Mobil Oil/FP-CS 840214Minutes of February 14, 1984
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in regular session on Tuesday,
February 14, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coppell High School Administration
Building. The following members were present:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
Orville Ilayo, Mayor Pro Tem
Glen White, Councilman (Late Arrival)
Dale Ware, Councilman
Bunny Thompson, Councilman
Lou Duggan, Councilman
The meeting was called to order and everyone asked to stand while Councilman
Duggan gave the invocation. Following the invocation, Councilman Thompson
moved that the minutes be approved as submitted; Mayor Pro Tem Mayo seconded
and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 4: Approval of Bills
Councilman Thompson moved that the bills be approved as submitted; llayor Pro
Tem Mayo seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 5: Consider approval of a proclamation designating May 5, 1984 as
Coppell Founder's Day
Mayor Brown read the proclamation proclaiming May 5 as Coppell Founder's Day.
Following the reading of the proclamation, ~layor Pro Tem Ilayo moved that it
be approved; Councilman Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 6: Consider approval of a Statement of Interest in participating
in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Mr. Rick Loessburg made the presentation to the Council. He stated that this
program does not have as much federal intervention as other programs and that
the formula is based on an entitlement basis and can be used to finance roads,
water, sewer systems, parks, historic preservations, senior citizen centers,
housing rehabilitation and economic development activities. He is asking at
this time for a statement of interest from the City and will bring back a
memorandum of agreement at a later date. The total amount to be financed for
each of the next 3 years is $1.8 million dollars. Councilman White arrived
during this discussion. The only prohibition of this progam is that Cities
that join in with Dallas County would be prohibited from making their own
application for the Community Development Program funds. Mr. Loessburg stated
that this money can be used for State programs but cannot be used for matching
federal funds. Following discussion, Councilman Duggan moved that the Statement
of Interest be approved; Councilman Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 7: Public hearing to consider annexation to the City of Coppell of
approximately 68.885 acres of land located at the southwest intersection of
Cotton Road and Freeport Parkway on request of Triland, International, Inc.
Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who
wished to speak for the proposed annexation. There were none. He then asked~
for those persons who wished to speak against the proposed annexation. Again,
there were none. The public hearing was declared closed and'an ordinance will
be prepared on the March 13 meeting for annexation of this property.
ITEM NO. SA: Public hearing to consider a request for a specific use permit
(SUP) for a Mobil Station on approximately .784 acres of land located at
the northeast corner of Denton Tap and Beltline Road.
Mr. J. W. Chesser made the presentation. Following the presentation, Mayor
Brown declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished
to speak for the proposed change. There were none. He then asked for those
persons who wished to speak against the proposed change. Again, there were
none. The public hearing was declared closed. Following~discussion, Councilman
White moved that this zoning change be approved; Councilman Ware seconded and
motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 8B: Consider approval of a preliminary plat on the above described
property.
Following discussion by the Council on landscaping and building materials of
the building, Councilman Ware moved that this plat be approved; Councilman
White seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 9: Public hearing to consider a variance request to the Sign Ord-
inance No. 287 by Northlake Woodlands Homeowner's Association
rlrs. Corrine Johnson made the presentation to the Council. Questions were
raised concerning the site prohibiting visibility at the Moore and Bethel Rd.
intersection as well as the placement of the sign at the Sandy Lake and Raven
location. Mrs. Johnson indicated that the sign at Moore and Bethel Road would
not present a visibility problem and that the placement of the sign on Sandy
Lake and Raven would be immediately adjacent to the fence. Mayor Brown then
declared the public hearing open and asked for those persons who wished to
speak for the proposed sign variance. There were none. He then asked for
those persons who wished to speak against the proposed sign variance. Again,
there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following further
discussion by the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved that the sign variance be
approved; Councilman Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 10: Consider approval of a preliminary plat (conceptual plan) of
Shadow Ridge Estates
Mr. Dino Feralli made the presentation to the Council. Questions were raised
concerning the drainage and sanitary sewer to this property. City Planning
Coordinator Scott Barnett indicated that the drainage and sanitary sewer problems
would be worked out prior to final submittal of this plat. Mr. Feralli was
instructed by the Council that they would like to see an engineering report
indicating that the drainage and the sanitary sewer problems could be worked
out and that the property would drain to the north as was stipulated in the
zoning change at an earlier date. Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Mayo
moved that the street and lot layout be approved with the stipulation that
the drainage and the sanitary sewer problems be worked out at a later date;
Councilman White seconded the motion which carried 4-1 with Councilman Duggan
voting against.
ITEM NO. ll: Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing approving an amendment.
to the Bylaws of the Coppell Industrial Development Corporation and appointing
an additional director.
Following discussion, Councilman Duggan moved that this Resolution be approved
and that Jay Stanley Turner be appointed as the sixth board member to the
Industrial Development Corporation; Councilman Thompson seconded and motion
carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 12: Canvass of the returns of the February 4, 1984 Bond Election
and approval of an ordinance declaring said results
City Attorney Larry Jackson canvassed the returns and declared all propositions
to be passed. Following discussion, Councilman Thompson moved that Ordinance
No. 301 declaring the results of the election be approved; Councilman White
seconded and motion carried 5-0.
ITEM NO. 13: Adoption of an amendment to the sign ordinance granting a variance
on request of the First Security Bank & Trust (heard and approved by the Council
on January lO, 1984)
Following discussion, Councilman ~lhite moved that this Ordinance No. 287-A-1 be
approved; Councilman Thompson seconded and motion carried 5-0.
The meeting was then closed for an Executive Session allowed under Article
6252-17, Section 2 (e) discussion with City Attorney.
Following the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Andrew Brown, Jr., Mayor
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
ITEM NO. 9: Consider approval of preliminary plat of Sandy Lake Estates
Mr. Dan Uzzle made the presentation to the Council. He stated that the subdivision
contained 52 duplex lots that are presently zoned 2F-9. The duplexes are intended
for individual ownership. City Engineer Wayne Ginn stated that this subdivision
does meet all City requirements; however, there is still a problem in obtaining
the drainage easements. Following discussion on this item and the possibility'of
a zoning change being required; Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this item be
tabled until the drainage easements and the zoning question can be resolved;
Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 10: Consider approval of preliminary plat ofita Petite Academy
Mr. Ken Prater made the presentation to the Council. He stated that approximately
.75 of an acre will be used for the construction of a child care center. Typically,
the La Petite Academy uses two different building styles and modifies them to
meet the different City codes. During discussion of this plat, Mr. Prater was
informed it was the desire of the Council to see a concrete parking lot with a
concrete fence rather than a chain link fence along Bethel School Road as well
as an architectural style that would blend with the entire theme of the City.
Following discussion, Councilman Pettijohn moved that this plat be approved;
Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. ll: Consider approval of preliminary plat of Woodridge Addition, Section VI
Mr. Bert Elsey and Mr. Sheldon Johnson made the presentation to the Council.
A concern of the alleys opening on to a major thoroughfare (Allen Road) was voiced
by the Council. Mr. Johnson provided the Council with a traffic count of the
anticipated number of vehicles emptying onto Allen Road from this development.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Ware moved that this item be approved;
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson seconded and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 12: Consider approval of final plat under S.U.P. for Mobil Oil Corp.
Mr. J. W. Chesser made the presentation to the Council. He stated that the facade
around the canopy will be stucco. Mayor Brown complimented Mr. Chesser on the
landscaping and architectural work submitted with this plat. An example of the
intended precast concrete to be used in the construction of the building was
presented to the Council and deemed to be acceptable. Following discussion,
Mayor Pro Tem Thompson moved that this plat be approved; Councilman Bailey seconded
and motion carried 4-0.
ITEM NO. 13: Consider approval of final plat of Shadowridge Estates, Phase !
Mr. Harold Dixon and Mr. Dino Farelle made the presentation to the Council. Mr.
Farelle stated that the drainage and sanitary sewer concerns that were expressed
during the P & Z meeting have been addressed. He stated that this llO acre-
subdivision impacts the Grapevine Creek drainage very little as it drains td the
south and southeast. City Engineer Wayne Ginn verified that this development
will affect the drainage very little; however, he did state that during a recent
meter test during a rainy period, a problem with infiltration was discovered that
caused an overflow of this line. Mr. Ginn stated that during an everage daily
usage, this development would bring the capacity of this line to approximately
one-half. Mr. Farelle informed the Council that a variance is also being requested
on Lot 20, Block A to for a side yard variance from 10% of the lot width to 10%
of the average 75-ft. wide lot width. This lot is extra wide to accommodate a
drainage easement on the north. During discussion of this development, Council
instructed City Engineer Wayne Ginn to conduct a study to determine assessment
charges for the installation of a parallel sanitary sewer line to serve th(s
entire drainage basin. Following discussion, Councilman Ware moved that this devel-
opment be approved with the variance on Lot 20, Block A being granted and that
any future phases presented to the Council will be included in the assessment