moved to appoint Reid A. Garfield to the Animal Services
Appeals Board for a two-year term. Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
-- Board of Adjustment
Councilmember Stover moved to appoint David W. Stonecipher, Cletus C. Glasener
and Mark C. LeGres to the Board of Adjustment for two-year terms, Jamshed J.
Jsmadar and Steven M. Wright to the Board of Adjustment for one-year terms,
Charles E. Armstrong, Jr. and Robert T. Chomlak as Alternates to the Board of
Adjustment for two-year terms, and John F. Hoppie and Eric D. Wewers as
Alternates to the Board of Adjustment for one-year terms. Councilmember Keenan
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
Conduct Review Board
Councilmember York moved to appoint John Alda, Robert A, Turk and Joe F.
Hoerth to the Conduct Roview Board for one-year terms. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
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Coppell Recreation Development Corporation
Councilmember Wheeler moved to appoint Stephen L. Haler, Gary .A Tanel, Kip
Allison, Arleen E. Garza and Karen T. Rodriguez as citizen members to the Coppell
Recreation Development Corporation for two-year terms, and Greg Garcia and
Marsha Tunnell as Council representatives to the Coppell Recreation Development
Corporation for two-year terms. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
Economic Development Partnership Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to appoint William A. Rohloff and Gary D. Roden to
the Economic Development Partnership Committee for two-year terms.
Couneilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion.
Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee
Councilmember Garcia moved to appoint Ray D. Foster, Patricia L. Lambert and
Stephen L. Mobley to the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee for two-year terms,
and Holly M. Hickson-Broussard and Richard Murphy to the Keep Coppell
Beautiful Committee for one-year terms. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garda, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
Library Board
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to appoint Jeanne C. Heath, Douglas K. Glantz and
Patricia A. Saturns to the Library Board for two-year terms, Rachel S. Korman as
an Alternate to the Library Board for a two-year term, and Frankle Greever as an
Alternate to the Library Board for a one-year term. Councilmember Stover
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
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Parks and Recreation Board
Councilmember York moved to appoint Diana L. Ralnes, Bill Markham and
Rene' P. Lawson to the Parks and Recreation Board for two-year terms, Scott K.
Williams, Clarence R. Allen, Jr., Victor H. Burke and Cynthia J. Bishop to the
Parks and Recreation Board for one-year terms, Tracey S. Garman as an Alternate
to the Parks and Recreation Board for a two-year term, and Chris J. Ruska as an
Alternate to the Parks and Recreation Board for a one-year term. Councilmember
Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to appoint Anna T. Kittrell, Texx A. Stewart and
Paul A. Halsey to the Planning and Zoning Commission for two-year terms.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem rl~unrtel] and Couneilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion.
Special Counsel
Councilmember Keenan moved to appoint Clarence R. Allen, Jr., Nicole S. Batten,
Julie C. Jared and Eric D. Wewers as Special Counsel for one-year terms.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion.
Telecommunications Board
Couneilmember Keenan moved to appoint Nicole S. Batten, Peggy Quinn,
William S. Morris and George E. Fry to the Telecommunications Board £or two-year
terms, Rick L. Baumgardner to the Telecommunications Board for a one-year term,
and Beth Ann R. Black as an Alternate to the Telecommunications Board for a two-
year term. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
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9. Citizen's Appearances.
Rodney Marcantel, 458 Sandy Knoll Drive, advised Council that he was in
favor of the zoning change at Castlebury Court.
B. Ed Caldwell, 601 Shadowcrest, addressed Council regarding Open Records
Requests, his meeting with the Mayor and requests to be placed on the
Council agenda.
C. Jerry Baker, 215 Salem Court, spoke to Council regarding the budget and the
undesignated fund balance.
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: August 25, 1998.
B. Consider approval of a Resolution calling a Special
Election for November 3, 1998 to fill the vacancy of City
Councilmember/Place 2, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
C. Consider approval of an amendment to Code of
Ordinances, amending Chapter 2, Article 2-7 expanding
the membership of the Telecommunications Board to
seven regular members with two alternate members and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Coppell, by amending Chapter 5 to amend Article 5-1 and
add Article 5-2 to establish a Municipal Court of Record;
providing for the appointment of the Municipal Judge and
Alternate Municipal Judges; providing for the powers and
duties of the Municipal Judges; providing for the duties of
the Municipal Court Administrator; providing for the
recording of proceedings and for appeals from the
Municipal Court of Record; providing a transcript
preparation fee; providing a repealing clause; providing a --
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severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing
an effective date; and authorizing the mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of a an ordinance restricting on street
parking at certain times except by permit in the
Copperstone Subdivision; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
F. Consider approval of Change Order #3 for the Wagon
Wheel Ranch Elevated Storage Tank Project # WA 96-01 in
the amount of $47,600 to Landmark Structures, Inc~; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of awarding a contract to Shimek,
Jacobs and Finklea Consulting Engineers for the design of
a 12" water line along S.H. 121 from Sandy Lake Road to
Corporate Drive in the amount of $35,650; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
__ H. Consider approval of entering into a License Agreement
with Coppell Apartments II, L.P. for the purpose of
constructing a water line under the City's right-of-way in
Fairway Drive; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1146,
Blue Willow Market Design, zoning change request from
HO-R (Historic Overlay, Retail) to HO-R-S.U.P. (Historic
Overlay, Retail-Special Use Permit) to allow a business
within a residential structure in a commercial district and
on-site asphalt paving in the Historic Overlay District
located at 416 W. Bethel Road, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying
Resolution No. 090898.1, C carrying Ordinance No. 98845, D carrying Ordinance
No. 98846, E carrying Ordinance No. 98847, F, G, H, and I carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-201. Couneilraember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Couneilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Stover
emphasized that Item E was for a "no parkinG" provision in the Copperstone
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subdivision and encouraged citizens not to park in that subdivision to attend sports
events.
At this time a correction was made to the motion on appointment to Animal
Services Appeals Board to appoint for a two-year term rather than a one-year term.
The corrected motion appears above under Animal Services Appeals Board in
Item 8.
At this time, the motion was made to make appointments to the
Telecommunications Board. The motion appears above under Telecommunications
Board in Item 8.
11. Consider approval of an Ordinance approving and adopting the
budget for the City of Coppell for the Fiscal Year October 1,
1998 through September 30, 1999, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Councilmember Keenan pointed out that the undesignated fund balance helped
contribute to the City's high bond rating and helped with interest costs.
Councilmember Stover moved to approve Ordinance No. 98848 approving and
adopting the budget for the City of Coppell for the Fiscal Year October 1, 1998
through September 30, 1999, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
12. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
levying the Ad Valorem Taxes for the year 1998 at .648615100
taxable valuation of which .41870 for operations and
maintenance and .22990 for interest and sinking, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 98849 levying the Ad
Valorem Taxes for the year 1998 at .648615100 taxable valuation of which .41870
for operations and maintenance and .22990 for interest and sinking, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Couneilmember Stover seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion .......
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13. Consider approval of an ordinance to revise the Daily Water
Conservation Plan to allow the plan to be extended beyond
September 15; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council and advised that he was
asking to extend the plan to October 4, 1998. Councilmember Stover commended
citizens on their compliance to the plan. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve
Ordinance No. 98850 to revise the Daily Water Conservation Plan to allow the plan
to be extended beyond September 15 with the following corrections: Page 3
paragraph C should be revised to read 'Depending on the availability of water and
the City's ability to supply essential water demands and fire protection, the City
Manager, upon notification to the City Council, may implement the Daily Water
Conservation Plan prior to May 15 or extend the plan beyond September 15, in any
given
year" ; and author/zing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Keenan seconded
the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro TemTunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Freeport North, Block 1, Lot 1, Replat,
to allow the layout of additional fire lanes to serve the 125,103
square foot building under construction on property located at
the northwest corner of Gateview Boulevard and Royal Lane.
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 the Freeport North, Block 1, Lot 1, Replat, to allow the layout of
additional fire lanes to serve the 125,103 square foot building under construction on
property located at the northwest comer of Gateview Boulevard and Royal Lane.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider approval of an extension of time as it applies to the
expiration date of the Final Plat of Coppell Greens, Phase One,
property located along the west side of Denton Tap Road,
approximately 800 feet north of the 121 Bypass, granting a
seven-month extension from its original filing deadline of
March 9, 1998.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Councilmember York moved to approve an extension of time as it
applies to the expiration date of the Final Plat of Coppell Greens, Phase One,
property located along the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 800 feet
north of the 121 Bypass, granting a seven-month extension from its original filing
deadline of March 9, 1998. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion
carried 5-1 with Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting
in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell voting against the motion.
16. Reconsideration of Case No. PD-170, Castlebury Court, zoning
change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-SF-7
(Planned Development, Single Family-7) to allow a residential
development on 5.75 acres of property located along the south
side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 278 feet west of Lodge
Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
Council indicating that Mayor Pro Tern Tunnel] had requested to have this item
placed on the agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to reconsider Case No.
PD-170, Castlebury Court, zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to --
PD-SF-7 (Planned Development, Single Family-7) to allow a residential
development on 5.75 acres of property located along the south side of Sandy Lake
Road, approximately 278 feet west of Lodge Road. Councilmember Wheeler
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
17. Consider Case No. PD-170, Castlebury Court, zoning change
request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-SF-7 (Planned
Development, Single Family-7) to allow the development of 19
residential lots on 5.75 acres of property located along the
south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 278 feet west of
Lodge Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell discussed zoning and surrounding uses.
Councilmember Stover stated he was in favor of this project now and congratulated
the Applicant for being willing to compromise. Councilmember Wheeler
commended the Applicant. Coun~ilmember Keenan indicated he was against the
zoning change and would go for PD-SF-9. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell stated that each
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piece of property should be considered individually. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved
to approve Case No. PD-170, Castlebury Court, zoning change request from SF-12
(Single Family-12) to PD-SF-7 (Planned'Development, Single Family-7) to allow the
development of 19 residential lots on 5.75 acres of property located along the south
side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 278 feet west of Lodge Road; subject to the
following conditions: 1) correct zoning errors on the PD-Detailed Site Plan relative
to the zOning on the TU site to read SF-12; 2) as volunteered by the applicant, use
U. S. Brick Canterbury King Size/light limestone combo (Mineral WelLs Plant) for
the screenwall adjacent to Sandy Lake Road; 3) house sizes to be a minimum of
2,000 square feet; and 4) fence line to be moved back to save trees along the
property llne. Couneilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Stover, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Keenan voting against the
motion.
18. Consider approval of the Castlebury Court, Preliminary Plat, to
allow the development of 19 residential lots on 5.75 acres of
land located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 278 feet west of Lodge Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve the Castlebury Court,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of 19 residential lots on 5.75 acres of
land located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 278 feet west
of Lodge Road; subject to the following conditions: 1) a right-of-way for existing
alley for radius on required alley adjacent to property (southwest corner of
development) needs to be provided. Couneilmember Wheeler seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stever, 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 Castlebury Court to allow the development of 19 residential
lots on 5.75 acres of land located along the south side of Sandy
Lake Road, approximately 278 feet west of Lodge Road.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to deny that the Planning and Zoning Commi~ion
be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Castlebury Court
to allow the development of 19 residential lots on 5.75 acres of land located along
the south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 278 feet west of Lodge Road.
Couneilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried 4-2 with
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Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, and Wheeler voting
in favor of the motion and Couneilmembers Stover and York voting against the
motion.
20. Reconsideration of Northlake Woodlands East, Phase 10B,
Replat of Lot 25, to allow the creation of two lots on 58,042
square feet of property located along the west side of
MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 135 feet north of Condor
Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council indicating that Councilmember York had requested to have this item
placed on the agenda. Councilmember York moved to reconsider Northlake
Woodlands East, Phase 10B, Replat of Lot 25, to allow the creation of two lots on
58,042 square feet of property located along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard,
approximately 135 feet north of Condor Drive. Couneilmember Keenan seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Couneilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
21. Consider approval of the Northlake Woodlands East, Phase 10B,
Replat of Lot 25, to allow the creation of two lots on 58,042
square feet of property located along the west side of
MacArthur Boulevard, approximately 135 feet nOrth of Condor
Drive.
Gary Sieb, Director of P]anning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council stating that the Engineering Department had concerns with the new
proposal regarding traffic safety. Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public
Works, made a presentation to Council stating the first proposal was more in
compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance. A deceleration lane and the turning
radius for the driveway was discussed. John Smith, developer, made a presentation
to the Council. Couneilmember York asked the developer if he would be willing to
put a 20-foot radius on the driveway. Couneilmember Wheeler stated he voted
agninst the proposal the first time based on engineering comments and if the radius
of the driveway were widened he would vote for the proposal. Councilmember
Stover stated he had also voted against the original proposal because of safety and
would support the new proposal. City Manager Jim Witt addressed the issue of
location of shared driveway. Councilmember York moved to approve the Northlake
Woodlands East, Phase 10B, Replat of Lot 25, to allow the creation of two lots on
58,042 square feet of property located along the west side of MacArthur Boulevard,
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-- approximately 135 feet north of Condor Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1) variance approval to Section IA-12 of Appendix C of the Subdivision Ordinance,
which would otherwise require that residential lots have no direct access to South
MacArthur Boulevard and the driveway is to be equally shared by both lots; 2)
there will be a 20-foot drive return radius on the driveway from MacArthur
Boulevard; and 3) for aesthetic purposes, a circular parking area shall be developed
on each lot. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Sheehan advised that Councilmember Keenan had filed a conflict of interest
with the City Secretary Department for Item 22 and Item 23 and would not
participate in the discussion and vote on those two items.
A short recess was taken at this time.
22. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-171, GTE Shared Services
Center, zoning change request from HC (Highway Commercial)
to PD-HC (Planned Development, Highway Commercial) to
allow the development of two 5-story office buildings on 23.4418
acres of property located at the northeast corner of Corporate
Park Boulevard and S.H. 121.
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. Mille Webster, Applicant, stated he was available for
questions of Council. Councilmember Stover inquired about the GTE merger and
its effect on this proposal. The Applicant stated they had been assured by GTE that
this project would carry through. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell asked about landscaping
requirements and traffic at Copper Road and Highway 121. Councilmember York
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. PD-171, GTE Shared
Services Center, zoning change request from HC (Highway Commercial) to PD-HC
(Planned Development, Highway Commercial) to allow the development of two 5-
story office buildings on 23.4418 acres of property located at the northeast corner of
Corporate Park Boulevard and S.H. 121, subject to the following conditions: 1) any
driveway access to SH 121 frontage road must be approved by the Texas
Department of Transportation; 2) show the right-of-way widths for both legs of
Copper Road so the City can verify that there is enough right-of-way to reconstruct
Copper Road; 3) show right-of-way dedication for horizontal curve on Coppell Road
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at the northeast corner of property for future alignment of Coppell Road; and 4) a 3-
foot high berm, adjacent to the 121 right-of-way with landscaping to be provided
along the top of the berm. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion
carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
23. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the GTE Shared Services Center Addition,
Replat and Minor Plat, to allow the creation of two new lots, as
well as to permit, the development of two 5-story office
buildings on Lot 1 located at the northeast'corner of Corporate
Park Boulevard and S.H. 12i.
Gary Sieb, Director of PlaDning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that one
person had signed up, but they were not present at the time. Couno-ilmember York
moved to approve the GTE Shared Services Center Addition, Replat and Minor
Plat, to allow the creation of two new lots, as well as to permit the development of
two 5-story office buildings on Lot 1 located at the northeast corner of Corporate
Park Boulevard and S.H. 121, subject to the following conditions: 1) delete the
Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission signature block, as well as the
paragraph above the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commisson signature
block stating that the replat was approved by formal action by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and add City Secretary's signature block; 2) any driveway
access to SH 121 frontage road must be approved by the Texas Department of
Transportation; 3) show the right-of-way widths for both legs of Coppell Road so the
City can verify that there is enough right-of-way to reconstruct Coppell Road; and
4) show right-of-way dedication for horizontal curve on Coppell Road at the
northeast corner of property for future alignment of Coppell Road. Couneilmember
Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
and Councilmembers Garcia, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion. Councilmember York welcomed GTE to the City of Coppell. Mr. Webster
complimented the City and expressed his pleasure of working with City stiff,
Councilmember Keenan rejoined Council at this time.
24. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Replat
of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 and Site Plan, to allow the redefinition
of a common lot line between Lot 1 and 2, as well as to permit
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the development of 2 office buildings totaling 208,564 square
feet on Lot 2, located at the northwest corner of South Beltline
Road and Wrangler Drive.
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 inquired about parking and
loading spaces and the timetable for parking to be built. Councilmember York
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the Park West Commerce Center,
Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5 and Site Plan, to allow the redefinition of a common
lot line between Lot 1 and 2, as well as to permit the development of 2 office
buildings totaling 208,564 square feet on Lot 2, located at the northwest comer of
South Belt. llne Road and Wrangler Drive. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
25. Consider approval of the Deer Run, Final Plat, to allow the
development of 56 duplex lots on approximately 9 acres of
property located at the northwest corner of Ruby and South
Coppell Roads.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Councilmember Keenan asked about notice of property being in the
flight path. Mr. Sieb stated that Condition 9 addressed that issue. Councilmember
Keenan moved to approve the Deer Run, Final Plat, to allow the development of 56
duplex lots on approximately 9 acres of property located at the northwest comer of
Ruby and South Coppell Roads. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Keenan, Stover and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember York
voting against the motion.
26. Consider approval of the Stoneleigh at Riverchase II, Final
Plat, 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. Councilmember York asked about the timetable for the light being
placed at Fairway Drive and Beltline Road. Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering
and Public Works, addressed the traffic light issue. Councilmember Keenan moved
to approve the Stoneleigh at Riverchase H, Final Plat, to allow the development of
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322 multi-family units on approgimately 20 acres of property located at the
southeast and southwest corners of Riverchase and Fairway Drives subject to the
condition that this property is impacted by the $1,285 per dwelling unit park
development fees. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-
0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Counocilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
27. Consider approval of the Fire Station No. 1, Lot 1, Block 1,
Coppell Animal Shelter Facility, Site Plan, to allow the
development of an approximate 4,100 square foot facility on
3.64 acres of property located at the northwest corner of
Southwestern Blvd. and South Coppell Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to
the Council. Councilmember York moved to approve the Fire Station No. 1, Lot 1,
Block 1, Coppell Animal Shelter Facility, Site Plan, to allow the development of an
approximate 4,100 square foot facility on 3.64 acres of property located at the
northwest corner of Southwestern Blvd. and South Coppell Road. Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
28. Review of goals and objectives for 1997-98.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to Council reviewing objectives
achieved, including Wagon Wheel Park, the aquatic center, road improvements,
maintenance plan for the infrastructure and the Parks and Recreation Open Space
Master Plan.
29. Review of Open Records process.
Mayor Sheehan stated she had received some response to her offer to meet with
citizens about open records procedures. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell stated she was
serving on an Attorney General advisory committee concerning open government
and open records and asked Council to turn in any questions they had to her.
30. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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At this time the motion appointing members to the Telecommunication Board was
corrected to show that George Fry's appointment would be for two years instead of
one. The corrected motion appears above under Telecommunications Board in
Item 8.
31. City Manager's Report.
A. Freeport Exemption Study,
City Manager Jim Witt stated the Economic Development Partnership
Committee had met and disussed a letter that was sent bulk mail to Coppell
citizens about the Freeport Exemption for the school district. Mr. Witt
advised that a study had been endorsed by the Economic Development
Partnership Committee and is due back the end of September. Mr. Witt
asked that the City pick up the tab for the study to avoid the charge of a
biased report. Council voiced its displeasure at the letter being sent
anonymously and indicated support for the study.
B. City Manager Jim Witt discussed assigning an officer to the Fairway
Drive/Beltllne intersection until a light could be erected.
C. City Manager Jim Witt advised that new Police Chief Roy Osborne would
begin his duties on Monday, September 14, 1998.
32. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan stated that she and City Manager Jim Witt had met with
Greg Juro with the FAA concerning airport issues.
B. Mayor Sheehan advised that a special called meeting would be held on
September 10th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the pool and recreation center.
C. Mayor Sheehan stated she would be meeting with the person appointed by
the Denton County Committee for Countywide Substance Abuse Program
and they would be speaking at the September 21st school board meetng.
D. Councilmember York asked Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmember
Garcia the status on the team-building outing.
E. Councilmember York asked City Manager Jim Witt and Deputy City
Manager Clay Phillips to compliment Fire Chief Bob Kruse on the
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outstanding job done during the emergency earlier in the day when the gas
llne was cut.
F. Councilmember York urged citizens to attend the spaghetti dinner at the
high school and to attend the football game Friday night.
G. Councilmember York stated that a Master Park Plan hearing had been held
and a joint agreement with the school district was discussed.
H. Councilmember Keenan advised that the St. Ann Community Carnival would
be held September 11-13.
I. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell stated the Texas Municipal League had asked her to
serve on the Resolutions Committee.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
C andy SheehN, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
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