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Home My WebLink About07/12/2018 - Workshop Minutes - City CouncilWKSHP071218 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP CITY OF COLLEGE STATION JULY 12, 2018 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Bob Brick Jerome Rektorik Linda Harvell Barry Moore John Nichols - absent James Benham City Staff: Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager Dave Coleman, Interim Assistant 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 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0. 2. Executive Session In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, and §551.074-Personnel, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2018 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  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  Maura Juarez Garcia v. Andres Garcia and City of College Station; Cause No. 18-000419- CV-85; In the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas. WKSHP071218 Minutes Page 2 B. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit:  Property located generally in the vicinity of Highway 50 in South Robertson County, Texas. C. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer; to wit:  Council self-evaluation  City Manager The Executive Session recessed at 4:34 p.m. 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. No action was required from Executive Session. 4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2g were pulled from Consent for clarification. (2a): Carla Robinson, City Attorney, stated that the minutes did not accurately state the vote and that the minutes will need to be pulled during the regular meeting for a separate vote. (2b): Councilmember Harvell, stated her enthusiasm regarding the appointment of Santos Navarrette, Jr., M.A., M.B.A., as director of the Brazos County Health District. (2c): Debbie Eller, Director of Community Services, provided an explanation of the rejection of all proposals received in response to the RFP for Parking Access and Revenue Control System in the College Main Parking Garage. She stated that all of the five (5) bids were either over budget, were not holistic, or did not meet our Information Technologies Department’s security requirements. (2g): Aubrey Nettles, Special Projects Coordinator, clarified the intention of the ordinance and limitations of its application. 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the proposed FY 2019 Community Development Budget and PY 2018 Annual Action Plan. Brian Piscacek, Community Services, presented the proposed FY 2019 Community Development Budget and PY 2018 Action Plan. Included in the Plan are goals, objectives, and funding recommendations for projects and programs. HUD requires that the Action Plan and Budget be delivered by August 16, 2018. The proposed plans and budget were developed using input received from a series of public hearings, program committee meetings, and citizen input. The goals and objectives in the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan were followed in preparing this year’s Plan. These goals and objectives were prepared to meet the specific needs of lower-income citizens, and to provide support for families working towards self-sufficiency. WKSHP071218 Minutes Page 3 The final draft of the budget and Annual Action Plan will be brought to the August 9th meeting for Council’s consideration. Mayor Mooney took Item 7 before Item 6 for discussion. 6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding possible changes to Section 5.11.D.2, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts, of the Unified Development Ordinance. Justin Golbabai, Planning and Development, provided Council a brief overview of two community engagement meetings that were held on April 30th to gather input on various neighborhood protection proposals, including concepts related to provide additional options and flexibility to the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay districts. The feedback received from the Community was used by staff in designing modifications for the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts. Mr. Golbabai, also presented the following proposed Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Modifications: Lot Coverage Proposed NCO Modifications: • Modify NCO Menu Option to limit impervious surfaces to an amount between the neighborhood median and current requirements. • Allow discretion in the elements that would be counted towards impervious surfaces. Tree Preservation Proposed NCO Option Modifications: • Allow the exclusion of certain types of trees from the NCO tree preservation option (Example: Hackberry or invasive trees). • Allow option to protect trees 8 caliper inches or larger. Off-Street (On-Site) Parking Proposed NCO Modifications: • Allow greater discretion on parking and non-parking areas. • Allow different portions of the property to have their own percentage of allowed parking. • Allow for requiring smaller driveway widths so long as it exceeds the city’s minimum of 12 feet. Lot Area & Subdivision Proposed NCO Modifications: • Allow NCO neighborhoods to be able to opt-in to the current subdivision rules. Garage Requirement Proposed NCO Modification: • Would require the building of a 1, 2, or 3 car garage with new development based on the prevailing character of the neighborhood. Neighborhood Study Proposed NCO Modification: • Allowing an NCO to move forward to Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council without a neighborhoods study. No More Than 2-Unrelated Option Proposed NCO Modification: • Allowing an NCO option that would allow no more than 2-unrelated individuals. • This option would be enforced by Code Enforcement. The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their July 5, 2018 meeting and recommended approval of: ▪ Concerned about the NCO process and staff time ▪ Recommended 50%+1 threshold be higher (58% -67% Range) ▪ No consensus on the no more than 2 unrelated option ▪ Generally supportive of all other proposed modifications WKSHP071218 Minutes Page 4 Staff requested direction from Council regarding the policy direction of “no action” (leave UDO Neighborhood Conservation Overlay as is) or policy direction to amend the ordinance with some or all of proposed modifications. Council directed staff to bring this item back with an additional preceding presentation that explained the NCO process. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding possible changes to the Unified Development Ordinance related to the creation of a middle housing zoning district. Justin Golbabai, Planning and Development, provided Council a brief overview of two community engagement meetings that were held on April 30th to gather input on various neighborhood protection proposals, including concepts related to the creation of a middle housing zoning district. The feedback received by the Community was on a middle housing zoning district that could allow a variety of middle housing types between single family and traditional multi-family. The purpose of allowing such a zoning district would be to:  Better protect established single family neighborhoods from market pressure and undesirable housing types.  Provide an appropriate zoning category and placement for the market and investor demands for middle housing types.  Increase the flexibility of housing types in College Station. The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their July 5, 2018 meeting and recommended approval of New Zoning District.  Recommended all types.  Multiplex: Recommended a maximum of 12 units for a building and lot.  Height: ▪ Around 2.5 to 3 Stories ▪ Subject to Single Family Height Protection Possible Council Direction  No action (leave UDO zoning districts as is)  Recommend amending ordinance to create a middle housing zoning district:  With proposed or modified mix of housing types.  Patio Homes  Duplexes  Triplexes & Fourplexes  Multiplex  Bungalow Court  Courtyard Apartments  Live/Work Units Council directed staff to move forward with P&Z’s recommendations and include a 3 story height limit for the district and a maximum of 12 units per building and lot 8. Council Calendar WKSHP071218 Minutes Page 5 Council reviewed the calendar. 9. 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, Gulf Coast Strategic Highway Coalition, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks an d 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. Mayor Mooney reported on the MPO, Walk with the Mayor, and YMCA. Councilmember Brick reported on the Arts Council. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station City Council at 7:18 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2018. ________________________ Karl Mooney, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary