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CM 2000-04-11MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2000 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, April 11, 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 (late arrival) 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 1. Call to order. (Open to the Public) Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order and adjourned into Work Session. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 2. Convene Work Session A. Discussion concerning ll4/SH 121 Major Committee for SH 121. Mayor/Council Retreat. Renovation of Council Chambers. Old Coppell Plan 1. 47-acre Baptist Foundation Concept Plan. 2. Redevelopment of Old Coppell. City Logo Tag Line. Discussion of Agenda Items. Recommendations from the SH Investment Study Technical Councilmember Keenan arrived during Work Session. CM04112000 Page 1 of 17 REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Invocation. Mr. Rodney Whitfield, Director of Ministries with Youth and Families, Vista Ridge United Methodist Church, led those present in the Invocation. 4. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. PROCLAMATIONS: Consider approval of a Proclamation naming April 28, 2000 as Arbor Day, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of April 15-20~ 2000 as Clean Coppell Earthweek~ and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of a Proclamation proclaiming April 9, 2000 through April 15, 2000 Victims' Rights Week, and providing City Council support and endorsement of Victims' Rights Week activities and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to Diana Raines and Tracey Garman. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation naming April 28, 2000 as Arbor Day, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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. Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to Steve Mobley. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation naming April 15 - 20, 2000 as Clean Coppell Earthweek, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, CM04112000 Page 2 of 17 Peters, Keenan, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to Lori Walker. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a Proclamation naming April 9 - 15, 2000 as Victims' Rights Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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. (~uarterly presentation to Council by the Keep Coppell Beautiful. Steve Mobley, Chair of Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee, Committee's quarterly presentation to the Council. made the Citizen's Appearances. Jeanine McDonald, 215 N. Moore, #9003, Coppell, addressed Council regarding "Heart of Coppell" tornado relief regarding the Ft. Worth tornado. Joe Shirley, 582 Villawood Lane, Coppell, spoke regarding Old Coppell and the Baptist Foundation Property Concept Plan. Mayor Sheehan recognized the Boy Scouts in the audience who are working on merit badges. CONSENT AGENDA Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: A. Consider approval of minutes: March 28~ 2000. B. Consider approval of the Project Development Plan for the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation, for the year 2000, as required by the Corporation By-laws. CM04112000 Page 3 of 17 Consider approval of a change order to the Hisaw and Associates construction contract for Phase One of Wagon Wheel Park in the amount of $770,052.00, and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Consider approval of a proposal from Fitlinxx, Inc. for the supply and installation of the Fitlinxx computerized Interactive Fitness Network system for the fitness equipment at the Aquatics and Recreation Center, in an amount not to exceed $93,626.25, as recommended by the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation. Consider approval of signing an Interlocal Agreement between City of Coppell and City and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Purchasing of Denton Land Use and Development Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1108R, PCS PrimeCo Wireless Communications, zoning change request for property zoned A-S.U.P. (Agriculture, Special Use Permit) to amend the Special Use Permit Site Plan to allow 2 additional accessory cabinets at the base of an existing T.X.U. Electric tower located approximately 1,000' southwest of the intersection of S. MacArthur Boulevard and the T.U. Electric transmission line easement; north of E. Beltline Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S- 1110R2(CH), PCS PrimeCo Wireless Communications Antenna and Cabinet, a Called Hearing to change the zoning from LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use Permit) to HC-S.U.P. (Highway Commercial Special Use Permit) for 493 square feet of property located along the south side of Fritz Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of an Ordinance for 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 CM04112000 Page 4 of 17 retail coffee shop with outdoor seating at 106 N. Denton Tap Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1170, The Great Outdoors, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit) to allow a 2,200 square foot sandwich shop to be located at 761 S. MacArthur Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council regarding Item C. Issues Discussed: Item 16 under Action it shows Councilmember Wheeler voted in favor and against the motion and needs to be corrected to reflect his vote against the motion. Action: Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Item A with the voting corrected to reflect Councilmember Wheeler voted against the motion on Item 16 of the March 28, 2000 minutes, B, C, D, E, F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-242, G carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-243, H carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-244, and I carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-245. 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. Discussion concerning the City of Coppell Water Conservation Plan and the various stages of the City of Dallas' Water Management Plan. Presentations: Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council. Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works made a presentation to Council. CM04112000 Page 5 of 17 Issues Discussed: The effect on the City of Coppell regarding the various stages the City of Dallas will implement with the Water Management Plan. Action: No action was taken on this item at this time. 10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. ZC-601, Stuart O'Neal Office Building, zoning change request from SF-12 (Single Family-12) to C (Commercial), to allow the development of a 4,342 square foot office building on a .5 acre tract of property located along the north side of W. Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,100' west of N. Denton Tap Road. Presentations: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Milton Watson, 312 Brushy Creek Trail, applicant, made a presentation to the Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 10 and advised that the applicant was present to answer any questions. Regina Johnson, 400 Hunters Ridge Circle, spoke in favor of this proposal. Action: Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. ZC-601, Stuart O'Neal Office Building, zoning change request from SF- 12 (Single Family- 12) to C (Commercial), to allow the development of a 4,342 square foot office building on a .5 acre tract of property located along the north side of W. Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,100' west of N. Denton Tap. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Stover, Wheeler and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Keenan voting against the motion. CM04112000 Page 6 of 17 11. Consider approval of the Stuart O'Neal Office Building, Site Plan, to allow the development of a 4,342 square foot office building on a .5 acre tract of property located along the north side of W. Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,100' west of N. Denton Tap Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Stuart O'Neal Office Building, Site Plan, to allow the development of a 4,342 square foot office building on a .5 acre tract of property located along the north side of W. Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1,100' west of N. Denton Tap Road with the following conditions: 1. The applicant owes $10,300 to the Coppell Reforestation Fund. s A tree removal permit must be executed prior to the removal of any protected trees on site. 3. A replat submission will be required prior to securing a building permit. s Revise the determination of retribution credit calculations shown on the Tree Survey to reflect the Leisure Services comments. 5. Screen light standards adjacent to residential use. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover, and York voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell voting against the motion. Councilmember Wheeler abstained from the vote; said abstention counted as a vote in favor of the motion, per the Home Rule Charter, Section 3.11B. CM04112000 Page 7 of 17 12. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. ZC-602, Beck Estates, zoning change request from A (Agriculture) to SF-12 (Single Family-12) to allow the development of a single-family residence on approximately one acre of property located at 824 DeForest Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 12 and advised that no one had signed up to speak at the Public Hearing and that the applicant was present to answer any questions. Action: Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Item 12 - Case No. ZC-602, Beck Estates, zoning change request from A (Agriculture) to SF-12 (Single Family-12) to allow the development of a single-family residence on approximately one acre of property located at 824 DeForest Road and Item 13 - Approval of the Beck Estates, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a single-family residence on approximately one acre of property located at 824 DeForest Road with the following conditions on Item 13: 1. Council waiver of the alley requirement; 2. 100 foot front yard setback from DeForest Road. 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. 13. Consider approval of the Beck Estates, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a single-family residence on approximately one acre of property located at 824 DeForest Road. This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes. CM04112000 Page 8 of 17 14. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Coppell Business Center III, Lots I & 2, Block C, Replat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a 115,200 square foot office/warehouse facility on approximately 8.6 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Wrangler and Lakeshore Drives. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Brett Phillips, Lincoln Property Company, made a presentation to Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 14 and advised that no one signed up to speak at the Public Hearing and that the applicant was available to answer any questions. Bret Phillips, applicant, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the Coppell Business Center III, Lots 1 & 2, Block C, Replat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a 115,200 square foot office/warehouse facility on approximately 8.6 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Wrangler and Lakeshore Drives with the following conditions: City Council must approve the proposed living screen in lieu of a 6'-high masonry wall. Net retribution due to the Coppell Reforestation Fund is $5,500. A tree removal permit must be executed prior to the removal of any protected trees. The monument sign shall not exceed 6' in height from natural grade· The gas valve on the northeast corner of the property be screened from visibility from adjacent rights-of-way. CM04112000 Page 9 of 17 Modify title block to reflect the following: Coppell Business Center Ill, Lot 2 and 3, Block C, a replat of part of Northlake 635 Business Park. Councilmember Keenan 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 the Northlake Center Addition, Minor Plat, to allow the development of three retail/office buildings with limited warehousing to be located on 4.6 acres of property located along the east side of S. Denton Tap Road, approximately 240 feet north of E. Beltline Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Northlake Center Addition, Minor Plat, to allow the development of three retail/office buildings with limited warehousing to be located on 4.6 acres of property located along the east side of S. Denton Tap Road, approximately 240 feet north of E. Beltline Road. 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. 16. Consider approval of the Sherrill Veterinary Clinic, Site Plan, to allow the construction a 5,400 square foot veterinary clinic on an 0.78 acre tract of property located along the south side of E. Beltline Road, approximately 2,600 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Leslie Sherrill, 152 Mockingbird Lane, answered questions from Council. CM04112000 Page 10 of 17 Issues Discussed: There was discussion on the size of the trucks that will be utilizing this facility. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve Item 16 - the Sherrill Veterinary Clinic, Site Plan, to allow the construction a 5,400 square foot veterinary clinic on an 0.78 acre tract of property located along the south side of E. Beltline Road, approximately 2,600 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard; Item 17 - Approval of the Office/Warehouse, Site Plan, to allow a 16,980 square foot office/warehouse on 2.29 acres of property located along the south side of E. Beltline Road, approximately 2,300 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard; and Item 18 - Approval of the Sherrill Acres, Preliminary Plat, to subdivide 4.5 acres of property into three (3) lots located along the south side of E. Beltline Road, approximately 2,300 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard with the following condition on Item 18: City Council's approval of a variance to the driveway spacing requirement, allowing a 146.5 foot separation between the western driveway and the existing driveway serving Blooming Colors. Councilmember Wheeler 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. 17. Consider approval of the Office/Warehouse, Site Plan, to allow a 16,980 square foot office/warehouse on 2.29 acres of property located along the south side of E. Beltline Road, approximately 2,300 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard. This item was considered under Item 16. See Item 16 for minutes. 18. Consider approval of the Sherrill Acres, Preliminary Plat, to subdivide 4.5 acres of property into three (3) lots located along the south side of E. Beltline Road, approximately 2,300 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard. This item was considered under Item 16. See Item 16 for minutes. CM04112000 Page 11 of 17 19. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Sherrill Acres to subdivide 4.5 acres of property into three (3) lots located along the south side of E. Beltline Road, approximately 2,300 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to approve that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Sherrill Acres to subdivide 4.5 acres of property into three (3) lots located along the south side of E. Beltline Road, approximately 2,300 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard. Councilmember Keenan 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. 20. Consider approval of a Right-of-way Use Agreement between Westchase, Ltd., (The Reserve subdivision) and the City of Coppell authorizing the construction and maintenance of a screening wall along Bethel Road adjacent to Rosemont Court, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve a Right-of-way Use Agreement between Westchase, Ltd., (The Reserve subdivision) and the City of Coppell authorizing the construction and maintenance of a screening wall along Bethel Road adjacent to Rosemont Court, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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. CM04112000 Page 12 of 17 21. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-145R2, Woodridge Section Five, zoning change request for property zoned PD- 145 (Planned Development, Single Family) by amending the planned development conditions as they apply to Lot 44, Block A to permit the construction of a carport located at 130 Pinyon Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-246, for Case No. PD-145R2, Woodridge Section Five, zoning change request for property zoned PD-145 (Planned Development, Single Family) by amending the planned development conditions as they apply to Lot 44, Block A to permit the construction of a carport located at 130 Pinyon Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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. 22. Necessary action resulting from Work Session. A. Consideration of adoption of 47-acre Baptist Concept Plan. Foundation Presentation: Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council. Action: Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell moved to approve configuration for the City Service Center as shown on Drawing 1 in the Work Session Packet. Councilmember Wheeler 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. CM04112000 Page 13 of 17 23. City Manager's Report. A. Use of Carter-Crowley Property. B. Emergency Warning System. C. Access to Riverchase Elementary School. Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation regarding the use of the Carter-Crowley Property as an Equestrian Center. Jim Witt, City Manager, reported on the state of the current Emergency Warning Systems in Coppell. Jim Witt, City Manager, reported that the City and CFBISD are working very closely on providing pedestrian access to Riverchase Elementary School. 24. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Neighborhood Budget Sheehan. B. Denton Creek Dad's Sheehan. Meetings requested by Mayor meeting requested by Mayor Trash-Off Day requested by Mayor Sheehan. Coppell Substance Abuse Commission requested by Mayor Sheehan. Shattered Dreams R.L. Turner requested by Mayor Sheehan. Arbor Day requested by Mayor Sheehan. Future Report from Citizens' Police Academy requested by Mayor Sheehan. Coppell Youth Leadership requested by Mayor Sheehan. Report from Metroplex Mayors' Meeting requested by Mayor Sheehan. Cameretta Chamber Winds Performance on April 22'~d requested by Councilmember Keenan. Candidate Information for the Republican Party on April 13th requested by Councilmember Keenan. Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on April 19th requested by Councilmember Keenan. Senior Citizens' Luncheon on April 26th requested by Councilmember Keenan. Coppell Park Schedules requested by Councilmember York. CM04112000 Page 14 of 17 Mayor Sheehan reported on the Neighborhood Budget Meetings and that no citizens attended any of meetings. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Denton Creek Dad's meeting she attended regarding Old Coppell. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Trash-Off Day and Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell will be in charge of the April 15th event. Mayor Sheehan reported that the Coppell Substance Abuse Commission had a local police officer make an excellent presentation regarding gun safety to that group. The May 1st meeting will be on the topic of Teen Dating and Violence and everyone is invited to attend. The Coppell Substance Abuse Commission and the Assistance League of Coppell have formed a partnership for the Community Walk for Wise Choices to be held May 4th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Andy Brown East Park. Everyone is invited to participate in the Walk. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Shattered Dreams - R.L. Turner program she attended last week. They would like to see the program utilized here in Coppell. Mayor Sheehan reported on the local Arbor Day activities that will be taking place in Coppell. Mayor Sheehan asked Tom Sawyer, Alumni President of the Citizen's Police Academy to present a short report on their current activities at some time in the future. Mayor Sheehan thanked Sharon Logan, Community Relations Information Officer, for her efforts on the program showing on Channel 19 on the Coppell Youth Leadership group. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Metroplex Mayors' Meeting she and Jim Witt, City Manager, attended and TML's concerns for the coming year. Councilmember Chamber Winds Center. Keenan reminded everyone of the Cameretta Performance on April 22nd at the Coppell Arts Councilmember Keenan reminded everyone that the Republican Party will have their Candidate's Forum on April 13th at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. CM04112000 Page 1~5 of 17 Councilmember Keenan reminded everyone that the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be held April 19th. Councilmember Keenan reminded everyone that the Senior Citizen's Luncheon will be held on April 26th. Councilmember York would like to see the Council getting an update on the Wagon Wheel and MacArthur Park Facilities at the first meeting of each month beginning in May. EXECUTIVE SESSION 25. Convene Executive Session (Closed to the Public) Section 551.086, Texas Government Code Deliberation Rel~ardinl~ Economic Development Nel~otiations. 1. Discuss Financial Information from Duke-Weeks Rel~ardinl~ and/or Concerninl~ the Location and Expansion of Business in Coppell throul~h Freeport Tax Exemption. Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 10:18 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 10:44 p.m. and opened the Regular Session. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 26. Necessary Action Resultinl~ from Executive Session. A. Consider a proposal by Duke-Weeks rel~ardinl~ a Freeport Tax Exemption. There was no action necessary under this item. CM04112000 Page 16 of 17 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting -- was adjourned. ..' Candy Sheehan, Mayor ATTEST: Libby Ball, City Secretary CM04112000 Page 17 of 17