CM 2001-06-12MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 2001
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, June 12, 2001, 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
Bill York, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Diana Raines, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Dave Herring, 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, determined that a quorum
was present and convened into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code
Consultation with City Attorney.
1. Proposed litigation regarding Animal Shelter.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:14 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 6:17 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A.
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Presentation by James
Fiberfence.
Discussion of Coppell Health
Directors.
Discussion of Special Election.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
Williams regarding
Facilities Board of
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Invocation.
Rod Culver, Coppell First Assembly of God, led those present in the
invocation.
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Pledge of Alletliance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a Proclamation honoring the Coppell
Softball Team as Class 5A State Champions, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the Proclamation for the record and presented
the same to the Coppell High School Girl's Softball team and
coach.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to approve a Proclamation honoring
the Coppell Softball Team as Class 5A State Champions, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell 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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Annual State of the Court Address presented by the
Honorable Marian Moseley.
Presentation:
Marian Moseley, Municipal Judge, presented a report to the
Council.
Citizen's Appearances.
There was no one signed up to speak under this item.
9. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: May 22, 2001.
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Consider approval of a License Agreement between
the City of Coppell and Carrollton Farmers Branch
Independent School District for the use of right-of-
way to have telecommunication lines installed and
related appurtenances; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
Land Use and Development
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Consider approval of an Ordinance abandoning a 15-
foot drainage easement along the front of Lot 1,
Block I of a Replat of a Part of Freeport North
(proposed to be Lo.t. 1, Block I of .Northpoint
Addition), and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
De
Consider approval of an Ordinance for 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 11.84 acres of
property located at the northwest and northeast
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corners of Bethel School Road and Heartz Road, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-
1182R, CC's Coffee House, zoning change request
from PD-178R {Planned Development-178R) S-1182
to PD-178R-S.U.P 1182R {Planned Development-
178R, Special Use Permit), to allow a revision of the
signage for the coffee shop located in the Town
Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap
Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Issues Discussed:
Item D was pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered
separately.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B,
C carrying Ordinance No. 2001-951, and E carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-296. Councilmember Tunnell 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.
9D.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for 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
11.84 acres of property located at the northwest and
northeast corners of Bethel School Road and Heartz Road,
and authorizing the Mayor to sitln.
Issues Discussed:
Mayor Pro Tem York added a condition to Section 2 as follows:
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Section 2:
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Action:
All existing Bradford Pear trees shall be relocated on the site,
thereafter such trees shall be replaced according to the then
current tree palette.
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-295
for 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 11.84 acres of property located
at the northwest and northeast corners of Bethel School Road and
Heartz Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign with the following
condition:
Section 2:
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All existing Bradford Pear trees shall be relocated on the site,
thereafter such trees shall be replaced according to the then
current tree palette.
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.
10.
Consider approval of a Resolution establishintl the Fiscal
Policy of the City of Coppell in reference to creating
corporations that are elilgible to issue tax exempt debt,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve Resolution No. 2001-0612.1
establishing the Fiscal Policy of the City of Coppell in reference to
creating corporations that are eligible to issue tax exempt debt,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Garcia
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
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York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover
and Herring voting in favor of the motion.
11.
Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing and
approving the creation of a health facilities development
corporation on behalf of the City of Coppell, Texas;
approvintl articles of incorporation, appointment of
Directors, and approving by laws, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No.
2001-0612.2 authorizing and approving the creation of a health
facilities development corporation on behalf of the City of Coppell,
Texas; approving articles of incorporation, appointment of
Directors as follows:
Names
Date of Expiration of Term
Lee Foreman
Doug Stover
Diana Raines
Jay Turner
William McGinnis
May 2, 2002
May 2, 2003
May 2, 2004
May 2, 2005
May 2, 2006
And approving by laws, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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.
12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1186-Potter Concrete,
zonintl chantle request from LI {Light Industrial) to LI-SUP
{Industrial, Special Use Permit), to allow for the operation
of a concrete batch plant, for a period not to exceed one
year, on approximately 1.16 acres of property located
approximately 900 feet west of the intersection of
Creekview & Royal, on the west side of Creekview Drive.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 12 and advised
that no one had signed up to speak.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the letter received from Fellowship
Church stating that the Church does not have a problem the
proposed use.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. S-1186-Potter Concrete, zoning change request
from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-SUP (Industrial, Special Use Permit),
to allow for the operation of a concrete batch plant, for a period not
to exceed one year, on approximately 1.16 acres of property located
approximately 900 feet west of the intersection of Creekview &
Royal, on the west side of Creekview Drive with the following
conditions:
The applicant shall be permitted to remain
operational on the subject site for a period not to
exceed one year from date of ordinance
adoption, while maintaining the required
permits through the Texas Natural Resources
Conservation Commission.
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The applicant shall provide a copy of all TNRCC
permits to the City.
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Once operations of the concrete batch plant
cease, the applicant shall restore the subject site
to its original condition.
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.
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13.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-190 Trinity Shores,
zonintl chantle request from R (Retail) to PD- SF-9
(Planned Development - Single-Family-9) to allow the
development of 19 single-family homes on approximately
7.31 acres of property located on the south side of Sandy
Lake Road, west of the Trinity River.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to Council.
Mathew Marchant, 2125 North Josey Lane, Suite 100, Carrollton,
Applicant, answered questions from the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 13 and advised
that no one had signed up to speak.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the Trinity River and this property;
and how current trees be affected by this development.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. PD-190 Trinity Shores, zoning change request
from R (Retail) to PD- SF-9 (Planned Development - Single-Family-
9) to allow the development of 19 single-family homes on
approximately 7.31 acres of property located on the south side of
Sandy Lake Road, west of the Trinity River with the following
conditions:
The final plat shall not be filed prior to the
release of the updated F.E.M.A. maps, indicating
that this property has been removed from the
flood plain.
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Approval of the Homeowner's
documents by the City Attorney.
association
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Add decorative metal fence on the lots on the
South side of the property.
Councilmember Herring 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 Trinity Shores, Preliminary Plat, to
allow the platting of 19 single-family lots on
approximately 7.31 acres of property located on the
south side of Sandy Lake Road, west of the Trinity River.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to Council.
Public Hearinti:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 14 and advised
that no one had signed up to speak.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Trinity Shores, Preliminary Plat, to allow the platting of 19
single-family lots on approximately 7.31 acres of property located
on the south side of Sandy Lake Road, west of the Trinity River
with the following conditions:
The final plat shall not be filed prior to the
release of the updated F.E.M.A. maps, indicating
that this property has been removed from the
flood plain.
Approval of the Homeowner's
documents by the City Attorney.
Association
All planned development conditions shall be
reflected on the Final Plat.
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Councilmember Tunnell 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.
15.
Consider approval of Coppell Middle School West, Site
Plan and Final Plat, to allow the construction of a service
center with bus/maintenance vehicle parking, several
building additions, reconstruction of the concession
building, and re-paving of the parking lot on
approximately 51.7 acres of property located
approximately 250 feet west of the intersection of
Wrangler and Crestside Drives (1301 Wrangler Drive).
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to Council.
Robert Howman, Engineer, answered questions of Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the bus parking.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve Coppell Middle School
West, Site Plan and Final Plat, to allow the construction of a
service center with bus/maintenance vehicle parking, several
building additions, reconstruction of the concession building, and
re-paving of the parking lot on approximately 51.7 acres of
property located approximately 250 feet west of the intersection of
Wrangler and Crestside Drives (1301 Wrangler Drive) with the
following conditions:
The applicant shall schedule a meeting with the
City regarding existing and proposed water lines,
prior to City Council review. (Meet prior to filing
final plat.)
Provide looped fire lane. Provide fire hydrants a
minimum of every 300 feet as measured along
the fire lane.
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Review parking space dimensions and confirm
the size as being 9' x 18' or 9' x 19'. All parking
notations refer to 9' x 18' parking spaces;
however, all spaces are required to measure 19'
in length, unless additional space is provided for
vehicle overhang.
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More clearly indicate the area that is included in
the Landscape Calculations. The landscape
plan references a 7.71-acre area, but the plan
does not show these boundaries.
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Revise location map to correctly show Wrangler
Drive.
6. TXU will require easements for existing and
proposed facilities.
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.
16.
Consider denial of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1185,
Sergio's Market, Inc./Mangia! Market &k 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 Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to deny an Ordinance for 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.
Councilmember Raines seconded the motion to deny the
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Ordinance, 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.
Discussion of August Special Election and authorizing
staff to proceed with the preparation documents for said
election.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to authorize staff to proceed with
preparation of documents for an August election. Councilmember
Herring 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.
18.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
19.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Council Goals as
developed at Council Retreat.
B. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding President
George Bush Turnpike, Segment IV.
C. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding dates for Budget
Meetings.
D. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Old Town
Coppell Flea Market.
E. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Joint Meeting
with CISD Board of Trustees.
F. Report by Councilmember Garcia regarding Coppell
Baseball Association.
G. Report by Councilmember Stover regarding Project
Graduation.
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Mayor Sheehan reported on the Council Goals that were
developed at the Council Retreat held June 9, 2001.
Mayor Sheehan reported on the Public Hearing she attended
regarding the President George Bush Turnpike, Segment IV,
which is scheduled to be completed in Summer of 2004.
Mayor Sheehan announced the dates for upcoming
meetings:
June 18th at 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Coppell ISD
July 9th at 6:00 p.m. Budget Hearing
July 10th City Council Meeting
July 26th at 6:00 p.m. Budget Hearing
Mayor Sheehan encouraged everyone to attend the Old Town
Coppell Flea Market will be held on June 23,2001.
Mayor Sheehan encouraged everyone to attend the joint
meeting with the Coppell I.S.D. at 7:00 p.m. at the William T.
Cozby Library.
Councilmember Garcia reported on the Coppell Baseball
Association and thanked the City staff for all their
cooperation to make this a successful season.
G. Councilmember Stover reported on what a phenomenal
program Project Graduation is.
20. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to authorize the City Attorney to
pursue all available legal remedies to obtain completion, repair to,
and reimbursement from regarding the problems with the Coppell
Animal Shelter, including but not limited to, filing suit or other
appropriate remedies at law or equity. Councilmember Tunnell
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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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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