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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/1985 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1985 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: STUDENT GOVT. LIAISON: VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Bond, Tongco, Brown, McIlhaney, Runnels, Boughton None City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Locke, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Director of Planning Mayo, City Secretary Jones, City Engineer Pullen, Director of Public Services Miller, Traffic Engineer Black, Assistant Di- rector of Planning Callaway, Adminis- trative Assistant Brewer, Council Coor- dinator Jones Mike Hachtman See guest register. Prior to Agenda Item No. 1, Mayor Halter signed a proclamation designating the week of October 31, 1985 through November 3, 1985 as "Oklahoma Week" in College Station. He stated that A&M Consolidated High School is performing the play "Oklahoma" and encouraged everyone to attend. Ms. Brandys Zolnerowich and sev- eral cast members were present to accept the proclamation. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, October 3, 1985, the Workshop City Council Meet- ing, October 9, 1985 and the Regular City Council Meeting, Octo- ber 10, 1985. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, October 3, 1985, the Workshop City Council Meeting, October 9, 1985 and the Regular City Council Meeting, October 10, 1985. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved unani- mously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 2 - Reconsideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the development of a church on a 10.357 acre tract in the Glenhaven subdivision. (P&Z Case No. 85-709). This item was tabled at the Regular City Council Meeting, October 10, 1985. Assistant Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that on 10/10/85 the Council considered this item follow- ing a public hearing. He explained that the Council entertained REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1985 PAGE 2 a motion to grant the conditional use permit for development of a church in the Glenhaven subdivision contingent upon the develop- ment of a single row of single family dwellings on lots of 110 feet in depth fronting on Dominik Drive on the north side, sub- ject to approval by the developer. He referred to a memorandum submitted by Mr. Steve Beachy, Parks Director, concerning a pro- posal involving a land swap of a portion of the Richard Carter Park site and the church site, illustrating it on the map. He pointed out that the proposal will leave a depth of 125 feet for the platting of a single row of single family dwellings fronting on Dominik and will increase the proposed church site to approxi- mately eleven and one-half acres. He noted that the Richard Carter Park site will also increase in acreage. Councilman Runnels asked if the eleven conditions stipulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission will remain. Assistant Direc- tor of Planning Callaway replied affirmatively. Assistant Director of Planning Callaway stated that the condi- tional use permit will have to be reconsidered in a final site plan that will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. Mayor Halter asked for comments from the public. Mr. George Bass asked for further explanation of the proposal. Mayor Halter explained the proposal as illustrated on the map. He stated that he met with the Parks Department and the Brazos Valley Arts Council to discuss the perceived visual problems that would be created by development of townhouses immediately adja- cent to the Richard Carter Park site. He noted that this propos- al addresses that problem and offers a good compromise to all parties involved. Councilman Runnels asked if the proposal eliminates the proposed curb cuts on Glenhaven for the Church. Mayor Halter replied neg- atively. Councilman Brown moved to approve the granting of a conditional use permit for the development of a church facility in the Glen- haven subdivision as delineated in the proposal for the land swap of property in the Richard Carter Park site and the proposed church site. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unani- mously, 7-0. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1985 PAGE 3 Agenda Item No. 3 - Presentation of a petition concerning a curb cut on Arguello Drive. Ms. Sarah Lammerts, 202 Emberglow Circle, spoke as a representa- tive of the residents of the Chimney Hill subdivision. She pre- sented a petition protesting the curb cut on Arguello Drive pro- viding ingress and egress for the Culpepper Properties develop- ment located at the corner of University Drive and Tarrow Street. She distributed copies of a plat depicting the situation. She read the petition which delineated the residents' concerns and reasons for requesting the elimination of the curb cut on Arguello Drive. A copy of the petition is included as p~,'~ oC the official record of this meeting. Councilman Runnels asked what is the status of the project. May- or Halter stated that the project is currently under construc- tion. Director of Planning Mayo stated that the site plan on the proj- ect was approved by the Project Review Committee. He noted that an approved site plan does not go before the Planning and Zoning Commission except on an appeal. Councilman Brown pointed out that a proposed curb cut on the Chimney Hill Drive cul-de-sac was refused. As a point of order, Councilman Bond asked if the Council is au- thorized to address the problem. Director of Capital Improve- ments Ash stated that by ordinance the designation of curb cuts is the sole responsibility of the City Engineer. He pointed out that an appeals process concerning this matter is not set forth in ordinance form. Councilman Bond asked if individuals that perceive proposed curb cuts as having a negative impact are allowed input during the site plan review process. Director of Capital Improvements Ash replied negatively. Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the staff is ex- tremely hesitant to grant more curb c~ts than are allowed by city policy. He noted that present policy would have allowed for four curb cuts on this particular tract of land, but authorization was given for only three. He pointed out that the staff recommended that the proposed curb cut on Chimney Hill Drive be eliminated. He stated that on the basis of past traffic engineering experi- ence the staff determined that three curb cuts on this tract would not have an adverse effect on the adjacent neighborhood. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1985 PAGE 4 Ms. Lammerts reported on the traffic patterns in the area, noting that presently there is a great deal of traffic cutting through the neighborhood. She listed two alternatives for dealing with the problem as follows: (1) eliminate the curb cut on Arguello Drive; or, (2) install some type of median that would prevent traffic from making left-hand turns out of the parking lot onto Arguello Drive. Councilman Bond asked if the size of the street will allow for the construction of a median. Director of Capital Improvements Ash replied affirmatively. Director of Capital Improvements Ash suggested that a painted me- dian be established on Arguello Drive disallowing left-hand turns out of the curb cut. In addition, he suggested that left-hand turn lanes be painted from the intersection of the curb cut at Arguello Drive up to Tarrow Street and back to Chimney Hill Drive. He further stated that if a problem st~ll exists after this action is undertaken, the city can then erect a non-mount- able median at that location. He estimated the cost at approxi- mately $12,000.00 to $13,000.00 for erection of a non-mountable median in accordance with the manual on the Uniform Traffic Code. Councilman Runnels stated his opinion that signage does not al- ways control traffic effectively and suggested that permanent barriers are more effective. Councilman McIlhaney asked about the possibility of locating the curb cut on the Culpepper property parallel to one of the curb cuts into the Chimney Hill Office Complex on the opposite side of the street. Director of Capital Improvements Ash stated that the location of the curb cut on Culpepper's property is designed to offer the safest method for handling the traffic situation. Mayor Halter asked Ms. Lammerts if erection of a non-mountable median would be an acceptable method for solving the problem, noting that the funds could be appropriated from unencumbered street bond funds. Ms. Lammerts stated her opinion that the pro- posal would be acceptable to the residents of the Chimney Hill subdivision. Mr. J.C. Culpepper Jr., developer of the referenced project, stated that the proposal to erect a median on Arguello Drive would not have a negative impact on the development. He sug- gested that the logical approach in addressing the problem would be to wait and see if a problem exists after a month of opera- tion. He stated that the city could proceed with the recommenda- tion of the city staff and if that does not eliminate the problem then the developer would contribute a certain number of dollars REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1985 PAGE 5 in conjunction with the city for the erection of the non-mount- able median at the designated location. Councilman Bond thanked Mr. Culpepper for his generous offer. He pointed out that the problem presented is one of traffic control and is the responsibility of the city. He moved to authorize the erection of a non-mountable median at the intersection of the curb cut on the Culpepper property and Arguello Drive and to ap- propriate funding for the project from the unencumbered street bond fund balance. Councilman Boughton seconded ~%e motion which was approved unani- mously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 4 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Half-ton Pickup Truck Bid No. 86-17 Track Type Front End Loader Bid No. 86-18 PLATS: Final Plat - George McCulloch's Industrial Area (85-223) Ail items were approved by common consent. A~enda Item No. 5 - Consideration of award of contract for the Southwest Parkway sidewalk construction ~ro~ect. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He rec- ommended award of the contract for the project to Wade Contrac- tors, the low bidder, in the amount of $48,887.96 with a comple- tion time of sixty calendar days. He pointed out that there is a possibility that the city can obtain reimbursement in the amount of $19,000.00 from the Highway Department's 1971 Safety Fund. He noted that the city has not received any verification from the Highway Department at this time as to the availability of the funds. He stated that funding for this project will be appropri- ated from the unencumbered street bond fund balance. Councilman Boughton moved to award the contract for the Southwest Parkway sidewalk construction project to Wade Contractors, the low bidder, in the amount of $48,887.96 to be appropriated from unencumbered street bond funds. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-0, with Councilmen Bond temporarily absent from the room. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1985 PAG~ 6 A~enda Item No. 6 - Consideration of Lincoln Center membership fees and char~es. Administrative Assistant Brewer of the Parks Department presented the item. She stated that the proposed fees were approved by the Lincoln Center Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Board. Councilman Tongco asked if children ~%o cannot afford to purchase the membership card, will have an opportunity to earn the card by performing duties at the Center. Administrative Assistant Brewer stated that a program can be established to provide opportunities for children to earn their membership cards. Mayor Halter noted that many children in this area of the city may not be able to afford the $4.00 membership fee and expressed his concern that individuals will not be turned away from the Center because they cannot afford to purchase a membership card. Administrative Assistant Brewer stated that individuals do not need a membership card to enter the Center and pointed out that the card will be used to secure the equipment. Councilman Bond moved approval of the L~.,%L~i~ Center membership fees and charges with the stipulation that individuals who cannot a~ford to purchase the card are given the opport,~nity to earn them and individuals who do not have a card will not be prohib- ited from using the Center. Councilman Runnels seconded ~%e motion which was approved unani- mously, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 7 - Consideration of authorization for payment to Lone Star Gas Company for the relocation of the high ~ressure ~asline on the Dartmouth/Holleman ~ro~ect. Director of Capital Improvements Ash presented the item. He stated that the city is currently under contract with Young Brothers Inc. for the construction of the Dartmouth/Holleman project. He explained that a conflict with a six inch high pres- sure gasline exists in the vicinity of the bridge and needs to be resolved to facilitate construction of the project. He noted that the gas company surveyed the problem and calculated the ex- act cost for the relocation at $19,683.00 to be appropriated from monies for the Dartmouth/Holleman Street project. Councilman Runnels moved to authorize payment in the amount of $19,683.00 to be appropriated from monies for the Dartmouth/ Holleman project, to Lone Star Gas Company for the relocation of a high pressure gasline. Councilman Bond seconded the motion which was approved unani~c~ 7- ~ ly, 7-0.~ - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1985 PAGE 7 Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of an ordinance amending Sub- section D of Cha~ter 1, Section 13, of the Code of Ordinances re- lating to the selling of alcoholic beverages near churches, schools and hospitals. City Attorney Locke presented the item. She explained that the proposed ordinance delineates an appeals process from the City Secretary in the event that the she denies an application for an alcoholic beverage permit. Councilman McIlhaney moved to approve Ordinance No. 1619 amending Sub-section D of Chapter 1, Sect[on 13, of the Code of Ordinances relating to the selling of alcoholic beverages near churches, schools and hospitals. Councilman Bond seconded the motion which was approved unanimous- ly, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 9 - Hear visitors. Mr. John Grillo, 808 Welsh, petitioned the Council to amend Ordi- nance No. 1123, sub-paragraph 12.8, to allow an individual who owns a duplex to obtain a Homeowner's Permit in order to perform electrical wiring of the residence. He pointed out that the cur- rent Ordinance only authorizes issuance of a Homeowner's Permit to persons who are both the owner and occupant of single family dwellings, fie suggested that the Ordinance be amended to read "...to anyone qualified under the same constraints for a single family dwelling." Mayor Halter stated his reluctance to amend the Ordinance to ac- commodate an exception. He suggested to Mr. Grillo that he per- form the electrical work under the license of a licensed elec- trician. Agenda Item No. 10 - Closed session to discuss ~ending litigation [6252-17(2)(e)], ~ersonnel [6252-17(2)(g)]. Personnel [6252-17(2)(g)]. l. Discussion of Administrative Appointments. 2. Discussion of Citizen Committee Appointments. The Council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1985 PAGE 8 A~enda Item No. 11 - Action on closed session. Councilman Tongco moved approval of Resolution No. 10-24-85-11.A nominating Ms. Celia Stallings for a position on the the Brazos Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Councilman Brown seconded the motion which was approved unani- mously, 7-0. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Resolution 10-24-85-11.B in recognition of the many contributions that the late Colonel Frank G. Anderson made to the stability and well-being of the City of College Station. Councilman Bond seconded the motion which was approved unanimous- ly, 7-0. A~enda Item No. 12 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 9:50/~.M.  Gary Halts, Mayor · City Secretary Dian J~ October 24, 1985 MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: We have come before Council to present the following petition for your consideration. We the undersigned residents of Chimney Hill hereby protest by petition the curb cut on Arguello Drive which will produce an ingress and egress for the Culpepper Properties development at the corner of University Drive and Tarrow Drive. The result of this curb cut will be a serious traffic hazard to the safety of our families. More than thirty minor children presently live on the four populated streets of Chimney Hill, and their protection is our utmost concern. Furthermore, our neighborhood is not equipped with any traffic signs to facilitate the control of such an influx of traffic. We therefore petition council to eliminate the curb cutting for access to said development on Arguello Drive. For the reasons stated in the petition and many other considerations, we believe that the present plans for this street are unacceptable. The streets of Chimney Hill were never meant to handle the overflow traffic generated by a center which will include a drive-through bank, a six- cinema theater and a restaurant. This will mean non-resident trafflc from 9:00 a.m. until midnight seven days a week. No other residential area in Bryan or College Station has had to carry such a burden. We believe an alternative can be found which will be acceptable. We therefore ask Council to take immediate action to halt this curb cutting until a solution can be found. to working together with you in the future. your time. Our residents look forward Thank you very much for October 13, 1985 Q2. 3. 4. 5. 8 PETITION We, the undersigned residents of Chimney Hill, hereby protest the curb cut on Ar~ello Drive which will produce an by petition ingress and egress for the Culpepper Properties development at the corner of University Drive and Tarrow Drive. The result of this curb cut will cause a serious traffic hazard to the safety of our families. More than thirty minor children live on the four populated streets of Chimney Hill and their protection is our utmost concern. Furthermore, our neighborhood is not equipped with any traffic signs to enable the control of such an influx of traffic. We, therefore, petition council to eliminate the curb cutting for access to said developme gn A~guello Drive. 10. 11. 12. 13. 17. page 2 .'~." " 30. ~. &'/. ~f / .- '"~' ' ~ ~ ~ .~ ~ -':-,~ ~..,, ( I ' ' 32. ,'~' (~ i ' .. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. RESOLUTION NO. 10-24-85-11.A WHEREAS, the State Property Tax Code provides for the election of the Board of Directors for each county appraisal district; and WHEREAS, the County Clerk of Brazos County has determined that there are five positions on the Brazos County Appraisal District Board of Directors to be filled for terms that begin January 1, 1986; and WHEREAS, it has been detemined that the City of College Station may nominate up to five candidates for these positions: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council .-f the City of College Station that the following are submitted as nominations for positions on the Brazos County Appraisal District Board of Directors: Celia Stallings PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of October ,, 1985. APPROVED: · ATTEST: / Di~n Jones, C~//~ecretary RESOLUTION NO. 10-24-85-11.B WHEREAS, the City Council of College Station, Texas, recog- nizes with respect and a sense of loss that Frank G. Anderson an admired and beloved citizen, passed away on October 11, 1985; and WHEREAS, Frank G. Anderson was elected in April 1940 to becom~ the second Mayor of the City of College Station, Texas, and served his city wisely and well throughout his term. With a firm philosophy that a city should not spend more than it collected and should not accept federal assistance, Mayor Anderson helped the young city receive a financially sound beginning and he actually performed the function of both city manager and mayor during his two years in office; and WHEREAS, Frank G. Anderson knew the meaning of service throu¢ out his life, having fought twice for his country, in World War I and as a colonel of the Field Artillery in World War II; and ~ WHEREAS, Colonel Anderson was an outstanding track coach at Texas A. and M., was a man not afraid to work for what he be- lieved in, and was a kind and concerned leader whose honesty, integrity, and wisdom left an indelible impact upon this com- munity. NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that this Council record its appreciation for the contributions made to this city and its people by Colonel Frank G. Anderson and that this resolu- tion be made a part of the minutes of this meeting and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Frank G. Anderson who survives. Passed and approved this 24th day of October, 1985. ATTEST: .an Jones, APPROVED: G~ry Ha~ City of~ollege Station, Texas ty Secretary Citl/ Council l/'u.~g, October 2,f, 198~ 7:00 p.m. ~~'/,' C- 1....,.~ 18. 005359