Vistas of C P1B/FP-CS 960910approve Case No. S-1113, Church of the Apostles, Episcopal, to change the zoning from SF-7
(Single Family-7) to SF-7, S.U.P. (Single Family-7, Special Use Permit), and to approve the
Preliminary Plat to allow the consUuction of a church on 7 acres of property located on the east
side of MacArthur Boulevard, across from Stat'leaf Street. Councilmemher TunneH seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
13.
Consider approval of Church of the Apostles, Episcopal Addition, Lot 1,
Block A, Preliminary Plat, to allow the construction of a church on 7 acres of
property located on the east side of MacArthur Boulevard, across from
Starleaf Street.
This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes.
A short recess was held at this time.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1116, Mexican Restaurant/Private Club, to
change the zoning from PD-C (Planned Development, CommeI'C~) to PDC-
S.U.P. (Planned Development-Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the
operation of a dining facility/private club having a total indoor seating
capacity of 1~6 and outdoor patio seating capacity of 60 located in the Valley
Ranch Plaza at the southwest corner of MaeArthur Boulevard and Beltline
Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak
regarding this proposal. There were none. Councilmember Robertson moved to close the
Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1116, Mexican Restaurant/Private Club, to change the
zoning from PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial) to PD-C-S.U.P. (Planned Development-
Commercial, Special Use Permi0, to allow the operation of a dining facility/private club having
a total indoor seating capacity of 156 and outdoor patio seating capacity of 60 located in the
Valley Ranch pIn,~ at the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road.
Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
15.
Consider approval of Vistas of Coppell, Phase I, Preliminary Plat, to allow the
development of a l13-1ot residential subdivision on 21.78 acres of property
located along the south side of Spur $53 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.),
east of Denton Tap Road; north of Denton Creek.
Mayor Morton advised that Items 15 and 16 would be considered simultnneously. Gary Sieb,
Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Councilmember Robertson requested tlmt the plat contain disclosures regarding the property
being located on Highway 121, the possibilities of overflights from the airport and the tax impact
resulting from the property being located in a LID District. Derek Earle, representing Centex
Homes, addressed Council and stated he would voluntarily place in the DczA Restrictions the
following: 1) notice that the homes would be located on Highway 121; 2) the possibilities of
overflight noise; and 3) the property would be impacted by Levy Improvement District taxes.
He also agreed to reconfigure Lot 17 in Phase H. City Manager Jim Witt announced that signs
were being prepared to place on the by-pass to notify the public that Highway 121 would be
consuucted in the near future. Councllmember Watson discussed the possibility of a bridge
across Denton Creek to Andrew Brown Park. Councilmember Robertson moved to approve
Vistas of Coppell, Phase I, Preli~ Plat, to allow the development of a 113-lot residential
subdivision on 21.78 acres of property located along the south side of Spur 553 (also known as
Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of Denton Tap Road; north of Denton Creek and Vistas of Coppell,
Phase II, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 126-1ot residential subdivision on
45.82 acres of property located along the south side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge
Blvd.), east of Denton Tap Road; north of Denton Creek with the condition that Lot 17, Phase
II be reconfigured and that the following items be placed in a letter to first-time buyers of either
phase with their earnest money contract: 1) the property will be located on Highway 121; 2)
there will be a possibility of overflight noise; and 3) the ~ will have a tax impact because
of being located in a Levy Improvement District. Councilmember Alexander seconded the
motion. Councilmember Watson requested an Executive Session.
EXE~ SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Section SSI.W/l, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated
article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 9:16 p.m. and opened the Regular
Session.
(Open to the Public)
Continuing with Item 15 and 16 -
Councilmember Robertson moved to call the question. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo seconded the
motion; the motion carried 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges and Robertson voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Watson, Tunnell and
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Sheehan voting against the motion. The City SecreUtry was requested to rend the motion. The
motion was read as follows: "Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Vistas of CoppeH,
Phase I, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 113-lot residential subdivision on 21.78
acres of property located along the south side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.),
east of Denton Tap Road; north of Denton Creek and Vistas of Coppell, Phase II, Preliminary
Plat, to allow the development of a 126.1ot residential subdivision on 45.82 acres of p~
located along the south side of Spur 553 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.), east of Denton Tap
Road; north of Denton Creek with the condition that Lot 17 of Phase H be reconfigured and that
the following items be placed in a letter to first-time buyers of either phase with their earnest
money contract: 1) the property will be located on Highway 121; 2) there will be a possibility
of overflight noise; and 3) the property will have a tax impact because of being located in a
Levy Improvement District. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion." The vote was
Sturges and Robemon voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Watson, Tunnell and
Sheehan voting against the motion.
16.
Consider approval of Vistas of Coppell, Phase H, Preliminary Plat, to allow
the development of a 126-1ot residential subdivision on 45.82 acr~ of property
located along the south side of Spur S53 (also known as Vista Ridge Blvd.),
east of Denton Tap Road; north of Denton Creek.
This item was consider~ under Ite2n 15. Se~ Item 15 for minutes.
17.
Consider approval of V'dlaae at Cottonwood Creek, Section V, Final Plat, to
allow the development of a $9-1ot single4~y residential subdivision and 1
retail lot on 16.8 acres of property located on the northeast corner of Sandy
Lake and Coppell Roads.
Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section V, Final
Plat, to allow the development of a 59-1ot single-family residential subdivision and 1 retail lot
on 16.8 acres of property located on the northeast corner of Sandy Lake and Coppell Roads with
the conditions as submitted on the Agenda Request Form and that the final plat be returned to
the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. Councilmember Sturges seconded the
motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges, Watson, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember
Tunnell voting against the motion. Councilmember Tunnell inquired as to landscape
requirements, homeowners' association and construction of a wall behind the commercial
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