CM 1999-05-11 MINUTES OF MAY 11, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
May 11, 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 Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmembex (late arrival)
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Secretary Libby Ball and City
Attorney Robert E. Hager.
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. Land Acquisition for recreational development.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session A. Discussion of Ray Turco Survey.
B. Discussion of Appointment of Mayor Pro Tern.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
The Reverend Ken Hovland of Rejoice Lutheran Church led those present in the
Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Swearing-in of Mayor and Councilmembers Place 2, 4 and 6.
The Honorable Marian Moseley, Judge of the Coppell Municipal Court, swore in Mayor
Candy Sheehan.
Mayor Sheehan swore in Councilmember Jayne Peters, Place 2; Councilmember Marsha
Tunnell, Place 4 and Councilmember Larry Wheeler, Place 6.
7. Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem as required by Section 3.05 of the
Home Rule Chaxter. ---
Councilmember Stover moved to table this item until the first meeting in June after the
Council retreat. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion. Councilmember Wheeler
stated he disagreed with the motion and pointed out the provisions of the election of the
Mayor Pro Tern as set out in the City Charter. Councilmember Keenan agreed with
Councilmember Stover in that issues need to be discussed between Council, but stated he
held with the Charter and the issue should be voted on. Vote was taken wherein the motion
failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Peters and Stover voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, Tunnell, Wheeler and York voting against the motion.
Councilmember Keenan moved to nominate Marsha Tunnell to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Keenan, wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmembers Peters and Stover voting against the motion.
8. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of May 15
through May 22, 1999 as COPPELL FAMILY YMCA WEEK, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign ......
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B. Consider approval of a Proclamation proclaiming May 15, 1999 as
~_ "Peace Officers' Memorial Day", providing City Council support and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of a proclamation naming May 22-28, 1999 as
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
D. Consider approval of a Proclamation thanking the Church of Christ of
Latter Day Saints for their Community Service on April 24, 1999; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A. Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Curt
I-Iazelbaker, Bill Anderson and Randy Brown. Mayor Pro Tern Turmell moved to
approve a proclamation naming the week of May 15 through May 22, 1999 as
"Coppell Family Ymca Week," and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garda, Peters, 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 Sgt.
Derrick Watson. Sgt. Watson advised there would be a reception for the parents of
_ Donald Swearingon at the Coppell Police Department on May 14, 1999 at 2:00 p.m.
and invited everyone to attend. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve a
Proclamation proclaiming May 15, 1999 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 Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor
of the motion.
C. Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record. Mayor Pro Tem Turmell
moved to approve a proclamation naming May 22-28, 1999 as "National Safe
Boating Week," and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garda, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor
of the motion.
D. Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to
President Don Combs, John Elieson, Bruce Jensen, and grent Rich. Couneilmember
York thanked the church for all their work and thanked Dennis Slayton, Parks
Superintendent, for coordinating the event. Councilmember York moved to approve
a Proclamation thanking the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints for their
Community Service on April 24, 1999; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
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Tunnell and Councilmembers Garda, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York
voting in favor of the motion ....
9. Presentation of proclamation from the Church of the Latter-Day Saints to the
City of Coppell.
President Don Combs presented a proclamation from the Church and thanked Mayor and
Council and Dennis Slayton, Parks Superintendent, for coordinating the event. Mr. Combs
also announced they were putting together an effort to assist in the cleanup from the
tornado in Oklahoma and invited anyone interested to join them.
10. Presentation by Ms. Button's 4t~ grade class from Lakeside Elementary
regarding the Coppell postcard.
Ms. Burton's 4m grade class from Lakeside Elementary School presented a postcard they had
designed for the City of Coppell as part of an online project.
11. Presentation by Ray Turco regarding results of Citizen Survey.
Ray Turco made a presentation to the Council regarding his annual Citizen Survey City
Manager Jim Witt advised the final report would be available in the W'flliam T. Cozby
Public Library.
12. Quarterly presentation to Coundl by the Economic Development Partnership
Committee.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
13. Citizen's Appearances.
A. R.G. Harrell, 548 Oak Grove, remembered Officer Swearingon and commended Sgt.
Wingo on exposing the "special list."
B. Richard Murphy, 232 Willow Springs Drive, advised of an effort to assist the recent
tornado victim.~.
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CONSENT AGENDA
14. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 27, 1999.
B. Consider approval of extending Bid/Contract #Q-0196-01 for the 1999
Street Repair Project to Abcon Paving in an amount not to exceed
$60,000.00, as budgeted; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C. Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning a portion of a drainage
and sanitary sewer easement along the rear of Lot 34R, Block D
Lakewood Estates (120 Hollywood Drive); and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
D. Consider approval of a variance for an Interim Permit on approval of
City Engineer to Floodplain Management Ordinance No. 94-639,
Axtide 4, Section B, Item ll(qa), which states that the Floodplain
Administrator must "assure that conditional approvals are received
from Federal Emergency Management Agency before a Floodplain
Development Permit is issued" for the proposed 58 acre development
--~ east of Mac. Arthur Boulevard and south of Sandy Lake Road.
Item D was pulled for further consideration.
Items A, B and C -
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B and C carrying
Ordinance No. 99875. 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.
ItemD --
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a variance for an Interim Permit on approval of
City Engineer to Floodplain Management Ordinance No. 94-639, Article 4, Section B, Item
l l(qa), which states that the Floodplain Administrator must "assure that conditional
approvals are received from Federal Emergency Management Agency before a Floodplain
Development Permit is issued" for the proposed 58 acre development east of MacArthur
Boulevard and south of Sandy Lake Road, subject to the following conditions: 1) a letter is
provided from FEMA stating that they have all necessary information, including fees, to
proceed with the review of the Flood Study; 2) any changes requested by FEMA during the
Flood Study be complied with prior to acceptance by the City; and 3) no building permits
will be issued on any lots within the development until the Flood Study has been approved
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by FEMA. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheder and
York voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider selection of Coppell Woman of the Year for 1999.
Jeanne Heath submitted the Woman of the Year Selection Committee's recommendation for
the Copper Woman of the Year for 1999 nomination to go to Jeanine McDonald.
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the nomination of Jeanine McDonald as Coppell
Woman of the Year for 1999. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garda, Peters, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
16. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R4, Westchase, zoning change request
from R, HO-R, PD-LI, and HO-PD-LI (Retail, Historic Overlay-Retail,
Planned Development-Light Industrial and Historic Overlay Planned
Development-Light Industrial) to PD-SF-9 (Planned Development, Single
Family-9), to allow the development of 102 residential lots on 37 acres of
property located along the south side of Bethel Road, east of Coppell Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked the Devdoper to give his
presentation. John Papagoles, Applicant, made a presentation to the Council and proposed
the following: 1) 25 dba noise reduction as recommended by the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development; 2) have a professional engineer trained in acoustical
analysis seal all home construction plans certifying the standards and materials utilized to
achieve a minimum 25 dba noise reduction were used in the construction; 3) request the
City of Coppell provide special inspection of the installation of doors and windows in order
to ensure proper sealing and weather-stripping; 4) will provide affidavits from door and
window manufacturers certifying that STC 28 rated windows were utilized in the
construction; and 5) at the &nd of construction will provide an engineer's affidavit certifying
that the windows and doors specified in the construction drawings were utilized in the
construction and the products meet or exceed the prescribed STC rating of 28. Ted Carnes,
Acoustical Consultant, made a presentation to the Council. Steve Pflaum, Attorney
representing the City of Coppell, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Sheehan
indicated a large number of people had signed up to speak. She called on the people who
had signed up neither for nor against. Tracey Garman, 707 Cambridge Manor Lane,
commented on compliance with the new Tree Ordinance; Dwayn Williams, 700 Park, wants
to see what is agreeable to the whole community; and Karen Robertson, DFW Noise Office,
addressed Council concerning noise issues. Mayor Sheehan asked for those persons wishing
to speak in favor of this proposal. Myron Dornic, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas,
appeared in behalf of the property owner; Mike McFarlane, 305 Hearthstone; Linda Griggs,
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350 Hearthstone; Vince Margiotta, 309 Hearthstone; Rocky Johnson, 334 Hearthstone;
Mindy McMinn, 362 Hearthstone; Garvin Hassell, 322 Hearthstone; Woody McMinn, 362
Hearthstone; and Paul Cauley, 755 Lexington spoke in favor of this proposal. Mayor
Sheehan asked for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. Noble Fortson, 224
Plantation; Bob Lommen, 239 Park Valley Drive; Bill Whitehill, 747 Meadowlark; Scott
Oishi, 260 Stanton Court; and Kelli Otey, 732 Lexington spoke in opposition to the
proposal. Paul Leslie, 1010 Gibbs Crossing stated he was speaking in a neutral position on
this proposal.
A short recess was taken at this time~
Mayor Sheehan advised that Council would adjourn into an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, Consultation with City
Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 10:57 p.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 11:26 p.m. and re-opened
the Regular Session continuing with Item 16.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Councilmember Peters thanked the citizens for their input and advised that, due to all the
information they had received, they were not prepared to make a hasty decision at this time.
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and postpone consideration on
this case until the first meeting in June which would be June 8, 1999. Councilmember York
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garda, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
17. Consider approval of the Westchase, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of 102 residential lots on 37 acres of property located along the
south side of Bethel Road, east of Coppell Road.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to deny the Westchase, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of 102 residential lots on 37 acres of property located along the south side of
Bethel Road, east of Coppell Road and to deny Item 18. Councilmember Peters seconded
the motion; the motion to deny carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
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Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion. - .....
18. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the
authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of the Westchase,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of 102 residential lots on 37 acres
of property located along the south side of Bethel Road, east of Coppell Road.
This item was considered under Item 17. See Item 17 for minutes.
19. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-178, Town Center West, zoning change
request from C (Commercial) to PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial)
to allow the dedication of Town Center West Boulevard right-of-way and the
development of commercial buildings on 4.7 acres of property located along
the west side of N. Denton Tap Road, approximately 280' north of North
Texas Court.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Bill Anderson, the Engineer on the project, addressed the Council. Mayor
Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
this proposal. Norman Kressmann, 131 Clover Meadow Lane, Katy Keierleber, 345
Westwood Court and Eric Wewers, 135 Clover Meadow Lane spoke to Council. Ken
Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, answered questions regarding traffic,
safety and speed humps. Alan Hinkley, representing the property owners, made a
presentation to the Council. Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. PD-178, Town Center West, zoning change request fxom C (Commercial)
to PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial) to allow the dedication of Town Center West
Boulevard right-of-way and the development of commercial buildings on 4.7 acres of
property located along the west side of N. Denton Tap Road, approximately 280' north of
North Texas Court, subject to the following conditions: 1) no permits for development will
be issued until a detailed PD is approved through the Public Hearing process; 2) the
elements contained in the January 14, 1999 letter from Gary Sieb to Bill Anderson be
complied with; 3) a 10' landscaped buffer will be provided between the wall and proposed
Town Center West Boulevard, with accompanying 5' reduction in the front building line
being possible.; 4) the street be designated as a school zone; 5) add a third speed hump; and
6) add a 12-18 inch brick/stone retaining wall on the north side of the right-of-way, as
determined by the Engineering Department. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell indicated she was not in favor of tying the Engineering
Departments hands on the number of speed humps. Councilmember York amended his
motion to have condition 5 state "add a third speed hump, if possible, based upon approved
driveway spacing. Councilmember Stover amended his second. Vote was taken on the
amendment; the amendment carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers
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Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the amendment. Vote
was taken on the amended motion; the 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.
City Attorney Bob Hager advised Council that Mr. Dahlstrom had asked that Item 17 be
reconsidered and postponed until June 8~ instead of a denial.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, Consultation with City
Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 12:25 a.m. as allowed under the above-
stated article Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 12:29 a.m. and re-opened
the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
City Attorney Bob Hager advised the original actions by Council would stand.
20. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-157R5, Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning
change request for property zoned LI (Light Industrial) to PD-C (Planned
Development, Commercial) to allow a site plan amendment to incorporate a
new 10,000 square foot retail building to an existing commerdal planned
development located at the southwest corner of S. Beltline Road and S.
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. Councilmember Keenan moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No.
PD-157R5, Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning change request for property zoned LI (Light
Industrial) to PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial) to allow a site plan amendment to
incorporate a new 10,000 square foot retail building to an existing commercial planned
development located at the southwest corner of S. Beltline Road and S. MacArthur Blvd.
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.
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21. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the CiCi's Addition No. 1, Replat and Site Plan, to allow
the development of a 35,900 square foot office/warehouse and distribution
facility on 5.285 acres of property located along the north side of Bethel
Road, approximately 663.5' west of 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. Councilmember Stover inquired of the Applicant what percent of his business
was interstate to qualify for the possible triple Freeport. The Applicant stated approximately
60 to 65 percent of their business was interstate. Councilmember Stover moved to close the
Public Hearing and approve CiCi's Addition No. 1, Replat and Site Plan, to allow the
development of a 35,900 square foot office/warehouse and distribution facility on 5.285
acres of property located along the north side of Bethel Road, approximately 663.5' west of
Royal Lane, subject to the following conditions: 1) move back the property line 12' and
revise site total acreage on the replat document; and 2) approve the submitted color board of
exterior building materials. 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.
22. Consider approval of the Town Center Addifionl Lot 1, Block 3, Site Plan
Amendment, to amend the sign color restrictions to allow a blue and yellow
attached sign on the 24,620 square foot retail center located at the northeast
corner of N. Denton Tap Road and Town Center Boulevard.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council indicating the Planning Commission had denied this request and Council approval
would require a three-quarter vote Chris Elkins, Applicant, made a presentation to the
Council indicating he would be agreeable to cut the logo sign to twelve square feet. Mr. Sieb
advised Council that logo signs were allowed as long as they were not more than 10% of the
allowable signage and the twelve-square foot sign was almost down to the 10% allowed.
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Town Center Addition, Lot 1, Block 3, Site
Plan Amendment, to amend the sign color restrictions to allow a blue and yellow attached
sign of twelve square feet on the 24,620 square foot retail center located at the northeast
corner of N. Denton Tap Road and Town Center Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 743 with Mayor Pro Tern Turmell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
23. Consider approval of the Smart Start School Addition, No. 1, Final Plat, to
allow the development of an 8,909 square foot day nursery on 1.65 acres of
property located along the south side of Natches Trace Drive, approximately
250' east of N. Denton Tap Road.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Councilmember Peters moved to approve the Smart Start School Addition, No. 1,
Final Plat, to allow the development of an 8,909 square foot day nursery on 1.65 acres of
property located along the south side of Natches Trace Drive, approximately 250' east of N.
Denton Tap Road. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garda, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and
York voting in favor of the motion.
24. Consider approval of the Windsor Estates, Final Plat, to allow the
development of a 23-1ot residential subdivision with common areas 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. Councilmember Wheeler inquired about the street name of St. James Place.
Councilmember Stover asked about the distance to the creek and if the lots were platted to
the middle of the creek. Mr. Sieb advised we do not plat to the center of the creek anymore.
Councilmember York moved to approve the Windsor Estates, Final Plat, to allow the
development of a 23-1ot residential subdivision with common areas on 15.78 acres of
property located approximately 540' east of Allen Road, at the end of DeForest Road,
subject to the following conditions: 1) the developer will be assessed a $1,285 per dwelling
unit park development fee; 2) the Homeowners Association document must be revised to
- reflect that no pavement enhancements or fixtures/structures be allowed within the right-of-
way and 5-foot wide trail easement; 3) City Attorney will have to approve the revisions to
the Homeowners Association document prior to the recordation of the plat with Dallas
County; 4) provide the volume and page reference on the plat; 5) compliance with the
Engineering Departments comments as follows: a) the flood plain limit shown on the plat
should be shown as the FEMA floodplain limit until after the LOMR is approved. A replat
would be required when the floodplain is modified; and b) no development will be allowed
in the 100-year floodplain; and 6) with the creation of Lot 1X, a portion of the front yard
setback for Lot 1, Block A, should be measured 2S' from the northern boundary of Lot IX.
Also, the square footage of Lot 1 will have to be modified. Councilmember Garda
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Oarcia, Peters, ICeenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the
motion.
25. Consider approval of a third request for an extension of time as it applies to
the filing expiration date of the Final Plat of The Mansions by the Lake, Lot 1,
Block 1, property located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately
967 feet north of Parkway Boulevard, granting an additional six months to
allow for the Plat to be filed with Dallas County.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Commtmity Services, made a presentation to the
Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve a third request for an extension of time
as it applies to the filing expiration date of the Final Plat of The Mansions by the Lake, Lot
1, Block 1, property located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 967 feet
north of Parkway Boulevard, granting an additional six months to allow for the Plat to be
filed with Dallas County; and to approve a second request for an extension of time as it
applies to the filing expiration date of the Final Plat of Asbury Estates, Lot 7, Block 1, to
allow the development of a 10,532 acre tract of future City park land to be located east of
The Mansions by the Lake apartment complex; north of Village at Cottonwood Creek,
Section VI residential subdivision, granting an additional six months to allow for the Plat to
be filed with Dallas County. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Stover, Wheder and York voting in favor of the motion.
26. Consider approval of a second request for an extension of time as it applies to
the filing expiration date of the Final Plat of Asbury Estates, Lot 7, Block 1, to
allow the development of a 10,532 acre tract of future City park land to be
located east of The Mansions by the Lake apartment complex; north of
Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section VI residential subdivision, granting an
additional six months to allow for the Plat to be filed with Dallas County.
This item was considered under Item 25. See Item 25 for minutes.
27. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive input on possible projects for a Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) from Dallas County.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council and advised that Staff proposed
$91,000 be utilized for renovations at the Senior Center to redo the old city police
station/jail. Councilmember Wheeler moved to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell 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.
28. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
29. City Manager's Report.
A. Bethel Road Status Report.
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A. City Manager Jim Witt advised he and Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and
Public Works, had met with County Commissioner Jackson and staff members from
Dallas County to discuss the possibility of additional funding for East Sandy Lake
Road, east of MacArthur. In 1991 when the County passed their bond issue,
Beltline/Sandy Lake were combined projects with a set amount of dollars. Due to
rising costs, the Beltline project will consume all of the dollars originally allocated in
the 1991 bond issue. Councilmember York asked about the cost to complete Sandy
Lake Road from MacArthur to the bridge Mr. Griffin stated approximately $5.5
million.
B. City Manager Jim Witt reported Beltline would go to bid in September and should
be under construction late in the first quarter of 2000.
C. City Manager Jim Witt stated staff is exploring the options in terms of repairs on
Bethel Road.
30. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan announced that the Senior Line Dancers would present a program at
the Senior Center on Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 10:30 a.m.
B. City Manager Jim Witt advised that the Water Conservation Plan would go into
-- effect on May 15~' and stated the plan was probably going to be tweaked as to schools
and institutions watering on different days from residential.
C. Councilmember Garcia commented on the outcome of Pigfest and stated it was a
huge success and there had been much positive response~ Councilmember Garcia
thanked Ron Reed, Exchange Club, Lions Club, Coppell Chamber of Commerce,
City Staff, Parks and Leisure Services, Gary Sims and Brad Reid and all the
volunteers. A special thanks was given to Dennis Slayton and Sharon Logan.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
Candy Sheehan, Mlayor
ATTEST:
Libby Ball]Deputy City Secretary
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