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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/2017 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION APRIL 27, 2017 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Blanche Brick Jerome Rektorik Linda Harvell Barry Moore Julie Schultz James Benham City Staff: Student Liaison Kelly Templin, City Manager Spencer Davis, VP Municipal Affairs Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Mooney at 7:22 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. Presentation proclaiming May 2017 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation to Julie Overstreet, Director of Outreach and Development of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Brazos Valley,proclaiming May 2017 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Presentation proclaiming May 7-13,2017 as Drinking Water Week. Mayor Mooney presented the proclamation and proclaimed May 7-13, 2017 as Drinking Water Week. Present to accept the proclamation were Dave Coleman, Director of Water/Wastewater Services; and Jennifer Nations, Water Services Program Coordinator. RM042717 Minutes Page 1 Presentation proclaiming May 7-13, 2017 as Public Service Recognition Week Mayor Mooney recognized the accomplishments and contributions of government employees at all levels -- federal, state, county and city -- and proclaimed May 7-13, 2017 as Public Service Recognition Week. Hear Visitors Comments Ben Roper,College Station,came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Sgt.Andrew J. Creighton. Pierce Jamieson, College Station, was called, but did not come forward. Spencer Davis, College Station, stated this was his last meeting as Student Liaison and expressed his appreciation for the Council and staff and for everything he has learned this past year. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: • April 13, 2017 Workshop • April 13, 2017 Regular Meeting 2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS) Operating Budget for FY 2018 and authorizing the City's quarterly payments of approximately $46,708.75 for an annual total not to exceed of$186,834.97; and approval of the BVWACS Capital Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund Budget for FY 2018 and payment of the City's share not to exceed$100,923.69. 2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a purchase order for $139,481 with Alfa Laval, Inc. to overhaul the centrifuge at the Carters Creek wastewater treatment plant. 2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding contract 17300305 in the amount of $192,000 to replace the coatings and make as-needed repairs on structural steel components of four clarifier units at the Carters Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. 2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a formal request made by a developer for refund of unexpended parkland dedication funds in multiple Park Zones, as per Sect. 12-8.8.F.2 of the City's Unified Development Ordinance governing Parkland Dedication Funds. The funds subject to being refunded total $240,180. 2f. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) to work collaboratively for the purpose of deploying and pilot testing TTI developed technology on the City's streets,which is anticipated to improve safety and mobility. RM042717 Minutes Page 2 2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Change Order No. 2 to contract 16300111 with Jacody, Inc. increasing the construction contract by $101,317.17 for a new contract total of$2,202,981.91. 2h. Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding the purchase of 15 traffic signal cabinets from Paradigm Traffic Systems Inc. for $136,470 from BuyBoard Contract # 432- 13. This is a continuation of the ITS Traffic Master Plan regarding replacement of the older TS-1 cabinets. The new TS-2 traffic signal cabinets will provide more flexibility for better traffic signal control with the new Intelligent Transportation System. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017- 3875, amending the Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 11.3 acres located at 3005 Earl Rudder Freeway South, generally located at the southeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South and Emerald Parkway. Jennifer Paz, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant is requesting an amendment to the Future Land Use and Character Map in the Comprehensive Plan to General Commercial for approximately 11.3 acres located at Emerald Point Subdivision Lot 1 thru 5, near the southeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South frontage road and Emerald Parkway. The subject and surrounding properties are primarily designated Suburban Commercial on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their April 6 meeting and voted 6- 0 to recommend approval. Mike Gentry, developer, was available for questions. At approximately 7:52 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. John Woods, College Station, declined to speak. Christopher Rodie, Emerald Forest, said he prefers General Commercial over Suburban Commercial. Suburban Commercial is a bit onerous and expensive to do. The area will benefit from activating the area at a more intense use. However, he does not want to see a sea of parking or a big box. David McWhirter, Emerald Forest, stated his opposition to the change. Planning should be long- range and comprehensive. This has been piecemeal. This is particularly true of the drainage issues. These piecemeal changes add up to big problems. This proposed change would allow a big box store. RM042717 Minutes Page 3 Cheryl Wink,Emerald Forest,spoke about the flooding of raw sewage in the area. A neighborhood group spoke with the applicant,but noted that Bee Creek has had no maintenance for fifteen years. The land keeps being developed, adding to the problem. Bee Creek is a plugged up creek and not free-flowing. She asked that Council postpone this and work on cleaning out the creek and the drainage issues. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:02 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Harvell voting against, to adopt Ordinance 2017-3875, amending the Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use&Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 11.3 acres located at 3005 Earl Rudder Freeway South, generally located at the southeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South and Emerald Parkway. The motion carried. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017- 3876, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from M-1 Light Commercial to GC General Commercial for approximately 11.3 acres and from M-1 Light Industrial to SC Suburban Commercial for approximately 5.5 acres being lots 1-5 and lot 6, respectively, situated in the Emerald Point Subdivision, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, at the southeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South and Emerald Parkway and Corsair Drive. Jennifer Paz, stated that the request is to rezone Lots 1-5 from Light Industrial to General Commercial and Lot 6 from Light Industrial to Suburban Commercial. If the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, the rezoning will be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. If the amendment is denied, the rezoning will not be in compliance. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at the April 6 meeting and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. Mike Gentry, developer, was available for questions. At approximately 8:31 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. John Woods, College Station, said this was the best proposal they could get. He asked that the Council approve this rezoning. Christopher Rodie, Emerald Forest, spoke in support of the rezoning. He said he would like to see a café or office like at Raintree. He reiterated that he does not want to see a sea of parking or a big box a the entrance to Emerald Forest. David McWhirter, Emerald Forest, stated his opposition to the rezoning, especially for Lots 1 and 2. He asked that Suburban Commercial be revisited because it is too restrictive. RM042717 Minutes Page 4 There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:39 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017- 3876, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from M-1 Light Commercial to GC General Commercial for approximately 11.3 acres and from M-1 Light Industrial to SC Suburban Commercial for approximately 5.5 acres being lots 1-5 and lot 6, respectively, situated in the Emerald Point Subdivision, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, at the southeast intersection of Earl Rudder Freeway South and Emerald Parkway and Corsair Drive. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017- 3877, amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan, specifically amending the Future Land Use & Character Map from Urban, Village Center, Suburban Commercial and General Commercial to Urban and General Suburban; and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to amend the location of a future trail; for approximately 232 acres located at 4000 and 4200 Rock Prairie Road, and more generally located along the south side of Rock Prairie Road, east of State Highway 6. Jennifer Prochazka, Economic Development Manager, stated that the proposed amendment will provide a variety of residential, office, and retail opportunities in an urban environment with park, lake, and trail amenities, as was intended by the Medical District Master Plan and the current land use designations on the property. The proposed amendment provides more flexibility on the location of the types of uses and on the overall mix of uses to better respond to market changes throughout the life of the project. In addition, the applicant has proposed an alternative route for the trail system. The proposed trail does not extend to Rock Prairie Road along the creek/tree line, but within a linear park along BirdPond Road,requiring an amendment to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. The proposed amendments are consistent with the Medical District Master Plan adopted by the City in 2012 and compliments the existing medical uses to the west and existing and future trail system to the south. The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the two Comprehensive Plan amendments at their April 6 regular meeting. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board also recommended approval of the amendment to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan (trail locations) and the amendment to the Future Land Use and Character Map related to the Natural Areas land use designation. Staff also recommends approval of the Future Land Use and Character Map amendment request and the Bicycle, Pedestrian Greenways Master Plan amendment. James Murr, developer,provided a presentation on the College Station Medical District and Town Center. At approximately 8:57 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:57 p.m. RM042717 Minutes Page 5 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017- 3877, amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan, specifically amending the Future Land Use & Character Map from Urban, Village Center, Suburban Commercial and General Commercial to Urban and General Suburban; and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to amend the location of a future trail; for approximately 232 acres located at 4000 and 4200 Rock Prairie Road, and more generally located along the south side of Rock Prairie Road, east of State Highway 6. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017- 3878, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District for a mixed-use development including commercial, office, multi-family, single-family, parks and trails on approximately 232 acres of land located generally at 4000 and 4200 Rock Prairie Road, and more generally located along the south side of Rock Prairie Road, east of State Highway 6. Jennifer Prochazka, Economic Development Manager, stated that the PDD is intended to provide a variety of residential, office, and retail opportunities in an urban environment with park, lake, and trail amenities. The property abuts hundreds of acres of City-owned properties, including parkland, greenway and the future Spring Creek Business Center. The proposed internal trail system will connect to the existing Lick Creek hike and bike trail to the south and Southeast Park to the east. The proposal is consistent with the Medical District Master Plan adopted by the City in 2012 and compliments the existing medical uses to the west. Extensions of Lakeway Drive,Bird Pond Road, Double Mountain Road, as well as other future thoroughfares, will provide connectivity through the area. The Planning&Zoning Commission considered the rezoning request at their April 6,2017 regular meeting and unanimously recommended approval. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Committee and the Parks Board also recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval. James Murr, developer, was available for questions. At approximately 9:18 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:18 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017- 3878, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to PDD Planned Development District for a mixed-use development including commercial, office, multi-family, single-family, parks and trails on approximately 232 acres of land located generally at 4000 and 4200 Rock Prairie Road, and more RM042717 Minutes Page 6 generally located along the south side of Rock Prairie Road, east of State Highway 6. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017- 3879, amending the Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use& Character Map from Natural Areas Reserved and Commercial to Natural Areas Reserved and Urban for approximately 5.96 acres located at 1451 Associates Avenue, generally located at the northwest corner of Harvey Road and Associates Avenue. Madison Thomas,Planning and Development, stated that the applicant has requested the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment to Urban and Natural Areas Reserved as a step toward permitting a multi-family residential housing development at 1451 Associates Ave. This development is intended to provide housing within walking distance of the nearby commercial developments and Veteran's Park. The Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Board heard this item on April 3 and voted unanimously to recommend approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on April 6 and voted unanimously to recommend approval. At approximately 9:25 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:25 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember Rektroik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017- 3879, amending the Comprehensive Plan- Future Land Use&Character Map from Natural Areas Reserved and Commercial to Natural Areas Reserved and Urban for approximately 5.96 acres located at 1451 Associates Avenue, generally located at the northwest corner of Harvey Road and Associates Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. 6. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion to consider Ordinance 2017- 3880, amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by adopting a new Water System Master Plan; repealing ordinance number 2010-3266 adopted on August 12, 2010; and containing other provisions related thereto. 7. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion to consider Ordinance 2017- 3881, amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by adopting a new Wastewater System Master Plan; repealing ordinance number 2011-3353 adopted on June 23, 2011 and containing other provisions related thereto. Items 6 and 7 were taken together. Dave Coleman, Director of Water/Wastewater Services, stated that the new master plans reflect water and sewer lines needed as development occurs to serve growth corridors and existing areas where water/sewer lines are in need of rehabilitation. The updated master plans also identify major water/sewer line connections needed within the existing system that will allow the water RM042717 Minutes Page 7 distribution system and wastewater collection system to operate more efficiently and also abide by all TCEQ regulations. Both Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments as presented. At approximately 9:33 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing for item 6.. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:33 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017- 3880, amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by adopting a new Water System Master Plan; repealing ordinance number 2010-3266 adopted on August 12, 2010; and containing other provisions related thereto. The motion carried unanimously. At approximately 9:34 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing for item 7. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:35 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017- 3881, amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by adopting a new Wastewater System Master Plan; repealing ordinance number 2011-3353 adopted on June 23, 2011 and containing other provisions related thereto. The motion carried unanimously. 8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the appointment of Councilmembers to boards and commissions. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Councilmember Harvell as liaison to the Historic Preservation Committee. The motion carried unanimously. 9. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of standing list of Council generated agenda items: A Council 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. Councilmember Rektorik asked to discuss future water needs. Mayor Mooney requested to also discuss water storage. Councilmember Benham requested that dates be assigned to future agenda items. RM042717 Minutes Page 8 10. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the 'egular Meeting of the City Council at 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017. / Karl ooney, Mayo ATTEST: litdtA Sherry Ma urn, City Secretary RM042717 Minutes Page 9