CM 2007-06-12
MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember (early departure)
Councilmember Faught was absent from the meeting. Also present were City
Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney Robert Hager.
1.Call to order.
Mayor Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened 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.The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
District opposition to a change of zoning request of
the Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoning Case Number Z045-107; and City of Coppell
vs. CB Parkway Business Center VI, et al in the
County Court at Law No. 3; and CB Parkway
Business Center, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al; and
City of Dallas vs. Douglas Stover, et al in the 191st
District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
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1.Lease of property west of Coppell Road and north of
Bethel Road.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south
of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive
Session at 6:30 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding appointment to the Parks and
Recreation Board.
B.Discussion regarding appointments to Council
Committees.
C.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
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CONSENT AGENDA
8.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: May 22, 2007.
B.Consider approval of a Resolution providing support for
Super Bowl XLV and its related Super Bowl activities in
the North Texas region; providing for governmental
services at no cost, expense or liability to NFL or the two
participating teams; providing prohibition for
sponsorships during the two weeks prior and through the
week of Super Bowl XLV; providing for the coordination of
governmental services with other jurisdictions and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD–217-C,
from C (Commercial) to PD-217-C (Planned Development-
217-Commercial), to allow the reuse and renovation of
the existing 4,940-square-foot structure for a pet day
care/boarding/spa on 0.637 acres of property located on
the north side of Bethel School Road, approximately 240
feet east of Denton Tap, property known as 120 East
Bethel School Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-222-
LI, Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to PD-222-LI (Planned Development-222-Light
Industrial) to allow for a parking ratio of one space per
5,000-square-feet for warehouse use and a living screen
for truck courts instead of a masonry wall on 106 acres of
property and to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow a
755,394-square-foot office warehouse building on 36.2
acres of property located at the northwest corner of
Beltline Road and the proposed extension of Dividend
Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-226-
LI, Amcat (Northlake 635 Business Park, Lot 7, Block C,
Essex Wire), zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to
PD-226-LI (Planned Development-226-Light Industrial) to
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allow the construction of one non-masonry structure and
relocation of roof climbing area with a landscape screen
on 3.5 acres of property located at 1230 Crestside Drive,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1187R2-
C, Pizza Inn, zoning change from S-1187R-C (Special Use
Permit-1187 Revised–Commercial) to S-1187R2-C (Special
Use Permit-1187 Revision-2-Commercial) to allow a
1,425-square-foot expansion of the existing 1,050-square-
foot take-out restaurant to include limited seating, game
room and party room, located at 777 S. MacArthur Blvd.,
Suite 405, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1216R,
Cool Star Beverage, zoning change from PD-157R6-C-S-
1216 (Planned Development-157 Revision 6-Commercial–
Special Use Permit- 1216) to PD-157R6-C-S-1216R
(Planned Development-157 Revision 6-Commercial-
Special Use Permit-1216-Revised) to allow the operation
of an approximate 1,600-square-foot retail/convenience
store to be located at 809 S. MacArthur, Suite 125
(southwest corner of Belt Line Road and MacArthur
Boulevard), and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A with
correction of removing duplication in the roll, B carrying Resolution No.
2007-0612.1, C carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-461, D carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-462, E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-463, F
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-464 and G carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-465. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting
in favor of the motion.
9.Consider approval to award Bid #Q-0507-02 to The Armored
Group, LLC for the purchase of a Police SWAT Vehicle in the
amount of $55,000 to be purchased from funds in the Police
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Forfeiture/Seizure fund; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Lt. Steve Thomas made a presentation to the Council.
Sgt. Tony Pletcher addressed questions of Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Bid #Q-0507-02 to The
Armored Group, LLC for the purchase of a Police SWAT Vehicle in the
amount of $55,000 to be purchased from funds in the Police
Forfeiture/Seizure fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1017R-LI, Tetco, zoning
change request from S-1017-LI (Special Use Permit-1017-Light
Industrial) to S-1017R-LI (Special Use Permit-1017 Revised-
Light Industrial), to allow for a 160-square-foot addition to the
existing car wash building for storage on 0.92 of an acre of
property located at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and
MacArthur Boulevard.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1017R-LI, Tetco, zoning change request from S-1017-LI
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(Special Use Permit-1017-Light Industrial) to S-1017R-LI (Special Use
Permit-1017 Revised-Light Industrial), to allow for a 160-square-foot
addition to the existing car wash building for storage on 0.92 of an acre
of property located at the southeast corner of Belt Line Road and
MacArthur Boulevard. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting
in favor of the motion.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Amberpoint Business Park at Coppell,
Lot1AR, Block A, Replat, to revise the location of the fire lane
to allow the previously approved expansion of the existing
Staples office/warehouse on 17.91 acres of property located at
the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Northpoint
Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Amberpoint Business Park at Coppell, Lot1AR, Block A, Replat, to
revise the location of the fire lane to allow the previously approved
expansion of the existing Staples office/warehouse on 17.91 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Northpoint Drive. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the
motion.
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Lost Creek Addition, Lots 1-27, 1X-
3X, Block 1, Replat, (being a replat of Lot 1, Block C, Coppell
Road Business Park Addition) to allow the development of 25
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residential units, recreation, open space common areas and
two commercial lots on 5.56 acres of property located along
the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 210 feet north of
Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Lost Creek Addition, Lots 1-27, 1X-3X, Block 1, Replat, (being a
replat of Lot 1, Block C, Coppell Road Business Park Addition) to allow
the development of 25 residential units, recreation, open space common
areas and two commercial lots on 5.56 acres of property located along
the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 210 feet north of Bethel
Road; subject to the following conditions:
1)Tie down flood plain with dimensions on lots 5 and 6, and dedicate a
drainage/floodplain easement on plat (use exact limit of flood plain,
not approximate); and
2)Correct the point of beginning in legal description.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Lot 4R,
Block 7 (BMC Millwork), Site Plan Amendment, to allow an
89,850-square-foot addition to the existing 115,170-square-
foot office/warehouse building, expansion of a portion of the
existing parking and modification to three dock doors on 9.42
acres of property located at 425 Airline Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Park West Commerce
Center, Lot 4R, Block 7 (BMC Millwork), Site Plan Amendment, to allow
an 89,850-square-foot addition to the existing 115,170-square-foot
office/warehouse building, expansion of a portion of the existing parking
and modification to three dock doors on 9.42 acres of property located at
425 Airline Drive; subject to the following condition:
1)In the event additional parking is needed, the areas designated as
“future parking area” will be paved and will contain the required
landscaped islands.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters,
Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
14.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Lot 4R,
Block 7 (BMC Millwork), Replat, to establish the fire lanes to
allow an 89,850-square-foot addition to the existing 115,170-
square-foot office/warehouse building on 9.42 acres of
property located at 425 Airline Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
Park West Commerce Center, Lot 4R, Block 7 (BMC Millwork), Replat, to
establish the fire lanes to allow an 89,850-square-foot addition to the
existing 115,170-square-foot office/warehouse building on 9.42 acres of
property located at 425 Airline Drive. Councilmember Franklin seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores
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and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York
voting in favor of the motion.
15.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-220R-SF-12, Alexander
Court, to amend the land use designation on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Retail to
Residential Low Density on approximately four acres of
property along Denton Tap Road and a zoning change request
from C (Commercial) to PD-220R-SF-12 (Planned Development-
220 Revised-Single Family-12), with a Detail Site Plan, to allow
the development of 29 single-family homes and two common
areas on 18.5 acres of property located at the northwest corner
of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
John Hawkins, Applicant, addressed questions of Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak on this proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve:
Item 15
Case No. PD-220R-SF-12, Alexander Court, to amend the land use
designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood
Retail to Residential Low Density on approximately four acres of property
along Denton Tap Road and a zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to PD-220R-SF-12 (Planned Development-220 Revised-
Single Family-12), with a Detail Site Plan, to allow the development of 29
single-family homes and two common areas on 18.5 acres of property
located at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads; subject
to the following conditions:
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1)Submission of a complete Tree Survey/Mitigation Plan required by
Sec. 12-34-2 of the Zoning Ordinance;
2)A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any and
the issuance of a grading permit;
3)Park impact fees will be assessed at $1,285 per lot;
4)HOA documents need to be submitted to the City for review by the
City Attorney to assure perpetual maintenance of all common areas
by the Homeowners Association prior to submission of a Final Plat;
and
5)Do not resubmit the three black and white, 24” x 36” pictures of the
screening walls similar to the type being proposed. Sheet W-1
Landscape and Entry Feature Concept Elevations is sufficient, if
supplemented with a color board indicating the colors and materials
to be used for the screening wall.
Item 16
Alexander Court, Lots 1-29X, Block A, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
subdivision of 29 single-family lots and two common area lots on 18.5
acres of property located at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton
Tap Roads; subject to the following conditions:
1)Add all PD Conditions to Preliminary Plat as specified on the Zoning
Exhibit/Detail Site Plan herein revised, including replacing PD
Condition #11 with: “No fence shall be permitted to be built east of
the sanitary sewer manholes on Lot 22.”
2)The preliminary construction plans for Bethel Road show a grade
differential adjacent to Lots 24, 25, and 29. Prior to the installation of
the screening wall and the development of those lots, the correct
grade that matches the Bethel Road plans will need to be established;
and
3)A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any trees
and the issuance of a grading permit.
and
Item 17
Granting the Planning & Zoning Commission Final Plat approval
authority of Alexander Court, Lots 1-29X, Block A, to allow the
subdivision of 29 single-family lots and two common area lots on 18.5
acres of property located at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton
Tap Roads.
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Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Tunnell, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
16.Consider approval of the Alexander Court, Lots 1-29X, Block A,
Preliminary Plat, to allow the subdivision of 29 single-family
lots and two common area lots on 18.5 acres of property
located at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap
Roads.
This item was considered under Item 15. See Item 15 for minutes.
17.Consider granting the Planning & Zoning Commission Final
Plat approval authority of Alexander Court, Lots 1-29X, Block
A, to allow the subdivision of 29 single-family lots and two
common area lots on 18.5 acres of property located at the
northwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads.
This item was considered under Item 15. See Item 15 for minutes.
18.Consider approval of appointing a regular member to the Parks
and Recreation Board to fill the seat vacated by Stephen Hafer.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to move Brent Holdridge from an
Alternate to a Regular member of the Parks and Recreation Board to fill a
vacancy which term expires September 30, 2008. Councilmember
Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
19.Consider appointments to Council Committees.
Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the following proposed slate to serve on the Council
Committees:
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A.Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD – Councilmember
Tunnell.
B.Coppell ISD – Councilmembers Peters and Faught.
C.Coppell Seniors – Councilmembers Brancheau and Faught.
D.Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition – Councilmember Peters.
E.Economic Development Committee – Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-
Flores and Councilmember Franklin.
F.International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) –
Councilmember Brancheau
G.Metrocrest Hospital Authority – Councilmember Tunnell.
H.Metrocrest Medical Foundation – Councilmember Tunnell.
I.Metrocrest Medical Services – Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores.
J.Metrocrest Social Service Center – Councilmember Tunnell.
K.North Texas Council of Governments – Councilmember Brancheau.
L.NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management – Councilmember
Franklin.
M.North Texas Commission – Councilmember York.
N.Senior Adult Services – Councilmember Faught.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve the appointments to
Council Committees as read by Mayor Stover. Councilmember Franklin
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion.
20.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Coppell Copperhead
Baseball.
A.Mayor Stover discussed the coming season of the Coppell
Copperhead Baseball team.
21.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
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A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1.The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School
District opposition to a change of zoning request of
the Billingsley Corporation in the City of Dallas,
Zoning Case Number Z045-107; and City of Coppell
vs. CB Parkway Business Center VI, et al in the
County Court at Law No. 3; and CB Parkway
Business Center, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al; and
City of Dallas vs. Douglas Stover, et al in the 191st
District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court.
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1.Lease of property west of Coppell Road and north of
Bethel Road.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south
of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 8:06 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the Executive
Session at 8:45 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
Councilmember York left the meeting during Executive Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
22.Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to amend the Economic
Development Agreement with the Hard Eight for site plan
improvements to include a total of $335,214.13. Councilmember
Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 4-1 with Mayor
Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters
and Franklin voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember
Tunnell voting against the motion.
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There being no further
meeting was adjourned.
before the City Council, the
ATTEST:
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