PD114-CS 901127Council thanked Mr. Vaccaro for his dedication to the City and
voiced regret at his resignation. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved
to approve the resignation of Angelo Vaccaro from the Economic &
Business Development Board. Councilman Morton seconded the motion.
The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen
Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in
favor of the motion.
Item 14
Consider appointment of a member to the Economic and
Business Development Board.
Councilman Morton moved to approve Klm Brooks as a member to the
Economic and Business Development Board. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson
.and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15
Consideration and approval of a zoning change request,
Case #PD-114, from (R) Retail and (MF-1) Multi-Family-i,
to a (PD) Planned Development for single-family detached
structures, on 48.08 acres of land, located south of
Sandy Lake Road and west of the T.U. electric easement.
Mayor Pro Smothermon withdrew from Council at this time because of
a conflict of interest. An affidavit is on file with the City
Secretary.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made the
presentation to Council. He stated that the request for a zoning
change was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on
November 8, 1990, subject to the following 14 variances:
139 single-family lots maximum
35' maximum height
35% maximum coverage
20' minimum rear yard
No lot smaller than 50 x 105
No lot size less than 5250 square feet
Minimum dwelling unit size of 1600 square feet air conditioned
space
5' minimum side yards, 15 ' on corner lots
Landscaping of linear park (utility R.O.W.)
6' minimum masonry screening fence around lift station and
T.R.A. property
Minimum finished floor elevation on all structures
Escrowed funds to build street west to MacArthur Boulevard
No alleys on lots 17-46 (adjacent to T.U. electric easement)
20'-25' front yard setback
Following Mr. Sieb's presentation, Nathan Maier, a Consulting
Engineer from Thompson Interests, came forward to make a
presentation to Council. Council was informed that coverage would
be 60%, as opposed to 35%. Much concern was voiced over the flood
potential of this particular property and the difference in
elevation of the apartment homes. It was pointed out that the only
access road, Sandy Lake Road, is often flooded during heavy rains.
Councilman Weaver moved to deny without prejudice a zoning change
request, Case #PD-114, from (R) Retail and (MF-1) Multi-Family-i,
to a (PD) Planned Development for single-family detached
structures, on 48.08 acres of land, located south of Sandy Lake
Road and west of the T.U. electric easement until issues involving
coverage, an access road during flooding, a screening wall and the
linear park issue could be resolved with Staff. Councilman Thomas
seconded the motion. The motion to deny failed 4-2 with Councilmen
Weaver and Thomas voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting against the motion.
Mayor Wolfe asked if there were any citizens wishing to speak
against this issue. There were none. He asked if there were any
citizens who wished to speak for the issue. Bill Thompson of
Dallas addressed Council. Following further discussion, Councilman
Morton moved to approve the zoning change request, Case #PD-114,
from (R) Retail and (MF-1) Multi-Family-I, to a (PD) Planned
Development for single family detached structures, on 48.08 acres
of land, located south of Sandy Lake Road and west of the T.U.
Electric Easement with the 14 variances listed above, with changes
in the variances as follows: 35% maximum coverage changed to 60%
maximum coverage and escrowed funds to build a street west to
MacArthur Boulevard with no building permits to be issued until
construction is underway on said street. Councilman Cowman
seconded the motion. Councilman Nelson requested that the motion
be amended to read 50% coverage, rather than 60% coverage.
Councilman Morton amended his motion to 50% coverage rather than
the 60% coverage. Councilman Cowman amended his second. Planning
and Community Services Director Gary Sieb suggested that two other
points be included: 25~ setback for a home having less than 1,800
square feet and a 20~ setback for a home having greater than 1,800
square feet. Mayor Wolfe pointed out that these had been part of
the Planning and Zoning motion which were not included on the
summary sheet. Councilman Morton amended his motion to include all
of the changes, the final motion being: Councilman Morton moved to
approve the zoning change request, Case $PD-114, from (R) Retail
and (MF-1) Multi-Family-i, to a (PD) Planned Development for single
family detached structures, on 48.08 acres of land, located south
of Sandy Lake Road and west of the T.U. Electric Easement with the
14 variances listed above, with changes in the variances as
follows: 35% maximum coverage changed to 50% maximum coverage,
escrowed funds to build a street west to MacArthur Boulevard with
no building permits to be issued until construction is'underway on
said street, and a 25~ setback for a home having less than 1,800
square feet and a 20~ setback for a home having greater than 1,800
square feet. Councilman Cowman seconded the amended motion. The
motion carried 4-2 with Councilmen Morton, Cowman, Robertson and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and
Thomas voting against the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon rejoined Council at this point.
Item 16
Discussion and consideration of designating a Council
member to serve on an evaluation panel for data
processing consultant volunteers.
Councilman Weaver stated his desire to work on this panel.
Councilman Morton moved to approve Councilman Weaver to serve on an
evaluation panel for data processing consultant volunteers.
Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor ofthe motion.~
Item 17 Mayorts Report
The following items were reported under the Mayorts Report:
Cguncilman Morton moved to approve Kim Brooks as a member to th~
Economic and Business Development Board. ~ayor Pro Tem Smothermon
seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Te~
Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson
and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15"
Consideration and approval of a zoning change request,
Case $PD-114, from (R) Retail and (MF-1) Multi-Family-l,
to a (PD) Planned Development for single-family detached
structures, on 48.08 acres of land, located south of
Sandy Lake Road and west of the T.U. electric easement.
Mayor Pro Smothermon withdrew from Council at .this time 'because of
a conflict of interest. An affidavit is on file with the City
Secretary.
Planning and Community Services Director Gary Sieb made the
presentation to Council. He stated that the request for a zoning
change was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on
November 8, 1990, subject to the following 14 variances:
t39 single-family lots maximum
35' maximum height
35% maximum coverage
20' minimum rear yard
No lot smaller than 50 x 105
No lot size less than 5250 square feet
Minimum dwelling unit size of 1600 square feet air conditioned
space
5' minimum side yards, 15 ' on corner lots
Landscaping of linear park (utility R.O.W.)
6' minimum masonry screening fence around lift station and
T.R.A. property
Minimum finished floor elevation on all structures
l~Escrowed funds to build street west to MacArthur Boulevard
No attey~ on lots I7-46 (adjacent to T.U. electric easement)
20'~25'..fro~t'yard setback 'f & ,r~ .~1 ~
Following Mr. Sieb's presentation,' Nathan Maier, a Consulting
Engineer from Thompson Interests, came forward to make a
presentation to Council. Council was informed that coverage would
be 60%, as opposed to 35%. Much concern was voiced over the flood
potential of this particular property and the difference in
elevation of the apartment homes. It was pointed out that the only
access road, Sandy Lake Road, is often flooded during heavy rains.
Councilman Weaver moved to deny without prejudice a zoning change
request, Case ~PD-114, from (R) Retail and (MF-1) Multi-Family-I,
to a (PD) Planned Development for single-family detached
structures, on 48.08 acres of land, located south of Sandy Lake
Road and west of the T.U. electric easement until issues involving
coverage, an access road during flooding, a screening wall and the
linear park issue could be resolved with Staff. Councilman Thomas
seconded the motion. The motion to deny failed 4-2 with Councilmen
Weaver and Thomas voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting against the motion.
Mayor Wolfe a~ked if there were any citizen~ wishing to ~puak
against this issue. There were none. He asked if there were any
citizens who wished to speak for the issue. Bill -Thompson of
Dallas addressed Council. Following further discussion, Councilman
Morton moved to approve the zoning change request, Case JPD-114,
from (R) Retail and (MF-1) Multi-Family-l, to a (PD) Planned
Development for single family detached structures, on 48.08 acres
of land, located south of Sandy Lake Road and west of the T.U.
Electric Easement with the 14 variances listed above, with changes
in the variances as follows: 35% maximum coverage changed to 60%
maximum coverage and escrowed funds to build a street west to
MacArthur Boulevard with 'no building permits to be issued until
construction is underway on said street. Councilman Cowman
seconded the motion. Councilman Nelson requested that the motion
be amended to read 50% coverage, rather than 60% coverage.
Councilman Morton amended his motion to 50% coverage rather than
the 60% coverage. Councilman Cowman amended his second. Planning
and Community Services Director Gary Sieb suggested that two other
points be included: 25' setback for a home having less than 1,800
square feet and a 20' setback for a home having greater than 1,800
square feet. Mayor Wolfe pointed out that these had been part of
the Planning and Zoning motion which were not included on the
summary sheet.~ Councilman Morton amended his motion to include all
of the changes, the final motion being: Councilman Morton moved to
approve the zoning change request, Case #PD-114, from (R) Retail
and (MF-!) Multi-Family-l, to a (PD) Planned Development for single
family detached structures, on 48.08 acres of land, located south
of Sandy Lake Road and west of the T.U. Electric Easement with the
14 variances listed above, with changes in the variances as
follows: 35% maximum coverage changed to 50% maximum coverage,
escrowed funds to build a street west to MacArthur Boulevard with
no building permits to be issued until construction is'underway on
said street, and a 25' setback for a home having less than 1,800
square feet and a 20' setback for a home having greater than 1,800
square feet. Councilman Cowman seconded the amended motion. The
motion carried 4-2 with Councilmen Morton, Cowman, Robertson and
Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and
Thoma~ voting against the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon rejoined Council at this point.
Item 16 Discussion and consideration of designating a Council
member to serve on an evaluation panel for data
processing consultant volunteers.
Councilman Weaver stated his desire to work on this panel.
Councilman Morton moved to approve Councilman Weaver to serve on an
evaluation panel for data processing consultant volunteers.
Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Lane. Discussion followed by the Student Council Members.
Following discussion, students were dismissed and regular council
discussed this item. Councilman Weaver announced that the council
has requested a comprehensive study of the entire area in regards
to traffic. Councilman Morton requested that the three issues of
the stop sign at Mockingbird and Oriole, the stop sign at
Mockingbird and Cherrybark, and the stop sign at Mockingbird and
Sparrow be divided and vote on each independently.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to retain the stop sign at
Mockingbird and Oriole. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas and Cowman voting against the
motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to retain the stop sign at
Mockingbird and Cherrybark. Councilman Robertson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to retain the stop sign at
Mockingbird and Sparrow. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and
Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, and Cowman voting against the
motion.
Item 20
Consideration of a request for staff to check stop-leak
measures at the Longbranch Country Club as a result of a
citizen's appearance by John Higgins at the February 25,
1992 Council Meeting.
Council Member Nelson moved to deny relief on the bill for the leak
that occurred between the meter and the establishment. Motion died
for lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved that we charge the fee of $1.41 per
1000 gallons for the water that leaked behind the meter and that
this be a one time only concession due to the unique situation of
having a mile long water line. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion. A credit will be given to future bills. The motion
carried 5-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion and
Councilmen Thomas and Nelson voted against the motion.
Item 21 A.
Reconsideration of action taken regarding denial of
zoning case #PD-114, generally located south of
Sandy Lake Road, and west of the T.U. Electric
easement, and commonly referred to as a portion of
the "Riverchase" development.
To consider approval of an ordinance for case $PD-
114, to change the zoning designation from (MF-1)
Multi-Family-1 and (R) Retail, to (PD-SF) Planned
Development Single-Family on a parcel of land
located south of Sandy Lake Road, and West of the
T.U. Electric easement, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon excused himself due to conflict of
interest. The appropriate form has been filed with the City
Secretary. Council Member Robertson moved to reconsider the motion
of Item21A. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion. The motion
was tied 3-3, with Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Nelson in favor
of the motion, and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas and Cowman denying the
motion. The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor Wolfe breaking the tie
by voting in favor of the motion.
Council Member Robertson moved to approve Item 21-B to consider the
approval of an ordinance for case #PD-114 carrying the ordinance
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number 91500-A-16. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The
motion was tied 3-3 with Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Nelson
voting in favor of the motion, and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas and
Cowman denying the motion. The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor
Wolfe breaking the tie by voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro
Tem Smothermon rejoined the Council at this time.
Item 22
Authorization to enter into a contract with F&S
Partnership to design the Coppell Public Library with
compensation for basic services not to exceed 8% of the
construction cost of the facility or $181,600.00,
whichever is less, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Council Member Morton moved to approve authorization to enter into
a contract with F&S Partnership to design the Coppell Public
Library with the compensation for basic services not to exceed 8%
of the construction cost of the facility or $181,600.00, whichever
is less. Councilman Robertson seconded the motion. The motion
carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the
motion.
Item 23
PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning
change, Case #ZC-535 (Waterside Estates, Phase III), from
(TH-i) Town House-l, to (SF-7) Single-Family-7, to allow
construction of single-family homes, located at the
northwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and MacArthur
Boulevard, at the request of Standard Pacific.
Director of Planning, Gary Sieb made the presentation to the
Council and recommended approval. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public
Hearing open and asked if there were any persons who wished to
speak in favor of this proposal. There were none. He then asked
for those person who wished to speak against the proposal. Again,
there were none. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve the zoning change of Case
$ZC-535 (Waterside Estates, Phase III), from (TH-l) Town House-l,
to (SF-7) Single-Family-7, to allow construction of single-family
homes, located at the northwest corner of Parkway Boulevard and
MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Standard Pacific.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0,
with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 24
Consideration and approval of a preliminary plat for
Waterside Estates, Phase III, located at the northwest
corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard, at
the request of Standard Pacific.
Council Member Cowman moved to approve the preliminary plat for
Waterside Estates, Phase III, located at the northwest corner of
MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of the
Coppell Independent School District with the following conditions:
1) that the applicant close the existing median cut on MacArthur
Boulevard, and 2) that the developer include the wrought-iron fence
along the lake, and 3) to waive the alley requirement along canals.
Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0,
with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to Public)
Item 5-ES A.
Article 6252-17, Section 2 (f), discussion
concerning the negotiating position of the City
with respect to agreements involving interests in
land and the value of real property. ·
1. Grapevine Trunk Sewer Line
Be
Article 6252-17, Section 2 (e), Senate Concurrent
Resolution Number 83, discussion withCityAttorney
concerning matter involving privileged
communications between attorney and client.
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