CM 2011-05-10
MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 10, 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
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Karen Hunt, Councilmember
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code – Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1.Discussion regarding the land purchase agreements
associated with Northlake/Cypress Waters.
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding the purchase/sale of land in
Old Coppell.
C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.Economic Development Prospects west of Belt Line
Road and north of Airline Drive.
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2.Economic Development Prospects north of
Southwestern Boulevard and east of South Coppell
Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:41 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Coppell Police Department Efforts
and Activities.
B.Discussion regarding the Keep Coppell Beautiful
Appointment.
C.Discussion regarding Council Retreat.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover recessed Work Session at 7:33 p.m. and opened the
Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Faught led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Presentation by Cindy Van Ness, family friend of the
Hefner/Long family.
Presentation:
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Cindy Van Ness, friend of the Hefner/Long family, presented a plaque in
honor of Bob Hefner, founding father, to Vicki chiavetta and Jane Darling
to be displayed at the Library.
8.Consider approval of a proclamation recognizing the month of
May as “OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2011,” and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Stover read the proclamation for the record and presented the
same to Nora Elledge from Senior Adult Services.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve a proclamation recognizing
the month of May as “OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2011,” and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Faught seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin
and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
9.Citizens' Appearances.
1)Thomas Hudon and Patricia Morman, 211 Cove Drive, spoke on
expanding the hours at the Senior Center.
10.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: April 26, 2011.
B.Consider approval of a Resolution encouraging the
members of the Legislature of the State of Texas to
continue stable funding for the Coppell Independent
School District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C.Consider approval of a Resolution encouraging the
members of the Legislature of the State of Texas to
continue stable funding for the Lewisville Independent
School District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider approval of a Resolution encouraging the
members of the Legislature of the State of Texas to
continue stable funding for the Carrollton-Farmers
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Branch Independent School District, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-250-H,
Old Town Addition (Main Street), a zoning change from H
(Historic) to PD-250-H (Planned Development-250-
Historic), to establish a Conceptual Site/Landscape Plan
for a mixed use development on 23.12 acres of property
located south of Bethel Road, north of Burns Road
between Hammond and South Coppell Roads and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
F.Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the City of
Coppell to enter into Amendment #2 to an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of
Traffic Signals between the Texas Department of
Transportation, the City of Irving and the City of Coppell
as approved by City Council on June 26, 2001 to include
maintenance of the proposed traffic signal at Royal Lane
and IH 635; and authorizing the Mayor to sign and
execute all necessary documents.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B
carrying Resolution No. 2011-0510.1, C carrying Resolution
No. 2011-0510.2, D carrying Resolution No. 2011-0510.3, E carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-564, and F carrying Resolution No. 2011-0510.4.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone
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 owned by
CABOT 2 TX1B03 LP, described as Block A, Lot 1BR of the
Amberpoint Business Park at Coppell Addition (14.6246 acres)
and located on the south side of Sandy Lake Road, west of
Northpoint Drive.
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Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, 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 Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the designation of a reinvestment zone 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 owned by
CABOT 2 TX1B03 LP, described as Block A, Lot 1BR of the Amberpoint
Business Park at Coppell Addition (14.6246 acres) and located on the
south side of Sandy Lake Road, west of Northpoint Drive.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
12.Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Barcel USA,
LLC, Reinvestment Zone No. 64, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve an Ordinance No. 2011-1276
designating Barcel USA, LLC, Reinvestment Zone No. 64, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
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13.Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Barcel USA, LLC,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation
to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-0510.5
approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
Barcel USA, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember
Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores,
Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
14.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-185R2-LI, Coppell Industrial
Addition (Uline-Tradepoint), a zoning change request from PD-
185R-LI (Planned Development-185 Revised-Light Industrial) to
PD-185R2-LI (Planned Development-185 Revision 2-Light
Industrial), to amend the Detail Site Plan to allow revised
parking, landscaping, elevations and signage for the existing
600,000-square-foot building on 30.33 acres of property
located at 980 Bethel Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Rick Gilliand, applicant, was available for questions from Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-185R2-LI, Coppell Industrial Addition (Uline-Tradepoint), a
zoning change request from PD-185R-LI (Planned Development-185
Revised-Light Industrial) to PD-185R2-LI (Planned Development-185
Revision 2-Light Industrial), to amend the Detail Site Plan to allow
revised parking, landscaping, elevations and signage for the existing
600,000-square-foot building on 30.33 acres of property located at 980
Bethel Road. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
15.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-240R3-HC, North Gateway
Plaza, Lot 6, Block A, a zoning change request from PD-240-HC
(Planned Development-240-Highway Commercial) to PD-240R3-
HC (Planned Development-240 Revision 3-Highway
Commercial), to amend the 12.36 acre Concept Plan and to
attach a Detail Site Plan on 0.67 acres to allow the
development of a 4,171-square-foot medical office located on
the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 420 feet
north of S.H. 121 (755 North Denton Tap Road).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Mike Wright, applicant, was available for questions from Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-240R3-HC, North Gateway Plaza, Lot 6, Block A, a zoning
change request from PD-240-HC (Planned Development-240-Highway
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Commercial) to PD-240R3-HC (Planned Development-240 Revision 3-
Highway Commercial), to amend the 12.36 acre Concept Plan and to
attach a Detail Site Plan on 0.67 acres to allow the development of a
4,171-square-foot medical office located on the west side of Denton Tap
Road, approximately 420 feet north of S.H. 121 (755 North Denton Tap
Road) with the following conditions:
1)Insure all off-site public easements for North Gateway Plaza are
dedicated by separate instrument and filed for record.
2)Resolve discrepancies between the site plan and plat related to
location of proposed waterline easement.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
16.Consider approval of the North Gateway Plaza, Lot 6, Block A,
Final Plat, to establish various utility and fire lane easements
to allow the development of a 4,171-square-foot medical office
on 0.67 acres of property located on the west side of Denton
Tap Road, approximately 420 feet north of S.H. 121 (755 North
Denton Tap Road).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to approve the North Gateway Plaza, Lot 6,
Block A, Final Plat, to establish various utility and fire lane easements to
allow the development of a 4,171-square-foot medical office on 0.67 acres
of property located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately
420 feet north of S.H. 121 (755 North Denton Tap Road) with the
following conditions:
1)File all off-site easements and not recording information on plat
prior to plat recordation.
2)Resolve discrepancies between the site plan and plat related to
location of proposed waterline easement.
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Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
17.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-227R3-TH-1, Bellacere
Addition, zoning change request from PD-227R-SF-12 (Planned
Development-227 Revised-Single Family-12) to PD-227R3-TH-1
(Planned Development-227 Revision 3-Townhouse-1), to allow
the construction of eight (8) single-family homes and two (2)
common area lots on 1.863 acres of property located along the
north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 150 feet east of
Summer Place Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
David Kirch, representing the applicant, addressed the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for the following to
speak:
1)Rupert Keeping, 440 Leisure Lane, spoke in favor of the item.
2)Neil Cooper, 521 Mobley Way, spoke in favor of the item.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code – Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1.Discussion regarding the land purchase agreements
associated with Northlake/Cypress Waters.
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
1. Discussion regarding the purchase/sale of land in
Old Coppell.
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C.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.Economic Development Prospects west of Belt Line
Road and north of Airline Drive.
2.Economic Development Prospects north of
Southwestern Boulevard and east of South Coppell
Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 9:25 p.m.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-227R3-TH-1, Bellacere Addition, zoning change request
from PD-227R-SF-12 (Planned Development-227 Revised-Single Family-
12) to PD-227R3-TH-1 (Planned Development-227 Revision 3-
Townhouse-1), to allow the construction of eight (8) single-family homes
and two (2) common area lots on 1.863 acres of property located along
the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 150 feet east of
Summer Place Drive with the following conditions:
1)Density remains at 8 lots.
2)Side yards increased to 6 feet.
3)Rear yards increased to 20 feet.
4)Front yards increased to 25 feet with the exception of lots 1 & 8
which will be 20 feet.
5)Maximum coverage reduced to 40%.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion
and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion.
18.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-209R4-C, TownOaks Centre,
a zoning change request from PD-209R-C (Planned
Development Revised-209-Commercial) to PD-209R4-C
(Planned Development-209 Revision 4-Commercial), to allow an
increase in the allowable size of a proposed attached sign on
property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road
and Denton Tap Road.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
Brandon Horton, applicant, addressed the Council.
Harley Buckner, representing the sign manufacturer, addressed the
Council.
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. PD-209R4-C, TownOaks Centre, a zoning change request from
PD-209R-C (Planned Development Revised-209-Commercial) to PD-
209R4-C (Planned Development-209 Revision 4-Commercial), to allow an
increase in the allowable size of a proposed attached sign on property
located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap
Road. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried
6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion
and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion.
19.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-238R-HC,
Coppell Office Village, a zoning change 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 glass monument sign with a stone base
on 2.02 acres of property located at 225 East S.H. 121 and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-565
for Case No. PD-238R-HC, Coppell Office Village, a zoning change 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
glass monument sign with a stone base on 2.02 acres of property
located at 225 East S.H. 121 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-
Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion.
20.Consider approval of awarding Bid #Q-0411-01 "Belt Line Road
and Denton Tap Road Brick Paver Replacement" to Jim
Bowman Construction Company, L.P. in the amount of
$307,430.70, and approval of an incentive bonus amount of up
to an additional $45,000 for a total award of $352,430.70, as
provided for in the IMF; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign and execute any necessary documents.
Presentation:
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Brancheau moved approve the awarding of Bid #Q-0411-
01 "Belt Line Road and Denton Tap Road Brick Paver Replacement" to
Jim Bowman Construction Company, L.P. in the amount of $307,430.70,
and approval of an incentive bonus amount of up to an additional
$45,000 for a total award of $352,430.70, as provided for in the IMF; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary
documents. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mahalik and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
21.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
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A. City Manager Clay Phillips reported that a Budget Workshop is
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scheduled for May 17. The City Council Retreat is scheduled for
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May 20-21. A Budget Workshop regarding Crime Control District
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is scheduled for May 31.
22.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Metroplex Mayors
Meeting.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Bounce to be held on
May 14 at Wagon Wheel Park from 10am - 2pm.
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C.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Tennis Center
Opening to be held on May 14.
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D.Report by Mayor Stover regarding various community
events: EGGstravaganza, Earthfest, Relay for Life,
National Day of Prayer, the Senior Center Candidate
Forum and State of the City.
A.City Manager, Clay Philips reported that the Census Bureau spoke
at the Metroplex Mayors Meeting on census data and
demographics.
B.Mayor Stover reported that Bounce will be held on Saturday, May
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C.Mayor Stover reported that the Tennis Center Re-opening will be
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this Saturday, May 14 from 11-1 p.m. This is a come-and-go
event.
D.Mayor Stover expressed the significance and importance of
attending community events. Attendance builds a sense of
community and shows the amount of effort from city staff and
volunteers in organizing these events.
23.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Mayor Stover reported that City Manager, Clay Philips, Deputy City
Manager, Mario Canizares, and himself attended the 100 year
anniversary for IBM at their Coppell offices. Mayor Stover also reported
that Scott Orr, School Board Trustee, is stepping down after 7 years. A
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reception will be held from 4-6 p.m. on May 16 at the School Board
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offices. Mayor Stover also reported that he went to Town Center
Elementary for a fundraiser auction for "Lunch with the Mayor."
Councilmember Tunnell reminded everyone that Election Day is
Saturday, May 14th.
24. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Nothing to report.
At this time, Mayor Stover reconvened into Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion regarding Coppell Police Department Efforts
and Activities.
B. Discussion regarding the Keep Coppell Beautiful
Appointment.
C. Discussion regarding Council Retreat.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Adjournment.
There being no further business c e before e City Council, the
meeting was adjourned.
Doug as N. Stover, Mayor
ATTEST:
Chrlstel Pettinos, City Secp4taxy
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