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MINUTES OF JULY 14, 1992
The City Council of the City of Coppell was scheduled to meet in
Regular Called Session on Tuesday, July 14, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas.
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff informed persons that were present
that a quorum of the City Council was unable to be in attendance;
however, several public hearings had been scheduled for the
meeting.
Therefore, because of a lack of a quorum of the City Council, the
'following action was taken:
City Manager Alan D. Ratliff announced that the names and addresses
of persons present and wishing to participate in each of the public
hearings would be obtained and called on Gary Sieb, Director of
Planning and Community Development to read the captions and obtain
the necessary information for each public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a zoning change
request, Case #S-1060, (Slider and Blues), from (C) Commercial, to
(C-SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit for the operation of a
restaurant, located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
Denton Tap Road, at the request of Univest.
Those persons who were present for the above public hearing were as
follows:
None
Gary Sieb announced that due to a lack of a quorum, this public
hearing has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 22, 1992 at 7:00
p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat of Village
of Coppell, Phase III-B, located at the southwest corner of Allen
Road and DeForest Road, at the request of Grand Homes, Inc.
Those persons who were present for the above public hearing were as
follows:
None
Gary Sieb announced that due to a lack of a quorum, this public
hearing has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 22, 1992 at 7:00
p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat of Corners
of Coppell, Lots iR, 3R, and 4R, Block 1, located at the southeast
corner of Sandy Lake Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request
of Reklaw Partnership, Inc.
Those persons who were present for the above public hearing were as
follows:
None
Gary Sieb announced that due to a lack of a quorum, this public
hearing has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 22, 1992 at 7:00
p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Consideration and approval of a replat of Village
at Cottonwood Creek, Section IV, located at the southeast corner of
Coppell Road and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Jim Sowell
Construction Company.
Those persons who were present for the above public hearing were as
follows:
None
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Item 7 Citizens Appearances
Johnny Thompson of 780 E. Beltline, expressed his appreciation on
the mowing of the railroad track on Beltline Road and thanked the
City for working with him on the Longbranch issue.
Item $ Consideration for approval of two agreements with Dallas
County to perform asphalt overlays to four (4) Type "E"
streets in the amount not to exceed $34,000.00; and one
(1) Type "B" street in the amount not to exceed
$24,350.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
agreements.
Councilman Morton moved to approve the two agreements with Dallas
County to perform asphalt overlays to four (4) Type "E" streets in
the amount not to exceed $34,000.00; and one (1) Type "B" street in
the amount not to exceed $24,350.00 and authorizing the Mayor to
sign the agreements. Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon 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.
Item 9 Consideration of a variance from Section 10-8-4 of the
Coppell Sign Ordinance which addresses signs advertising
new developments. The request is made by Rejoice
Lutheran Church on a tract of approximately 4 acres,
located west of Moore Road on the north side of Sandy
Lake Road.
Councilman Morton moved to approve a variance from Section 10-8-4
of the Coppell Sign Ordinance which addresses signs advertising new
developments for Rejoice Lutheran Church on a tract of
approximately 4 acres located west of Moore Road on the north side
of Sandy Lake Road to expire 1-1-96 and requiring the sign to be
kept in good repair. Councilman Robertson 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.
Item 10 A. Discussion and consideration of adopting a
resolution authorizing a one day carnival in
support of the MDA Labor Day Telethon to occur on
Monday, September 7, 1992, at 580 S. Denton Tap
Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
B. Consideration and approval of a request by ERA Mike
Clements and Associates requesting the same
activity, and a variance to the Coppell Sign
Ordinance, and waiving fees for one portable sign
and two banner-signs.
Councilman Robertson moved to approve Item 10-A; adopting a
resolution authorizing a one day carnival in support of the MDA
Labor Day Telethon to occur on Monday, September 7, 1992 at 580 S.
Denton Tap Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; and Item 10-B
granting a variance to the Coppell Sign Ordinance, and waiving fees
for one portable sign and two banner-signs. Councilman Mayo
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.
Item 11 PUBLXC HEARING= Consideration and approval of a zoning
change request, Case #S-1060, (Slider and Blues), from
(C) Commercial, to (C-SUP) Commercial Special Use Permit
for the operation of a restaurant, located at the
southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Denton Tap Road,
at the request of Unlvest.
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Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and informed the Council that changes
have been made since the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
These changes include the number of parking spaces and the setback
of the building. Peter Buell, representing the applicant,
addressed the Council in regard to increasing the number of parking
spaces from 22 to 35 and cutting down eight trees instead of four.
Glen Hinckley, the owner of the property also addressed the Council
in reference to the parking spaces, setback of the building and
saving trees. Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open and
asked if there were any citizens present to speak in favor of the
request. There being no citizens present to speak in favor of the
request, Mayor Wolfe asked if there were any citizens present to
speak in opposition of the request. There being no citizens who
wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Robertson moved to approve plan #3 presented tonight,
showing 35 parking spaces, subject to Minyard's approval of the
thirteen off-site parking spaces (to be contiguous to the requested
zoned property) with the following three conditions: (1) that the
dumpster be screened on at least three sides; (2) screening wall
around the deck be of sufficient height to prevent sight of patrons
on the deck from the public right-of-way adjacent to the area; and
(3) that the developer abide by the streetscape plan. Mayor Pro Tem
Smothermon seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-2 with Mayor
Pro Tem Smothermon and Councilmen Thomas, Morton, Robertson, and
Garrison voting in favor of the motion and Councilmen Weaver and
Mayo voting against the motion.
Item 12 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat
of Village of Coppell, Phase III-B, located at the
southwest corner of Allen Road and DeForest Road, at the
request of Grand Homes, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission had recommended approval. Pat Akins, representing the
applicant, also addressed the City Council. Mayor Wolfe declared
the Public Hearing open and asked if there were any citizens
present to speak in favor of the request. There being no citizens
present to speak in favor of the request, Mayor Wolfe asked if
there were any citizens present to speak in opposition of the
request. There being no citizens who wished to speak, Mayor Wolfe
declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Weaver moved to
approve the replat of Village of Coppell, Phase III-B, located at
the southwest corner of Allen Road and DeForest Road, at the
request of Grand Homes, Inc. with an addition to the plat
concerning the drainage easement being worked out with staff and
being maintained by the Village of Coppell Homeowners Association.
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.
Item 13 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and approval of a replat
of Corners of Coppell, Lots 1R, 3R, and 4R, Block 1,
located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and
MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of Reklaw
Partnership, Inc.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made the
presentation to the Council and stated that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval with four conditions. Stephen C.
Hundley, representing the applicant, also addressed the Council.
Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing open ancl askecl if there
were any citizens present to speak in favor of the request. There
being no citizens present to speak in favor of the request, Mayor
Wolfe asked if there were any citizens present to speak in
opposition of the request. There being no citizens who wished to
speak, Mayor Wolfe declared the Public Hearing closed. Following
discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Smothermon moved to approve a replat of
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