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Mayor City Council
Lynn Mcllhaney James Massey
Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Silvia
Larry Mariott Winnie Garner
City Manager Dennis Maloney
Thomas E. Brymer Anne Hazen
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COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, January 27, 2000
Workshop and Regular Meetings at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
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COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Silvia, Hazen, Garner,
Maloney
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Mariott and Councilmember Massey
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Jr., Senior Assistant City
Attorney Nemcik, City Secretary Hooks, Executive Assistant Broussard, Public Communications
Manager Chapman, Public Works Director Smith, Transportation Planner Hard, City Planner Kee,
Development Services Director Callaway, Purchasing Manager Turney, Economic Development
Director Foutz
Mayor Mcllhaney called the workshop meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with all members present except
Mayor Pro Tem Mariott.
Agenda Item No 1-Discussion of consent agenda items listed for regular council meeting.
Councilmembers removed Consent Agenda Items No. 13.9, 13.10, 13.15 and 13.16 to ask staff
questions. These items related to concession services at parks, tax payments to County, and Change
order for Northgate sewer trunkline rehabilitation project. Staff provided explanations of their
recommendation.
Agenda Item No. 2 -TEEX Safety Accreditation Award to Public Utilities
Staff members from the Public Utilities Department received a special recognition from the Texas
Engineering Extension Service and the Mayor and City Council for their efforts and dedication in
obtaining the TEEX Accreditation Award for six years of providing a safe work environment.
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13.13 Approved by common consent a request for oversize participation in the amount of $25,244
for extension of an 18 inch water line from the intersection of SH 6 and Woodcreek Drive, south
approximately 730 feet along the Highway 6 frontage road. Funds available and budgeted in FY
2000 in the Water Capital Project Fund.
13.14 Approved by common consent a resolution relating to the approval of the issuance of certain
student loan revenue bonds and other forms of indebtedness of the Greater East Texas Student Loan
Corporation, the execution and delivery of a financing agreement by the Corporation; and providing
an effective date.
13.15 Approved by common consent the approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $26,041
to Urban Design Group for additional design services on the Northgate Water Main and Master Plan
Project. Funds available and budgeted in the Water Utility Funds in the amount of $500,000.
13.16 Approved by common consent the approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $18,695
to Urban Design Group for additional design services on the Northgate Sewer Trunkline
Rehabilitation Project. Funds available and budgeted in Wastewater Utility Fund in the amount of
$500,000 for FY 1998-99 and $1,200,000 for FY 1999-2000.
13.17 Approved by common consent a resolution supporting the reasonable application of sales tax
on applicable products and services purchased through electronic commerce.
13.18 Approved by common consent a contract with Department of Justice pertaining to
participation in a demonstration and assessment of the TRP-1000 communications
interface/interconnect system.
Regular Agenda
Agenda Item No. 14.01 -Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on rezoning High
Ridge Subdivision, approximately 3.378 acres located near SH 6 south and University Drive
from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 Commercial Industrial. (99-183)
Development Services Director Jim Callaway presented the staff report. He stated that the request
would incorporate an additiona13.378 acres of C-2 zoning of two tracts current zoned
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C-2 on the east side of Highway 6 between Highways 60 and 30. The existing two tracts consist of
the Varsity Ford car dealership and a largely vacant 8.14 acre tract to the north. The tract lies in the
100-year floodplain. The current reclamation project consists of filling the flood fringe, without
disturbing the creek channel. The request is in compliance with the Land Use Plan. Staff and
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Staff Engineer Jeff Tondre answered questions about the floodplain on this property.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
Greg Taggart of Municipal Development Group, representing the applicant stated that the intended
use is for Varsity Ford to extend their storage parking area with no buildings.
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Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Garner made a motion to deny the rezoning request. Motion seconded by Councilman
Maloney. Discussion was held about the need to complete the land use plan for this area before
decisions are made at this time. Motion failed by a vote of 1-4.
FOR: Garner
AGAINST: McIlhaney, Silvia, Hazen, Maloney
Councilman Maloney made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2429 rezoning High Ridge
Subdivision approximately 3.378 acres located near SH 6 south and University Drive from R-1
Single Family Residential to C-2 Commercial Industrial. Motion seconded by Councilman Hazen
which carried unanimously, 4-1.
FOR: McIlhaney, Maloney, Silvia, Hazen
AGAINST: Garner
Agenda Item No 4 2 -Public hearing, discussion and possible action on rezoning request and
associated preliminary_plat for 101 32 acres located in the north quadrant of the intersection of
Greens Prairie Road and Woodlake Drive from A-0 Agricultural Open to A-OR Rural
Residential. (99-132)
City Planner Jane Kee presented the staff report and stated that this tract was annexed into the City in
1995. She described the subject tracts. Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval.
Mayor McIlhaney opened the public hearing.
Mike McClure, 9262 Brookwater Circle, represented the property owner as the project engineer.
Mayor McIlhaney closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Silvia made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2430 rezoning 101.322 acres, located
in the north quadrant of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Woodlake Drive from A-O
Agricultural Open to A-OR Rural Residential. The motion also included approval of the preliminary
plat. Motion seconded by Councilman Garner, which carried unanimously, 5-0.
Agenda Item No 14 3 -Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on an amendment to
Chapter 1, "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances, adding a new Section 23 "Moratorium on
Certain Applications".
Jim Callaway explained the ordinance requirements. The ordinance establishes a six month
moratorium on applications for zone changes, conditional use permits, variances, and special
exceptions on property currently zoned single family residential.
The two areas covered by this ordinance are: Area 1 bounded by Texas Avenue, Holleman Drive,
Glade Avenue, Southwest Parkway, Wellborn Road and George Bush Drive; and Area 2
bounded by Texas Avenue, University Drive, Tarrow Street, Lincoln Avenue, University Drive, the
Earl Rudder Freeway and Harvey Road.
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Agenda Item Cover Sheet
^X Regular Item
Consent Item
Workshop Item
Item Submitted By:
Council Meeting Date:
Director Approval:
City Manager Approval:
Sabine McCully, Senior Planner
January 27, 2000
Item: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning for High Ridge Subdivision,
approximately 3.378 acres located near State Highway 6 South and University Drive, from R-1
Single Family to C-2 Commercial Industrial. (99-183)
Applicant: Greg Taggart
Item Summary: This request will incorporate an additional 3.378 acres of C-2 zoning to two
tracts currently zoned C-2 on the east side of Highway 6 between Highways 60 and 30. The
existing two tracts consist of the Varsity Ford car dealership and a largely vacant 8.14 acre tract
to the north. All of the subject 3.38 acre tract lies in the 100-year floodplain; however, there is a
reclamation project associated with this proposal. This current reclamation project consists of
filling the flood fringe, without disturbing the creek channel.
The request is in compliance with the Land Use Plan, which shows regional retail for the entire
area between Highways 60, 30, and 6 and bound to the east by the Carters Creek Floodway.
Item Background: The subject tract was annexed into the City in 1979 and was rezoned to C-2
in 1989. The adjoining property, into which the subject property will be incorporated, was
platted in 1993, just before the Varsity Ford site plan was approved for construction.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: NA
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Planning and Zoning Commission held
public hearing on January 6, 2000 and recommends approval by a vote of 4 to 1.
Attachments:
1. Area map
2. PNZ minutes 1/6/00
3. Ordinance draft
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning request for
3.378 acres adjacent to the High Ridge Subdivision from R-1 Single Family to C-2
Commercial Industrial. (99-131)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and stated that the request would
incorporate an additional 3.378 acres of C-2 zoning to two tracts currently zoned C-2 on
the east side of Highway 6 between Highways 60 and 30. The existing two tracts consist
of the Varsity Ford car dealership and a largely vacant 8.14 acre tract to the north. The
entire 3.38-acre tract lies in the 100-year floodplain; however, there is a reclamation
project associated with this proposal. This current reclamation project consists of filling
the flood fringe, without disturbing the creek channel. The request is in compliance with
the Land Use Plan, which shows regional retail for the entire area between Highways 60,
30, and 6 and bound to the east by the Carters Creek floodway.
Commissioner Floyd asked why there would be one piece of land remaining R-1.
Graduate Engineer Tondre explained that this tract is in the floodway and cannot be filled
or disturbed. It is located in the center of the creek channel.
Chairman Rife opened the public hearing.
Mr. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group, stated that he was the project engineer
and was present to answer questions.
Chairman Rife closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Floyd moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request.
Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed 4-l; Commissioner Kaiser
voted in opposition due to allowing development to occur in or near floodways.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND TOTALING 3.378 ACRES,
BEING SITUATED IN THE RICHARD CARTER LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 8, AND
BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME 34.13 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO
REGENCY PARKWAY, INC. AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1082, PAGE 337 OF
THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City of College Station Zoning Ordinance #1638, more specifically
the Official Zoning Map, be amended as set out in Exhibits "A", "B", and
"C" attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes.
PART 2: That if any provisions of any section of this ordinance shall be held to be
void or unconstitutional, such holding shall in no way effect the validity of
the remaining provisions or sections of this ordinance, which shall remain in
full force and effect.
PART 3: That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Twenty-five dollars
($25.00) nor more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). Each day such
violation shall continue or be permitted to continue, shall be deemed a
separate offense. Said Ordinance, being a penal ordinance, becomes
effective ten (10) days after its date of passage by the City Council, as
provided by Section 35 of the Charter of the City of College Station.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 27th day of January, 2000.
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary Lynn McIlhaney, Mayor
APPROVED:
Harvey Cargill Jr., City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
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EXHIBIT "A"
PAGE
That the Official Zoning Map of the City of College Station, and part of Zoning
Ordinance #1638, is hereby amended as follows:
The following property is rezoned from R-I Single Family Residential to C-2
Commercial Industrial:
A 3.378 acre tract described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "B"
and shown graphically in Exhibit "C", being a portion of the 34.13 acre tract
conveyed to Regency Parkway, Inc. and being situated in the Richard Carter
League, Abstract No. 8, as recorded in Volume 1082, Page 337 of the Official
Records of Brazos County, Texas.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
January 6, 2000
7:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Rife, Commissioners Floyd, Horlen, Kaiser, and
Mooney.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Parker and Warren.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Members Hazen and Maloney.
STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner McCully, Staff Assistant Charanza, City Planner Kee,
Development Coordinator Ruiz, Assistant City Engineer Mayo, Graduate
Engineer Tondre, Transportation Analyst Hester, Staff Planner
Jimmerson, Staff Planner Anderson, Director of Development Services
Callaway, Neighborhood Planner Battle, Planning Intern Dean,
Community Development Administrator Carroll, and Assistant City
Attorney Nemcik.
Chairman Rife was not present at the beginning of the meeting; therefore, Commissioner Mooney
began the meeting in his absence.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Hear visitors
Benito Flores Meath, 901 Val Verde, handed the Commission a letter of concern for Agenda Item #12
(Discussion of the appropriate zoning district to allow for recreation vehicle parks.). His concern was
for mobile home parks.
The following items were approved by common consent.
AGENDA ITEM N0.2: Consent Agenda.
Agenda Item No. 2.1: Approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on December 16, 1999.
Agenda Item No. 2.2; Approved the minutes from the Workshop Meeting held on December 16, 1999.
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REGULAR AGENDA
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.3: Consideration of a Final Plat of approximately 50.78 acres, Pebble
'-' Hills Phase 1 Subdivision, located on the north side of Greens Prairie Road approximately 1400
feet east of State Highway 6 (99-227)
Commissioner Floyd removed this item from the consent agenda. He was concerned with the
alignment of Pebble Hills Boulevard with the existing street in Pebble Creek, and the access points for
the CIC Agency. His concern with the safety of the alignments because of the hill.
Graduate Engineer Tondre explained that Staff has looked at the sight distance concerns and felt that
since it is downhill, the traffic on Greens Prairie Road can be seen exiting the subdivision.
Mr. Frank Thurmond, 3015 Glenn Eagles, explained that the road centers with the road that used to be
Greenleaf Hospital.
Commissioner Floyd moved to approve the final plat, with staff conditions as stated in the staff report.
Commissioner Horlen seconded the motion, which passed unopposed 4-0. (Chairman Rife was not
present at this time.)
Chairman Rife entered the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning request for 3.378 acres
adjacent to the High Ridge Subdivision from R-1 Single Family to C-2 Commercial Industrial.
(99-131)
Senior Planner McCully presented the staff report and stated that the request would incorporate an
additional 3.378 acres of C-2 zoning to two tracts currently zoned C-2 on the east side of Highway 6
between Highways 60 and 30. The existing two tracts consist of the Varsity Ford car dealership and a
largely vacant 8.14 acre tract to the north. The entire 3.38-acre tract lies in the 100-year floodplain;
however, there is a reclamation project associated with this proposal. This current reclamation project
consists of filling the flood fringe, without disturbing the creek channel. The request is in compliance
with the Land Use Plan, which shows regional retail for the entire area between Highways 60, 30, and
6 and bound to the east by the Carters Creek floodway.
Commissioner Floyd asked why there would be one piece of land remaining R-1. Graduate Engineer
Tondre explained that this tract is in the floodway and cannot be filled or disturbed. It is located in the
center of the creek channel.
Chairman Rife opened the public hearing.
Mr. Greg Taggart, Municipal Development Group, stated that he was the project engineer and was
present to answer questions.
Chairman Rife closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Floyd moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Commissioner Horlen
seconded the motion, which passed 4-1; Commissioner Kaiser voted in opposition due to allowing
development to occur in or near floodways.
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