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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes , . . . '..... ..... MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Nemec, Prause, Boughton, Ringer, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Jones STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Denton, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Finance Director/Asst. City Manager VanDever, City Planner Mayo, Deputy City Secretary/Counci Coordinator Martin, Asst. City Engineer Smith, City Secretary Jones, Asst. City Planner Longley, Traffic Engineer Black, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder. Administration Asst. Nowlin, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Public Services Director Allen VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Mayor Halter signed and presented a proclamation to Mr. Charles Ray designating the first Monday in October, October 1, 1982, as "Teachers Appreciation Day" in College Station. City Manager Bardell was presented a specialized B.A.R.F. (Be aware of retching females) bag award for his kind services to a young lady having upsetting problems due to a rough airplane flight to New York. Mayor Halter pointed out that his courage and assistance to the young lady was very much recognized and appreciated by ALL passengers. City Manager Bardell stated that he only performed his very needed noble task for the young lady and thanked the councilmembers for the unique remembrance award SEALED IN GLASS. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, October 13, Regular City Council Meeting, October 14, and the Special Workshop City Council Meeting, October 18, 1982. Councilman Prause moved approval of the minutes as read. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 2 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 9.0 acn tract located approximately 450 feet west of the intersection of Holleman Drive and Wellborn Road (F.M. 2154), from Heavy Industrial District M-2 to Apartments Medium Density District R-5. Application is in the name of Ber' Wheeler et al for Robert Hoppe. [82-135J City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that the tract is located / , ~~ . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 PAGE 2 east of and adjacent to the abandoned I&GN Railroad right-of-way south of the extension of Holleman Drive. The M-2 area is currently vacant at this location and is shown on the Comprehensive Plan as Industrial area. The staff does not support the request due to the following reasons: 1. The tract is part of an M-2 area that is the only industrial zone within the City with rail frontage. 2. Allowing 9 acres of residential in a heavily zoned industrial could cause problems. Also, an adjacent railroad located next to the residential area would also cause problems. 3. The capacity of the sewer system would serve the site in limited capacity. 4. Other tracts in the area are available for multi-family development which would comply to the plans. The P&Z Commission recommends denial of the request. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Robert Hoppe, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning and presented the . proposed site plan for the area. A.W. Davis also spoke in favor of the rezoning request. Councilman Boughton asked how the capacity of the sewer system is to be provided for future developments. Mayor Halter added to Ms. Boughton's question, how sever the sewage problem is in the area. Director of Capital Improvements Ash replied that the staff has prepared a final report of the 1&1 Study to present at the next City Council Meeting. He noted that the study did conclude a major sewage problem in the area and the matter will be specifically addressed in the final report. Joe Ferreri, a property owner of the tract, supported an R-5 rezoning change for the tract. Edsel Jones, 1110 Austin, stated he is representing the various property owners adjacent to this tract who unanimously support the R-5 rezoning. John Bynum, 1901 Holleman, also spoke in favor of the rezoning. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. . Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract. ..... ./ , ~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1982 PAGE 3 . Councilman Prause asked what the probability of the railroad being removed from that area. City Planner Mayo replied that according to the projected cost of re-locating the railroad, it is very unlikely to be removed in the near future. After further discussion of the problems which exist in the sewer capacity, Councilman Runnels moved to table the item back to P&Z for further consideration of the entire area since there was reluctance to zone a portion residential without reviewing the entire area. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Nemec abstaining. Agenda Item No.4 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 79,790 square foot tract of land, part of Tract B of the Courtyard Apartments Subdivision, located on the north side of State Highway 30 at the corner of State Hwy. 30 and Stallings Drive, from Apartments High Density District R-6 to Administrative-Professional District A-P. Application is in the name of Roy W. Hann, Jr. and James E. Jett. [82-136] . City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that the tract is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Stallings Drive and Harvey Road (SH30). The tract has 466 feet of frontage along Harvey Road and approximately 170 feet of depth. The proposed rezoning is compatible with existing land uses and adequate utilities are available. The P&Z Commission recommends approval of this request. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jim Jett, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning request. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract. After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved to approve Ordinance No. 1387 rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda BIDS: Item No. 6 - CONSENT AGENDA: Consideration of bids on the following: Security System Knuckle Boom Crane Foundation Hole Digger Walk behind Trencher Two (2) Cab and Chassis One (1) Compact Pickup . ~ ~ , . . . ~ P&Z Minutes 9-16-82 page 2 this time. Mr. Hall asked if there is the possibil ity that any currently zoned C-l land will be rezoned down. Mr. Mayo said that was always a possibil ity, and then went to a map and pointed out the availabil ity of C-l land in the area and told of the small number of projects being planned currently. Mr. Hill asked about Mr. Henton's statement concerning unsuitability of R-l zoning, and Mr. Mayo said that this R-l land could be developed into residential without many problems, and that Commission would have to ask Mr. Henton why he bel ieves this. Don Garrett, engineer and agent for Mr. Henton addressed the Commission and said that the development of single family residential in the neck portion of the area would be practically prohibitive because of the high cost of building streets in this narrow area. He also asked why the Sheraton project was turned down for this tract, and Mr. Bailey informed him that the Commission had turned down rezoning of this area rather than the Sheraton project. Mr. Bailey further stated that he bel ieved that there was already enough C-l zoned land in this area which is underdeveloped. Mr. Hall stated that Mr. Henton did indeed leave himself a very narrow tract of land to develop when he sold off adjacent land to the church. Mr. Bailey made a motion to deny this rezoning request. Mr. Miller seconded; motion to deny carried unanimously (7-0). AGENDA ITEM NO.4: 82-135: A publ ic hearing on the question of rezoning a 9.0 acre tract located approximatel 450 feet west of the intersection of Holleman Drive and Wellborn Road F.M.2154 from Heavy Industrial District M-2 to Apartments Medium Density District R-5. Appl ication is in the name of Bert Wheeler et al for Robert Hoppe. Mr. Callaway located the subject land on a map, pointed out current zoning and various projects in the area. He reported that staff cannot support this rezoning request for the following reasons: (1) Current comprehensive plan, preliminary comprehensive plan by consultants and staff land use recommendations reflect area as industrial; (2) This tract is part of the only industrial-zoned area within the City with rail frontage, (3) Rezoning a small portion of the total industrial tract would eliminate the separation between M-2 and residential areas created by the abandoned railroad right-of-way, and (4) Rezoning this tract to R-5 would create a situation where the overall density of this area exceeds sewer capacity available in major trunk 1 ines downstream of this area. Mr. Hall asked if there had been any indication that the railroad would be relocated. Mr. Callaway said that there have been numerous studies but that the cost would probably prohibit such a project. The public hearing was opened and Bob Hoppe, prospective purchaser of this property spoke and told Commission that he was looking at the property for residential use strictly because of its inherent beauty, and felt there was a need for more residential develop- ment in this area because of the proximity to the University. Pat Caporina then spoke and indicated that she and her husband own adjacent acreage and that they, too, think that this land will be needed in the future for residential development and that they further believe that industrial development would be better moved to the Industrial Park. Edsel Jones, 1110 Austin Street spoke and said that 6 years ago this whole area had been designated industrial, and that some land had been rezoned to residential. He said he feels 1 ike the citizens in College Station do not want more industrial development in that area, and further said that there would still be enough M-2 zoning with rail- road frontage available for many projects if this were rezoned residential. He addressed the possible sewer problem, and stated that the sewer capacity in the area could handle residential development of this density, and if there is a problem downstream, then the City has a problem. ~ r P&L Minutes 9-16-82 page 3 John Bynun, developer of Doubletree Apartments spoke, and thinks that changing this tract to residential would better fit the neighborhood than an industrial project. . Jim Gardner, resident, spoke and voiced his opposition to the rezoning request because he believes the railroad crossing itself might be hazardous, and further that he bel ieves putting more people close to the railroad would be a mistake. His concern is that this rezoning would be contrary to all plans, that perhaps M-2 zoning might be too heavy, and the problem that Mr. Callaway pointed out concerning the sewer probably would be the best reason for not adding to the density of this area. Bill Fitch spoke as an interested citizen and said that he thinks the argument con- cerning the proximity to TAMU is probably not val id, and advises the Commission to look for places to relocate industry on a railhead if this land is rezoned. Mr. Hall asked Mr. Jones if not in the City Limits, and pletion of the extension of that the money and land are he has M-2 land, and he some would need Sewer. Holleman is waiting for available. replied that he does, but it is He further explained that the com- approval from the railroad, and Public hearing was closed. Mr. Bailey said that this might be a val id spot for rezoning in the future, but that the location of the railroad and the sewer capacity should gov- ern the decision now. Mr. Miller expressed a fear that rezoning this to residential would reduce the chance of getting industrial projects in the City. Mr. Hall said that the character of this land is not appropriate for projects listed under M-2 uses, and would suggest tabl ing of this request until staff can recommend a lower use for this land. Mr. Hill agreed with Mr. Hall and said that he thinks this land should be down- zoned now if there is a problem with sewer capacity. Mr. Kelly gave the history of the M-2 zoning, but stated that he thinks this is too heavy a use for this land, and that it should probably be zoned M-l. . At this point, Mr. Kelly made a motion to deny the rezoning request, and to have staff study the possibil ity of downzoning this to M-l. Chairman Behling accepted the motion to deny, but directed the part about the study for downgrading the zoning to be left out of the motion, and then issued a directive to staff to study the area and downzone the entire M-2 area to M-l, and to put it on a future agenda as any other rezoning request would be handled. Mr. Bailey seconded the motion to deny; motion carried 6-1 with Chairman Behl ing voting against the motion. Mr. Jones asked more about the sewer problem, and was advised that this is a question that Commission cannot answer, and if he needed to know about this, he would have to consult with staff. AGENDA ITEM NO.5: 82-242: Final Plat - East Gate S uare (Part of Lots 1 & 2 D. A. Smith Subdivision, near the corner of Texas Avenue & Lincoln. Mr. Mayo explained the plat and informed Commission that staff recommends approval. Mr. Bailey asked if this plat should indicate "Final Plat". Mr. Fitch said he would be agreeable to that. Mr. Kelly made a motion to approve with the words "Final Plat" included. Mr. Hall seconded; motion carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM NO.6: 82-438: Consideration of a Parking Lot Plan for the Red Lobster Restaurant located in East Gate Square at the corner of Lincoln & Texas Avenue. . Mr. Mayo explained the project, stating that most of the parking for this restaurant will be in the parking reserve of the shopping center. Mr. Kelly made a motion to approve the plan; Mr. Fleming seconded. Mr. Hall questioned what part of the parking is being approved tonight. Mr. Mayo explained. Mr. Behl ing pointed out that there will ,.....