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CP 2009-10-27 NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 2009 JAYNE PETERS, KAREN HUNT, Place 7 Mayor Mayor Pro Tem TIM BRANCHEAU, Place 1 MARSHA TUNNELL, Place 4 BOB MAHALIK, Place 2 BILLY FAUGHT, Place 5 BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES, Place 3 MARVIN FRANKLIN, Place 6 CLAY PHILLIPS, City Manager MEETING TIME AND PLACE: Call to Order 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public) Executive Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Closed to the Public) Work Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Open to the Public) Regular Session 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public) Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. for Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately thereafter, and Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein. The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items: ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION 1. Call to order. ag102709 Page 1 of 5 ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) 2. Convene Executive Session A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney. 1. Discussion regarding the Northlake Settlement Agreement. 2. Discussion with City Attorney regarding signage. B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic Development Negotiations. 1. ED Prospect West of Royal Lane and South of Northpoint. 2. Oil and Gas lease north of Ruby Road and south of Sandy Lake Road. C. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters. 1. Discussion regarding the City Manager Evaluation Process. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Convene Work Session A. Presentation regarding the Community-wide Trail Implementation Plan. B. Discussion regarding the proposed Outside Storage Ordinance. C. Discussion regarding the proposed Noise Ordinance. D. Discussion regarding the proposed Solicitor Ordinance, E. Discussion of Agenda Items. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 4. Convene Regular Session. 5. Invocation. 6. Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Eagle Scout Christopher Avery Griffiths, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 8. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of October 23 through October 31, 2009 as Red Ribbon Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 9. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of November 2, 2009 - November 6, 2009 as Municipal Courts Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. ag102709 Page 2 of 5 ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION 10. Annual State of the Court Address presented by the Honorable Marian Moseley. 11. Report by Park Board. 12. Citizens' Appearances. CONSENT AGENDA 13. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: A. Consider approval of minutes: October 13, 2009. B. Consider approval to authorize the William T. Cozby Public Library to purchase library materials from contracted vendors, on an annual basis, as budgeted via the State of Texas Term Contract 715-N1-Print Materials and Multimedia (Electronic and Recorded) - Multi Language and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. END OF CONSENT 14. Consider the approval of an ordinance amending the code of ordinances Chapter 9, Article 9-2, "Fence Regulations", by amending Section 9-2-1, "Definition", by adding a definition for composite; by amending section 9-2-7, "Materials, orientation and colors", by amending subsection (A) to permit composite fencing material, by amending subsection (B) to provide for permitted colors, and by adding subsection (C) to provide regulations for composite fences; and, by adding section 9- 2-11, to provide for enforcement; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 15. Consider the approval of an ordinance amending Article 9-13, "Anti-noise Code", by changing the title to "Loud and disturbing noise and vibrations" and by amending section 9-13-2 by providing for vibrations and specifics acts presume offensive to ordinary inhabitants; and, by adding subsection (I) providing permitted hours and days for construction activity; and subjection (J) providing for the operation of sound equipment; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 16. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, amending Article 6-2, ""Peddlers and Solicitors", by repealing Section 6-2- ag102709 Page 3 of 5 ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION 12, "Handbills on Public Property," and replacing it with a new Section 6-2- 12, prohibiting handbills on public property and regulating the distribution and placement of handbills on private property; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 17. Consider approval of the Final Draft of the Community Wide Trail Implementation Plan. 18. Consider approval of a variance to the Code of Ordinances, Section 6-14- 5 B and the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 13, Appendix C, Section V, concerning the requirement for placement of underground utilities. 19. City Manager's Report. A. Project Update and Future Agendas. 20. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Report by Mayor Peters regarding the November 3rd Election. 21. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted. 22. Council Committee Reports. A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD – Tunnell B. Coppell ISD – Mahalik and Hinojosa-Flores. C. Coppell Seniors – Brancheau and Faught. D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition – Peters and Hunt. E. DFW Airport Board – Peters. F. International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) – Brancheau G. Metrocrest Hospital Authority – Tunnell. H. Metrocrest Medical Foundation – Mahalik. I. Metrocrest Medical Services – Hinojosa-Flores. J. Metrocrest Social Services – Franklin. K. North Texas Council of Governments – Tunnell. L. NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management – Faught. M. North Texas Commission – Hunt. N. Senior Adult Services – Franklin. 23. Necessary action resulting from Work Session. 24. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session. ag102709 Page 4 of 5 Adjournment. ____________________________________ Jayne Peters, Mayor CERTIFICATE I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this 23rd day of October, 2009, at __________________. ____________________________________ Libby Ball, City Secretary DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE (www.ci.coppell.tx.us) UNDER PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, COUNCIL PACKETS. PUBLIC NOTICES STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989). ag102709 Page 5 of 5 KEY TO COUNCIL GOALS ICONS COPPELL VISION 2030 Sustainable City Government • Excellent City Services with high level of Customer Satisfaction • “Green” City Operations and Facilities • Excellent and Well-maintained City Infrastructure and Facilities • Top Quality City Workforce • Financial Resources to Support City Services Business Prosperity • Retention and Attraction of Businesses that generate revenues for the City • Major Retail and Top Quality Business Office Park along I-635 and SH 121 • Old Coppell as a Small Town Village • Community Commercial Centers • House Offices and Home-Based Businesses Community Wellness and Enrichment • Community Gathering Places • Recreation Programs and Services for all Generations • Expand Cultural Arts Amenities and Opportunities • Residents’ Wellness and Longevity • Community Education Programs and Support of Top Quality Schools • Multi-Use Trail Systems Connecting the City Sense of Community • Residents and Businesses Engaging and Contributing to the Coppell Community • Strong Community Events and Festivals • New Residents Welcome and Involved • Effective Community Partnerships • Future Civic Community Leaders’ Development Special Place to Live • Quality Housing for Family Generations • Beautiful Green City • Revitalizing Neighborhoods • Mobility within Coppell • Easy Access to Dallas-Fort Worth Regions AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 27, 2009 ITEM #: ES-2 EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code – Consultation with City Attorney. 1. Discussion regarding Northlake Settlement Agreement. 2. Discussion with City Attorney regarding signage. B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic Development Negotiations. 1. ED Prospect West of Royal Lane and South of Northpoint. 2. Oil and Gas lease north of Ruby Road and south of Sandy Lake Road. C. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code – Personnel Matters. 1. Discussion regarding the City Manager Evaluation Process. Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %exsessn AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 27, 2009 ITEM #: WS-3 WORK SESSION A. Presentation regarding the Community-wide Trail Implementation Plan. B. Discussion regarding the proposed Outside Storage Ordinance. C. Discussion regarding the proposed Noise Ordinance. D. Discussion regarding the proposed Solicitor Ordinance. E. Discussion of Agenda Items. Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/07 Document Name: %wksessn To: City Council From: Gary L. Sieb, Planning Director Subject: Pending Ordinance clarification regarding Outside Storage and Display Date: October 22, 2009 On September 8, Council unanimously voted to amend Chapter 12-Zoning of the Code of Ordinances, “Special Definitions” to revise the existing definition of “Outside Storage and Display—Retail Stores: Retail Stores and Shops” to include additional screening requirements. We commonly referred to this amendment as the “building footprint” amendment. Subsequent to this action, Building Inspection has asked for clarification regarding a time frame for enforcement to begin and suggests adding a provision that would require compliance with the ordinance within a certain time frame—perhaps 18 months. Currently, once an ordinance is adopted, existing non-compliant businesses are deemed “grandfathered” and are allowed to continue their existing activities (but can not enlarge them) until/unless the Board of Adjustment called a public hearing to amortize the non-compliant use. By adding a “drop-dead” date for compliance within the outside storage ordinance itself, enforcement becomes less complicated and less confrontational with potential violators. The addition of a compliance date was included with the sign leasing ordinance adopted a couple of years ago, so adding a date to the outside storage ordinance would not create a process we have not followed before. Staff will review clarification of the outside storage ordinance during Work Session at the October 27th meeting. WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: City Manager October 27, 2009 7 ✔ PROCLAMATION Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Eagle Scout Christopher Avery Griffiths, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Staff recommends approval. !Eagle Scout Griffiths - AR PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Eagle Scout is the highest rank a Boy Scout may achieve and it requires hard work and lengthy preparation; and WHEREAS, Christopher Avery Grifiths of Boy Scout Troop 840 has fulfilled the requirements and passed the Board of Review to become an Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, Christopher earned Merit Badges that included among others salesmanship, American culture, environmental science, emergency preparedness, and citizenship in the community; and WHEREAS, the service project that Christopher initiated consisted of constructing a stone pathway and bench foundation in the Coppell Town Center Community Garden; and WHEREAS, the image of Coppell is positively advanced through the success and achievements of this young man, who has exhibited initiative, dedication, and perseverance. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jayne Peters, Mayor of the City of Coppell, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby congratulate Christopher Avery Griffiths for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and recognize him as a solid citizen and future leader of tomorrow. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Coppell to be affixed this _______ day of October 2009. _________________________________ Jayne Peters, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Libby Ball, City Secretary WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Police October 27, 2009 8 ✔ PROCLAMATION Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of October 23 through October 31, 2009 as RED RIBBON WEEK, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Along with other Metrocrest cities, the City of Coppell, through its representatives, has participated in the Metrocrest Red Ribbon Campaign Committee's efforts to combat alcohol & drug abuse in our communities. It is our desire to present a uniformed and visible commitment toward a drug-free community, particularly during the Texas Red Ribbon Week, October 23 - 31, 2009. Members of the Police Department as well as various school and city officials will attend a Red Ribbon Breakfast on October 24th to gear up for the event. McGruff and Coppell Police Officers will make visits to the elementary schools in Coppell. Red Ribbons have been distributed and will be worn to promote the week and all city owned vehicles will display red ribbons. Therefore, submitted herewith is a proclamation for consideration by City Council to proclaim October 23 - 31, 2009 as RED RIBBON WEEK. Staff recommends approval. )Red Ribbon Week Proclamation WHEREAS, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use has reached epidemic stages in the United States, with the 15-24 year old age group dying at a rate which is higher than that of any other age group; and WHEREAS, in an effort to combat the continuing demand for drugs in our country, it is imperative that our community launch a visible, unified prevention education effort directed toward both youth and adult age groups; and WHEREAS, Texans’ War on Drugs is sponsoring the Red Ribbon Campaign all across our State during Red Ribbon Week, October 23 through October 31, 2009, to offer Texans the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles; and WHEREAS, individuals and groups in business, government, law enforcement, education, religious institutions, athletic and service organizations, and others will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during Red Ribbon Week; and WHEREAS, the Coppell Police Department desires to present a uniformed and visible commitment toward a drug-free community, particularly during the Texas Red Ribbon Week, and plan to involve all segments of our community: schools, churches, businesses and industry, media, and City employees. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jayne Peters, Mayor of the City of Coppell, do hereby proclaim the week of October 23 through October 31, 2009 as “Red Ribbon Week” in the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas. The Mayor and City Council call on all citizens to join in this worthwhile campaign toward a drug-free community. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Coppell to be affixed this ___________ day of October 2009. ____________________________________ Jayne Peters, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Libby Ball, City Secretary WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Municipal Court October 27, 2009 9 ✔ PROCLAMATION Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of November 2, 2009 - November 6, 2009 as Municipal Courts Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. &Municipal Court Week -2AR A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2, 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 6, 2009, AS MUNICIPAL COURT WEEK WHEREAS, there are 913 municipal courts that handle over 7 million cases and more than 3,800 jury trials every year; and WHEREAS, municipal judges make up over one third of the entire state's judiciary; and WHEREAS, more people come in personal contact with municipal courts than all other Texas courts combined, and the public perception of the entire Texas judicial system is largely dependent upon the public’s experience in municipal court; and WHEREAS, municipal courts serve as the local justice center for the enforcement of local ordinances and fine-only state offenses that protect the peace and dignity of our community; and WHEREAS, municipal judges, court support personnel, and marshals have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all, and conform to the standards set by the Canons of Judicial Conduct; and WHEREAS, the municipal judges, clerks, and marshals continually strive to improve the administration of justice through participation in judicial education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state and local professional organizations; and WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the 913 Texas Municipal Courts, and of the Coppell Municipal Court Number 1, and salute their critical role in preserving public safety, protecting the quality of life and deterring future criminal behavior in Texas communities and in our community. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jayne Peters, Mayor of the City of Coppell, Texas, and the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, do hereby recognize the week of November 2, 2009 - November 6, 2009, as Municipal Court Week, and further extend appreciation to the municipal judges, court clerks, and marshals throughout Texas and to our Presiding and Alternate Municipal Judges and court support personnel for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to our community. I call upon all residents of Coppell to join with the City Council in recognizing the vital service they perform and their exemplary dedication to the community they represent. DULY PROCLAIMED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, on this the ______ day of ________________, 2009. CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS ___________________________________ JAYNE PETERS, MAYOR ATTEST: ___________________________________ LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Municipal Court October 27, 2009 10 ✔ PRESENTATION Annual State of the Court Address presented by the Honorable Marian Moseley. The Presiding Judge will update the Council of the current Municipal Court operating status. &State of the Court -1AR WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: City Secretary October 27, 2009 11 ✔ REPORT Report by the Park Board. The semi-annual report will be made by a member of the Park Board. No action necessary on this item. %boardreport AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 27, 2009 ITEM #: 12 CITIZENS' APPEARANCES ORDINANCE NO. 2001-964 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THE FOLLOWING ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AS THE RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS: The City of Coppell Code of Ordinances, Article 1-10 "Rules, Times and Procedures for Conducting City Council Meetings," be, and the same is hereby, amended to read as follows: "ARTICLE 1-10 RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ". . . 1-10-6.2.1 CITIZENS APPEARANCE Persons wishing to speak on any matter other than an item scheduled for a public hearing on the agenda, must sign a register and list their residence address, provided by the City Secretary on a table outside the Council Chambers, and such persons may be heard only at the "Citizens Appearance" portion of a regular meeting or special meeting. Each speaker must state his or her name and address of residence. Presentations by individuals during the "Citizens Appearance" shall be limited to two (2) minutes each. An individual speaker's time may be extended for an additional two (2) minutes with the approval of a majority of the Council members present. There shall be a cumulative limit of twenty (20) minutes allotted of any regular or special Council meeting. Those persons who signed up to speak at the "Citizens Appearance" shall be called upon in the order that they have signed the provided register. No personal attacks by any speaker shall be made against any member of the Council, Mayor, individual, group or corporation (Charter Article 3, Section 3.12). Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %citapp.doc WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: City Secretary October 27, 2009 13/A ✔ PROCEDURAL Consider approval of minutes: October 13, 2009. Minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 13, 2009. Staff recommends approval. %minutes Cm1101309 Page 1 of 13 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 2009 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present: Jayne Peters, Mayor Karen Hunt, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brancheau, Councilmember Bob Mahalik, Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember (late arrival) Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember (late arrival) Billy Faught, Councilmember Marvin Franklin, Councilmember Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney Robert Hager. 1. Call to order. Mayor Peters 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. Discussion regarding the Northlake Property/Settlement Agreement. 2. Discussion regarding the status of the Community Center. B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic Development Negotiations. 1. ED Prospects south of Bethel Road, west of S. Coppell Road and east of Freeport. 2. ED Prospects south of Bethel Road and west of Royal Lane. 3. Oil and Gas lease north of Ruby Road and south of Sandy Lake Road. C. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters. Cm1101309 Page 2 of 13 1. Discussion regarding the City Manager Evaluation Process. Councilmembers Tunnell and Hinojosa-Flores arrived prior to convening Executive Session. Mayor Peters convened into Executive Session at 5:47 p.m. Mayor Peters recessed the Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. and opened Work Session. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Convene Work Session A. Discussion regarding the 08/09 and 09/10 Work Plans. B. Discussion regarding the Council Budget Calendar for 2010. C. Discussion of Agenda Items. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 4. Convene Regular Session. 5. Invocation. Pastor Dale Patterson of Hackberry Creek Church led those present in the Invocation. 6. Pledge of Allegiance. Webelo Troop 849 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Mayor Peters read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to members of Pink Soles in Motion and the Coppell Fire Department. Cm1101309 Page 3 of 13 Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve a proclamation naming the month of October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion. 8. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of November Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Mayor Peters read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Dale Hruby. Action: Councilmember Franklin moved to approve a proclamation naming the month of November Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion. 9. Citizens' Appearances. Mayor Peters advised no one signed up to speak. CONSENT AGENDA 10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: A. Consider approval of minutes: September 22, 2009. B. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the City of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development Corporation, Cm1101309 Page 4 of 13 and the Coppell Independent School District in the amount of $1,103,438.00 for 13 Literacy Intervention support teachers in 2009-2010 and 6 Literacy Intervention support teachers in 2010-2011, and authorizing the City Manager to sign. C. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the City of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development Corporation, and the Coppell Independent School District in the amount of $2,579,515.00 for 23 campus level personnel units and one-half administrative personnel unit in 2009-10 and 25 personnel units in 2010-2011 for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, and authorizing the City Manager to sign. D. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the City of Coppell, the Coppell Education Development Corporation, and the Coppell Independent School District in the amount of $1,987,162.00 for 17 Spanish teachers, and authorizing the City Manager to sign. E. Consider approval of an Annual Report from the Coppell Education Development Corporation. F. Consider approval of a License Agreement between the City of Coppell and Arbor Manors of Coppell Homeowners Association; and authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary documents. G. Consider approval of a License Agreement between the City of Coppell and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the construction of a communication conduit crossing the DART owned Cotton Belt Railroad within the South Coppell Road right-of-way; and authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary documents. H. Consider approval of a License Agreement between the City of Coppell and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for a Public Road Crossing of the DART owned Cotton Belt Railroad of South Coppell Road at a cost of $2,400.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary documents. Cm1101309 Page 5 of 13 I. Consider approval of a Crossing Agreement with Fort Worth and Western Railroad (FWWR) for reconstruction of the existing railroad crossing located on South Coppell Road at a cost of $157,107.84, and authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary documents. J. Consider approval of an Ordinance abandoning a 15' utility easement on the west side of Arbor Manors Subdivision, as described in exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto; reserving all existing easement rights of others if any, whether apparent or non-apparent, aerial, surface, underground or otherwise; providing for the furnishing of a certified copy of this ordinance for recording in the real property records of Dallas County, Texas as a Quitclaim Deed; and authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute any necessary documents. K. Consider approval of renewing the service agreement with Motorola, Inc. for the maintenance of all city radios and the communication network in the amount of $61,653.24; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. L. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of a project funding application with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for a regional solid waste management local project, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. M. Consider approval of a consulting services contract for health benefit consulting services and other related benefit/wellness programs with Brinson Benefits, Inc. in the amount of $144,080.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign. N. Consider approval of an administrative services agreement with United Medical Services (UMR, formerly known as Fiserv Health) for third party administrative services for the City of Coppell medical plan in the amount of $144,155.00 and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Cm1101309 Page 6 of 13 O. Consider approval of awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) #0095 for the procurement of medical stop loss insurance to ING in the amount of $311,252. P. Consider approval of a 90-day extension to the expiration date of September 10, 2009 for the Northlake Woodlands Center Addition, Lot 4R, Block A, Replat & Minor Plat, being a replat of the Northlake Woodlands Center Addition, Lot 4, Block A, to incorporate 0.35 acres of unplatted property to allow the expansion of the pet care outdoor play area, on 1.01 acres of property located at 120 E. Bethel School Road. Q. Consider approval of an Ordinance for a text amendment to Chapter 12-Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Section 12- 31-7.4, “Rules for computing number of parking spaces”, to revise the existing regulation to require additional parking for any enlargement of floor area, number of employees, dwelling units, seating capacity and other enlargements and authorizing the Mayor to sign. R. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-181R2- SF-12, Bethel Road Estates, Lot 2, Block 1, a zoning change from PD-181-SF-12 (Planned Development-181-Single Family-12) to PD-181R2-SF-12 (Planned Development-181- Revision 2-Single Family-12) to allow for a stucco finish instead of masonry as required in Section 12-11-5 of the Zoning Ordinance and to allow an additional detached, two- story residential structure on 2.348 acres of property located at 256 West Bethel Road and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J carrying Ordinance No. 2009-1241, K, L carrying Resolution No. 2009-1013.1, M, N, O, P, Q carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-532 and R carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-533. Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion. Cm1101309 Page 7 of 13 11. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-242-HC, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, a zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD- 242-HC (Planned Development District-242-Highway Commercial) for a Concept Plan on 9.078 acres for retail/office/hotel and restaurant uses within the City of Coppell (this does not include the 7.043 acres in the City of Grapevine) and to attach a Detail Plan on 3.03 acres of property to allow a six-story, 128-room, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites to be located on the south side of Northpoint Drive, east of S.H. 121. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. Gus Coppak, applicant, addressed questions of the Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to speak. Action: Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. PD-242-HC, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, a zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-242-HC (Planned Development District-242- Highway Commercial) for a Concept Plan on 9.078 acres for retail/office/hotel and restaurant uses within the City of Coppell (this does not include the 7.043 acres in the City of Grapevine) and to attach a Detail Plan on 3.03 acres of property to allow a six-story, 128-room, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites to be located on the south side of Northpoint Drive, east of S.H. 121, subject to the following condition: 1) Revise attached signs to be in accordance with Sign Ordinance. Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa- Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion. Cm1101309 Page 8 of 13 12. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-199R5-HC-S-1211R2, Service Star, a zoning change request from PD-199R4-HC-S-1211R2 (Planned Development-199-Highway Commercial Revision 4- Special Use Permit-1211 Revision 2) to PD-199R5-HC-S-1211R2 (Planned Development-199-Highway Commercial Revision 5- Special Use Permit-1211 Revision 2), to revise the detail site plan to allow the subdivision of Lot 4 into two lots, recognizing the existing developments and adding PD conditions, on 2.2 acres of property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. Jim Stillwell, applicant, addressed questions of the Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to speak. Action: Councilmember Mahalik moved to close the Public Hearing and approve a Case No. PD-199R5-HC-S-1211R2, Service Star, a zoning change request from PD-199R4-HC-S-1211R2 (Planned Development-199-Highway Commercial Revision 4-Special Use Permit-1211 Revision 2) to PD-199R5- HC-S-1211R2 (Planned Development-199-Highway Commercial Revision 5- Special Use Permit-1211 Revision 2), to revise the detail site plan to allow the subdivision of Lot 4 into two lots, recognizing the existing developments and adding PD conditions, on 2.2 acres of property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd., subject to the following condition: 1) Fifty-one (51) parking spaces will be provided for the medical office use on Lot 4R2, and twenty-six (26) parking spaces will be provided for the Firestone use on Lot 4R1. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa- Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion. Cm1101309 Page 9 of 13 13. Consider approval of the Vista Point II, Lots 4R1 & 4R2, Block A, Replat, being a replat of Lot 4, Block A, of the Vista Point II Addition, to subdivide Lot 4 to allow the conveyance of two separately platted lots on 2.2 acres of property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. Action: Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the Vista Point II, Lots 4R1 & 4R2, Block A, Replat, being a replat of Lot 4, Block A, of the Vista Point II Addition, to subdivide Lot 4 to allow the conveyance of two separately platted lots on 2.2 acres of property located at the southwest corner of S.H. 121 and MacArthur Blvd. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion. 14. Consider approval of the Red Hawk, Final Plat, a request for 54 single-family lots and two commercial lots on 16.42 acres of property, located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road, north of Bethel School Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council. Terry Holmes, applicant, answered questions of the Council. Action: Mayor Pro Tem Hunt moved to approve the Red Hawk, Final Plat, a request for 54 single-family lots and two commercial lots on 16.42 acres of property, located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road, north of Bethel School Road, subject to the following conditions: 1) A drainage easement should be provided on the back of Lots 2-17, Block A, along the limits of the ultimate floodplain as delineated by the “Flood Study on Tributary G-2 of Grapevine Creek for The Holmes Cm1101309 Page 10 of 13 Builders” as prepared by O’Brien Engineering, Inc. The area was modeled in the drainage study as a storm water conveyance area; therefore it needs to be kept clear of all obstructions and improvements. 2) Maintenance responsibility for the proposed drainage easement on Lots 2-17, Block A should be clearly noted on the plat as to whether the individual homeowner or the Homeowner’s Association (HOA) will maintain the area. 3) Right-of-way corner clips to accommodate proposed ADA ramps should be provided on Lots 1, 14, 23 & 28, Block A. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion. 15. Consider approval of a Resolution approving the terms and conditions for procurement of four (4) MICU Ambulances with Horton / Professional Ambulance, through the HGAC Contract #AM04-08 provided to the City through interlocal agreement, in the amount of $643,084.00; authorizing the City Manger to execute all appropriate documents. Presentation: Kevin Richardson, Fire Chief, made a presentation to Council. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2009-1013.2 approving the terms and conditions for procurement of four (4) MICU Ambulances with Horton / Professional Ambulance, through the HGAC Contract #AM04-08 provided to the City through interlocal agreement, in the amount of $643,084.00; authorizing the City Manger to execute all appropriate documents. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion. 16. Consider approval of adoption of 2009-2010 Work Plan. Cm1101309 Page 11 of 13 Presentation: Clay Phillips, City Manager, made a presentation to Council. Action: Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the adoption of 2009-2010 Work Plan. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hunt and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Franklin voting in favor of the motion. 17. City Manager's Report. A. Project Update and Future Agendas. A. City Manager Clay Phillips reported on the status of the Senior Community Center. Additional progress is being made and should be completed by the end of the month. The Cypress Waters Development, not owned by the City of Coppell but located adjacent to city-owned property, is moving forward in the zoning process with the City of Dallas. The Luminant/Oncor/TXU facility is in the process of removing the plant. The structure should begin to come down in the coming months. There is public record that a DART transit facility is being proposed in the vicinity. Not much more is known about it, but it is being considered. Lastly, South Coppell Road and Southwestern Blvd. are under construction. The Bethel Road project is due for construction shortly. The City is attempting to secure the right-of-ways on Sandy Lake Road and Freeport, but the process remains to be a challenge in terms of ownership. 18. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Report by Mayor Peters regarding the Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting. B. Report by Mayor Peters regarding Oak Fest to be held on October 17 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Andy Brown East. C. Report by Mayor Peters regarding National Night Out. A. Mayor Peters reported on the Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting. Mr. Oberwetter, President of the Regional Chamber of Commerce and former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia made a presentation discussing the two year economic development study. The Dallas-Ft. Worth area was ranked the 12th largest metropolitan economy in the Cm1101309 Page 12 of 13 world and grew six times faster than New York, Chicago or Los Angeles. B. Mayor Peters announced Oak Fest will be held on October 17 from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Andy Brown East Park. The event may have to be moved due to the saturation of the grounds. Tune in to the city’s website for information. C. Finally, Mayor Peters reported on National Night Out held on October 6. Sixty Parties were hosted throughout the city. Mayor Peters thanked the Councilmembers for participating and riding with the police. It was a successful event. 19. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted. Nothing to report EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) C. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters. 1. Discussion regarding the City Manager Evaluation Process. At this time, Mayor Peters reconvened into Executive Session at 8:52 p.m. Mayor Peters adjourned the Executive Session at 9:46 p.m. and opened the Regular Session. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 20. Necessary action resulting from Work Session. There was no action necessary under this item. 21. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session. There was no action necessary under this item. Cm1101309 Page 13 of 13 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. ____________________________________ Jayne Peters, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Libby Ball, City Secretary WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Library October 27, 2009 13/B ✔ PROCEDURAL Consider approval to authorize the William T. Cozby Public Library to purchase library materials from contracted vendors, on an annual basis, as budgeted via the State of Texas Term Contract 715-N1-PRINT MATERIALS AND MULTIMEDIA (ELECTRONIC AND RECORDED) - MULTI LANGUAGE and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. Please see attached memo Funds have been budgeted in the Library Media account for library materials purchases. Staff recommends approval +purchasebooksandAV-1AR Memorandum To: Mayor and City Council From: Kathleen P. Metz Edwards, Library Director Date: October 27, 2009 Subject: CPA Term Contract 715-N1 Formerly, the City purchased library materials via a North East Texas Library System (NETLS) contract which was bid via a competitive process for libraries in the North East Texas area. The State of Texas took over this bid process and created Term Contract 715-N1-PRINT MATERIALS AND MULTIMEDIA (ELECTRONIC AND RECORDED) - MULTI LANGUAGE for accredited Texas Libraries. The William T. Cozby Public Library is accredited by the State and is authorized to order library materials under this contract. This agenda item authorizes the William T. Cozby Public Library to purchase library materials on an annual basis, as budgeted under the terms of the contract and authorizes the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. Library materials have been budgeted at $200,000 for FY 09/10. Please let me know if you have any questions. WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Fire October 27, 2009 14 ✔✔ ORDINANCE Consider the approval of an ordinance amending the code of ordinances Chapter 9, Article 9-2, "Fence Regulations", by amending Section 9-2-1, "Definition", by adding a definition for composite; by amending section 9-2-7, "Materials, orientation and colors", by amending subsection (A) to permit composite fencing material, by amending subsection (B) to provide for permitted colors, and by adding subsection (C) to provide regulations for composite fences; and, by adding section 9-2-11, to provide for enforcement; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. On September 8, 2009 staff appeared before Mayor and Council with a presentation on composite fencing materials. Currently our fence ordinance allows only wood, metal or wrought iron, stone or brick with mortar, or decorative metal. The proposed ordinance will allow composite fencing material as long as it is comprised of at least seventy-five percent (75%) wood fiber, of natural wood stain color, have a wood texture and affixed to the post elements with nails and/or metal fasteners which match the color of the planks. A composite fence will be required to have steel or metal posts as are all new fences. Staff recommends approval. (Fire Fence Ordinance - 1 AR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO. ________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF COPPELL CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 9-2, “FENCE REGULATIONS”, BY AMENDING SECTION 9-2-1, “DEFINITION”, BY ADDING A DEFINITION FOR COMPOSITE; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-2-7, “MATERIALS, ORIENTATION AND COLORS”, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (A) TO PERMIT COMPOSITE FENCING MATERIAL, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (B) TO PROVIDE FOR PERMITTED COLORS, AND BY ADDING SUBSECTION (C) TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR COMPOSITE FENCES; AND, BY ADDING SECTION 9-2-11, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That Chapter 9, Article 9-2, “Fence Regulations”, by amending Section 9-2- 1, “Definition”, by adding a definition for composite, by amending Section 9-2-7, “Materials, orientation and colors”, by amending Subsection (A) to permit composite fencing material, by amending Subsection (B) to provide for permitted colors and by adding Subsection (C) to provide regulations for composite fences, and, by adding section 9-2-11, to provide for enforcement, which shall read as follows: “CHAPTER 9 GENERAL REGULATIONS . . . . ARTICLE 9-2. FENCE REGULATIONS Sec. 9-2-1. Definitions. . . . . . Composite means material that consist of at least seventy-five percent (75%) wood fiber material which may be combined with vinyl or other products which are molded or otherwise fabricated or processed into raised textured wood finish posts, planks, pickets, rails or other like elements. Fence . . . . . . . . . . Sec. 9-2-7. Materials, orientation and colors. A. . . . . . . . . . . 5. Composite. B. Permitted colors. . . . or composite fences shall be limited to natural wood stain colors. C. Composite fences. Composite fences shall be anchored with steel or metal posts, with or without composite post or sleeves and shall be affixed to the post elements with nails and/or metal fasteners which match the color of the planks, slats or other elements of such composite fence shall be of composite fence. ” SECTION 2. That all provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other provisions not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. That should any word, phrase, paragraph, section or phrase of this ordinance or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part or provision thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, and shall not affect the validity of the Code of Ordinances as a whole. SECTION 4. An offense committed before the effective date of this ordinance is governed by prior law and the provisions of the Code of Ordinances, as amended, in effect when the offense was committed and the former law is continued in effect for this purpose. SECTION 5. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this ordinance or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, shall be guilty of a TM 39213.2.091609 2 misdemeanor and upon conviction in the Municipal Court of the City of Coppell, Texas, shall be subjected to a fine not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for each offense; and each and every day such violation is continued shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense. SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases provide. DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the _______ day of ___________________, 2009. APPROVED: JAYNE PETERS, MAYOR ATTEST: LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY (REH/cdb) TM 39213.2.091609 3 WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Fire October 27, 2009 15 ✔✔ ORDINANCE Consider the approval of an ordinance amending Article 9-13, "Anti-noise Code", by changing the title to "Loud and disturbing noise and vibrations" and by amending section 9-13-2 by providing for vibrations and specifics acts presume offensive to ordinary inhabitants; and, by adding subsection (I) providing permitted hours and days for construction activity; and subjection (J) providing for the operation of sound equipment; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. On September 8, 2009 staff presented a summary of the surrounding jurisdictions’ noise ordinances to Mayor and Council during the work session. Staff was directed to develop an ordinance limiting the hours of construction noise to Monday through Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm and Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays between 9:00am and 7:00pm. The ordinance pertains only to construction noise adjacent to a residential district or residential structure. Staff recommends approval. (Fire Noise Ordinance - 1 AR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL ORDINANCE NO. ____________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE 9-13, "ANTI-NOISE CODE", BY CHANGING THE TITLE TO “LOUD AND DISTURBING NOISE AND VIBRATIONS” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 9-13-2 BY PROVIDING FOR VIBRATIONS AND SPECIFIC ACTS PRESUMED OFFENSIVE TO ORDINARY INHABITANTS; AND, BY ADDING SUBSECTION (I) PROVIDING PERMITTED HOURS AND DAYS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY; AND SUBSECTION (J) PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF SOUND EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the City of Coppell to control or minimize nuisances made by construction noise within residential districts; and WHEREAS, the construction industry has an interest of being able to perform construction within residential districts. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. That Article 9-13-4 shall be added into Article 9-13 of the Code of Ordinances and shall read as follows: “ARTICLE 9-13. LOUD AND DISTURBING NOISE AND VIBRATIONS . . . . . Sec. 9-13-2. Specific acts deemed loud and raucous. . . . article, and such specific acts are presumed to be offensive to the ordinary sensibility of the inhabitants of the city, but such . . . . . . . . . D. The use . . . rattling noise or vibrations. . . . . . I. Any construction activity related to the erection, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building fence, swimming pool/spa, flat work, Page 1 TM 39223.2.092309 or accessory structure on or adjacent to a residential district or structure and use as defined in Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, except that the city manager or designee may issue a written permit to exceed these hours in the case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety or for other reasons determined by the city manager or designee to be necessary for the public health, safety or welfare. For purposes of this section, “legal holidays” include New Year’s Day (January 1), Memorial Day (observed date), Fourth of July (July 4), Labor Day (observed date), Thanksgiving Day (observed date), and Christmas Day (December 25). . . . . .” SECTION 2. That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this ordinance, or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, which shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this ordinance shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the Code of Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, as heretofore amended, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for each offense; and each and every day such violation shall continue shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense. Page 2 TM 39223.2.092309 Page 3 TM 39223.2.092309 SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as the law and charter in such cases provide. DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the _______ day of ___________________, 2009. APPROVED: ____________________________________ JAYNE PETERS, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY (JDD/ajh/REH/cdb) WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Police October 27, 2009 16 ✔ ORDINANCE Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, amending Article 6-2, ""Peddlers and Solicitors", by repealing Section 6-2-12, "Handbills on Public Property," and replacing it with a new Section 6-2-12, prohibiting handbills on public property and regulating the distribution and placement of handbills on private property; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. The purpose of this amendment to the "Peddlers and Solicitors" ordinance is to allow for the regulation and registration of individuals placing handbills on public and private property. Staff recommends approval. )Handbills ORDINANCE NO. ____________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE 6-2, "PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS", BY REPEALING SECTION 6-2-12, “HANDBILLS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY,” AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 6-2-12, PROHIBITING HANDBILLS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND REGULATING THE DISTRIBUTION AND PLACEMENT OF HANDBILLS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 6-2-12 of the Code currently prohibits the placement of any advertisement, handbill, placard, or print, picture, or other written matter, or any device for advertising purposes on any fence, railing, sidewalk, telephone, electric light or public utility pole, or other public property; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that steps should be taken to regulate the distribution of advertisements, and bills, and other similar materials distributed on private property to protect against trespassing by distributors where residents have neither requested or consented to receive advertising or handbills, to preserve constitutional rights to privacy and to receive and disseminate information, and to prevent the proliferation of litter by uncontrolled distribution; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to amend the Code to not only prohibit the placement of advertisements, handbills, and other similar materials on public property, but also to regulate distribution of these materials on private property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. That Article 6-2, "Peddlers and Solicitors,” of the Code of Ordinances be, and the same is, hereby amended by repealing Section 6-2-12 and replacing it with a new Section 6-2-12, prohibiting placement of handbills on public property and regulating the distribution and placement of handbills on private property, which shall read as follows: “ARTICLE 6-2. PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS . . . . . Sec. 6-2-12. Handbills. A. It shall be unlawful for any person to paste, stick, or place any advertisement, handbill, placard, printed material, picture or written matter or any Page 1 device for advertising purposes upon any fence, railing, sidewalk, telephone, electric light or public utility pole or other public property, or to knowingly permit the same to be done. B. It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute any advertisement, handbill, or other written matter at any private property or premises, unless the person complies with all of the following: 1. The person shall file with the chief of police a registration statement on forms provided by the City, which shall include the name and permanent residence address of the applicant, the entity that the applicant represents, and the name, address, and driver’s license or state-approved identification card number of each person who will distribute advertisements, handbills, or other written matter. 2. Each person distributing advertisements, handbills, or other written matter on private property shall visibly display the certificate of registration provided by the City on the upper front portion of such person. 3. The person may only distribute the materials between the hours of 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. 4. The person shall not distribute any advertisement, handbill, or other written matter in any alleyway, but only may distribute such material at the front entrance of the premises. The person shall not cut across private property, and shall use the public sidewalk and paved approach to the front entrance. 5. Provided that a resident has not exhibited a card in accordance with Section 6-2-10, a person may distribute an advertisement, handbill, or other written matter only by handing it to a person present on the premises, affixing it securely to the door handle, or placing in a receptacle, other than the resident’s mail box, provided for such materials. C. The provisions of subsection B do not apply to newspaper delivery, or distribution of handbills or other written matter with a political or charitable purpose.” SECTION 2. That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Coppell, Texas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other Page 2 provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this ordinance, or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, which shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. Any person violating any of the provisions or terms of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of $500.00 for each offense, and each and every day such violation shall continue be deemed to constitute a separate offense. SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as the law and charter in such cases provide. DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the _______ day of ___________________, 2009. APPROVED: ____________________________________ JAYNE PETERS, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY (TM 39322) Page 3 WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Parks and Recreation October 27, 2009 17 ✔ PRESENTATION Consider approval of the Final Draft of the Community Wide Trail Implementation Plan. Parks and Recreation staff and the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation have been working with the consultant TBG Partners, since January 2009 in an effort to finalize an updated City-Wide Trail System Implementation Plan. This plan will replace the 1993 Coppell System Master Plan. The CRDC has reviewed the proposals recommended in the plan over the past months, and now enthusiastically forward the plan to the City Council for review. Approval of the Draft Implementation Plan ^Trail Implementation Plan-1AR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Date: October 27, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation Re: Consider approval of the Final Draft of the Community Wide Trail Implementation Plan. Background: A new Trail System Master Plan has been a desire of the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation for the last couple of years. They have desired to have a fresh document to turn to when determining priorities for recommending development of new trail sections. The Parks and Recreation staff and the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation have been working with the consultant, TBG Partners, since January 2009 in an effort to finalize an updated City-Wide Trail System Implementation Plan. This plan will replace the 1993 Coppell Trail System Master Plan. The CRDC has reviewed the proposals recommended in the plan over the past months, and now enthusiastically forward the plan to the City Council for review. The consultant was instructed to concentrate their efforts on a true implementation plan, not simply a master plan that reflected a “dream” trail system. The CRDC wanted to make the determination of what trail sections were realistic and doable as relates to ownership and accessibility questions, and develop realistic expectations as far as funding and possible implementation timeframes are concerned. They had further goals to provide an avenue for public input into the process, create a multi-use type of trail system, improve linkages throughout the city and throughout the region, and bring together the various city departments to review and recommend solutions and advise where appropriate. The proposed Community-Wide Trail Implementation Plan accomplishes these goals and sets the stage for years of implementation and creative solutions to bringing connectivity to the citizens of Coppell. The CRDC approved the recommendations included in this plan at their September 14, 2009 meeting. Approval of this Draft will allow staff to authorize the consultant to proceed with developing the final printing and documentation related to finalizing the plan. Action Requested: Consider approval of the Final Draft of the Community Wide Trail Implementation Plan. Staff Recommendation: Approval of this item. Making Connections Reality...Community-Wide Trails Implementation Plan“This is the vision, to create a changed transportation system that offers not only choices among travel modes for speciﬁ c trips, but more importantly presents these options so that they are real choices that meet the needs of individuals and society as a whole. Making this vision a reality must begin now.” - The National Bicycling and Walking Study October 2009 Making Connections RealityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments................................................................................................................................A. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... Why should we plan for a trails system............................................................................................ Purpose of the Community-Wide Trails Implementation Plan.......................................................... Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle........................................................................................................... Economic Beneﬁ ts............................................................................................................................ Alternative Transportation................................................................................................................. Conserving and Appreciating the Environment................................................................................. Planning the Coppell of Today and Tomorrow................................................................................... Process............................................................................................................................................. Previous Trail Recommendations.....................................................................................................B. Community Involvement & Regional Coordination.......................................................... Community Input Meeting................................................................................................................ Community Team Charrette’s........................................................................................................... Community Survey and Input........................................................................................................... Community Input Summary.............................................................................................................. Regional Planning and Transportation Efforts.................................................................................. DART Meeting Summary...................................................................................................... NCTCOG Meeting Summary................................................................................................ NCTCOG Mobility 2030........................................................................................................ City of Carrollton................................................................................................................... City of Irving.......................................................................................................................... City of Lewisville................................................................................................................... City of Grapevine..................................................................................................................C. Goals................................................................................................................................................... Goals................................................................................................................................................D. Trail Design Standards & Guidelines..................................................................................... Users of the Trails............................................................................................................................ Types of Trails.................................................................................................................................. Trail Deﬁ nitions................................................................................................................................. Trail Destinations.............................................................................................................................. Trail Features................................................................................................................................... Trail Design Standards.....................................................................................................................iii.A1A2A2A2A3A3A3A4A5A6B1B2B3B4B6B7B7B8B9B11B11B11B11C1C2D1D2D3D4D5D7D9-i- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanE. City of Coppell Trails Master Plan............................................................................................ General Overview............................................................................................................................. Trails Master Plan............................................................................................................................. Trail Connections with Adjacent Cities.............................................................................................. Community-Wide Spine Trails...........................................................................................................F. Priority Trail Implementation....................................................................................................... Prioritized Trails Overview................................................................................................................. Prioritized Trails Master Plan............................................................................................................. Denton Creek East Trail.................................................................................................................... OHP Utility Corridor Trail...................................................................................................................Irving Connector Trail........................................................................................................................ North Levee Trail............................................................................................................................... MacArthur Blvd. Trail......................................................................................................................... Grapevine Creek Park Trail...............................................................................................................Levee Bridge Connector Trail............................................................................................................Moore Road Trail...............................................................................................................................Denton Creek Park Trail.................................................................................................................... Cottonwood Creek Trail..................................................................................................................... Grapevine Springs Park Trail.............................................................................................................North Lake College Connector Trail................................................................................................... Wagon Wheel - Jr. College Connector Trail.......................................................................................G. Summary..........................................................................................................................................Summary............................................................................................................................................H. Appendix...........................................................................................................................................Inventory and Analysis Information..................................................................................................... Plats....................................................................................................................................... Aerials.................................................................................................................................... Photo’s................................................................................................................................... Cost & Available Funding................................................................................................................... Cost Estimates....................................................................................................................... Funding Sources....................................................................................................................E1E2E3E4E6F1F2F3F4F6F8F10F12F14F16F18F20F22F24F26F28G1G2H1H2CDCDCDCDCDCD-ii- Making Connections RealityAcknowledgementsThe 2009 Community-Wide Trails Implementation Plan was an effort of many. The plan developed by the City of Coppell Parks and Recreation Department, with the technical and design assistance of TBG Part-ners, Inc., provides a trail implementation strategy for the City of Coppell for the next decade and beyond. A special thanks goes out to the general community and community leaders for their insight and support throughout the duration of this study.Mayor: Jayne PetersCity Council:Tim BrancheauBob MahalikBrianna Hinojosa-FloresMarsha TunnellBilly FaughtMarvin FranklinKaren HuntPark Board:Greg GarciaMark TepperJack ClarkLarry JonesDixon RichScott SumpterTerra TaylorBrian BrandstetterCarolyn HornerAlesa HillerTaylor MaysStaff:City Manager - Clay PhillipsDeputy City Manager - Mario Canizares*Director of Parks and Recreation - Brad Reid*Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation - Guy McLain*Park Operation’s Manager - John EliasCity Engineer - Ken Grifﬁ nPlanning Director - Gary SiebTBG Partners Inc. (consultant):*Mark Meyer*James Knapp*Ken Howell* - Task Force team-iii- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanA. Introduction...-A1- Making Connections RealityWhy should we plan for a trails system?Trails play a vital role in our individual well-being, our local economy, the environment, and trafﬁ c conges-tion relief. Communities across America consistently cite trails as one of their most popular recreational activities and they are often the single most requested community amenity. Trails strengthen the social fabric of the community as people of all income brackets, all age groups and all cultures travel throughout the City of Coppell for trail-based recreational experiences.Purpose of the Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanThe 2030 Vision was established to ensure that the quality of life will be maintained while allowing for growth in the city and the region. The plan is designed to formulate strategies to manage future opportuni-ties and challenges. This plan provides guidance on the preferred location for trail corridors as new devel-opment and re-development takes place and will help the city acquire greenbelt corridors for trail use.One of the ﬁ ve pillars of the 2030 Vision focuses on Community Wellness and Enrichment and addresses the need and importance of a multi-use trail system connecting the city. While this is the primary objective, a Community-Wide Trails Implementation Plan will support and bring additional meaning to the other pil-lars that address Business Prosperity, Sustainable City Government, Sense of Community, and a Special Place to Live. To remain a viable tool for the City of Coppell, this implementation plan is intended to be ﬂ exible and adapt to the growth and changes that take place in the city. The plan is intended to provide guidance for many years, however it should be periodically updated. Each update should reﬂ ect current conditions within the city, its neighboring communities, and the region as a whole.Promoting a Healthy LifestyleTrails can provide meaningful and satisfying outdoor experiences for many users while pro-viding accessible, widely available and low-cost opportunities to meet the physical activity needs of most. According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals need at least 30 minutes of daily physical activ-ity to help them live longer and healthier. Stud-ies show that walking or hiking a few times per week can improve a person’s physical and mental health, reduce stress, and lower health care costs. The anticipated national beneﬁ ts of increased participation in physical ﬁ tness include reductions in both the direct and indirect costs of illness and disease, improvement in lifestyle, and a reduction in geriatric costs.IntroductionPurpThe 2growties aopme“To walk; to see and to see what you see.” - Benton MacKaye-A2- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanEconomic Beneﬁ tsAn organized well-managed trail system is a desirable city amenity that can contribute to the economic vital-ity of the community. Trails can guide both visitors and residents through diverse neighborhoods, past inter-esting shops, enticing restaurants, and many other businesses in the community. Revenue generated from trail related recreation and sports activities provide substantial income and employment opportunities. Trails typically increase property values. Studies have shown that properties located near trails generally sell for 5 to 30 percent more than those farther away.Alternative TransportationAmericans continue to spend more and more time in trafﬁ c congestion spending millions of dollars purchas-ing, operating, and maintaining their automobiles. Studies show that 50 percent of all car excursions are less than three miles, a distance that could easily be walked or biked. A system of trails can enhance the transportation system in Coppell by providing an alternative means of getting to places of employment, retail areas, and key city destinations such as schools, libraries, parks, amenity centers, and City Hall.Conserving and Appreciating the EnvironmentTrails play an important role in supporting environmental education and building a public commitment to envi-ronmental conservation. Meaningful experiences can reafﬁ rm ones sense of connection and appreciation of the natural environment.Introduction (con’t)Creating healthy habits by build-ing healthy communities.....-A3- Making Connections RealityPlanning the Coppell of Today and TomorrowThe existing hike and bike trail system of Coppell is designed to encompass the many different backgrounds, needs, and wants of the residents who share a common desire to live in a city that fo-cuses on providing high quality of life facilities. To keep the city moving forward with a more wholis-tic and complete trails system, it is import to consider the context of the city today and the future, looking at the many key destinations and attractions within the city and beyond.Coppell has several existing trails throughout the city. In general, the existing trails are very well conceived by the community and typically well used by area residents. Of the existing area trails, a multitude of trail surface types exist with a variety of different adventures and sceneries available to experience.Of the observations made by TBG Partners, two main concerns regarding the existing trails were noted. First, the current design width of some of the existing trails segments may not be able to support signiﬁ cant numbers of users or the variety of trail users. Second, many gaps still exist in linking the existing trails together, as well as to city destinations and attractions. Making these con-nections will signiﬁ cantly increase the number of trail users in Coppell.In planning for trails, this plan considers the context of the city today, looking at the many key des-tinations within and adjacent to the city that should be accessible from the trails system. The plan also considers regional planning efforts being made by the North Central Texas Council of Govern-ments (NCTCOG) and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) authority, as well as those efforts be-ing made by those cities surrounding Coppell’s city boundary.With Coppell being largely developed and being landlocked by adjacent cities, the population growth will be modest in the years to come. According to NCTCOG data, the city has a population of approximately forty thousand residents, with projected growth to basically top out around forty ﬁ ve thousand by the year 2020. With Coppell mostly developed, there are many opportunities and challenges for trail corridors. Such efforts will require working with and cooperation from residential property owners and commercial businesses to make this trail system complete. In order to make a complete system that has a lasting impact for the city, missing links in the system should be avoided.Not contained within the city demographic numbers is any future development to take place around North Lake. This land is within the Dallas City Limits, but the northern portion is owned by the City of Coppell. The most signiﬁ cant growth for the area will most likely be around North Lake. Care-ful planning and study should be done to incorporate a trail system around the lake which connects into the larger city trail system.Wigroof ﬁ vechaprocoNoNoof ful into“Few actions can do more to make urban areas safer, healthier, prettier, and more environmentally balanced than setting aside corridors or trails for walking, biking, wildlife watching, and just plain breaking up the mo-notony of cars and concrete.” - James Snyder-A4- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanProcess- Establish Task Force- Deﬁ ne Time frame- Compile City Data- Review Previous Plans- Inventory Existing Trails- Identify Citywide Trail Opportunities- Identify Key City Desti-nations- Develop Guiding Princi-pals and Goals- Identify and Deﬁ ne TrailOpportunities- Seek input from Task Force- Seek input from Citizens- Develop Trails Master Plan- Develop Design Stan-dards and Guideline- Identify Trail Prioritiza-tion- Deﬁ ne Funding Sources- Place Before City Coun-cil for Approval- Implementation of Trails plan by Parks DepartmentThe trail planning process will need to include signiﬁ cant input from the citizens of the community, city staff, stakeholders and other entities in determining the best and highest use of a trail system connecting the City’s community.y-Wide Trails Implementation Plan“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” - John Muir-A5- Making Connections RealityIn July 1995 a Trail System Master Plan had been developed by Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein, Inc. and approved by the City. The purpose of the plan was to give long range development direc-tion to a trail system that served the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists. The system anticipated a trail system composed of a “dedicated off-road hike/bike system located in road rights-of-way, greenbelts, and linear parks, and a system of bicycle routes utilizing the existing and proposed thoroughfares.”The Trail System Master Plan identiﬁ ed the following general goals:- encourage the creation of a linear park system- utilize existing rail and utility corridors- connect to recognized “trail corridors” and greenways- encourage and promote pedestrian and bicycle access- link existing parks, schools, and public facilities- promote bicycle use as a viable personal transportation mode- increase safety for both pedestrians and bicyclists- provide a barrier free system offering accessibility to the physically impairedThe development of a community-wide trails system has been a goal of the City for many years. To re-main a viable tool for the City, this implementation plan is intended to be ﬂ exible and adapt to the growth and changes that take place in the city. The plan is intended to pro-vide guidance for many years, how-ever it should be periodically up-dated. Each update should reﬂ ect current conditions within the city, its neighboring communities, and the region as a whole.Previous Trail RecommendationsExhibit 1 - Off-Road Trail SystemExhibit 2 - On-Road Bicycle Route System-A6- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanB. Community Involvement & Regional Coordination...-B1- Making Connections RealityCommunity Input MeetingOn April 1, 2009 a community in-put and work session meeting was held at the Coppell City Hall from 7:00-9:00 p.m. About 23 individu-als from the community attended offering their thoughts, concerns, input, and opinions on how they would like to see trails laid out within their community and con-nected locally and regionally.The introduction to the project was made by Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation. Mark Meyer, Principal at TBG Partners Inc., then presented to the community members in attendance TBG’s scope and role for the proj-ect. The presentation included the short and long term goals and implementation strategies for the community-wide trails master plan, as well as the City to City coordination efforts tak-ing place to connect Coppell trails.For 30-40 minutes, the participants divided themselves into three groups for the design breakout session to draw, discuss, and make note of what they felt to be good op-portunities for trails and trail connections within the local community and adjacent cities. Members of the Task Force worked with each group as facilitators, pro-viding answers to any questions and making note of comments made by the participants.Each of the three groups then took 5-10 minutes to share with everyone their ideas for a community-wide trail system. These ideas have become the inspiration for many of the recommendations con-tained within the implementation plan.-B2- Community-Wide Trails Implementation Planmmunity-Wide Trails Implementation PlanCommunity Input and Design Breakout SessionsThe illustrations below illustrate some of the outcome of the work session from each of the three groups...“A well-maintained trail is fun to hike on. With a broad, well-marked path free of debris, hikers can concentrate more on their surroundings and less on the footpath.” - Victoria Logue-B3- Making Connections Reality“In nature we never see anything iso-lated, but everything in connection with something else which is before it, beside it, under it and over it.” - Johann Wolfgang von GoetheSurvey Questions1. How long have you lived in the City of Coppell? 2. In the last 12 months, have you or your family utilized a hike and bike trail in the: (check all that apply)3. Based on your impressions in regards to the current City trails, how would you rate the City of Coppell in the terms of...a.) The number of hike and bike trails.................................................b.) The variety of amenities along trials...............................................c.) The convenience of access to the current hike and bike trails.......d.) Overall quality of the City hike and bike trails................................e.) Overall safety of the City hike and bike trails.................................4. What is your primary reason for using the City’s trail system?a.) Walking for leisure (circle WITH or WITHOUT a dog)....................b.) Walking for exercise (circle WITH or WITHOUT a dog).................c.) Jogging / Running...........................................................................d.) Cycling for leisure...........................................................................e.) Cycling for exercise........................................................................f. ) Cycling high-speed.........................................................................g.) Mountain biking..............................................................................h.) In-line skating, scooters, or other form...........................................i. ) __________________________________....................................5. In planning trails, what do you consider to be the most important characteristic for trails to include?a.) Connectivity to key destinations in the city....................................b.) Scenery / views..............................................................................c.) Natural areas / walking paths.........................................................d.) Trail amenities................................................................................e.) SQtiCommunity Survey & Input E G F P NO□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ < 1 year □ 2-4 years □ 5-7 years □ 8+ years□ City □ County □ Metro □ Elsewhere in TexasVO O S N NO□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □SF F A SA NO□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □E = ExcellentG = GoodF = FairP = PoorNO = No OpinionVO = Very OftenO = OftenS = SeldomN = NeverNO = No OpinionSF = Strongly ForF = ForA = AgainstSA = Strongly AgainstNO = No OpinionDuring the community input and work session held on April 1, 2009, twenty one surveys of the approximate twenty three individuals who attended, were turned in with the following results...-B4-.□ □ □ □ □□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□□□□□10% 52% 24% 14% 0%5% 43% 29% 14% 10%10% 19% 57% 14% 0%14% 57% 14% 14% 0%24% 52% 14% 10% 0% □□ □ □ □□ □□..□ □ □ □ □□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□□□□□□ □ □ □ □0% 43% 48% 0% 10%10% 48% 38% 5% 0%5% 14% 14% 29% 38%10% 29% 8% 10% 14%19% 38% 24% 5% 14% 10% 10% 5% 38% 38%5% 10% 10% 38% 38%0% 5% 14% 43% 38%□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□□□□□52% 33% 5% 0% 10%24% 67% 5% 0% 5%24% 52% 24% 0% 0%14% 67% 14% 5% 0% 5% 10% 19% 67%100% 52% 48% 33%Avoid street crossings. Width for pedestrian & bike. Long uninterrupted stretches. Mile markers. Safety signs with instructions. Preservation of sensitive areas.(3)(8)(9)(3) Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanCommunity Survey & Input6. Of the following trail amenities, how strongly would you support or oppose each? a.) Directional signage and/or map............................................. b.) Mile markers.......................................................................... c.) Trailhead marker with informational kiosk.............................. d.) Lights along some primary trails............................................ e.) Bike racks.............................................................................. f. ) Fitness stations along trail..................................................... g.) Benches and/or picnic tables................................................. h.) Restrooms.............................................................................. i. ) Nature / scenic viewing areas................................................ j. ) Parking at major trail entrances.............................................7. The development of a community-wide trail system may require some trails to run adjacent to neigh-borhoods and in some cases, homes. If necessary, how strongly would you support or oppose a trail adjacent to your home?8. If a trail system were located close to your home or place of work, how likely or unlikely would you be to use it for:“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” - William ShakespeareSS S O SO NO□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ SS □ S □ O □ SO □ NOVL L U VU NO□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □SS S O SO NO□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□ VL □ L □ U □ VL □ NOSS = Strongly SupportS = SupportO = OpposeSO = Strongly OpposeNO = No OpinionVL = Very LikelyL = LikelyU = UnlikelyVU = Very UnlikelyNO = No Opiniona.) Visit friends / relatives in other neighborhoods............................b.) Travel to nearby restaurant, retail, or grocery stores...................c.) Travel to and from work...............................................................d.) Explore other parts of the city......................................................e.) Connect to Park and Ride Facilities............................................9. What type of surface of trails do you prefer for your particular trail use?a.) Concrete path..............................................................................b.) Natural / Non-Paved path............................................................c.) On-street designated bike path....................................................10. If a street had a designated on-street bike lane, either as a system of on-street trails or a connector to other types of trail surfaces, how likely would you use it?11. Additional thoughts, input, or considerations....Sporting Events. Parks. Frisbee Golf-B5-...□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□ □ □ □ □□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□□□□□24% 57% 5% 0% 14%38% 52% 0% 0% 10%19% 52% 5% 0% 24%19% 52% 10% 0% 19%14% 52% 10% 0% 24% 14% 38% 24% 0% 24%10% 67% 5% 0% 19%24% 62% 5% 0% 10%19% 52% 5% 0% 24%29% 62% 0% 0% 10%□ □□ □ □ 43% 48% 5% 0% 5%□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□□□□□□ □ □ □ □□□□□□..48% 43% 5% 0% 5%43% 43% 10% 0% 5%19% 14% 24% 24% 19%52% 43% 0% 0% 5%48% 10% 24% 5% 14% □□□□□□ □ □ □ □□□□□□...52% 43% 0% 0% 5%38% 43% 5% 5% 10%48% 19% 10% 10% 14%□□□□□48% 29% 14% 5% 5%For on street bike lane, use “sharro” instead. Concern with to many street intersections make bike lanes unsafe (x2). Need more bike trails (x2). Need mile markers and fountains. Able to ride without fear of cars. Important to be able to ride to local stores. Model off of Portland OR. and Minneapolis MN trail systems...very natural, non-invasive, extensive. Less cement the better. Need bike lanes throughout city streets. Connectiv-ity, signage, and safety important. Need bike parking at destinations. Multi-use trails need to be plenty wide for multi use. More natural trails along paved trails. Keep it simple and low maintenance. Making Connections RealityCommunity Input SummaryCommunity input is a critical part of the planning process. In order to develop a successful, com-prehensive, and long-term plan, the needs and goals of the community must be met. It is the citi-zens of the community that ultimately will fund, support, and utilize the facilities being planned.Some of the key comments and input the community provided during the work session included: • Connect missing links between existing trail segments. • Look for opportunities to connect to trail systems in adjacent cities. • Provide strong connection to the farmers market north of Hwy. 121, east of Denton Tap Rd. • Provide trails around North Lake in Dallas, and develop a plan to reﬂ ect an opportunity to connect into any future trails that may take place around North Lake. • Connect the two main city parks, Andrew Brown Community Park and Wagon Wheel Park. • Provide a bridge on the northeast portion of Andrew Brown Jr. Community Park to connect the trails located on the north and south sides of Denton Creek. • Provide a stronger more deﬁ ned connection between Coppell High School and Coppell Town Center. • Provide connection to key city destinations. • Provide for connection to future DART stations happening to the east of the city. • Design the system to consider personal safety concerns when being around moving vehicles. • Provide a variety of trail surfaces and trail amenities.Of the comments and concerns expressed through the survey and during the work session, three primary points can be derived: • Connections: Not only is there a need for trails to connect to one another but also to key city destinations, to adjacent city trail systems, and to future DART stations. • Trail surface options: Provide a hierarchy of trail surface options ranging from concrete paths to natural/nature trails to on-street bike lanes. • Trail amenities: Provide a variety of trail amenities such as mile markers, parking, rest- rooms, and directional signage.“Participation, I think, is one of the best methods of educating.” - Tom Glazer-B6- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanAs part of TBG’s effort to coordinate future priority trail plans with various stakeholder agencies, TBG met with representatives of DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) to discus their policy on the establishment of trails within the Cotton Belt Rail Line. This existing freight rail line runs in an east / west direction through the southern portion of the City and is currently owned by DART. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has identiﬁ ed the Cotton Belt rail corridor as a part of their Mobility 2030 plan. This plan envisions more than 644 miles of a region-al “veloweb” of multi-phase, multi-jurisdictional, multi-use trails within the metroplex.Typically, such rail corridors were designed with a 100 foot right-of way (ROW) with the existing tracks centered within the ROW. Any trail system developed within the ROW is required to have a license agreement approved by DART and must be designed with a minimum of twenty-ﬁ ve feet from the centerline of the tracks to the nearest edge of the trail. To allow future design ﬂ ex-ibility for rail service, DART prefers to have trails designed toward the edge of the ROW. All trail crossings would be required to be located at existing at grade intersections or at grade separated locations approved by DART.In May of 2009, DART and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The ‘T’) released a request for Information (RFI) to identify indi-viduals and ﬁ rms interested in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) for the Cotton Belt Commuter Rail Line. Until such time as a Partnership Agreement is established, engineering and de-sign teams have been engaged and “concept” design has begun within the corridor, it would be highly unlikely that DART would consider a License Agreement for any trail system within this corridor. No hard timeframe has been es-tablished for such activities at this time, but it is likely that “concept” planning, (which would ad-dress the number and location of tracks as well as station locations) for the corridor is several years into the future. DART does not provide funding for any trail system development within their rail corridors.Regional Planning and Transportation EffortsDART Meeting Summary - July 23, 2009“There are many beneﬁ ts of trails and greenways that planners, funders, and the public need to know about: they make our communities more liveable; improve the economy through tourism and civic improvement; preserve and restore open space; and provide opportunities for physical activity to improve ﬁ tness and mental health.” - American Trails Organization“All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking.” - Friedrich Nietzsche-B7- Making Connections RealityNCTCOG Meeting Summary - July 24, 2009Following TBG’s meeting with DART, regarding opportunities for trail development along the Cotton Belt Rail Line, TBG met with a representative of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, (NCTCOG / COG). The purpose of the meeting was for TBG to obtain a more comprehensive un-derstanding of COG’s plans for the “regional veloweb” and the agency’s involvement in trail sections that would become a part of the regional veloweb system. Currently, COG is developing an update of the veloweb plan. The agency is conducting meetings throughout the Metroplex to invite public input into the planning effort. As of the date of this meet-ing, there were no anticipated changes to the portion of the veloweb system that fell within the city limits of Coppell. That said, future meetings would be scheduled to allow for additional input which could result in other opportunities within the City.NCTCOG does provide funding for sections of the veloweb that run through a given City. The current arrangement is that the City provides 80% of the needed funding and COG provides 20%. Funding for trail segments is based upon the proposed design and estimated cost of the individual trail segment, as well as associated landscape, lighting and site furnishing improvements. All trails must be “off street trails”. Trail width is required to be a minimum of twelve feet, however, ten foot trail sections may be considered under special circumstances. COG will also consider participat-ing in funding for trails that are not shown as part of the veloweb system, but do provide “important connections” to desired facilities or areas within the jurisdiction. Ultimately the City would provide the design documentation, cost estimate and schedule for implementation of the trail with NCTCOG providing review and acceptance of the segment into the regional veloweb system and funding 20% of the costs.Regional Planning and Transportation Efforts“A trail is as serviceable as its poorest link.” - Benton MacKaye-B8- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanCity of Coppell, TXThe Mobility 2030 plan, developed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), is an interregional system of bicycle trails in the Dallas-Fort Worth area referred to as the “Veloweb”. The origi-nal system planned for roughly 644 interconnected miles of off-street concrete trails connecting the region. The latest DRAFT plan, found on the next page, shows a greatly expanded regional veloweb system for the area.Designed for use primarily by fast-moving bicyclists, the Veloweb is also designed to encourage concurrent pedestrian transportation use. The Cotton Belt Trail is one component of the Veloweb trail system. The trail is a multi-phase, multi-jurisdictional trail that parallel’s the old Cotton Belt Railroad Tracks currently owned by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).October 30, 2007Regional Planning and Transportation EffortsNorth Central TexasCouncil of Governments-B9- Making Connections RealityCoppell, TXNorthLakeGrapevineLakeHwy. 121I-35EI-635DFW AirportDraft - August 13, 2009Regional Planning and Transportation EffortsThe Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Mobility 2030, is in process of undergo-ing revisions and is in DRAFT form at this time and is scheduled for release in summer 2010 once ofﬁ cially adopted by the Regional Transportation Council (RTC). The original plan dated October 2007 shown on the previous page, had two recommended Veloweb routes on the master plan through the Cop-pell area. The ﬁ rst route being the east-west connection along the Cotton Belt Trail in the southern portion of the city. The second route being a north-south connection on the eastern limits of the city, generally following the Denton Creek alignment to a point north of Sandy Lake Road, and then moving down the TXU overhead power utility easement south to the Cotton Belt Trail. Once at the Cotton Belt Trail, the north-south Veloweb would jog to the east, then continue south into Irving. The DRAFT plan has the addition of connecting to those off-street hike and bike trails in Andrew Brown Park from the planned trail along the north-south portion of Denton Creek, and connecting to the west into existing and proposed trails by Grapevine and Flower Mound.This is a DRAFT copy of the Mobility 2030 plan by NCTCOG, and is sub-ject to change. Ofﬁ cial adoption by the Regional Transportation Council is scheduled for summer 2010.-B10- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanCity of CarrolltonTBG meet with City staff from the City of Carrollton to get an understanding of the City’s future trail planning. Carrollton is currently focused on connecting the east side of their city to the new DART rail lines planned along Interstate 35. The proposed regional trail on the west side of the city that runs through McInnish Park off of Sandy Lake Road, on the east side of the Elm Fork Branch of the Trinity, is most likely 5 to 10 years away from being constructed. This trail would parallel the Elm Fork Branch with the potential to one day cross the creek into Irving and tie into the Campion Trail in Sam Houston Park.City of IrvingIn meeting with City staff with the City of Irving on their future plans for trails, TBG was informed that Irving does not have current plans to extend their Campion Trail past Sam Houston Park at this time. The Parks Department is currently working on completing the last segments of the Campion Trail over the next few years.It is TBG’s recommendation for Coppell to continue to plan for a future trail connection to Irving as shown on the Mobility 2030. With the future development of the Cotton Belt rail line, the east-west regional veloweb of the Cotton Belt Trail, and the north-south regional veloweb through the over-head power utility easement, will bring new possibilities, interest, and needs for connectivity of trail systems.City of LewisvilleLewisville has been reexamining their proposed trail master plan at the same time as Coppell. Two opportunities exist for the cities to connect their trail systems, one on the east, the other on the west. On the east side, Lewisville is making plans to connect their trail system to the trail this mas-ter plan has envisioned on top of the levee along Denton Creek, which provides a connection into Vista Ridge Park, connecting parks from both cities. On the west, a north-south overhead power utility corridor runs behind a subdivision that will allow them to develop a trail to Denton Creek, at which point the two cities can bridge Denton Creek to link the trails.City of GrapevineIn meeting with City staff with the City of Grapevine, TBG was informed that Grapevine currently does not see extending the Grapevine Mills Trail as a top priority due to environmental conditions and existing land uses. Extending this trail north to connect with Coppell will be development driven and will be required by future developers of the adjacent property. Grapevine currently has 2.5 miles of existing trail along the Cotton Belt to the south. City staff felt that connecting their trail with Coppell along this corridor would be one of their top priorities. Estab-lishing a partnership between the cities would better the possibility of getting grant money for design and implementation.Regional Planning and Transportation EffortsCity of CarrolltonCity of CarrolltonCity of IrvingCity of IrvingCity of LewisvilleCity of LewisvilleCity of GrapevineCity of Grapevine“Concern for the environment and access to parks and open space is not frivolous or peripheral, rather, it is central to the welfare of people body, mind, and spirit.” - Laurance RockefellerCampion Trail - Irving, TX-B11- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanC. Goals...-C1- Making Connections RealityGoals“Passion and vision will build future trails, preserve green space, and cre-ate other community connections and enhancements in our area.” - A History of Portland TrailsGoal #1Community Vision and Participation - Create a strong vision for a community-wide trails system through equal opportunity and participation of the community. The vision should preserve and enhance the beauty of the city in a way that will foster pride and appeal to our citizens, corporate community, and visitors. The vision shall continue to reﬁ ne and expand the vision of Coppell as a effective and vitalizing guide for the future.Goal #2Multi-modal Transportation System - Accommodate the convenient, efﬁ cient, and safe movement of people while working to maintain and enhance neighborhood integrity. Provide trails that meet the complete recreation and leisure needs for a variety of activities such as running, walking, cycling, and in-line skating. Nature trail opportunities where feasible, should protect and preserve open spaces and critical natural areas.Goal #3Interconnected System - The primary goal is to create a system of trails that allow multiple con-nections to an overall system of continuous trails. This system of trails should strengthen linkag-es between parks, neighborhoods, schools, neighborhood services, and key civic and community destinations.Goal #4City Coordination - Foster coordination regarding trail development with other City departments, especially planning, engineering, and transportation, so that all stakeholders work together to recognize and maximize trail opportunities.Goal #5Implementing - Develop a system that can be implemented in increments by both public and pri-vate entities. The system should work towards creating public and private partnerships that help build a more complete, regionally connected system in a shorter timeframe than otherwise pos-sible. The plan needs to provide guidance in allocating resources and outside funding sources available to develop the city’s trail system. -C2- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanD. Trail Design Standards & Guidelines...-D1- Making Connections RealityUser’s of the TrailsWalkers(leisure, exercise, with dog)Joggers / RunnersCyclists(leisure, exercise, high-speed)Mountain BikingIn-Line Skaters & ScootersAll users have varying measures of conﬁ dence and ability. There-fore, we must understand the vary-ing strengths and weaknesses in order to create appropriate spaces that are comfortable for every rider. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Ofﬁ cials (AASHTO) designates rid-ers in three different categories:Advanced (experienced and con-ﬁ dent)Basic (less conﬁ dent and ride for transportation purposes, avoids high trafﬁ c roads)Children (least conﬁ dent, travel slowly and usually with parents in very low trafﬁ c areas). -D2- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanTypes of TrailsShared Roadwayno bikeway designationSigned Shared Roadwaydesignated by bike route signs,these roadways have been speciﬁ callychosen as the best route for bikes toshare with vehiclesBicycle Lanesuited with the appropriate markingsand signage, along corridors which have a high demand for bike useShared Use Paththese serve corridors not served bystreets or where wide utility corridorsexist.Off-Street Trailan upgraded walkway alongside aroad either in the right-of-way or reserve.Natural Surface / Nature Traila more natural, primitive feeling, soft sur-face trail.Neighborhood Sidewalkgenerally follows the system of local streets, ultimately connecting to a larger community / citywide trail system.Trail design standards should conform and be designed to stan-dards set forth in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Ofﬁ cials (AASHTO) when feasible. The guide provides information to help accommodate bicycle trafﬁ c in most riding envi-ronments.“Few actions can do more to make ur-ban areas safer, healthier, prettier, and more environmentally balanced than set-ting aside corridors or trails for walking, biking, wildlife watching, and just plain breaking up the monotony of cars and concrete.” - James Snyder-D3- Making Connections RealityTrail DefinitionsRegional Veloweb:Deﬁ ned and recognized by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), the purpose of this trail is to provide regional and interregional routes. The intension is to provide access throughout the city, to adjacent city destinations and communities, and ultimately connect up the D/FW metro area. Like a major thoroughfare being fed by all other trail types and walkways, this trail type will have the highest user capacity and a greatest range of user types providing opportunity to travel longer distances. Trails designated as part of the regional veloweb should be concrete and twelve (12) feet in width.Lake Trail:As development begins to happen around North Lake in the years to come, a twelve (12) foot concrete trail around the lake should be incorporated. This trail has one of the greatest opportunities for use by recre-ational users due to it’s scenic qualities, but will also serve to link the future uses planned on this large tract of land. Community-Wide Spine Trails:Community-wide spine trails, which build from and are composed of the regional veloweb trails, create a city trail system connecting many of the key city destinations and creating longer distance loops. Trailheads will be located along these trails as will a variety of trail amenities. Community-wide spine trails should be constructed of concrete and typically be ten (10) feet in width to accommodate the higher user capacity. In some cases these trails may be up to twelve (12) feet in width where a signiﬁ cant volume of users is antici-pated.Community Trails:Community trails will make up the majority of the trails for Coppell. These trails will provide more local area connections between neighborhoods and key city destinations, while linking communities to the larger trail system of the spine trails and regional veloweb. Community trails should be concrete and eight (8) feet in width to accommodate the local user volume.Neighborhood Sidewalks:These local neighborhood walkways typically follow the system of adjacent neighborhood streets connecting into larger street networks. These walkways connect neighborhood blocks and communities together and ul-timately provide connection into area trails. Neighborhood sidewalks typically range anywhere from four (4) feet to six (6) feet in width. Where sidewalk connections to the trail system are recommended in this plan, a ﬁ ve foot minimum walkway is recommended.Regional Veloweb:Lake Trail:Coppell is in a unique situation of be-ing a city basically fully developed. This makes for challenges in some cases and unique opportunities in oth-ers. Just like there is a level of hierar-chy in our roadway systems, speciﬁ c types of trails have been developed to accommodate user types and user ca-pacities. Trails should be designed to conform to standards recommended by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Ofﬁ cials (AASHTO). Variations from AASHTO may be acceptable in some cases to respect the character or special condi-tions present in an area.Community-Wide Spine Trails:Community Trails:CyNeighborhood Sidewalks:N-D4- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanC it Wid T il I l t ti PlTrails connect people with places. As part of the trail system planning process, key locations and facilities throughout the city have been identiﬁ ed for potential trail destinations. These destinations give purpose and reason for residents to utilize the system be it for short errands, visiting a friend’s home, or even going to work or school. Not all trails have or need a destination. Many trails simply provide residents an opportunity for physi-cal activity, enjoy the community around them, and a chance to explore the city.Coppell Community GardensCoppell Farmers MarketOld Town Center CoppellCoppell Family YMCACoppell Town CenterDenton Creek Park“Creating a system means learning where trails are and developing connections that link them together into networks and where desirable and necessary, building new trails that also connect.” - American Trails, Trails for All Americans report, 1990Trail Destinations-D5- Making Connections RealityAquatic and Recreation CenterCoppell High SchoolConnecting trails to key city destinations can promote increased usage of the trails and foster a greater need for the trail system by the community. Some of the key destinations throughout Coppell and nearby in adjacent cities include:• Schools• Parks• Civic• Community gardens• Farmers Market• Recreation facilities• Key city facilities• Major employers• Major retail areasVista Ridge AmphitheaterWagon Wheel ParkTrail Destinations (con’t)Andrew BrownCommunity Park Playground-D6- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanTrail FeaturesBike RacksParking for bicycles along the trail system and key destinations in the region was seen as an impor-tant trail amenity to participants in the community workshop. With the community-wide trail system providing connections to many key city destinations, providing parking for bikes allows trail users to safely park their bikes if they wish to stop along the way, particularly at parks and other desirable destinations.Directional Signage / Maps / KioskTo assist users in navigating the trail system, directional signage, maps, and/or kiosk should be provided containing important trail information. This information informs the trail users of their loca-tion on the map, how long the trail is, where certain trail amenities are located, and what to expect in general from the trail.Drinking FountainsWater fountains provide trail users and their pets with an opportunity to remain hydrated and/or ﬁ ll up their water containers. Where feasible, drinking fountains should be located along trails, espe-cially higher use trails.Fitness StationsFitness stations provide trail users with an opportunity to stretch and warm up and cool down at the beginning and end of their trail use. These ﬁ tness stations also provide users an opportunity to get more out of their workout with muscular training.Informational SignageInformational signage can provide a variety of information types to the trail user. Information can range from historical and environmental, to facts about wildlife potentially encountered. Informa-tional signage enhances the experience of the user and provides interesting information for all.LightingPedestrian-scale lighting improves safety and enables the trail to be used year-round. It also en-hances the aesthetic beauty of the trail. Adding appropriate trail amenities to a local or regional trail system enhances the experience of the trail user. As identiﬁ ed during the community workshop, the public desires a variety of trail ameni-ties at appropriate locations. The following is a summary of the trail amenities that should be con-sidered along Coppell’s trail system. The Parks Department will have to consider construction and maintenance cost associated with each, and what the overall recreation and programming goals are of each trail.Bike RacksBDirectional Signage / Maps / KioskDirectional Signage / Maps / KioskDrinking FountainsDrinking FountainsFitness StationsFInformational SignageInformational SignageLightingL-D7- Making Connections RealityMileage MarkersMileage markers inform trail users of their distance traveled. Bicyclists, joggers, and others often utilize trails for many miles and like to know their distance traveled. Mileage markers allow users to determine if their goals for the day have been reached and/or how much further they must travel to obtain those goals.Multi-Use Trail StripingA centerline stripe of approximately 4 inches in width should be painted on regional trails, and trails of 12 feet in width that are designed for multi-use or that connect to regional trails.ParkingWhere parking is not already provided in the parks, areas should be provided at regional trail en-trances when appropriate. Parking at trail entrances is convenient for those living further from the trail network and provides a place to park for those that transport their bicycle to a trail entrance with their car.Pet AmenitiesWhere appropriate, dog waste pickup bag dispensers should be placed at trailheads and key neigh-borhood access points along the route. Signs should be placed along the trail notifying dog owners to pick up after their dogs.Rest Area / Shade StructuresRest areas should be relaxing places containing shelter, shading, benches, and other places to sit. These areas may also contain enhanced landscaping, drinking fountains, trash receptacles, and even informational signage. Rest areas should be strategically located to make trails more usable for all user groups.Trail HeadsTrailheads (for major trails) serve as primary access to the trail system. Trailhead stations should provide trail users with information and the rules and regulations of the trail. Trailhead amenities should be considered such as parking areas, restrooms, drinking fountains, trash receptacles, infor-mation kiosks (maps and points of interest), and destination signage with mileage.Trash ReceptaclesTrash receptacles play an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness of a trail system. Trash receptacles allow trail users to dispose of any trash or other refuse generated while utilizing the trail system, and should be located at regular intervals, trail intersections, rest areas, ﬁ tness stations, trail heads, and parking.Mileage MarkersgMulti-Use Trail StripingParkingPet AmenitiesRest Area / Shade StructuresTrail HeadsTrash ReceptaclespMilMkTrail Features (con’t)-D8- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanTrail Design StandardsThe City of Coppell adopted the following Trail Amenity Guidelines to promote a unity within the cities park and recreation areas. The Appendix contains the complete trail amenities information.Secondary Trail HeadPrimary Trail Head-D9- Making Connections RealityCity Trail Marker / Mile MarkerPark SignageTrail Design Standards-D10- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanEducational Trail SignageWay-Finding SignageTrail Design Standards-D11- Making Connections RealityPavilionRest AreasTrail Design Standards-D12- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanTrail SignsTrail Design Standards-D13- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanE. City of Coppell Trails Master Plan...-E1- Making Connections RealityGeneral OverviewCoppell has many opportunities for trails to connect communities, retail, schools, parks, and other key city destinations together. The Community-Wide Trails Master Plan identiﬁ es a system of trail corridors total-ing over 50 miles of trail within the city limits. Many of the trails identiﬁ ed can be provided in the near term, while others may be a long term goal for the city to strive and plan for. The city’s efforts should foremost be focused on those corridors that provide the most signiﬁ cant beneﬁ ts and impact for the community, and establishing a major citywide trails network.This section presents the overall Community-Wide Trails Master Plan that addresses the different variety of trail types and the network they create. This section also addresses the major Community-Wide Spine Trail system and those points of connections to adjacent city’s and their trail systems. The following section will touch on the Prioritized Trails Master Plan, representing the most important trails to be built.Trail corridors identiﬁ ed were selected to meet the goals established herein, set in place by the Task Force, reﬂ ecting the comments and desires received during the community input process. Trails considered in this plan were intended to ﬁ rst and foremost link destinations such as schools, nearby retail, civic uses, recreation facilities and parks, major places of employment, and neighborhood communi-ties. When possible, trail corridors should take advantage of access to the many scenic qualities Coppell has to offer, but must remain convenient and maintain a level of safety to support use by the community residents.Some of the trails identiﬁ ed reach beyond the city boundaries of Coppell, most of which are identiﬁ ed as the continuation of the regional veloweb system put in place by NCTCOG. These either show the connection that needs to be made to existing or future proposed trails by adjacent cities, or that of which may need to be a joint venture between Coppell and the neighboring city.With Coppell mostly developed, the availability of corridors for trails is one of the biggest constraints and easements will have to be obtained from commercial and residential property owners for many of the trails identiﬁ ed. The creation of partnerships may be possible for some trails or segments of trails in existing developed conditions. In undeveloped area’s, trail segments can be built by new developments. This will be particularly important for the North Lake area as it begins to develop with a mix of uses in the future.part“We also come out here to learn about ourselves. The biggest prize in long dis-tance hiking is the gift of time. Time to look. Time to think. Time to feel. All those hours you spend with your thoughts. You don’t solve all of your problems, but you come to understand and accept yourself.” - Cindy Ross“We celebrate not the trail, but the wild places it passes through.” – Ray Jardine-E2- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanCommunity-Wide Trails Master PlanSee Appendix for full size map.-E3- Making Connections RealityTrail Connections with Adjacent CitiesAs a part of any comprehensive planning effort, it is important to look beyond the physical boundaries of the city limits to understand what the potential is for the local region and beyond. TBG Part-ners met with representatives from each of the adjacent cities and regional planning authorities to discuss what the opportunities may be to connect existing and future trail systems planned by each of the city’s. Completing these connections will create a far more meaningful and far reaching trails system. The following aerial images show the proposed locations in which trails from one city could connect to another. These locations are ﬂ exible and should be coordinated with the adjacent city trails planning authority.City of CarrolltonCity of CarrolltonMcInnish ParkMcInnish ParkPresident George Bush President George Bush TollwayTollway Sandy Lake Rd.Sandy Lake Rd.Carrollton, TXCarrollton, TXCoppell, TXCoppell, TXCarrollton, TXCarrollton, TXLewisville, TXCoppell, TXCoppell, TXVista Ridge Denton CreekDenton CreekVista RidgeVista RidgeLake Vista Dr.Lake Vista Dr.LewisvLewisvSH 121SH 121Blvd.Blvd. M acArthurMacArthur -E4- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanTrail Connections with Adjacent CitiesCity of CarrolltonCity of CarrolltonMcInnish ParkMcInnish ParkSH 121SH 121Freeport ParkwayDenton CreekDenton CreekLewisville, TXLewisville, TXGrapevine, TXGrapevine, TXCoppell, TXCoppell, TXGrapevine, TXGrapevine, TXIrving, TXIrving, TXIrving, TXIrving, TXCoppell, TXCoppell, TXCoppell, TXCoppell, TXCotton BeltCotton BeltBelt Line Rd.Belt Line Rd.MacArthur Blvd.MacArthur Blvd.Carrollton, TXCarrollton, TXSH 121SH 121I-635 LBJ Frwy.I-635 LBJ Frwy.Royal Ln.Royal Ln.-E5- Making Connections RealityCommunity-Wide Spine TrailsSee Appendix for full size map.-E6- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanF. Priority Trail Implementation...-F1- Making Connections RealityPrioritized Trails OverviewThe trails identiﬁ ed here are intended to be key pieces of the larger system that have the potential to link all of Coppell together, as well as to the larger regional system, connecting adjacent city communities together. The City’s efforts should be focused on those trails that provide the most signiﬁ cant beneﬁ cial impact to the community and that truly begin to create a major community wide network of trails.Trails identiﬁ ed on the following master plan represent the most important trails to be developed or provided. No order has been assigned to the implementation of these trails as they should be implemented as funding becomes available, development or redevelopment occurs, road projects occur, or as demand and needs of the citizens warrant priorities.Preliminary research and study of the prioritized trails are discussed in more detail in the pages that follow. These trails have been given generic trail names for reference until the trails are appropriately named. Each prioritized trail discussed provides general trail details, a description of the trail, the connectivity being made, and an evaluation of the opportunities and constraints present. A more in depth analysis of each has been provided in the Appendix with an aerial of the area, cost estimate, adjacent plats, annotated site photo’s, and funding sources available. This information will aid in the preliminary investigation into the implementation of a trail. Further study and analysis will need to be completed for actual design and detailed cost estimates.The trails described individually in the pages that follow, utilize the following legend and correspond with those colors found on the Community Wide Trails Master Plan:LegendPriority Trail (trail type’s and width’s vary)Regional VelowebLake TrailCommunity-Wide Spine TrailCommunity TrailTrail by Adjacent CityBridge CrossingArea to be Studied for ImplementationdjTrail by Adodge CrodBridBrida to be aArea“Time and space—time to be alone, space to move about—these may well become the greatest scarcities of tomorrow.” - Edwin Way Teale-F2- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanPrioritized Trails Master PlanSee Appendix for full size map.F4F6F8F10F12F14F16F18F20F22F24F26F28F28TRAIL REFERENCE PAGE-F3- Making Connections RealityDenton Creek East TrailTrail Description:The portion of Denton Creek running north-south on the eastern edge of Coppell’s city boundary has the po-tential to be one of the most scenic trails that Coppell and Carrollton could offer it’s citizens. In addition this trail is part of the regional veloweb system. The west side of Denton Creek was subdivided to the centerline of the creek during the platting of the communities along the creek, and is therefore not a viable option. The east side of the creek however is undeveloped and is in a natural vegetative state. This corridor should be protected and surveyed carefully to save large trees during the implementation of this regional trail. A 12 foot wide trail is recommended along this corridor to allow for both walking and cycling use. Additional informa-tion on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:There are two main connections that the completion of this trail would provide. These connections include the interregional veloweb OHP Utility Corridor Trail on the south end at Sandy Lake Road, and on the north end to the North Levee Trail, which also provides direct connection into Andrew Brown Park. It is recom-mended that the Denton Creek East Trail be taken to at least a connection point of the North Levee Trail in Vista Ridge Park. If at the time of the implementation of this trail the City of Carrollton is working on or plan-ning the implementation of their regional trail along I-35 and President George Bush Turnpike, then this trail should continue to the east connecting into Carrollton’s trail system. Ultimately, this system would provide connection to DART rail stations.An opportunity to provide connection from area neighborhoods within Coppell out to the regional veloweb ex-ists in the Windsor Estates neighborhood (in a HOA privately maintained park off of Deforest Road). Another opportunity exists to connect the area neighborhoods in Lakewood Estates at the knuckle on Hollywood Drive. Both instances would require a bridge across Denton Creek.Evaluation of Opportunities:An opportunity exists to build a great regional trail through a very scenic area on the eastern edge of the city. This is envisioned as a joint effort with the City of Carrollton and additional ﬁ nancial support from NCTCOG. There is the potential to provide four equally spaced connection points to this segment of the regional ve-loweb. Evaluation of Constraints:Providing beneﬁ t for both Coppell and Carrollton, as well as the region as a whole, this trail will require ap-proval from the City of Carrollton to be built, as its location is on the east side of Denton Creek. Agreements with the property owner(s) of the undeveloped land will need to be obtained as well. Permission from the overhead power utility provider will need to be obtained for the southern segment of the trail contained within the OHP easement.Trail Type:Regional VelowebTrail Length:Approx. 15,000 feet (2.8 miles)Recommended Trail Width:12 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Crosswalk stripping or brick banding at intersection, locator maps, mile markers, benches, litter recep-tacles, dog waste pickup stationsResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, Engineering, City of Carrollton, City of Lewisville, NCTCOGImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $1,547,700Funding Sources (see Appendix)Evaluation of Constraints:Trail Description:pConnectivity:Evaluation of Opportunities:-F4- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanVista Ridge ParkParkVista Ridge PRidge ParkVista Ri e PLake Vista Dr.Lake Vista Dr.Denton Creek East Trail (con’t)Community-Wide Trails ImpNorthern SectionSouthern SectionSouthern SectionDenton CreekDenton CreekDenton CreekDenton CreekCommunity-Wide Trails ImNorthern SectionNorthern SectionN. MacArthur Blvd.N. MacArthur Blvd.Denton CreekDenton CreekDenton CreekDetDentE. Sandy Lake Rd.E. Sandy Lake Rd.V illa g e P k w y .Village P k w y. A llen R d.Allen Rd.Carrollton, TXCarrollton, TXCarrollton, TXCarrollton, TXLewisville, TXLewisville, TXCoppell, TXCoppell, TXCoppell, TXCoppell, TXMatchlineMatchlineMatchlineMatchline-F5- Making Connections RealityOHP Utility Corridor TrailTrail Description:Located in the eastern portion of the city, this trail is a part of the interregional trail system included in the Mobility 2030 plan put in place by NCTCOG. This existing overhead power utility easement follows the align-ment of the interregional trail while connecting Lewisville to the Cotton Belt Trail on the southern portion of the city and ﬁ nally to the north end of Irving.Currently the corridor presents both aesthetic and functional challenges to the city. The corridor contains multiple large overhead power line structures, mosquitoes breeding in standing water, and overgrown grass-es, weeds, and brush being dominant. In addition, the corridor creates a physical barrier between neighbor-hood communities. This interregional trail is one of the most important trail segment opportunities in the city, with the potential to be one of the landmark features for the eastern sector of the city, as well as the city as a whole. A 12 foot wide concrete trail is recommended within the corridor to accommodate the user capacity of this interregional trail. This corridor is intended to primarily serve as a recreational use and is considered a high priority trail. Additional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:This trail is part of a larger system of trails connecting cities throughout the metroplex, making a more com-plete system. This trail will also provide connections between local neighborhoods, open spaces, parks, schools, and other city services. Connection to sidewalks and trails from local neighborhoods and other adjacent uses should be included. Ultimately, this trail will make connections to ﬁ ve other trails, four of which are considered top priority trails. The northern end will be at E. Sandy Lake Road, tying into the east-west six foot sidewalk system currently in place. This master plan recommends the upgrade of these walks to an 8 foot trail along the south side of E. Sandy Lake Road. The northern end will also connect into the interregional trail system coming from the north along Denton Creek. Along the north/east side of MacArthur Boulevard, the proposed 8 foot trail along MacArthur Park is recommended to tie into this trail. The southern end will link the Moore Road Trail and Grapevine Park to this interregional trail system, ultimately connecting into the Cotton Belt Trail.Evaluation of Opportunities:An opportunity exists for the City of Coppell to improve both aesthetic and functional challenges and create a linear park area with attractive landscaping, lighting, and other trail and park amenities. This trail section can become a key city destination for community residents.Evaluation of Constraints:Permission from the utility provider will need to be obtained for any and all improvements to the easement. The corridor is in a low-lying area and contains standing water after a rain. In order to deal with this issue, a series off small detention or retention ponds could be designed to handle the drainage and provide ﬁ ll mate-rial to raise the trail and form overlooks. This in turn would create a park like setting with opportunities to provide an educational component.Trail Type:Regional VelowebTrail Length:Approx. 6,600 feet (1.3 miles)Recommended Trail Width:12 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Provide parking, trail head, locator maps, mile markers, shade shelters, benches, bicycle racks, litter receptacles, dog waste pickup sta-tions, water fountains, lightingResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, Engineering, NCTCOG, Implementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $719,900Funding Sources (see Appendix)Connectivity:yTrail Description:pEvaluation of Opportunities:-F6- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanE. Belt Line RoadMacArthurMacArthurParkParkM a c A r t h u rMacArthur RiverchaseRiverchaseCountry ClubCountry ClubEEEEEEEE.BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBeeeeelelettttLine RBBBtEEEEEEEEEE.B BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBeleleleleleleltttt LineRRoCotton Belt RailCotton Belt RailE. Sandy Lake RoadE. Sandy Lake RoadB lvd.Blvd.OHP Utility Corridor Trail (con’t)Proposed Proposed TrailheadTrailheadCurrently a boardwalk is used to elevate a trail connecting Currently a boardwalk is used to elevate a trail connecting the neighborhood residents to the school and city park. A the neighborhood residents to the school and city park. A future dog park is planned for this area as well, providing future dog park is planned for this area as well, providing another destination point along this trail.another destination point along this trail.Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanBeing in a low-lying area, much of the area is in standing Being in a low-lying area, much of the area is in standing water after a rain, contributing to the breeding of the mos-water after a rain, contributing to the breeding of the mos-quito population.quito population.The corridor is dominated by overgrown grasses, weeds, The corridor is dominated by overgrown grasses, weeds, and brush.and brush.Multiple runs of large overhead power lines exist in the Multiple runs of large overhead power lines exist in the corridor that is approximately 250 ft. to 300 ft. wide.corridor that is approximately 250 ft. to 300 ft. wide.-F7- Making Connections RealityIrving Connector TrailTrail Description:Located in the southeast portion of the city, the priority of this trail is to provide strong connection and im-proved access to community-wide facilities for both Coppell and Irving citizens. As with other segments of the regional veloweb, the continuation of the veloweb should be with a 12 foot concrete trail to allow for both walking and cycling use. This trail corridor will provide a safe route to cross the major obstacles of MacArthur Boulevard and the rail tracks, East Belt Line Road, and Grapevine Creek. Additional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:A segment of the regional veloweb, this trail will also serve both to improve access to retail, civic, a school, and parks. It will link two adjacent cities together with all they have to offer, thus making a more complete system serving citizens of both cities. A segment of this trail would be a portion of the Cotton Belt Trail. This section would continue the regional veloweb from the north of the OHP Utility Corridor Trail, toward the south into Irving. Connection to area sidewalks and trails within neighborhoods and retail areas should be included for accessibility.Evaluation of Opportunities:In order to continue the regional veloweb south, connecting to Irving from the OHP Utility Corridor Trail, several options exist to make such connection. The area highlighted in green on the following map should be studied in more detail for the best opportunity. The segment currently identiﬁ ed heading south is in a large landscaped area between Valley Ranch Baptist Church and the adjacent storage units, but is private land and an easement would have to be obtained. A hike and bike easement was held in some tracts further east, but many obstructions exist currently and should be studied further. In order to provide connections to Bush Middle School and Champion Park, as well as to parks, trails and neighborhood sidewalks within Irving, coor-dination with the City of Irving Parks Department will be required.Evaluation of Constraints:With DART’s future plans for active rail along the Cotton Belt, the trail crossing from the north side of the rail corridor to the south across East Belt Line Road, will have to be at a signalized street intersection. This can take place at either South MacArthur Boulevard or Fairway Drive.Referring back to the meeting notes from DART, regarding the timeframe for planning that must be done for the Cotton Belt rail corridor, the feasibility of implementing this trail may be longer term, and would be one of the lowest of the priority trails. Of the approximate 3,500 feet trail length, about 900 feet utilizes the rail cor-ridor, and permission will have to be obtained from DART.If crossing Grapevine Creek is done anywhere other than at South MacArthur Boulevard, a pedestrian bridge will need to be installed and a ﬂ ood study may be required.Trail Type:Regional VelowebTrail Length:Approx. 3,500 feetRecommended Trail Width:12 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Signalized crossing and cross-walk brick banding or stripping, locator map, mile markers, benches, bicycle racks, litter receptacles, dog waste pickup stations, lightingResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, Engineering, NCTCOGImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $1,190,400Funding Sources (see Appendix)Connectivity:Trail Description:pEvaluation of Opportunities:ppEvaluation of Constraints:-F8- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanCity ofCity ofIrving, TXIrving, TXBush Middle SchoolBush Middle School(Irving, TX)Irving Connector Trail (con’t)(Irving, TX)(Irving, TX)S. MacArthur Blvd.S. MacArthur Blvd.E. Belt Line RoadE. Belt Line RoadCity ofCity ofCoppell, TXCoppell, TXChampionMacArthurMacArthurParkParkRiverchase Country ClubRiverchase Country ClubnnGrapevine CreekGrapevine CreekCrossing of the Cotton Belt rail line with the trail Crossing of the Cotton Belt rail line with the trail system will have to happen at an intersection.system will have to happen at an intersection.A large landscape area between the church and A large landscape area between the church and storage units may be a great opportunity to con-storage units may be a great opportunity to con-nect south toward Irving.nect south toward Irving.This connection would put the trail in line with This connection would put the trail in line with the middle school in Irving on the other side of the middle school in Irving on the other side of Grapevine Creek.Grapevine Creek.-F9- Making Connections RealityNorth Levee TrailTrail Description:An existing levee along Denton Creek creates the key link needed between Andrew Brown Park and Vista Ridge Park in Lewisville. The North Levee Trail is intended to continue the east-west regional veloweb from Andrew Brown Park to the north-south regional veloweb Denton Creek East Trail. With some landscape improvements, this trail corridor could create a linear park-like setting that connects Coppell, Lewisville and Carrollton together and provide access to the community-wide facilities of each. The development of this trail would be similar to that found on the top of the levee west of MacArthur Boulevard, and like other regional veloweb segments would need to be 12 foot wide to accommodate user capacity. Ad-ditional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:The implementation of this trail would make the much needed link between Andrew Brown Park on one side and Vista Ridge Park in Lewisville on the other. This link would also provide connection to Vista Ridge Am-phitheater and the many employment opportunities in the area. Developing this trail segment will complete the missing segment of the regional veloweb on the east side of the city, setting up connection into the north-south regional veloweb, Denton Creek East Trail.Continuing the trail on the top of the levee to MacArthur Boulevard allows this trail to connect to the MacAr-thur Boulevard Trail on the east side of the road. This would provide connection to many of Coppell’s neigh-borhoods. The ability to connect those user’s of the trail system to Andrew Brown Park, Vista Ridge Amphi-theater and Park, and the numerous employment opportunities from many of Coppell’s neighborhoods using MacArthur Boulevard Trail, makes this trail a high priority.Evaluation of Opportunities:Denton Creek has been channelized in this segment with the construction of a levee. The top of the levee is ﬂ at for maintenance vehicle access, providing a great opportunity for a 12 foot wide concrete trail. Guardrails are currently located in the median of MacArthur Boulevard. This deters pedestrians from at-tempting to cross MacArthur at a non-signalized intersection. With a pedestrian underpass already in place under MacArthur Boulevard, benching the trail into the levee down to the underpass will allow for east-west pedestrian movement without vehicular conﬂ ict. Just like the trail found on the west side of MacArthur Boule-vard, providing trail connection at street grade of MacArthur Boulevard is important to tie into the Community Trail alongside the road. Evaluation of Constraints:With the North Levee Trail tying into Vista Ridge Park in Lewisville, cooperative agreements for improve-ments will be needed with Lewisville. In order to tie into the pedestrian underpass already in place under MacArthur Boulevard, the grade challenges will require that the concrete trail be benched into the side of the levee. This will require coordination with the levee district, which will also be required for obtaining approval for the use and improvements of the trail. In order to provide trail connection to the Vista Ridge Amphitheater, an easement will need to be obtained between the levee and Lake Vista Drive. Providing this connection will again require the benching of the trail from the top of the levee down to natural grade. Trail Type:Regional VelowebTrail Length:Approx. 5,200 feetRecommended Trail Width:12 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Facilities:Locator maps, mile markers, benches, litter receptacles, dog waste pickup stations, water fountains, light-ingResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, Engineering, City of Lewisville, NCTCOGImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $463,400Funding Sources (see Appendix)Evaluation of Constraints:Evaluation of Opportunities:ppConnectivity:yTrail Description:p-F10- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanM a c A r t h u r B l v d .MacArthur Blvd.Denton CreekDenton CreekCDenton CreekLake Vista DriveLake Vista DriveVista Ridge ParkVista Ridge Park(Lewisville, TX)(Lewisville, TX)Vista Ridge AmphitheaterAmphitheater(Lewisville, TX)(Lewisville, TX)E. SH 121North Levee Trail (con’t)Lewisville, TXLewisville, TX2121A pedestrian underpass is already in place under A pedestrian underpass is already in place under MacArthur Blvd.MacArthur Blvd.The amphitheater in Lewisville is a key destina-The amphitheater in Lewisville is a key destina-tion for citizens of the area. tion for citizens of the area. The 12 foot regional veloweb trail on the top The 12 foot regional veloweb trail on the top of the levee will accommodate bicyclists and of the levee will accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.pedestrians.Community Wide Trails Implementation PlanCommunity-Wide Trails Implementation PlanAn existing neighborhood sidewalk along Mac-An existing neighborhood sidewalk along Mac-Arthur Blvd. will provide connection into the Arthur Blvd. will provide connection into the regional veloweb.regional veloweb.Guardrails in the median of MacArthur Blvd. will Guardrails in the median of MacArthur Blvd. will help prevent pedestrian crossing at this point.help prevent pedestrian crossing at this point.To access the pedestrian underpass under Mac-To access the pedestrian underpass under Mac-Arthur Blvd. will require benching the trail into Arthur Blvd. will require benching the trail into the side of the levee.the side of the levee.-F11- Making Connections RealityMacArthur Boulevard TrailTrail Description:The MacArthur Boulevard Trail is seen as a north-south urban neighborhood connector that serves the resi-dents of the east side of Coppell. The trail will become the central walking corridor for neighborhoods in the area. It will link the many disconnected neighborhoods by providing a route for walking between neighbor-hoods and linking them to the many key city destinations along MacArthur Boulevard. Much of MacArthur Boulevard has the neighborhood communities backing to the road, with walls and landscape reserves along the road. This connection provides an opportunity for a scenic trail corridor with fewer driveway and street crossings, minimizing pedestrian and vehicular conﬂ ict points. This trail is intended to serve primarily the local neighborhoods adjacent to MacArthur Boulevard. It should be 8 feet in width to accommodate user capacity. Additional information on this trail can be found in the Ap-pendix.Connectivity:The number of households in the area make the MacArthur Boulevard Trail a logical choice for providing connections to many parts of the city. Serving as a collector of trail user’s from the neighborhoods, this trail will provide area access to other neighborhoods, retail, civic, schools, open space and park areas. It will also provide connection to the regional veloweb located either on the north end at the North Levee Trail, or the OHP Utility Corridor Trail on the south. Local neighborhood sidewalks should connect to the main trail for accessibility.Evaluation of Opportunities:The development of this corridor can provide signiﬁ cant beneﬁ ts and enhancements that serve both the individual property owners and each neighborhood as a whole. Currently there are 4 to 5 foot walks on both sides of the road. The east side of the road has few constraints. The constraints are relatively minor with the landscape reserves wider in areas and the key city destinations taking place all on the east side. Walks should be upgraded to an 8 foot Community-Wide Trail.Evaluation of Constraints:The west side of MacArthur Boulevard has a number of different constraints including grading and existing retaining walls, utilities, and residential houses fronting the road. There were few issues found on the east side of the road and they are relatively minor. Easements will have to be obtained from property owners along MacArthur Boulevard in those areas where the public right-of-way is narrower than the area required to provide the Community-Wide Trail, or where possible to miss existing trees.Trail Type:Community TrailTrail Length:Approx. 14,000 feet (2.7 miles)Recommended Trail Width:8 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Facilities:Locator maps, mile markers, benches, bicycle racks, litter recep-tacles, dog waste pickup stationsResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, Engineering, Implementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $867,000Funding Sources (see Appendix)Connectivity:yTrail Description:pEvaluation of Opportunities:Evaluation of Constraints:-F12- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanCommmunity Wide Trails Implementation PlanAllen RoadParkSamuel Blvd.Samuel Blvd.Allen Allen PaParN. MacArthur Blvd.N. MacArthur Blvd.ParkwayParkwayBlvd.Blvd.E. Belt Line Rd.E. Belt Line Rd.Lake Vista Dr.Lake Vista Dr.Denton CreekDenton CreekLakesideLakeside Elem.Elem.MacArthurMacArthurParkParkS. MacArthur Blvd.AAE. SandyLake Rd.Lake Rd.RiverchaseRiverchaseElementaryElementaryMatchlineMatchlineE. SandyE. SandyMatchlineMatchlineNorthern SectionNorthern SectionSouthern SectionSouthern SectionMacArthur Boulevard Trail (con’t)The west side of the road has many constraints such The west side of the road has many constraints such as grading issues, fronting homes, and utilities.as grading issues, fronting homes, and utilities.The east side has many all the key city destinations The east side has many all the key city destinations along this trail corridor with few constraints.along this trail corridor with few constraints.Large reserves and mature landscaping on the east Large reserves and mature landscaping on the east side is a great opportunity for a trail to link the many side is a great opportunity for a trail to link the many disconnected neighborhoods and city destinations.disconnected neighborhoods and city destinations.-F13- Making Connections RealityGrapevine Creek Park TrailTrail Description:Grapevine Creek Park currently is an undeveloped park in a natural setting at the crossroads of two major trails, the Cotton Belt Trail, and the Moore Road Trail. East of Mockingbird Lane a large overhead powerline (OHP) easement cuts between two neighborhoods toward the larger north-south OHP easement where a segment of the regional veloweb is planned. Each half of this trail has it’s own unique character, opportuni-ties and constraints. The development of the Grapevine Creek Park Trail serves two main purposes. The ﬁ rst is to provide east-west movement for the local community as compared to the regional draw of the Cot-ton Belt Trail. With the timeframe of the Cotton Belt rail line undetermined and more likely long-term, this connection would facilitate the east-west movement and be implemented more quickly. Secondly, this trail provides a great opportunity to give citizens access to the scenic qualities of Grapevine Creek Park, and bring a level of scenic quality and use/purpose to the OHP easement. To connect the two halves together, it will be necessary to utilize a 400-500 foot length of the Cotton Belt easement. This segment should be 12 feet in width, for it is a segment of the future Cotton Belt Trail. Additional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:Collecting those trail user’s from the neighborhood communities, this trail will connect them to other neigh-borhoods and link them to the larger trail system being created. This east-west trail will link the MacArthur Boulevard Trail and OHP Utility Corridor Trail to the Moore Road Trail, and eventually to the North Lake Trail. With this trail funneling pedestrians from area neighborhoods into regional veloweb trails, a community-spine trail, and future connection into North Lake, this trail is of high priority and is one of the more important trail segments within the city. Connection to neighborhood sidewalks and trails should be included at as many points as possible. Great opportunity currently exists for this at the open ended cul-de-sac’s within the Hol-lows at Northlake Woodlands community.Evaluation of Opportunities:A great opportunity exist to provide access to one of the most scenic areas in Coppell of Grapevine Creek Park. The Grapevine Creek Park Trail takes advantage of providing access to an undeveloped city park and also utilizes the open space of a overhead power line easement. With three trails coming together in Grape-vine Creek Park near Belt Line Road and Moore Road, a trailhead with parking should be provided to facili-tate trail access to any one of the three. Ample room exists in the park for the trail and spur and should avoid being developed to close to residents whenever possible.Evaluation of Constraints:Grapevine Creek snakes it’s way through the Park with a tributary ﬁ nger extending north into the Northlake Woodlands community. In order to provide sufﬁ cient access to the park area and scenic qualities, approxi-mately four bridges will be needed. A topographic survey will need to be obtained to understand any topo-graphic constraints of the area and of the creek crossings locations. With the western half of this trail being in a natural setting, some brush and tree clearing will be required. A tree survey should be completed prior to detailed design, to avoid and protect any tree’s of size.The eastern half of this trail will required an agreement with the utility provider to allow public access and the needed landscape improvements. Crossing a drainage corridor on the eastern edge will require a small bridge in order to make the connection to the OHP Utility Corridor Trail.Trail Type:Community TrailTrail Length:Approx. 7,300 feet (1.4 miles)Recommended Trail Width:8-10 feet, with 12 foot segmentType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Crossing at Mockingbird Ln. stripping or brick banding, parking, trail head, locator maps, mile mark-ers, shade shelters, benches, bicycle racks, litter receptacles, dog waste pickup stations, lightingResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, EngineeringImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $834,300Funding Sources (see Appendix)Evaluation of Constraints:Trail Description:TilD itiConnectivity:yEvaluation of Opportunities:pp-F14- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanE. Belt Line RoadNorth LakeNorth LakeGrapevine Creek Park Trail (con’t)M ockingbird Ln.Mockingbird Ln. Moore RoadMoore Road GrapevineProposed Proposed TrailheadTrailheadProposed Proposed TrailheadTrailheadE. Bethel School Rd.E. Bethel School Rd.elt Line E. Belt LRoadBRRoadLineLelt BeltE. Cotton BeltCotton BeltGrGrGrapevine CreekGrapevine CreekA drainage easement between homes off E. Bethel A drainage easement between homes off E. Bethel School Rd. will provide community access to Grapevine School Rd. will provide community access to Grapevine Creek Park and trails.Creek Park and trails.The trail corridor takes advantage of a large utility The trail corridor takes advantage of a large utility easement that has community access from adjacent easement that has community access from adjacent streets and open ended cul-de-sac’s.streets and open ended cul-de-sac’s.A drainage easement with overgrown brush that will A drainage easement with overgrown brush that will require a small bridge crossing and brush clearing.require a small bridge crossing and brush clearing.-F15- Making Connections RealityLevee Bridge Connector TrailTrail Description:Andrew Brown Park and Moore Road Park contain a network of trails and amenities that serve the citizens of Coppell. Currently this network of trails, found south of Denton Creek, does not connect to the regional veloweb hike and bike trail north of Denton Creek except at Denton Tap Road. The purpose of this trail is to bridge across Denton Creek linking these two trail systems together on the east side of the park. Additional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:Bridging across Denton Creek will link neighborhood communities together that are currently disconnected from one another. The connection will provide access to Moore Road Park and Andrew Brown Park as well as other city services for those communities to the north. It will also provide access to the regional veloweb and employment opportunities for those communities to the south.Evaluation of Opportunities:When segments of trails are built that do not connect to a destination or to one another, the user potential of the trail is not achieved until the missing links are put in place. The implementation of this bridge cross-ing of Denton Creek, is one of the most important trail segments in the city, as it completes the missing link between two trails and is one of the trail segments making up the Community-Wide Spine Trail system. One other advantage of the added connection would be the additional loop created for recreational user’s.Consideration of current and future maintenance needs and requirements of the creek, parks, and levees should be considered when designing the bridge crossing if maintenance vehicle access is needed. It is rec-ommended that the bridge width be no less than 12 feet in width to accommodate both walking and cycling use. The bridge may also need to accommodate vehicular weight and trafﬁ c.This trail, being a connector to the regional veloweb system, makes it eligible for matching funding from NCTCOG. Evaluation of Constraints:Some minimal brush clearing will need to be done between the existing trail in Moore Road Park and Denton Creek. Removing trees in the area should be avoided. The length of the bridge crossing will not allow for a free-span bridge and will require it to be a piered bridge. A ﬂ ood study evaluation and permit may be re-quired prior to design and implementation. Improvements should be coordinated with the levee district.Trail Type:Community-Wide Spine TrailTrail Length:Approx. 300 feetRecommended Trail Width:12 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Locator map, mile marker, litter receptacles, dog waste pickup station, lightingResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, Engineering, NCTCOGImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $675,200Funding Sources (see Appendix)Connectivity:Trail Description:pEvaluation of Opportunities:ppEvaluation of Constraints:-F16- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanS.H. 121S.H. 121Moore Road ParkMoore Road ParkLevee Bridge Connector Trail (con’t)Forest Hill Dr.Forest Hill Dr.M a c A r t h u r B l v d .MacArthur Blvd.Glen Lakes Dr.Glen Lakes Dr.Denton CreekDenton CreekBridging Denton Creek will connect trail users Bridging Denton Creek will connect trail users from the north side into Andrew Brown Park and from the north side into Andrew Brown Park and users from the south into the regional veloweb.users from the south into the regional veloweb.A piered bridge will be needed to cross Denton A piered bridge will be needed to cross Denton Creek, and can serve as a icon for the area.Creek, and can serve as a icon for the area.A ﬂ ood study evaluation may be required prior A ﬂ ood study evaluation may be required prior to design and implementation.to design and implementation.-F17- Making Connections RealityMoore Road TrailTrail Description:The Moore Road Trail is seen as one of the strongest links between the greatest number of neighborhoods and two key city destinations anchoring each end of the trail. Currently Moore Road has a large expanse of pavement approximately 42 feet to 44 feet in width. This provides a great opportunity to create on street bicycle lanes in both directions, with a separate walk for pedestrians and joggers. In separating the bicyclist from the pedestrian, the implementation of the widening of the sidewalk and the signing and stripping of the bicycle lane can take place separately, if need be. Addi-tional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:The implementation of this trail is seen as one of the most advantageous for the city. This trail will directly link many neighborhood communities together to Andrew Brown Park on the north, and a future mix of uses and recreation to the south around North Lake. The Moore Road Trail will serve as the north-south link between the east-west regional veloweb trails located on the north and south ends of the city. It will link several parks, schools, and retail destinations together. This trail will also provide access to the Community Trails along Sandy Lake Road in the middle of the city, and Grapevine Creek Park Trail on the south end of the city. It is recommended that trailheads be provided on both the north and south ends of this trailEvaluation of Opportunities:There is a possibility to create 5 to 6 foot wide stripped bike lanes on both sides of the road, but these bike lanes should not be any less than four feet in width and follow AASHTO design standards. South of Sandy Lake Road, the roadway width narrow’s down to a point that no parking should be allowed on either side of the roadway. With the Moore Road trail providing a direct connection from the north to the south side of the city, connecting to major east-west regional veloweb routes, matching funding from NCTCOG may be available. Evaluation of Constraints:Moore Road currently has one lane of trafﬁ c in both directions with on-street parking in portions. The width of the road-way appears to be able to accommodate on street bike lanes, but a study may need to be completed by the engineering department. Four foot sidewalks exists on both sides of the road in most areas. The east side should be replaced with a concrete walk preferably six feet in width, for it has far fewer constraints and limitations with grading, utilities, fronting homes, and number of property owners. Easements will have to be obtained from property owners if the walk can not ﬁ t within the current public right-of-way. There should be few constraints with grading or utilities.Trail Type:Community-Wide Spine TrailTrail Length:Approx. 9,700 feet (1.8 miles)Recommended Trail Width:4-6 foot bike lane 5-6 foot walkType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Crosswalk stripping or brick banding at intersections, locator maps, mile markers, bicycle racks, litter re-ceptacles, dog waste pickup stationsResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, Engineering, NCTCOGImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $535,900Funding Sources (see Appendix)Trail Description:TilD itiShared Roadway SectionConnectivity:yEvaluation of Opportunities:ppEvaluation of Constraints:Shared Roadway Sectiony-F18- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanBelt Line RoadE. Sandy Lake Rd.E. Sandy Lake Rd.Moore Road Trail (con’t)Southern SectionNorthern SectionNorthern SectionMoore RoadMoore Road Moore RoadMoore RoadElementaryElementarytiontionNorth LakeNorth LakeMatchlineMatchlineE. Sandy Lake Rd.dd.d.Moore RoadMoore Road Moore RoadMoore RoadAndrewBrownParkParkwAndrewAndrewwBProposed Proposed TrailheadTrailheadProposed Proposed TrailheadsRoadRoadA concrete walk is not continuous on the A concrete walk is not continuous on the east side, but has wider corridors available east side, but has wider corridors available for the implementation of a pedestrian walk.for the implementation of a pedestrian walk.The width of Moore Rd. should accom-The width of Moore Rd. should accom-modate bike lanes on both side of the road modate bike lanes on both side of the road plus parking north of Sandy Lake Rd.plus parking north of Sandy Lake Rd.Upgrading the current 4 ft. walk to a 6 ft. Upgrading the current 4 ft. walk to a 6 ft. pedestrian walk should avoid mature trees.pedestrian walk should avoid mature trees.The west side of Moore Rd. has more The west side of Moore Rd. has more constraints than the east side, including constraints than the east side, including residents fronting Moore Rd.residents fronting Moore Rd.Minor crossing of drainage corridors like Minor crossing of drainage corridors like this one will require the walk to go from this one will require the walk to go from back of curb to bridge wall.back of curb to bridge wall.The east side has residents siding to the The east side has residents siding to the trail corridor and will require an easement trail corridor and will require an easement if the right-of-way is not wide enough.if the right-of-way is not wide enough.-F19- Making Connections RealityDenton Creek Park TrailTrail Description:The ability to link with other trail systems either already in place or being planned by surrounding cities, makes for a more complete trail system for the region. This beneﬁ ts residents of all cities and contributes to more suc-cessful trail system use. The multiple trails making up the Denton Creek Park Trail connect to several trails in the area while also continuing the regional veloweb west to Lewisville and Grapevine. Additional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:The current western extent of this trail is intended to meet up with one of the trails planned by Lewisville. Con-tinuing this regional veloweb trail further to the west will link to Grapevine’s existing Grapevine Mills Run Trail. At the southern end of Denton Creek Park, an existing segment of the Community-Wide Spine Trial will connect to the regional veloweb. Other connections that will be provided include an approximate 200 feet of Community-Wide Spine Trail needed along Westminster Way to North Coppell Road which is currently a missing link. Extending the Community Trail north along North Coppell Road will provide a more direct route to the regional veloweb for those north-south trail users. Lastly, the eastern segment of this trail on the north side of Denton Creek will link to an existing trail in Magnolia Park that extends east into Andrew Brown Park under Denton Tap Road. Neighborhood sidewalk connections should be included and connect into this system of trails at as many points at possible.Evaluation of Opportunities:Much of Denton Creek in this area is very beautiful and still in it’s natural state. This will make for a very scenic segment of the regional veloweb. Land on the north side of Denton Creek is currently undeveloped and should be planned for developing trails along the northern bank, leaving a tree buffer to preserve the character and protect the bank from erosion when this area begins to develop. This trail will collect trail user’s from those com-munities north of Denton Creek and should be 8 feet in width. This segment will link them to the 12 foot wide, east-west regional veloweb extending to Lewisville and Grapevine.A joint effort between Coppell, Lewisville, and Grapevine should be considered to continue this trail connection from it’s current end point, south of Denton Creek Park in Coppell, to the Grapevine Mills Run Trail west of State Highway 121 in Grapevine. The opportunity to bring trails together from all three cities would open up a far more extensive and far reaching network of trails available to the communities of these cities.Providing trail access to the undeveloped Denton Creek Park will help support future activities and uses in the park. It will also link this park to Andrew Brown Park. The segment of trail on the north side of Denton Creek could be developer implemented and implemented separately from the rest of the Denton Creek Park Trails.Evaluation of Constraints:One intention of the western end of this trail segment is to meet up with a trail the City of Lewisville has planned coming from the north through their city. The bridging of Denton Creek and the exact location in which this shall be done should be a joint effort and coordinated by Coppell and Lewisville. The bridge may be eligible for matching funding by NCTCOG for it’s connection into this regional veloweb trail. The segment of trail north of Denton Creek will require easements from the property owners, and at the latest should be implemented when any development takes place on these tracts. This trail could be completed by the developer. This segment of trail could be completed separately from the regional veloweb and N. Coppell Road trail connection. Easements from property owners will have to be obtained for all segments of the trail except the portion running through Denton Creek Park. Coordination with TxDOT will be needed to cross under N. State Highway 121 on the south side of Denton Creek. Some topographic constraints exist just east of N. State Highway 121, and may require retaining walls or regrading of some areas. Trail Type:Regional Veloweb, Community Trail, & Community-Wide SpineTrail Length:Regional Veloweb: Approx. 3,500 feet Community Trail: Approx. 5,400 feet Community-Wide Spine Trail: Approx. 200 feet Total: Approx. 9,100 feet (1.7 mi.)Recommended Trail Width:Regional Veloweb: 12 feet Community Trail: 8 feet Community-Wide Spine: 10 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Locator maps, mile markers,shade shelters, benches, bicycle rack, litter receptacles, dog waste pickup stations, water fountains, lightingResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Rec., Engineering, NCTCOG, City’s of Lewis-ville & Grapevine , future developerImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $1,089,800Funding Sources (see Appendix)Trail Description:TrailDescription:pConnectivity:yEvaluation of Opportunities:ppEvaluation of Constraints:-F20- Parkway Blvd.Parkway Blvd.Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanN. StateN. StateHighway 121Highway 121City ofCity ofLewisville, TXLewisville, TXDenton Creek Denton Creek ParkParkDenton Creek Park Trail (con’t)N. Coppell Rd.Canyon Dr.Canyon Dr.Andrew Andrew Brown ParkBrown ParkMagnolia ParkMagnolia ParkDenton Creek Denton Creek Denton Creek Denton Creek Screening the junk yard will hide the city Screening the junk yard will hide the city eye sore and help trail users ﬁ ll safer.eye sore and help trail users ﬁ ll safer.The park like setting behind the apartments The park like setting behind the apartments provides a great place for area residents to provides a great place for area residents to access the regional veloweb trail.access the regional veloweb trail.Currently the trail goes from 8 ft. to 4 Currently the trail goes from 8 ft. to 4 ft. along Westminster Way, to 12 ft. ft. along Westminster Way, to 12 ft. down the drainage corridor.down the drainage corridor.Trail connections to the future Denton Trail connections to the future Denton Creek Park will connect area residents.Creek Park will connect area residents.The trail along the scenic Denton Creek The trail along the scenic Denton Creek and should avoid and protect mature trees.and should avoid and protect mature trees.-F21- Making Connections RealityCottonwood Creek TrailTrail Description:The Cottonwood Creek Trail will allow improved access to the Coppell High School and Andrew Brown Park, as well as providing links between neighborhoods, schools, and the city park system. The trail will provide much needed area connectivity, avoiding pedestrian and vehicular conﬂ icts.Neighborhood sidewalks located on both sides of Parkway Boulevard currently do not provide connection to the trail system in Andrew Brown Park or Coppell High School. The neighborhood sidewalk located on the south side of Parkway Boulevard splits west of the bridge crossing of Cottonwood Creek accessing the pedestrian underpass under the road. The pedestrian underpass currently doesn’t tie into any other trails or sidewalks. With the pedestrian underpass already in place, the neighborhood sidewalks from the north side of Parkway Boulevard can be connected to the south by benching a trail in the hillside just like that found on the south side of the road. Providing a trail connection to the high school will require a bridge across Cotton-wood Creek. As in other future segments of this trail connection, an 8 foot wide trail is recommended. Addi-tional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:The Cottonwood Creek Trail will provide one of the best opportunities for movement from one key city des-tination to another in pedestrian / vehicular conﬂ ict free environment. The trail would allow a safer route for children and adults from the area neighborhoods and community parks to move between the schools and the competition sport meetings held at the high school. Local neighborhood trails should connect to the main trail for accessibility.First and foremost, this trail segment will link together Andrew Brown Park, two schools, and multiple area neighborhoods. Longer term, this trail will provide additional connection to the east, down Parkway Bou-levard and to the west, down Cottonwood Creek to Wagon Wheel Park. The full length of the trail has the po-tential to link more key city destinations together than any other trail planned. The trail will link Wagon Wheel Park, Andrew Brown Park, the Town Center, the community gardens, ofﬁ ce, retail, three schools, and numer-ous disconnected neighborhoods.Evaluation of Opportunities:The key link needed to separate pedestrian and vehicular conﬂ ict between the high school and Andrew Brown Park is the pedestrian underpass already in place under Parkway Boulevard along Cottonwood Creek. Along the north side of the high school, a wide cleared area along Cottonwood Creek provides a great oppor-tunity for the community trail. The cul-de-sac located at the end of Winding Hollow Lane opens to the creek where a bridge would be needed to connect the trail from the east side of the creek to the west.Evaluation of Constraints:Easements will need to be obtained from the Copperstone HOA for connections south of the creek, as well as from two landowners in Cottonwood Estates. The open space located in the open ended cul-de-sac on Winding Hollow Lane has a shared property boundary with the two adjacent land owners. A ﬂ oodway and drainage easement exists over the open space as well as a 15 foot utility easement connection to the street right-of-way. The trail spur to the front of the high school will require an easement from the CISD.At the northwest corner of the high school, the fence line comes very close to the high bank of a bend in Cot-tonwood Creek. A cantilevered boardwalk could be used to make the short connection needed.Trail Type:Community TrailTrail Length:Main Trail: Approx. 3,100 feet Spur: Approx. 700 feet Total = Approx. 3,800 feetRecommended Trail Width:8-10 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Locator maps, mile markers, benches, bicycle racks, litter recep-tacles, dog waste pickup stations, lightingResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, Engineering, Implementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $365,400Funding Sources (see Appendix)Connectivity:yTrail Description:pEvaluation of Constraints:Evaluation of Opportunities:pp-F22- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanCoppell High Coppell High SchoolSchoolW. Parkway Blvd.Andrew Brown Andrew Brown ParkParkElementary SchoolCottonwood Creek Trail (con’t)W. Parkway Blvd.W. Parkway Blvd.Minyard Dr.Minyard Dr.oooolWinding Hollow Ln.Winding Hollow Ln.kway Blvd.ay Blkway Blvd.Martel Ln.Martel Ln.Cottonwood CreekCottonwood CreekCommunity-Wide Trails Implementation PlanC it Wid T il I l t ti PlOpen ended cul-de-sac on Winding Hollow Ln. Open ended cul-de-sac on Winding Hollow Ln. will connect neighborhood walks to the trail.will connect neighborhood walks to the trail.Cottonwood Estate residents own to the centerline Cottonwood Estate residents own to the centerline of the creek, and some have horses fenced in . of the creek, and some have horses fenced in . Wide unobstructed open space between the Wide unobstructed open space between the high school and Cottonwood Creek.high school and Cottonwood Creek.The northwest corner of the high school prop-The northwest corner of the high school prop-erty comes close to the high bank of the creek.erty comes close to the high bank of the creek.WWWSouth side of Parkway Blvd. already has con-South side of Parkway Blvd. already has con-nection to the pedestrian underpass.nection to the pedestrian underpass.Pedestrian underpass under Parkway Blvd.Pedestrian underpass under Parkway Blvd.-F23- Making Connections RealityGrapevine Springs Park TrailTrail Description:The scenic Grapevine Creek snakes it’s way through most of this trail corridor. With dense vegetation and large mature trees, this makes for a very scenic area for a trail corridor and provides a great opportunity to develop a trail system beneﬁ ting the whole community. The redevelopment of Old Town Coppell, the Coppell Farmers Market, and the recently completed retirement center adjacent to the park, will all beneﬁ t from con-nections being made to W. Bethel Road. The segment of the Grapevine Spring Park Trail that is located along Freeport Parkway and Wrangler Drive are part of the Community-Wide Spine Trail system and should be 10 feet in width. The other segments of the trail along Grapevine Creek are Community Trails and need only be 8 feet in width. Additional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:The priority of this trail is to provide linkage along West Bethel Road, which is under design / construction. The trail will also connect the key city destinations and neighborhoods along Grapevine Springs Park, Pinker-ton Elementary and Coppell Middle School West, as well as to the many employment centers in the area. The Grapevine Springs Park Trail connects to many key city destinations, and at the same time provides connec-tions to many destinations from other Community Trails, Community-Wide Spine Trail, and Regional Veloweb trails planned. All neighborhood sidewalks should connect into this trail at as many points as possible.Evaluation of Opportunities:A network of decomposed granite (DG) walking paths currently make their way around Grapevine Springs Park. For the segment of Grapevine Springs Park Trail making it’s way through the park, several different options could take place and should be at the discretion of the Park Board. A new concrete trail could be put in place, the existing DG trail could be widened and new DG trail put in place, or one of the trail forks could go concrete with the other DG. What ever option is chosen, measures should be taken to protect the character, history, and feel of Grapevine Springs Park.Evaluation of Constraints:The boundaries for Grapevine Springs Park do not extend to W. Bethel Road for the western fork, but begins at the cul-de-sac head of Park Street. If the trail can not ﬁ t within the current right-of way on the west side of the street, an easement may need to be obtained from the retirement center. A couple of pedestrian bridges will be needed to cross Grapevine Creek as it snakes it’s way through the park, as well as at Southwestern Blvd. to provide access to Pinkerton Elementary. Even though planning for the future DART lines along the Cotton Belt have not taken place, coordination with DART will need to take place for the pedestrian underpass along Grapevine Creek. This connection is need-ed to continue this trail south under the Cotton Belt line. Access from the future Cotton Belt Trail down to the Grapevine Springs Park Trail should be considered and planned for concurrently. A topographic survey of the trail corridor will need to be completed to understand and address any topographic constraints and edge of the creek bank. The north side of the creek appears to provide the best opportunity with gentler slopes and fewest bridge crossings needed. Larger trees should be avoided and clearing should be kept to a minimum in order to preserve the natural character of the corridor. While being a scenic creek corridor, some areas were retained by individual property owners. Easements for the trail will have to be obtained from property owners between the Cotton Belt and Southwestern Blvd., and along Freeport Parkway and Wrangler Drive. When obtaining easements along these two roads, it is recom-mended to obtain enough trail easement to allow for tree’s to be planted on both sides of the trail.Trail Type:Community Trail & Community-Wide Spine TrailTrail Length:Community Trail: Approx. 9,900 feetCommunity-Wide Spine Trail: Approx. 3,100 feet Total: Approx. 13,000 ft. (2.5 mi.)Recommended Trail Width:8 feet and 10 feetType of Surface:Concrete (optional DG)Recommended Features:Locator maps, mile mark-ers, shade shelters, benches, bicycle racks, litter receptacles, dog waste pickup stationsResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, EngineeringImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $986,800Funding Sources (see Appendix)Trail Description:TilD itipConnectivity:yEvaluation of Opportunities:ppEvaluation of Constraints:-F24- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanFreeport Parkw ayFreeport ParkwayGrapevine CreekGrapevine CreekS. Denton Tap Rd.S. Denton Tap Rd.Grapevine Springs ParkGrapevine Springs Park Trail (con’t)S. Coppell Rd.Airline Dr.Airline Dr.S. Belt Line Rd.S. Belt Line Rd. North LakeNorth Lake Wrangler Dr.Southwestern Blvd.owwuthwestern Blvdohwestern Blvd.uthwestern ouBlvd.Cotton Belt LineCotton Belt LinePinkertonPinkertonElementaryElementaryCoppell Middle Coppell Middle School West & School West & Service CenterService CenterW. Bethel Rd.S. S. CoppellCoppellFarmersFarmersMarketMarketRetirementRetirementCenterCenterprie SSSpriSpinggs gse kkkkkkkrkkPark St.Park St.Special care and attention should be taken to Special care and attention should be taken to preserve the unique character of the park.preserve the unique character of the park.The crossing of and future trail connection to the The crossing of and future trail connection to the Cotton Belt should be coordinated with DART.Cotton Belt should be coordinated with DART.The Grapevine Creek trail corridor will need The Grapevine Creek trail corridor will need some brush clearing, but should avoid mature some brush clearing, but should avoid mature tress as much as possible.tress as much as possible.Wrangler Dr. and Freeport Ave. have large Wrangler Dr. and Freeport Ave. have large landscape reserves ideal for a trail system .landscape reserves ideal for a trail system .-F25- Making Connections RealityNorth Lake College Connector TrailTrail Description:With the addition of the newly built North Lake College in the western part of the city, this trail provides a logi-cal choice for connections from many parts of the city. Currently, no walks from the east connect to the col-lege. Providing a trail connection to the college would also provide connection to several major employment destinations, all beneﬁ tting from trails. Additional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:A Community Trail located on the south side of West Sandy Lake Road creates an opportunity to provide a direct connection between the college and the Community-Wide Spine Trail system at West Sandy Lake Road and Freeport Parkway. This trail will provide a more complete system, linking it to many of the key city destinations. Serving as an east-west connection between Royal Lane and Freeport Parkway, two important north-south trails, this trail provides the opportunity for a future connection to Grapevine, however no trail connection is currently planned for by Grapevine at this point. Evaluation of Opportunities:An existing 8 foot wide trail coming from the east is located on the south side of the road, however it currently ends at the intersection of West Sandy Lake Road and Freeport Parkway. With large landscaped reserves along the road an 8 foot concrete trail should extend and continue along the south side of the road. This will serve to improve access to the College for both walking and cycling use.Evaluation of Constraints:The landscaped reserve area along West Sandy Lake Road, currently contains obstacles such as power poles, ﬁ re hydrants, street signs, and occasionally minor grading issues. A good number of trees have been planted in these reserves. With this corridor being predominantly industrial use buildings that are in good shape, but lacking architectural character, the preservation of the trees planted in the reserve should be a priority. Such landscape amenities will offer visual screening of portions of the buildings and help soften the scale of the long facades. When trail alignment presents unavoidable conﬂ icts with existing tree’s, care should be taken to relocate the trees to other locations within the corridor.In order to avoid obstacles and make for the best use and location of the trail in the landscaped reserve, an easement will need to be obtained from the businesses and the college.Trail Type:Community TrailTrail Length:Approx. 3,700 feetRecommended Trail Width:8 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Signalized crossing at Freeport Parkway and S. Royal Lane. Cross-walk stripping or brick banding at all other intersectionsResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, EngineeringImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $239,900Funding Sources (see Appendix)Connectivity:yTrail Description:pEvaluation of Opportunities:Evaluation of Constraints:-F26- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanS. State Highway 121S. State Highway 121City ofCity ofGrapevine, TXGrapevine, TXW. Sandy Lake Rd.W. Sandy Lake Rd.North Lake CollegeNorth Lake CollegeThe existing 8 ft. trail coming from the east The existing 8 ft. trail coming from the east ending at Freeport Parkway.ending at Freeport Parkway.North Lake College Connector Trail (con’t)N. Coppell Rd.N. Coppell Rd.S. Royal Ln.S. Royal Ln. Northpoint Dr.Northpoint Dr. Freeport Pkwy.Freeport Pkwy.The recently completed North Lake College is The recently completed North Lake College is one of the key city destinations.one of the key city destinations.Typical obstacles found in the landscaped Typical obstacles found in the landscaped reserves include power poles, ﬁ re hydrants, reserves include power poles, ﬁ re hydrants, trees, and road signs.trees, and road signs.Currently, no walk exists along W. Sandy Lake Currently, no walk exists along W. Sandy Lake Road connecting the rest of the city to the North Road connecting the rest of the city to the North Lake College. This connection also presents a Lake College. This connection also presents a potential connection point for Grapevine in the potential connection point for Grapevine in the future should the City choose to provide such a future should the City choose to provide such a connection.connection.Some of the landscaped reserves have been Some of the landscaped reserves have been graded to convey water, and will have to be graded to convey water, and will have to be addressed when constructing the trail.addressed when constructing the trail.-F27- Making Connections RealityWagon Wheel - Jr. College Connector TrailTrail Description:Wagon Wheel Park currently has a twelve foot hike and bike trail that connects the eastern and western por-tions of the park. Recreational opportunities take place on both sides of the park, with the existing hike and bike trail making it’s way through a very scenic and natural area where Cottonwood Creek meanders. Wag-on Wheel Park is one of the key destinations for the residents of Coppell. Thus, this is a logical choice for the community-wide trails to tie into the existing trail providing a more complete and contiguous trail system. These trails are intended to serve a primarily recreational use, but will also serve as a connector to the junior college. The eastern trail segment should be 10 feet to 12 feet in width to accommodate both walking and cycling use. This width will also allow for the expected capacity due to it’s connection into the Community-Wide Spine Trail system. The western trail segment need not be any more than 8 feet in width to accommo-date user capacity to the junior college, still allowing walking and cycling use. Additional information on this trail can be found in the Appendix.Connectivity:Of the two segments of trail, the eastern segment is intended to continue the existing 12 foot trail out to Free-port Parkway. At this point, the trail will tie into the10 foot wide Community-Wide Spine Trail along Freeport Parkway that is currently under design as of Summer 2009. This portion of the trail will complete a critical link of the Community-Wide Spine Trail system. In addition it will provide the missing link to a proposed trail head located on the western portion of the park. The western segment of trail will provide connectivity to North Lake College and the North Lake College Connector Trail at West Sandy Lake Road. The western trail segment will also provide connections into the continuation of the trail along Royal Lane, ultimately tying into the Cotton Belt Trail to the south. From the northern entry into Wagon Wheel Park, a trail heading east on the northern edge of the park will ultimately connect to the high school and Andrew Brown Park.Evaluation of Opportunities:Wagon Wheel Park is the second largest park in the city and a key city destination for a multitude of different recreational activities and events. This trail segment presents a great opportunity to connect the community to the park through the community-wide trails. The completion of these two trail segments will serve both to improve access to the park, and provide a link between area neighborhoods, employment centers, and edu-cational opportunities located on the western edge of the city.Lighting for the trail should continue the character found on the existing trail. A trail head is recommended to be placed within Wagon Wheel Park. Parking is available on both the eastern and western portions of the park. With the closer proximity to employment and greater trail direction opportunities, the western part of the park is recommended.Evaluation of Constraints:The western trail segment will require working with the junior college to expand the existing 4 foot walk along South Royal Lane. An easement will also be required from the businesses along the rest of this trail. At the entry of the park, there is an opportunity to take the trail in through the trees, but should avoid large trees.Trail Type:East: Community-Wide Spine West: Community TrailTrail Length: East: Approx. 2,000 feet West: Approx. 3,500 feet Total: Approx. 5,500 feetRecommended Trail Width:East: 10-12 feet West: 8 feetType of Surface:ConcreteRecommended Features:Crosswalk stripping or brick banding at intersections, trail head, locator maps, mile markers, benches, bicycle racks, litter receptacles, dog waste pickup stations water fountains, lightingResponsibility for Implementation:City of Coppell Parks & Recre-ation, EngineeringImplementation Timeframe:xxxx-xxxxCost Estimate (see Appendix):Approx. Total = $412,300Funding Sources (see Appendix)Connectivity:Trail Description:pEvaluation of Opportunities:ppEvaluation of Constraints:-F28- Community-Wide Trails Implementation Planmentation PlanWagon Wheel Park cur-Wagon Wheel Park cur-rently has a twelve foot rently has a twelve foot hike and bike trail that hike and bike trail that connects the east and west connects the east and west sides of the park together sides of the park together through a scenic natural through a scenic natural area crossing Cottonwood area crossing Cottonwood Creek. Connecting this Creek. Connecting this trail segment to the rest of trail segment to the rest of the community-wide trails the community-wide trails is of high priority.is of high priority.Creekview DriveCreekview DriveWagon Wheel ParkWagon Wheel ParkFreeport ParkwayFreeport Parkway Future Creekview-Future Creekview-Bethel TrailBethel TrailCoppell Nature Coppell Nature Park TrailPark TrailWagon Wheel - Jr. College Connector Trail - East (con’t)Off the Coppell Natural Off the Coppell Natural Park Trail is a boardwalk Park Trail is a boardwalk and overlook of the creek and overlook of the creek in a very scenic setting, in a very scenic setting, and is one of the destina-and is one of the destina-tions within the park.tions within the park.Besides the many recre-Besides the many recre-ational opportunities that ational opportunities that Wagon Wheel Park offers, Wagon Wheel Park offers, many events also take many events also take place that range from small place that range from small to large gatherings.to large gatherings.Cottonwood CreekCottonwood Creek-F29- Making Connections RealityS. Royal Ln.S. Royal Ln.Wagon Wheel ParkWagon Wheel ParkWagon Wheel - Jr. College Connector Trail - West (con’t)W. Sandy Lake Rd.W. Sandy Lake Rd.Northpoint Dr.Northpoint Dr.North LakeNorth LakeCollegeCollegeProposed Proposed TrailheadTrailheadThe 4 ft. walk along the east side of North Lake College The 4 ft. walk along the east side of North Lake College needs to be upgraded to an 8 ft. walk to accommodate both needs to be upgraded to an 8 ft. walk to accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians.bicyclists and pedestrians.The east and west sides of Royal Ln. have minor con-The east and west sides of Royal Ln. have minor con-straints and generally have to do with grade change, sig-straints and generally have to do with grade change, sig-nage, and existing landscaping.nage, and existing landscaping.Particular attention to pedestrian safety at street intersec-Particular attention to pedestrian safety at street intersec-tions should be taken to make vehicles aware and cau-tions should be taken to make vehicles aware and cau-tious of trail user’s.tious of trail user’s.-F30- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanG. Summary...-G1- Making Connections RealitySummaryCREATING HEALTHY HABITS BY BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES“With the emphasis on health and ﬁ t-ness in today's society, trails are be-coming just as important as streets and sidewalks in our communities. Offering people a place to walk, run or ride that encourages them to con-nect with nature is a valuable beneﬁ t that is relatively inexpensive to pro-vide.” - American Trails OrganizationIt is not a niche market that desires trails; it is an under-tapped mass mar-ket. A 2005 survey of potential home buyers by Brook Warrick of American Lives found that:• 92% want low trafﬁ c areas • 79% want walking and biking paths• 78% want natural open space• Only 22% want a golf course within the community.The development of the Community-Wide Trails Implementation Plan was set in motion by The 2030 Vision for Coppell. It’s purpose is to ensure that the quality of life for Coppell will be maintained while still allowing for growth in the city and the region, as well as to formulate strategies to manage future opportunities and challenges. If done correctly, the implementation of a city-wide trail system can play a vital role in our indi-vidual well-being, our local economy, the environment, and trafﬁ c congestion relief.The Community-Wide Trails Implementation Plan is the culmination of a long planning process that has included an in depth analysis of trail routes, public workshop and survey, Park Board presentations and guid-ance, and coordination with the Parks and Recreation and Engineering Services Departments. Goals were set in place and modiﬁ ed based on community input received. This input formed the framework under which the trails master plan was prepared. Safe, convenient, and well-designed facilities are essential to encourage use of trails, and just as importantly to be a complete and connected system of on-street, off-street, and end-of-trip facilities. Trail design should be a thoughtful design process that studies user types, trail use purpose, environmental conditions, and con-siders things like grade, interesting features, trail meandering that is gentle, and privacy issues.When completed, the Coppell trails system will link many of the neighborhood communities and provide con-nections to many key city destinations. By providing access to a wide array of retail, parks, schools, neigh-borhoods, and other key city destinations, the trail’s system will establish a network of connections useful to many of the citizens of Coppell. The system will enable outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate what Coppell has to offer. Connections to existing and planned trails will encourage recreational use as well as bicycle com-muting, as safer bicycle networks are established and expanded.Implementation of the Coppell trails network will rely on cooperation among property owners as well as the continued cooperation from local, regional, state, and federal agencies with jurisdiction over planned trail cor-ridors.The appendices contain additional information on those trails deemed priority as well as more detail on the funding sources available and cost estimates of what each trail may cost to implement. Full size trails maps and aerials have also been included. This information has been provided as an electronic format on a com-pact disc for easy duplication, storage, and access.-G2- Community-Wide Trails Implementation PlanH. Appendix...-H1- Making Connections RealityAppendix ContentAerial Photographs - full sizePhoto’s of Opportunities and ConstraintsAdjacent Recorded PlatsPlats• Aerials• Site Photo’s• General Cost Estimates• Funding Sources Available• Trail Master Plan Maps• Trail Amenities• The compact disc contained with this report contains additional information and detail that was obtained dur-ing the investigating of the top priority trails. This information is additional to that given in section F. Priority Trail Implementation. This information will aid in the preliminary investigation to the implementation of a trail, but further study and analysis will need to be completed for actual design and detailed cost estimates.“Nature makes nothing in vain.” - Aristotle-H2- WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Engineering October 27, 2009 18 ✔ CONTRACT/BID or PROPOSAL Consider approval of a variance to the Code of Ordinances, Section 6-14-5 B and the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 13, Appendix C, Section V, concerning the requirement for placement of underground utilities. Staff offers no objections to Fiberlight utilizing existing poles with the exceptions that all new crossings of public right-of-ways should be bored as opposed to being placed overhead. Staff will be available to answer any questions at the Council meeting. Staff recommends approval. #Fiberlight Underground Utilities MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works DATE: October 27, 2009 REF: Consider approval of a variance to the Code of Ordinances, Section 6-14-5 B and the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 13, Appendix C, Section V, concerning the requirement for placement of underground utilities. The City of Coppell has been approached by Fiberlight, LLC, a certificated Telecommunications provider with the State of Texas, requesting that they be allowed to provide a private line that would provide internet access, dark fiber and data transmission services on existing utility poles in Coppell. Fiberlight has stated that they do not intend to offer any residential or business services within Coppell. While a map is attached showing the locations, the general location is: along Belt Line and Denton Tap from IH 635 to Sandy Lake Road; along Sandy Lake Road from Denton Tap to SH 121; along east Belt Line Road from the east city limits of Coppell to the Denton Tap/Belt Line intersection; along Southwestern Blvd. from Denton Tap to Freeport Parkway; along Freeport Parkway from Southwestern to West Bethel Road; and along West Bethel Road from Parkway to the west city limit line. In total, there is approximately 53,400 linear feet or approximately 10.1 miles being proposed within the City of Coppell. The overall project contains portions in Carrollton, Irving, Grapevine and the City of Dallas that’s along east Belt Line Road. Section 6-14-5 B states, “A person shall not place or cause to be placed any permanent above ground improvements or facilities, except as authorized prior to the effective date of this article by franchise or authority of city council by variance to the municipal subdivision regulations.” Since Fiberlight does not have a prior franchise agreement with the City of Coppell they fall under Section 13, Appendix C, Section V, of the Subdivision Ordinance which states, “All gas, electric, telephone utilities, street lighting, and cable television shall be underground except where conditions do not warrant underground installations.” 1 2 The current plan submitted to the City of Coppell already shows approximately 5,600 linear feet of the total 53,400 linear feet to be underground in locations where there are no existing utility poles. In essence, Fiberlight is asking to be allowed to install their cable overhead along routes where existing utility poles are and then go underground in locations where there are no existing utility poles. A similar request was granted to the Coppell Independent School District (CISD) on April 10, 2001. However, even with the CISD there was a requirement that no new lines cross public right-of-ways. The plans submitted by Fiberlight do not show boring under existing right-of- ways. Those existing right-of-ways include Fairway Drive, Ledbetter Drive, Braewood Drive, Denton Tap Road, Bethel School Road, VanBebber Drive, Sanders Loop, East Bethel Road, Meadowcreek Road, West Bethel Road, Creekview Drive, Oakbend Drive, Freeport Parkway, Northpoint Drive, Royal Lane, Lakeshore Drive, Dividend Drive, S. Coppell Road, Southwestern Blvd., Shadydale Lane, Oak Trail, Summer Place Drive, and Cottonwood Drive. If this variance request is approved by City Council, staff still recommends that the crossings of all the aforementioned streets be required to be placed underground. If this item is approved, per Section 6-14-13 of the Code of Ordinances, a fee will be assessed each year based on the total linear feet of cable within the City right-of-way. Under our current Master Fee Ordinance that cost is $1.00 per linear foot per conduit on an annual basis. Staff offers no objections to Fiberlight utilizing existing poles with the exceptions that all new crossings of public right-of-ways should be bored as opposed to being placed overhead. Staff will be available to answer any questions at the Council meeting. Proposed Fiberlight Routes, Aerial and Underground. City of Coppell Created in LDDT 1 INCH = 1 MILE 0 11/2 S:\CAD\In_Design\MISC EXHIBITS\dwg\EXHIBITS.dwg\AERIAL TELECOM Created on: 07 October 2009 by Scott Latta 1/2 1 INCH = FT. 0 4000 4000 2000 Proposed Fiberlight Routes, Aerial and Underground. City of Coppell Created in LDDTS:\CAD\In_Design\MISC EXHIBITS\dwg\EXHIBITS.dwg\AERIAL TELECOM Created on: 21 October 2009 by Scott Latta 2/2 AERIAL UTILITY UNDERGROUND UTILITY AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 27, 2009 ITEM #: 19 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Project Update and Future Agendas. Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/027 Document Name: %manrep AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 27, 2009 ITEM #: 20 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS A. Report by Mayor Peters regarding the November 3rd Election. Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %mayorreport AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 27, 2009 ITEM #: 21 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS CONCERNING ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST AND NO COUNCIL ACTION OR DELIBERATION IS PERMITTED Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %mayorreport AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 27, 2009 ITEM #: 22 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD – Tunnell. B. Coppell ISD – Mahalik and Hinojosa-Flores. C. Coppell Seniors – Brancheau and Faught. D. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition – Peters and Hunt. E. DFW Airport Board – Peters. F. International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) –Brancheau G. Metrocrest Hospital Authority – Councilmember Tunnell. H. Metrocrest Medical Foundation – Mahalik. I. Metrocrest Medical Services – Hinojosa-Flores. J. Metrocrest Social Services – Franklin. K. North Texas Council of Governments – Tunnell. L. NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management – Faught. M. North Texas Commission – Hunt. N. Senior Adult Services – Franklin. Agenda Request Form - Revised 06/09 Document Name: %ccommreport AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 27, 2009 ITEM #: 23 NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM WORK SESSION Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %necessaryactionwork AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 27, 2009 ITEM #: 24 NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %necessaryactionexec CERTIFICATE OF AGENDA ITEM SUBMISSION Council Meeting Date: October 27, 2009 Department Submissions: Item No. 13/B was placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Library Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Request (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit this item to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Library Department Item No. 17 was placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Parks Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Request (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit this item to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Parks Department Item No. 18 was placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Engineering Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Request (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit this item to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Engineering Department Item Nos. 8 and 1a were placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Police Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Requests (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit these items to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Police Department Item Nos. 9 and 10 were placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Human Resources Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Requests (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit these items to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Human Resources Department Item Nos. 14 and 15 were placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Fire Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Requests (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit these items to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Fire Department Financial Review: I certify that I have reviewed all the items submitted for consideration on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council Meeting and have inserted any financial comments where appropriate. ____________________ Finance Department City Manager Review: I certify that I have reviewed the complete Agenda and Packet for the above-referenced City Council Meeting and hereby submit the same to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ City Manager (or Deputy City Manager)