First Baptist-AG 910514 AGENDA REQU EST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Consideration of request by First Baptist Church to:
a) vary Subdivision Ordln~nce requirement of 6" thick concrete in parking lot and light
traffic areas to 5" thick
b) waiver of required lime stabilization base in referenced area
c) waiver of construction fees
SUBMITTED BY: t STAF~EP.: Gary L. Sieb, Planning Director
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EYALUATIOIq OF ITEM:
DATE:
The attached letter makes three requests for variation in the way the City typically reviews and
acknowledges construction operations. One of the requests is, historically, approved. The other
two requests warrant additional scrutiny.
1) S" vs. 6" concrete parking lot is recommended for approval - when the new Subdivision
Ordinance is pre~ented, we will recommend the revised 5" standard
Z) no lime stabilization base - the attached letter ~Z suggests elimination of the base will
not cause pavement problems - it does not specifically say that. We recommend discretion
here, the existing parkin~ lot did not have lime stabilization, seems in good shape
3) waiver of construction fees - theme is a cost associated with every development project in
the City. Claiming tax exempt status does not relieve City personnel from conducting the
inspection proce~ Staff recommends all construction/permit fees be paid.
APPROVED
BUDGET AMT. N/A
AMT +/- BUDGET FINANCIAL REVIEW BY
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AGENDA I~.QIJF_.qT FORM ~ I/~l
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SUPPORT DOCUP~NTATION SUBMITTED WITH AGENDA ITEl/: NO. OF ORIGINALS REQUIRED
HEHOS/LETTERS/REPORTS/BILLS/NINUTES: '~/ 1 each
CONTP&CT/AGREEHENT ................. : 3 originals for signature
C.I.P. CONTRACT ..................... : 6 originals for signature
CHANGE ORDERS ....................... : 3 originals for signature
ORDINANCE ........................... : 1 blueback for signature + 3 copies
CAPTION ............................. : 1 blueback fcr signature + 3 copies
RESOLUTION .......................... : 2 bluebacks for signature + 1 copy
PROCLAHATION ........................ : 2 bluebacks for signature + 1 copy
BID ................................. : 1 each
LOCATION NAPS ....................... : 12
ZONING PLANS ........................ : 12
PRELIHINARY/FINAL PLATS ............. : 12
SITE PLANS .......................... : 12
LANDSCAPE PLANS ..................... : 12
ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS ............ : 12
DATE PUBLISHED IN THE CITIZENS'ADVOCATE:
NOTIFICATION TO:
DATE/METHOD OF CONTACT:
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Wm. A. "Bill" Harrel '
Minister of Education & Administration
April 10, 1991
Dale Jackson, Chief Building Inspector
City of Coppell
616 Coppell Road
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Mr. Jackson:
Attached please find our "Building Permit Application" for the addition of
parking spaces along our south property line. Also attached are two copies of
architectural drawings. This construction, which has been bid at $18,000 will
add approximately 33 parking spaces and will result in the widening of the
south entry into our property off of Denton Tap. This widening will help
reduce some of the hazard of entry off of Denton Tap.
The purpose of this letter is to request approval of a variance in three areas.
Please consider each variance individually.
1. It is my understanding that code has required that driveways be
constructed with a minimum of six inches of concrete, mad that this
allows for heavy traffic such as fire trucks, delivery trucks, etc. The
area of our construction is not for a driveway and its intended usage
is to park cars, vans, and light trucks. As a result we request that we
be issued this permit with a thickness requirement of only five inches
(as compared to six inches). The construction will include//3 rebar on
18 inch centers with 3000 PSI five sack concrete. Curbs will be
constructed with //4 rebar. New construction will be doweled into
existing concrete with 4/3 mbar on 2 foot centers.
2. It is my understanding that code calls for lime stabilization. Due to the
usage of this area (cars, vans, light trucks) we request that this
requirement be waived. Existing concrete was put down years ago
without lime stabilization and there have been no problems. In
addition to construction as listed in number one above, there will be a
p. o. box 109 · coppell, texas 75019 · 214-462-1643
Mr. Dale Jackson, Chief Building Inspector
two inch sand cushion.
3. Based on the tax exempt status of Churches, we respectfully request
that the fees associated with this construction be waived.
Thank you for your consideration of these items. Should you need additional
information or have questions, please call me at 462-1643. I will gladly adjust
my schedule to meet with you at your convenience should the need arise.
Sincerely,
Wm. A. "Bill" Harrel
Minister of Education & Administration
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Minister of Education & Administration
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~ay 6, 1991
Mr. Gary Sieb
Director of Planning & Community Services
255 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, TX 75019
Re: Variance Request to Waive Lime Stabilization in Church Parking Lot
Dear Mr. Sieb:
In accordance with our phone conversation I am submitting a copy of a "Soil
Sampling and Soil Classification Test" conducted by Maxim Engineers Inc. on our
property at 590 S. Denton Tap, and more specifically, of the area of our proposed
addition of concrete parking space. According to the report, two samples were tested
and the subgrade soils have a plasticity index of eight and seven. According to my
discussion with Richard Gee, of Maxim, these numbers are well under what would
be considered to be an acceptable plasticity index to be able to avoid lime"
stabilization.
As a result, I am submitting this information as additional documentation to support
our request for a variance of the lime stabilization requirement. Please call me should
you have any questions. I am hopeful we can still be included on the docket for
May 14, 1991.
Sincerely,
Wm. A. "Bill" Harrel
Minister of Education & Administration
p. o. box 109 · coppell, texas 75019 · 214-462-1643
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GENERAL REPORT I
Re~rt Date ~ril 26, 1991
sa~[e Date ~ril 19, 1991
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Results
On April 19, 1991, a representative of Maxim Engineers, Inc. went to the above referenced
project to obtain two (2) samples of pavement subgrade soils in order to perform
laboratory soil classification testing. Services were authorized by Mr. Bill Harrel of
First Baptist C~urch of Coppell. The samples were transported to the laboratory for
testing. The results are as follows:
SAMPLE NO. 1 SAMPLE NO. 2
Sample Location: West end of proposed parking area East end of proposed parking area
Soil Description: Dark brown sandy clay Brown sandy clay
Liquid T.~mit: 27 26
Plastic T.~mit: 19 19
Plasticity Index: 8 7
Percent Passing
No. 200 Sieve: 42.4 33.5
Unified Soil
Classification: CL CL
Technician: R. Harvey FAP8
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Item 11 Discussion concerning a proposed Tax Abatement Agreement with Rediform, a
Division of Moore Business Forms and consideration of directing staff to proceed
with scheduling of the Public Hearing to establish the area as a reinvestment zone
and to reduce the proposed agreement to final written form.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon made a presentation to Council. Frank Toth of Rediform was
present to answer any questions Council might have. Mayor Wolfe then recognized the
following citizens who asked to speak on this issue:
A) Richard Johnson, Chairman of Economic Development Board, stated that the Economic
Development Board feels it is time to move forward with the tax abatement issue. He
stated that they feel that by granting the tax abatement to Rediform, a message will be
sent to other industries that Coppell is pro business.
B) Vicki Hart, President of the Coppell Chamber of Commerce, of 432 Parkview Place read
a resolution supporting the tax abatement request.
C) Regina Johnson, 400 Hunters Ridge Circle, stated that she strongly recommends the
Rediform's request for tax abatement.
D) Dr. Bill Stearman, 504 South Denton Tap, stated that he is in favor of the tax abatement
for Rediform.
Mayor Wolfe briefly reviewed the tax abatement policy of the City. Following discussion on
this item, Councilman Robertson moved to approve a 25 % tax abatement program (conditioned
on 6.5 million dollars being rendered) on the fixed assets and inventory for a period of five
years, unless the amount of $8,000,000, is reached, at which time the tax abatement would
automatically go to 50% for the remainder of that five year period. Councilman Morton
seconded the motion. The motion failed 4-3, with Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas and Cowman voting against the motion. Council suggested that there be a joint effort
between Economic Development Board and the Tax Abatement Committee to work on the
existing tax abatement policy and bring recommendations back to Council. Following
discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to direct Staff to begin the tax abatement
policy, to be brought forward to Council, under the parameters that Rediform be granted at 25%
tax abatement for five years, assuming (1) 6.5 million dollars value (value to include inventory,
book value, fixed assets and lease-hold improvements) is rendered on January 1 (2) that, in the
event on any rendering date, that value goes above 8 million dollars, that they be granted a 50%
abatement for the balance of the five year period. Councilman Thomas seconded the motion.
The motion carried 6-1, with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon, Councilmen Thomas, Morton,
Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Weaver voting
against the motion.
Item 12 Consideration of a variance from Section 10-5-4 B and Section 10-9-1 of the sign
ordinance which concerns the allowable time period for Banner Signs and the
administrative fee required to be paid for sign variance requests. The variance
(s) are requested by First Coppell Bank for the property located at 1000 S.
Beltline Road.
Building Official Dale Jackson made a presentation to Council. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon
moved to approve the request of First Coppell Bank to place a banner for 45 days, but that the
request to waive the administrative fee be denied and the $100 fee be collected. Councilman
Robertson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmen Weaver and Thomas voting against the motion.
Item 13 Consideration of request by First Baptist Church to:
a. Vary Subdivision Ordinance requirement of 6' thick concrete in parking
lot and light traffic areas to 5" thick ~ ..-_:."
b. Waiver of required lime stabilization base in referenced area
c. Waiver of construction fees
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made a presentation to Council. Mr. Bill
Harrel, Minister of Education and Administration at First Baptist Church, Coppell, was also
present to answer questions of Council. Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon moved to approve Items
13 A, allowing 5" of concrete; approve 13 B, waiver of required lime stabilization base in
referenced area and deny 13 C, request for waiver of construction fees. Councilman Nelson
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 14 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning change request for
Case #S-1006 (A), located at 150 S. Denton Tap Road, Suites 104 and 105, at the
request of Mr. Richard Trinidad.
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there were any citizens who wished
to speak in favor of or in opposition to this zoning change request. There being no citizens who
wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Weaver moved
to approve the zoning change request for Case #S-1006(A), located at 150 S. Denton Tap Road,
Suites 104 and 105. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning change request for
Case #PD-116, Northridge Addition, from (TC) Town Center, to (PD-SF-7)
Planned Development Single-Family-7, located at the northwest comer of Sandy
Lake road and Heartz Road, at the request of D.R. Horton, applicant.
Mayor Wolfe stated that he had a letter from D.H. Horton requesting that the Public Heating
be held open until the June 11, 1991 Council meeting. Mayor Wolfe opened the Public Hearing
and asked if there were any persons who wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to this
zoning change request. There being none who wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe stated that the
Public Hearing would be held open through June 11, 1991. Councilman Morton moved to
approve holding the Public Hearing open on the zoning change request for Case #PD-116,
Northridge Addition, from (TC) Town Center, to (PD-SF-7) Planned Development Single-
Family-7, located at the north-west comer of Sandy Lake Road and Heartz Road through the
June 11, 1991 City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon seconded the motion. The
motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 16 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat request for Park
West Commerce center, Lot 3, Block 7, located at the southeast comer of Airline
Drive and Enterprise Drive, at the request of Prentiss Copley Investments.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made a presentation to Council. Bill
Dahlstrom, representing the applicant, was also present to address this issue with Council.
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and asked if there were any persons who wished
to speak in favor of or against the replat request. There were no citizens who wished to speak.
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Morton moved to approve the
replat request for Park West Commerce Center, Lot 3, Block 7, located at the southeast comer
of Airline Drive and Enterprise Drive, subject to the developer escrow funds for the
improvement of Wrangler Drive according to staff's recommendations. Mayor Pro Tern
Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon
and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of
the motion.
Item 17 PUBLIC HEARING: Discussion and consideration of amending the City's
Thoroughfare Plan as it relates to Bethel School Road between Denton Tap and
Bethel Roads and directing staff to prepare an ordinance amending the plan to
reflect alteration to Bethel School Road.
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May 17, 1991
Mr. Bill Harrell
Minister of Education
and Administration
First Baptist Church
P. O. Box 109
Coppell, Texas 75019
RE: VARIANCE REQUEST
Dear Mr. Harrell:
This letter is to inform you that your request for application of a
variance to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding concrete thickness, was
approved to allow 5" concrete as well as the waiver of required lime
stabilization by the Coppell City Council on May 14, 1991. However, the
request to waive construction fees was denied.
Your next step will be to contact the Building Inspection Department to
obtain the necessary permits. You may contact the Inspection Department
at 462-9010.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at
(214) 462-0639.
Sincerely,
xc: Taryon Bowman, P&Z Coordinator
Dale Jackson, Building Official
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