CM 1999-09-14 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1999
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, September 14, 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, Councflmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember (late arrival)
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, Interim City Secretary Libby Ball and
City Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION {Open to the Public)
1. C~ll to order.
Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive
Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION {Closed to the Public)
(Concerning items not on the agenda)
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. Reitman vs. City of Coppell.
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
6:43 p.m. and opened the Work Session. Councilmember Keenan arrived
during Executive Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Board/Commission Appointments and
Attendance.
B. Update on Logo Development.
C. Status Report on Council Priorities.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION {Open to the Public}
4. Invocation.
Councilmember Keenan 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 Economic
Development Partnership.
Bill Rohloff, Chairman of the Economic Development Partnership Committee
made their quarterly presentation to the Council indicating in the last year the
commercial industrial property value has grown by approximately
$113,000,000 equating to about 32%, and the business property has grown by
$44,000,000 or 18%. The city has become home to 25 new corporations over
the last two years. The Partnership's big issue this year is working on the
Triple Freeport Tax Exemption with the school district.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
There were no citizens signed up to speak on this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
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A. Consider approval of minutes: August 24, 1999.
B. Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Cletus
Glasener from the Board of Adjustment.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance amendinE Section 8-1-
3 of the Code of Ordinances establishing 55 miles per
hour as the maximum prima facie speed limit on S.H. 121
or parts thereof, within the corporate limits of the City of
Coppell; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Land Use and Development
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
109R2, Oakbend Addition, zoning change request for
property zoned PD-SF-9 (Planned Development, Single
Family-9}, to amend the development conditions for Lot
53, Block A, to reduce the side yard setback from 8' to 5'
and to allow the construction of a detached 3-car garage
and the conversion of the attached Earage into a bedroom
with a family room on the second floor on property
located at 722 Beal Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending Section 8-3-
7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell to
allow limited parking on Burns Road from Coppell Road to
Hammond Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Items C and E were pulled for separate consideration.
Items A, B and D --
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B and D
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-230. 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.
Item C --
Councilmember York inquired as to the speed limit on 121 for areas on each
side of Coppell. Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works,
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answered questions regarding this item. Councilmember York moved to -'
approve Consent Agenda Item C carrying Ordinance 99888. Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell 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.
Item E --
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to Council. Councilmember York
indicated the fields were overscheduled and that has contributed to the parking
problem. Councilmember Stover moved to approve Consent Agenda Item E
carrying Ordinance No. 99889. 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. Consider appointments to the City's Boards, Commissions and
Committees.
Mayor Sheehan advised the appointments to the American Red Cross would be
delayed until September 28th.
Councilmember Peters moved to appoint George Marczuk to the 2-year regular
position and Ann Stewart-Carr to the 2-year alternate position on the Animal
Services Appeal Board. 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.
Councilmember York moved to appoint Jamshed Jamadar and Steven Wright
to the 2-year regular positions, Charles Armstrong to the 1-year regular
position, John Hoppie and Norman Kressmann to the 2-year alternate
positions and John DeLong to the 1-year alternate position on the Board of
Adjustment. 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to appoint John Alda, Robert Turk, Joe Hoerth,
Norman Kressmann, Rick Ellis and Barbara Piels to I-year positions on the
Conduct Review Board. Councilmember Keenan 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.
Councilmember Peters moved to appoint Pamela Kurtzman and Bruce Bradford
to the 2-year regular positions and to create an alternate position and appoint
Jay Thompson for a 2-year alternate position subject to approval of the
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creation of the alternate position by the Economic Development Partnership
Committee. 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.
Councilmember Garcia moved to appoint Richard Murphy, Barbara Piels, Julia
Petty and Diana Sircar to the 2-year regular positions on 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to appoint Carol Myers, Frankie Greever, Jane
Darling, Nancy LeMay to the 2-year regular positions and Deborah Carr to the
2-year alternate position on the Library Board. Councilmember Keenan
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.
Councilmember York moved to appoint Scott Williams, Reg Allen, Victor Burke,
Chris Ruska to the 2-year regular positions and Lynn Keys to the 2-year
alternate position on the Parks and Recreation Board. 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to appoint Rick McCaffrey, Greg McGahey, Jon
Nesbit and Sam Clark to the 2-year regular positions on the Planning and
Zoning Commission. 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to appoint Reg Allen, Nicole Batten, Julie Jared,
Jay Thompson and Paul Tapscott to the 1-year positions on Special Counsel.
Councilmember Keenan 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.
Councilmember Peters moved to appoint Kerrin Garrick-Foltyn, Andrew
Bardach, Alexander Pertsemlidis to the 2-year regular positions and Theodore
Brown to the 2-year alternate position on the Telecommunications Board.
Councilmember Keenan 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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Councilmember Stover commented regarding a letter he had received from the ~._
Telecommunications Board asking Council to set up e-mail to respond to
citizens and stated he was not in favor and he did not believe e-mail was a
productive method to communicate.
10. Consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of
City of Coppell~ Texas Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates of Obligation, Series 1999-A in the amount of
$4,500,000.00, approving an Official Statement, authorizing
the execution of a purchase contract, and making provisions
for the security thereof~ and ordaining other matters relating
to the subject; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, introduced Boyd London, First
Southwest Company, who made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Stover moved to approve Ordinance No. 99890 authorizing the
issuance of City of Coppell, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 1999-A in the amount of $4,500,000.00, approving an
Official Statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract; and
making provisions for the security thereof, and ordaining other matters relating
to the subject; and authorizing the Mayor to sign and accepting the bid of
Salomon Smith Barney of 5.506850 interest rate. 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.
11. Consider approval of an Ordinance approving and adopting the
budget for the City of Coppell for the Fiscal Year October 1,
1999 through September 30, 2000; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember
Stover moved to approve Ordinance No. 99891 approving and adopting the
budget for the City of Coppell for the Fiscal Year October 1, 1999 through
September 30, 2000; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell 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 copy of the budget is on file in the central
files located in the City Secretary Department.)
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12. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
levying the Ad Valorem Taxes for the year 1999 at .6486/$100
taxable valuation of which .42556 for operations and
maintenance and .22304 for interest and sinking; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Pro Tern
Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 99892 levying the Ad Valorem Taxes
for the year 1999 at .6486/$100 taxable valuation of which .49.556 for
operations and maintenance and .9.2304 for interest and sinking; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
13. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Transwestern
Beltline, L.P.; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Councilmember Stover moved to approve Resolution No.
-- 091499.1 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell
and Transwestern Beltline, L.P.; 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.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1164, J'Donuts, zoning change
request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special
Use Permit), to allow the operation of a 1,195 square foot
doughnut shop located at 110 W. Sandy Lake Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Plannin§ and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
had signed up to speak. Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve Case No. S-1164, J'Donuts, zoning change request from
C(Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the
operation of a 1,195 square foot doughnut shop located at 110 W. Sandy Lake
Road, subject to the following conditions:
1) Hours of operation are 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, seven days per
week; and
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2) Grease trap meets building standards.
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.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1123R, AT&T Wireless
Services, zoning change request for property zoned LI-S.U.P.
{Light Industrial, Special Use Permit}, to allow a 20' extension
of a preexisting 75'-high AT&T monopole and to accommodate
the collocation of antennas on property located at 200 E.
Beltline Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that
only the Applicant had signed up to speak. Councilmember York moved to
close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1123R, AT&T Wireless
Services, zoning change request for property zoned LI-S.U.P. (light Industrial,
Special Use Permit), to allow a 20' extension of a preexisting 75'-high AT&T
monopole and to accommodate the collocation of antennas on property located
at 200 E. Beltline Road. 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.
16. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1166, Park 'N Fly, zoning
change request from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. {Light
Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow the placement of an
underground storage tank and a gas dispenser on property
located at 800 S. 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 on this item. Councilmember Stover moved to
close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1166, Park 'N Fly, zoning
change request from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special
Use Permit), to allow the placement of an underground storage tank and a gas
dispenser on property located at 800 S. Royal Lane, subject to the following
conditions:
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1) Abide by the Site Plan exhibit shown to the Commission on
8/19/99;
2) No fuel dispensing activities within 15 feet of buildings or
combustible materials nor within 25 feet of building openings,
property lines, streets, alleys or public ways;
3) Maintain appropriate license from the TNRCC with respect to
maintenance of the underground tank; and
4) No hazardous materials disposal will occur on the premises.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover and York voting in favor of the
motion and Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmember Wheeler voting against
the motion.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-X 157, Nextel Communications,
Inc., zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-
S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow the
construction of an 80'-high monopole with a 200 square foot
equipment cabinet at the base of the tower on property located
approximately 828' north of Beltline Road and 230' west of the
Elm Fork of the Trinity River.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that
only the Applicant had signed up to speak. Councilmember York moved to
close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1167, Nextel
Communications, Inc., zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-
S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow the construction of an
80'-high monopole with a 200 square foot equipment cabinet at the base of the
tower on property located approximately 828' north of Beltline Road and 230'
west of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, subject to the following conditions:
1) Color Board showing all exterior building materials as shown to
Council on 9/14/99; and
2) Submittal of an Irrigation Plan.
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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.
18. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-179 DeForest Court, zonlnE
chanEe request from A IAgriculture) to PD-SF-12 {Planned
Developments Single Family-12)~ to allow the development of a
17-1ot residential subdivision with common areas on
approximately 8.4 acres of property located at 703 DeForest
Road.
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. Kelly Jordan, Applicant, answered Council's
questions about the surrounding property owners. Ken Griffin, Director of
Engineering and Public Works, answered Council's questions regarding flood
plain. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-179 DeForest Court, zoning change request from A (Agriculture) to
PD-SF-12 (Planned Development, Single Family-12), to allow the development
of a 17-lot residential subdivision with common areas on approximately 8.4
acres of property located at 703 DeForest Road; subject to the following
conditions:
1) Council waiver of the 600' cul-de-sac length limit;
2) An executed Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to trees
being removed from the site;
3) The $1,285 per lot parkland dedication fee to be paid; and
4) DeForest Road will need to be elevated above the 100-year Flood
Plain elevation.
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.
19. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the DeForest Court, Replat of Lots 1 and
2 of the Nettle LonE Addition, to allow the development of a
17-lot residential subdivision with common areas on
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approximately 8.4 acres of property located at 703 DeForest
Road,
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 close the Public
Hearing and approve DeForest Court, Replat of Lots 1 and 2 of the Nettie Long
Addition, to allow the development of a 17-lot residential subdivision with
common areas on approximately 8.4 acres of property located at 703 DeForest
Road, subject to the following conditions:
1) Provide page and volume notation on the plat document;
2) No improvements will be allowed in floodplain without an approved
flood study;
3) Acknowledge that plat cannot be filed until Homeowners
Association agreement has been reviewed/approved by the City
Attorney; and
4) DeForest Road will need to be elevated above the 100-year Flood
Plain elevation.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell 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 held at this time.
20. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Replat
of Lot 1R-2, Block 2 and Site Plan, to allow the development of
a 291,285 square foot office/warehouse facility to be built in
two phases on approximately 16.2 acres of property located
along the north side of Alrllne Drive, approximately 2,100'
west of Beltline Road.
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 inquired regarding the
tree mitigation. Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the Park West Commerce Center, Replat of LOt 1R-2, Block 2 and Site
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Plan, to allow the development of a 291,285 square foot office/warehouse
facility to be built in two phases on approximately 16.2 acres of property
located along the north side of Airline Drive, approximately 2,100' west of
Beltline Road, subject to the following conditions:
1} Must provide an executed Tree Removal Permit prior to removing
trees from the site;
2} Color board as submitted;
3) Show minimum distance of landscape buffer at property lines;
4) All plans should show proposed sidewalks or as waived by the City
Engineer; and
5) Utility easements being placed on the plat as determined by TXU.
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.
21. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot
Block D, Replat and Minor Plat IMcCollister's Moving
Storage~ Inc.}~ to allow the construction of a 26,000 square foot
warehouse addition and the development of 40 parking spaces
and 21 truck parking spaces on property located at 1303
Crestside 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 Tem Tunnell moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve the Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 2R, Block D, Replat
and Minor Plat (McCollister's Moving & Storage, Inc.), to allow the construction
of a 26,000 square foot warehouse addition and the development of 40 parking
spaces and 21 truck parking spaces on property located at 1303 Crestside
Drive, subject to the following condition:
1) The 13-foot TP&L easement must remain free and clear of all
obstructions.
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.
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22. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1110R2(CH), PCS PrimeCo
Wireless Communications Antenna and Cabinet, a Called
Hearing to change the zoning from LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial,
Special Use Permit) to HC-S.U.P. (Highway Commercial Special
Use Permit) for 493 square feet of property located along the
south aide of Fritz 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 Tem Tunnell moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve Case No. S-1110R2(CH), PCS PrimeCo Wireless
Communications Antenna and Cabinet, a Called Hearing to change the zoning
from LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to HC-S.U.P. (Highway
Commercial Special Use Permit) for 493 square feet of property located along
the south side of Fritz Drive. 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.
23. Consider approval of the Kiddin' Around, Site Plan~ to allow the
__ development of a 2,950 square foot day care facility on 1.12
acres of property located approximately 312' west of Denton
Tap Road; along the north side of Parkway Boulevard.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council indicating that Staff recommended denial of this item.
Councilmember Stover stated he was in favor of this facility. Jeff Jones,
Applicant, addressed questions regarding the facility. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
had questions regarding occupancy and the Fire Code and the traffic flow
around the property. Councilmember Stover moved to approve the Kiddin'
Around, Site Plan, to allow the development of a 2,950 square foot day care
facility on 1.12 acres of property located approximately 312' west of Denton
Tap Road; along the north side of Parkway Boulevard. Councilmember York
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.
24. Consider approval of the Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church,
Site Plan Amendment, to bring the playground shade structure
into compliance with city code on property located at 140
Heartz Road.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve the Christ Our
Savior Lutheran Church, Site Plan Amendment, to bring the playground shade
structure into compliance with city code on property located at 140 Heartz
Road. 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.
Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 1, Block A, Site
Plan, to allow the development of a 115,950 square foot
office/warehouse facility on approximately 9.5 acres of
property located approximately 560' south of Creekview Drive;
along the west side of Royal Lane.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired regarding parking and the tree
mitigation. Councilmember York moved to approve the Freeport North, Lot 1,
Block A, Site Plan, to allow the development of a 115,950 square foot
office/warehouse facility on approximately 9.5 acres of property located
approximately 560' south of Creekview Drive; along the west side of Royal
Lane, subject to the following conditions:
1) Provide a cut out in the landscaped parking area to allow cars to
maneuver within the two future parking spaces on the Landscape
Plan;
2) The total caliper inch of trees removed requiring mitigation is 212
inches. The landscape provided will create a credit of 106" for the
new trees added to the site. This will reduce the number of caliper
inches requiring mitigation to 106 inches. The total reparation for
the loss of trees is $100 x 106 inches, or $10,600; and
3) Provide an executed Tree Removal Permit prior to removing trees
from the site.
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.
o-6. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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27. City Manager's Report.
There was no report under this item.
28. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Sheehan advised of the Red Ribbon Breakfast on Wednesday,
October 13, 1999 at the Renaissance Dallas North Hotel.
B. Mayor Sheehan announced a Special Called City Council Work Session
to be held on October 19, 1999 to discuss several Council priorities.
C. Mayor Sheehan stated a group of citizens had been meeting regarding
revitalizing Old Coppell.
D. Mayor Sheehan advised that Senator Jane Nelson would attend the
Chamber luncheon on Wednesday, October 22nd.
E. Councilmember York stated he had participated in a government
explanation at Cottonwood Elementary School.
F. Councilmember Stover advised that he and Councilmember Peters along
with Mayor Sheehan would be participating in a panel discussion for
fourth graders at Lakeside Elementary School on Friday, September 17th.
G. Councilmember Stover, Mayor Sheehan and Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
reviewed some of the upcoming activities planned by the Coppell Youth
Leadership.
H. Councilmember Stover advised he and Mayor Sheehan and Mrs. York
had completed four of the Police Academy classes.
I. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell discussed the irrigation issue at Wagon Wheel
Park and indicated a work session may be needed.
J. Councilmember York reminded everyone that Friday would be the first
home game for Coppell High School football.
K. Mayor Sheehan advised she had received a letter from the Metrocrest
Medical Foundation requesting that someone from the city attend their
fundraiser on October 16th.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
(Concerning items not on the agenda)
29. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Discussion regarding potential litigation involving
Shaun Hopkins.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 10:17 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned thc Executive
Session at 10.28 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
30. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned. /' ~
Candy Sheehan,-mayor
ATTEST:
Libby BAll, Interim City Secretary
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