CM 2001-03-06"' MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 2001
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Larry Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
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)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
1. Robin Hood/Involving City's standing regarding suit
to challenge school finance under Chapter 41 of the
Texas Education Code.
There was no executive session held due to the fact that there was no new
information to report.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Review of TXU Gas Distribution rate increase.
-- B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Ken Hovland, Rejoice Lutheran Church, led those present in the invocation.
5. Pledge of AlleKlance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
A. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of
March 18-24, 2001 as Poison Prevention Week, and
authorizing the Mayor to sikh.
B. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of
March as Red Cross Month to coincide with the National
Red Cross Month and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamations for the record.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the following Proclamations:
A. A Proclamation naming the week of March 18-24, 2001 as Poison
Prevention Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
B. A Proclamation naming the month of March as Red Cross Month to
coincide with the National Red Cross Month and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
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"' 7. Citizen's Appearances.
No one was signed up to speak under this item.
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: February 27, 2001.
B. Consider approval of awarding Bid # (Q-0101-03 for the
Sidewalk Repair Project to (Quantum Contracting Inc. in
an amount of $72,314.55 as budgeted; and authorizing
the City Manager to sikh.
C. Consider approval of awarding Bid # (Q-0101-02 for the
Reinforced Concrete Pavement Repair Project to Nova
Construction Company Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$350,000 as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager
to siam.
__ D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-186-R,
Duke- Freeport, zoning change request from PD-186
{Planned Development-186) to PD-186R {Planned
Development-186R) to attach a detailed site plan for Lots
4 and 4X, for the development of an approximate 560,000
square foot office/warehouse building on approximately
29.9 acres of property located on the west side of Coppell
Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
E. Consider approval of award of bid numbers (Q-1000-05 and
(Q-0101-04 for the purchase of equipment for the Parks
and Leisure Services Department in the amount of
$120,337.51.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding sidewalk repair.
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Action: --
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda items A, B,
C, D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-289, and E. Councilmember
Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
9. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Nash Manor Addition, Replat of Lot 6,
Block A of the Stringfellow Addition, to allow the platting of
six (6) single-family lots on approximately 2.27 acres of
property located at the end of Nash Street, approximately 395
feet south of Sandy Lake Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Thomas Stroh, representing the applicant, made a presentation to --
Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 9 and advised that
one person had signed up to speak at the Public Hearing and that the
applicant was present to answer any questions.
Jon Smith, 143 S. Moore Road, spoke in favor of this item.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the number of lots for the addition; the
proposed entry wall to thc Addition; what style of home will be built here;
and the possibility of saving the ChinaBerry tree currently on the
property.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
Nash Manor Addition, Replat of Lot 6, Block A of the Stringfellow
Addition, to allow the platting of six (6) single-family lots on
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approximately 2.27 acres of property located at the end of Nash Street,
approximately 395 feet south of Sandy Lake Road with the following
conditions:
1. City Council approval of the alley waiver and the
mountable curbs.
2. Submission, staff review and approval of a
Homeowner's Association Agreement.
3. Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to the
removal of any trees. Trees removed from this site
require retribution under the Tree Preservation
Ordinance of $100.00 per caliper inch removed.
4. The preservation techniques called out in the Tree
Preservation Ordinance must be followed for trees
designated to be preserved on site. If trees are
removed or damaged in addition to those alrady
designated, retribution may be due for those trees.
5. Per the Park Dedication Ordinance, fee of $1,285 per
lot will be required.
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, Block 2, Lots
3A, 3B, 3C, and Common Area 1, Replat and Site Plan, to
replat approximately 37.35 acres of property and allow for the
development of an office/warehouse building on an 11.62-acre
tract of land located at the northwest comer of Freeport
Parkway and Gateway Boulevard.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
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Public Hearing: -.,
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 10 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:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
Gateway Business Park, Block 2, Lots 3A, 3B, 3C, and Common Area 1,
Replat and Site Plan, to replat approximately 37.35 acres of property and
allow for the development of an office/warehouse building on an 11.62-
acre tract of land located at the northwest comer of Freeport Parkway
and Gateway Boulevard with the following conditions:
Replat Conditions:
1. City Council approval of the proposed abandonment of
16,807 square feet of Exchange Circle and dedication
of 5,820 square feet.
2. All right of way improvements shall be made within 90
days from City Council approval. All other matters
related to the abandonment and dedication shall be
resolved within the same time period.
3. No landscaping shall be placed over underground
utilities on lots 3A, 3B, 3C, or common area 1.
Site Plan Conditions:
1. No landscaping shall be placed over underground
utilities.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
11. Consider approval of Freeport North, Lot 1, Site Plan
Amendment, to allow the enlargement/expansion of a
screening wall on 7.1784 acres of property located at the
southeast corner of Northpoint Drive and Royal Lane.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Freeport North, Lot 1, Site
Plan Amendment, to allow the enlargement/expansion of a screening
wall on 7.1784 acres of property located at the southeast comer of
Northpoint Drive and Royal Lane. Councilmember Peters seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Wheeler and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Ralnes, Tunnell, Stover and York voting
in favor of the motion.
12. Consider approval of Magnolia Fisheries, Minor Plat and Site
Plan, to allow the development of an office/warehouse on
approximately 0.773 of an acre of property along the west side
of Coppell Road (217 Coppell Road), approximately 321 feet
north of Sandy Lake Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Issues Discussed:
There were questions about any historical value of the house on the
property.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Magnolia Fisheries, Minor Plat
and Site Plan, to allow the development of an office/warehouse on
approximately 0.773 of an acre of property along the west side of Coppell
Road (217 Coppell Road), approximately 321 feet north of Sandy Lake
Road with the following conditions:
Site Plan Conditions:
-- 1. Elimination of the southern curb cut onto Coppell
Road.
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2. Tree Removal Permit will be required prior to removal
of any trees.
3. The preservation techniques called out in the Tree
Preservation Ordinance must be followed for these
trees designated to be preserved on site. If trees are
removed or damaged in addition to those already
designated, retribution may be due for those trees.
4. No attached or detached signs shall be permitted.
5. Revise the elevations of the building to include a
double row of bricks each extended 3/4 inch with a
soldier course along the top row of the facade.
Minor Plat Conditions:
1. Prior to the submission of a building permit, an on-site
soils testing report must be prepared by a state
licensed professional, trained in septic system design,
and approved by the Chief Plumbing Official to
determine the suitability of the existing septic system
to serve the proposed use. If the result of the soil
testing is negative, connection to a sanitary sewer line
will be mandated.
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion
carried. 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and
York voting in favor of the motion.
13. Consider approval of entering into a contract with Turner
Collie/h Braden Inc.for the design of DeForest Road and Sandy
Lake Road Lift Stations and Force Main Improvements in an
amount of $405,863; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jim witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve entering into a contract with
Turner Collie & Braden Inc. for the design of DeForest Road and Sandy
Lake Road Lift Stations and Force Main Improvements in an amount of
$405,863; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilmember
Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
14. Consider approval of awarding Bid/Contract # {Q-0101-01 for
the reconstruction of Freeport Parkway to quantum
Contracting Inc. in an amount of $778,000; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to the Council.
Ken Griffin,. Director of Engineering and Public Works, made a
presentation to the Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the age of this road.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve awarding Bid/Contract
#Q-0101-01 for the reconstruction of Freeport Parkway to Quantum
Contracting Inc. in an amount of.$778,000; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the
motion.
15. Consider approval of an ordinance or resolution regarding TXU
gas distribution rate change, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
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Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve Ordinance No. 2001-938
regarding TXU gas distribution rate change, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion
carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia,
Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
16. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
17. Mayor' and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding update on Old
Coppell Goal.
B. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding update from
Legislative Committee.
C. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding TML Dinner.
D. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Town Hall Meeting.
E. Report by Councllmember Stover regarding Junior
Achievement.
A. Mayor Sheehan announced that the RFP would be discussed at the
April l0th Work Session and asked for Council input. RFP should
be returned around the first of June and staff will review and make
a recommendation during the month of June on the Old Coppell
Goals.
El. Mayor Sheehan thanked all members of the Legislative Committee
for their work.
C. Mayor Sheehan reported on the TML Dinner she attended.
D. Mayor Sheehan announced that all citizens are invited to attend
the Town Hall Meeting on April 3rdd at 7:00 p.m. The topic of
discussion will the 2001-2002 fiscal year budget.
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E. Councilmember Stover announced that the Junior Achievement
job shadow day will be held on Tuesday, March 20th.
18. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary on this item.
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby Ball, City Secretary
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