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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/24/2017 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION AUGUST 24, 2017 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Blanche Brick Jerome Rektorik Linda Harvell Barry Moore Julie Schultz - absent James Benham City Staff: Kelly Templin, City Manager Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager Carla Robinson,City Attorney Tanya McNutt, City Secretary Ian Whittenton, 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 7:07 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 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. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the absence requests of Councilmember Schultz. The motion carried unanimously. PULLED: Presentation to Traffic Systems and Traffic Engineering Divisions of Public Works for receiving the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2017 Public Agency Council Achievement Award for the implementation and utilization of the Traffic Control Center. Proclamation honoring Still Creek for their efforts,dedication and commitment to the young people of our community. Mayor Mooney recognized James Inmon and Trudy Hancock, to honor and salute them for their efforts, dedication and commitment to the young people of our community and by acknowledging September 2017 as Still Creek Awareness Month. RM082417 Minutes Page 1 Hear Visitors Comments Ben Roper, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Marine Lance Corporal Todd R. Bolding. Micheal Kuitu, College Station, written comments. Fred Dupriest, College Station, spoke on PDD's and the use of the word "Benefit" rather than "Mitigations" and its impact on zoning decisions. Cathy Liles, College Station, written comments. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for: • August 10,2017 Workshop Meeting • August 10,2017 Regular Meeting • August 14,2017 Budget Meeting • August 15, 2017 Budget Meeting 2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of the purchase of various long lead time major equipment for the proposed Graham Substation totaling $316,746. 2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of the purchase of two (2) 3 phase electric substation transformers for the proposed Graham Road Substation for an amount not to exceed $1,145,926. 2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of Ordinance 2017-3918 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles", Article VI "Traffic Schedules", Sec. 38-1002 "Traffic Schedule II, Four-Way Stop Intersections" of the Code of Ordinances, City of College Station, Texas by adding a four-way stop intersection at Thomas Street and Dexter Drive. 2e.Presentation,possible action,and discussion regarding renewal of the recycling collection franchise ordinance and service agreement with Brazos Valley Recycling not to exceed $880,000 or the number of customers times the approved agreement rates. (First reading) 2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding construction contract 17300447 with Garnet/ Construction in the amount of$5,600,278.89 for the construction of water well #9 and the collection line. 2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding construction contract 17300507 with Dudley Construction Ltd., in the amount of $433,552 for the 30-inch Water Line Relocation at FM2818/FM60 Project, and approval of Resolution 08-24-17-2g declaring intention to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds from debt. RM082417 Minutes Page 2 2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of modifications to Article III of the Bylaws of the Research Valley Partnership, Inc. (RVP). Item 2h was pulled for future agenda. Item 2d was pulled for a separate vote. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember Rektorik,the City Council voted six(6) for and none(0)opposed,to approve the Consent Agenda, less items 2d and 2h. The motion carried unanimously. (2d)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-3918 amending Chapter 38, "Traffic and Vehicles", Article VI "Traffic Schedules", Sec. 38-1002 "Traffic Schedule II, Four-Way Stop Intersections" of the Code of Ordinances, City of College Station, Texas by adding a four-way stop intersection at Thomas Street and Dexter Drive. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 1.3 acres being situated in the Plantation Oaks Addition, Block 1,Lot 1 located north of University Oaks Blvd. and west of Earl Rudder Freeway South. Jenifer Paz, Planning and Development, noted that the applicant has requested an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial in order to request a rezoning to GC General Commercial. The proposed amendment from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial on approximately 1.3 acres impedes on this goal by proposing an incompatible, intense land use adjacent to single-family residential properties. The subject lot has limited site width for it to adequately protect the single- family homes from undesirable elements associated with intense use while providing adequate improvements for general commercial land uses. Staff recommends denial of the Future Land Use and Character Map amendment request. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their August 3rd meeting and a motion to recommend approval failed by a vote of 0-7. At approximately 7:38 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. Paulette Martinez, Plantation Oaks, spoke in opposition with businesses abutting their fences line, lights shining, and the traffic. Louise Darcey, College Station, came to speak on behalf of a fellow resident and her concerns of vehicles already striking her fence, worsen due the possibly of businesses abutting her property. RM082417 Minutes Page 3 Maria Novoa, College Station, spoke in opposition of Suburban Commercial and the safety of the residents. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted one (1) for and five (5) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and Councilmembers Brick, Harvell, Rektorik, and Benham voting against, to adopt Ordinance 2017- 3919, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 1.3 acres being situated in the Plantation Oaks Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 located north of University Oaks Blvd. and west of Earl Rudder Freeway South.. The motion failed. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance 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 0 Office to GC General Commercial on approximately 1.3 acres of land being situated in the Plantation Oaks Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, recorded in Volume 11445,Page 161 of the deed records of Brazos County,Texas,more generally located at 1500 Earl Rudder Freeway South. Jenifer Paz, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to amend the zoning district boundaries on the property to rezone approximately 1.3 acres from 0 Office to GC General Commercial. This request is in conjunction with a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial as the future land use. The current zoning district, O Office, on the property is currently marketable for commercial and office uses that provide services to the general community. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this item at their August 3, 2017 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval. At approximately 7:55 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. Willie McComnell, College Station, spoke in opposition due to the traffic. Ruth Vanoye, College Station, spoke in regards to the dangerous traffic that drives through Plantation Oaks. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:59 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember Moore, the City Council voted none (0) for and six (6) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and Councilmembers Brick, Harvell,Rektorik,Moore and Benham voting against,to adopt Ordinance 2017-3920, 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 0 Office to GC General Commercial on approximately 1.3 acres of land being situated in the Plantation Oaks Addition, Block 1, Lot 1, recorded in Volume 11445, RM082417 Minutes Page 4 Page 161 of the deed records of Brazos County,Texas,more generally located at 1500 Earl Rudder Freeway South. The motion failed. 3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 1.7 acres generally located at 12055 FM 2154. Jenifer Paz, Planning and Development,note that the applicant has requested an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use and Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial in an effort to reflect the current land use of the property and in response to the recent zoning amendments on neighboring properties. The property and surrounding area are in Growth Area V and were designated as Suburban Commercial with the adoption of the current Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial on approximately 1.7 acres is in line with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning &Zoning Commission heard this request at their August 3, 2017 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval. At approximately 8:04 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:04 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-3921, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 1.7 acres generally located at 12055 FM 2154. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance 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 GC General Commercial on approximately 1.7 acres of land being situated in the Crawford Burnett League,Abstract No. 7, College Station,Brazos County, Texas, said tract being the remainder of a 1.891 acre tract of land as described by a deed to Delph Ross recorded in Volume 2569, Page 112 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas, more generally located at 12055 FM 2154. Jenifer Paz, Planning and Development, stated that this request is amending the zoning district boundaries on the property to rezone approximately 1.7 acres from R Rural to GC General Commercial. This request is in conjunction with a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial as a future land use. The property is currently developed as Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill. The Planning & Zoning Commission heard this request at their August 3, 2017 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval. At approximately 8:06 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. RM082417 Minutes Page 5 There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:06 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember Rektorik, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-3922, 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 GC General Commercial on approximately 1.7 acres of land being situated in the Crawford Burnett League, Abstract No. 7, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, said tract being the remainder of a 1.891 acre tract of land as described by a deed to Delph Ross recorded in Volume 2569, Page 112 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas,more generally located at 12055 FM 2154. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance", Section 7.3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas regarding off-street parking standards. Justin Golbabai, Planning and Development, stated that this amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance implements changes to the City's off-street parking regulations as directed as part of Planning and Zoning Commission's 2016 and 2017 Plan of Work. Additional flexibility to the City's parking requirements for non-conforming sites are anticipated as part of broader revisions to for UDO Section 12-9 "Nonconformities"that will occur under the 2017 Plan of Work item "Evaluation of UDO Requirements". The purpose of these changes are to implement the following goals: • Provide flexibility and parking alternatives for developing and redeveloping properties to increase their economic development viability and taxable value. • Responsibly reduce regulatory barriers that contribute to underutilized parking areas while still protecting neighborhoods from overflow parking. • Increase the discretion given to Administrator to consider alternative parking options. • Eliminate parking requirements that add minimal value and would streamline staff processes. The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their August 3, 2017 meeting and voted of 7-0 to recommend approval. Staff also recommends approval. At approximately 8:44 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. Shirley Dupriest, College Station, requested to know who the administrator of off-street parking standards is. There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:51p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-3923, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 7.3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas regarding off-street parking standards. The motion carried unanimously. RM082417 Minutes Page 6 6. 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 Harvell requested staff to perform a traffic study on Dominik to consider adding a stop sign. Councilmember Benham requested a regular item on traffic impact fees. 7. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 8:56 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2017. K rl 'ooney ayor TTE T: / c:07),(0 'q149t— Tany. Mc i�4 tt, City Secretary RM082417 Minutes Page 7 CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name : Board or Committee: City Council I will NOT be in attendance at: C.,0 ,0__°.:. \ (We crt— 0 A 1 -C).,(3 I ....21-( Q 0 11/47 for the reason(s) specified: • 1 A, Q r ar i Sig,ature of officer g 5e.....p-4--. ik Q0(77 Date This request shall be submitted to the office of the City Secretary or Board Secretary one week prior to meeting date.