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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes :\ ~ 1\'1) I l I MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12, 1981 7:00P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Ringer, Runnels, Kelly, Boughton, Jones, Dozier, Student Government Liaison Herring COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Halter STAFF PRESENT: Traffic Engineer Black, City Secretary/Tax Assessor-Col- lector Schroeder, City Engineer Ash, City Planner Mayor, City Attorney Dento:n,Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Van Dever, Building Official Perry, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Fire Chief Landua VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. <l.....App;rovalof minutes from the Workshop City .Council Meeting of Feb- ruary2S, .1981 an.d th.eRegular City Counci.! Me~ting of Ft!bruary 26,1981. Councilman Ringer announced there was not a public hearing on the sale of beer at Cen- tral Park on this meeting's agenda as a local newspaper article had implied. He stat- ed that -t.b.is public hearing would be held ata later date . Councilman Ringer then announced that MayarHa1ter and City Manager Bardell were in San Antonio on City Business and would not be present at this meeting. Councilman Ringer was sitting in Mayor Halter's place, acting' as Mayor Protem, and Assistant City Manager VanDever was -sitting in;City Manager Bardell's place. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the minutes. \ Councilman Kelly seconded the motion which passed unanimously. enda Item No. 2-A ublic.hearin racts located between University uestion of rezonin the followin six East Bypass and Dominik Drive: TRACT 1: TRACT 2: TRACT 3: TRACT 4: TRACT 5: TRACT 6: 17.499 acres from Single Family District &-1 to General Commercial District <C-l. 7.199 acres from Single Family District R-1to Apartment District &-4. 13.955 acres from Single Family District R-I to Townhouse District &-3. 2.333 acres from Single Family DistrictR-1 to AdministrativelProfes- sionalDistrict A-P. 4.457 acres from Single Family DistrictR-1 to Townhouse District R-3. The application is in the name of Brazosland Properties. 4.982 acres from Single Family District R-l to Single Family District R-1A. .03150' MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12, 1981 7:00 P.M. page 2 Councilman Ringer requested that the Glenhaven Plat be removed from the Consent Agenda so that it may be discussed along with the Glenhavenrezoning. He asked the City staff to report on their considerations and recommendations and the basis for those, recommendations. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the rezoning. He stated the staff and P&Z recommended .approval of the proposed rezoning request. City Engineer Ash p.resented the results of a traffic study done at the Council's re- quest. Councilman Ringer opened the public hearing asking to hear from those in favor of the proposed rezoning first. Steve Ardan, representative of Brazosland Properties, spoke in favor of the rezoning request. He stated the reasons behind this rezoning request. Gary Anderson, ,of 1105 Dominik, spoke in favor of the rezoning. Bob Arbuckle, of 1502 Dominik, spoke in favor of the rezoning. When no one else spoke in favor of the rezoning request, Councilman Ringer asked to ( here from those oppossed. Peter Hugill, of 1100 Westover stated he was speaking on behalf of the College Hills/ Carters Grove Homeowner' sAssociation. He spoke in opposition to the r'ezoning req.ues t and the proposed extension of Francis Street. Mr. Hugill stated that any rezoning other than R-l would lead to a considerable increase in traffic. He thought this would endanger the safety of children walking or cycling to the College Hills School and devalue theprop,erty onthru strieets. He stated that 500 questionaires were circulated in the College GrovelCollege Hills area. Approximately 25% of these were returned. The majority of the --:-questflonairesreturned (88.9%) felt that Glenhaven Estates would increase traffic on Francis. Councilman Ringer questioned the validity of the questionaires. Mr. Hugill stated that he did not have enough time to do a thorough questionaire. Councilman Runnels asked Mr. Hugill what he would suggest as an alternative street plan. Mr. Hugill stated that he did not want a street plan that attracted traffic other than that of the neighborhood. His plan was to see Francis make two right angle turns. :Councilman Jones asked Mr. Hugill if a vote had been tak.en at the first meeting in favor of extending .Francis, Carol and Dominik. Mr. Hugill stated that the result was not in favor of extending these streets. 03151. MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12, 1981 7:00 P.M. page 3 Councilman Kelly asked Mr. Hugill what his major objection was. Mr. Hugill stated that his major objection was the traffic generated by a Commer:c.fal-- zone. George Bass, of 1612 Dominik, spoke in'--<opposition to the extension of Francis Street. He pointed out that. irresponsible drivers were those that were not residents of the neighborhood. Mr. Bass stated this rezoning is inconsiderate to the residents of the area. Councilman Jones pointed out that the C-l area was at one time larger than the present C~l area. Steven Miller, of 1201 Francis, agreed with Mr. Hug.ill and Mr. Bass. He stated that he did not want to see his neighborhood change since it isa successful one. Councilman Dozier told Mr. Miller of the many changes in his neighborhood and that he has accepted them. He pointed out that neighborhoods can accept change and still be succesfull. ( Norman Guinasso, of 1112 Marstella:r, 'spoke on the validity of the poll. He stated that he carried the poll on both blocks of Marstellar. Most of the. people he talked to did not speak in favor of the rezoning. He did not think the plat should be approved without a park. He stated that most of the residents major objection to the plat is the extension of Francis. Councilman Ringer stated that the reason he questioned the validity of the questionaire was that he could not obtain one himself. He stated that he had been told by the res- idents that the questionaire.was bias. He then explained the Parkland Dedication re- quirement and the process ~nvolved. Councilman Dozier asked Mr ..Guinasso if he thought that every time a request to rezone land is made a pubic hearing should be held and the people should decide how the land should be rezoned. Mr. Guinasso answered yes. He stated that this was the proceedure in every Community he has lived in, one of these being Palo Alto, California. Nancy Thornberry, of 1006 Francis, spoke in opposition on the basis of the traffic increase the extension of Francis would cause and the C-1 area. She suggested putting two 900 turns on Francis. Councilman Kelly informed Ms. Thornberry that this plan was in violation of city ordinance since it has two 900 turns. Fred Thornberry, of 1006 Francis and resident of 22 years, suggested that the Council get with the citizens to reach an agreement. He stated his concern for the safety of the school children walking to school. He suggested that another survey be taken. 03152 ~ " MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12~ 1981 7:00 P.M. page 4 Rudy Freund, of 1508 Dominik, spoke in favor of the rezoning and the extension of Francis. Mrs. Reinke, o.f 1034 Rose Circle, asked the Council questions on the type of business proposed for the C-1 area and the type of control the city would have over this. City Planner Mayo stated that any type of business in the general commercial zone is allowed, but the site plan had to be approved by Planning ~nd Zoning. Ms. Reinke asked what order would the developement occur.' Mr. Ardao stated that the residential would be first and the commercial last. Dick Edwardst of 1214 Mary Oaks, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Pennington, of 900 Franci.s, spoke against the extension of Francis Street. , Dr. Elmquist, a resident of Post Oak Forest, expressed he.~ concern &:br the fncreased traffic pr'oblem the plan might bring about. Bill Wasson, of 1608 Austin, expressed his concern for the effect this would have on the school districts. ( Cliff Young, a resident on the other side of to~, asked the Council if West Dexter and East Dexter were still separated. Councilman Ringer stated that they were. Steven Miller, of 1201 Franci,s, stated that he thought the people in th.e area should be the primary concern and that a poll should be taken. When no one else spoke, . Councilman Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Jones questioned the consideration of the Park area. Councilman Ringer stated that negotiations would be made with the developer. Councilman Runnels moved to send this rezoning issue back toP&Z to develop a better plan. Councilman Ringer asked for a second. No one spoke. He again asked for a second. When no one spoke Councilman Ringer stated that the motion died. Councilman Jo.nes moved to table the rezonlnguntil after the plat had been discussed. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 03153 MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12, 1981 7:00 P.M. page 5 Councilman Ringer stated that the next item, by consent of the Council, would be the item removed from the Consent Agenda; Consideration of a masterprliminaryplat - Glenhaven Estates located between Univer- sity Drive, the East '-'Bypass and Dominik Dr. City Planner Mayor presented the plat and stated the reasons why the plat provides the extension of Francis. Mr. Mayo stated that without the extension of Francis it would become a collector-street not going through. Councilman Ringer asked Mr. Mayo to address the suggestion of the two right angle turns. City Planner Mayo stated that this was illegal and would violate city ordinance. He stated that this would cause a safety hazard and decrease the efficienc.y of the street moving traffic through. He also stated that he did not think traffic from the 'j bypass would be using Francis. He then explained why. ( Counc.ilman Ringer stated that there was-. no requirement to hold a public hearing on plat approval, but that it was Council Policy to hear the public whenever they had some- thing to say to the Council. He then stated that many of the citizens present had already ad.dressed the plat issue and requested that cit'izens speak only if they had something to add to these previous comments. Mr. Ardan spoke in favor of the plat. Dick Edwards, of 1214 Merry Oaks, stated that the City Planner should work with the developer and the citizens. When.no one else spoke Councilman Ringer asked for discussion ora motion from the Council. Councilman Runnels asked if there was any other plan that could be developed. Councilman Kelly explained the many problems e.ncountered in developing this plat. He then presented a rivised street plan for the Council to consider. 'Councilman Ringer explained how the plat was derived and the problems involved. John Painter, of 1119 Merry Oaks, asked Mr. Kelly why he did not explain these problems sooner. He then asked if a dip would be put in Francis. Fred Thornberry requested the Council table this matter. Councilman Runnels moved to return the plat to P&Z. Councilman Ringer asked for a second. He again asked for a second. Hearing none the motion died for lack of second. Councilman Boughton commended the staff and the council members involved on their hard 03154 MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12, 1981 7:00 P.M. page 6 work they contributed on this issue. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the plat with the changes suggested by Mr. Kelly Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Councilman Ringer asked for discussion. He then explained that he did not think tabl- ing this plat would accomplish anything. He stated that all alternat'ives had been taken into consideration and that this was the best plan. Councilman Runnels stated that he did not think this was the best plan. Councilman Dozier explained the process of city government. He stated that all of the people cannot possibly be involved in every decision made by the city. Councilman Kelly called for the question. Voting For: Councilmen Boughton, Kelly, Jone, and Ringer. Voting Against: Councilmen Runnels.and Dozier. ( Councilman Jones moved. to take agenda item no. 3 off of table. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Voting For: Councilmen Ringer, Kelly, Jones, and Dozter'~. ~.i ' Voting A9ain_st: Counc,i~ma.~ ~unnels/!- ; --r- L .-) .. ., \ -z::: -{\ -..\ .. ,_...,.,- . t' -'-. ,...., ," ! '; -.-L. It::...n \I~ D. --.J. . Le"r,S! Ct C"'C) I L'-.Ji 0 {i ~j();'" ':~~ , ~ Councilman Jones moved to rezone tracts 1,2,4,5, and 6 asirequested and that Tract 3 remain R-l until consideration be made ona park. '-4' Councilman Kelly seconded the moticfll-'\. City Planner Mayo stated that Tract 3 is not juss\park area. Councilman Kelly withdrew his second. Councilman Ringer asked for a second. He again asked for a second. Hearing none the motion died. Councilman Ringer then asked for another motion. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the proposed rezoning as requested. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion whicl1 passed unanimously makin.g it Ordinance 111273 03155 MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12, 1981 7:00P.M. page 7 Agenda Item No. 4-A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 4.68 acre ~ract located .150 feet south of the intersection of Welsh Blvd. and San Benito Drlve from Agricultural/Open DistrictA-O to Duplex District R-2. The application is in the name of . Southwood Valley,. Inc. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the rezoning request and recommended approval. Councilman Ringer 'ope.ned ,tbe'q:publie .he.aring asking to'.hear' from' these- in favor first. Mr. Fitch spoke in favor of the rezoning. When no one else spoke Councilman Ringer asked to hear from those opposedr: When no one spoke Councilman Ringer closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No.5-Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Dozier moved approval of the rezoning as requested. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion which passed unanimously making it Ordinance 111274. ( Agenda Itetn. No. 6-A p1..lblichea;ring on the guestion of rezoning a 14.55 acre tract locatedeast.ofandadjaceptto F.M. 2154 andapptoximately 5,000 feet south of F.Me 2818 from AgJ;icultural/OpenDistrict A-Oeo'General Commercial DistrictC-1. The application.. is .in the name of. Southwood'. Valley , Inc.. City Planner Mayo explained the rezoning request and recommended approval. Councilman Ringer opened the public hearing asking to hear from those in favor of the rezoning first. Mr. Fitch spoke in favor of the request and presented his plan for developement. When no one else spoke, Councilman Ringer asked to hear from those opposed. . When no one spoke the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No.7-Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton moved approval. Coun,oilman Kelly seconded the motion which passed unanimously making it Ordinance 111275. Agenda Item. No.8-A public hearing on the Question of rezoning a 99.19 acre tract generally located 7,000 feet southeast of the intersection of FeM. 2154 and FeM: 2818 from Agricultural/Open District A-a.. to ..Apartmel1t Building DistrictR-5. The Applica- tion is in the name of .Southwood Valley, Inc. 03156 MINUTES Regular' City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12, 1981 7:00 P.M. page 8 City Planner Mayo presented the rezoning request and pointed out the consulting engineers statement, Riewe and Wischmeyer, which states the proposed rezoning is within the capacity of the existing sanitary sewer system. He recommended the re- zoning request be approved. Councilman Ringer opened the public hearing asking to hear from t'hose in favor first. Mr. Fitch spoke in favor of the rezoning request. When no one else spoke in favor Councilman Ringer asked to hear from those oppossed. Bob Vanard of Southwood Valley, mentioned his concern was the sewer problem and urged the city to be cautious. Cliff Young asked City Engineer Ash and City Planner Mayo questions concerning the sewer system in this area. City Engineer Ash assured Mr. Young that all aspects had been considered. 'Gary Patterson, of 2809 Adrienne, asked the Council and City Engineer questions con- cerning the city's sewer capacity limits. ( When no one else spoke the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item.No.9-Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Kelly moved approval of the rezoning as R-4. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion which passed unanimously makinig it Ordinance 111276. Agenda Item No.lO-A public hearing concerning the level of local service of GTE. Councilman Ringer opened the public heating and stated that the city would have a representative at the public hearing in Austin where the public,-'scomments would be relayed. Raghumal B. Agarwal, of 1103 Guadalupe, 693-202l,s.tatedthat this number was out of order approximately 17 times within the last 3 months. He stated that a telephone repairman had cut his television cable prior to theSuperbowl game. He stated that the telephone equipment is obsolete and the employees are not properly trained. R.M. Logan, of 202 Timber, 696-8174, stated that he has had good service from GTE over the 19 years he has been a resident. Stella Wilkes, of 501 Park Place, 696-7192, stated her opposition to the directory assistance asking for the individuals number before giving them the number requested. She thought this was an inconvenience to older citizens and children who might need a number in an emergency. Dottie Clark, 693-7774, does not live in the city limits , state.d that her phone is frequently outuof order. She told of an instance when she needed to reach a Doctor but could not because her telephone was no in service. She did not think it was fair to 03157 MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12, 1981 7:00 P.M. page 9 pay $9.42 for a telephone that does not work. She went into great detail about the excellent service her dauthter, who has been a resident of the earthquake zone in San Fransisco/Berkley area for 17 years, receives. She stated that her phone was out of order for 2 weeks out of the last month. Another problem she described was a "beaping" sound while the repairman was working on their lines. She had been told by a GTE employee that her phone was ground anytime a member of her party1in~ left their phone off of the hook in order to protect the telephone company's equipment. Mrs. Clark, living out of the City Limits, stated it was a great inconvenience when their phone was out of order. She requested that GTE not be allowed to renew their franchise. She stated that they have had long enough::, to improve their service. Cliff Young, 693-3371, spoke in favor of the quality of service GTE has provided. He said he had very little problem with their service. When no one else spoke, Councilman Ringer closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. II-CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Standby station service power for electrical substations Two lawn and garden tractors Concession cabinets at Krenek Park One trailer-mounted hydraulic puller-tensioner reel 3,000 feet of chaino.linkfencing for-'..wastewater -..treatment plant used truck for street department 140 1,5000 Watt lamps for Krenek Park Automobile for Fire Chief ( PLATS: Consideration of a master preliminary plat -Glenhaven Estates located be- tween University Drive, the East Bypass and Dominik Drive. Consideration of a master preliminary plat - University Park Addition. Consideration of a preliminary plat - University Park, Phase One. Consideration of a preliminary plat - West Ridge Addition. Consideration of a final plat - Dragon's Nest Addition - Revised. Consideration of a final plat - Southwood Valley Section 19. Councilman Dozier moved approval of all bids. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion which passed unanimously by Common Consent. Councilman Runnels requested removal of the University Park Plats. All other i Qrnes were approved by'Common Consent. City Planner Mayo presented the plats and recommended approval. City Engineer Ash and City Planner Mayo answered questions of the Council. 03158 / \ MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, Marchl2, 1981 7:00 P.M. page 10 Councilman Runnels moved approval with the recommendations of the staff. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Voting For: Councilmen Boughton, Kelly, Runnels, Dozier Voting Against: Councilman Ringer Agenda Item No. 12-Considerationof a proclamation for the Beautify Brazos County Association. Councilman Dozier motioned to authorize the Mayor to sign the Proclamation. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. l3-Consideration of a resolution setting electrical inspection fees. Building Official Perry presented the proposed resolution for electrical fees and explained the fees. He recommended approval. Councilman Dozier moved approval. ( Councilman Kelly seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. l4-Consideration of Street name change for the Kyle Street Extension. City Engineer Ash presented the proposed name for the new extension of Kyle Street to be called Jersey Street East. After much discussion, Councilman Dozier moved to table this consideration. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion. Voting For: Councilmen Dozier, Boughton, Ringer, Jones. Voting Against: Councilman Kelly. Agenda Item No. IS-Consideration of Ordinanace Amending Easterwood Field Airport Zoning Board. Tax Assessor-Collector/City Secretary Schroeder presented and explained the ordinance. He stated that two new members needed to be appointed to the board to represent the city. Councilman Kelly moved to table the ordinance until the Council could discuss the appointment. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. l6-Request to appropriate $32,.000.00 to Computer Project. Fund from Utility Fund Contingency as these items are utility associated. 0,3159 MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, March 12, 1981 7:00 P.M. page ]1 Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Van Dever explained the proposal and sug- gested approval. Council Kelly moved approval to transfer funds. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. l7-Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. l8.,...Closed session to discuss personnel, pending litigation and land acquisition. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda.Item No. 19-Action on closed session. Councilman Jones moved to deny action on the claim by R.P. Crawford. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ( Agenda Item No. 20.....Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. APPROVED: ATTEST: ~... "'tITY SECRETThy 03160