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Switching Sta-AG 890509'A~-,.' 4 - 2 4- 8 9 AGENDA REQUEST FORM CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 9, 1989 IIII II ITEM NO. iTEM CAPTION: SUBMITTED EY: Consideration of a Final Plat for the Coppell Switching Station, on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Sandy Lake Road, at the request of TU Electric. ,,' STAFF R. EP.: ' ' EVALUATION OF ITEM: Russell R. Doylet P.E. City Engineer; Kevin Pei_ffer~ P.E./Ginn DATE: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at the April 20, 1989, P&Z meeting and recommended approval (4-1) with stipulations. DE.N%F--D See staff report and draft minutes (item 8) attached. P&Z recommendations included approving variances: 1--using rock versus concrete for yard surface Z--open ditch drainage 4--rock instead of concrete drive (concrete to be added when street widened) and amending variance #3 to read: "To provide full landscaping on the Coppell Road and Thweatt Road sides, extending Z0 feet past the present fence on both the north and the west." Staff recommends escrow agreement be executed and that separate dedication easements for R.O.W. be executed and filed before final plat appwoval. BI. GET AMT.: COF3~ENTS: N/A AMT. ESTIMATED: AMT. +/- BUDGET: FINANCIAL REVIEW BY: LEGAL REVIEW BY: AGEndA REQ FORM. O588DS REVI Fw'ED BY CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION city Council Meeting 5-9-89 City Council has to take action if filing date is within 30 days of when P&Z acted on item. Tom Parsons of TU Electric has indicated a desire to have additional discussions on this item; therefore, we recommend that City Council deny this item with the instructions that it be placed on the June 13th City Council agenda. CITY OF COPPELL PLANNING & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Date: April 20, 1989 PLANNING & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT RE: Coppell Switching Station - Final Plat LOCATION: A 3.407 acre site, located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Sandy Lake Road. REQUEST: Approval of a final plat· APPLICANT: TU Electric Company TRANSPORTATION: SUMMARY: Staff requests the following items be agreed to prior to approval of the final plat: (1) Separate dedication instruments for future road easements be executed and filed with the City prior to proceeding to Council. (2) Items per the City Council on April 11, 1989, (Preliminary Plat). t3) Applicant agree to enter into escrow agreement with the City of Coppell for their pro-rata share of improvements to Thweatt and Coppell Roads. (Total Due: $140,204.00). (4} Add note to the plat that after adjacent roads are improved, within 30 days thereafter, applicant shall install landscape as required per the Streetscape Plan. ALTERNATIVES: ATTACHMENTS: TU Approve with variances Approve with conditions Deny Final Plat Copy of City Council minutes of April 11, 1989 (Regarding the Preliminary Plat). "IIIE LEC TR I C ; am .~lbmltl-~no_' :4 final anr)iic'ar~on and S~2iat IJae Pemit iSUPI for ih~', b~Jil(iir~ ~q'mit i'~:' ~,~r' ~'c..r~.~ i38 kV electric substation t.o ~ C~r>eti R(,nii ~rl ((>l}r>~.~i. 'F~xas. [ a~ also inci~in~ t.wentvtwo i22i conies :>T' :~,t' t'ina'~ r, lat, sit.~¢, and iarldsc.al~ DJ_ails [OF VOllI' review. 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Mr. Jim Shannon, representing the Texas Community Chorus, was present to discuss this item with the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that Resolution 061189.1 be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Hayer Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothe~mon, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 8: Holding of a PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a zoning change, Casa ~S-1041 from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI-SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Per, it for the construction of an electric switching station om a 3.607 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road at tha request of TU Electric. Date of P&Z Meeting: 3-16-89 Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-1) Russell Doyle, City Engineer, made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Tom Parsons and Mr. Mark Carpenter, representing TU Electric, were also present to discuss this item with the Council. Mayor Pro Tam Wllkerson declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change. There were none. Re then asked for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed zoning change. Again, there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Discussion by Council indicated concerns regarding screening and landscaping surrounding the sub-station as well as the masonry wall that would be constructed at this site. Mr. Carpenter, representing the applicant, stated that TU Electric would be providing additional landscaping as development occurs in this area. The applicant is requesting a release from the streetscape requirements until the additional roadways are built. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Wolfe moved that the zoning change be approved with the applicant working with staff to provide landscaping comparable to the Fackberry Sub-Station. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, ~orton, Smother~on, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. ltem 9: To consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Coppell Switching Station on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thveatt Road and Coppell Road at the request of TU Electric. Date of P&Z Meeting: 3-16-89 Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-1) with providing the right-of way issue be resolved with Staff prior to final platting; the wall issue be resolved with Staff before final platting; the landscaping issue be resolved with Staff, and the applicant come forward with a completed plat for final platting. Russell Doyle, City Engineer, presented this item to the Council. He indicated the applicant is requesting three (3) variances which are listed on the plat, and called to Council's attention the stipulations and conditions provided by the Planning and Zoning Co~aaission of their recommendations for approval of this plat. Mr. Doyle indicated the City is looking for additional right-of-way for Coppell and Thweatt Roads. Mr. Mark Carpenter, representing the applicant, also spoke to the Page 3 of 8 D AFT Council on this item. He indicated a concern from Texas Utilities regarding donation of additional right-of-way due to the fact that the Federal Government and REA Commission would have to become involved and approve any dedication of right-of-way at this site. For this reason the applicant would prefer to grant some type of an easement as opposed to right-of-way. Following further discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved that the plat be approved with the following variances: The City will allow rock rather than concrete on the yard; and b. the City will allow rock rather than concrete on the driveway with the exception that when the road is improved the driveway will become concrete; and c. the City will allow open ditch drainage until such time aa the road is widened, at which time the drainage will be enclosed; and d. the easement requirements will be worked out with staff prior to final plat. Councilman Wolfe seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tam WilkerSon, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item IOA: Consider removal of item tabled at the 2-28-89 City Council meeting, Councilman Morton moved to remove Item 10B from the table for consideration by the Council. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item lOB: Discussion and consideration of approval of a variance from Section 10-5-2 C of the Sign Ordinance which concerns setback requirements for monument signs. The variance is requested by Goodyear for the property located at 825 MscArthur. Chief Building Official Dale Jackson made the presentation to the Council. He indicated that the applicant has revised his sign to bring it into compliance with the size reouirements of the City Sign Ordinance; therefore, the only variance that is left is the variance concerning location of the sign. Due to the layout of the property it is not possible for the applicant to comply with the placement smd location of this sign; therefore, he is requesting a variance. Following discussion, Councilman Morton moved to approve the setback variance as requested by Goodyear for placement of their sign at 825 MacArthur. Coux~ctlman Nelson seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wtlkereon, Councilmen PetE/John, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 11: Presentation by Texas Industries, Inc. requesting the City of Coppell's consideration and endorsement by informal Resolution of their request to the City of Carrollton for a Special Uae Permit for mining of pitrun sand and gravel materials from land north of Denton Creek and Sandy Lake Road. Steve Goram, Director of Public Works, mde the presentation to the Council. Mr. William F. Rapier and Mr. Robert E. Hay, representing the applicant, were also present to discuss this item with the Council. Mr. Rapier indicated that Texas Industries, Inc. anticipates operating from sunrise to sunset, however, they would be willing to restrict operations Page 4 of 8 4-11-8q Th~ City Counc~A of the City of Coppell met in ~gular called session on Tuesday, April 11, ]989, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Center. The following members were present: Dean Wilkerson, Mayor Pro Tem Walter Pettijohn, Councilman Tom Morton, Councilman Bill Smothermon, Councilman Jim Cowman, Councilman (late arrival) Mark Wolfe, Councilman John A. Nelson, Councilman Mayor Lou Duggan and City Manager Alan D. Ratliff were not present. Also present were Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Frank Trando, City Secretary Dorothy Ttmm¢.ns and City Attorney Larry Jackson. Item 9: To consider approval cf p~liminary plat for the Coppell Switching Station on a 3.407 acre site located om the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road at the request of TU Electric. Date of P&Z Meeting: 3-16-89 Decision of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-1) with providing the right-of way issue be resolved with Staff prior to final platting; the wall issue be resolved with Staff before final platting; the landscaping issue be resolved with Staff, and the applicant come forward with a completed plat fo~ final platting. Russell Doyle, City Engineer, presented this item to the Council. He indicated the applicant is requesting three (3) variances which zre listed on the plat, and called to Council's attention the stipulations and conditions provided by the Planning and Zoning Commission of their recommendations for approval of this plat. Mr. Doyle indicated the City is looking for additional right-of-way for Coppell and Thweatt Ro~ds. Mr. Mark Carpenter, representing the applicant, also spoke to the Council on this item. He indicated a concern from Texas Utilities regarding donation of additional right-of-way due to the fact that the Federal Government and REA Commission would have to become involved and approve any dedication of right-of-way at this site. For this reason the applicant would prefer to grant some type of an easement as opposed to right-of-way. Fol!ow~ng further discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved that the plat be approved with the following variances: a. The City will allow rock rather than concrete on tht yard; and b. the City will allow rock rather than concrete on the driveway with the exception that when the road is improved the driveway will become concrete; and c. the City will allow open ditch drainage until such time as the road is widened, at which time the drainage will be enclosed; and d. the easement requirements will be worked out with staff prior to final plat. Councilman Wolfe seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and CITY OF COPPELL ESCROW AGREEMENT For and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the City of Coppell hereinafter called "City" and TU Electric hereinafter called "Developer", do hereby agree as follows, to-wit: WHEREAS, the current City policies (Subdivision Ordinance Appendix A, Section 17) require that in new areas, a Developer install major public improvements where required in or adjacent to said addition. Developer has elected to develop Coppell Switching Station, at the northwest corner of Coppell and Thweatt Roads, in the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas. In lieu of the developers obligation to construct their 1/2 of the paving and drainage improvements on Coppell Road and Thweatt Road, along their frontaqe (see exhibit A), Developer agrees to place in escrow $140,204.00 for the construction of aforesaid major public improvements. This dollar amount being based on the current estimated pro rata charges of $200.00 per front foot cost, for half of a six lane divided major thoroughfare. THEREFORE, the Developer does hereby deposit $140,204.00, which will be held in the sole name of the City in an interest bearing account to draw interest at the current rate. No withdrawals shall be made until such time as the above mentioned improvements are made. After completion and acceptance of the above mentioned improvements by the City, the difference between the escrowed funds (original amount escrowed plus accrued interest) and the actual cost shall be refunded to the Developer. In the event that actual ~st of above mentioned improvements exceed the escrowed funds (original amo~.nt escrowed plus accrued interest) the Developer will be assessed the difference. Payable within ten (10) days of notice. THE CITY may issue Building Permits on the aforesaid property without the requirement of the aforementioned improvements, and upon deposit of Escrow Funds described herein. Signed and Executed this the 19 day of Developer Mayor Attest: City Secretary "~,~ELECTRIC April 14, 1989 Kevin E. Peiffer, P.E. Engineering Department City of Coppell P.O. Box 473 Coppell, Texas 75092 Per your telephone conversation with our office, we are removing our request for a variance of landscaping requirements on the final plat package for Coppell Switching Station. Very truly yours, ~+~/RST: amb cc: }~. Tom Parsons - Farmers Branch Mr. Ricky Eads - TU Farmers Branch ~rk Carpenter, Super~'isor Substation Engineering 1511 Bryan Street P.O. Box 660268 Dallas, Texas 75266-0268 Minutes of April 20, 1989 Planning and Zoning Commission The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre-session at 7:00 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 20, 1989, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard. The following members were present: Chairman Joe Munsch Conunissioner Green Commissioner Johnson Commissioner Redford Commissioner Thomas Commissioner Tunnell Commissioner Weaver was absent. Also present were City Engineer Russell Doyle, Acting P&Z Coordinator /Consultant Engineer Kevin Peiffer and Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell. Chairman Munsch called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Commissioner Thomas gave the invocation. AGENDA Item 4: Approval of minutes of March 16, 1989. Commissioner Redford moved to approve the minutes of March 16, 1989. Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 5: Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change Case #S-1042, from (R) Retail to (C-SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit, for a proposed Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant, south of Sandy Lake Road on Denton Tap, next to the existing McDonald's restaurant, at the request of Kentucky Fried Chicken. City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that the applicant has removed the monument sign from the zoning exhibit, and included their request for a middle drive-way. However, he stated that staff can not support this request. Mr. Dan Johnson of Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Mr. Robert Howman of Ayres and Associates Engineers were present to represent this case. Mr. Johnson stated that convenient accessibility is an essential element of a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. He Item 6: stated that that is their reason for requesting the additional drive-way. Mr. Johnson also stated that they feel this approach is absolutely necessary for the success of the restaurant. He then stated that without the drive, this restaurant could be subject to fall-out. Consultant Engineer Kevin Peiffer stated that Staff's concern is that the issue of ingress and egress needs to be addressed. Kevin then pointed out that the Commissioners should have in their packet copies of the Subdivison Ordinance sections addressing speed limits versus drive-way locations. Chairman Munsch then declared the public hearing open and asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to this request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Again there were none. Following discussion, Commissioner Thomas moved to approve Case #S-1042 as submitted. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (6-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion. Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change, Case # S-1043, from (C) Commercial/(R) Retail, to (C/R-SUP) Commercial/Retail Special Use Permit, for the operation of "A Slice of Ice" snow cone stand, located at the corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road, on the northern most corner of the TownOaks Shopping Center, at the request of Jeff and Lee Anne Burk. Commissioner Tunnell excused herself from the remainder of the meeting at this time. Item 7: PLATTING To consider approval of a Final Plat for Kentucky Fried Chicke , located south of Sandy Lake Road on Denton Tap Road, next to the existing McDonald's restaurant, at the request of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Item 8: To consider approval of a Final Plat for the Coppell Switching Station, on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Sandy Lake Road, at the request of TU Electric. City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that Staff would like th~ following items agreed to if the Commission approves this plat: Item 1: that separate dedication instruments be required for the future road; (Items (2) and (4) should be deleted from Staff's recommendation, the applicant has agreed to comply with the City's Landscape Ordinance); Item 3: that an escrow agreement be entered into with the City, prior to City Council; and an additional item, that the applicant resolve the issue of the screening wall with Staff. Mr. James Allen of TU Electric was present to represent this item. Mr. Allen stated that they are requesting to build this joint Brazos/TU Electric facility on an existing Brazos Electric site at the corner of Thweatt and Coppell Road. He also stated that they are asking for three variances, and that they have withdrawn their variance to the Landscape Ordinance. Mr. Allen stated that they are going to submit their landscape plans to Staff, and comply with the landscape requirements. Following discussion Commissioner Johnson moved to approved the final plat for the Coppell Switching Station with variances 1, 2 and 4; and variance 3 be amended to provide full landscaping on the Coppell Road and Thweatt Road sides, extending 20 feet past the present fence on both the north and the west, and the landscaping be extended to match. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion; motion carried (4-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson and Thomas voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Redford votin§ against the motion. Commissioner Redford excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at this time. Item 9: To consider approval of a Final Plat for Heartz Road, located south of Parkway Boulevard, and north of Sandy Lake Road, at the request of ABQ Development. Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that Staff has no objections to the approval of the request; however, Staff would request that decorative stone be added to the head walls at the lake; and that the applicant show sanitary sewer easements on the plat, and provide separate dedication of easements before City Council approval. Mr. Jay Chester of ABQ Development and Mr. Jerry Parche of Parche Consulting Engineers were present to represent this item. Mr. Chester stated that the City will pursue dedication on the Perkins tract, and they are dedicating only what they own. Consulting Engineer Kevin Peiffer then stated that the City is currently working on obtaining that right-of-way. Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the final plat for Heartz Road. Commissioner Green seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson and Thomas voting in favor of the motion. Item 10: To consider approval of a Final Plat for Northlake Woodlands Item 11: East #12, located on the northwest corner of Mockingbird Lane and the St. Louis and Southwestern Railroad, (near Beltline Road East/West), at the request of Judy Troth Parsons. Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Doyle stated that this plat is presented with the following variances: (1) Deletion of an alley for lots 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9, as previously approved on their preliminary plat; (2) To allow access from lot 1 on to Mockingbird Lane. Mr. A1Wilkie was present to represent this item and answer any questions. He stated that there have been no changes to the plat since the last time they were before the Commission. They have been having a drainage study done by their Engineers, which has been submitted to City Staff and approved. Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the final plat for Northlake Woodlands East #12. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (4-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson and Thomas voting in favor of the motion. General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues. There was no further discussion. The meeting was then adjourned. Joe Munsch, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: Linda G!idewell, SECRETARY PZ042089.MIN Minutes of May 9, 1989 ~e CiW Council o~ :~ Ci~ o~ ~11 ~: ~tive sessi~ at 7:00 p.m. ~ t~ ~cil ~e~tive ~rs of T~ ~ter. ~~ ~SI~ 7:00 p.m. (Closed to the ~lic) ~ticle 6252-17, ~cti~ 2 (g) dis~si~ c~ce~ ~rso~l 1. ~ ~rfo~ce eval~ti~ of Ci~ ~r ~r ~ ~cl~ed ~e ~lic sessi~ closed f~ ~ ~tive Sessi~ ~ ~s~y, ~y 9, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. as all~d ~r t~ a~ recit~ ~icle. ~yor ~ adj~ed ~ ~e~tive ~ssi~ at 7:25 p.m. ~s~y, ~ 9, 1989, ~d ~ed t~ ~lic sessi~. Open to the public The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on TUesday, May 9, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council ~ers of Town Center. The following m~,bers ~re present: lou Duggan, Mayor Dean Wilkerson, Mayor Pro Tern Walter Pettijohn, Councilman To~ Morton, Counc~l-~n Bill Smothermon, Councilman Jim Ccmmmn, Cotmcilamn Mark Wolfe, Councilman John A. Nelson, Councilman Also present ~re City Manager Alan D. Ratliff, City Attorney Imrry Jackson a~d City Secretary Dorothy T~mr~s. Mayor Duggan called the mmeting to order and askmd everyone to stand while Councilmmm $mothermon gave thru invocation. ~ollowing thru invocation Mmyor D~an led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Item 18: Consideration of a Final Plat for thru Coppell Switching Station on a 3.407 acre site located on the north~st corner of Thw~att Road and Sandy T mk~ Road at the request of TU Electric. City Engineer Russell Doyle made the presentation to the City Council. Follo~dmg a sort discussion period Councilman Morton n~ved to d~ny the final plat for the Coppell Switching Station on a 3.407 acre site located on the north~st comer of Th~tt Road and Sandy ~mke P~ad at the request of TU Electric without prejudice to be brought back to thru City Council at the next regular scheduled City Council mmeting of May 23, 1989. Mayor Pro Tern Wilkerson seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Wilk~rson, Councilm~n Thcma~, Morton, Smothermon, Cow,m~, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the. motion. Item 19A: Consider r~x~zal of item tabled at the 3-14-89 City Council meeting. Councilm~n Smothermon moved to approve the r~val of item t~hled at the