CM 2001-10-09MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2001
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, October 9, 2001, at 5:30 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 (late arrival)
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
(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)
Convene Work Session
A.
B.
C.
D.
Discussion regarding DART Tour.
Discussion regarding FY 2001-2002 Budget.
Discussion regarding fencing materials.
Update on Dallas County Beltline
Improvements Project.
Discussion of Agenda Items.
Road
Councilmember Garcia arrived at this time.
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REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Invocation.
Wayne McDonald, Metrocrest Community Church, led those present in
the invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5.
Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of
October 22 through October 28, 2001 as RED RIBBON
WEEK, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Mayor Sheehan read the proclamation for the record and presented
the same to Officer Kubicek
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve a Proclamation naming
the week of October 22 through October 28, 2001 as RED RIBBON
WEEK, and authorizing the Mayor 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.
6. Presentation by Coppell Middle School North Student
Council.
Presentation:
Charlotte Graham, Student Council sponsor, and Thanuja
Chandrasena, President of CMS North Student Council, presented
a quilt to Mayor Sheehan for Red Ribbon Week.
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7. Citizen's Appearances.
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Larry Inman, 916 Rolling Brook Lane, addressed Council regarding
the expansion of the YMCA.
Karla Moog, 858 Shorewood Drive, also spoke regarding the YMCA
expansion.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A. Consider approval of minutes: September 25, 2001.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending Section
8-1-3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Coppell establishing 40 miles per hour as the
maximum prima facie speed limit on Freeport
Parkway from the south city limits to Creekview
Drive, and 30 miles per hour as the maximum prima
facie speed limit on Freeport Parkway from
Creekview Drive to Ruby Road; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Land Use and Development
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-
1190, Green Pepper Asian Grill and Noodles, zoning
change from PD-178R (Planned Development-178R)
to PD- 178R-S.U.P- 1190 {PD178R, Special Use
Permit-1190), to allow the operation of an oriental
restaurant and private club to be located in the
Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton
Tap Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items
A, B carrying Ordinance No. 2001-968, and C carrying Ordinance
No. 91500-A-305. Councilmember Herring seconded the motion;
the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem York and
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Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and
Herring voting in favor of the motion.
The Mayor welcomed the Boy Scout Troops that were in the audience at
this time.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-186R2, Duke-Freeport,
zoning change request from PD- 186R {Planned
Development- 186 Revised) to PD- 186R2 {Planned
Development-186R2) to allow for additional monument
signage, to decrease the required parking on Lot 1, and to
incorporate the tree mitigation/landscaping[ plan on
approximately 140 acres of property located along the
west side of Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel
Roads.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Jeff Turner and Brook Bearfoot, Duke Weeks Realty Corporation,
5495 Beltline, Suite 360, Dallas, answered questions from Council.
Brian Adams, SMR Landscaping Architects, 703 McKinney Avenue,
Dallas, answered questions from Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the detention/retention area; and
the landscaping.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. PD-186R2, Duke-Freeport, zoning change
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request from PD-186R (Planned Development-186 Revised) to PD-
186R2 (Planned Development-186R2) to allow for additional
monument signage, to decrease the required parking on Lot 1, and
to incorporate the tree mitigation/landscaping plan on
approximately 140 acres of property located along the west side of
Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads and allowing the
developer the option of doing brick pavers or stamped concrete, if
approved by the Planning Department. 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.
10.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1192, Pizza Inn, zoning
change request from C {Commercial) to C-S.U.P
{Commercial, Special Use Permit-Il92), to allow the
operation of an approximately 1,060 square-foot take-
out/delivery restaurant located in the Coppell Crossing
Shopping Center, Lot 5, at 751 MacArthur Blvd.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve Case No. S- 1192, Pizza Inn, zoning change request from C
(Commercial) to C-S.U.P (Commercial, Special Use Permit-1192), to
allow the operation of an approximately 1,060 square-foot take-
out/delivery restaurant located in the Coppell Crossing Shopping
Center, Lot 5, at 751 MacArthur Blvd. with the following
conditions:
The development of this property shall be in
accordance with the site plan, elevations, floor
plan and sign plans.
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The hours of operation being limited to 11:00
a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week.
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.
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment
zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to
be considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that
property owned by ACLP Northlake II, L.P., described as
Northlake 635 Business Park, Block C, Lot 1R (8.044
acres) and located at the northwest corner of Lakeshore
and Crestside Drives, Coppell, Texas.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the following:
Item 11:
The designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section
312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
The property to be considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is
that property owned by ACLP Northlake II, L.P., described as
Northlake 635 Business Park, Block C, Lot 1R (8.044 acres) and
located at the northwest corner of Lakeshore and Crestside Drives,
Coppell, Texas.
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Item 12:
Approval of Ordinance No. 2001-969 designating the ACLP
Northlake II, L.P. Reinvestment Zone No. 35, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Item 13:
Consider approval of Resolution No. 2001-100901.1 approving a
Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and ACLP
Northlake II, L.P., 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.
12.
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the ACLP
Northlake II, L.P. Reinvestment Zone No. 35, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
This item was considered under Item 11. Please see Item 11 for
minutes.
13.
Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax
Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and
ACLP Northlake II, L.P., and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Action:
This item was considered under Item 11. Please see Item 11 for
minutes.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the proposed text change to amend
Section 12-34-7, Table I (Plant Palette), of the Coppell
Code of Ordinances (Zoning), to expand the list of
allowable plantings to include drought tolerant and native
plants.
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Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one
signed up to speak.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to close the Public Hearing and
approve the proposed text change to amend Section 12-34-7, Table
1 (Plant Palette), of the Coppell Code of Ordinances (Zoning), to
expand the list of allowable plantings to include drought tolerant
and native plants. 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.
15.
Consider approval of an Ordinance to amend Section 12-
34-7, Table I (Plant Palette), of the Coppell Code of
Ordinances (Zoning), to expand the list of allowable
plantings to include drought tolerant and native plants,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Ordinance No.
91500-A-306 amending Section 12-34-7, Table 1 (Plant Palette), of
the Coppell Code of Ordinances (Zoning), to expand the list of
allowable plantings to include drought tolerant and native plants,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 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.
Consider approval of the Coppell Family YMCA, Site Plan
Amendment, to allow the addition of approximately
17,500 square feet of building and the expansion of the
parking lot to include 48 additional spaces on
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approximately 5.36 acres of property located at 146 Town
Center Boulevard.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Scott Wegener, architect, Good, Fulton & Farrell, 2808 Fairmont
Blvd, Suite 300, Dallas, answered questions from Council.
Curt Hazelbaker, Executive Director, YMCA, answered questions
from Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the windows.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to approve the Coppell Family
YMCA, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the addition of
approximately 17,500 square feet of building and the expansion of
the parking lot to include 48 additional spaces on approximately
5.36 acres of property located at 146 Town Center Boulevard with
the following conditions:
1. Add Cedar Elm trees to fulfill the perimeter
landscape requirement.
2. The extension of the fire lane needs to be
established by separate instrument to be filed
with the County.
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.
17.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
To receive public comment retlarding the Wynnpage Plaza
South, Site Plan and Minor Plat.
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The following spoke in favor of the project:
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Kirk Williams, representing the property owner, spoke in favor of
the proposal;
Waymon Levell, 2331 Gus Thomasson, Dallas, owner of property,
stated he was available for any questions;
Mark Wainscott, 4815 Keller Springs, Addison, builder;
Donald Thompson, with Wainscott & Associates.
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Dale L. Griffiths, 126 Wynnpage Drive;
Jeff Fernandez, 112 Hearthwood;
Sharon Raunberg, 126 Wynnpage;
Dan Scofield, 127 Hearthwood;
Marca Hiller, 139 Wynnpage Drive, Homeowner's Association
Secretary;
Gary Vodicka, 921 Hearthwood;
Jerry Starkweather, 140 Wrenwood Drive;
Danny Suges, 145 Wrenwood Drive;
David Flesher, 116 Wrenwood Drive;
Dale Burrows, 118 Wynnpage;
Jon Cherry, 125 Wrenwood Drive;
Jennifer Jones, 137 Wrenwood Drive;
Kevin O'Brien, 105 Wrenwood;
Glenn Harvey, 133 Wrenwood, Homeowner's Association President.
There was a short recess held at this time.
18.
Consider approval of the Wynnpage Plaza South, Site Plan
and Minor Plat, request to allow the development of an
approximately 4,700 square-foot office building; on
approximately .69.6 of an acre of property located along
the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 210'
south of Wynnpage Drive.
Presentation:
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a
presentation to the Council.
Mark Wainscott, representing the builder, addressed Council.
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Kirk Williams, representing the property owners, addressed
Council.
Waymon Levell, answered questions from Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the right of way; and whether a
street light would be warranted at Denton Tap Road and Wynnpage
Road.
Mayor Pro Tem York called for an Executive Session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government
Consultation with City Attorney.
Code
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. as allowed
under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive
Session at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened the Regular Session continuing
with Item 18.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Issues Discussed (Continued):
There was further discussion regarding the intent of the property
owner; the landscaping; and the need for another entrance/exit for
Wynnpage.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Wynnpage Plaza
South, Site Plan and Minor Plat, request to allow the development
of an approximately 4,700 square-foot office building on
approximately .626 of an acre of property located along the west
side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 210' south of Wynnpage
Drive with the following condition:
Applicant may use stamped concrete if approved by
the Planning Staff.
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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.
19.
Consider approval of the St. Joseph Village, Lots 1-4,
Block A, Final Plat, request to allow the development of a
retirement community and municipal facilities on
approximately 51.17 acres of property located along the
south side of Sandy Lake Road, approximately 1200' east
of MacArthur Boulevard.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the land swap with St. Joseph's;
and the flooding and/or drainage proposed for the property.
Action:
Mayor Pro Tem York moved to approve of the St. Joseph Village,
Lots 1-4, Block A, Final Plat, request to allow the development of a
retirement community and municipal facilities on approximately
51.17 acres of property located along the south side of Sandy Lake
Road, approximately 1200' east of MacArthur Boulevard.
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.
20.
Consider approval of the Trinity Shores, Lots 1-19, Final
Plat, to allow the platting; of 19 single-family lots and two
common areas on approximately 7.2 acres of property
located along the south side of Sandy Lake Road, west of
the Trinity River.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the Trinity Shores, Lots
1-19, Final Plat, to allow the platting of 19 single-family lots and
two common areas on approximately 7.2 acres of property located
along the south side of Sandy Lake Road, west of the Trinity River
with the following conditions:
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1. Compliance with Engineering Department comments:
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The proposed inlet to the west of your
street connection to Sandy Lake Road is a
low point inlet and cannot be relocated.
This may affect the location of your street
connection to Sandy Lake Road as it
appears to have inadequate space for the
street and the curb return in additional to
the transition to the low point inlet. You
should coordinate with the engineer for
Sandy Lake Road project to relocate the
inlet west.
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The area to your east, labeled as the
Harrington site, drains onto your site.
You should make adequate
accommodations for that drainage. This
will be evaluated in greater detail during
plan review process.
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An off-site easement will be required for
the continuation of your storm drain
system between lots 11 and 12.
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Some type of on-site drainage system will
be required for lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and
potentially 10 and 11 to handle the on-site
water. While you are showing some
systems to accommodate the drainage,
your design will be reviewed in detail
during plan review. Some accommodation
of drainage will be needed for lots 3-6,
Block A.
2. TXU easements being provided on the plat.
3. Park fees of $1,285 per dwelling unit will be required.
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.
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Councilmember Stover exited Chambers at this time.
21. Consider appointment of two members to the Keep
Coppell Beautiful Committee.
Action:
Councilmember Raines moved to appoint Mark Hoffman and Becky
Moore to Keep Coppell Beautiful Committee. Councilmember
Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Pro Tem York and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell
and Herring voting in favor of the motion. Councilmember Stover
was absent from his seat at the time the vote was taken.
22.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
23.
City Manager's Report.
A. Riverchase walkway.
B. Future work sessions.
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Jim Witt, City Manager, reported on the meeting he attended
with the Riverchase Elementary PTO regarding the proposed
walkway to the Riverchase Elementary School.
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Jim Witt, City Manager, announced that he has included a
list of the proposed future work sessions for Council to
review in their packet.
Councilmember Stover reentered Chambers during the City Manager's
report.
24.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Dallas Regional
Mobility Coalition.
B. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Metroplex
Mayors.
C. Report by Councilmember Stover regarding CMS
North Student Council.
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D. Report by Councilmember Raines regarding YMCA.
E. Report by Councilmember Garcia regarding the
Senior Adult Services Mayor's Challenge Golf
Tournament.
A. Mayor Sheehan reported that the Dallas Regional Mobility
Coalition meeting she attended focused on the traffic issues
and she will provide information to the Council.
B. Mayor Sheehan reported on the recent Metroplex Mayors
meeting she attended.
C. Councilmember Stover announced that the CMS North
Student Council Youth Leadership will hold their first
session on Monday, October 15, 2001.
D. Councilmember Raines updated Council on the Diamonds
and Denim Golf and Gala, which is coming up. The golf
tournament will be held Friday, October 19, 2001 at the
Tribute and the Gala will be held Saturday, October 20,
2001 at Canyon Lake Ranch in Lewisville.
E. Councilmember Garcia announced that the golf team
comprised of Deputy City Manager Clay, Phillips, Chief
Robert Kruse, Chief Roy Osborne, and himself won the
Mayor's Challenge and the Golf Tournament.
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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