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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/1977 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 1977 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Gardner, Halter, Stephenson, Hazen; City Manager Bardell; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Graduate Design Engineer Fees; Public Works Director Ford; Tax Assessor-Collector Schroeder; Director of Parks and Recreation Wojciechowski; Community Development Planner Callaway; Planning Assistant Longley MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Dozier VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of the minutes of the meetings of May 10 and May 12, 1977. Councilman Gardner noted that under Item 10 of the minutes of May 12, 1977 that the motion should read" .... subject to the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of a 60 foot right-of-way..." Councilman Ringer also noted that under the same item that the clause "to provide a scenic easement in the flood plain as parkland dedication" was not a part of the motion made. Councilman Ringer pointed out that Item 13 of the minutes of May 12, 1977 should read "City Engineer Ash requested the Council's consideration of the removal of shrubbery on Glade Street at Park Place and Anna Streets for the construction of sidewalks." Councilman Halter moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ringer and unanimously approved. Councilman Stephenson was absent for the vote. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. Mr. Ron Cruse requested that "right turn only" lanes be marked as such. Mr. Jim Smathers, 1402 Glade, spoke against previous actions of the Safety Committee which recommended that sidewalks on Glade Street be placed two (2) feet from the curb. Mr. Bill Scott, Safety Committee Chairman, gave the reasons for having recommended a two (2) foot setback. Mayor Bravenec stated the issue of sidewalk placement on Glade Street would be given further consideration under Agenda Item No. 12 -- Other Business. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Reconsideration of an ordinance rezoning a 13.6 acre tract located on the south side of Holleman Drive approximately 800 feet east of the intersection of Holleman Drive and Anderson Street from Single Family Residential District R-1 to Apartment Building District R-3. City Planner Mayo described the area and reviewed the recommendations of both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Planning Staff. Mr. Mayo stated that he would not recommend zoning for more than 16.0 dwelling units per acre. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 1977 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Councilman Halter moved that the ordinance be taken from the table. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and passed unanimously. Councilman Stephenson was absent. Dr. O. C. Cooper, owner of the 13.6 acre tract, stated his reasons for requesting R-6 zoning was that he wanted to build housing for the elderly. Councilman Ringer moved that the 13.6 acre tract be rezoned from R-1 to R-7 following the recommendations of the staff. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 1075 rezoning the 13.6 acre tract from R-1 to R-7 failed by the following vote: FOR -- Councilmen Ringer, Halter AGAINST -- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Gardner, Hazen ABSENT -- Councilman Stephenson Councilman Hazen moved that the 13.6 acre tract be rezoned from R-1 to R-6. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 1075 rezoning the 13.6 acre tract from R-1 to R-6 passed by the following vote: FOR -- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Hazen, Gardner AGAINST -- Councilmen Halter, Ringer ABSTAINING -- Councilman Stephenson Councilman Halter noted that his reason for voting against the ordinance was that a definite plan had not been submitted. A~enda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of revisions to the Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Mayo and City Engineer Ash presented possible alternatives to widen Kyle Street from Texas Avenue to the Puryear-Dominik intersection. Mr. Vergil Stover, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, recommended the adoption of Plan 1 which abandoned Puryear Street and suggested that if a connection was not made, traffic would be increased on residential streets. Councilman Halter moved that the plan abandoning Puryear Street be adopted with the stipulation that a pedestrian-bicycle access be retained along Puryear Street. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion to revise the Comprehensive Plan to show the new alignment of Kyle, Dominik and Puryear Streets failed by the following vote: FOR -- Councilmen Ringer, Halter, Hazen AGAINST -- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Stephenson, Gardner Mayor Bravenec suggested that the issue be continued at a later date. City Planner Mayo and City Engineer Ash presented alternative solutions to the West Bypass extension. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 1977 7~0P.M. Page 3 Mr. Vergil Stover, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, stressed the need for the extension of the bypass. City Engineer Ash stated that Miller's Lane is needed as an arterial street. Mr. Clint Bertrand, 120 Miller's Lane, questioned the reasoning for improving the street at the present time. It was explained by the Council that the revision was for future planning as the area developed. No motion was made to show Miller's Lane on the Comprehensive Plan as a primary arterial street. Agenda Item No. 5 -- A public hearin~ on the question of amendin~ the Zonin~ Ordinance No. 850 and Ordinance No. 996, to revise the residential district classifications and allowable densities. City Planner Mayo explained the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 and Ordinance No. 996, revising district classifications and allowable densities. Mr. Ron Cruse questioned the effect of the amendment on property values and stated that he opposed the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Dr. O. C. Cooper stated that he opposed the ordinance. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 and Ordinance No. 996, to revise the residential district classifications and allowable densities. Councilman Halter moved approval of the ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 and Ordinance No. 996 to revise the district classifications and allowable densities. Councilman Stephenson seconded the motion. The motion to pass Ordinance No. 1076 amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 and Ordinance No. 996 to revise district classifications and allowable densities passed by the following vote: FOR -- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Hazen, Halter, Stephenson, Ringer AGAINST -- Councilman Gardner Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of a request from the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board to install underground electric service adjacent to the Anderson Street Park. City Manager Bardeli explained the request to install underground electric service adjacent to the Anderson Street Park. Public Works Director Ford gave cost estimates for alternatives. Councilman Stephenson moved approval of the request to install underground electric service adjacent to the Anderson Street Park. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 1977 7:00 P.M. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. The motion to give approval to the request from the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board to install underground electric service adjacent to the Anderson Street Park passed by the following vote: FOR -- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Halter, Stephenson, Ringer, Gardner AGAINST -- None ABSENT -- Councilman Hazen Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of a resolution requesting fundin~ for certain plannin~ and management activities under the "701" pro~ram. Page 4 Community Development Planner Callaway explained the necessity of the resolution. Councilman Halter moved to approve the resolution requesting funding for certain planning and management activities under the "701" program. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion. The motion to approve the resolution requesting funding for certain planning and management activities under the "701" program was passed unanimously and the following resolution adopted. RESOLUTION CITY OF COLLEGE STATION WHEREAS, it is now considered necessary to request funding for certain planning and management activities to be completed by June 30, 1978 under the "701" planning and management program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas: The filing of an application for said funding is hereby authorized. ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, this 26th day of May, 1977. ATTEST /s/ Florence Neelley City Secretary APPROVED /s/ Lorence L. Bravenec Mayor A~enda Item No. 9 -- Consideration of a final plat resubdividing a 0.255 acre tract located on the south side of Sterling Street and 416 feet east of Texas Avenue. City Planner Mayo explained the recommendation to resubdivide. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 1977 7:00 P.M. Page 5 Councilman Halter moved approval of the final plat resubdividing a 0.255 acre tract located on the south side of Sterling Street and 416 feet east of Texas Avenue. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion. The motion to approve the final plat resubdividing a 0.255 acre tract located on the south side of Sterling Street and 416 feet east of Texas Avenue passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat - Parkway Plaza Phase 6. City Planner Mayo explained the plat. Councilman Gardner stated he thought the plat represented strip development. Mr. James Connor Smith, owner of the property, described the easement situation. Councilman Stephenson moved approval of the preliminary plat - Parkway Plaza Phase 6, stating that a notation be made on the plat that no more than two (2) curb cuts would be allowed on Texas Avenue and no more than one (1) curb cut would be allowed on Brentwood Drive. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. The vote to approve the preliminary plat - Parkway Plaza Phase 6, with the notation on the plat that no more than two (2) curb cuts would be allowed on Texas Avenue and no more than one (1) curb cut would be allowed on Brentwood Drive passed by the following vote: FOR -- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Hazen, Stephenson, Halter, Ringer AGAINST -- Councilman Gardner Agenda Item No. 11 -- Council goals for the City of College Station for coming fiscal year. This item was moved to follow Agenda Item No. 12 -- Other Business. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Other business. Councilman Stephenson questioned the progress of the Youth Program. City Manager Bardell stated that the City would begin taking applications for the 17 positions Thursday, June 2, 1977. In reference to sidewalks on Glade Street, City Manager Bardell stated that Ordinance 608 stipulates that there be a two (2) foot setback. Public Works Director Ford explained variances to Ordinance 608. Councilman Halter presented a letter from the Community Appearance Committee to be addressed to persons in violation of the litter ordinance. Councilman Halter also suggested that citizens be given a packet dealing with the use of plastic trash bags, extra pickups, etc. when they put down a deposit for electricity and water. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting May 26, 1977 7:00 P.M. Councilman Hazen asked what action was being taken against fire ants in the city parks. Public Works Director Ford asked for Council approval to create a stockpile of Mirex for citizen use. The Council gave unanimous approval. Councilman Ringer asked that nominations for the Parks and Recreation Committee be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Community Development Planner Callaway reviewed the construction program involving Community Development funds. A~enda Item No. 11 -- Council goals for the City of College Station for the coming fiscal year. Councilman Halter discussed goal setting. A workshop meeting to discuss goal setting was scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 1977 at 3:00 P.M. Agenda Item No. 13 -- Adjourn. Mayor Bravenec adjourned the meeting. ATTEST City Secretary 7ROVED Page 6 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 26, 1977 7:00 P.M. I~L:B.$~. $ICN BELOW: 2. 20. 13. 31. 14. 32. 15. 33. 16. 34. 17. 35 · 18. 36.