CM 2008-04-08
MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2008
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 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
Mayor Pro Tem Brianna Hinojosa-Flores
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Councilmember Bill 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 began the meeting with a presentation
and ceremony regarding the ISO Rating for the City of Coppell.
Presentation:
Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, made a presentation to the Council.
Phillip Bradley, Manager of Texas Insurance Service Office, made a
presentation to the Council.
Jesse Williams, State Fire Marshal’s Office, made a presentation to
the Council.
Following the presentation, a reception was held in the atrium,
after which Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2.Convene Executive Session
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A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -
Consultation with City Attorney.
1.Mira Mar vs. City of Coppell.
2.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
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code -
Deliberation regarding Real Property.
1.Purchase of real property west of Denton
Tap/south of Bethel Road.
2.Oil and Gas Lease of City-owned property.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code –
Economic Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects East and West of Beltline/Denton
Tap and south of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. as
allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover recessed the
Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. and opened the Regular Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Waste Management Franchise
and Services.
B.Discussion regarding Board & Commission Schedule.
C.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Due to time constraints, the Work Session was cancelled.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Chaplain Steve Calvert, Coppell Fire Department, led those present
in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Matthew Freese and members of Troops 807 and 841 led those
present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Presentation by Becky Ratliff regarding Project
Graduation.
Presentation:
Becky Ratliff made a presentation to the Council regarding Project
Graduation.
8.Presentation of Memorandum of Support for the Coppell
Nature Park, from North Lake College and the Friends of
Coppell Nature Park.
Presentation:
Dr. Herlinda Glasscock and Dr. Paul Keleman made a presentation
to Council regarding a Memorandum of Support from North Lake
College.
Students Tara Ferguson and Sid Nivas made a presentation to
Council regarding the Coppell Nature Park.
9.Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of
April 2008 as Cancer Awareness Month, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Mike Dunn.
Valerie Brunson and Jackie Brainerd spoke about Pink Soles in
Motion and the 3-Day Walk for Breast Cancer.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a proclamation naming
the month of April 2008 as Cancer Awareness Month, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
10.Citizens' Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
11.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: March 25, 2008.
B.Consider approval of a resolution ratifying the
incorporation of the Coppell Economic Development
Foundation, providing for ratification of past acts of
the Foundation for and on behalf of economic
development in the City, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
C.Consider approval of the Camp-Do-It-All Standards
of Care and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-
1238R-C, Kegs N Cellar, a zoning change from S-
1238-C (Special Use Permit-1238-Commercial) to S-
1238R-C (Special Use Permit-1238 Revised-
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Commercial) to allow an additional 23-square-foot
attached sign on the west elevation in addition to
the two existing attached signs for the 2,850-square-
foot convenience/retail store located at 777 S.
MacArthur Blvd., #413 and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-
1245-TC, DeVine Cellars, a zoning change from TC
(Town Center) to S-1245-TC (Special Use Permit-
1245-Town Center), to allow the operation of a
2,272-square-foot retail/convenience store and
restaurant, located in the Town Center Addition,
along the east side of Denton Tap Road north of
Town Center Blvd and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
F.Consider approval of an Ordinance for two text
amendments to the Coppell Zoning Ordinance; Sec.
12-29-3.3 adding “(P) Signs which advertise or refer
to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages by
words or symbols” to types of signs are specifically
prohibited, and Sec. 12-29-4.3(A)i, requiring
individually mounted letters in the industrial
districts and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A,
B carrying Resolution No. 2008-0408.1, and C, D carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-496, and E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-
A-493, and F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-494.
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.
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-215R-LI, Victron
Energy, a zoning change request from PD-215-LI (Planned
Development-215-Light Industrial) to PD-215R-LI
(Planned Development-215 Revised-Light Industrial) as
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revised, to allow red & yellow striping and internally
illuminated signage on the gas pump canopy and
internally illuminated signage on two sides of an eight-
foot tower extension located along I.H. 635 on 2.34 acres
of property within the City of Coppell and the City of
Irving, located south of I.H. 635, east of Royal Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council, and indicated the applicant would like to postpone this
item until April 22 Council meeting.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one
had signed up to speak on this proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -
Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:16 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 8:43 p.m. and reopened
the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to postpone this item until April 22
and leave the Public Hearing open. 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.
13. Consider approval of the Rolling Oaks Memorial Center,
Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to dedicate right-of-way,
establish fire lanes and easements for Phase 1
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development of the memorial center (SUP-1244-LI) on
approximately 15.5 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Freeport Parkway and Ruby Road (400
S. Freeport Parkway).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the Rolling Oaks
Memorial Center, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to dedicate right-of-
way, establish fire lanes and easements for Phase 1 development of
the memorial center (SUP-1244-LI) on approximately 15.5 acres of
property located at the northeast corner of Freeport Parkway and
Ruby Road (400 S. Freeport Parkway). 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.
At this time, Item 18 was considered. Please see Item 18 for the
minutes.
PUBLIC HEARING:
14.
Consider approval of Case No. PD-209R-C, TownOaks
Centre, zoning change request from PD-209-C (Planned
Development-209-Commercial) to PD-209R-C (Planned
Development-209 Revised-Commercial) to allow an
increase in the allowable size of a proposed attached sign
from 25.6 square feet to 64.7 square feet, for Tuesday
Morning, on property located at the southeast corner of
Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Alen Hinkley, applicant, addressed the Council.
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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 approve
Case No. PD-209R-C, TownOaks Centre, zoning change request
from PD-209-C (Planned Development-209-Commercial) to PD-
209R-C (Planned Development-209 Revised-Commercial) to allow
an increase in the allowable size of a proposed attached sign from
25.6 square feet to 51.9 square feet, for Tuesday Morning, on
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Denton Tap Road, subject to the following conditions:
1) The sign shall be removed within 30 days of this lease space
being vacated.
2) All future signage that is not in compliance with the regulations
of the Sign Ordinance shall require an amendment to this
Planned Development District.
Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores 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.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-222R2-LI, Duke Lesley
Addition Lot 2, Block A, zoning change request from PD-
222-LI (Planned Development-222-Light Industrial) to PD-
222R2-LI (Planned Development-222 Revision 2-Light
Industrial) to amend the PD conditions to allow for
attached building signage which exceeds the size and
number requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for
Hemispheres, located along the north side of Dividend
Drive, approximately 1,200 feet west of S. Belt Line Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
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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 approve
Case No. PD-222R2-LI, Duke Lesley Addition Lot 2, Block A,
zoning change request from PD-222-LI (Planned Development-222-
Light Industrial) to PD-222R2-LI (Planned Development-222
Revision 2-Light Industrial) to amend the PD conditions to allow
for attached building signage which exceeds the size and number
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for Hemispheres, located
along the north side of Dividend Drive, approximately 1,200 feet
west of S. Belt Line 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.
16.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-223R-
C, Chase Bank (Kimbel Addition), a zoning change from
PD-223-C (Planned Development-223-Commercial) to PD-
223R-C (Planned Development-223 Revised-Commercial)
to attach a revised Detail Site Plan to allow the
development of a 3,889-square-foot bank with three drive-
thru lanes on 0.70 acres of property, located at the
southeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Village
Parkway and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-
A-495 for Case No. PD-223R-C, Chase Bank (Kimbel Addition), a
zoning change from PD-223-C (Planned Development-223-
Commercial) to PD-223R-C (Planned Development-223 Revised-
Commercial) to attach a revised Detail Site Plan to allow the
development of a 3,889-square-foot bank with three drive-thru
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lanes on 0.70 acres of property, located at the southeast corner of
MacArthur Boulevard and Village Parkway and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion;
the motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Faught and Franklin voting in favor
of the motion and Councilmembers Peters and Tunnell voting
against the motion.
17.Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract # Q-0108-01
to Tiseo Paving Company, for the construction of the
Coppell Road Project #ST 00-03 (Sandy Lake Road to
Cooper Lane), in an amount of $3,057,846.30, as provided
for in CIP funds; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the award of
Bid/Contract # Q-0108-01 to Tiseo Paving Company, for the
construction of the Coppell Road Project #ST 00-03 (Sandy Lake
Road to Cooper Lane), in an amount of $3,057,846.30, as provided
for in CIP funds; 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.
18.Consider approval to award Bid Q-0208-01 Rolling Oaks
Memorial Center Cemetery to The Fain Group in the
amount not to exceed $2,945,000.00 per budgeted in CIP
funds. Including agreement with Stewart Enterprises for
construction allocation schedule costs in the minimum
amount of $261,533.00 and requiring City Manager to
sign.
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Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Bid Q-0208-01 Rolling
Oaks Memorial Center Cemetary to The Fain Group in the amount
not to exceed $2,945,000, and including the agreement with
Stewart Enterprises for construction allocation schedule costs in
the minimum amount of $295,748.00. 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.
19.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Mahesh
Guduru from the Library Board and appointing a new
member to fill the unexpired term.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the resignation of
Mahesh Guduru from the Library Board and appointing Nancy Tao
to fill the unexpired term. 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.
20.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Metroplex Mayors
Meeting.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Carter BloodCare
Drive.
A.Mayor Stover reported on his attendance at the Metroplex
Mayor’s Meeting. Speaker Michael Morris, Director of
Transportation for NCTCOG, gave updates on the
transportation concerns in the area.
B.Mayor Stover announced a community Blood Drive with
CarterBloodCare April 22 at Town Center from 7-4 p.m.
benefitting Coppell citizen Caden Ledbetter. Councilmember
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Peters thanked Ken Griffin and his department for the years of
work coordinating the blood drives.
At this time, Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
21.Reconvene Executive Session
A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -
Consultation with City Attorney.
1.Mira Mar vs. City of Coppell.
2.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
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code -
Deliberation regarding Real Property.
1.Purchase of real property west of Denton
Tap/south of Bethel Road.
2.Oil and Gas Lease of City-owned property.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code –
Economic Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects East and West of Beltline/Denton
Tap and south of Bethel Road.
Mayor Stover reconvened into Executive Session at 9:55 p.m.
Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 10:39 p.m. and
reopened the Regular Session.
22.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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23. Necessary actioD resulting from Executive SessioD.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business t
meeting was adjourned.
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