CM 2023-10-10255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
6:00 PM Council ChambersTuesday, October 10, 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;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;Kevin
Nevels;John Jun;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Present 8 -
Also present were Deputy City Managers Traci Leach and Kent Collins, City Attorney
Bob Hager, and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October
10, 2023, at 6:00 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 6:00 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.Overview of Code Compliance Processes.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
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Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 6:47 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session at 7:30 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.3.
Rev. Tom Palmer, with First United Methodist Church in Coppell, gave the
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance4.
Coppell Fire Department Honor Guard posted the colors and led the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamations
5.Presentation of a Proclamation celebrating the 10-year anniversary of
Pastor Tom Palmer serving at First United Methodist Church of Coppell.
Mayor Wes Mays read the Proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Rev. Tom Palmer with First United Methodist Church in Coppell.
6.Presentation of a Proclamation designating the month of October,
“National Breast Cancer Awareness Month”.
Mayor Wes Mays read the Proclamation into the record and presented the
same to members of Pink Soles in Motion.
7.Presentation of a Proclamation designating the month of October, as
“Fire Prevention Month”.
Mayor Wes Mays read the Proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Fire Chief Kevin Richardson and Life Safety Park Manager Bethany
Everett.
Citizens’ Appearance8.
Mayor Wes Mays stated that no one signed up to speak.
Consent Agenda9.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: September 26, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-210R2-SF-9, a zoning
change request from PD-210-SF-9, to approve a short-term rental on
0.22 acres of property located at 416 Kaye Street; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
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K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-799
C.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-264R-RBN5 (Planned
Development-264 Revised-Residential Urban Neighborhood 5) to allow
the removal of five (5) Leyland Cypress Trees on 7.1 acres of property
located on Common Area Lot 1X, Block D, Easthaven (Eastlake); and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-800
D.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-311-LI, a zoning change
request from LI to allow the construction of an accessory tank farm
structure and approximate 3,000 square foot building addition to the
existing office/warehouse building on approximately 8 acres, being a
portion of Lot 3R1, Block 8 located at 508 Wrangler Drive; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-801
E.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-308R-C, Kroger Fuel Station,
a zoning change request from PD-308-C (Planned
Development-308-Commercial) to PD-308R-C (Planned
Development-308 Revised-Commercial), to allow a revised site plan for
a new fuel service station with five (5) fuel pumps located at 950 E.
Sandy Lake Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-802
F.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas
amending Ordinance No. 2022-1584, the budget for Fiscal Year October
1, 2022, through September 30, 2023; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2023-1601
G.Consider approval of purchase and installation of a new LED overhead
lighting system for the indoor pool area at The CORE from Nema 3, as
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provided for in the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation
(CRDC) Fund Balance; in the amount of $81,868.86; and authorizing the
City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
H.Consider approval to purchase one (1) Ford Expedition with upfit
package from Chastang Ford; through BuyBoard Purchasing
Cooperative #601-19; for replacement of an existing vehicle; as provided
for in the Capital Replacement Fund; in the amount of $118,470.00; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
I.Consider approval of two (2) Fire Trucks from Siddons Martin
Emergency Group; through BuyBoard #651-21; for replacement of
existing vehicles; as provided for in the Capital Replacement Fund; in the
amount of $3,163,740.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
J.Consider approval of Bid Q-0823-02 for the Fire Department uniform
contracts with Five Star Embroidery, in the amount of $83,982.00; as
budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
K.Consider approval to purchase replacement Fire Personal Protective
Ensembles, Bunker Gear, for Structural Fire Fighting (coat, pants,
escape belt/harness, and suspenders) from North American Fire
Equipment Company through Buy Board contract #698-23 in the amount
of $75,264.00 as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
K be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-134R2-SF-7, Coppell Greens Lot 11, Block F,
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a zoning change request to allow for a reduction in setbacks between a
proposed pool and the existing residence on 0.17 acres of property
located at 856 Mullrany Drive at the request of John Wittenberg, being
represented by Tony Martin of Robertson Pools, Inc.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one 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 subject to the following conditions:
1. An Engineered Plan or Letter from a registered professional engineer be
submitted at time of permitting.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of text change amendment to the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 12, Article 35 "Accessory Structures" Section 3
"In-ground and above-ground swimming pools and spas" Subsection C -
Distance from the main structure.
STAFF REP.: Matt Steer
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one signed up
to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, 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-803
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of S-1266-SF-7, 1334 Bradford Drive (STR), a zoning
change request from SF-7 (Single-Family-7) to S-1266-SF-7 (Special
Use Permit-1266 - Single-Family-7) to consider allowing a short-term
rental on 0.22 acres of property located at 1334 Bradford Drive, at the
request of Marcia and Steve Allen, the property owners.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Senior Planner Mary Paron-Boswell gave a presentation to City Council.
The applicant, Steve Allen, 1334 Bradford Drive, Coppell, was present to
answer any questions of City Council.
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Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one signed up
to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember John Jun, to close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda
item subject to the following conditions:
1. PD Conditions:
a. To obtain a STR permit prior to their current one expiring.
b. Notify staff of any change of property ownership.
The motion carried by the following vote (6-1):
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem John Jun, Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith,
Councilmember Don Carroll, Councilmember Kevin Nevels, Councilmember
Biju Mathew, Councilmember Mark Hill
Nay: Councilmember Jim Walker
13.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-259R3-SF-7 & 9, Blackberry Farm, a zoning
change request from PD-259R2-SF-7 & 9 (Planned Development
259-Revision 2 - Single-Family 7 & 9) to PD-259R3-SF-7 & 9 Planned
Development 259-Revision 3 - Single-Family 7 & 9) to provide a new
concept and detail plan that would allow for a gated community and
private streets, over two phases (54 residential lots in Phase 1 and nine
(9) residential lots in Phase 2 and associated common area lots) with a
change in the amenities provided (a pool and pickle ball courts in lieu of
gardens for Lot 2X, Block C), on approximately 54.8 acres of land
located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 750 feet
northeast of Starleaf Road (extended), at the request of Denton Creek
Land Company, LTD and Blackberry Farms, LTD, being represented by
Jon Dostert of Holmes Builders.
STAFF REP.: Mary Paron-Boswell
Senior Planner Mary Paron-Boswell gave a presentation to City Council.
The applicant, Terry Holmes, 510 Country Lane, was present to answer any
questions of City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one signed up
to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Jim Walker, to close the Public Hearing and approve the
agenda item with the following conditions and conditions requested by the
applicant:
1. All of the previously approved PD conditions remain in place.
2. To allow for a gated community with private streets that must be maintained
by the HOA, this would
include maintenance of the bridge and street signs.
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3. The CCR’s must be updated to address the changes in the maintenance of
the streets, bridge, amenity area, wall maintenance and entry feature
maintenance.
4. The existing plats must be vacated, and new plats must be filed that show
the streets as private and part of
a Common Area, to be maintained by the HOA.
5. To approve the entry feature and sign.
Conditions requested by the applicant:
1. Developer will have the option for material storage on one lot of developer's
choice. Lot would be fenced with 6'-8' high stained cedar wood fence. The
fence would be set at build line at front of property. Material Storage lot would
possibly move during build out of development.
2. Developer would have the option to change to masonry monument street
signs or decorative steel street signs per staff approval.
3. Building permits for houses may be issued before completion of front screen
walls and entry gates. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until
subdivision is completed. This would be similar to the landscaping and
completion of Lot 2X per existing PD.
Councilmember Jim Walker withdrew his second. The motion failed due to
lack of a second.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jim Walker, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, to postpone the Public Hearing to the October
24, 2023, City Council meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote (6-1):
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem John Jun, Councilmember Jim Walker, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, Councilmember Don Carroll, Councilmember Kevin
Nevels, Councilmember Biju Mathew
Nay: Councilmember Mark Hill
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
14.
City Manager Mike Land gave the following updates:
Moore Road Boardwalk – This project is at 99% completion. The contractor
completed all punch list items set forth by City staff following the final
inspection. The contractor is currently working on landscaping while City staff
prepare for the official Ribbon Cutting that is scheduled at the Moore Road
Boardwalk on Thursday, October 19 at 10AM. With the rainfall that we received
during the past of couple of weeks, it is estimated that approximately 60% of
the pond is filled.
The Duck Pond Park Improvements – This project is approximately at 60%
completion and on schedule. The contractor continues to make improvements
to the park as outlined in the scope of work.
Thweatt Park – This project is approximately at 90% completion and on
schedule. The contractor continues to work on final punch list items set forth by
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City staff following the final inspection with landscaping scheduled in the
coming weeks .
October 10 , 2023
S. Belt Line -The contractor is continuing the utility installation and subgrade
preparation on phase 3.
Village Parkway Pump Station Generator -We are expecting the final testing
next week.
Woodhurst Reconstruction -We had a preconstruction meeting with the
contractor today and due to delays in some materials we plan to begin
construction after the new year. Prior to starting , we will host a public meeting.
15. Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.
Coppell Arts Center is pleased to announce some new surprises coming to Old
Town Coppell in October. On Thursday , October 12 , beginning at 5 p .m ., the
Coppell Arts Center will host food trucks from Hook & Ladder and Cajun on the
go!, as well as music from local DFW band Jukebox Heroes , as a pre-show to
Four Day Weekend. Food trucks will arrive at 5 p .m . and tickets for the Four
Day Weekend show can be purchased at coppellartscenter.org .
Join the City of Coppell on October 19 at 10 a.m . for the official ribbon cutting
to commemorate the return of the Moore Road Boardwalk! In the event of
inclement weather, the ribbon cutting will be moved to Tuesday, October 24 .
16. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Nothing to report.
17. Necessary Acti on from Executive Session
18. Adjournment
ATTEST :
City of Coppell, Texas
There was no Executive Session .
There being no further business before this Council , the meeting adjourned at
9 :18 PM .
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