BM 1986-11-17 PZ SPECIAL SESSIONMinutes of November 17, 1986
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in Special
Session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 1986 in the Coppell Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following
members were present:
Chairman Smedul
Commissioner Eberhardt
Commissioner Jasiecki
Commissioner Tunnell
Commissioner Weaver
Commissioners Pope and Munsch were absent.
Also present were City Engineer Ed Powell, City Attorney Larry Jackson,
Planning and Zoning Coordinator Taryon Bowman and Secretary Linda
Glidewell.
Chairman Smedul called the meeting to order.
Item 1: To consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
to the City, to provide zoning regulations for private clubs
which provide alcoholic beverages to members pursuant to a
private club permit issued by the State of Texas and to
provide zoning regulations for private clubs where alcoholic
beverages are not served pursuant to a private club permit
issued by the State of Texas.
Chairman Smedul opened the Public Hearing and asked for
persons wishing to speak in regards to this item. Those
persons speaking were:
Ed Searcy - 359 Harwell Mr. Searcy submitted the attached
petition. He stated he feels the City needs more shopping
facilities and restaurants. He further stated he felt this
would be good for economics.
Steve Leftwich - 639 Plumlee He stated he is for the
proposal, because the City needs places to have lunch. He
stated there is a need to enhance the tax base, this could be
done not necessarily by liquor sales, but be restaurants that
would come into the City.
Ronald Beggs - 408 Woodhill Mr. Beggs presented the attached
letter from Texas Alcohol Narcotic Education, Inc. and one (1)
additional attachment (see attached). He also stated that
businesses have to come first, then the restaurants will
follow.
Mary Rose Sechrist - 650 Duncan Drive She stated that the
City has grown already without liquor, so why do we need it
now? She was also concerned with the possibility of drunk
drivers on Moore Road.
Bill Coss - 413 Hidden Valley He stated that the City has a
personnel policy which is against employees under the
influence of alcohol, so therefore, we should not allow others
to drive under the influence while in our City. He was also
concerned with the problem of drunk drivers on Moore Road. He
stated "Please do not trade mine or my families lives for
economic growth".
Linda Barnett - 845 Barclay She stated she moved here because
of the family oriented atmosphere. She further stated that we
are trying to keep drugs out of Coppell - so why vote this
drug in?
Richard Thompson - 548 Leavalley He stated that we should
just stop and think of all the publicity on the alcohol
problem, as well as our having Bob Hayes come here to speak
against alcohol - and then think about why we are trying to
bring it here to make it more readily available.
Bob Miller - 116 Lansdowne Circle Mr. Miller stated that we
are trying to teach our children to "Say No" - but then we see
our City Fathers "Saying Yes". He further stated that alcohol
is a drug, with very serious consequences.
Clay Phillips - 440 Hidden Valley He stated that he has been
a paramedic for five (5) years - and that every fatality he
has responded to, at least one (1) person involved in the
accident was drinking. It only takes one (1) person to kill a
lot of people. People moved here for the City the way it was,
not to bring liquor into the City. He further stated that his
best friend was killed by a drunk driver. He feels that we
should iron out our restrictions and have a stricter
ordinance. Let the people vote.
Karen Steinfeld - 809 Parkway Boulevard "Please don't deny my
rights for kids."
Mike Cogburn - 124 Heather Glen He stated that he is
concerned for his family. You can not put a value on a
persons family, and Coppell is a family. He stated that he
felt the green area on the map should include every portion of
the City. If we have to have liquor - make it stay out to the
City limits. The City already has enough lawsuits.
Doug Odle - 333 Edgewood He stated that he feels the
restrictions already set are good.
Craig Johnson - 128 Oak Trail He stated that he keeps hearing
that alcohol will draw business to Coppell - but do we really
believe that alcohol is necessary for Coppell to grow?
Morris Salerno - 126 Meadow Run He stated that he has a
restaurant in Coppell as well as one in Flower Mound. He
stated that we are leaving out only 307 of the City - more
should be added to the green area.
Gary Youngblood - 907 Red Cedar This is not just an
economic issue - it would be an injustice to not allow the
people to voice their opinion by vote.
Reverand C.A. McBride - 451 E. Sandy Lake Road He stated that
he is opposed to liquor in our City - why did they refuse
Luby's? He further stated that alcohol has not helped the tax
problems in The Colony. If we have to have this, why not make
the ration 807 to 207, require free standing buildings of not
less than 5000 square feet, and keep this zoning only along
IH635. He also stated that we can have good restaurant
without liquor.
Reverend Calvin Nevilles - 547 Kirkland He stated that
December 8, 1983, the
Planning and Zoning
Mayor signed an ordinance giving
Commission and the City Council
on
the
the
authority to grant a SUP for a private club. How many Steak &
Ales have come in and asked for a SUP? He also stated that he
feels discriminated against, because his home was left out of
the green (restricted) area. Over one-third of the
residential area was left out of the green area.
Doug Odle - 333 Edgewood He stated he feels that the 300 foot
distance should be measured from property line to property
line, and that all residential area should be restricted -
keep it on the outskirts.
Rick Coarse - 351 Heartz Road He does not feel the Citizens
should vote - that is what we elected to City Officials for.
Ronald Beggs - 408 Woodhill He stated that the people should
vote - or else we should take off the "lying" Council members
who said they would let the people vote. He further stated
that we are not a socially responsible society.
Mary Rose Sechrist - 650 Duncan Drive She stated that we
should say No to Alcohol in Coppell. Why teach our children
to say no, if the adults are going to say yes. She also feels
discriminated against, she is not included in the green area.
She further stated that we can not control alocohol, it is
proven everyday.
Ed Searcy - 359 Harwell Coppell can not compare with
Carrollton, Addison, Irving, Grapevine or Lewisville - those
cities have liquor by the drink and they aren't on the
decline.
Reverand Lou Brown - 444 Hidden Valley He stated he is more
concerned with those who consume alochol than those who serve
it. We are telling our young people to say no to drugs, and
then we are saying it is OK to use alcohol, yet alcohol is one
of the most deadly drugs. He stated that this is an issue to
be decided by the people.
Charlie Rice - 134 Meadow Run He feels the green areas should
be increased, and the maximum fine should be raised to
$5000.00.
Richard Thompson - 548 Leavalley He stated that this is an
item of great political magnitude, and those "For" liquor are
afraid of a referrendum vote.
Jeff Walton - 327 Woodhurst Mr. Walton stated that there is
not way to control alcohol - there is always a merchant
willing to sell to the young people.
Steve Leftwich - 639 Plumlee He feels that all residential
areas should be in the green area.
At this time Chairman Smedul stated that discussion on this item will
continue at the regularly scheduled meeting of Thursday, November 20,
1987.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Ray Smedul, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Linda Glicfewell, Secretary
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I THE UNDERSIGNED-'ELIEVE THAT HAVING LIQUOR BY SHE DRINK WILL NOT
HARM OUR CITY BUT ILL HELP BRING THE MUCH NEED. BUSINESSES AND TAX
DOLLARS TO COPPELL. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT LIQUOR BY THE DRINK
WILL BE CONTROLLED BY ONE OF THE STRICTEST ORDINANCES IN DALLAS COUNTY.
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PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN
N. Lee Dunham
Waco
FIRST VICE PRES.
Thomas Wilbanks
Mesquite
VICE PRESIDENTS
Leo Baker
Dallas
Mrs. Raymond Kirk
Kerrville
Dr. Marilyn McHam
Irving
SEC. OF THE BOARD
Richard Atkinson
Grand Prairie
TREASURER
Robert Young
Garland
ATTORNEYS
Don Cates
Forney
C. J. Humphrey
Amarillo
EXECUTIVE COM.
J. C. Cantrell
Dallas
Sidney Carnes
Dallas
Buel R. Crouch
Dallas
Ernest Duncan
Grand Prairie
Ray Fulenwider
Ft. Worth
Jerry Griffin
Forney
H. Dan Hitt
Cleburne
Doyle Holmes
Lubbock
Ray N. Johnson
Abilene
L. D. Lamb
Denison
Garland Lavender
Dallas
A. H. Logan
Dallas
Charles Reece
Big Sandy
Marshall Rhew
Abilene
Charlene Sloter
Stephenville
Wm. T. Stephenson
Dallas
TEXAS ALCOHOL NARCOTIC EDUCATION, INC.
11005 GARLAND ROAD
DALLAS, TEXAS 75218
R. R. HOLTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RICHARD WHITTINGTON, ASSOC. EX. DIR.
To Whom It May Concern:
An Open Letter.
The following information is a compilation of material from
various sources available to TANE, concerning the devastating
effects of alcohol (It is by no means exhaustive.):
91% of Texas high school students have experienced use in some
form. 60% of those, or 54% overall are steady users. 60% of
the steady users (or 32.4% overall) do 100% of their using in
an AUTOMOBILE.
* Approximately 80 people die daily on the highways: ALCOHOL!
* 3000 People sustain serious injuries daily on the highways:
ALCOHOL!
26 commit suidide daily: ALCOHOL!
* 500 people suffer permanent brain damage daily: ALCOHOL!
* 5000 incidents of child/spouse abuse daily: ALCOHOL!
* 27-28,000 will die this year on the highways - ALCOHOL!
700,000 will be injured this year: ALCOHOL!
8001000 problem drinkers in Texas alone!
* 50% of all AUTOMOBILE FATALITIES: ALCOHOL!
* 80% of all Home Violence: ALCOHOL!
* 30% of all suicides: ALCOHOL!
* 60% of all child abuse: ALCOHOL!
This information should alert every earnest individual.
ASSincy for a safe Texas,
Keith A. Wells
Field Coordinator
P.S. All sources available upon request.
KAW:nef
WHAT WILL YOUR PART BE IN MAKING THIS HAPPEN?
HIGHLAND PARK HAS ALCOHOL ALL AROUND IT BUT NOT IN IT.
YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED AS THE CITY FATHERS THAT KEPT THE CITY
FROM BECOMING A HIGHLAND PARK IF YOU RUIN IT WITH ALCOHOL.
THIS TOWN CAN BECOME THE NUMBER 1 PLACE TO LIVE IN THE
DALLAS -FORT WORTH-DENTON GOLDEN TRIANGLE.
# 1 TOWNS ARE BUILT WITH GREAT SCHOOLS, GREAT CHURCHES , AND
A CLEAN, QUIET PLACE TO RAISE CHILDREN WITHOUT ALCOHOL.
IF YOU MAKE A # 1 TOWN PEOPLE AND BUSINESS WILL FOLLOW.
PEOPLE AND BUSINESS DO NOT FOLLOW ALCOHOL.
MANY BUSINESS'S AND 16000 PEOPLE LIVE HERE WITHOUT ALCOHOL.
PLEASE DO NOT RUIN THIS TOWNS CHANCE OF BEING # 1.
WOULD YOU RATHER LIVE IN ADDISION OR HIGHLAND PARK?
RONALD L. BEGGS
408 WOODHILL
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HIGHLAND PARK HAS ALCOHOL ALL AROUND IT BUT NOT IN IT.
YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED AS THE CITY FATHERS THAT KEPT THE CITY
FROM BECOMING A HIGHLAND PARK IF YOU RUIN IT WITH ALCOHOL.
THIS TOWN CAN BECOME THE NUMBER 1 PLACE TO LIVE IN THE
DALLAS -FORT WORTH-DENTON GOLDEN TRIANGLE.
# 1 TOWNS ARE BUILT WITH GREAT SCHOOLS, GREAT CHURCHES , AND
A CLEAN, QUIET PLACE TO RAISE CHILDREN WITHOUT ALCOHOL.
IF YOU MAKE A # 1 TOWN PEOPLE AND BUSINESS WILL FOLLOW.
PEOPLE AND BUSINESS DO NOT FOLLOW ALCOHOL.
MANY BUSINESS'S AND 16000 PEOPLE LIVE HERE WITHOUT ALCOHOL.
PLEASE DO NOT RUIN THIS TOWNS CHANCE OF BEING # 1.
WOULD YOU RATHER LIVE IN ADDISION OR HIGHLAND PARK?
RONALD L. BEGGS
408 WOODHILL