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Lake Park/FP-AG 920310 AGENDA REQUEST FORM City Wi~ A 8~autdtt fq~tu~ ITEM CAPTION; Consideration and approval of an ordinance abandoning unused utility easements located in Lake Park subdivision, the specific lots being 5, 0, 2{. 22 and 2B in Block E, at the request of Eon Robertson, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. BY: ST___ __ ~,.._ . OTHER ~P.: EV~UATION OF ITEM: DATE: This re~est is similar to one addre~d by City Council ~ the January 28, 1092 meeting agenda (Item 1~F), located at 232 Cove Drive. The applicant in the matter before you this evening (Eon Robert~n) is endeavoring to build swimming pools on the above referenced Io~. Before that can be done, the utility ea~ments - which are not being ~d, incidentally - m~t be removed. Attached to this Agenda Request Form is a copy of the affidavit signed by all utility companies directly affected by this propo~d action, verifying that they have no ~ for this ea~ment--that utilities were provided el~where on each property in question. BUDGET AMT. AMT +/- BUDGET COMMENTS: LEG.AL REVIEW BY: AGENDA REQUEST PORM REVISED 1/91 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXA~ ORDINANCE NO. C/~,5" ~ / AN ORDINANC;E OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, ABANDONING CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOTS 5, 9, 21,22, AND 28, OF BLOCK E, WATERFORD AT LAKE PARK ADDITION TO THE CRY OF COPPEM., DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE IN FAVOR OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER OWNING THE UNDERLYING FEE SIMPLE; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ABANDONMENT SHALL BE THE INTEREST THE CITY MAY LEGALLY AND LAWFULLY ABANDON; PROVIDING THAT SUCH ORDINANCE SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUITCLAIM THAT MAY BE RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, has determined that the City has no further need for the certain utility easements hereinafter described and that the Utility Companies having interests therein have filed an affidavit of consent to abandon the same, copy of which Is attached hereto as Exhibits B and made a part hereof for all purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the C'~y of Coppell has determined that the interest of the City and the public therein should be abandonS; and WHEREAS, the current owners of the properties on which said easements exist desire that such easements be abandoned; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the City and public have no need for such easements and that the cost of keeping such easements is in excess of the fair market value of the City's interest In the easements being abandoned; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the hereinafter described utility easements within the limits o1' We C.,Ity of Coppeil, Texas, are no longer needed or necessary for city or public purposes and should be abandoned in favor of the ourrent owners of each of the lots burdened with said easements. The easements being abandoned are as follows: Being the ten (10) foot utility easement at the mar of Lots 5, 9, 21, 22, and 29, of Block E, Waterford At Lake Park, an AddiSon to the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas, as shown on the plat thereof recorded in Volume 91170, Page 2650, filed August 30, 1991, Plat Records, Dallas County, Texas. Said lots also being shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit A, and made a part hereof. SECTION 2. The City of Coppell, Texas, hereby abandons all its right, title, and interest in and to said of easements as above described and abandons, conveys, and rellnquishas all such public interest the City may have in and to said easements to the underlying fee simple owner of each of said iota. SEC'nON That the abandonment of the City's interest in said easements shall constitute a quitclaim in favor of the underlying fee simple owner of each of said lots and a certified copy of this ordinance may be filed in the Deed Records of Dallas County, Texas, to indicate such abandonment. SECTION 4. The abandonment provided for herein shall extend only to the public right, title, and imerest of the City of Coppell, Texas, in and to said easements, and shall be construed tO extend only to the Interest that the governing body of the City of Coppell, Texas, may legally and lawfully abandon. SECTION 5. The provisions of this ordinance are severable, and should any section, paragraph, sentence, o~auee or phrase thereof be declared unconstitutional or void, such deelaratfon shall not effect any of the remaining portions hereof. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as the law in such cases provicles. of DU.~,LY)=AS$~;D by the City Council of the City of Coppel~, Texas, this th~ /o ~,~,,~~, 1~2. APPROVED: MAYOR ATTEST: C0092-0229.2 AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT OF UTILITY COMPANIES TO ABANDON UTILITY EASEMENT Date: February 26, 1992 Property: Lots 5, 9, 21, 22 and 28, Block E. Waterford at Lake Park, an Addition to the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 91170, Page 2650, filed for record August 30, 1991, Plat Records, of Dallas County, Texas. Utility Easement: Ten foot utility easements at the rear of each of the above mentioned lots as shown on the plat filed August 30, 1991, Volume 9170, Page 2650 Plat Records of Dallas County, Texas. Said lots and easements also being shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes. Whereas, the properties referenced above are subject to the utility easements referenced above; and Whereas, said utility easements are blanket easements for the benefit of utility companies, as certified in the subdivision wherein the properties are located; and Whereas, the utility companies have interests therein are T.U. Electric, Lone Star Gas, General Telephone, and Paragon Cable; and Whereas, the Owners of said lots desire to have the easements abandoned; and Whereas, all utilities have already been installed at the front of said lots and due to limited access the rear utility easements shown on the plat of each lot will not be needed for future utility installation. EXHIBIT B AGG02218 Now, therefore, premises considered, each of the aforesaid utility companies consent to the abandonment of the 10 foot utility easement located at the rear of each of the above mentioned lots and do hereby fully release and abandon its rights in and to the aforesaid platted easements and request the City of Coppell to take such further action as is necessary to fully abandon said easements. EXECUTED this ~ day of ~',..~ /7,. c ~ , 1992. T.U. ELECTRIC COMPANY Name: ~ ~ .'-TZ'c.,.~.~..~ LONE STAR GAS COMPANY GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY Name: T~le: u '""'- Engineer STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS This instrument was acknowledged be[ore~ me o1~ the ~.~-~'[q day , 1992, by (/,~, l(~ F~,K1 ~--C~I~ ~ , on behalf of T.U. Electric Company. of [.*~,.'"~.~ NOTARY PUBLIC L-,,~ ~.~J..,~ State of Texas NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF TEXAS Notary's Printed Name /_~ ~' ~'-~ ~/_~ Notary's Commission Expires STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 5-~ day of on behalf of Lone Star Gas Company. NOT.4~::{Y PUBLIC/STATE OF TEXAS Notary's Printed Name Notary's Commission Expires STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS This instrument was acknowledged before me on the , 1992, by '~'-¢rrZ1 "~ on behalf Of General Telephone Company. day of XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX x x x ~:;,~ X xx ;:,.~ ........ ~; DINAH R. RICHARDS x X ~? ...... :~ NOT~ PUBLIC - T~ X X x M~ Co,~ss~oN E~ x x x ~.-.~;...~.~;/ JUN-: 20, 1994 x x x XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX U C, S ATE OF TEXAS Notary's Printed Name Notary's Commi§sion Expires STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS This instrument I was acknowledged before me on the .~' , 1992, by on behalf of Paragon Cable. day of XXXXXXXXXX~.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX /~..~.,.:.L CAROLYN $. McPI'tERSON Notary Public - State of Texas My Commissi0t~ Exi)lres 12/10192 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX×XXXXXX Notary's Printed Name Notary's Commission Expires Report from Larry Jackson on D/FW Expansion Status of lawsuits C. Article 6252-17, Section 2 (g), discussion concerning personnel. 1. Park Board alternate appointment 2. City Manager's evaluation The City Council convened into Executive Session at 9:47 p.m. as allowed under the above stated articles. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session at 10:05 p.m. and opened the public session. REGULAR SESSION (Open to Public) Item 25 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a partial replat of the Kimbel Addition, located at the northeast corner of Village Parkway and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of the Coppell Independent School District. Director of Planning, Gary Sieb made the presentation. 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 persons wishing to speak against this proposal. Again, there were none. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing closed. Robert Howman of Ayers Associates and Mike Elmore of SHWC Architects representing the School District, addressed the traffic study and impact fees. Keith Jackson made a presentation to the Council to request that school district change fencing along Oakwood to a four foot fence. Following a lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to deny approval of partial replat of the Kimbel Addition, requested by the Coppell Independent School District, waive any further fees and not require the applicant to return to Planning & Zoning. Councilman Weaver seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-3, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Morton and Cowman voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen Thomas, Robertson and Nelson voting against the motion. After further discussion, Councilman Robertson moved to reconsider Item #25. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Weaver voting against the motion. After further discussion, Councilman Robertson moved to approve the partial replat of the Kimbel Addition with the following conditions: 1) a traffic study be done based on Village Parkway and MacArthur only to determine where the traffic light, if needed, should be located; 2) the parking area be allowed to be 5" thick; 3) denying item #5- 4' black vinyl coated chain link fence; 4) asking the school to work with the developer to the north; and 5) hold item #3 impact fees to be waived, as a separate agenda item. Councilman Nelson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5- 2 with Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilman Weaver voting against the motion. Council Member Nelson moved that the impact fees not be waived in this case. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Nelson voting in favor of the motion and Councilman Robertson voting against the motion. Discussion followed. Item 26 Consideration and approval of an ordinance abandoning unused utility easement located in Lake Park subdivision, the specific lots being 5, 9, 21, 22 and 28 in Block E. at the request of Ron Robertson, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilman Robertson excused himself due to conflict of interest. The appropriate form has been filed with the City Secretary. Councilman Nelson moved to approve Ordinance No. 92541, abandoning unused utility easements located in Lake Park subdivision, the CM031092 Page 8 of 12 specific lots being 5, 9, 21, 22 and 28 in Block E. at the request of Ron Robertson. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Nelson voting in favor of the motion. Councilman Robertson rejoined the council at this time. Item 27 To consider an ordinance for Case #S-1050, to change the zoning designation from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Permit, on a parcel of land located at the southeast corner of Corporate Park Drive and S.H. 121, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Director of Planning, Gary Sieb made a presentation to the Council. Council Member Cowman moved to deny the adoption of the ordinance granting the zoning for case #S-1050, changing the designation from (LI) Light Industrial to (LI.SUP) Light Industrial Special Use Permit, on a parcel of land located at the southeast corner of Corporate Park Drive and S.H. 121, on the grounds that the zoning was for a Temporary Batch Plant and the applicant is no longer in business. Councilman Morton seconded the motion. The motion to deny carried 7-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Cowman, Robertson and Nelson voting in favor of the denied motion. Item 28 Discussion and consideration of appointing a Council task force/subcommittee to work with the CISD and the Coppell Chamber of Commerce to develop a format, methodology, and schedule for joint meetings with newcomers. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve and appoint Council Members Robertson and Nelson to work with the CISD and the Coppell Chamber of Commerce to develop a format, methodology, and schedule for joint meetings with newcomers. 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 29 Mayor's Report A® Mayor Wolfe announced that the Texas Waste Management uniform recycling date will start April 1, 1992. Mayor Wolfe announced there is a move within the Regional Transportation council to reconfigure Mayor Wolfe's voting member representation of Coppell, Flower Mound, Lewisville, and Grapevine. There is a reconsideration to pull Grapevine from the list and put in Farmers Branch and Addison. Ce Anna Workman made a presentation of her program, Friendly Greetings by Anna, Inc. Anna has prepared a binder to be given to every newcomer to Coppell. Anna wishes to use the City of Coppell logo, place information about the city in the binder, and use gifts from sponsors, provided in a separate bag. Mayor Wolfe stated that what she needs from the council is a consensus of council to allow the use of the city logo. Mayor Wolfe asked Anna to place a disclaimer in the book stating that the book is not a city endorsed project. Consensus of council was in favor of allowing the request for use of the city logo as long as the disclaimer statement is included. Councilmen Morton and Robertson statedthatMr. L.D. Evans had brought to their attention that, under the sign ordinance, any type of sign that is erected requires a $100.00 fee. The RTC requires that a sign be placed at each RTC property listing. Councilman Morton requested that one sign beallowed, up to 16 square feet (4' X 4'), at no fee. City Manager Alan Ratliff suggests a consensus of Council to begin the process. Consensus of Council was in favor of allowing this request and drafting an ordinance to this effect. E. Council Member Thomas emphasized the DARE Graduation, Thursday CM031092 Page 9 of 12 V~ENT 90'00' 00'/ 7'5.00' ., 75.00' ,/ 117.81'/' 12 13 I 15 ~' 14 2O A: 24' 01~' 5" 30' 19 2 18 ,.I 4 3 VICINITY MAP SCA, L E: ~"= zooo' .o/v 5 . oo. oo' o~a ~'"-~-... 6 I SCALE IN FEET MAINTAIN SWALE 8, AREA FREE OF SURFACE OBSTRUCTIONS TO PROVIOE POSITIVE OVERFLOW FOP STORM SEWER SYSTEM , BI, .31,39"E. ;/~'r ~___~...._.____... ~.IN mw 15 14 ,',¢1:3 II 'E 27 29