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Mayor Council Members
Ron Silvia John Happ
Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay
�. Ben White Council
Mcllhaney
City Manager Chris Scotti
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Glenn Brown David Ruesink
MINUTES
College Station City Council
Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 7:00 pm
City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Silvia, Mayor Pro Tern White, Councilmembers
Gay, Happ, Scotti, Ruesink, Mcllhaney
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brown, Deputy City Manager Childers, Assistant City
Manager Merrill, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., City Secretary Hooks
Mayor Silvia called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 pm with all Councilmembers present.
He led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Ron Gay provided the
invocation.
A presentation was given by Texas A&M International student Mohammed Seriaji from the
Republic of Yemen.
Hear Visitors. Council did not receive any public comments.
Consent Agenda
a. Approved by common consent the minutes for the City Council Workshop and Regular
Meeting January 25, 2007.
b. Approved by common consent an interlocal agreement between the City of College Station
and the College Station Independent School District for the purpose of holding a joint election
for the May 12, 2007 College Station General and Special Election. La presentacion, la accion
possible y la discusion con respecto a la aprobacion de un acuerdo interlocal entre la Ciudad de
College Station y el Districto Independiente de la Escuela con el fin de llevar acabo una eleccion
comenzando el dia 12 de Mayo de el ano 2007 en la eleccion general y especial de la Ciudad de
College Station.
c. Approved by common consent an Agreement for Services with National Reimbursement
Services to provide ambulance billing services in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
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d. Approved by common consent Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 06-270 with Brazos
Valley Services, Inc., in the amount of$32,790 for the Jones Butler Road Extension Project,
Phase II (Project No. ST-0005).
e. Approved by common consent a letter of credit guaranteeing the construction of Southern
Breeze Drive connecting the subdivision to W.D. Fitch Parkway.
f. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 2-8-2007-2g authorizing a License
Agreement with Matthew Moore pertaining to the encroachment of a portion of a structure
located at Lot 10, Block 2, Woodland Hills Phase 1 Subdivision, College Station, Texas,
according to the plat recorded in Volume 4027, Page 70 of the Official Records of Brazos
County, Texas, into the easement area.
g. Approved by common consent a change order for the design Contract No. 06-263 with
Edwards and Kelcey, Inc., in the amount of$12,454.00, to add one additional public hearing
meeting to the Scope of Services for the development of a Master Plan for the new Municipal
Cemetery/Aggie Field of Honor project.
Mayor Pro Tern Ben White made the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 2 a—2 g.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Chris Scotti carried unanimously, 7-0.
Regular Agenda Item No. 1 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
on an ordinance rezoning 16.4 acres at 17339 State Highway 6 South from A-O
(Agricultural Open) to M-2 (Heavy Industrial), generally located south of the College
Station Business Park.
Staff removed this item from the agenda. No action taken.
Regular Agenda Item No. 2 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
on an ordinance approving a Conditional Use Permit for a mixed use development in Wolf l ,� q
Pen Creek with multi-family residential uses on the ground floor at 410 Holleman Drive
East, generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Holleman Drive East
and Dartmouth Street.
Staff Planner Molly Hitchcock presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the
Conditional Use Permit. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
Conditional Use Permit and the condition of at least 9000 sq. ft. of retail space.
The following persons addressed the Council on the development plans:
Jane Kee, IPS Group
Veronica Morgan, Morgan and Mitchell Engineering Services
Mark Lindley, Assets Plus Companies in Houston
Transportation Planner Ken Fogle pointed out that the extension of Dartmouth Drive to FM 2818
will generate a 2-3%traffic increase along Dartmouth Drive.
City Council Regular Meeting February 8, 2007 Page 3
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing.
Dennis Maloney of 803 Welsh emphasized the vision of the original master plan along Wolf Pen
Creek Corridor. He added that the development is not a proper use for this tract of land.
Bill Mather, general manager of Artic Ice Center, ice center urged City Council to consider this
development due to the economic growth that will be generated by this development. He pointed
out that the land has not been targeted by developers in several years and a housing/retail
development is essential for future progress in this area.
Mayor Silvia closed the public hearing.
Derek Dictson, a Planning and Zoning Commissioner stated that the P&Z Commission expressed
similar concerns; however, it was concluded that this development would be an asset to the WPC
Corridor.
Councilmember Gay moved to approve Ordinance No. 2953 approving the conditional use
permit with the condition that the developer includes at least 9000 sq. ft. of retail space. Motion
seconded by Councilmember John Happ which carried 6-1.
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Gay, Scotti, Ruesink
AGAINST: Mcllhaney
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ,
SECTION 3.13, "DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN
PROPERTIES; DECLARING A PENALTY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
That the Official Zoning Map of the City of College Station, Section 3.1 3, "Development
Review Procedures, Conditional Use Permit", of Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance",
is hereby amended as follows: That a Conditional Use Permit is hereby granted for first floor
multi-family as provided for in Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance", Section 3.13,
"Development Review Procedures, Conditional Use Permit", of the Code of Ordinances of
City of College Station. The property located at 410 Holleman Drive is granted a Conditional
Use permit for first floor multi-family with 9000 sq. ft. of retail space.
Council took a recess at 8:39 pm. Mayor Silvia reconvened the meeting at 8:51 pm.
Regular Agenda Item No. 3 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
on an ordinance Budget Amendment #1 amending ordinance number 2923 which will
amend the budget for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year and authorizing amended expenditures in
the amount of$798,730.
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Kersten explained that the proposed budget amendment was to
increase appropriations in the 2006-07 budget by $798,730 for several operational items.
City Council Regular Meeting February 8, 2007 Page 4
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. He closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Chris Scotti made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2954 (Budget
Amendment 1) amending Ordinance Number 2923 amending the Budget for the 12006-2007
fiscal year and authorizing amended expenditures as therein provided. Councilmember
Mcllhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, Scotti, Mcllhaney, Gay, Happ, White, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
"PART 1: That the proposed budget as amended by the City Council of the City of College
Station, which is made a part hereof to the same extent as if set forth at length herein, is hereby
adopted and approved, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Secretary in College
Station Texas. Amended appropriations for fiscal year 2006-2007 for the General Fund are
$45,873,052, for the Court Technology Fund are $196,837, for the Court Security Fund are
$138,805, for the Parks Capital Improvement Projects Fund are $1,728,922, for the General
Government Facilities and Technology Capital Improvement Projects Fund are $7,591,230, for
the Electric Fund are $68,952,931, for the Water Fund are $12,484,675, for the Wastewater Fund
are $11,028,724, for the Sanitation Fund are $6,367,651, for the Parking Fund are $563,590, for
the BVSWMA Fund are $7,116,834, for the Equipment Replacement Fund are $7,540,797, for
the Utility Customer Service Fund are $2,557,292, for Fleet Maintenance Fund are $1,702,401,
for the Print Mail Fund are $492,969, for the Communications Fund are $826,062. All other
appropriations as originally adopted and amended by the City Council remain in full force and
effect."
Part 2: That this ordinance shall become effective immediately after passage and approval.
Council recessed for a short break. They returned to the meeting at 8:50 pm.
Regular Agenda Item No. 4 -- Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion
an ordinance amending City of College Station Code of Ordinances Chapter 12: Unified !o
Development Ordinance, enacting the new Drainage Guidelines as part of the
Bryan/College Station Unified Design Guidelines, Standard Details, and Technical
Specifications.
Senior Assistant City Engineer, Alan Gibbs presented brief comments about the ordinance
amendment. This is the third of three ordinance amendments to amend Chapter 12 of the
Unified Development Ordinance, enacting new drainage guidelines as part of the Bryan College
Station Unified Design Guidelines, Standard Details, and Technical Specifications.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. He closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro tern White made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2955 amending Chapter 12,
"Unified Development Ordinance", of the Code of Ordinances, by enacting the new Drainage
Guidelines as part of the Bryan/College Station Unified Design Guidelines, Standard Details, and
Technical Specifications. Motion seconded by Councilmember Happ which carried
unanimously, 7-0.
City Council Regular Meeting February 8, 2007 Page 5
FOR: Silvia, White, Happ, Scotti, Gay, Mclhaney, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
That Chapter 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE", Article 2. Development Review
Bodies, Section 2.7 Development Engineer, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, by amending Sub-section C. Powers and Duties.
That Chapter 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE", Article 3. Development Review
Procedures, Section 3.8 Development Permit, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College
Station, Texas, is hereby amended, by amending Sub-section A.
That Chapter 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE", Article 11. Definitions, Section
11.2 Defined Terms, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby
amended, by amending the definition"Drainage Facility".
That Chapter 12, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE", Article 11. Definitions, Section
11.2 Defined Terms, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas, is hereby
amended, by amending the definition"Drainage System, Primary".
Regular Agenda Item No. 5 -- Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a
resolution for Outside Agency Funding Policy.
Deputy City Manager Terry Childers provided a brief overview of the changes and modifications
to the Outside Agency Finding Policy. Original adoption date was by the City Council at its
meeting on November 9, 2006. Mr. Childers recognized Sheryl Wilford, Chairman of the
Outside Agency Funding Review Committee.
Councilmember McIlhaney made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2-8-2007-5 adopting the
amended policy as presented by staff. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem White.
Councilmember Gay made an amended motion to include that the City Council appoint a
member from its body or a citizen at large as members to the Boards of the "Contract Partner"
agencies; the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, the Arts Council of the Brazos
Valley, and the Research Valley Partnership Board of Directors and that all three agencies
comply with the Open Meetings Act. Motion seconded by Councilmember Scotti.
It was noted that the CVB and RVP have existing Councilmembers or citizens on the Board.
Council also indicated that the amended motion include 3 members from College Station serve
on each "Contract Partner" agency committee or board.
Councilmember Scotti made an amendment to the amended motion to require that each Contract
Partner agency provide notice of meetings on their website seven days prior to meeting and open
general sessions to the public, and require three representatives from College Station on each
board. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro tern White. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
Following further Council comments, the original motion as amended carried 6-1,
Councilmember Gay voted against.
FOR: Silvia, McIlhaney, Scotti, Gay, Happ, Ruesink
AGAINST: Gay
City Council Regular Meeting February 8, 2007 Page 6
Regular Agenda Item No. 6 -- Council discussion regarding the Legislative Program in
preparation for the Texas Municipal League Legislative Briefing in Austin beginning
February 9, 2007 through February 14, 2007.
City Manager Glenn Brown presented the goals and strategies of the College Station Legislative
Program proposed for state and federal legislative levels. A trip to Austin sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce was scheduled for the following week. Numerous Councilmembers will
be attending.
No action was taken.
Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion approving an ordinance
vacating and abandoning a 0.326 acre portion of a twenty ft. wide utility easement located
along the northeast common property line of Lot 1 & 2 of the Barron Park Subdivision
according to the plat recorded in Volume 939, Page 209 of the Deed Records of Brazos
County,Texas.
Sr. Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs presented the staff report. The easement proposed to be
abandoned is a 0.326 acre portion of a twenty foot wide utility easement, which is located along
the northeast common property line of Lot 1 & 2 of the Barron Park Subdivision. The existing
water main was relocated to another public utility easement and there is no other infrastructure in
this easement to be abandoned. Staff recommended approval.
Mayor Silvia opened the public hearing. No one spoke. He closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Happ made the motion to approve Ordinance No. 2956 vacating and
abandoning a 0.326 acre portion of a twenty ft. wide utility easement located along the northeast
common property line of Lot 1 & 2 of the Barron Park Subdivision according to the plat
recorded in Volume 939, Page 209 of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Scotti which carried unanimously, 7-0.
FOR: Silvia, White, Gay, Happ, Scotti, Mcllhaney, Ruesink
AGAINST: None
City Council completed its executive session prior to the regular meeting.
Hearing no objection, the workshop and regular meetings adjourned at 9:54 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22"d day of February, 2007.
APPROVED:
Mayor Ron Silvia
City Council Regular Meeting February 8, 2007 Page 7
ATTEST:
City Secretary Connie Hooks
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thursday, February 1, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
1001 Woodcreek Drive
College Station, Texas
(11114411144
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning&Development Services
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman John Nichols, Dennis Christiansen, Bill Davis,
Derek Dictson, Marsha Sanford, Glenn Schroeder, and Harold Strong.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ben White, John Happ, Lynn Mcllhaney, Dave
Ruesink and Ron Gay.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Staff Planners Lindsay Boyer, Crissy Hartl, Jennifer Reeves,
Jason Schubert and Grant Wencel, Senior Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Acting Director Lance
Simms, Planning Administrator Molly Hitchcock, Senior Assistant City Engineer Alan Gibbs,
Graduate Civil Engineers Carol Cotter and Josh Norton, Transportation Planner Ken Fogle, First
Assistant City Attorney Carla Robinson, Deputy City Manager Terry Childers, Information
Services Representative Bryan Cook , Mapping Coordinator Sven Griffin and GIS Technician
Adrian Welsh, Marketing and Public Communications Staff Anne Boykin, Broadcast Media
Specialist Mark Beal, Engineering Technician Isreal Koite, Development Coordinator, Bridgette
George, Customer Service Representatives, Nicole Cochran, Gina Southerland, and Kim Wolfe,
and Staff Assistants Mandi Alford, Deborah Grace, Brittany Korthauer and Lisa Lindgren.
1. Call meeting to order.
Chairman Nichols called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Hear Citizens.
No one spoke during the item.
3. Consent Agenda.
3.1 Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Preliminary Plat for Bird Pond
Estates consisting of 41 lots on approximately 97.696-acres located at 1402 Bird
Pond Road generally located just north of Rock Prairie on the south side side of
Bird Pond Road across the street from Frost Drive. Case#06-500265 (JR)
3.2 Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes.
• January 18, 2007 —Workshop Meeting Minutes —. DRAFT
• January 18, 2007 — Regular Meeting Minutes -, DRAFT
February 1,2007 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
3.3 Consideration, discussion and possible action on request for absence from
meetings.
• Dennis Christiansen — January 18, 2007
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Dictson
seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Regular Agenda
4. Consideration, discussion, and possible action on items removed from the Consent
Agenda by Commission action.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
5. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from A-O
Agricultural Open, and C-2 Commercial-Industrial to C-1 General Commercial for an
area consisting of 16.486 acres, generally located along the State Highway 6 South
bypass at Rock Prairie Road. Case#07-500002 (CH)
Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner, presented the rezoning and stated that it was in compliance
with the City's Comprehensive Plan and recommended approval.
Ken Fogle, Transportation Planner, gave a brief presentation regarding traffic updates
and projects for the area.
At this time Mr. Fogle and Ms. Hartl addressed questions by the Commission.
The Commission recessed for a short break at 8:00 p.m. The public hearing was
reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
Chuck Ellison, 302 Holleman Drive, College Station, Texas and Eric Strauss, 2600
Citadel Plaza, Houston, Texas; spoke in favor of the Rezoning.
Patricia Klein, 9214 Brookwater Circle, College Station, Texas; James Bond, 9218
Brookwater Circle, College Station, Texas; Ted Mohr, 1303 Essex Green, College
Station, Texas; Ms. J. Gramann, 1100 Finnely, College Station, Texas; Blanch Breck,
1309 Foxfire, College Station, Texas; Alton Rogers, 9313 Stonebridge Drive, College
Station, Texas; Matthew Potter, 1505 Woodcreek Drive, College Station, Texas; Hugh
Stearns, 316 Suffolk, College Station, Texas; John Miller, 714 Williamson Drive, Bryan,
Texas 77801 (Mr. Steam spoke for Mr. Miller and used his time slot); Paul Greer, 9100
Waterford Drive, College Station, Texas; Doug Phillips, 1306 Sussex, College Station,
Texas; David McWhirter, 1708 Amber Ridge, College Station, Texas; Kay Youngblood,
2104 Farley, College Station, Texas; J. Viswanaffan, 9106 Stonebrook Drive, College
Station, Texas; Bill Stockton, 9220 Brookwater Circle, College Station, Texas; Thomas
Raraff, 2100 Bent Oak Street, College Station, Texas; Chara Ragland, 2200 Ferber
Circle, College Station, Texas; Ann Hazen, 1309 Wilshire Court, College Station, Texas;
Christine Potter, 1505 Woodcreek, College Station, Texas; Stephen Searcy, 1521 Frost
Drive, College Station, Texas; spoke in opposition of the rezoning.
Commissioner Davis motioned to defer action on the rezoning until the East Side
Transportation Study has been received and reviewed. Commissioner Diction
seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
February 1,2007 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4
6. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Rezoning from A-O,
Agricultural Open to M-2, Heavy Industrial consisting of 1 lot on 16.4 acres located at
17339 SH 6 S in the general vicinity of the east side of State Highway 6 south of the
College Station Business Park. Case #06-500278 (LB)
Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner, presented the Rezoning and recommended approval of
the request.
Travis Martinek, gave a short presentation and spoke in favor of the Rezoning.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Commissioner Dictson motioned to recommend to City Council approval of the
Rezoning as submitted by staff. Commissioner Christiansen seconded the
motion, motion failed (3-4). Commissioner Schroeder, Christiansen and Strong
voted in favor of the motion; Commissioners Dictson, Nichols, Davis and Sanford
voted in opposition of the motion.
7. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Conditional Use
Permit (Use Only) for the Cambridge Lofts for Multi-Family and limited retail in Wolf Pen
Creek at 410 Holleman Drive East, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of
Holleman Drive East and Dartmouth. Case#06-500279 (JR)
Jennifer Reeves, Staff Planner, presented the Conditional Use Permit and
recommended approval. Ms. Reeves stated the proposed uses are in compliance with
the Wolf Pen Creek zoning district. Jane Kee, IPS Group, 511 University Drive, College
Station, Texas and Mark Lindles, 5151 San Felipe, Houston, Texas; spoke in favor of the
Conditional Use Permit.
Commissioner Davis motioned to recommend to City Council approval of the
Conditional Use Permit with the condition that the staff recommendation that at
least 9,000 square feet of retail be required with the design. Commissioner
Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
8. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a final plat - replat
consisting of 2 lots on 0.234 acres located at 1217 Phoenix Street in the McCulloch's
Subdivision generally located at Nevada Street and Carolina Street. Case #06-500271
(CH)
Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner, presented the Final Plat and recommended approval.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to approval the final plat as submitted.
Commissioner Dictson seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a Variance Request to Section 8-J
Blocks and Section 12-K Blocks and a presentation, possible action, and discussion on a
preliminary plat for Great Oaks consisting of 297 lots on 224.5 acres located at Rock
Prairie Road West and Great Oaks Drive in the City's Extra-territorial Jurisdiction. Case
#06-00500238 (CH)
February 1,2007 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4
Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner, presented the Variance Request and recommended
_ _ approval. Ms. Hartl stated that staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat if the
Variance Requests are approved.
Steve Arden, 3511 Celia Loop, College Station, Texas; was called upon by the
Commission to answer general questions regarding the project.
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Variance Request as submitted with
the provision that the temporary fire access road between Arborita and
Winterbrook be included for pedestrian and bicycle access as well.
Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner
Sanford seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
10. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items — A Planning and Zoning
Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement
of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any
deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a
subsequent meeting.
Commissioner Dictson stated that he would like to see a future agenda item regarding
the possibility of extending the overley South on Highway 6.
11. Adjourn.
Commissioner Christiansen motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Sanford
seconded the motion, motion passed (7-0).
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Approve
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John Nichols, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
Attest:
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Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assists
Planning and Developmentservices
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