CM 2009-12-08
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 2009
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
December 8, 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
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember (late arrival)
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember (late arrival)
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 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.North of Bethel and West of Freeport Parkway.
2.North of IH635 and West of Beltline Road.
3.South of Bethel and West of S. Coppell Road.
4.North of IH635E and West of Freeport Parkway.
Mayor Peters convened into Executive Session at 5:43 p.m. Mayor Peters
adjourned the Executive Session at 6:49 p.m. and opened Work Session.
Councilmembers Tunnell and Franklin arrived prior to convening Executive
Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Review of Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting.
B.Discussion regarding the Sign Resolution.
C.Discussion regarding Outdoor Storage.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Jerod Robinson of Riverside Church of Christ led those present in the
Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Connor Halvorsor of Troop 829 led those present in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
7.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Peters advised no one signed up to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
8.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: November 10, 2009.
B.Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of
the City of Coppell, Texas to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Dallas County for maintenance and
improvements to city streets; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
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C.Consider approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Coppell, Texas, establishing a policy for
governmental signage for community recognition; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-222R3-
LI, Duke Lesley Addition (Point West VII), Lot 2, Block A, a
zoning change from PD-222R2-LI (Planned Development-
222 Revision 2-Light Industrial) to PD-222R3-LI (Planned
Development-222 Revision 3-Light Industrial), to revise the
Detail Site Plan to allow the striping of 91 additional
parking spaces within the existing truck court area and
construction of 13 new parking spaces in the front yard on
approximately 36.17 acres of property located on the north
side of Dividend Drive, approximately 1,200 feet west of
South Belt Line Road (240 Dividend Drive) and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-222R4-
LI, Duke Lesley Addition (Point West VII), Lot 3, Block A, a
zoning change from PD-222-LI (Planned Development-222 -
Light Industrial) to PD-222R4-LI (Planned Development-222
Revision 4-Light Industrial), to establish a Detail Site Plan
to allow the development of a shared parking area (253
parking spaces) on 2.9 acres of property located on the
north side of Dividend Drive, approximately 1,000 feet west
of South Belt Line Road and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1108R4-
SF-9, Verizon, a zoning change from S-1108R-SF-9 (Special
Use Permit-1108 Revised - Single Family-9) to S-1108R4-SF-
9 (Special Use Permit-1108 Revision 4 - Single Family-9), to
allow the replacement of an existing 80-square-foot
accessory cabinet with a 190-square-foot cabinet at the
base of the tower on approximately 750 square feet of lease
area located approximately 1,100 feet north of East Belt
Line Road within the electric transmission line easement
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Resolution No. 2009-1208.1, C carrying Resolution No.
2009-1208.2, D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-536, E carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-537, F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-538.
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.
9.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone
pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and
Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for
Reinvestment Zone designation is the property owned by Texas
Dugan Limited Partnership, described as Block A, Lot 4 of the
Duke Freeport Addition (26.659 acres) and located on the north
side of Bethel Road, east of Freeport Parkway.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation to
Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Hunt moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. 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.
10.Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Concote
Corporation, Reinvestment Zone No. 61, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
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Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Ordinance No. 2009-1246
designating Concote Corporation, Reinvestment Zone No. 61, 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.
11.Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Concote Corporation
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation to
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Resolution No. 2009-1208.3
approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Concote Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-244-TH-2, Willow Park, a
zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD-244-TH-2
(Planned Development-244-Townhouse-2) to allow 24 detached
townhouse units and to amend the Land Use Plan of the 1996
Comprehensive Plan from Freeway Commercial and Light
Industrial/Showroom to Residential – Medium Density on 3.81
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acres of property located approximately 337 feet east of S.H. 121
along the north side of Coppell Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Jason Rose, applicant, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and called those who signed up to
speak.
1) Matthew Timmons, 560 Mobley Way, spoke in favor of the proposal.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-244-TH-2, Willow Park, a zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to PD-244-TH-2 (Planned Development-244-Townhouse-2) to
allow 24 detached townhouse units and to amend the Land Use Plan of the
1996 Comprehensive Plan from Freeway Commercial and Light
Industrial/Showroom to Residential – Medium Density on 3.81 acres of
property located approximately 337 feet east of S.H. 121 along the north
side of Coppell Road, subject to the following conditions:
1) Insure the storm drain extends to the creek area and place the
headwall on piers; use grouted rock riprap at the outfall;
2) Install a manhole at the dead end of the sewer line; and
3) There may be additional comments during Engineering Plan review.
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.
13.Consider approval of the Willow Park, Preliminary Plat, to
establish the street and lot layout for 24 townhouse lots on 3.81
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acres of property located approximately 337 feet east of S.H. 121
along the north side of Coppell Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the Willow Park, Preliminary
Plat, to establish the street and lot layout for 24 townhouse lots on 3.81
acres of property located approximately 337 feet east of S.H. 121 along the
north side of Coppell Road, subject to the following conditions:
1) Insure the storm drain extends to the creek area and place the
headwall on piers; use grouted rock riprap at the outfall;
2) Install a manhole at the dead end of the sewer line;
3) There may be additional comments during the Engineering Plan
review; and
4) Establish street names for proposed cul-de-sacs.
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.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-236R-SF-12, Bethel Road
Manor, a zoning change request from PD-236-SF-12 (Planned
Development-236-Single Family-12) to PD-236R-SF-12 (Planned
Development-236 Revised-Single Family-12) amending the Detail
Site Plan to allow the construction of a 735-square-foot cabana
(containing a 90-square-foot air conditioned bathroom and
outdoor living and kitchen areas), an arbor structure, an in-
ground pool in the rear yard of the property; relocating a
decorative screening wall with gates along the front property
line, adding a guard rail to the culvert and construction of stone
veneer facing to the existing headwall and culverts on 2.78 acres
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of property located on the north side of Bethel Road, known as
234 W. Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to 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-236R-SF-12, Bethel Road Manor, a zoning change request
from PD-236-SF-12 (Planned Development-236-Single Family-12) to PD-
236R-SF-12 (Planned Development-236 Revised-Single Family-12)
amending the Detail Site Plan to allow the construction of a 735-square-
foot cabana (containing a 90-square-foot air conditioned bathroom and
outdoor living and kitchen areas), an arbor structure, an in-ground pool in
the rear yard of the property; relocating a decorative screening wall with
gates along the front property line, adding a guard rail to the culvert and
construction of stone veneer facing to the existing headwall and culverts on
2.78 acres of property located on the north side of Bethel Road, known as
234 W. Bethel Road, subject to the following conditions:
1) Cabana, arbor/trellis, pool, and screening wall will require building
permits prior to construction;
2) A flood plain development permit will be required for the gate and the
stone facing of the culvert; and
3) No dirt work will be allowed in the flood plain.
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.
15.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the St. Andrews Estates, Lot 19R, Block 1,
Replat, being a replat of Lots 19 and 20 of St. Andrews Estates,
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into one lot to allow the construction of one single-family home
on 26,235 square feet of land located at the southwest corner of
Inglenook Court and Stonewick Lane.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
St. Andrews Estates, Lot 19R, Block 1, Replat, being a replat of Lots 19
and 20 of St. Andrews Estates, into one lot to allow the construction of one
single-family home on 26,235 square feet of land located at the southwest
corner of Inglenook Court and Stonewick Lane. 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.
16.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Bethel Road Estates, Lot 2R, Block 1,
Replat, being a replat of Lot 2, Block 1, of Bethel Road Estates to
relocate the platted 100-year flood plain line on 2.348 acres of
property located at 256 West Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Terry Holmes, applicant, was available for questions from Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
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Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Bethel Road Estates, Lot 2R, Block 1, Replat, being a replat of Lot 2,
Block 1, of Bethel Road Estates to relocate the platted 100-year flood plain
line on 2.348 acres of property located at 256 West Bethel Road, subject to
the following conditions:
1) The plat not being filed for record until the LOMA is received and the
approval date is noted on the plat; and
2) The designations of the flood plain lines (proposed/existing) being
revised to reflect the new 100-year flood plain.
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.
17.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A.City Manager Clay Phillips announced this was the last meeting of
the year due to the holiday. In the subsequent meetings to follow,
discussion will be on the future of the Christmas parade and how we
would like for it to go forward.
18.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Peters regarding the Metroplex Mayors’
Meeting.
B.Report by Mayor Peters regarding Make a Child Smile.
C.Report by Councilmember Franklin regarding National
League of Cities and Future Retail Opportunities.
A.Mayor Peters reported on the Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting with guest
speaker James Capra, Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Division
of DEA. He provided statistics on drug use and the effects of the
drug trade.
B.Mayor Peters thanked Allana Lamberth and the City Secretary’s
Office for their committed work with Make a Child Smile. She
reminded everyone that ornaments can still be picked up during
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office hours with the deadline being December 11. The program
benefits disadvantaged children in Coppell.
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C.Councilmember Franklin made a report on the attendance to NLC in
San Antonio in November. He attended a panel discussion on towns
with a population of 50,000 addressing their needs for retail.
Incentives, return on investments and marketing were discussed.
19.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Mayor Peters thanked the Parks and Recreation Department, especially
Sherri Lewis, the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Streets
Department, and anyone else who participated in the great holiday parade
and festivities that followed in the Plaza. She also reminded the public of
the cancellation of the second meeting in December.
20.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.International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
(ICLEI) – Brancheau.
F.Metrocrest Hospital Authority – Tunnell.
G.Metrocrest Medical Foundation – Mahalik.
H.Metrocrest Medical Services – Hinojosa-Flores.
I.Metrocrest Social Services – Franklin.
J.North Texas Council of Governments – Tunnell.
K.NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management – Faught.
L.North Texas Commission – Hunt.
M.Senior Adult Services – Franklin.
A.Councilmember Tunnell announced that Ranchview High School and
Barbara Bush Middle School have new language labs due to a grant
from the Coppell Education Development Corporation. Early release
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days are December 13-15. LISD’s Safe and Drug Free Program is
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having free training on December 10 at the Bolen Administration
Center.
B.Councilmember Mahalik reported the Red and Black Attack will be
starting again this year. The last day of school for Winter Break will
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be December 8. Classes resume on January 4. CISD has offered
three discussions on “School Finance and Budget,” “Graduation
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Requirements” and “What Rigor Engagement Looks Like.” The videos
are available on the CISD website.
C.Councilmember Faught informed Council that the Senior Christmas
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Lunch will be held on December 13, the ICE Exhibit at the Gaylord
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followed by lunch at Esparza’s will be on December 14, the Heart
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Smart Nutrition Brown Bag will be held on December 16, and a trip
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to Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada will be December 22-25.
D.Mayor Peters announced the resignation of Executive Director John
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Carpenter effective December 31. A replacement is hoped to be hired
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by March 2010. The 6 Annual Transportation Forum will be held in
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Austin June 6-8. The next DRMC meeting will be January 15.
E.Nothing to report.
F.Councilmember Tunnell reported the Texas Hospital for Advanced
Medicine is under new management and will now be named
Physician Synergy Group.
G.Nothing to report.
H.Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores announced a diabetic and
gynecological clinic has been added to the regular services offered by
Metrocrest Medical Services to those without insurance. They are
also requesting donations in the forms of sheets and bags.
I.Nothing to report.
J.Nothing to report.
K.Nothing to report.
L.Mayor Pro Tem Hunt stated a webinar on workforce is being offered
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on January 5. The Luncheon Signature Series will be in February
on “Building Public Trust.”
M.Councilmember Franklin reported the new Senior Adult Services
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offices opened December 1. The next Finance Committee Meeting
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will be January 8 and the next Board Meeting will be January 12.
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The annual Christmas Party will be December 17 at the Country
Place Club House.
21.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
22.Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Ja3&e Peters, Mayor
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