CM 2011-03-08
MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 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 (late arrival)
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
Councilmember Marvin Franklin was absent from the meeting. Also present
were City Manager Clay Phillips, City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City
Attorney Robert Hager.
1.Call to order.
Mayor Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Executive Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik arrived prior to convening Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2.Convene Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -
A.
Consultation with City Attorney and Section 551.072 –
Deliberation regarding Real Property.
1.Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning
the settlement and land purchase agreements with
the Billingsleys at Northlake.
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
B.
Development Negotiations.
1. Economic Development Prospects west of Belt Line
Rd. and south of Wrangler Drive.
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Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:47 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
Discussion regarding City Council Retreat.
A.
Discussion regarding the Joint Meeting with the
B.
Library Board and Park Board.
Discussion regarding dates for the Joint Meeting with
C.
the Economic Development Committee and the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Discussion regarding the ¼ cent sales tax for the
D.
Crime Control District and the ¼ cent sales tax for
Street Maintenance.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
E.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Jason Graves from Riverside Church of Christ led those present in the
Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Citizens' Appearances.
Mayor Stover advised that no one signed up to speak.
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8.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: February 22, 2011.
B.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Dallas County, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances
by amending Section 9-18-1 by adding subsection "B"
stating The Standards for Public interactive Water
Features and Fountains adopted by the Texas Department
of Health Services as Texas Administration Code
§265.301 through 265.308, and as amended herein, are
hereby adopted as the City of Coppell Public Interactive
Water Features and Fountains Construction, Operation
and Maintenance Regulations; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A and
B carrying Ordinance No. 2011-1274. Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, and
Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
9.Consider approval of an Economic Development Agreement by
and among the City of Coppell, Michaels Stores Procurement
Company Inc. and Michaels Stores, Inc., and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve an Economic Development
Agreement by and among the City of Coppell, Michaels Stores
Procurement Company Inc. and Michaels Stores, Inc., and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
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Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Westfork Addition, Lot 2R2, Block A,
Replat, being a replat of Lot 2R, Block A, to abandon an
existing 15-foot wide utility easement on 1.069 acres of
property located at 505 E. Bethel School Road with no
conditions.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Westfork Addition, Lot 2R2, Block A, Replat, being a replat of Lot 2R,
Block A, to abandon an existing 15-foot wide utility easement on 1.069
acres of property located at 505 E. Bethel School Road with no
conditions. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion
carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1173R, AT&T Mobility, a
zoning change request from S-1173 (Special Use Permit-1173)
to S-1173R (Special Use Permit Revised-1173), to allow the
collocation of antenna on the existing monopole and additional
cabinets at the base on 0.028 acres of property located at 1305
Wrangler Circle with no conditions.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
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Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1173R, AT&T Mobility, a zoning change request from S-1173
(Special Use Permit-1173) to S-1173R (Special Use Permit Revised-1173),
to allow the collocation of antenna on the existing monopole and
additional cabinets at the base on 0.028 acres of property located at
1305 Wrangler Circle with no conditions. Councilmember Brancheau
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell,
Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-224R-HC, Northlake College,
a zoning change request from PD-224-HC (Planned
Development 224-Highway Commercial) to PD-224R-HC
(Planned Development 224 Revised-Highway Commercial), to
revise the Concept Plan and attach a Detail Site Plan to permit
a Valve Site on 5,625 square feet of property of this 34.94 acre
tract of land located on the southeast side of S.H. 121, south
of Sandy Lake Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Bill Dahlstrom, representing the applicant, was available for questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. PD-224R-HC, Northlake College, a zoning change
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request from PD-224-HC (Planned Development 224-Highway
Commercial) to PD-224R-HC (Planned Development 224 Revised-
Highway Commercial), to revise the Concept Plan and attach a Detail Site
Plan to permit a Valve Site on 5,625 square feet of property of this 34.94
acre tract of land located on the southeast side of S.H. 121, south of
Sandy Lake Road subject to the following condition:
1) Provide a copy of the TXDOT permit to the Engineering Department for
a permanent driveway.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-
Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
13.Consider approval of the Carter Addition PH III, Preliminary
Plat, to subdivide 20.28 acres of property into 24 single-family
residential lots and two (2) common area lots located on the
south side of Carter Drive, approximately 925 feet west of
Moore Road (441 Carter Drive).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve the Carter Addition PH III,
Preliminary Plat, to subdivide 20.28 acres of property into 24 single-
family residential lots and two (2) common area lots located on the south
side of Carter Drive, approximately 925 feet west of Moore Road (441
Carter Drive) subject to the following conditions:
1)Park Development Fees in the amount of $1,285 per unit will be
assessed prior to filing of the Final Plat.
2)Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to the start of construction.
Based on Tree Survey dated 1/18/11 a check in the amount of
$303,900 made out to the City of Coppell Reforestation & Natural
Areas Fund will be required to pull permit.
3)FEMA approval of the CLOMR (Conditional Letter of Map Revision) is
required prior to the construction of Legacy Drive.
4)There will be additional comments during detailed engineering plan
review.
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Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
14.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Carter Addition PH III, Replat/Final
Plat, being a replat of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Carter Addition and
a final plat of the remaining unplatted property to subdivide
20.28 acres of property into 24 single-family residential lots
and two (2) common area lots located on the south side of
Carter Drive, approximately 925 feet west of Moore Road (441
Carter Drive).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Matt Alexander, 5225 Village Creek Drive, Plano, representing the
applicant, was available for questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Carter Addition PH III, Replat/Final Plat, being a replat of Lot 1,
Block 1 of the Carter Addition and a final plat of the remaining unplatted
property to subdivide 20.28 acres of property into 24 single-family
residential lots and two (2) common area lots located on the south side of
Carter Drive, approximately 925 feet west of Moore Road (441 Carter
Drive) subject to the following conditions:
1)Park Development Fees in the amount of $1,285 per unit will be
assessed prior to filing of the Final Plat.
2)Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to the start of construction.
Based on Tree Survey dated 1/18/11 a check in the amount of
$303,900 made out to the City of Coppell Reforestation & Natural
Areas Fund will be required to pull permit.
3)FEMA approval of the CLOMR (Conditional Letter of Map Revision) is
required prior to the construction of Legacy Drive.
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4)There will be additional comments during detailed engineering plan
review.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-249R-SF-7, Royal Oaks, a
zoning change request from SF-12 and O (Single Family-12 and
Office) to PD-249R-SF-7 (Planned Development-249 Revised-
Single Family-7), to allow the construction of 23 single-family
homes and one (1) common area lot on 5.16 acres of property
located on the south side of Sandy Lake Road, between Heartz
Road and London Way.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
David Kirch, 698 South Bowser, Richardson, representing the applicant,
addressed the Council.
Tommy Mann, 5400 Renaissance Tower, representing the applicant,
addressed the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for the following
people to speak:
1) Wes Mays, 114 London Way, spoke in favor of the item.
2) Randall Williams, 105 South Heartz Road, spoke in favor of the
item.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-249R-SF-7, Royal Oaks, a zoning change request from SF-
12 and O (Single Family-12 and Office) to PD-249R-SF-7 (Planned
Development-249 Revised-Single Family-7), to allow the construction of
23 single-family homes and one (1) common area lot on 5.16 acres of
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property located on the south side of Sandy Lake Road, between Heartz
Road and London Way subject to the following conditions:
1) The open space lot is more centrally located to lot #11 or #12
which provides better access to all lots within this subdivision, and
the cul-de-sac is slightly relocated.
1) Combine the common space with the adjacent residential lot.
2) Park development fees in the amount of $1,285 per lot assessed
prior to Final Plat filing.
3) Tree mitigation fees of $119,700 to be paid before a tree removal
permit is issued.
4) Additional comments will be generated during Engineering plan
review.
5) The number of lots shall remain the same.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Tunnell opposed the motion.
16. Consider approval of the Royal Oaks, Preliminary Plat, to
subdivide 5.16 acres of property into 23 single-family lots and
one (1) common area lot on property located on the south side
of Sandy Lake Road between Heartz Road and London Way.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to approve the Royal Oaks, Preliminary
Plat, to subdivide 5.16 acres of property into 23 single-family lots and
one (1) common area lot on property located on the south side of Sandy
Lake Road between Heartz Road and London Way subject to the following
conditions:
1) The open space needs to be moved toLot11 or 12, making it more
usable and convenient for all residents of the subdivision.
2) The cul-de-sac needs to be reconfigured so that the current open
space lot can accommodate a building site.
1) No common space area.
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2) Allowing for 22 lots instead of 23 lots.
3) Park development fees in the amount of $1,285 per lot assessed
prior to Final Plat filing.
4) Tree mitigation fees of $119,700 to be paid before a tree removal
permit is issued.
5) Additional comments will be generated during Engineering plan
review.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-1
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
Councilmember Tunnell opposed the motion.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-238R-HC, Coppell Office
Village, a zoning change request from PD-238-HC (Planned
Development-238-Highway Commercial) to PD-238R-HC
(Planned Development-238 Revised-Highway Commercial), to
revise the Detail Site Plan to allow a 40-square-foot internally
illuminated acrylic monument sign with a stone base on 2.02
acres of property located at 225 East S.H. 121.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council and
indicated the applicant would like to postpone this item until the
nd
March 22 meeting.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to continue the Public Hearing to the
nd
March 22 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
At this time, Mayor Stover recessed the meeting for a short break.
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18. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the proposed Comprehensive Land Use
Plan and an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances by
adding Chapter 12A, Comprehensive Land Use Plan, providing
for the adoption of the Coppell 2030 - Comprehensive Master
Plan and the Land Use Map thereof by incorporating therein
The Comprehensive Plan Update and the Intergovernmental
Cooperation Element, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
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Mayor Stover continued the Public Hearing from the January 25
meeting and asked for the following people to speak:
1) Alan Hinkley, 12201 Merit Drive, Dallas, spoke in favor of this
item.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to continue the Public Hearing to the
nd
March 22 meeting. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
19.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A.City Manager Clay Phillips gave an update of various city projects
including the Tennis Center, Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center
Expansion, the Clear Creek reconstruction, the Sandy Lake Road tree
removal, the Deforest Road utility relocation, the Sidewalk Infill
project, and the Belt Line Road paver replacement. Mr. Phillips
reminded the Council of the Five Year Plan Budget Workshop
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scheduled for March 29. Mr. Phillips also reminded Council of a
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Joint Meeting with the Park and Library Boards on April 4 and a
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Budget Town Hall on April 5.
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20.Mayor and Council Reports.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Metroplex
A.
Mayors’ Meeting.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Movie Series in
B.
Town Center Plaza.
Report by Mayor Stover regarding Recent Auto and
C.
Wheel Thefts.
A. City Manager Clay Phillips attended the Metroplex Mayors’
Meeting in Mayor Stover’s absence. The discussion related to
Oncor Utilities regarding the rolling blackouts during the ice
storms in February. Mr. Phillips was also recognized for his
Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of North
Texas.
B. Mayor Stover announced the Movie Series in Town Center Plaza
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begins on March 18 with the Blindside, followed by March 25
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with the Land of the Lost, April 1 with Nanny McPhee Returns
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and April 8 with Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D.
C. Mayor Stover asked Chief Tristan to speak on the increase in
auto and wheel thefts in the community and surrounding areas.
The police believe this is an organized crime ring and have no
suspects at this time. Citizens are advised to park next to
fences, in garages, and to turn the wheels on their vehicle as
prevention tips.
21.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Councilmember Tunnell reported that Connections Band will be
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performing a free concert at the Town Center Plaza on April 29 to
benefit “Nothing but Nets”, a charity that provides mosquito nets for
countries that have malaria.
22.Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Nothing to report.
Adjournment.
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There being no further business to com efore the City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
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