CM 2011-08-09
MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 2011
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, August 9, 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 (late arrival)
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.
Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores arrived prior to convening Executive
Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -
Consultation with City Attorney and Section 551.072,
Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real
Property.
1. Seek legal advice from the City Attorney concerning
the settlement and land purchase agreements with
the Billingsleys at Northlake.
B.Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation
regarding Real Property.
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1. Discussion regarding land located south of Bethel
Road and east of S. Coppell Road.
Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:42 p.m. Mayor
Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. and opened the
Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Discussion regarding Police Department Alarm Fee
Permits.
B.Overview of RCC Consultants Public Safety
Communication Consolidation Report.
C.Discussion regarding Planning Department Application
Fees.
D.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Mayor Stover adjourned Work Session at 7:29 p.m. and opened the
Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
Pastor Clayton Coates with First Baptist Church led those present in the
Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Citizens' Appearances.
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1)
Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage, requested a change to the Code
of Ordinances regarding grass height.
8.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: July 26, 2011.
B.Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
237R4-HC, QuikTrip, a zoning change 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 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
C.Consider approval of a 12-month extension to
September 8, 2012 for 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 at 441 Carter Drive.
D.Consider approval of the annual review of the written
Investment Policy of the City of Coppell as provided by
the Public Funds Investment Act, Chapter 2256, Texas
Government Code.
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of
Coppell, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by
amending Chapter 2, Article 2-3, Keep Coppell Beautiful
Board, by amending Section 2-3-2 by providing for the
appointment of two (2) Alternates to said board;
providing a repealing clause; providing a severability
clause; and providing for an effective date.
F.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of
Shannon Wentz from Keep Coppell Beautiful and
recommending Richard Kelley to fill the vacancy.
Item B was pulled to be considered separately.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, C, D,
E carrying Ordinance No. 2011-1284, and F. 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.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-
237R4-HC, QuikTrip, a zoning change 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
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell recused herself from the item due to
a filed Conflict of Interest Affidavit.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve Consent Agenda Item B
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-570. Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Councilmembers
Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught, Franklin and Hunt voting
in favor of the motion.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell returned to the meeting.
9.PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2011-
2012 Budget for the Coppell Crime Control and Prevention
District.
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Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, 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:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing concerning the
proposed 2011-2012 Budget for the Coppell Crime Control and
Prevention District. Councilmember Franklin 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.To approve the proposed 2011-2012 Budget for the Coppell
Crime Control and Prevention District.
Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the proposed 2011-2012
Budget for the Coppell Crime Control and Prevention District.
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.
11.Consider approval of the certification of the 2011 anticipated
collection rate for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30,
2012, and the amount of excess debt collections during the
period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
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Presentation:
Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Hunt moved to approve the certification of the 2011
anticipated collection rate for the period of July 1, 2011 through
June 30, 2012, and the amount of excess debt collections during the
period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. 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.
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 items
12, 13, and 14 due to a filed Conflict of Interest Affidavit.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover continued the Public Hearing and asked for the following
people to speak:
1) Marcia Brancheau, 106 Dobecka, spoke against the item.
2)Renetta Hamilton, 118 Dobecka, spoke against the item.
3)Chris Burgy, 100 Dobecka, spoke against the item.
4)Brad and Michele McClew, 121 Dobecka, spoke against the item.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and deny 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 and waiving the application fees if
the applicant reapplies. Councilmember Hunt 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.
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.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
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 Mahalik 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.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
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 Franklin 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.
Mayor Stover recessed the meeting at 8:54 p.m. for a short break. Mayor
Stover reconvened the Regular Session at 9:04 p.m.
At this time, Councilmember Brancheau returned to the meeting.
15.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Bellacere Addition, Replat, to replat
1.96 acres of property into eight (8) single-family lots and two
(2) common area lots located along the north side of Sandy
Lake Road, approximately 150 feet east of Summer Place
Drive.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Tom Whatley, applicant, was available for questions.
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1)A Tree Removal permit is required prior to start of construction.
2)Park Development Fees in the amount of $1,285 per unit will be
required prior to the filing of the final plat.
3)Additional comments may be generated upon detailed engineering
review.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught,
Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
voted against the motion.
17.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Vaughan Addition, Lot 1R2, Block 1,
Replat, being a replat of Lot 1R, Block 1, of the Vaughan
Addition, to reduce the size of the lot from 1.2 acres to 0.3
acres, to allow the replatting of the 0.9 acres into Old Coppell
Estates Addition, Lots 4R2 & 5R2, Block 1, on property located
at 412 Bethel Road.
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, requested that items 17
and 18 be considered together.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Sharon Vaughan, applicant, was available for questions.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had
signed up to speak.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve:
Item No. 17:
Vaughan Addition, Lot 1R2, Block 1, Replat, being a replat of Lot 1R,
Block 1, of the Vaughan Addition, to reduce the size of the lot from 1.2
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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 Bellacere Addition, Replat, to replat 1.96 acres of property into eight
(8) single-family lots and two (2) common area lots located along the
north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 150 feet east of Summer
Place Drive subject to the following conditions:
1)A Tree Removal permit is required prior to start of construction.
2)Park Development Fees in the amount of $1,285 per unit will be
required prior to the filing of the replat.
3)Additional comments may be generated upon detailed engineering
review.
Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1
with Councilmembers Brancheau, Mahalik, Hinojosa-Flores, Faught,
Franklin and Hunt voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell
voted against the motion.
16.Consider approval of the Royal Oaks, Final Plat, to subdivide
5.16 acres of property into 22 single-family lots on property
located on the south side of Sandy Lake Road between Heartz
Road and London Way.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning, made a presentation to
the Council.
Tommy Cansler, applicant, was available for questions.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve the Royal Oaks, Final Plat, to
subdivide 5.16 acres of property into 22 single-family lots on property
located on the south side of Sandy Lake Road between Heartz Road and
London Way subject to the following conditions:
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acres to 0.3 acres, to allow the replatting of the 0.9 acres into Old
Coppell Estates Addition, Lots 4R2 & 5R2, Block 1, on property located
at 412 Bethel Road.
And
Item No. 18:
Old Coppell Estates Addition, Lots 4R2 & 5R2, Block 1, Replat, being a
replat of a portion of the Old Coppell Estates Addition, to incorporate
approximately 0.9 acres of Lot 1R, Block 1 of the Vaughn Addition into
Lots 4R & 5R, Block 1, Old Coppell Estates Addition, containing a total of
approximately 1.4 acres of property, located west of Hearthstone Drive
and north of W. Bethel Road, properties known as 357 & 361
Hearthstone Lane.
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.
18.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Old Coppell Estates Addition, Lots
4R2 & 5R2, Block 1, Replat, being a replat of a portion of the
Old Coppell Estates Addition, to incorporate approximately 0.9
acres of Lot 1R, Block 1 of the Vaughn Addition into Lots 4R &
5R, Block 1, Old Coppell Estates Addition, containing a total of
approximately 1.4 acres of property, located west of
Hearthstone Drive and north of W. Bethel Road, properties
known as 357 & 361 Hearthstone Lane.
Items 17 & 18 were considered together. Please see Item 17 for the
minutes.
19.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell,
Texas, ordering a Special Election to be held on November 8,
2011 to consider the continuation and adoption of one-fourth
of one percent sales and use tax to provide revenue for
maintenance and repair of municipal streets; and, to consider
the continuation and the adoption of one-fourth of one percent
sales and use tax for crime reduction programs for a ten (10)
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year period; providing for the publication and posting of
notice; authorizing the City Manager to execute an Election
Agreement and Election Services Contract with Dallas County
Elections Department; and providing an effective date.
Un decreto del municipio de la ciudad de Coppell, Texas en el
cual se convoca una elección especial a llevarse a cabo el 8 de
Noviembre del 2011 con el fin de someterse la continuidad y
adopción de una cuarta parte del uno por ciento recaudado por
el impuesto sobre ventas y uso, para contemplarse dicho
ingreso como un recurso económico para el mantenimiento y
reparación de las calles municipales; y a someterse la
continuidad y adopción de una cuarta parte del uno por ciento
recaudado por el impuesto sobre ventas y uso, para los
programas de disminución de la criminalidad durante un plazo
de diez (10) años, contemplándose la publicación y exhibición
de la notificación; autorizándole al regente de la cuidad a
ejecutar un convenio electoral y el contrato de servicios de
notificación al electorado, con el departamento electoral del
condado de Dallas; y contemplarse una fecha en la cual entrará
en vigor.
Presentation:
Clay Phillips, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Faught moved to approve an Ordinance carrying
Ordinance No. 2011-1285 of the City of Coppell, Texas, ordering a
Special Election to be held on November 8, 2011 to consider the
continuation and adoption of one-fourth of one percent sales and use tax
to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets; and,
to consider the continuation and the adoption of one-fourth of one
percent sales and use tax for crime reduction programs for a ten (10)
year period; providing for the publication and posting of notice;
authorizing the City Manager to execute an Election Agreement and
Election Services Contract with Dallas County Elections Department;
and providing an effective date. Councilmember Franklin 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.
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20.City Manager's Report.
A.Project Update and Future Agendas.
A. City Manager Clay Phillips stressed the need for water
conservation by citizens due to high temperatures. Mr. Phillips
reminded everyone that a Public Hearing on the city budget is
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scheduled for the August 23 council meeting.
21.Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Summer Music
Series in August.
A. Mayor Stover reported that the Summer Music Series will continue
on each Friday night in August at Town Center Plaza from 8-10
p.m.
22.Public Service Announcements concerning items of community
interest and no Council action or deliberation is permitted.
Councilmember Hunt reported that the Coppell Rotary Club is partnering
with the Coppell Fire Department for a school supply drive, “Buy One,
Give One”. Supplies may be dropped off at any of the Coppell Fire
Stations.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell reported that the program Coppell Reads has
begun. This year’s book is “The Devil in the White City”. Copies are
available at the library. Citizens are asked to pass the book on to a
neighbor or friend when you are finished reading. Activities will be in
October.
23.Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
Councilmember Franklin moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-0809.1
authorizing the purchase of land described as Lots 1 through 7,
inclusive, Block A, the Villages of Old Coppell from Kolberg Development
LLC; authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to
accomplish such purchase. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion;
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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.
Adjournment.
There being no further business
meeting was adjourned.
before Ae City Council, the
Douglas'N.'gtover, Mayor
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hristel Pettinos, City Secr ary
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