CM 2011-07-12
MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, July 12, 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
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Tim Brancheau, Councilmember
Bob Mahalik, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Billy Faught, Councilmember
Marvin Franklin, Councilmember
Karen Hunt, Councilmember (late arrival)
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, Deputy City Secretary Chiquita
Taylor 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.
Councilmember Hunt arrived prior to convening 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.
2.Discussion regarding land located west of South
Coppell Road and south of Bethel Road.
B.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.Economic Development prospects north of Wrangler
and west of Belt Line Road.
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2.Economic Development prospects north of Dividend
and west of Belt Line Road.
C.Section 551.074, Texas Government Code – Personnel
Matters.
1. Discussion regarding the duties of Mayor and
Council.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:44 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:17 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding the Sign Ordinance Committee.
B.Discussion regarding Old Town Aerial Crossings.
C.Update regarding Parks and Recreation Cost Recovery
Project.
D.Discussion regarding the upcoming schedule for Boards
and Commissions.
E.Discussion regarding SB 100 and Election modifications.
F.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover recessed Work Session at 7:29 p.m. and opened the
Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Councilmember Franklin led those present in the Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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7.Presentation of an award to ecoCoppell from the National
Environmental Health Association as the recipient of the 2011
Excellence in Sustainability Award.
Presentation:
Brian Collins, Director of Environmental Health for the City of Plano,
presented the 2011 Excellence in Sustainability Award from the National
Environmental Health Association to Mayor Stover and Perry Kittles,
Environmental Health Officer.
8.Citizens' Appearances.
1)
Melissa Stephen, 764 Greenway Drive, spoke in support of a city
ordinance change for fitness trainers in the park.
2)Tanya Vonzurmuehlen, 301 Forest Crest Lane, spoke in support of
a city ordinance change for fitness trainers in the park.
9.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: June 14, 2011.
B.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of S. Kent
Chambless from the Conduct Review Board.
C.Consider approval of an ordinance to install school zone
signs and lights as needed and enforce state laws on
Cowboy Drive at Coppell High School, specifically
situated from the south curb line of West Parkway
Boulevard to the north curb line of Town Center
Boulevard; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
D.Consider approval of Contract Amendment #6 in the
amount of $70,000.00 to the Teague Nall & Perkins
design contract for improvements on West Sandy Lake
Road, from Denton Tap Road to SH 121; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary
documents.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C
carrying Ordinance No. 2011-1279, and D. Councilmember Hunt
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught,
Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
10.Consider approval of the Northlake 635 Business Park (Coppell
Commerce Center), Lot 1R2, Block D, Site Plan Amendment,
to amend the existing site plan to incorporate an additional
3.2 acres to provide approximately 348 additional parking
spaces to serve the existing development on 23.1 acres of
property located along the west side of S. Belt Line Road,
north of Lakeshore Drive.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Clayton Strolle, representing the applicant, was available for questions.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the Northlake 635 Business
Park (Coppell Commerce Center), Lot 1R2, Block D, Site Plan
Amendment, to amend the existing site plan to incorporate an additional
3.2 acres to provide approximately 348 additional parking spaces to
serve the existing development on 23.1 acres of property located along
the west side of S. Belt Line Road, north of Lakeshore Drive subject to
the following conditions:
1)A tree removal permit will be required prior to start of construction.
2)When the future site develops, the storm drain system for this site
shall be accommodated.
Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
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11.Consider approval of the Northlake 635 Business Park (Coppell
Commerce Center), Lot 1R2, Block D, Replat, being a replat of
Lot 1R and a portion of Lot 1R1 to incorporate approximately
3.2 acres of property to allow for additional parking on
approximately 23.1 acres of property located along the west
side of S. Belt Line Road, north of Lakeshore Drive.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve the Northlake 635 Business
Park (Coppell Commerce Center), Lot 1R2, Block D, Replat, being a replat
of Lot 1R and a portion of Lot 1R1 to incorporate approximately 3.2 acres
of property to allow for additional parking on approximately 23.1 acres of
property located along the west side of S. Belt Line Road, north of
Lakeshore Drive. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion;
the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
12.PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of Case No. PD-251-SF-12, Rosebriar Estates,
a zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to PD-
251-SF-12 (Planned Development-251-Single Family-12), to
allow the development of six (6) single-family lots, with a
minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet and three (3) common
area lots on 2.8 acres of property located south of Sandy Lake
Road between Dobecka Drive and Castlebury Court.
At this time, Councilmember Brancheau recused himself from the item
due to a filed Conflict of Interest Affidavit.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Brad Meyer, representing the applicant, was available for questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for the following
people to speak:
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1) Tim and Marcia Brancheau, 106 Dobecka, spoke against the item.
2) Renetta Hamilton, 118 Dobecka, spoke against the item.
At this time, Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 8:19 p.m
for consultation with the city attorney. Mayor Stover adjourned the
Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. and continued the Regular Session.
Mayor Stover recessed the meeting at 8:35 p.m. for a short break. Mayor
Stover reconvened the Regular Session at 8:45 p.m.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to continue the Public Hearing and the
item to the August 9, 2011 meeting. Councilmember Mahalik seconded
the motion; the motion carried 5-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, and Franklin voting
in favor of the motion. Councilmember Hunt opposed the motion, and
Councilmember Brancheau was excused.
13.Consider approval of the Rosebriar Estates, Preliminary Plat,
to allow the subdivision of 2.8 acres of property into six (6)
single-family lots and three (3) common area lots on property
located south of Sandy Lake Road between Dobecka Drive and
Castlebury Court.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to deny the Rosebriar Estates, Preliminary
Plat, to allow the subdivision of 2.8 acres of property into six (6) single-
family lots and three (3) common area lots on property located south of
Sandy Lake Road between Dobecka Drive and Castlebury Court.
Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Mahalik,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
14.Consider authorizing the Planning and Zoning Commission to
be the Municipal Authority for the approval of the Final Plat
for Rosebriar Estates, to allow the subdivision of 2.8 acres of
property into six (6) single-family lots and three (3) common
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area lots on property located south of Sandy Lake Road
between Dobecka Drive and Castlebury Court.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to deny authorizing the Planning and
Zoning Commission to be the Municipal Authority for the approval of the
Final Plat for Rosebriar Estates, to allow the subdivision of 2.8 acres of
property into six (6) single-family lots and three (3) common area lots on
property located south of Sandy Lake Road between Dobecka Drive and
Castlebury Court. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the
motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
At this time, Councilmember Brancheau returned to the meeting.
15.PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of Case No. PD-237R4-HC, QuikTrip, a
zoning change request from PD-237R3-HC (Planned
Development-237 Revision 3-Highway Commercial) to PD-
237R4-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 4-Highway
Commercial), to attach a revised Detail Site Plan, including
revised building and canopy elevations, to allow a 5,700-
square-foot convenience store with eight (8) gas pump islands
on approximately 2.3 acres of land located at the northeast
corner of S. Belt Line Road and the proposed extension of
Dividend Drive.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell recused herself from the item due to
a filed Conflict of Interest Affidavit.
Presentation:
Matt Steer, Planner, made a presentation to the Council.
J. D. Dudley, 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.
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Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. PD-237R4-HC, QuikTrip, a zoning change request from
PD-237R3-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 3-Highway
Commercial) to PD-237R4-HC (Planned Development-237 Revision 4-
Highway Commercial), to attach a revised Detail Site Plan, including
revised building and canopy elevations, to allow a 5,700-square-foot
convenience store with eight (8) gas pump islands on approximately 2.3
acres of land located at the northeast corner of S. Belt Line Road and the
proposed extension of Dividend Drive subject to the following conditions:
1)Include the required landscape screen along the north property line.
2)Resolve discrepancies between trees shown on plan and listed in
Landscape Schedule.
3)Depict an overstory tree at the terminus of each parking row (one
missing on northeast corner of the site).
4)Revise the monument sign size to a maximum of six-feet by ten-feet
wide.
5)Revise the material of the dumpster gate from a plastic mesh to a
solid metal product.
6)There will be additional comments during detailed engineering review.
Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught,
Franklin, and Hunt voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell was excused,
16.Consider approval of the Lesley Retail Addition (QuikTrip), Lot
1, Block B, Final Plat, to establish a building site and provide
required easements to allow a convenience store with eight (8)
gas pump islands on approximately 2.3 acres of land located
at the northeast corner of S. Belt Line Road and the proposed
extension of Dividend Drive.
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Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the Lesley Retail Addition
(QuikTrip), Lot 1, Block B, Final Plat, to establish a building site and
provide required easements to allow a convenience store with eight (8)
gas pump islands on approximately 2.3 acres of land located at the
northeast corner of S. Belt Line Road and the proposed extension of
Dividend Drive subject to the following conditions:
1)Dedication of the off-site fire lane/mutual access easement is required
by separate instrument and shall be recorded prior to or concurrently
with the Final Plat.
2)There will be additional comments during detailed engineering review.
Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught,
Franklin, and Hunt voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell was excused.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell returned to the meeting.
17.PUBLIC HEARING
Consider approval of Case No. S-1253-C, Wynnpage Montessori
Academy, a zoning change request from C (Commercial) to S-
1253-C (Special Use Permit-1253-Commercial), to permit a
4,000-square-foot day care to be located within the existing
building and a 1,650-square-foot outdoor play area, to be
located at 255 S. Denton Tap, Suite 200.
Presentation:
Matt Steer, Planner, made a presentation to the Council.
Mohammad Hague, applicant, was available for questions.
Bob Shulte, developer, was available for questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and asked for the following
people to speak:
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1) Shazad and Lata Nathani, 109 Natches Trace, spoke against the
item.
2) Laura Colucci, 109 Wrenwood Drive, spoke against the item.
3) Andrea Jensen, 109 Naches Trace, spoke against the item.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1253-C, Wynnpage Montessori Academy, a zoning change
request from C (Commercial) to S-1253-C (Special Use Permit-1253-
Commercial), to permit a 4,000-square-foot day care to be located within
the existing building and a 1,650-square-foot outdoor play area, to be
located at 255 S. Denton Tap, Suite 200 subject to the following
conditions:
1) The site shall be developed in accordance with the Site Plan, Floor
Plan and Elevations.
2) The maximum number of students shall be limited to 95.
3) The Drop-off/Pick-up Schedule shall be strictly adhered to.
4) The note related to the prohibition of on-site events shall be revised
to read “Wynnpage Montessori Academy will not have any on-site
events,” and shall be strictly adhered to.
5) Revise the parking tabulations on the Site Plan for the Kumon
learning center to indicate one parking space required per 200
square feet (one parking space per 300 square feet currently
shown) and revise the total parking required for this user from six
parking spaces to nine parking spaces.
6) On-street parking on Wynnpage Drive adjacent to this proposal will
be prohibited, if warranted in the future.
Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion failed 1-6 with
Councilmember Mahalik voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem
Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught,
Franklin, and Hunt voting against the motion.
18.Consider award of a contract through BuyBoard with CommFit
in the amount of $116,065.40, for fitness equipment for the
expansion at the Coppell Aquatics and Recreation Center, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary
documentation.
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Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the award of a contract
through BuyBoard with CommFit in the amount of $116,065.40, for
fitness equipment for the expansion at the Coppell Aquatics and
Recreation Center, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the
necessary documentation. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin
and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
19.Consider award of a contract through BuyBoard with Fitco, in
the amount of $189,330.50, for fitness equipment for the
expansion at the Coppell Aquatics and Recreation Center, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary
documentation.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the award of a contract
through BuyBoard with Fitco, in the amount of $189,330.50, for fitness
equipment for the expansion at the Coppell Aquatics and Recreation
Center, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary
documentation. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
20.Consider approval of an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas, amending the Code of
Ordinances by amending Article 9-11, Section 9-11-7(G) by
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creating the authority of the Parks and Recreation Director to
grant permits for specific activities related to improving the
fitness of the community; providing a savings clause;
providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective
date; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, made a presentation to the
Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2011-1280 of
the City Council of the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas, amending
the Code of Ordinances by amending Article 9-11, Section 9-11-7(G) by
creating the authority of the Parks and Recreation Director to grant
permits for specific activities related to improving the fitness of the
community; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried
7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau,
Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of
the motion.
21.Consider approval of the terms and conditions for a contract
with Emergicon as the Fire Department patient billing service
and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
necessary documents.
Presentation:
Greg Lloyd, Deputy Fire Chief, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the terms and conditions for
a contract with Emergicon as the Fire Department patient billing service
and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary
documents. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers
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Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
22.Consider approval of a contract for the purchase of eight (8)
cardiac heart monitors/defibrillators to replace units on all
Fire Department apparatus in the amount of $257,746.80 and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
necessary documents.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve a contract for the purchase of
eight (8) cardiac heart monitors/defibrillators to replace units on all Fire
Department apparatus in the amount of $257,746.80 and authorizing
the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Councilmember Mahalik seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik,
Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the
motion.
23.Consider appointments to Council Committees.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to continue the current Council
Committee appointments. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin
and Hunt voting in favor of the motion.
24.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A. City Manager Clay Phillips reminded citizens to be expecting more
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information on the Citizen’s Summit to be held on August 1 at
City Hall. Interested persons are asked to RSVP to Debbie Cravey
in the City Manager’s Office.
25.Mayor and Council Reports.
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A.Report by Mayor Stover on the Metroplex Mayors’
Meeting.
B.Report by Mayor Stover regarding Fourth of July
Fireworks Show and Parade.
A. Mayor Stover informed Council that there was no Metroplex
Mayors’ Meeting this month.
B. Mayor Stover thanked city staff for a wonderful Fourth of July
event. The Fireworks show and parade were very well attended.
26.Public Service Announcements concerning items of
community interest and no Council action or deliberation is
permitted.
Nothing to report.
27.Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Nothing to report.
At this time, Mayor Stover reconvened into Work Session at 10:31 p.m.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding the Sign Ordinance Committee.
B.Discussion regarding Old Town Aerial Crossings.
C.Update regarding Parks and Recreation Cost Recovery
Project.
D.Discussion regarding the upcoming schedule for Boards
and Commissions.
E.Discussion regarding SB 100 and Election modifications.
F.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover adjourned Work Session.
Adjournment.
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There being no further busine come
meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Chiquitpraylor, Deputy CO Secretary
the City Council, the
. Stover, Mayor
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