CM 2010-01-12MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, 2010
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
January 12, 2010, 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
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
2. Convene Executive Session
(Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Discussion regarding Northlake Settlement.
B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic
Development Negotiations.
1. ED Prospects South of Bethel and West of S. Coppell
Road.
2. ED Prospects South of Northpoint and West of Royal
Lane.
Councilmember Tunnell arrived prior to convening Executive Session.
Mayor Peters convened into Executive Session at 5:37 p.m. Mayor Peters
adjourned the Executive Session at 6:32 p.m. and opened Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Briefing by Mr. Larry O. Hulsey on air quality issues relating
to drilling operations.
B. Demo of the new city website.
C. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Pastor Clayton Coates of First Baptist Church led those present in the
Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Peters led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Consider approval of a proclamation naming January 12, 2010 as
Tom Thompson Appreciation Day and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Peters read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same
to Tom Thompson.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a proclamation naming
January 12, 2010 as Tom Thompson Appreciation Day 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.
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8. Citizens' Appearances.
1) Tom Garding, 927 Moonlight Cove, spoke regarding the Senior
Center.
CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: December 8, 2009.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -236R-
SF -12, Bethel Road Manor, a zoning change 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 and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD- 244 -TH-
2, Willow Park, a zoning change 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 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Ordinance No. 91500 -A -539 and C carrying Ordinance
No. 91500 -A -540. 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.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of a Resolution granting a variance of ninety
(90') feet to Maurizio's from the 300 -foot prohibited requirement
under Ordinance No. 2006 -1143, Article 6 -16, Section 6 -16 -2 of
the Code of Ordinances, to a business selling or offering for sale
alcoholic beverages, with a business address being 110 West
Sandy Lake Road, # 112; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Libby Ball, City Secretary, made a presentation to Council.
Maurizio Primo, applicant, addressed Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and advised the following signed
up to speak:
1) Tod Farrell, 127 Ridgewood Dr., spoke in favor.
2) Deena Clark, 937 Brentwood, spoke in favor.
3) Dale Clark, 706 Penfolds, spoke in favor.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Resolution No. 2010 - 0112.0 granting a variance of ninety (90') feet to
Maurizio's from the 300 -foot prohibited requirement under Ordinance No.
2006 -1143, Article 6 -16, Section 6 -16 -2 of the Code of Ordinances, to a
business selling or offering for sale alcoholic beverages, with a business
address being 110 West Sandy Lake Road, #112; and authorizing the
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Mayor to sign. 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.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of Case No. PD- 245 -R, Barnes at Riverview, a
zoning change request from R (Retail) to PD- 245- R(Planned
Development- 245 - Retail) to attach a Detail Site Plan allowing two
office/ medical office /retail buildings (totaling 9,175 square feet)
with a 300 - square -foot restaurant, on approximately one acre of
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Riverview Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Ray Barnes, Applicant, addressed Council.
Robert Schneeberg, representing the applicant, addressed Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and advised the following signed
up to speak:
1) Ronald Tolls, 1424 Grapevine Creek Dr., spoke against the proposal.
2) Todd Williams, 1434 Grapevine Creek Dr., spoke against the
proposal.
3) Henry Okoli, 1411 Grapevine Creek Dr., spoke against the proposal.
4) Suresh Shankar, 102 Elm Fork, spoke against the proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
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Mayor Peters convened into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. Mayor Peters
adjourned the Executive Session at 8:31 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
Action:
(Open to the Public)
Councilmember Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve a
Case No. PD- 245 -R, Barnes at Riverview, a zoning change request from R
(Retail) to PD- 245- R(Planned Development- 245 - Retail) to attach a Detail
Site Plan allowing two office/ medical office /retail buildings (totaling 9,175
square feet) with a 300 - square -foot restaurant, on approximately one acre
of property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Riverview Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1) Submission of minor site plan amendment and plat for Metrocrest
Community Church to establish the fire lane and mutual access
easement;
2) Submission of the shared dumpster agreement;
3) Approval of the restaurant (sno balls plus) subject to the floor plan,
sign plan and hours of operation as provided in the PD;
4) To include a 6 -foot screening wall; and
5) No hot food on -site preparation.
Councilmember Franklin 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.
12. Consider approval of the Barnes at Riverview Addition, Lot 1,
Block A, Minor Plat, being a minor plat to establish setbacks, fire
lanes and mutual access and utility easements to allow the
construction of two office/ medical office /retail buildings, with a
300 - square -foot restaurant, on approximately one acre of
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Riverview Drive.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the Barnes at Riverview Addition,
Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, being a minor plat to establish setbacks, fire
lanes and mutual access and utility easements to allow the construction of
two office/ medical office /retail buildings, with a 300 - square -foot
restaurant, on approximately one acre of property located at the southeast
corner of Sandy Lake Road and Riverview Drive, subject to the following
condition:
1) Submission and approval of a minor site plan amendment and plat
for Metrocrest Community Church prior to the recordation of this
minor plat.
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.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center, Lot 1,
Block 3R, Replat, being a replat of Blocks 3 and 4, of the Park
West Commerce Addition into one lot to allow the abandonment
of various street rights -of -way, utility and railroad easements and
provide for the dedication of necessary easements onsite and
rights -of -way for Southwestern Boulevard and Freeport Parkway,
on 47.64 acres of property located at the southeast corner of
Southwestern Boulevard and Freeport Parkway.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Dave Littleton, representing the applicant, addressed Council.
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Public Hearing:
Mayor Peters opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
Park West Commerce Center, Lot 1, Block 3R, Replat, being a replat of
Blocks 3 and 4, of the Park West Commerce Addition into one lot to allow
the abandonment of various street rights -of -way, utility and railroad
easements and provide for the dedication of necessary easements onsite
and rights -of -way for Southwestern Boulevard and Freeport Parkway, on
47.64 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Southwestern
Boulevard and Freeport Parkway. 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.
14. City Manager's Report.
A. Project Update and Future Agendas.
B. Directors' Work Plan Development.
A. City Manager Clay Phillips reported that a consulting firm is working
with the Library staff on a needs and space analysis for a future
library expansion. It should be completed by February with a
presentation for Council shortly afterwards. Regarding CIP projects,
South Coppell Road is moving along well with a completion date
expected in 6 -8 weeks, weather permitting. The Southwestern
Boulevard project should have a new bridge deck down soon with an
anticipated completion date of August 1, 2010. The Pavement
Replacement Program budgeted for this year will begin soon with the
intersection of Sandy Lake and Denton Tap Road. Various lanes of
traffic will have to be closed and will be unpleasant, but must be
done or the problem will worsen. City Manager Phillips also
announced he will return with future prospects for West Sandy Lake
improvements along the right of way. The expansion project design
work for the Aquatic Center is being done with the original architect.
A meeting with CRDC will be scheduled for February. The design
work for the Tennis Center expansion project is moving along and will
be ready for Planning 8v Zoning Commission in February and Council
in March. City Manager Phillips mentioned the revealing of the new
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webpage and email address, as discussed in Work Session, will be
ready by February. As for future agendas, Dan Shelly and Fred Hill
will be at the next meeting to talk about the next Legislative Session.
A quarterly update will also be presented at the next meeting on the
Work Plan Update.
B. City Manager Phillips gave an update on the Directors' Work Plan
Development. Several items were discussed, including those from
employees at the Leadership Summit. Employees were asked what
works, what doesn't work and how customer service initiatives can be
improved upon. City Manager Phillips said it had been a year since
employees had given feedback, so it was time again for a check up.
The Directors also talked about the Budget Plan and Council Goals.
15. Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Peters regarding Metroplex Mayors'
Meeting.
B. Report by Mayor Peters regarding the Keep Coppell
Beautiful E- cycling Day on January 23rd,
A. Mayor Peters and City Manager Clay Phillips attended the Metroplex
Mayors' Meeting. The guest speaker was Bill Hale, Dallas District
Engineer for TXDOT. Mr. Hale gave updates on TXDOT's strategic
plan, allocation for Prop 12 funds and the top priority projects for the
Dallas District, which included the second phase of S. H. 121.
B. Mayor Peters announced that Saturday, January 23 from gam -noon
will be KCB's E- Cycling at the Town Center parking lot. Citizens can
drop off old electronics and cell phones for free. There will be a
charge of $7 for computer monitors and $12 for TVs.
16. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Mayor Peters spoke about Jack Barker, a 6 1 h grader at CMS West who has
been diagnosed with Leukemia. Jack discovered the Snuggie for his
treatments and thought other children needed the same item. He has
raised over $15,000 in donations and has collected over 1000 Snuggies for
children undergoing cancer treatments. Mayor Peters wanted to commend
Jack Barker for his accomplishments and wishes him well.
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17. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Ja a tern, Mayor
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