Waterside P1/Re-AG 921110~ ' CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
-,~^C~TYCOuN~LB..,~...EaTNG November 10. 1992 ITEM NUMBER
.ITEM CAPTION:
Consideration and approval of an ordinance abandoning unused utility easements located
in Waterside Estates, Phase I subdivision, the specific lots being 13 and 19 in Block
B, at the request of David Weekly Homes, and authorizing the Hayor to sign.
SUBMI'I'rED BY: ~
EVALUATION OF ITEM'
R~.: _Planning Director. Gary L..qieb
STAFF
OTHER REP.:
DATE:.
This request is similar to one addressed by City Council on the January 28 and Narch
10, 1992 meeting agendas. The applicant in the matter before you this evenin~ is
endeavO~in8 to build smriss~in~ pools on the above referenced lots. Before that can be
done, the utility easements - which are not bein~ used, incidentally -must be removed.
Attached to this A~enda Request Fo~m is a copy of the affidavit signed by all utility
companies directly affected by this proposed action, verifying that they have no use
for this easement - that utilities were provided elsewhere on each property in ques-
tiono
APPROVED
CITY
DATE
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REVIEWED BY CM:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, ABANDONING
CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS~ ON LOTS 13 and 19, BLOCK B,
WATERSIDE ESTATES PHASE 1, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
COPPELL, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT SUCH
ABANDONMENT SHALL BE IN FAVOR OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY
OWNER OWNiN'G 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 notice of consent to abandon the
same, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit "1" and made a part hereof for all
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coppell has determined that the interest
of the City and the public therein should be abandoned; 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,
AGGO~40D
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the hereinafter described utility easements within the limits of the City of
Coppell, Texas, are no longer needed or necessary for city or public purposes and
should be abandoned in favor of the current owners of each of the lots burdened with
said easements. The easements being abandoned are as follows:
Being the five (5) foot utility easement at the rear of Lots 13 and 19, Block B,
Waterside Phase 1, an Addition to the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas, as
shown on the plat thereof recorded in Volume 91251, Page 3040, Deed Records,
Dallas County, Texas. Said lots also being shown on the plats attached hereto as
Exhibits A and B, 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 relinquishes all
such public interest the City may have in and to said easements to the underlying fee
simple owner of each of said lots.
SECTION 3.
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
interest 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, clause or phrase thereof be declared unconstitutional or void, such declaration
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 provides.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the ,~ day
of November, 1992.
APPROVED:
MAYOR ~
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO
CITY A'I-rOR~
COO92-1104
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] UELECTRIC
October 22, 1992
Mr. Brian Engelage
David Weekly Homes
211Westwind Drive
Coppell, Texas 75019
To Whom it May Concern:
This letter is to advise that TU Electric has no objection to the
abandonment of a existing 5 foot Utility Easement located at the
rear of Lots 13 and 19, Block B of Waterside Estates No. 1, an
Addition to tHe%city of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas, as
recorded in Volume 91251, Page 3040 of Deed Records of said
County.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 323-8913.
Customer Services Representative
GH/dh
EXHIBIT "1"
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ootobor 30, 1992
GTE Telephone Operations
Central Area
P. O, Box 128
Lewisville, TX 75029-0126
City of Coppell
Bryan Engelage- Weekley Homes
Coppell, Tx.
Dear sir:
GTE Southwest In=orporated offers no objection to the
abandonment of all utility ~auements in the Waterside Gubdivision
Phase 1~ a~d more sgecifically the easement at the rear of
~ot 15, Of Dlock~9~ or au addressed by the Cit~ of Coppell as 930
MOOnlight Cove. 'The above mentioned easement is not currently
being utilized by GTE.
Should you have any questions concerning the above please call
Ms. Jerry Davis at 214-31~-3810.
Sincerely,
Jerry Davis
Engineer OSP
A i~art of (';T£ COrl)or,~l..~
Lone Star Gas Company
P.O. Box 151265' Irving, Texas 75015.-1265
214-253-$102
10-26-92
David Weekley Homes
211Westwind Drive
Coppell , Texas 75019
ATT: Brian Engelage
Builder Waterside Estates
RE: Abandonment of easement - 928 Westwind - Lot 19 Block B- 930
Moon Light Cove Lot 13 - Block B .
Dear Sir;
Lone Star Gas Irving Distribution has no objection to the above lasted
abandonment request and indicated on the attached exhibit .
Sincerely ,
Fred Harris
PARAGO N
C A B L E
November 2,1992
City of Coppell
Attn: Bowman
255 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Texas 75019
RE:
5' EASEMENT ABANDONMENT,
DAVID WEEKLY HOMES, 211
WESTWIND DR, COPPELL, TX.
With regards to the above referenced request, Paragon Cable
of Coppell has no objections to abandoning 5' of the public
utility easement on Lot-13, Block B, 930 Moonlight Cove;
Lot-19, Block B, 928 Westwind Cove, Coppell. If we can be
of any further assistance please feel free to call us at
(214) 259-9903.
Sincerely,
Bill Morgan
Construction Supervisor
/
209 South Rogers, Irving, Texas 75060 214/259-8850
Owned by Amedcan Television & Communications Colp. and Houston Industries Inc.
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Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon stated that several people have asked him when the parking
lot of Kid Country would be open. Mayor Wolfe stated it will be open in three weeks.
Councilman Thomas commended Scott Stafford of the Metrocrest News for his excellent
article on Discount City Carrollton Ponders Value Trend in Home Sales.
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff shared with Council that Staff logged in over 350 hours
at no cost to the City of volunteers who participated in the Kid Country project.
26. Liaison Reports
Li~ - Councilman Garrison stated the Library Board met.
Park Board - Councilman Robertson stated the Park Board met and presented their shopping list
for the 1/2 cent sales tax. They also presented the presentation for Mesa on the concession and
restroom facilities at the community park by Kid Country. They will consider building materials.
They also presented various materials for signage. Councilman Mayo added that the dedication
of the sign to commemorate the key people of Kid Country will be pushed into the Spring, in
order for accurate research to be done so none of the names of these individuals would be left
off.
Finance Commit,~ - Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon stated the Finance Committee met and
reviewed the proposal by the Municipal Administrative Services to do an audit of the franchise
taxes.
Economic and Business Development Board - Councilman Morton stated the Board is working
diligently to develop a strategic plan and enter into a contract with the Chamber for bond
services.
27. A.
Consider approval of a final plat of Chambers Addition, located along the north
side of Bethel Road, approximately 1,167 feet east of the centerline of Coppell
Road, at the request of Chambers & Shafer, Inc.
To consider approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-533 to change the zoning
designation from (SF-12) Single-Family-12, to (SF-9) Single-Family-9, on a
parcel of and located along the north side of Sandy Lake Road, east of All,ncr,st
Lane and west of Trailwood Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
To consider approval of an ordinance for Case #ZC-535 to change the zoning
designation from CrH-1) Town House-l, to (SF-7) Single-Family-7, on a parcel
of land located at the northwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway
Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consideration and approval of an ordinance abandoning unused utility easements
located in Waterside Estates, Phase I subdivision, the specific lots being 13 and
19 in Block B, at the request of David Weekly Homes, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Approval of entering into a contract with the Houston-Galveston Area Coop
(I-IGAC) for the purchase of one (1) 1993 ambulance in the amount of $70,023.52
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Approval of entering into a contract with the Houston-Galveston Area Coop
(HGAC) for the remount of one (1) 1986 ambulance in the amount of $35,184.69
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consideration and approval of a license agreement With DART necessary for the
construction, installation and maintenance of the 24' sanitary sewer main as part
of the Grapevine Creek Branch I sewer project, and authorizing the City Manager
to sign.
Discussion and consideration of approving a final payment to Albert It. IIalff &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $868.70 for providing professional engineering
services to design Sandy Knoll/Shadowcrest (Stage I) drainage improvements, and
Sandy Knoll/Woodhurst pavement.
Discussion and consideration of sponsoring a table for ten (10) at the YMCA
Fund Raising Ball to be held on November 13, 1992, at a cost of $1,000.00 and
directing staff to initiate action to appropriate the necessary funds, as requested
by Councilman Ron Robertson.
Mayor Wolfe announced Item 27-I will be removed from the Consent Agenda Items for separate
consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Smothermon moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 27 A-H
with 27-B carrying Ordinance number 91500-A-22, 27-C carrying Ordinance number 91500-A-
23, and 27-D carrying Ordinance number 925801 Councilman Thomas seconded the motion. The
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Weaver, Thomas,
Morton, Mayo, Robertson and Garrison voting in favor of the motion.
27-1
Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve Item 27-I as stated. Councilman Thomas
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. Mayor Wolfe closed the Regular Session and opened the Work Session.
WORK SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Work Session:
A. Status Report on Grapevine Creek, Branches I and II - City Engineer
B. Status Report on Library Building Plan - Director of Planning/Library Mgr.
C. Review of Purchase of Ambulances (Items//27E and ff27F) - Fire Chief
D. General Discussion of Agenda Items
Mayor Wolfe adjourned the Work Session and opened the Regular Session.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Mark Wolfe, Mayor
Dorothy Timmons, City Secretary
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