HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2017 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Bob Brick, Council-elect
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell, Council-elect
Barry Moore
Julie Schultz
John Nichols, Council-elect
James Benham
City Staff: Student Liaison
Kelly Templin, City Manager Tory Oxendahl, Municipal Affairs
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Mooney at 3:05 p.m. on Monday,November 20, 2017 in the Council Chambers of the City
of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.074-
Personnel, and §551.086-Competitive Matters, the College Station City Council convened into
Executive Session at 3:05 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2017 in order to continue discussing
matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit:
• Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of
College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos
County, Texas; and
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• McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause
No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
• City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the
Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
• Council Self Evaluation
• City Manager
• City Attorney
• City Internal Auditor
The Executive Session recessed at 6:08 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
No action was required from Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of Ordinance 2017-3960 of the City Council
of the City of College Station, Texas, canvassing returns and declaring results of the general
election, held on November 7,2017, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers, Places 1, 3
and 5. Presentacion, posible accion y discusion de una ordenanza del Consejo Municipal de
la Ciudad de College Station, Texas, sondeando los resultados electorales y declarando los
resultados de las elecciones generates celebradas el 7 de noviembre de 2017, con el proposito
de elegir a Miembros del Consejo Municipal para los Puesto numero 1,3 y 5.
Tanya Smith, City Secretary, presented the results of the election to the Mayor and Council:
Councilmember, Place 1
Elianor Vessali 1,978
Bob Brick 2,817
Councilmember, Place 3
Linda Harvell 3,296
Dallas Shipp 1,527
Councilmember, Place 5
John Nichols, unopposed 3,782
Bob Brick, Linda Harvell, and John Nichols each received a majority of the votes cast for their
respective race and were declared elected.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Moore,the City Council voted seven(7)for and none(0) opposed,to adopt Ordinance 2017-3960,
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canvassing returns and declaring results of the general election,held on November 7,2017, for the
purpose of electing a Councilmembers, Places 1, 3, and 5. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Issuance of Certificates of Election to elected City Council Member Places 1,3 and 5; and
administer Oaths of Office. Entrega de los Certificados de las Elecciones a los Miembros del
Consejo elegidos para los puestos numero 1, 3,y 5; y administrar los Juramentos al Cargo.
Judge Spillane administered the oath of office to Bob Brick, newly elected Councilmember, Place
1; Linda Harvell, newly elected councilmember, Place 3; and John Nichols, newly elected
Councilmember, Place 5.
Outgoing Councilmembers Blanche Brick and Julie Schultz spoke in regards to their services on
Council.
The Workshop recessed at 5:38 p.m. for a reception honoring Blanche Brick, Councilmember
Place 1; and Julie Schultz, Councilmember Place 5, and going start into Regular Meeting.
The Workshop reconvened at 7:14 p.m.
6. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Discussion of consent items was held in the Regular Meeting.
7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding changes to the Suburban
Commercial zoning district.
Madison Thomas, Planning and Development, presented an overview of the process with the
analysis of this zoning district by looking at where Suburban Commercial zoned properties are
currently located, and where they are shown on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and
Character Map. It was determined that the majority of current and future Suburban Commercial
locations were adjacent to neighborhoods along major highways and thoroughfares. This creates a
sensitive situation that puts market demands for greater intensity and neighborhood concerns over
the impact of such development at odds. With that in mind, staff worked to develop flexible,
context-sensitive options that could accommodate a variety of developments and locations within
Suburban Commercial zoning district. The suburban land use discussion will be included as part
of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan 10-year update. The main topics that staff researched for
consideration to make this zoning district more viable: Architectural Elements, Permitted Uses,
Buffer Requirements, and Lighting. Staff's suggestions and the P&Z Commission's
recommendations regarding changes to the Suburban Commercial Zoning district as well as the
public feedback on these suggestions from the community meetings. Staff is seeking City
Council's direction and feedback on these items.
Recommendations:
■ Amend the non-residential architectural element requirements allowing for the addition of
three new elements: pitched roofline, canopies and pilasters;;
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• Amend the non-residential architectural standards to allow buildings in Suburban
Commercial Zoning that are adjacent to an arterial street or higher to meet General
Commercial Zoning architectural elements; and
• Amend the non-residential architectural standards to allow additional options for inclusion
in Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts; and
• Amend the uses permitted in Suburban Commercial Zoning District to include Live/Work
Units,Assisted Living and Group Homes, Restaurants, Outdoor Animal Care, Self-Storage,
Fuel sales,Hotels and Drive-thru restaurants with some proposed guidelines associated with
certain uses; and
• Amend the buffering standards to allow properties in Suburban Commercial Zoning the
option to provide a single row of buffer plantings, a 15' buffer space and a minimum 6' high
wall in lieu of the current standards; and
• Amend the lighting standards by increasing the language that speaks to shielding the light
source from direct view of the adjacent single-family properties and buffer areas, and to add
some visual examples.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted two (2) for and five (5) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and
Councilmember Benham, Moore, Rektorik and Nichols voting against,to amend the main motion,
to approve staff's recommendations regarding changes to the Suburban Commercial Zoning
district with the exception gas stations and drive-thru restaurants. The motion failed.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Harvell
voting against, to approve the main motion, staff's recommendations regarding changes to the
Suburban Commercial Zoning district as well as the public feedback on these suggestions from
the community meetings. The motion carried.
Councilmembers Benham and Moore left the meeting.
8. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the City's bicycle parking
requirements.
Alaina Helton, Planning and Development, stated Council directed staff to examine the City's
bicycle parking requirements to increase development flexibility and reduce requirements. This
item was subsequently added to the Planning and Zoning Commission's 2017 Plan of Work. Staff
has researched the bicycle parking requirements of peer cities, evaluated possible changes to our
bicycle parking requirements, and conducted a survey to gather feedback regarding our current
bicycle parking requirements.
Bike Parking Options:
1. Reductions Based on Land-Use: Rural Zoned properties Manufacturing, Industrial, and
Self-Storage land uses should not provide bike racks.
2. General Reductions in Bike Parking
➢ 50%Reduction in Number of Minimum Required Bike Parking Spaces. Each site to
provide parking for a minimum of 2 bikes (1 rack) instead of 4 bikes (2 racks)
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3. Bike Parking calculation based on auto parking requirements
➢ 50% Reduction plus ratio (2 bicycles/40 auto spaces)
➢ Maximum of 8 bike spaces
4. Bike Corrals
5. Market-Driven Approach
6. No Action(Keep Current Standards)
This item was presented to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board on September
5th and to the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 16th.
Majority of the Council concurred with staff's recommendations except Option#5.
9. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
10. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board,Annexation Task Force,Arts Council of Brazos Valley,Arts Council Sub-committee,
Audit Committee,Bicycle,Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board,Bio-Corridor Board
of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health
Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chamber of
Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and
Benefits Committee, Experience Bryan-College Station, Design Review Board, Economic
Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, Historic Preservation Committee,
Interfaith Dialogue Association,Intergovernmental Committee,Joint Relief Funding Review
Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization,
Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley
Partnership, Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for
Council of Governments,Sister Cities Association,Transportation and Mobility Committee,
TAMU Economic Development,TAMU Student Senate,Texas Municipal League,Twin City
Endowment, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of
Adjustments.
No discussion needed.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 8:46 p.m. on Monday,November 20, 2017.
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