CM 2010-12-14
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 2010
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members
were present:
Doug Stover, Mayor
Bob Mahalik, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember (late arrival)
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
Councilmember Faught was absent. Also present were City Manager Clay
Phillips, City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City Attorney David Dodd.
1.Call to order.
Mayor Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Work Session.
Councilmember Franklin arrived prior to convening Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2.Convene Work Session
A. Presentation by Fred Hill and Dan Shelley regarding
upcoming Legislative Session.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
RECEPTION FOR BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN
ATRIUM FROM 6:30 PM TO 7:30 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik left the meeting during the reception.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
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3.Convene Regular Session.
4.Invocation.
Pastor Phil Geleske, Rejoice Lutheran Church, led those present in the
Invocation.
5.Pledge of Allegiance.
Eagle Scouts Sam Ford and Walter Munnings led those present in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 22 was heard next.
22. City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
Clay Phillips, City Manager, introduced Mac Tristan as the newly
appointed Police Chief.
6.Consider approval of a proclamation honoring the Coppell High
School Cowboys Football team for their outstanding 2010
season, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Coach McBride and the Coppell High School Football Team.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the proclamation honoring
the Coppell High School Cowboys Football team for their outstanding
2010 season, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hunt
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor
of the motion.
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7.Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Samuel Scott
Ford for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Sam Ford.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the proclamation honoring
Samuel Scott Ford for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion;
the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
8.Consider approval of a proclamation honoring Walter Smith
Munnings for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Walter Munnings.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the proclamation honoring
Walter Smith Munnings for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
9.Consider reappointment of Thomas Massimi, Gina Mote, April
Terry, Bill Elieson, Robert Brummitt and Eric Pratt to the
Coppell Education Development Corporation for a period of not
more than one year.
Presentation:
Clay Phillips, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the reappointment of
Thomas Massimi, Gina Mote, April Terry, Bill Elieson, Robert Brummitt
and Eric Pratt to the Coppell Education Development Corporation for a
period of not more than one year. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores
seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor
of the motion.
10.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Charles Dart
from the Keep Coppell Beautiful Board and appointing Tabitha
Wilson to fill the one year term.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the resignation of Charles
Dart from the Keep Coppell Beautiful Board and appoint Tabitha Wilson
to fill the one year term. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the
motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
11.Swearing in of newly appointed Board/Commission/Committee
members.
Mayor Stover swore in the newly appointed Board/Commission
members.
12.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Stover advised no one signed up to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
13.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: November 9, 2010 and
November 10, 2010.
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B.Consider approval to utilize the City of Plano's contract
with Nortex Concrete Lift and Stabilization, as authorized
by the Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102,
Subchapter F, to perform our yearly street repair/mud
jacking program, in an amount of $100,000 as provided
for in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund.
C.Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract #Q-1110-01
Water Meters for the purchase of water meters in the
following manner: Series #100 to Hersey Meters
Company, Series #300 and #400 to Ferguson Meter and
Automation Group, and Series #500 to Metron-Farnier for
an amount not to exceed $206,000.00 as budgeted; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any
necessary documents.
D.Consider approval of a Resolution denying the request by
Texas New Mexico Power Company to increase electric
transmission and distribution rates and charges,
providing for notice hereof to said company and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
E.Consider approval to purchase from Caldwell County
Chevrolet one (1) 2011 Chevrolet 2500HD Silverado Ext
Cab CC20953 Pick-up Truck in the amount of $29,615.00
for Facilities and one (1) 2011 Chevrolet 2500HD
Silverado Ext Cab CC20953 Pick-up Truck in the amount
of $24,781.00 for Parks through an Inter-local agreement
with Buyboard as budgeted and authorizing the City
Manager to sign all related documentation.
F.Consider approval to purchase from Philpott Motors one
(1) 2011 Toyota Tacoma Pick-up Truck in the amount of
$22,914.00 for Building Inspections, one (1) Ford F250
Pick-up in the amount of $31,987.00 for Parks, one (1)
Ford F250 Pick-up in the amount of $32,087.00 for Parks,
one (1) Ford F450 Cab/Chassis Pick-up in the amount of
$44,498.00 for Utilities, and one (1) 2011 Ford F350
Cab/Chassis Pick-up Truck in the amount of $36,449.00
for Streets through an Inter-local agreement with
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Buyboard as budgeted and authorizing the City Manager
to sign all related documentation.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C, D carrying Resolution No. 2010-1214.1, E and F. Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and
Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
14.Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Global Leading
Foods HPP, LLC, 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. 2010-1214.2
approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Global Leading Foods HPP, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and
Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
15.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone
for STMicroelectronics, Inc. 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 described as Lot 1R2, Block 1 of GTE Shared
Services Center Addition (13.699 acres), located at the
northeast corner of State Highway 121 and Canyon Drive,
Coppell, Texas.
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Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the designation of a reinvestment zone for STMicroelectronics, Inc.
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 described as Lot 1R2, Block 1 of GTE Shared
Services Center Addition (13.699 acres), located at the northeast corner
of State Highway 121 and Canyon Drive, Coppell, Texas. Councilmember
Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and
Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
16.Consider approval of an Ordinance designating
STMicroelectronics, Inc., Reinvestment Zone No. 62, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to approve Ordinance No. 2010-1261
designating STMicroelectronics, Inc., Reinvestment Zone No. 62, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded
the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
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17.Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and
STMicroelectronics, Inc., 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. 2010-1214.3
approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
STMicroelectronics, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and
Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
18.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-248-SF-18 (CH) Carter
Estates, zoning change from SF-12 (Single Family-12) and A
(Agriculture) to PD-248-SF-18 (Planned Development 248-
Single Family-18), to establish zoning which is reflective of the
existing development and lotting patterns within this 38 acres
of property generally located south of Bethel School Road, west
of Moore Road and north of Belt Line Road (DART ROW).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. PD-248-SF-18 (CH) Carter Estates, zoning change from
SF-12 (Single Family-12) and A (Agriculture) to PD-248-SF-18 (Planned
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Development 248-Single Family-18), to establish zoning which is
reflective of the existing development and lotting patterns within this 38
acres of property generally located south of Bethel School Road, west of
Moore Road and north of Belt Line Road (DART ROW), subject to the
Detail Site Plan and the following conditions:
1) A building or premise shall be used only for the following uses:
A. Single-family dwellings, including uses permitted in
the "SF-ED" district.
B. Home occupation.
C. Such uses as may be permitted under provisions of
special use permits, section 12-30-6 of the
Coppell
.
Code of Ordinances
2) Maximum height regulations will be 35 feet nor more than two and
one-half stories high.
3) Area regulations.
A. Minimum size of yards.
i. Front yard:
1. 50 feet in Area 1
2. 30 feet in Area 2
3. Where lots have double frontage running
through from one street to another, the
required front yard shall be provided on
both streets.
ii. Side yard:
1. Ten percent of the lot width, but in no
case shall the side yard for main
structures be less than 20 feet in Area 1
and eight feet in Area 2.
2. A side yard adjacent to a street shall not
be less than 50 feet in Area and 30 feet in
Area 2.
iii. Rear yard:20 feet.
4) Minimum size of lot: Lot area, width and depths shall be as
indicated on the Detail Site Plan, attached as Exhibit “A”.
5) Minimum dwelling size: 2,000 square feet, exclusive of garages,
breezeways and porches.
6) Maximum lot coverage: 25 percent of the total lot area may be
covered by the combined area of the main buildings and accessory
buildings.
7) Parking regulations:
A. A minimum of two enclosed spaces shall be required to
be located behind the front yard line.
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B. Garage doors shall not face any street, unless setback
a minimum of 100 feet from property lines adjacent to
streets.
8) Type of exterior construction:
A. At least 80 percent of the exterior walls of the first floor
of all structures shall be of masonry construction
exclusive of doors, windows, and the area above the
top plate line.
B. Each story above the first floor of a straight wall
structure shall be at least 80 percent masonry
exclusive of doors, windows and the area above the top
plate line.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin
and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
19.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-247-LI, Coppell Commerce
Center Addition, Lot 3, Block 4, a zoning change request from
LI (Light Industrial) to PD-247-LI (Planned Development-247-
Light Industrial), to allow site and building modifications on
4.04 acres of land located at the southwest corner of S. Coppell
Road and Burns Street (815 S. Coppell Road) at the request of
CRP Holdings B, LP, being represented by Mark Pross, Pross
Design Group.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to continue the Public Hearing for Case
No. PD-247-LI, Coppell Commerce Center Addition, Lot 3, Block 4, a
zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-247-LI (Planned
Development-247-Light Industrial), to allow site and building
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modifications on 4.04 acres of land located at the southwest corner of S.
Coppell Road and Burns Street (815 S. Coppell Road) at the request of
CRP Holdings B, LP, being represented by Mark Pross, Pross Design
Group to January 11, 2011. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
20.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-237R2-HC, Lesley Retail, a
zoning change request from A (Agriculture) to PD-237R2-HC
(Planned Development-237 Revision 2-Highway Commercial),
to attach a Concept Site Plan for hotel, office and retail
development on 28.14 acres of land located at the northeast
corner of Hackberry Drive and South Belt Line Road, at the
request of Sam Ramsey, Lesley Properties, Ltd.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to continue the Public Hearing for Case
No. PD-237R2-HC, Lesley Retail, a zoning change request from A
(Agriculture) to PD-237R2-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 2-
Highway Commercial), to attach a Concept Site Plan for hotel, office and
retail development on 28.14 acres of land located at the northeast corner
of Hackberry Drive and South Belt Line Road, at the request of Sam
Ramsey, Lesley Properties, Ltd. to January 11, 2011. Councilmember
Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and
Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
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21.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-237R3-HC, QuikTrip, a
zoning change request from PD-237R2-HC (Planned
Development-237 Revision 2-Highway Commercial) to PD-
237R3-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 3-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, at the
request of QuikTrip, being represented by J.D. Dudley.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised no one signed up to
speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to continue the Public Hearing for Case
No. PD-237R3-HC, QuikTrip, a zoning change request from PD-237R2-
HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 2-Highway Commercial) to PD-
237R3-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 3-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, at the request of QuikTrip, being represented by J.D.
Dudley to January 11, 2011. Councilmember Franklin seconded the
motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
22. City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A.City Manager Clay Phillips updated Council on the construction
work on Sandy Lake Road. Tree removal will begin in the next 30
days with utility relocations beginning in February. Dobecka Drive
is completed and fully open. Hertz Road is under construction with
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southbound traffic permitted only. The project should be
completed by the end of January. The Sidewalk In-fill project along
Denton Tap Road is receiving positive feedback. It should be
completed soon. The Clear Creek Lane project is 25% along and
should be completed in approximately 3-4 months.
Regarding future agendas, Mr. Phillips reminded Council of a
thnd
Special Workshop on January 18 in the 2 Floor Conference
Room. Discussion will be on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
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and Field Usage, if time permits. At the January 25 meeting,
Council will consider adoption of the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan.
23.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Metroplex Mayors’
Meeting.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Leadership Coppell.
C.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Holiday Food Drive.
D.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Coppell Farmers
Market.
E.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Garbage and Recycling
Pick-Up Schedules.
A.Mayor Stover and City Manager Clay Phillips attended the
Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting. The guest speaker was from the North
Texas Crime Commission who discussed the organization’s various
committees and the Crime Stoppers program.
B.Mayor Stover reminded the viewing audience to register for
Leadership Coppell, a 6-session program on Coppell. The
st
application fee is $150 and the deadline is December 31. The
rd
program begins on February 3.
C.Mayor Stover reported the City of Coppell is collecting
non-perishable food items for donation to local area food pantries.
D.Mayor Stover announced the Farmers Market will be offering a
ndth
Winter Market the 2 and 4 Saturdays January through March.
E.Mayor Stover also reminded the public that the garbage and
recycling pick-up schedules will not be affected by the holidays.
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24. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
There being no further businew, the meetipg was adjourned.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Christel Pettinos, City Sec etary
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