CC minutesItem 7: Consider approval of a sign variance request by Shadowridge
Estates. Applicant is requesting a variance to the City of Coppell Sign
Ordinance, Sect/on 10-7-2(A-2) - (Outlining minimum setback requirements
and minimum square footage requirements for detached monument signs).
The property is located on the northwest corner of Denton Tap Road and
Bethel School Road
Date of Planning and Zoning Hearing
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning
August 22, 1985
Approval w/stipulation
Mr. Keith Parker of Metrocrest Designs, representing the builders in
Shadowridge Estates, made the presentation to the Council. He stated
that the signs will be a gray, brick base. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended that the variance be approved with the
stipulation that the sign comes down after a seventy-five (75%) percent
build-out is achieved. Mayor Duggan declared the public hearing open
and asked for those persons who wished to speak for the proposed
variance. There were none. He then asked for those persons who wished
to speak against the proposed variance. Again, there were none. Mayor
Duggan then declared the public hearing closed. During discussion of
this item, concern ~-as expressed as to the exact location of the sign.
Mr. Kevin Peiffer, representative of City Engineer Wayne Ginn's office,
was instructed to confirm that this sign is not on City right-of-way and
that a letter be written to Mr. J. C. Thweatt, whose property the sign
is to be located upon, confirming that he has no objection to the sign
being placed on his property. Following discussion, Councilman Bailey
moved that the variance be approved subject to the two above
stipulations; Councilman Smothermon seconded and motion carried 4-0.
PLATTING ACTION
Item 8: Plat Application #85-08-15 - to consider approval of a final
plat by Coppell Shake & Shingle on property located on Beltline Road,
east of Northlake Drive
Date of Planning and Zoning Hearing
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning
August 22, 1985
Approval
Ms. Kathy Ingle, owner of the property, made the presentation to the
Council. All requirements of the City have been met as well as any
recommendations from the City's engineers. Following discussion,
Councilman Smothermcn moved that the final plat on this property be
approved; Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 4-0. Developer
Impact Fees as still due on this property.
~I~te.m 9: Plat Application #85-07-25 - to consider approval of a final~
p~a: by Gulf Oil Co-potation on property located on the southeast corner
of Beltline Road and Denton Tap Road
~°~ i Date U
of Plannimg and Zoning Hearing August 22, 1985 .
Recommendation of Planning and Zoning Approval w/stipulation
Mr. F. D. Mu~scerman, representatin~ Gulf Oil Corporation, made the
presentation Co the Council. All requirements of the City have been
meC. Followtn8 discussion, Councilman Bailey moved that the final plat
on this property be approved; Councilman Smothermon seconded and motion
carried 4-0.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Item 10: Consider ratification of a resolution authorizing the mayor to
contract for the purchase of (1) 1.0 acres of land on Moore Road to be
used for a fire station site; and (2) 3.67 acres of land on Southwestern
Boulevard to be used for a fire station site
This item has been placed on the agenda to ratify and clarify any legal
questions that might be raised concerning these two land purchases.
Following discussion, Councilman Ware moved that these Resolution No.
091085 be approved; Councilman Pettijohn seconded and motion carried
4-0. Councilman Bailey then stated that research has been conducted
which indicates that there is not a clear title to the property located
on Moore Road. The City Attorney will check into this matter.
Item I1: Con~fder approval of an ordinance establishing the position of
City Secretary
Following discussion, Councilman Smothermon moved that Ordinance No. 338
be approved; Councilman Ware seconded and motion carried 4-0.
Item il-A: Consider approval of an ordinance providing for a public
hearing on the Municipal Budget for the fiscal year October I, 1985
through September 30, 1986
Councilman Smothermon moved that Ordinance No. 337 be approved;
Councilman Pettijohn seconded and motion carried 4-0.
STAFF REQUESTS
Item 12: Consider acceptance of a grant from Wells Fargo Bank towards
the purchase of fitness equipment for the Coppell Community Park
This item represents approval of a grant from the Wells Fargo Bank and
St. Paul Hospital for the purchase of equipment for a fitness center to
be located in the Coppell Community Park. Total expense to the City
will be $1,880 to obtain the equipment. Following discussion,
Councilman Ware moved that the grant be accepted; Councilman Bailey
seconded and motion carried 4-0.
Item 13: Consider awarding of a bid for the City of Coppell Bank
Depository Agreement
Councilman Smothermon updated the Council on this item. He informed the
Council that only one bid had been received and recommended that the
City reject all bids and readvertise. Following discussion, Councilman
Smothermon moved that the City reject all bids and readverttse;
Councilman Bailey seconded and motion carried 4-0.