CM 1999-02-09 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
February 2, 1999, 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
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmemlx~r
Doug Stover, 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 regarding possible sale of municipally-owned land.
2. Senior Citizen Land Acquisition.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article_ Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 6:44 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
CM020999
Page 1 of 9
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Senior Citizen Parking.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Dennis Slayton, Parks Operations Superintendent, led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan recognized Troop 842 who were in attendance working on their citizenship
and government badge.
6. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Economic Development Partnership.
William Rohloff, Chairman of the Economic Development Parmership, made a
presentation to the Council discussing growth, the Freeport Tax Exemption, MJDesigns,
and GTE's check for $1,000 to be used for economic development activities.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
A. John Scott, 633 Cambridge Manor Lane, addressed the Council regarding the
Stratford Manor final plat item indicating his support for this project but asked that
the trees be preserved as much as possible. He also expressed his concern about
safety during the construction process.
B. Tracey Garman, 707 Cambridge Manor Lane, also indicated her support of this
project, but expressed her views about the no fill, no build easement and the trees.
CM020~9
Page 2 of 9
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: January 26, 1999.
B. Consider approval of entering into an lnterlocal Cooperation
Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Traffic Signals between
the Texas Department of Transportation, City of Lewisville and City of
Coppell; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of granting a 15-foot underground utility easement
to Texas Utilities Electric Company and Enserch Corporation across
the Magnolia Park site generally west of and adjacent to Denton Tap
Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an ordinance approving voluntary time of use
rate schedules for Texas Utilities Electric Company; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of CoppeR, Texas,
abandoning a nineteen (19) foot temporary emergency access easement
located on Lots 4 and 8, Block 3, in the Asbury Manor subdivision .~_
located along the east side of Copper Road, approximately 540' north
of Parkway Boulevard; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunndl moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, D carrying
Ordinance No. 99861 and E carrying Ordinance No. 99862. Councilmember York
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1157, Burger King, zoning change request
from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Spedal Use Permit) to allow
the development of a 3,925 square foot drive-through restaurant with an
indoor play area on 1.04 acres of property located along the west side of
MacArthur Blvd., approximately 610' north of the D.A.R.T. right-of-way.
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. Socrates Lazaridis, representing the Applicant, made a presentation to the
Council and indicated they would agree to the conditions imposed by the Planning and
CM020999
Page $ of 9
Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired regarding the deceleration lane,
entrances to the property and the sign. Councilmember Stover asked to see the circulation
between the Burger King and the Sonic Drive-in. CouneiImember Keenan asked if this
project was in compliance with the tract approval of eighteen months ago. Councilmember
Wheeler asked about the red tones of the sign and the roof of the building. Councilmember
York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1157, Burger King, zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.E (Commercial, Special Use Permit) to allow
the development of a 3,925 square foot drive-through restaurant with an indoor play area on
1.04 acres of property located along the west side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 610'
north of the D.A.R.T. right-of-way, subject to the following conaitions: 1) landscape plan
and site plan calculations track and meet our landscaping requirement; 2) replace the
Photinia with another approved plant material; 3) revise width of pick-up drive; and 4)
substitute the Cardinal Red tile on the building with a more muted color of red.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell asked to specify the
width of the pick-up drive Councilmember York moved to amend his motion to specify the
width of the pick-up drive from 24' to 16'. Couneilmember Peters seconded the motion to
amend; the motion to amend carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Coundlmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion to amend. Vote was taken on the amended motion which carried 7.0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion.
10. Consider approval of the Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 3, Block 1, Final
Plat, to allow creation of a single lot and the development of a 3,925 square
foot drive-through restaurant with an indoor play area on 1.04 acres of
property located along the west side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 610'
north of the D.A.R.T. right-of-way.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve the Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 3,
Block 1, Final Plat, to allow creation of a single lot and the development of a 3,925 square
foot drive-through restaurant with an indoor play area on 1.04 acres of property located
along the west side of MacArthur Blvd., approximately 610' north of the D.A.R.T. right-of-
way. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting
in favor of the motion.
ll. PUBLIC HEARING-
Consider approval of the Sandy Lake Plaza, Replat of Lot I into Lots I and 2,
Block A, to allow the creation of two separate lots and the recordation of
additional easements on 4.153 acres of property located at the southeast
corner of E. Sandy Lake and S. Moore Roads.
CLVI020999
Page 4 of 9
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 Tem Tunnell moved to dose the Public Hearing and approve Sandy
Lake Plaza, Replat of Lot I into Lots 1 and 2, Block A, to allow the creation of two
separate lots and the recordation of additional easements on 4.153 acres of property located
at the southeast comer of E. Sandy Lake and S. Moore Roads. Councilmember Keenan
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion
and Councilmember York voting against the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Town Center Addition, Replat of Lot 1, Block 3, to
allow the recordation of a revised water service easement on 2.544 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Town
Center Boulevard.
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 Town
Center Addition, Replat of Lot 1, Block 3, to allow the recordation of a revised water
service easement on 2.544 acres of property located at the northeast comer of Denton Tap
Road and Town Center Boulevard. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Shadydale Acres, Replat of Tracts 2, 3, 4, and 5,
Block B, to allow the creation of 13 new residential lots on 4.155 acres of
property located along the south side of Willow Lane, between Oak Trail and
Shadydale 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. Councilmember York moved to dose the Public Hearing and approve Shadydale
Acres, Replat of Tracts 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block B, to allow the creation of 13 new residential
lots on 4.155 acres of property located along the south side of Willow Lane, between Oak
Trail and Shadydale Lane Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
CM020999
Page 5 of 9
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Whispering Hills, Replat of Lots 1-8, Block C, to
allow thc recordation of thc partial release of property within the Lone Star
Gas easement to the eight Whispering Hills property owners adjoining this
property located at the northeast comer of Fieldcrest Loop and Whispering
Hills Drive.
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 regarding this proposal. May Voltz, 120 Fieldcrest Loop, indicated her approval of
this replat. David Tipton, representing Tipton Engineering, addressed some of Ms. Voltz'
questions regarding trees and the timing of the project. Councilmember Stover inquired as
to the impact on the Copper trail system. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell asked why the
subdivision had no alleys. Mr. Sieb stated there would be no trails at this location and the
developer had asked for no alleys. He also stated there would still be an easement on this
property. Mayor Sheehan indicated she did not remember the trail issue being raised during
the process of approving Georgian Place_ Councilmember York moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve the Whispering Hills, Replat of Lots 1-8, Block C, to allow thc
recordation of the partial release of property within the Lone Star Gas easement to the eight
Whispering Hills property owners adjoining this property located at the northeast corner of
Fieldcrest Loop and Whispering Hills Drive subject to the following conditions: 1) amend
the deed document to reflect the newly acquired strip of land; and 2) the dimensions of Lot
8, Block C should be corrected to match the previously recorded plat. Councilmember
Garda seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell voting against the motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the One Twenty One Business Park, Replat of Lots 1
and 2, Phase I, Block 1, and Site Plan of Lot 2, Block 1, to allow the creation
of two lots, and the development of 4 office buildings totaling 163,614 square
feet on Lot 2 located at the southwest corner of Coppell Road and Corporate
Park Boulevard.
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. Councilmember Stover inquired as to the process used for naming streets. Mack
McClure, representing the Applicant, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the One Twenty One Business Park,
Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Phase I, Block 1, and Site Plan of Lot 2, Block 1, to allow the
creation of two lots, and the development of 4 office buildings totaling 163,614 square feet
on Lot 2 located at the southwest corner of Coppell Road and Corporate Park Boulevard;
subject to the following conditions: 1) the Applicant provide thirteen (13) ornamental trees
selected from the city's approved plant palette; 2) Northwestern Boulevard be reflected as
CM020999
Page 6 of 9
Northwestern Drive; and 3) to reflect Campus Drive as a proposed street name change.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Ttmnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion.
16. Consider approval of the Stratford Manor, Final Plat, to allow the
development of a 28-1ot residential subdivision on 15.1256 acres of property
located on the north side of DeForest Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of
MacArthur Blvd.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Bill Anderson, representing the Applicant, made a presentation to the Council.
Kip Allison, 629 Cambridge Manor Lane, Attorney for the Applicant, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Sheehan discussed the "no fill, no build" provision with Mr. Allison.
Mayor Sheehan asked Mr. Anderson to discuss the construction traffic going through the
neighborhood. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell commented about construction, tree preservation
and flood plain study. Mr. Anderson advised the property was not in the flood plain, but
they were awaiting a mitigation plan from FEMA. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnell moved to approve the Stratford Manor, Final Plat, to allow the development of
a 28-Iot residential subdivision on 15.1256 acres of property located on the north side of
DeForest Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of MacArthur Blvd.; subject to the following
conditions: 1) a restrictive covenant shall provide the following wordage: No FILL AND NO
BUILD ON A 20-FOOT EASEMENT ON THE WEST PROPERTY BOUNDARY AND A 3O-FOOT
EASEMENT OF THE EAST PROPERTY BOUNDARY ON ALL LOTS HAVllVG EXISTIIVG TREES. This
statement must also be reflected on the Final Plat and in the Deed Restrictions and
Covenants of the Homeowners Association. This Restrictive Covenant must be reviewed
and approved by the City Attorney. These easements will also be designated and excluded
by description of metes and bounds from any study, including FEMA; 2) submission of
standards for garage orientation to be the same as those employed on the Cambridge Manor
development, approval subject to City Staff; 3) drainage be addressed during the
developmental process; 4) a certified on-site arborist, selected and paid by the developer and
approved by the City, must work with the Leisure Services Department to ensure the
preservation of trees according to the City's Tree Ordinance; 5) flexibility of lot lines to
preserve Tree #608 identified as a possible Champion tree. Preserve Tree #418 by diverting
the roadway around or splitting the roadway around it; 6) ingress and egress to the
development during the construction stage via Stratford Lane; 7) there will be a $1,285 per
dwelling unit park fee; and 8) City Staff is directed to work on the best plan for drainage that
will preserve the most trees. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
CM020999
Page 7 of 9
17.
.... A. Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Holly Hickson-
Broussard from the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
B. Consider approval of appointing a member to the Keep Coppell
Beautiful Committee for a term to expire October 1999.
A.. Mayor Pro Tern Ttmnell moved to approve accepting the resignation of Holly
Hickson-Broussard from the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee. Councilmember
Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in
favor of the motion.
B. Mayor Sheehan advised this item would be postponed until a later date.
18. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
19. City Manager's Report.
There was no City Manager's Report.
20. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan stated there was a meeting of the Substance Abuse Commission and
approximately 50 people attended including 10 students.
B. Mayor Sheehan announced there would be a community forum on Tuesday,
February 16t~ at Coppell Middle School West and a member of the DEA would
speak.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Ttmnell advised that Paragon Cable would be working on the cable
from midnight until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
D. Counciimember York invited all senior male citizens to come to the Valentine's
Dance at the Senior Center.
E. Councilmember Garcia stated Saturday would be the final class for Leadership
Coppell and there would be a graduation at the Chamber luncheon on Wednesday,
February 17, 1999 at Omni Mandalay in Los Colinas.
CM0~
Page 8 of 9
F. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell announced the groundbreaking for the Aquatic/Recreation
Center would be February 27~ from 11:00 until 2:00
G. Councilmember Stover stated soccer season begins Saturday, February 13t~ and
inquired as to the status of the traffic issue in front of the soccer fields.
H. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell advised Pigfest would be held on April 30, May 1~ and 2~.
I. Councilmember Peters offered thanks to Amanda Van Hoosier for her help on the
wildflower garden and the community garden.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
CM020999
Page 9 of 9