CC 10/14/97 minutesMayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and
York voting in favor of the motion.
Consider approval of an Ordinauce authorMng the ismmnce or City or
Coppell, Texas Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding and Improvement
Bonds, Series 1997, approving an Official Statement, authorMng ~e execution
of a purchase contract, and the execution of an Escrow Agree~t, and
making provisions For the security thereoF, and ordaining off, er matters
relating to the subject and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
This item was considered under Item 9. See Item 9 for minutes.
11.
PURI.IC m~ARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1084R, Kwik Kar, zoning change for
property zoned C-S.U.P. (Commeroi~l, Special Use Petrol0, by amei~ding ~e
Si~ Plan for an automotive service center to permit a 900 square foot building
expansion for two additional service bays on property located approximately
300 feet south of Bethel School Road, along the west side of Denton Tap Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council
and read the following conditions into the record as proposed by the Phnning and Zoning
Commission: 1) restriction of the removal of existing trees to the 2 post oak trees located
closest to the existing building; 2) removal of all attached signs except for the letters which read
Kwik Kar Lube & Tune, the Official Inspection Station sign, and 6 customer directional signs,
limited to 3 on each side of the building located on every other space between bay doors;
3) removal of all portable signs, since they are not now and never have been permitted by
Coppell sign regulations; 4) relocate the overhead power line a minimum of 80' from the Denton
Tap right-of-way line; 5) there will be no additional fill beyond the ~qirting wall to the west
side of the property; 6) placement of temporary protective fencing along the eastern edge of the
wooded area to prevent construction and construction equipment from disturbing more than 25 %
of the area under the drip line of the 5 trees shown to be preserved east of the City sewer
easement; 7) construction of a screening wall on top of the retaining wall to comply with Section
33 of the Zoning Ordinance; 8) additional light fixtures on the rear of the building addition shall
be shielded; and 9) the west end of the property be maintained in accordance with City
standards. Sid Hollingsworth, Applicant, indicated he would like to hear the concerns of citizens
and try to respond to them. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those
persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. There were none. Mayor Sheelum asked
for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. Terry Freeman, 473 Wales Court; Lisa
Titensor, 474 Wales Court, and Roger Rhine, 470 Wales Court spoke in opposition to this
proposal. Petitions signed by citizens against the proposal were presented to Council. Mr. Sieb
discussed the petition and the 20% rule for passing the item. Sid HoHingsworth, Applicant,
made a presentation to Council and addressed the concerns of the citizens who spoke.
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Councilmember Wheeler inquired as to whether the trees to be removed numbered two or three.
Mr. Sieb stated that two trees would be removed. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell discussed the trees
and signage. City Manager Jim Witt clarified some of the signage issues. Mayor Pro Tom
Tunnell continued with inquiries regarding signage, trees and the hike and bike trail stating her
desire to have the hike and bil~ trail shown. Mr. Sieb s~__ ~tf~d that the subject property was
platted before the hike and bike trail was adopted. Counciimcmb~r Sturges discussed the Uegs
and the retaining wall and signage. Mr. Sieb stated that one of the reasons for wanting the
retaining wall would be to eliminate the need to fill in thc aim to the west and disturb the
existing post oaks. The Applicant brought to Council's a_tt__,~_ tion that the bike trail is shown as
an easement on the recorded plat. The Applicant stated that if the City can obtain the permission
of the Dry Cleaners for the power lines, the Applicant would have no problem in changing the
power line. Mayor Sheehan clarified that the front of the building was the side facing north and
not the side fa/lng Denton Tap. Mr. Sieb verified that this is correct. Mayor Sheehan
expressed her displeasure in discussing s/gns which have already been permi_tt_~.
Councilmember Wheeler agreed with the Mayor regarding signs that are already permiUed and
erected. Councilmembe~ Alexander discussed the signage, thc powcr pole, the landscaping and
screening wall. Mr. Sieb discussed the plants which would be beat suited for use on this
property. The Applicant expressed a willingness to plant some of the suggested plants. Mayor
Shcehan suggested that Council ~view each condition and see if there is agreement. Condition
#1 -- Councilmembcr Watson discussed the two trees in question. Mayor Pro Tern TunneH
asked about other trees which might be at risk and suggested hiring an arborist. Councilmember
Watson moved to table Item 11 and continue the Public Hearing until November 11, 1997.
Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded thc motion. Councilmember Wheeler asked for the specific
reasons to table the item. Mayor Sheehan stated that staff and the Applicant were asked to get
together to resolve the conditions regarding the trees, screening wall, the power line and the
ne/ghboring property. The motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and
Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the
motion.
A short recess was held at this time. Councilmember Sturges left the meeting and went home
during the break due to illness.
2m
Consldar npprovnl of Cn~ No. S-1133, AgE Oil nnd Oas Consultants, a
zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI=S.U.P. (IAght Imiustrinl,
Special Use Permit), to allow for the drilling and production of a natural gas
well on I acre of property located approximately 2,1S0 feet west of Ledbetter
Road, and 1S0 feet south of Beltllne Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no dtizens had signed up to speak
regarding this proposal. Jason nvorin, representing the Applicant, n~l...~ a presentation to
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