CC no act.-log cabin req11/9/93 AGENDA REQUEST FORM
ITEM CAPTION:
Discussion and consideration of placing the log cabin on the grounds of Bethel Cemetery to house lawn
equipment, as requested by Ann B. McNcar, Chairman of the Historic Bethel Cemetery Association.
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SUBMI'I'TED BY:·
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EVALUATION OF ITEM:
Please see attached request letter. . · .
BUDGETAMT. AM'f ~ ESTIMATED
COMMENTS:
AGENDA REQUEST FORM REVI~ED 2/93
Wilkerson, 541 Oakcrest, Coppell, Linda Burnett, 215 N. Moore, Coppell, Don Brumbaugh,
524 Christi Ln., Coppell and Mary Brumbaugh, 524 Christi Ln., Coppell. Councilman Thomas
proposed that this item be tabled, and that he and Councilman Mayo, as liaisons, meet with the
Historical Commission, the Staff, the Cemetery Association, and the neighborhood to obtain
more accurate information to gain a clear and concise understanding of this issue. Councilman
Thomas' concern is that this could set a precedence, and in order to be more consistent, he
wants to receive more information from ail parties in order to make a better decision in this
instance and others that may arise. The Public Hearing will remain open and be tabled until
December 8. Citizens willing to be on the committee to meet with the Council liaisons and the
parties involved were Don Brumbaugh, Wheelice Wilson and Ann McNear, representing those
in favor of the Certificate and Lynn Dom, Gary Botzko, and John Corregan in opposition.
Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon moved to table Item 19 until the City Council meeting, of
~m.~__r_8_~,~the Public Hearing 't0-~iialn '6Pen,'' ii/id in'the 'interim iiPpoint' a Sub-committee
consisting, of Councilmen Th__0__mas and Mayo, citizens. Lynn Do_m._.,....~. ~kP, John Corregan, Ann
M_q_N__e_e_e_e_e_e_e_e~. ~.ee_lice Wilson, and Don_ Brumb~a_Bg~h_t with a member of Staff, selected at the
discretion of the City Manager, and G~_ary__ Sie_b. and to review the long-term maintenance of the
property and to bring back a proposed solution. Councilman Mayo seconded the motion. The
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
20. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approvai of a zoning change, Case #S-1062, from (C)
Commerciai, to (C-SUP) Commercial Speciai Use Permit, for the operation of a French
Bakery, located at 160 Denton Tap Road, Suite 430C (Town Oaks Center), at the request
of Mr. Bchzad Esfahani.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the presentation to Council. He
stated the SUP is appropriate to be granted. Mr. Behzad Esfahani aiso made a presentation.
Mayor Wolfe opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak against
this proposal. There were none. He then asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of
the proposal. Again there were none. Mayor Wolfe then closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro
Tern Smothermon moved to approve the zoning change, Case #S-1062, from (C) Commercial,
to (C-SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit, for the operation of a French Bakery, located at
160 Denton Tap Road, Suite 430C (Town Oaks Center). Councilman Weaver seconded the
motion. The motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smotherraon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
21. Discussion by Councilman Thomas regarding the Proposed North Texas Commission
study and its relationship to Dailas/Ft. Worth International Airport and the Wright
Amendment.
Councilman Thomas made the presentation to Council stating he met with Dean Vanderbuilt, ~('.'
President of North Texas Commission, and Ed McLaughlin, Vice President of Programs, :.
receiving more information on the Commission's position on the Wright Amendment.
Councilman Thomas stated he provided them a copy of the resolution the Council passed in
November in support of the Wright Amendment. Being that he could not speak for each of the t.'
Council members, Councilman Thomas gave his personai views on the Wright Amendment. He,
Councilman Weaver and two members of staff will attend a breakfast on Thursday, November
12, at Alliance Airport sponsored by the North Texas Commission. The. hr,,,,,'-,,--: ...... . .................
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.,,ncilman Morton moved to approve the site plan amendment, Case #S-1008-A. 1, located at
t/~e southeast comer of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road, at the request of The
Dimension Group. Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carded 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson
and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING: To consider approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness, at the
request of Historical Bethel Cemetery Association, to allow a log cabin (10' x 16') to
store cemetery maintenance equipment and supplies, located at the east end of Christi
Lane, south of Bethel School Road.
Mayor Wolfe announced that at the last Council meeting it was decided to appoint a
subcommittee of Councilmen Thomas and Mayo and Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and
Community Services, to meet with three member of the Cemetery group and three of the
neighbors who live around the Bethel area. Councilman Thomas commented that the meeting
was very positive. Mayor Wolfe then stated that the Public Heating had been left open from the
previous City Council meeting and asked for those persons who would like to speak in favor of
this proposal. Ann McNear, 456 W. Bethel, Coppell, requested the facility be placed in the
cemetery or a ten year commitment of $1200.00 that is proposed. Mayor Wolfe then asked for
those persons who wished to speak against this proposal. Lynn Dom, 606 Swan, Coppell, stated
she has a neighbor who has volunteered to mow the grass, and perhaps negotiate the use of the
riding lawn mower. This neighbor stated he would also put in a sprinkler system. The neighbors
have agreed to assume the cost of watering and planting grass. Mayor Wolfe then declared the
Public Hearing closed. Councilman Thomas moved to deny without prejudice a Certificate of
Appropriateness at the request of Historical Bethel Cemetery Association, which would allow
a log cabin (10' x 16') to store cemetery maintenance equipment and supplies. Councilman
Garrison seconded the motion. The motion to deny without prejudice the Certificate of
Appropriateness carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
13. Report by Council Sub-Committee on study of need for calling an election regarding a
1/2 cent Sales Tax for Economic Development and a 1/2 cent Sales Tax for Park
Development.
Mayor Wolfe stated the Park Board met and unanimously consented calling for an election. The
Economic and Business Development Board met last week. Because this Board did not have the
information they needed, the members decided to give no recommendation at this time to this
issue. The Chamber also met and decided to not give a recommendation at this time for the 1/2
cent Economic Development. Councilmen Morton, Robertson and Thomas made their comments
on this issue. Mayor Wolfe informed those present that this item was not a legal Public Hearing;
however, Council would hear the comments of those present who wished to express their views.
He then asked for those persons who would like to speak in favor of this proposal. Carl
Guiderian, Chairman of the Park Board, 661 Thompson, stated he believes the facilities are
needed, especially with the population increase that is anticipated. He added that the Park Board
recommends that the City proceed further with the 1/2 cent Sales Tax. Mary Williams, 755
Pelican Lane stated she was in favor of the sales tax for the parks. Also in favor were Rebecca
Watson, 203 Meadow Run, Lou Duggan, and Danny Watson. Bob Wood, 622 Havencrest,
raised the issue of what is needed for the City in the future and has the City utilized the facilities
that we have. Also in favor was Bill Marcom, 200 Heatherglen, who believes the sales tax
would pay for the operation and maintenance. Jerry Singleton, 207 Tara Court expressed his
support for both sales taxes, but wants to develop a comprehensive plan for the City. He would
like to see the City approach it from a different direction. Jim Arnett, 603 Samuel Court, spoke
in favor of the tax for the parks, but against the tax for Economic Development. Mayor Wolfe
then asked for those persons who wished to speak against this proposal. Owen Webber, 210 Tara
Court, Coppell, stated he is opposed to the tax due to the high taxes the citizens pay now, and
is opposed to more monies to be spent on parks, libraries, swimming pools, recreation centers
or Economic Development. Vivian Checkly, 812 Howell Dr., Coppell, also expressed opposition
to the tax, as did Craig Niebes, 529 Briarglen, Coppell. John Nelson, 637 Phillips, stated he was
against the sales tax for Economic Development, Dean Wilkerson, 541 Oakcrest was against
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