CM 2010-07-13MINUTES OF JULY 13, 2010
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
July 13, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Bob Mahalik, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa- Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember (late arrival)
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
Mayor Peters was absent. Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, Deputy
City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City Attorney Robert Hager.
1. Call to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik called the meeting to order, determined that a
quorum was present and convened into Work Session.
Councilmember Franklin arrived prior to convening Work 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.
2. Discussion regarding Gas Well Ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik convened into Executive Session at 6:48 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik recessed the Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. and
opened the Regular Session.
Work Session was heard prior to Executive Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Boards & Commission Schedule.
B. Discussion regarding Dallas Water Utilities.
C. Discussion regarding Denton Tap /Bethel Road
Construction.
D. Discussion regarding Redflex/ Red Light Cameras.
E. Discussion regarding Emergency Communication System.
F. Discussion of Agenda Items.
At this time, Councilmember Hinojosa - Flores left the meeting.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Convene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Sergeant William Camp, Police Chaplain, led those present in the
Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Boy Scout Troop 840 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Consider approval of a proclamation naming September 2010 as
Coppell Reads Month in the City of Coppell; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik read the proclamation into the record and
presented the same to Amy Pittman - Hassett, Jennifer Perryman and Betsy
Merrill.
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Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the proclamation naming
September 2010 as Coppell Reads Month in the City of Coppell; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6 -0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in
favor of the motion.
8. Citizens' Appearances.
1) Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage, spoke regarding the risk of the
leaning power poles along Denton Tap.
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: June 8, 2010.
B. Consider approval of a grant agreement between the City of
Coppell, the Coppell Education Development Corporation,
and the Carrollton- Farmers Branch Independent School
District in the amount of $180,882.00 and authorize the
City Manager to grant any remaining funds from previous
grants up to the total amount of $219,600.00 as originally
requested in this grant for 3D projection technology and
electronic book readers (Apple IPads), hire a part time
instructional technology coach, and provide transportation
for students who require extra academic support to meet
instructional goals at Ranchview High School, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
C. Consider approval of an Addendum to Grant Agreement No.
2010- LOlbetween the City of Coppell, the Coppell
Education Development Corporation, and the Coppell
Independent School District in the amount of $239,918.00
and authorize the City Manager to grant any remaining
funds from previous grants up to the total amount of
$250,000.00 as originally requested in this addendum to
fund Literacy Intervention support teachers, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
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D. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Memorandum
of Agreement and amending the contract between the City
of Dallas and the City of Coppell for the purchase of
wholesale treated water and authorizing the City Manager
to execute said agreement; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD- 209R3-
C, TownOaks Centre, a zoning change from PD -209 -C
(Planned Development- 209 - Commercial) to PD- 209R3 -C
(Planned Development -209 Revision 3- Commercial), to
allow covered parking spaces and an enhanced entrance in
the rear of the building on 8.6 acres of property located at
the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap
Road and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C,
D carrying Resolution No. 2010 - 0713.1 and E carrying Ordinance No.
91500 -A -553. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6 -0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of a Resolution granting a variance of three
hundred (300') feet to Zena Sushi 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 171 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite 100; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Christel Pettinos, Deputy City Secretary, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik opened the Public Hearing and advised the
following signed up to speak:
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1) Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage, spoke against the variance.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Resolution No. 2010 - 0713.2 granting a variance of three hundred (300') feet
to Zena Sushi 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 171 N. Denton Tap Road, Suite 100; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6 -0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of Case No. S- 1O93R -C, Taco Bell, a zoning
change request from S- 1093 -C (Special Use Permit -1093-
Commercial) to S- 1O93R -C (Special Use Permit -1093 Revised -
Commercial), to permit the addition of a drive -thru entry portal,
an order point canopy and the replacement of the existing menu
board on approximately one acre of property located at 115
North Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik 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. 5- 1093R -C, Taco Bell, a zoning change request from 5- 1093 -C
(Special Use Permit -1093- Commercial) to 5- 1093R -C (Special Use Permit -
1093 Revised - Commercial), to permit the addition of a drive -thru entry
portal, an order point canopy and the replacement of the existing menu
board on approximately one acre of property located at 115 North Denton
Tap Road subject to the following condition:
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1) The development of these improvements shall be in accordance
with the Site Plan, Menu Board, Order Point Canopy and Entry
Portal which shall be made part of the ordinance.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6 -0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau, Tunnell, Faught,
Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of Case No. S- 122OR -TC, Verizon Wireless, a
zoning change request from S- 1220 -TC (Special Use Permit -1220-
Town Center) to S- 122OR -TC (Special Use Permit -1220 Revised -
Town Center), to allow the replacement of existing
telecommunication antennae and the expansion of the
equipment cabinet enclosure on property located at 363 North
Denton Tap Road in Andy Brown West Park.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Bill Bauman, representing the applicant, was available for questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. 5- 1220R -TC, Verizon Wireless, a zoning change request from S-
1220-TC (Special Use Permit -1220 -Town Center) to 5- 1220R -TC (Special
Use Permit -1220 Revised -Town Center), to allow the replacement of existing
telecommunication antennae and the expansion of the equipment cabinet
enclosure on property located at 363 North Denton Tap Road in Andy
Brown West Park subject to the following condition:
1) Coordinate with the Parks Department for the scheduling of
construction times and the replacement of the Red Bud tree and
portion of the irrigation system affected by the proposed change.
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Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6 -0
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau, Tunnell,
Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of Case No. PD- 237R -HC, QuikTrip, a zoning
change request from A (Agriculture) to PD- 237R -HC (Planned
Development -237 Revised - Highway Commercial) to attach a
detail site plan to allow a 4,900- square -foot convenience store
with eight gas pump islands on 2.03 acres of land located at the
northeast corner of South Belt Line Road and the proposed
extension of Dividend Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik opened the Public Hearing.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to continue the Public Hearing to the
August 10 meeting. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6 -0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
14. Consider approval of the Denton Creek @ Sandy Lake Addition,
Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Minor Plat, a minor plat to allow the
construction of a single - family home on Lot 1 and the future
construction of an office building on Lot 2, on 2.36 acres of
property located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 600 feet west of Starleaf Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the Denton Creek @ Sandy
Lake Addition, Lots 1 8, 2, Block A, Minor Plat, a minor plat to allow the
construction of a single - family home on Lot 1 and the future construction
of an office building on Lot 2, on 2.36 acres of property located on the north
side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 600 feet west of Starleaf Road
subject to the following conditions:
1) Provide an 8 -foot wide stamped concrete paver band at entrance to
the residential lot.
2) Applicant understands a revised Planned Development for Lot 2 will
be required, as well as a replat, before any construction can begin on
this Lot.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6 -0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau, Tunnell, Faught,
Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
At this time, Council convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik convened into Executive Session at 8:08 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik adjourned the Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. and
opened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
At this time, the meeting was adjourned.
15. Consider approval of a Resolution to reduce Denton Tap Road to
one lane southbound, and one lane northbound along Denton Tap
at the intersection of Bethel Road for a period of up to 40
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calendar days from the beginning of work; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign and execute any necessary documents.
This item was not considered.
16. City Manager's Report.
A. Project Update and Future Agendas.
This item was not considered.
17. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
This item was not considered.
18. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
This item was not considered.
Bob Mahalik, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Christel Pettinos, Deputy City Secretary
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