CM 1999-03-09 NIINUTES OF MARCH 9, 1999
_ The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
March 9, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, CoppeR, Texas. The following members were present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
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 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. Sowell, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
2. Mavex Coppell Crossing vs. The City of Coppell, Texas.
3. DFW Flight Related Issues.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Airport Planning Issues.
__ B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Pastor Ken Hovland of the Rejoice Lutheran Church 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 Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee.
Richard Murphy, Chairman of the Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee, made a presentation
to the Council.
7. Presentation by the Coppell Airport Advisory Committee.
Marsha Szerlip, Chairman of the Coppell Airport Advisory Committee, made a
presentation to the Council.Mayor and Council expressed their appreciation to the
Committee for all their work.
8. PROCLAMATION:
A. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of March 21-27,
1999 as Poison Prevention Week in the City of Coppell, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation and presented the same to Fire Chief Bob Kruse.
Councilmember York moved to approve a Proclamation naming the week of March 21-27,
1999 as Poison Prevention Week in the City of Coppell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
9. Citizen's Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up to speak under this item.
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CONSENT AGENDA
.... 10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 23, 1999.
B. Consider approval of extending the contract for Cleaning and Related
Services of Municipal Buildings (Bid Q 0198-05) to Members Building
Maintenance Corporation in the mount of $52,252.08 for an
additional one year period beginning April 1, 1999.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1131R, Chadick Art
Annex, zoning change request for property zoned HO-R-S.U.P.
(Historic Overlay, Retail, Special Use Permit), to allow an attached
gable sign on an existing commercial building, as well as to permit a
wooden monument sign and a wooden screen for a proposed dumpster
on 1.37 acres of property located at 509 1/2 W. Bethel Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-174, ProofRock
Waterproofing Systems, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to
PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial) to allow a 1,560 square
..... foot storage addition to an existing residential structure on Commercial
property located at 196 Southwestern Boulevard, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance changing the name of Corporate
Park Boulevard to Canyon Drive between North Copper Road and
S.H. 121, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of an Agreement for Mutual Aid Law Enforcement
by and between the D/FW International Airport and the City of
Copper and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem TunneI1 moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-216, D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-217, E carrying
Ordinance No. 99865 and F. Councilmember York 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.
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11. Consider approval of a six-month extension of time as it applies to the
expiration date of the Final Plat of Deer Run, property located at the
northwest comer of Ruby and South Coppell Roads.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Councilmember York moved to approve a six-month extension of time as it
applies to the expiration date of the Final Plat of Deer Run, property located at the
northwest corner of Ruby and South Coppell Roads. Councilmember Keenan seconded the
motion; the motion failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Keenan and York voting in favor of the
motion and Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover and
Wheeler voting against the motion.
12. Consider approval of a six-month extension of time as it applies to the
expiration date of the Final Plat of Stoneleigh at Riverchase II, property
located at the southeast and southwest comers of Riverchase and Fairway
Drives.
Mayor Sheehan advised this item had been pulled by the Applicant.
13. Consider approval of a six-month extension of time as it applies to the
expiration date of the Preliminary Plat for Windsor Estates, 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 Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a six-month extension of time as it
applies to the expiration date of the Preliminary Plat for W'mdsor Estates, a 26-1ot
residential subdivision on 15.78 acres of property located approximately 540' east of Allen
Road at the end of DeForest Road. Councilmember Peters 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.
14. 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 The Industrial Group, described as One Twenty One Business Park,
Phase 1, Block 1 (21.6047 acres) located at the southeast corner of State
Highway 121 and Corporate Park Boulevard.
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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 Peters moved to close the Public Hearing Councilmember
Garda 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.
15. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating The Industrial Group property
as Reinvestment Zone No. 24, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 99863 designating The Industrial
Group property as Reinvestment Zone No. 24, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Garcia 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.
16. 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 CFH-FTAX Limited Partnership described as Freeport North
Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 (7.178 acres) located at the southeast corner of Royal
Lane and Northpoint 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 moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Ordinance No. 99864 designating CFH-FTAX Limited Partnership property as
Reinvestment Zone No. 25, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Stover
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.
17. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating CFtt-FTAX Limited
Parmership property as Reinvestment Zone No. 25, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 16. See Item 16 for minutes.
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18. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1155, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant, zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use
Permit), to allow a 4,000 square foot restaurant on a .913 acre tract of
property located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road; along the south
side of the St. Louis & Southwestern Railroad right-of-way.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Heating and advised that the Applicant was the
only person signed up to speak. T. D. Dickey, Jr., Applicant, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired about the parking. Councilmember Stover
asked whether the Applicant planned to seek an alcohol permit. Coundlmember Garda
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1155, Dickey's Barbecue
Restaurant, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special
Use Permi0, to allow a 4,000 square foot restaurant on a .913 acre tract of property located
along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road; along the south side of the St. Louis &
Southwestern Railroad right-of-way subject to the following conditions: 1) accept the 1,071
square feet of right-of-way planting to count as part of the required landscaping; 2) modify
the site data information on the Site Plan to match the Landscape data on the Landscape
Plan; 3) the Landscape and Irrigation Plan should be signed and sealed by the appropriate
professional; and 4) approve submitted building materials, which will be specified in the
ordinance. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion. Mr. Sieb stated the colors should
be specified and the hours of operation. Councilmember Garcia moved to amend his
motion to specify the operating hours as 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. seven days per week and
spedfyMg the color of bricks and materials as submitted. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded
the motion; the motion to amend carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garda, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion. Vote was taken on the amended motion; amended motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion.
19. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-176, McMillan Estate, zoning change
request from SF-9 and C (Single Family-9 and Commercial) to PD-SF-9
(Planned Development, Single Farnily-9), to allow be development of a
single residential home on 1.49 acres of property located along the north side
of Bethel Road, approximately 120' east of Hearthstone 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 wishing to
speak regarding this proposal. Larry Wender, 310 Hearthstone Lane, Paul Volpe, 306
Hearthstone Lane, and William Webb, 334 Brock Street, stated they have no opposition to
the house being built, but were against the construction of the pool and cabana. Terry
Holmes, Applicant, made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Garcia inquired
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as to the method of accessing the back of the property with equipment. Councilmember
Keenan asked about the drainage pipe and floodplain boundary. Ken Griffin, Director of
Engineering and Public Works, made a presentation to the Council. After lengthy
discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case
No. PD-176, McMillan Estate, zoning change request from SF-9 and C (Single Family-9
and Commercial) to PD-SF-9 (Planned Development, Single Family-9), to allow the
development of a single residential home on 1.49 acres of property located along the north
side of Bethel Road, approximately 120' east of Hearthstone Lane subject to the following
conditions: 1) no improvements or grading will be allowed within the 100-year floodplain
until a floodplain study is reviewed and approved and a floodplain permit is issued; and 2)
due to the erosive banks of the creek, erosion protection may be needed and, if needed, will
be provided by the property owner. Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Keenan, and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Stover and York
voting against the motion.
20. Consider approval of the McMlillan Estate, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to
allow the development of a single residential home on 1.49 acres of property
located along the north side of Bethel Road, approximately 120' east of
Hearthstone Lane.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve the McMillan Estate, Lot 1, Block 1,
Minor Plat, to allow the development of a single residential home on 1.49 acres of property
located along the north side of Bethel Road, approximately 120' east of Hearthstone Lane,
subject to the following conditions: 1) acknowledgement that no improvements or grading
will be allowed in the 100-year floodplain, and delineate the FEMA floodplain on the plat;
2) clearly show zoning boundaries on this property, as well as the zoning surrounding this
plat; and 3) provide the drainage easement requested by Enghaeedng- recognize that due to
the erosive banks of the creek, erosion protection may be needed and, if needed, will be
provided by the property owner. Councilmember Peters 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.
A short recess was taken at this time.
21. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-175, Estates of Denton Creek, zoning
change request from SF-12 (Single Family 12) to PD-SF-9 (Planned
Development, Single Family-9), to allow the development of a 55 residential
lot subdivision on 28.21 acres of property located along the north side of
~-- Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,000' east of N. Mac. Arthur Blvd.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Plarming and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons who wish
to speak regarding this proposal. Kathy Ingle, 200 E. Beltline Road, expressed her concerns
with the proposal and indicated her ownership of adjacent property. Mike Daniel,
representing the Applicant, made a presentation to the Council. Terry Holmes, Applicant,
made a presentation to the Coundl. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to close the Public
Hearing and deny Case No. PD-175, Estates of Denton Creek, zoning change request from
SF-12 (Single Family 12) to PD-SF-9 (Planned Development, Single Family-9), to allow the
development of a 55 residential lot subdivision on 28.21 acres of property located along the
north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,000' east of N. MacArthur BlvcL
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro
Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting
in favor of the motion to deny.
22. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-157R4, Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning
change for property zoned LI (Light Industrial) to PD-C (Planned
Development, Commercial), incorporating a new 8,000 square foot retail
building into an existing commerdal planned development located at the
southwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Blvd.
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. John Evans, Applicant, made a presentation to the Council. Council expressed
concerns and held a lengthy discussion with the Applicant regarding the plans being brought
to Council differing from the plans approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and deny Case No. PD-157R4,
Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning change for property zoned LI (Light Industrial) to PD-C
(Planned Development, Commercial), incorporating a new 8,000 square foot retail building
into an existing commercial planned development located at the southwest corner of
Beltline Road and MacArthur Blvd. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion. Paul
Vernon, 5950 Berkshire Lane, one of the Co-Applicants, requested permission to speak and
addressed Council and requested an opinion from the City Attorney. City Attorney
Peter G. Smith addressed the questions of Mr. Vernon. Councilmember Stover inquired if
there was any interest of Council to table this matter until the next Council meeting in order
to give staff more time to look at it. Mr. Sieb indicated his recommendation was to deny the
proposal. Councilmember Stover withdrew his suggestion. Vote was taken on the motion
to deny; the motion to deny carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion to deny and
Councilmember Keenan voting against the motion to deny.
23. Consider approval of the Copper Crossing Addition, Lot 2, Block 1, Site
Plan, to allow the development of two office/showroom buildings on 3.2
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acres of property located west of MacArthur Blvd., along the north side of the
D.A.R.T. right-of-way and along the east side of the Dallas Power & Light
Company easement.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Councilmember York moved to approve Coppell Crossing Addition, Lot 2, Block
1, Site Plan, to allow the development of two office/showroom buildings on 3.2 acres of
property located west of MacArthur Blvd., along the north side of the D.A.R.T right-of-
way and along the east side of the Dallas Power & Light Company easement, subject to the
following conditions: 1) the landscape plan must be sealed by a licensed landscape architect
or a bona fide nurseryman; 2) indicate on the Site Plan the verbiage provided by City
Attorney regarding the 24' emergency apparatus access road; and 3) building materials to
match those used on Phase I. Councilmember Garda 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.
24. Consider approval of the Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center, Lot 1,
Block A, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a 37,734
square foot aquatic and recreation center on 31.62 acres of property located
along the north side of Parkway Boulevard, approximately 270' west of
Parkview Place.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve the Coppell Aquatic and Recreation
Center, Lot 1, Block A, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a
37,734 square foot aquatic and recreation center on 31.62 acres of property located along
the north side of Parkway Boulevard, approximately 270' west of Parkview Place, subject to
the condition that all planting islands must contain at least one tree; and to approve that the
Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final
Plat of the Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center. 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.
25. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the
authority responsible for the approval of thc Final Plat of the Coppell Aquatic
and Recreation Center, Lot 1, Block A, to allow the development of a 37,734
square foot aquatic and recreation center on 31.62 acres of property located
along thc north side of Parkway Boulevard, approximately 270' west of
Parkview Place.
This item was considered under Item 24. See Item 24 for minutes.
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26. Consider approval of awarding Bid # Q-0199-05 in an amount not to exceed
$218,436.65 for the purchase of water meters in the following manner: Master
Meter- Spec #0100 - all sizes; Spec #0300 - 3", 4", 6"; Spec # 0400 6" & 8"
//Hersey Meters - Spec #0300 8'; Spec #0400 4"; Spec #0500 aH sizes;//
Sensus Technologies Spec #0600 3" less connector.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve awarding Bid 8 Q-0199-05 in an amount not to
exceed $218,436.65 for the purchase of water meters in the following manner: Master Meter
- Spec 80100 - all sizes; Spec 80300 - Y', 4", 6"; Spec 8 0400 6" & 8"//Hersey Meters -
Spec 80300 8"; Spec 80400 4"; Spec 80500 all sizes;//Sensus Technologies Spec 80600 3"
less connector. 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.
27. Consider approval of appointing a member to fill the vacancy on the Keep
Coppell Beautiful Committee, said term to expire in October 1999.
Councilmember Wheder moved to appoint Mack McCurry to fill the vacancy on the Keep
Coppell Beautiful Committee, said term to expire October 1999. Councilmember York
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.
28. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
29. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt advised a briefing regarding the Freeport Exemption would
be held Monday, March 15' at 7:30 p.m. at Town Center.
30. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan congratulated the Coppell Cowboys Basketball Team and expressed
support for their participation in Austin.
B. Mayor Sheehan advised the Mayor's Quarterly Breakfast with the chairmen and vice-
chairmen of the City's Boards and Commissions was held on Saturday, March 6*.
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C. Mayor Sheehan stated the next meeting of the Substance Abuse Committee would
..... be held April 8ta at 7:00 p.m.
D. Mayor Sheehan announced the Easter Egg Hunt would be held April 3~a.
E. Mayor Sheehan stated Trash-off Day would be April l0ta.
F. Mayor Sheehan advised the Library would hold a 25-year Anniversary Celebration
on June 12ta.
G. Mayor Sheehan inquired as to any interest in attending a Transportation Partners in
Mobility meeting to be held on March 24ta and 25ta.
H. Mayor Sheehan asked for Councilmembers to advise the City Secretary of vacations
as they are scheduled.
I. Councilmember Stover reminded everyone that Saturday, March 13ta would be the
CISD Bond Election.
J. Councilmember Stover thanked Gary Sims, Brad Reid and the Leisure Services
Department for the groundbreaking of the Aquatic Center and the Family Fish.
..... K. Mayor Sheehan asked Councilmember Stover to talk about an award he had
received. Councilmember Stover stated he had received the award for Junior
Achievement Volunteer of the Year for the Junior Achievement of Dallas.
L. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell announced Pigfest would be April 30ta through May 2~a.
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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