CM 2007-11-12
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2007
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Special Session on Monday,
November 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 (late arrival)
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Councilmember York 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
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
A.
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 191
st
District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of
Dallas, et al in the 101 District Court.
st
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
B.
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south
of Bethel Road.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:47 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores arrived
during Executive Session. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:30 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
Streamlined Sales Tax Update.
A.
Farmers’ Market Update.
B.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
C.
SPECIAL SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Zack McMurtrey.
7.Presentation by Captain Matthew Trayler of the Salvation
Army regarding their annual Red Kettle Campaign.
Major Rick Raymer kicked off the annual Red Kettle Campaign.
8.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
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9.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
Consider approval of minutes: October 23, 2007.
A.
Consider approval of a Memorandum Of Understanding
B.
between the City of Coppell, North Central Texas Council
of Governments and Texas Department of Transportation
providing for the "de-federalization" of funding for the
extension of Freeport Parkway from West Sandy Lake
Road to SH 121; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
Consider approval of an agreement with Oncor Electric
C.
Delivery to provide street lighting in the median of
Parkway Boulevard from the intersection of Graham Drive
to the intersection of Coppell Road in the amount of
$116,758.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Consider approval an Ordinance for Case No. PD-108R9-
D.
SF-9, The Chateaus of Coppell, zoning change from PD-
108R7-SF-9 (Planned Development-108R7-Single Family-
9) to PD-108R9-SF-9 (Planned Development-108R9-Single
Family-9), to attached a Detail Site Plan, to allow the
development of 56 single-family homes and
common/open space lots on 20 acres of property located
at the southwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
E.
108R10-H, Grapevine Springs Community Center, Lot 1,
Block A. zoning change request from PD-108-H (Planned
Development 108-Historic) and H (Historic) to PD-108-
R10-H (Planned Development 108-Revised 10-Historic) to
allow the construction of a 13,560-square-foot
Recreation/Community Center building on 26.09 acres of
property located south of Bethel Road and west of Park
Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-230-O,
F.
Riverchase Golf Course, zoning change from SF-12 and
SUP-1037-A (Single Family-9 and Special Use Permit-
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1037-A) to PD-230-O (Planned Development-230-Office,
for golf course and related uses, and to amend Ordinance
297-A-83 (S-1037.1) to delete condition 2., on
approximately 95.5 acres of property located east and
west of Riverchase Drive, north Belt Line Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C,
D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-484, E carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-485, and F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-486.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-231-H, Oroza Office Addition,
Lots 1 & 2, Block A, a zoning change request from H (Historic)
to PD-231-H (Planned Development 231-Historic) to allow the
construction of a two-story, 3,620-square-foot office building
and the retention of the existing residence on approximately
0.44 acres of property located at 528 and 532 Coppell 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:
Item No. 10:
Case No. PD-231-H, Oroza Office Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, a zoning
change request from H (Historic) to PD-231-H (Planned Development
231-Historic) to allow the construction of a two-story, 3,620-square-foot
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office building and the retention of the existing residence on
approximately 0.44 acres of property located at 528 and 532 Coppell
Road subject to the following conditions:
1) Revise landscape area calculations to include the proposed square
footage of the entire turf-stone area.
2) Within the PD Conditions Table:
a. Include required and provided area calculations for each landscape
category.
b. Include number of required 3” caliper trees and number of provided
trees with sizes.
3) Indicate that the fence on the north end is "to be replaced" and that
the one on the east end is "existing".
4) A tree removal permit is required prior to the start of construction.
5) Ensure Fire lane is constructed to Engineering standards;
And
Item No. 11:
The Oroza Office Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Minor Plat to allow the
construction of a two-story, 3,620-square-foot office building and
retention of the existing residence on approximately 0.44 acres of
property located at 528 and 532 Coppell Road.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Peters, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion.
11.Consider approval of the Oroza Office Addition, Lots 1 and 2,
Block A, Minor Plat to allow the construction of a two-story,
3,620-square-foot office building and retention of the existing
residence on approximately 0.44 acres of property located at
528 and 532 Coppell Road.
This item was considered with Item 10. See item 10 for minutes.
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1244-LI, Rolling Oaks
Memorial Center zoning change request from LI (Light
Industrial) to SUP-1244-LI (Special Use Permit-1244-Light
Industrial) to allow the development of a Municipal Cemetery
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and ancillary uses on 33.50 acres of property, including a
detail site plan for Phase 1 including; Mortuary, Columbarium,
Pavilion and burial areas on 16.27 acres of property located at
the northeast corner of Ruby Road and Freeport Parkway.
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-1244-LI, Rolling Oaks Memorial Center zoning change
request from LI (Light Industrial) to SUP-1244-LI (Special Use Permit-
1244-Light Industrial) to allow the development of a Municipal Cemetery
and ancillary uses on 33.50 acres of property, including a detail site plan
for Phase 1 including; Mortuary, Columbarium, Pavilion and burial areas
on 16.27 acres of property located at the northeast corner of Ruby Road
and Freeport Parkway. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin
voting in favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of the Arbor Manors Phase II, Final Plat, to
allow the development of two (2) single-family homes, one (1)
common area lot and street right-of-way on approximately 0.87
acres of property located north of the Whispering Hills
Addition and east of the Georgian Place Addition.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the Arbor Manors Phase II,
Final Plat, to allow the development of two (2) single-family homes, one
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(1) common area lot and street right-of-way on approximately 0.87 acres
of property located north of the Whispering Hills Addition and east of the
Georgian Place Addition. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion;
the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin
voting in favor of the motion.
14.Consider approval of City of Coppell Change Order #6 to the
Bethel Road Project #ST 99-05 in the amount of $270,088.40
as provided for in the Development Agreement with CH Realty
IV/Bethel L.P. approved by Council on October 9, 2007; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve City of Coppell Change Order
#6 to the Bethel Road Project #ST 99-05 in the amount of $270,088.40
as provided for in the Development Agreement with CH Realty IV/Bethel
L.P. approved by Council on October 9, 2007; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin
voting in favor of the motion.
15.Consider approval of additional funding as provided for in the
existing City/County Agreement in the amount of $134,373.55
for construction of an asphalt parking lot for the Farmer's
Market and a detour road needed during construction of Bethel
Road in the Old Town area.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve additional funding as provided
for in the existing City/County Agreement in the amount of $134,373.55
for construction of an asphalt parking lot for the Farmer's Market and a
detour road needed during construction of Bethel Road in the Old Town
area. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the
motion.
16.Consider approval of a resolution casting a vote for the fourth
member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central
Appraisal District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve Resolution No. 2007-
1112.1 casting a vote for Scott Wheeler as the fourth member of the
Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin
voting in favor of the motion.
17.Consider approval of a resolution casting two votes for
members of the Board of Directors of the Denton Central
Appraisal District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Resolution No. 2007-1112.2
casting one vote for Steve Mossman and one vote for Lee Baker as
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members of the Board of Directors of the Denton Central Appraisal
District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Franklin
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell,
Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion.
18.Mayor and Council Reports.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Sales Tax Election
A.
Results.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Coppell High School
B.
Football.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Coppell High School
C.
Volleyball.
A.
Mayor Stover reported on the Sales Tax Election held on November
th
6. The local referendum passed with approximately 2000 voters
turning out for the election. The tax will take effect on April 1,
2008 with a quarter cent reallocation going towards Crime
Prevention, and a quarter cent reallocation going towards road
improvements.
B.
Mayor Stover announced the Coppell High School Football Team
finished the season 7-3, resulting in them not moving forward to
the play-offs. Mayor Stover stated this was a testament on how
tough the district was this year. He expressed his gratitude to
Coach Bob Shipley and congratulated the team on a remarkable
job.
C.
Mayor Stover also announced that the Coppell High School
Volleyball Team was eliminated in the third round of the play-offs.
He congratulated the team on their success and commended
Coach Hankins on a successful year.
Mayor Stover reminded the Council of the election canvass
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scheduled for Wednesday, November 14 at 8:00 a.m.
19.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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20. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business
meeting was adjoumed.
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