CM 2001-05-08 MINUTES OF MAY 8, 2001
Thc City Council of thc City of Coppcll met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in thc City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. Thc 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
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, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into Work Session.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
2. Convene Work Session A. Presentation by Tim Branchau regarding Electric
Deregulation and City Facilities.
B. Discussion regarding Boards/Commissions Annual
Application Schedule.
C. Discussion regarding Concession Stand at Aquatic Center.
D. Discussion regarding Royal Lane Improvements.
E. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
Ken Hovland, Pastor, Rejoice Lutheran Church, led those present in the
invocation.
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4. Pledge of Allegiance.
Boy Scout Troop 842 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Canvass returns of the May 5, 2001 Municipal Election,
approval of an order declaring the results of said election and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Robert Hager, City Attorney, read the Canvass of Returns and
Declaration of Results of election into the record showing the following
number of votes:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor 534
Jayne Peters, Place 2 517
Marsha Tunnell, Place 4 498
Dave Herring, Place 6 395
Larry Wheeler, Place 6 326
Councilmember York moved to approve the Canvass of the May 5, 2001,
Municipal Election and the Order Declaring the Results. Councilmember
Stover 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.
6. Swearing-in of Mayor and Councilmembers Place 2, 4 and 6.
The Honorable Marion Moseley, Judge of the Coppell Municipal Court,
swore in Mayor Candy Sheehan.
Mayor Sheehan swore in Councilmember Jayne Peters, Place 2;
Councilmember Marsha Tunnell, Place 4; and Councilmember Dave
Herring, Place 6.
Mayor Sheehan presented a plaque to Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler at this time.
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7. Consider appointment of Mayor Pro Tem as required by Section
3.05 of the Home Rule Charter.
Councilmember Stover moved to nominate Bill York to the position of
Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell,
Stover, Herring and York voting in favor of the motion.
The City Council at this point consisted of:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Bill York, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Dave Herring, Councilmember
8. Presentation of scholarship by Community Credit Union.
This item was pulled and will be considered at the May 22, 2001
meeting.
9. Presentation by Boy Scout Troop No. 842.
Boy Scout Troop No. 842 presented a wooden puzzle map of the United
States that the Troop made for the Spirit of Coppell Days to be held
May 19 - 20, 2001.
10. Consider selection of Coppell Woman of the Year for 2001.
Jeanne Heath, representing the Coppell Senior Center, recommended
Leslie Shindler to be Coppell Woman of the Year 2001.
Councilmember Peters moved to approve the recommendation of Leslie
Shindler as Coppell Woman of the Year for 2001. Councilmember Raines
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York
and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
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11. Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
12. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: April 24, 2001
April 30, 2001.
B. Consider approval of the resignation of Jamshed Jamadar
from the Board of Adjustment.
C. Consider approval of a contract for the collection of
delinquent taxes between Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager
& Smith, LLP and Linebarger, Heard, Goggan, Blair,
Graham, Pena & Sampson, LLP and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
D. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 3,
Section 3-1-12 of the Code of Ordinances to amend the
Daily Water Conservation Plan; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for proposed text
change to amend Section 34-2-12(E) of the Coppell Zoning
Ordinance, to lengthen the time limit currently permitted
for the planting of replacement trees from a three-month
extension to a six-month extension, and authorizing the
mayor to sign.
F. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-114R,
zoning change request from PD-114-SF-7 (Planned
Development-114, Single Family-7) and SF-12 (Single
Family-12) to PD-114R PPlanned Development-114R,
Residential/Rest Home/Nursing Home), to allow the
development of a Retirement Community on
approximately 50.17 acres of property located along the
south side of Sandy Lake Road, 1200' east of MacArthur
Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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G. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1042R,
Kentucky Fried Chicken/Pizza Hut, zoning change
request to amend the Special Use Permit to include Pizza
Hut and revise elevations and signage, on approximately
0.70 of an acre of property to be located at 135 S. Denton
Tap Road, and authorizing the mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation regarding the changes to
the Water Conservation Plan that are being adopted at this meeting.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding corrections to the minutes as follows to
the April 30, 2001 minutes: Page 2, Item 3 - Executive Session should
state that Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler adjourned the Executive Session
instead of Mayor Sheehan.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A with
corrections as follows: Page 2, Item 3 - Executive Session should state
that Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler adjourned the Executive Session instead of
Mayor Sheehan; B, C, D carrying Ordinance No. 2001-946, E carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-292, F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-293,
and G carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-294. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York
and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
13. Reconsideration of U-Haul International, Site Plan, to allow the
construction of a three-story mini-storage facility on
approximately 2.02 acres of property located along the south
side of S.H. 121, east of Denton Tap Road.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
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Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to remand the U-Haul International site
plan back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and
recommendation at its June 21st meeting. Councilmember Peters
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York
and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1182R, CC's Coffee House,
zoning change request from PD-178R S.U.P. (Planned
Development Special Use Permit) 1182, to PD 178R, S.U.P.
(Planned Development Special Use Permit) 1182R Special Use
Permit to amend the Special Use Permit to allow a revision to
the proposed signage to be located in the Town Center West
Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap 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 14 and advised that
no one had signed up to speak at the Public Hearing and that the
applicant was present to answer any questions.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding when the sign could be placed on the
building.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1182R, CC's Coffee House, zoning change request from
PD-178R S.U.P. (Planned Development Special Use Permit) 1182, to
PD-178R, S.U.P. (Planned Development Special Use Permit) 1182R
Special Use Permit to amend the Special Use Permit to allow a revision to
the proposed signage to be located in the Town Center West Retail Center
at 171 N. Denton Tap Road. Councilmember Herring seconded the
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motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and Herring
voting in favor of the motion.
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1185, Sergio's Market,
Inc./Mangia! Market & Bakery, zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to C-SUP (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to
allow the operation of an approximately 1,800 square foot
market and bakery to be located in Coppell Crossing IV
Shopping Center at 777 S. MacArthur Boulevard.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Joe Falvo, Applicant, answered questions of Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 15 and advised that
no one had signed up to speak at the Public Hearing and that the
applicant was present to answer any questions.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the seating that will be available and
when will Sergio's be open for business.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case
No. S-1185, Sergio's Market, Inc./Mangia! Market & Bakery, zoning
change request from C (Commercial) to C-SUP (Commercial, Special Use
Permit), to allow the operation of an approximately 1,800 square foot
market and bakery to be located in Coppell Crossing IV Shopping Center
at 777 S. MacArthur Boulevard with the following conditions:
1. The hours of operation being limited to Monday
through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday:
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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2. The development of this property shall be in
accordance with the site plan, elevations, floor plan
and sign plans.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
16. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1137R, First United Methodist
Church, zoning change request from SF-7 and SF-12, SUP 1137
and SUP 1052 (Sintile Family-7 and Sintile Family-12, Special
Use Permits) to SF-7 and SF-12, SUP 1137R and SUP 1052
(Single Family-7 and Single Family-12, Special Use Permits) to
allow a revision to the west parking lot, on approximately
11.84 acres of property located at the northwest and northeast
corners of Bethel School Road and Heartz 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 16 and advised that
no one had signed up to speak at the Public Hearing and that the
applicant was present to answer any questions.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion asking if anyone had kept the City appraised on
how this new experimental product was working.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1137R, First United Methodist Church, zoning change
request from SF-7 and SF-12, SUP 1137 and SUP 1052 (Single Family-7
and Single Family-12, Special Use Permits) to SF-7 and SF-12, SUP
1137R and SUP 1052 (Single Family-7 and Single Family-12, Special
Use Permits) to allow a revision to the west parking lot, on approximately
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11.84 acres of property located at the northwest and northeast corners of
Bethel School Road and Heartz Road with the following conditions:
1. An amendment to this SUP will be required, including
the establishment of a detailed site plan, elevations,
signage, parking, fire lanes and circulation prior to the
construction of the "future building" as noted on the
site plan.
2. The Bradford Pear trees will be replaced by Aristocrat
Pear Trees as required by the Ordinance.
3. Bring a final report on the existing product to Council
within 60 days.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
17. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of First United Methodist Church, Section
Two, Replat, to allow a revision to the west parking lot on
approximately 7.039 acres of property located at the northwest
corner of Bethel School Road and Heartz 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 17 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 Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the First United Methodist Church, Section Two, Replat, to allow a
revision to the west parking lot on approximately 7.039 acres of property
located at the northwest corner of Bethel School Road and Heartz Road.
Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
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Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
18. Consider approval of Gateway Business Park No. 3, Lot 1, Block
A, Revised Site Plan and Final Plat, request to allow the
construction of two approximately 32,061 square foot
office/warehouse buildings on 7.863 acres of property located
at the northeast corner of Freeport Parkway and Airline Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Gateway Business Park
No. 3, Lot 1, Block A, Revised Site Plan and Final Plat, request to allow
the construction of two approximately 32,061 square foot
office/warehouse buildings on 7.863 acres of property located at the
northeast corner of Freeport Parkway and Airline Drive with the following
condition:
1. The letter dated April 2, 2001 attached to the agenda
request form; outlining improvements to the drainage
channel on lot iX.
2. Colors consistent with the colorboard presented to
Council.
Mayor Pro Tem York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
19. Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with Dallas
County for improvements to State Road from Sandy Lake Road
to Ruby Road and Ruby Road from Coppell Road to State Road
in an amount not to exceed $183,896.00. Using current
remaining funds from previous work performed on Bethel Road
of $13,145.67 and using remaining funds from previous work
performed on West Sandy Lake Road of $76,076.16 requires
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that the difference of $94,674.17 be paid to Dallas County; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the time frame of the Creekview project,
which will allow for another entrance and exit out of this area.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve an interlocal agreement with
Dallas County for improvements to State Road from Sandy Lake Road to
Ruby Road and Ruby Road from Coppell Road to State Road in an
amount not to exceed $183,896.00. Using current remaining funds from
previous work performed on Bethel Road of $13,145.67 and using
remaining funds from previous work performed on West Sandy Lake
Road of $76,076.16 requires that the difference of $94,674.17 be paid to
Dallas County; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines,
Tunnell, Stover and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
20. Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
21. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Opening Day of
Wagon Wheel Park.
B. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Dallas regional
Mobility Coalition.
C. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Metroplex Mayors'
Association.
D. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Coppell Rotary Club.
E. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding NTCOG Board of
Directors.
F. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding The Centerpiece of
Technology Council.
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G. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding the Coppell
International Music Exchange.
H. Report by Councilmember Tunnell regarding the
Metrocrest Prayer Breakfast.
A. Mayor Sheehan announced that the Opening Day at Wagon Wheel
Park was delayed due to rain. It has been rescheduled for
Saturday, May 12, 2001.
B. Mayor Sheehan stated that at the May 4th meeting of the Dallas
Regional Mobility Coalition there was discussion regarding the
current bills in Legislation at this time.
Mayor Sheehan also stated that there was a vote held last week on
the Photographic Traffic Signal which had ended in a tie vote. This
may be reconsidered at a later date.
Mayor Sheehan also announced that the North Texas Tollway
Authority is holding a Public Hearing on the Super Connector
May 31, 2001 at Carrollton City Hall and Coppell will have
representation at the Hearing.
C. Mayor Sheehan announced that her term as President of the
Metroplex Mayors' Association has expired and she thanked Jim
Witt, City Manager, and Kathy Bowling, Executive Secretary, for all
their assistance during her term as President.
D. Mayor Sheehan thanked the Coppell Rotary Club for their support
of the Coppell High School students.
E. Mayor Sheehan asked for support from the Council for her
nomination to the North Texas Council of Government's Board of
Directors Executive Board.
F. Mayor Sheehan announced that The Centerpiece of Technology
Council held their inaugural luncheon today and Governor Rick
Perry was the keynote speaker.
G. Mayor Sheehan announced that a Finnish high school group will
be arriving in Coppell on June 26 at 3:30 p.m. They will hold a
free concert on July 5th at 8:00 p.m. at the Coppell High School.
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H. Councilmember Tunnell stated that she and Councilmember
Garcia attended the 'Metrocrest Prayer Breakfast on Thursday,
May3, 2001 and it was-an excellent presentation by Pat
Summerall (spelling).
22. Necessary Action Resulting from' Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
Adjournment.
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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