Votes at a glance: Coppell council approves consent slate, hotel amendment, McDonald’s rebuild and 7‑Eleven alcohol variance
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Summary
At its Oct. 14 regular meeting the Coppell City Council approved the consent agenda (with item b removed), a PD amendment for an AC by Marriott hotel expansion, a detailed plan for a new McDonald’s building, and a distance variance for a 7‑Eleven alcohol license. Recorded motions, movers, seconders and vote tallies are listed below.
This "Votes at a glance" article summarizes formal motions and outcomes recorded during the Coppell City Council regular meeting on Oct. 14, 2025. The transcript records the motions, movers, seconders and the council vote for each listed item.
1) Consent agenda — approve items a and c through q (item b removed) - Motion: "Approve the consent agenda items a and c through q, taking b off." - Mover: Council member Walker. Second: Council member Nevills. - Vote: Walker, Hinojosa Smith, Carol, Nevills, Premkumar, Matthew Hill — motion passes. - Notes: Item b (related to a nomination for Denton Central Appraisal District) was pulled for separate consideration earlier; the remainder of the consent items (including board and commission appointments described in the work session) were approved.
2) PD 221 R — AC by Marriott hotel amendment (detailed plan approval) - Description: Amendment to detailed plan for an AC by Marriott hotel (amendment adds 402 square feet and four rooms on a 2.66‑acre site at NW quadrant of I‑635 and South Beltline Road). Conditions included a shuttle service to DFW Airport and surrounding businesses and carry‑forward conditions from the prior approval. - Motion: Approve agenda item 9 with conditions as presented and close the public hearing. - Mover: Council member Nevills. Second: Mayor Pro Tem Carol. - Vote: Walker, Hinojosa Smith, Carol, Nevills, Premkumar, Matthew Hill — motion carries. - Action type (normalized): ordinance/detail_plan_approval (recorded as PD amendment).
3) PD 325 R — McDonald’s detailed site plan approval - Description: Approve a detailed site plan and related exceptions for a new McDonald’s (4,180 sq ft) at 125 S. Denton Tap Road with double drive‑through and a requested monument sign exception (5 ft height) and parking variance supported by staff. - Motion: Close the public hearing and approve agenda item 10 as presented with conditions. - Mover: Council member Nevills. Second: Council member Walker. - Vote: Walker, Hinojosa Smith, Carol, Nevills, Premkumar, Matthew Hill — motion carries. - Action type (normalized): ordinance/detail_plan_approval.
4) Variance — 7‑Eleven (AKIVA LLC) distance variance for alcohol sales - Description: Request for a 297‑foot variance from the 1,000‑foot private‑school distance requirement so a preexisting 7‑Eleven (100 W. Sandy Lake Road) can continue to hold a license after a change in ownership/operator; the private school (Coppell Montessori) was notified and staff recorded no objections in the meeting record. - Motion: Close public hearing and approve the variance request (agenda item 11). - Mover: Council member Matthew Hill. Second: Council member Premkumar. - Vote: Walker, Hinojosa Smith, Carol, Nevills, Premkumar, Matthew Hill — motion carries. - Action type (normalized): variance.
Vote tallies and roll calls: The transcript records the roll call that accompanied the motions above. When votes were read it listed the same six council members voting in the affirmative: Walker; Hinojosa Smith; Carol; Nevills; Premkumar; Matthew Hill. No recorded no votes or abstentions were recorded on the items above in the provided transcript.
If staff needs, the formal ordinance/resolution numbers and signed documents will be available in the city’s official minutes and permit files.
