CM 2000-02-08 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 2000
The City Council of the City of Coppe11 met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Larry Wheeler, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City
Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive
Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
(Concerning items not on the agenda)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Mavex Coppelt Crossing, Inc. vs. City of Coppelt.
2. Sowell, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al.
Mayor Shcehan convened into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. as allowed under
the above stated article. Mayor Shcchan adjourned the Executive Session at
6:20 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Logo Review.
B. Discussion of Closure of Kimbel Court for the
Construction of 30" Water Line.
C. Discussion regarding Council Work Programs.
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Pastor Steven Gibbs, First Baptist Church led those present in the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance,
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Quarterly presentation to Council by the Library Board.
Carol Myers, Chair of Library Board, made the quarterly presentation to the
Council.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak up under this item.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: January 25, 2000.
B. Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning a 15-foot
water utility easement along the rear of Lot 55, Block B
of Creekview Addition ( 149 Glendale Drive); and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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C. Consider approval of awarding Bid # Q-1299-01 for the
purchase of a Dump Truck for the Utilities Division to
Lawrence Marshall Chevrolet - Austin, Texas in the
amount of $ 63,553.00 as budgeted.
D. Consider approval of entering into an Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Coppeil and the City of
Grapevine; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Land Use and Development
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1077R2,
Sonic Restaurant, zoning change from C and C-S.U.P.
ICommercial and Commercial, Special Use Permit] to C-
S.U.P. |Commercial, Special Use Permit], to incorporate
882 square feet of land to an existing .78-acre site and
allow a reduction in new parking spaces from 13 to 12
and a modification to both the size and sign face of the
monument sign located at 201 N. Denton Tap Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
.. F. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S- 1171,
Coppell Beauty Shop, zoning change request from HO-R
|Historic Overlay, Retafi] to HO-R-S.U.P |Historic Overlay,
Retail-Special Use Permit], to allow the operation of a
beauty shop in a wooden residential structure on
commercial property and on-site asphalt paving at 456 E.
Bethel Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-182,
The Townhouses of Coppell, zoning change request from
MF-2 IMulti-Famlly-2) to PD-TH-2 |Townhouse-2}, to allow
the development of 92 townhouse units on approximately
10 acres of property located along the east side of S.
MacArthur Boulevard, approximately, 1,700' south of E.
Bandy Lake Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying
Ordinance No. 2000-904, C, D, E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-238, F
carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-239, and G carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-240, and Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion. The motion
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carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
END OF CONSENT
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-176R, McMillan Estates,
zoning change request for property zoned PD-176, (Planned
Development-176, Single Family-9}, by amending the planned
development conditions to permit an extension of a 54"
reinforced concrete pipe eastward for an approximate distance
of 155' and the installation of a stone headwall on 1.49 acres of
property located along the north side of Bethel Road,
approximately 120' east of Hearthstone Lane.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak. Councilmember Stover inquired about the type of
retaining wail to be built. Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public
Works stated that the type of wall being built is called an R Wrap type of wall
that is used in other areas in the City to help prevent erosion. Mayor Sheehan __
closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell requested an Executive
Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code -Consultation with City
Attorney
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
8:13 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
Mr. Griffin discussed the process involving FEMA. Councilmember Peters
moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. PD-176R McMillan
Estates, zoning change request for property zoned PD-176, (Planned
Development-176, Single Family-9), by amending the planned development
conditions to permit an extension of a 54" reinforced concrete pipe eastward for
an approximate distance of 155' and the installation of a stone headwall on --
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1.49 acres of property located along the north side of Bethel Road,
approximately 120' east of Hearthstone Lane, subject to the following
-- conditions:
1) The applicant will comply with the Landscape Plan and Tree
Mitigation Plan but will also try to preserve as many trees as
possible on site.
2) Comply with Engineering and Leisure Services comments.
Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler
and York voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmember Garcia voting
against the motion.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-177R, La Chateau of Coppell
(Conceptual Plan), zoning change request from LI (Light
Industrial) to PD-LI (Planned Development, Light Industrial) to
allow the development of a 90-unit retirement motel/motor
hotel on approximately 8.7 acres of property located at the
southeast corner of W. Sandy Lake Road and State Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those
persons wishing to speak. Charles Bandemer and Susan Bandemer, 305
Dogwood Trail, Applicants made presentation to Council. George Hicks, 8314
San Cristobal, Dallas, TX; Kevin Kennedy, 724 Post Oak Drive; Cathy Weeks
and David A. Mack, 309 Dogwood Trail; and Steve LeMay, 107 Oakbend Drive,
spoke in favor of this proposal. Karla Robertson, Airport Noise Forum, 3200 E.
Airfield Drive, DFW Airport, spoke against this proposal.
The Councilmembers had further discussion regarding the facility regarding
the zoning requirements, licensing requirements, the age restrictions.
Mayor Sheehan closed the Public Hearing. Councilmember Peters requested
an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section 551,071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney
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Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:18 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
9:27 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session. __
REGULAR SESSION [Open to the Public}
The Council had further questions for the Applicants, regarding the age
requirements, disability access, number of employees, parking availability.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to close the public hearing and deny Case No.
PD-177R La Chateau of Coppell (Conceptual Plan), zoning change request from
LI (Light Industrial) to PD-LI (Planned Development, Light Industrial) to allow
the development of a 90-unit retirement motel/motor hotel on approximately
8.7 acres of property located at the southeast comer of W. Sandy Lake Road
and State Road and ask staff to bring back a zoning case that better reflects
our Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember York seconded the motion to deny;
the motion to deny carried 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, and York voting in favor of the motion to deny
and Councilmembers Keenan, Stover and Wheeler voting against the motion to
deny.
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1172, Starbucks Coffee __
Company, zoning change request from TC [Town Center) to TC-
S.U.P. [Town Center, Special Use Permit) to allow the operation
of a 2,485 square foot retail coffee shop with outdoor seating
at 106 N. Denton Tap Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation
to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak. Councilmember York moved to close the public hearing
and approve Case No. S-1172, Starbucks Coffee Company, zoning change
request from TC (Town Center) to TC-S.U.P. (Town Center, Special Use Permit)
to allow the operation of a 2,485 square foot retail coffee shop with outdoor
seating at 106 N. Denton Tap Road. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Council
members Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of
the motion.
12. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 915004-241 for Case No.
PD-181, Bethel Road Estates, zoning change request from C
ICommercial) to PD-SF- 12 [Planned Development, Single
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Family-12), to allow the development of 2 residential lots on
3.2 acres of property located along the north side of W. Bethel
Road, approximately 700' east of Hearthstone Lane, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No. 9 1500-A-241 for Case
No. PD-181, Bethel Road Estates, zoning change request from C (Commercial)
to PD-SF- 12 (Planned Development, Single Family- 12), to allow the
development of 2 residential lots on 3.2 acres of property located along the
north side of W. Bethel Road, approximately 700' east of Hearthstone Lane.
Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler
and York voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract No. Q 01-0002 for
the Repainting of the 1.5 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank
Interior to Advantage Contract Services, Inc. in the amount of
$125,700.32 as budgeted, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve awarding Bid/Contract No.
Q 01-0002 for the Repainting of the 1.5 Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank
-- Interior to Advantage Contract Services, Inc. in the amount of $125,700.32 as
budgeted. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of Change Order #4 to the Sandy Lake Road
Project #ST 93-02 in the amount of $207,256.90 to Ed Bell
Construction Company; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Change Order #4 to the Sandy Lake
Road Project #ST 93-02 in the amount of $207,256.90 to Ed Bell Construction
Company. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
15. Consider approval of Interlocal-Agreement between the City of
Coppell and Dallas County to permit the City to utilize Dallas
County's Annual contract for asphalt road surfacing for the
Coppell Middle School West Baseball Complex Parking Lot for
' the amount of $65,000;and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the
City of Coppell and Dallas County to permit the City to utilize Dallas County's
Annual contract for asphalt road surfacing for the Coppell Middle School West "'
Baseball Complex Parking Lot for the amount of $65,000; and an Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Coppell and CISD to share the cost of
resurfacing of the service access road at Coppell Middle School West in amount
not to exceed $65,000.00. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
16. Consider approval of Interlocal agreement between the City of
Coppell and CISD to share the cost of resurfacing of the service
access road at Coppell Middle School West in amount not to
exceed $65,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 15. See Item 15 for minutes.
17. Consider approval of appointment of a member to fill the
vacant alternate position on the Board of Adjustment.
Councilmember York moved to approve appointing Robert Turk to fill the
unexpired term of Rob Chomiak, as alternate on the Board of Adjustment.
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover,
Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion.
18. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
19. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Leadership Coppell
B. Coppell Substance Abuse Commission.
C. Coppell Community Theater.
D. Coppell Cameratta Wind Symphony.
E. March 14th Special City Council Work Session.
A. Mayor Sheehan reported the Leadership Coppell graduation will be held
in two weeks during the Chamber Luncheon.
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B. Mayor Sheehan stated the Coppell Substance Abuse Commission is
planning a Moonlight Walk to promote a drug free Coppell on April 13th.
-- The meetings have been rescheduled from Thursday nights to the first
Monday of each month.
C. Mayor Sheehan announced the Coppell Community Theater will be
performing the show Godspell starting February 11th at the Arts Center.-
D. Mayor Sheehan advised the Coppell Cameratta Wind Symphony will be
performing February 19th at the Vista Ridge Methodist Church.
E. Mayor Sheehan discussed the March 14th meeting and Spring Break.
10. Necessary Action Resulting from i~xecutive Session.
There was no necessary action under this item.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned. Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby Ball, City Secretary
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