CM 2023-07-11255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, July 11, 2023
WES MAYS JOHN JUN
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JIM WALKER KEVIN NEVELS
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH BIJU MATHEW
Place 2 Place 6
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Wes Mays;Jim Walker;Don Carroll;Kevin Nevels;John Jun;Biju Mathew and
Mark Hill
Present 7 -
Brianna Hinojosa-SmithAbsent1 -
Also present were Deputy City Managers Kent Collins and Traci Leach, City Attorney
Robert Hager, and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 11,
2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
Call to Order1.
Mayor Wes Mays called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into the Work Session at 5:30 p.m.
Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Citizen comments will not be heard during the Work Session, but will be heard during
the Regular Session under Citizens' Appearance.
2.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding a proposed veteran’s memorial.
C.Discover Coppell funding proposal presentation.
D.Budget Process and Tax Rate Calculation presentation.
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E.Discussion regarding inflationary impacts to the budget and planning.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:32 p.m. and reconvened into
the Regular Session at 7:40 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.3.
Parvin Izadi, with Allies in Community, gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance4.
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations
5.Presentation of a Proclamation designating June 21, 2023, as “Yoga
Day”.
Mayor Wes Mays presented a Proclamation declaring June 21, 2023, as "Yoga
Day", to Srinivas Chilukuri and guests.
6.City Manager report and de-brief on Village Parkway Pump Station.
City Manager Mike Land gave a de-brief regarding the Village Parkway Pump
Station and water outage.
Citizens’ Appearance7.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Dave Schauf, 215 Westwind Drive, spoke regarding the proposed budget for
2024 and water billing.
Consent Agenda8.
A.Consider approval of the minutes: June 13, 2023, and June 16, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider appointment of Kent Hafemann to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2024.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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C.Consider accepting the resignation of Lisa Reynolds from the Ethics
Review Panel.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-308-C, Kroger Fuel Station, a
zoning change request from S-1098R2-C (Special Use Permit-1098
Revision 2-Commercial) to PD-308-C (Planned
Development-308-Commercial), to allow a new fuel service station with 5
fuel pumps located at 950 E. Sandy Lake Road; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Consent Agenda Items A through D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-792
End of Consent Agenda
9.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a zoning change request from PD-295-HC
(Planned Development-295-Highway Commercial) to PD-295R4-HC
(Planned Development-295 Revision 4-Highway Commercial), to
approve a Detail Site Plan for a Popeyes Chicken sit down/drive-thru
restaurant on 0.97 acres of property located on the south side of SH 121
between Freeport Parkway and Northwestern Drive.
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council.
The applicant, Clay Cristy with Claymoore Engineering, was present to answer
any questions of City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one had signed
up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, to close the Public Hearing and approve the
agenda item with the following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the Detail Engineering review.
2. A plat will be required showing the revised fire lanes and easements.
3. PD Conditions:
a. To allow for the attached building signage of 62.3-sf as shown on the
elevations.
b. That all other signage shall comply with City regulations.
c. The brick on the trash enclosure shall match the brick on the building and
have a pedestrian opening.
d. Plans for the linear park shall require staff approval.
e. Future sidewalk to be constructed by property owner when deemed
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necessary by the City Engineer.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a zoning change request from PD-295-HC
(Planned Development-295-Highway Commercial) to PD-295R5-HC
(Planned Development-295 Revision 5-Highway Commercial, to approve
a Detail Site Plan for a Tim Hortons restaurant and drive-thru on 0.76
acres of property located on the south side of SH 121 between Freeport
Parkway and Northwestern Drive, southwest of the QT.
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council.
The applicant, Clay Cristy with Claymoore Engineering, was present to answer
any questions of City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one had signed
up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, to close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda
item with the following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the Detail Engineering review.
2. A plat will be required showing the revised fire lanes and easements.
3. PD Conditions:
a. To allow for the attached building signage of 49.8-sf as shown on the
elevations.
b. All other signage shall comply with City regulations.
c. Plans for the focal point/linear park shall require staff approval.
d. Parking shall be allowed in the front yard as shown.
e. The brick on the trash enclosure shall match the brick on the building and
have a pedestrian opening.
f. Future sidewalk to be constructed by property owner when deemed
necessary by the City Engineer.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of text change amendments to the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 12, Article 35, Accessory Structure Regulations;
removing the verbiage of required materials and exception thereto;
allowing for pool cabanas with a ¾ bath (toilet, sink & shower),
workshops with a ½ bath (toilet, sink), and other accessory structures
with a utility sink or ¾ bath; specifically prohibiting sleeping chambers in
all accessory buildings; amending the minimum setbacks and maximum
heights of accessory structures; amending verbiage from pool “liner” to
pool “shell”; and revising carport regulations; approving an Ordinance for
the same; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Mayor Wes Mays announced that Public Hearing Nos. 11, 12, and 13 will be
presented together.
Mayor Wes Mays opened Public Hearing Nos. 11, 12, and 13, and stated that no
one had signed up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Jim Walker, to close Public Hearing No. 11 and approve
Agenda Item No. 11 without revisions to the carport regulations.
The motion carried by the following vote (4-3):
Aye: Mayor Wes Mays, Councilmember Jim Walker, Councilmember Don
Carroll, Councilmember Kevin Nevels
Nay: Mayor Pro Tem John Jun, Councilmember Biju Mathew, Councilmember
Mark Hill
As authorized by Section 3.05 of the Home Rule Charter, the mayor shall vote
only in a case of a tie on all propositions before the City Council, but shall
have no power to veto.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-793
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider text change amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
12, Article 31-3(2) (Off-street loading spaces all districts); amending the
off-street parking requirements for kindergartens, day schools, and
similar child training and care establishments; allowing for 3 parking
spaces in lieu of the required circular drive; approving an Ordinance for
the same, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, to close the Public Hearing and approve the
agenda item. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-794
13.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of text change amendments to the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 12, Article 29(B)(ii), Provisions for Business Zoning
Districts, increasing the maximum allowable attached building sign area
from 0.5 sq. ft. to 1 sq. ft. per aggregate linear foot of frontage for tenants
with multiple facades that face two public streets, approving an
Ordinance for the same; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, to close the Public Hearing and approve the
agenda item. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-795
14.Consider approval of text change amendments to the Code of
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Ordinances - Amending Chapter 6 ‘Business Regulations’, Article 6-15
‘Temporary Signs’, by amending Section 6-15-6 ‘Provisions for
Temporary (On-Premises) Signs by amending Section 2, Subsections
(A)(ii), (B) (ii) and (E) and by amending Section 3, reducing the setback
from 15 feet to 10 feet; approving an Ordinance for the same; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Wes Mays announced that Agenda Items Nos. 14 and 15 will be
presented and considered together.
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Jim Walker, to approve Agenda Item Nos. 14 and 15. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2023-1597
15.Consider approval of text change amendments to the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 3 ‘City Departments’, Article 3-5 ‘Solid Waste
Recyclable Materials and Yard Trimming Program’, Section 3-5-9
‘Location for city program collection at residential properties’, to
distinguish the collection location and container removal regulations for
residential properties that receive pick-up on the street-side or alley-side
of the home.
Approved under Agenda Item No. 15.
Enactment No: OR 2023-1598
16.Consider award of RFQ #193 Architectural Services Fire Station 5 to
PGAL Inc. Corporation, including architectural and engineering services
related to the design, construction documents and administration in the
amount of $875,000.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all
necessary documents.
Assistant Fire Chief Tim Oates gave a presentation to City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, to approve the agenda item. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
17.
City Manager Mike Land gave the following project updates:
Moore Road Boardwalk – The contractor continues to construct the drainage
outfall. Once complete, they will place more beams, tread, and handrails on
the boardwalk. This project is approximately 75% complete.
The Duck Pond Park Improvements – The contractor is working on the concrete
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channel north of the park. Wildlife is a high concern for the City and the public,
and we are researching solutions for containment. This park is closed to the
public for the duration of the project.
Thweatt Park – Construction mobilization began last week. The pond will be
dewatered, and the park will be closed to the public for the duration of the
project.
S. Belt Line – The contractor continues installation of the median irrigation /
landscaping. Traffic signal work continues, placing the new controllers in
service and striping will begin Monday to prepare for the opening of S. Belt
Line from Southwestern to Dividend by the end of next week.
Moore Road Pavement Repair - Moore Road traffic control/mobilization is
underway in the school zone and will be continuing until school starts - this is
the Sandy Lake/Moore Road project that has been ongoing in partnership with
Dallas County.
Dart - MacArthur track work - The contractors are removing pavement and
beginning storm drain relocations on Phase 1.
Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.18.
It’s officially budget season for the City of Coppell, and the annual budget
process starts with YOU! City staff uses input from residents and businesses to
inform proposed projects and programs. As part of the annual budget process,
City Council holds numerous public workshops in July, and you are
encouraged to get involved, attend, and provide feedback! All budget
workshops will be held at Town Center, in the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
Dates are as follows:
• Thursday, July 13th at 6 p.m. to discuss service organizations and Special
Revenue funds.
• Tuesday, July 18th at 6 p.m. to discuss General Fund and Debt Service Fund.
• Monday, July 24th at 6 p.m. to discuss Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund and
Initial Proposed budget.
• Thursday, July 27th at 6 p.m. for a Final Budget Review.
Learn all about the City of Coppell budget and how to get involved at
coppelltx.gov/budget! Have budget-related questions or comments? Email us
at budgetinput@coppelltx.gov.
Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
19.
Nothing to report.
Necessary Action from Executive Session.20.
There was no Executive Session.
Adjournment21.
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
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urned at 9:27 p.m.
John Jun, Mal or r Tern
ATTES :
Ashley Owens, Cit ecretary
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