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Switching Sta-AG 890411SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Rev.: REF/FILE NUMBER 5:~. p.m~ Monday Eff~ctiv~ 1/20/88 AGENDA REQUEST FORM FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: April 11, 1989 : Case,~S-1041 - 8 Days Precedin~ity Council Meeting II. ITEM CAPTION : PUBLIC HEARING To consider approval of a zOning change, Case ~S-1041, from (LI) Light Industrial, to (LI-SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Permit, for the construction of an electric switching sta,tion, on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Co~ppell Road, at the request of TU Electric. III. ACTION RECOMMENDED : Date of Planning and Zoning Meeting: March 16, 1989 Decision of pl~nnlng and Zoning Commission: Approved (6-1) IV. REP. IN ATTENDANCE ,/'~'~Russell R. Doyle, P.E.,'~ity. Engineer STAFF - Kevin Peiffer, P.E., Acting ~& Z Coordinator A: B: OTHER - V. NOTIFICATION TO METHOD OF CONTACT : DATE : VI. FINANCIAL REVIEW : 1. BUDGETED ITEM N/A : ~.~ ~. t,~~-~ 2. ]~UDGET AMOUNT : ~ [~.~ SOURCE OF FU~ING '~.~C~ , /,~Wz CO'S OR BONDS FUNDS : ~ ~~ (Series or year authorized) : :~ OTHER : YES YES NO AGENDA REQUEST FORM DMEMOI APPROVED BY CITY MANAGER : ITEM NUMBER__~ CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION FOR AGENDA ITEM ITEM # ~ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATED 4-11-89 We have recently learned that there may have been a change in the ownership of the Brazos Power & Light Utility easement which parallels Sandy Lake Road and it is now owned by Texas Utilities. One of the long-term considerations facing this city is that if we ever plan to widen Sandy Lake Road, it would be necessary to secure the right-of-way within this easement. I have been told that the easement was originally acquired by Brazos Power & Light and is considered a "private easement" which means that the city would have to purchase this right-of-way when we widen Sandy Lake Road. It has been reported that the City of Carrollton paid a significant amount for a similar easement. In Coppell it cost approximately $4,000 to move one (1) utility pole in this easement during the development of the McDonald's business. We have also been reminded by Mr. Tom Parsons that the TU franchise agreement expires in 1992 and that they would have preferred to have worked this out long before now. It may be appropriate to begin to position ourselves to negotiate for the Sandy Lake easement and/or other which we may need from Texas Utilities. items In this S.U.P. case TU has indicated that they plan to do some landscaping around the site, but desire to be released from the streetscape requirements until the adjacent roads are improved to their full capacity. I would recommend that you consider requiring TU to put birms and significant landscaping improvement around this site since it is adjacent to a residential subdivision and one of our future major thoroughfares. An example of the type landscaping can be seen south of Coppell on Beltline Road between 114 and 635. At that location there is a switching station which appears to be well landscaped. TU should provide similar landscaping for this switching station in Coppell. Since the S.U.P. has been published, Council could open the item and then table it to a future meeting to allow staff to have additional time to gather more information about these various issues. TU will probably press you to approve this S.U.P., but time should be in our favor. Minutes of March 16, 1989 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 2 Mr. Craig Knight of Centre Development, representing the owner of the property, The Baptist Foundation of Texas, was present to represent this item. Mr. Knight stated that their proposal will include institutional, office, retail, commercial and light industrial facilities. He further stated that The Baptist Foundation had chosen Centre Development in part because they are a local developer. They were also chosen because their specialty is developing business parks, and are well noted for their quality and landscaping. Mr. Knight stated that they basically see two main uses for this property. One of those would be primarily industrial on the west side of the property. The other use, on the east side of the property, light industrial would be used, including office and commercial uses. They have also requested several special use permits at this time. Although he does understand all special use permits will have to be considered individually. Mr. Knight stated that they anticipate the eastern part of the property will be developed first, perhaps within the next two (2) years. The western side of the property would be developed sometime in the future, even as far a five (5) years away. Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to this request. Those persons speaking were: Dave Garrett 230 Samuel Mr. Garrett stated that he is not opposed to this request, but is concerned because of the historic aspects of the park area. Mr. Garrett stated that he would simply like to see the park area preserved. Barbara Bailey 233 Steamboat Mr. Knight then stated that they are working to preserve the historic areas of the park. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. There were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Weaver moved to approve the zoning change for Case #PD-108. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the request. Item 6: Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change, Case #S-1041, from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI-SUP} Light Industrial Special use Permit, for the construction of an electric switching station, on a 3.407 acre site located on the northwest Minutes of March 16, 1989 Planning and Zoning Commission Page 3 Item 7: corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, at the request of TU Electric. City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Doyle stated that all property owners within two hundred feet of this request had been notified. A total of eight (8) notices were mailed out and two (2) returned, both against the proposed change. Mr. Mark Carpenter of TU Electric was present to represent this item. Mr. Carpenter stated that Coppell is a growing community, and this switching station is needed at this time in order to serve the existing citizens, as well as to accomodate future growth. He further stated that this site was a Brazos Electric Substation at one time, and part of those facilities are still in place. Mr. Carpenter also stated that numerous transmission lines are already in place on this property. Mr. Carpenter then stated that they feel what they are requesting will be a considerable improvement to what is at that site now. Chairman Munsch then opened the public hearing 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 this request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve Case ~S-1041. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (6-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Thomas voting against the motion. Public Hearing to consider approval of a zoning change, Case #ZC-519, from (PD-Retail) to (SF-9) Single Family-9, for the development of residential lots on a 2.50 acre site, located near the northwest corner of the intersection of Bethel School Road and Plantation Drive, at the request of Centex Development. City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that this property had previously been denied as a (PD-SF-7) request, and that the applicant has now resubmitted for a (PD-SF-9) request with four (4) variances. Mr. Doyle further stated that all property owners within two hundred feet had been notified. There were a total of twelve (12) notices mailed out, and none returned. Steve Stolte of Centex Real Estate was present to represent this item. Mr. Stolte stated that since they were last before the Commission, they have been contacted by several of the residents sales or nave exp~l,cm,,-~-- Cai[ ~,62-8192 for Jean. 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Call Manager at 800-635-7611 anytime. ~ EVANS-LAYTON 3t,3-31 ~ ~To~ LEGAL NOTICE estauran t/ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ~1.635 ' ROw The CityC°uncil °f the City of Coppell will hold a public hearing on the 11th of April, Walnut Hill ' 1989, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cop- 10965 Composite 357-0484 10909 Composite 358-5646 Red 1084 Composn L ster 350-5248 /~l~e 10835 Composite crtg s ~ 10811 Composite 350-0349 10727 Composite 357-9589 posite -'"- pell Town Center, for con- sideration of a zoning change, Case #S-1041, at the request of TU Electric, from (LI) Light Industrial, to (I.I- SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Permit, for the construc- tion of an electric switch sta- tion, on northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road. All interested citizens of the City of Coppell and other parties of interest are invited to attend this public hearing and participate in the same. Any citizen of the City or other party of interest may also express his or her opinion concerning the proposed zoning change request by let- ter addressed to the City o~ CoppeJJ, Planning Depart- ment, P.O. Box 478, CoppeJl, Texas 75019. City from page 1 · Approved of ratifying settlement of condemnation suit filed against the City of Coppell by Elizabeth A. Ro- villo. · Approved variances .in the Sign Ordinance which concerns pole signs, off- · premise signs, and real pro- perty signs. The variance is requested by Warren Howell D e cisi,.9,,n Makers Fifth grade ~tu'dents at Las Colinas Elementary have entered all three com- petitions of Texas Future' Problem Solving this school year.. Their teacher and coach, Brenda Black- well, is very proud to re- cognize the following stu- dents' for exceptional re- search on the topics of energy, criminal law, and nutrition: Team One--Jennifer Cooper, Hardin, Sarah Bagwell, and Meghan Boeding; Team Two--Mike Kimbrel, Tif- fany Leggett, Andy Scull · and Amy Redmon. The purpose of Texas Future Problem SoMng is to develop teamwork among students, to teach a creative problem solving process that can be used in facing problems and difficulties,' to develop a richer imagination of the possibilities for the future, and to improve oral and written communication skills. Students who partic- ipate in Texas Future Pro- blem Solving have creative minds but are, also, academically oriented. They are students who care about the problems of our society and propose solu~ tions to solve those pro- blems. Over four hundred teams across the state of Texas participate in this program. In late April, a State Bowl will be held in Austin for competition among the top 25 teams. The Las Colinas teams an- ticipate an invitation to thi~ howl. In addition, Texas Future Problem Solving sponsors Scenario Writing Compe- tition and Community' Problem Solving Compe- tition. Andy Scull was a for a sign to be located south of Belt Line Road adjacent to the west bank of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. · Approved a zoning change frem Retail to PD-SF-7 on property located 190 feet south of the south- east corner of C0ppell Road and Sandy Lake Road at the request of Thomas and Katherine McHale. of the Future semi-finalist in Scenario Writing. Blackweil's homeroom sent Christmas boxes to a Miskito boy and girl in Honduras. Class members wrote other schools about the Miskito indian Proiect0 and several of those schools are send- ing letters to the class saying they have sent boxes. A school in Alpine wrote that doing the pro- iect "makes us feel g.o..o..d ~o help others."_ A,, httl~ grade class in ueuevue, Texas, thanked the Las Colinas class "for writing us and asking us to 'join in helping the world a lit- tle bit:" The fifth grade students at Las Colinas are developing skills and attitudes that will help them in decision· making throughout their lives. Las Colinas Menu March 27 - 31, 1989 BREAKFAST Monday: Juice, Cere~ Milk I Tuesday: Juice, Scramb Egg, Toast, Jelly, Milk ' Wednesday:' Juice, Par~ cakes, Strawberry Appl! sauce, Milk .. Thursday: FruR, Sau* Pattie, Biscuits, Milk Friday: Juice, Homem~ Cherry Crumbcake, Mh LUNCH Monday: Chicken Nugget or Steak Fingers, Grav~ Batter Bread Tuesday: Toasted Chees Sandwich or Tuna San< wich Wednesday: Sausage za or Hot Dog with Mu tard 'Thursday: Hamburger c · Bun or Chicken Pattie Bun, Burger Salad Friday: Homemade / sagna, Garlic Toast BBQ Rib on Bun SECONDARY LUNCH Monday: Chicken Nt gets, Gravy, Homema, Hot Roll Tuesday: Ham Pattie M on Wheat Bun, Picl Spear Wednesday: Saus~ Pizza Thursday: Taco Snack Friday: BBQ Chick, · Mexican Cheese Toas! Item 7: Consider approval of a Resolution declaring the week of April 23 to April 29 as "Coppell Chorus Weak" in the City of Coppell, Texas and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Nr. Jim Shannon, representing the Texas Community Chorus, was present to discuss this item with the Council. Following discussion, Councilm~n Pettijohn moved that Resolution 041189.1 be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Esyor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 8: Holding of a PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a zoning change, Case ~S-1041 'from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI-SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Permit for the construction of an electric switching station on a 3.~07 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppsll Road at the request of TU Electric. Date of P&Z Meeting: 3-16-89 Decisiou 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 Tem Wilkerson declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change. There were none. He 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 st~eetscape 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 Packberry Sub-Station. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Iem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 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 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 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 Commission of their recoemendations for approval of this plat. Mr. Doyle indicated the City is looking for additional right-of-way for Coppell and Thweatt Roads. Mr. Hark Carpenter, representing the applicant, also spoke to the Page 3 of 8 Date: March 16, 1989 CITY OF COPPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT RE: Case #: $-1041 LOCATION: Northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, 3.409 acre site. APPLICANT: TU Electric Company 1511 Bryan Street Dallas, Texas 7520] SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING: (LI) on the North, West and South (R) on the East SUMMARY: Staff has no objections to this (SUP) request. ALTERNATIVES: 1) 2) Approve the SUP. Deny the SUP. ATTACHMENTS: 1) 2) Site Plan Letter STAFFRPT. mm "~ELECTRIC February 13, 1989 Ms. Shohre Daneshmand Civil Engineer City of Coppell P. O. Box 473 Coppell, Texas 75092 Dear MS. I)sneshms_nd: I sm submittin~ a preliminary application and Special Use Permit (SUP) for the building permit for our proposed 138 kV electric substation to be constructed on the northwest corner of the intersection of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road in Coppell, Texas. I sm also includin~ fifteen (15) copies of our preliminary plat, site, and landscape plans for your review. In addition, I sm attaching TU Electric checks in the amounts of $104.00 and $217.03 to cover the preliminary plat and Special Use Permit (SUP), respectively. Your assistance with this important project to provide a continued reliable and adequate supply of electric energy to our customers in Coppell is appreciated. Very truly yours, Attachments Mark Carpenter, Supervisor Substation Engineering cc: Mr. Ricky Fads - TU, Farmers Branch I $11Bryan Street P.O. Box660268 Dnllas, Texa~75266-0268 SU,BMIS SION DEADLINE: Rev.: Effective 1/20/88 REF/FILE NUNBER FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: April 11, 1989 : Coppell Switching Station - Preliminary Plat II. ITEM CAPTION : To consider apprQval of a preliminary plat for the Coppell Switchinq Station. on a 3.407 acre site located on thm north- west corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Roadr at the request of ~U Electric. III. ACTION RECOMMENDED : Date of pl~..~.. J-~ Zo-~-- ~--~--~"a:?~r~C~il!6'1989 Dec~ of P~""~"~ ~d Zo-~-~ Comm~io.: Approved (~-1 ~ with .conditio~s?~s shown on the attached minutes. ' .... IV. REP. IN ATTENDANCE. A: - V. NOTIFICATION TO : B: OTHER - METHOD OF CONTACT : DATE : VI. FINANCIAL REVIEW : 1. BUDGETED ITEM 3 i ESTIMATED 'AMOUNT FOR ,:~ 4.~ NO DMEMOI Minutes of April 1], 1989 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular called session on Tuesday, April 11, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. in tbs Council Chambers of To~m Center. Tbs 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 Timmons and City Attorney Larry Jackson. Mayor Pro Tem Dean Wi]kersou called the meeting to order and asked everyone to stand while Councilman Wolfe gave the invocation. Following the invocation Councilman Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Item 3: Approval of Minutes - March 21, 1989 March 28, 1989 Councilman Smothermon moved that the minutes of March 21, 1989, and March 28, 1989, be approved as submitted. Councilman Morton seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 4: Mayor's Report This item was considered following the Executive Session. The following items were reported and/or requested by Council members: A. Councilman Wolfe informed the Council that the letter received in the "FYI" packet from the Airport Board seems to indicate that the surrounding cities gct what they wanted concerning an extended Environmental Impact Study; however, he stated, in his opinion, that this was not the case and that the City should follow-up with ~nother letter to the proper authorities to assure that the cities in fact do receive what was requested. He stated, that he felt, that Mr. Power should he contacted for verification and follow-up on this item. B. Councilman Cowman requested that an item be placed on the next regular City Council agenda concerning sur-charge rates on water meters specifically dealing with the Riverchase sur-charge. C. Councilman PettiJohn requested that the City review it's policy on ambulance charges. Deputy City Manager/Finance Director Frank Trando stated that it is anticipated that this policy as well as all other policies requiring fee charges vii1 be reviewed and presented at the mid-year budget revie~ on May 16th. Page 1 of 8 ~tem 5: City Council Liaison's Report A. DAET - Councilman Morton reported that Dallas Area Rapid Transit will hold a meetin~ at City Hall on Hay 3, 1989, at 7:30 p.m., in the Coppell City Council Chambers. This meeting will be for the purpose of informing citizens present of the program of services from DART. B. FINANCE COmmITTEE - Councilman Smothermou informs the Council members that a special called work session has been set for May 16, 1989, for a mid-year budget review. Additionally, RFP's that were previously mailed have been received and are in the process of being reviewed with a recommendation to be forthcoming in the near future. Councilman Smothermon also indicated that the quarterly financial report is available and has been presented to Council for review. C. LIBEAP, Y BOARD - Hayor Pro Tam Wilkerson indicated to the Council and citizens present that April has been designated as the month for citizens to donate books to the Library and encouraged Council as well as citizens present to participate in this project. D. HUD ABSORPTION CG}~ITTEE - Councilman Eorton stated that the ~UD Board had met earlier this day and received information that Magnolia Properties has gone into bankruptcy. MUD Board members as ~ell as Council members present were told that contracts between Magnolia and any other entity are now null and void. This will ha~e some impact on the request of Vista Ridge to be annexed into the MUD District as well as improvements to Denton Tap Road and Magnolia~s previous request to be annexed into the Road Utility District (RUD). E. NCTCOC - There was no report on this item at this time. F. PARK BOARD - Hayor Pro Tam ~ilkerson informed the Council that the letter to SSS Fropertles in not quite ready for presentation to the Council, however, he anticipates it being forwarded to the City Manager to be included in the "FYI" packets for the coming week. G. SCHOOL BOARD - Councilman ~olfe indicated that there was no report at this time. H. DCAD - Councilman Nelson reported there was no report at this time. ARCHIIECTURAL REVIEI4 COHHITTEE - Councilman Nelson indicated that this Board has not had a meeting; therefore, there is no report at this time. Item 6: Citizen's Appearances Those persons recognized from the audience were Hr. Johnny Thompson who resides on ~eltline Road, Hr. Thompson provided the Council with information from the Texas Statutes pertaining to service plans and service to annexed property in the City. Hr. Thompson also expressed his distress to Council concerning the response received frae the City regarding his request for a left turn lane at the entrance to his property on Beltline Road. He indicated to the Council his distress vas caused by the City's reply that it vas his obligation to provide funding for this left turn lane. Yte~ 7: Consider approval of a Resolution declaring the week of April 23 to April 29 as "Coppell Chorus Week" in the City of Coppell, Texas and authorizing the Hayer to sign. Hr. Jim Shanncn, representing the Texas Community Chorus, was present to discuss this item with the Council. Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn ~cved that Resolution 041189.1 be approved and the Hayer be authorized to sign. Councilmen Horton seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Herren, Smo:hermon, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item Holdimg of a PUBLIC HEARING to consider approval of a zoning change, Case #S-104l from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI-SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Permit for the construction of an electric switching station on a 3.607 acre site located on the northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road at the request of TU Electric. Date of P&Z Neeting: 3-16-89 Decisiot~ of P&Z Commission: Approved (6-1) Russell Doyle, City Engineer, made the presentation to the Council. Hr. Tom Parsons and Hr. Hark Carpenter, representing TU Electric, were also present to discuss this item with the Council. Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change. There were none. He 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 ragarding 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 strestscape requirements until the additional roadways are built. Follewing 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 Snb-Sta:ion. 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. 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 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 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 Coemisalon of their reco2~2ndationa for approval of this plat. Hr. Doyle indicated the City is looking for additional right-of-way for Coppall and Thweatt Roads. Hr. Mark Carpenter, representing the applicant, also spoke to the Page 3 of 8 Council on this item. Ne 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 sn 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: a. The City will allow rock rather than concrete on the yardi 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 he 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 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 Smothers,on seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerscn, 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 MacArthur. 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 re~uirementa 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 ia 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 aa requested by Goodyear for placement of their sign at 825 MacArthur. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion; motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tam Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smother~on, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 11: Presentation by Texas Industries, Inc. requestin$ the City of Coppell's consideration and endorsement by informal Resolution of their request to the City of Carrollton for a ~pecial Use Pemit for mining of pitrnn sand and gravel materials from land north of Denton Creek and Sandy Lake Road. Steve Goram, Director of Public Works, made the presentation to the Council. Mr. Willia~ F. Rapier and Mr. Robert E. Nay, representing the applicant, were also present to discuss this its with the Council. lit. Rapier indicated that Texas Industries, Inc. anticipates operating fro~ sunrise to sunset, however, they would be willing to restrict operations Page 4 of 8 during the morning and evenin§ rush hours. Mr. Rapier further stated that it is their intent to use only company trucks but that any contract truc~ hauling would be controlled and instructed to follow any proposed route designated to reach the company's facility on Beltline Road south. 0uestlons concerning the use of Sandy Lake Road as a truck route were raised. Staff indicated that Sandy Lake Road is not designed to handle truck traffic of the type that is proposed. Durin~ further discussion concerning weight of the trucks and material, the applicant indicated that they would be willing for the City to inspect the weight tickets at the batch plant on south ~eltline ~oad. Hr. Rapier also indicated that all material coming from the Sandy Lake Road mining operation would be designated for and used Ly the Coppell Batch Plant. He further stated that it is anticipated that the duration o£ this project would be approximately nine (9) months. Ms. Dee Bridges, representing the Zoning Board of Adjustments from Carrollton, asked to be recognized and urged the Council to deny this request. Following further discussion, Councilman Smothermon moved that this item be remanded back to staff with the direction that they contact staff at the City of Carrollton ss well as applicant for a Resolution and to ~ork out something agreeable to all parties takin~ into consideration the load rate of bridges, traffic conditions, and current conditions of the roads involved. 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. Councilman Cayman arrived at this time. Item 12: Discussion sad consideration of a request from Superior Concrete Fence of Texas, Inc. to amend Section 32.1 ? A of the Zoning Ordinance in order for concrete panel fences to be allowed to be used as screenin~ walls. Chief Buildinf Cfficial Dale Jackson made the presentation to the Council. He indicated that although his initial recommendation had been for denial of this request, additional information and samples have been presented and while they have not completely changed his opinion, do raise a question I£ his mind as to the possibility of the material being acceptable to the City. Mr. Todd Sternfeld end Mr. Garren Griffin, representing Superior Concrete Fence of Texas, ~nc., were also present to discuss this item with the Council. A sample of the material was provided for Council's inspection. Mr. Sternfeld indicated that eeveral cities in the area are allowing use of this type of material which he indicated in substantially more sturdy and reliable than the type of material used at the two (2) commercial facilities in Coppall from which the City has been experiencing maintenance problems. Mr. Sternfeld also indicated that several of the cities that have denied the use of this material have indicated that they will be looking at it on a case by case basis until such time as the durability of the panels can be determined. Council indicated that they would like to see the City follow ~he example of the cities that have denied this request in order to look at each presentation on a case by case basis. Fo/lowing further discussion Councilman Morton moved to deny this request. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion for denial carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tam Wllkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 13: Discussion and consideration of approval of a Change Order (Chansa Order No. 2) for adding three additional sedian openings and five additional left turn lanes~ and the turnout of Parkvay Boulevard at Denton Tapl to Denton Tap Road Improvements from Sandy Lake Road to Denton Creek as requested by ABQ Development Corp. and Univest Development Corp. Page 5 of 8 City Engineer Russell DoySe made the presentation to the Council. He stated that this request itlcludes funding by the applicants for left turn lanes. The total change order is for $52,081.27 with ABQ paying $26,59&.76 and Uni,,est paying $8,679.63 leaving a balance due, to be paid by the City, of $16,806.90. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Wolfe moved that the change order be approved contingent upon the City's receipt of funds within five (5) working days of request for these funds from ABQ and Univest Company. The contingency of the motion is for only those left turn lanes that are requested by applicants and does not effect the intersection for the west extension of Parkway Boulevard. Councilman PattiJohn seconded the motion; motion carried 6-i with Councilmen PettiJohu, Norton, Smothermon, Co, an, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson voting against the motion. Item 14: Discussion and consideration of approval of a lease agreement between the City of Ccppell and St. Louis and Southwestern Railway Company to accora~odate storm drainage improvements for the Northlake Addition and authorizing the Hayor to sign. City Engineer Russell Doyle made the presentation to the Council. This request was brought forward to the Council from Northlake Industrial Park in order to accoramodate future industrial plans in the Northlake Addition. The cost to the City would be a one (1) time fee of $435.00. Following discussion on this item, Councilman Smothermon moved to approve the lease agreement and authort?e the Hayor to si~n. Councilman Wolfe ~econded; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen Pettijohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 15: Consider approval of a Resolution in support of ~B-160 and encourage its passage of the 71st Legislature and authorize the Mayor to sign - requested by Councilman Morton. Councilman Morton made the presentation to the Council. He indicated this Resolution e"presses support for strengthening restrictions on sexually oriented ~usinees regulations as well as giving control back to cities. Following discassion on this item, Councilman Smothe~on moved that Resolution 041189.2 be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign. Councilman PettiJohn seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Item 16: Discussion and consideration of appointing a Council representative to the Springs of Coppell Tax Abatement District - requested by Mayor Duggan. Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson presented this item to the Council. He recommended that since Mayor Duggan is absent from this meeting that this item would be tabled to the next regular City Council meeting. Item 17: Consideration of directing City staff to initiate a traffic study of the inte~section of Bethel School Road and Moore Road to determiue the need for a four-way stop sign and/or other traffic control measures - requested by Councilman ~attijoh~. Council~an PettiJohn ~ade this presentation to the Council. Re indicated that he had been contacted by citizens reqnesti~ consideration of this item and asked that Mrs. Donna Harchant ba recognized to present her counts to the Council. Hrs. ~rc~t ~ recosnized end stated the request of citizens tn this area vas to Pase 6 of 8 provide stop signs or some type of traffic control at the intersection of Bethel School and Eoore Roads as well as reducing the speed limits on south Moore Road from 35 mph to 30 mph. Hrs. Harchant indicated that the 30 mpb speed limit is enforced on the north part of Moore Road as wel! as Mockingbird and Heartz Roads within the City of Coppe11. Additionally, Mrs. Merchant stated that traffic at Austin Elementary is not yielding right-of-way to children in the cross walks and that more traffic enforcement is required in this area. Mr. Tony francis was elms asked to be recognized and questioned the need of the speed limit being 35 mph on this roadway. Council corrected the citizens present that this road is a collector street as opposed to a residential street as had been represented by both citizens. Following discussion on this item, Councilman 5mothermon moved to approve funding in the amount of $500.00 for a study of a traffic control devices at the intersection of Bethel School and Moore Roads, to study the speed limit alone Moore Road and requested the City Manager to direct staff to monitor vehicle traffic and speed in the area of Austin Elementary School. Councilman Pettijohn seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Horton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe and Neison voting in favor of the motion. CONSENT AGENPA Item 18At Consider approval oi a contract with Dallas County for rental of county voting equipment to hold the May 6, 1989 Municipal Election and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Stem 18Bt Consideration to adopt a resolution /or the Tax Abatement tolicy for the City of Coppell and a~tborize the Eayor to sign. Councilman Morton moved that the Consent Agenda be approved with I~cm No. 18B carrying Resolution No. 041189.3 and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilman Smothermon seconded the motion; motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wilkerson, Councilmen PettiJohn, Morton, Smothermon, Cowman, Wolfe a,~d ielson voting in favor of the notion. ~XECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the public) Item 19: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney and review of pending litigation matters by City Attorney. Item 20: Item 21: Item 22: Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f) discussion concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property a. proposed library site Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g) discussion concerning personnel. a. annual evaluation of City Manager. Article 6252-17, Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 83. a. discussion with City Attorney concernini matter involvin$ privileged co~munication betveen Attorney and client. Council convened into Executive Session at 10:25 p.m. as alloyed under the above recited articles. Item No. 21 was deferred to the follovln~ Council Agenda due to the absence of Hayor Duggan at this meeting. Page 7 of 8 Council adjourned the Executive ~ession 11:05 p.m. and opened the public sessio~o (O?en to the ,public) There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting vas adjourned. ATTEST: Lou Duggau, Hayor Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary HINUTES 041189 I~NITS2 Page 8 of 8 Minutes °f March 16' 19W"' "~ DRAFT Planning & Zoning Comm,ssion Page, 5 : carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 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 Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, at the request of TU Electric. City Engineer Russell Doyle introduced the item to the Commission. He stated that this plat is related to the previously approved zoning change, Case #S-1041. He further stated that Staff has no objections to the preliminary plat, other than that Staff would like to have the right-of-way along' Thweatt Road. Mr. Doyle then stated that the applicant is requesting four (4) variances. Mark Carpenter of TU Electric was present to represent this item. Mr. Carpenter stated that the right-of-way along Thweatt Road is owned by Brazos Electric. He further stated that if Brazos were to dedicate land for the right-of-way, the Federal Government and the REA Commission would have to get involved. For that reason, they would prefer to grant an easement. Mr. Carpenter then stated that Staff has requested a letter, which Brazos Electric is preparing, and he will have that submitted to the City before final platting of this property. Following discussion Commissioner Thomas moved to approve the preliminary plat for the Coppell Switching Station, with the ~6O~.following provisions: (1) that the right-of-way issue be resolved with Staff prior to final platting, (2) that the wall issue be resolved with Staff before final platting; and, (3) that the landscaping issue be resolved with Staff and the applicant come forward with a completed plat for final platting. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion; motion carried (6-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas and Weaver voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Tunnell voting against the motion. Item 10: To consider approval of a preliminary plat for Shadowridge Estates, 4th Increment, on a 2.50 acre site, located near the northwest corner of the intersection of Bethel School Road and Plantation Drive, at the request of Centex Development. Commissioner Thomas moved to deny the preliminary plat for Shadowridge Estates, 4th Increment. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (7-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Johnson, Redford, Thomas, Tunnell and Weaver voting in favor of the motion. Item 11: To consider approval of a final plat for the Northlak8 Woodlands East #12 Addition, at the request of Judy Troth Parsons. Date: March 16, 1989 CITY OF COPPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT RE: Case #: Coppell Switching Station - Preliminary Plat LOCATION: Northwest corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Road, 3.409 acre site. APPLICANT: TU Electric Company 1511 Bryan Street Dallas, Texas 75201 TRANSPORTATION: Frontage to two (2) future major thoroughfares requiring a future Right-of-Way width of 110' minimum, with 130' minimum required within 300 feet of a major intersection. SUMMARY: Staff has no objections to the preliminary plat provided the applicant commits to either dedicating the Brazos Electric Power Co-op, Inc. frontage as Right-of-Way to the City, or produce documentation to the City evidencing this request to be an unreasonable request due to legal complications and leaving the dedications in the form of an easement to the City. Please reference the plat for the variances requested. ALTERNATIVES: 1) 2) 3) Approve with variances requested. Approve without variances requested. Deny the preliminary plat. ATTACHMENTS: STAFFRPT. 1) 2) Preliminary Plat Copy of Coppell Master Thoroughfare Plan Pill .I PARKWAY · COI~ELL RO~I~ i- .( /--.;/ . ~ /, C I T Y 0 F C 0 P P E L L SUBMISSION DEADLINE: O0 p.m. Monday Rev.: Effective 1/20/88 - 8 Days Preced~ = City Council Meeting AGENDA REQUEST FORM FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: April 11, 1989 I. REF/FILE NUMBER : Coppell Switching Station - Preliminary Plat II. ITEM CAPTION : To consider approval of a preliminary plat for the Coppell Switchinq Station, on a 3.407 ~cre site locatmd on thm north- west corner of Thweatt Road and Coppell Roadt at the request of TU Electric. III. ACTION RECOMMENDED : Date of P ning and Zoning Meeting: Ma~ch 16, 1989 Decision of Pl~nnin[~ and Zoning Commissiog:, Approved wztn~cona~=mons, as shown on the attached minutes. 7~{~/~l .~~.-'~Russell R. Doyle, P.E., City Engineer IV. REP. IN ATTE~~ A: STAFF - Kevin Peiffer, P.E., Acting P & Z Coordinator OF CONTACT : D ATE : VI. FINANCIAL REVIEW : 1. BUDGETED ITE ~ ' ~ : YES NO 2. BUDGET AMOUNT : 3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR THIS ITEM 4. AMOUNT OVER OR UNDER BUDGET 5. LOW BIDDER RECOMMENDED : YES SOURCE OF FUNDING CO'S OR BONDS FUNDS : (Series or year authorized) : OPERATING BUDGET (Account Number) : OTHER : AGENDA REQUEST FORM DMEMOI APPROVED BY CITY MANAGER : ITEM NUMBER ~_~