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Home My WebLink About04/14/2005 - Regular Minutes City Council Mayor Council Members Ron Silvia Ben White (Arff"1141141 Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Gay John Happ Susan Lancaster Acting City Manager Chris Scotti CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Glenn Brown Nancy Berry Minutes College Station City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing, Lancaster, Berry COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENT: Mayor Silvia STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Attorney Cargill Jr., City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Secretary Casares Mayor Pro Tem Maloney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council member Massey moved to approve Mayor Silvia absent request. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. Presentations: Kim Fox, Program Coordinator of Texas A &M University introduced the International Students from Africa. They described the Africa's cultural, language, dress style, and arts. Mario Rojo Delbusto briefly described Spain. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney presented the following awards and proclamations. 2005 USA Team Tennis National Campus Champions Youth of the Year Proclamation Ernest Gaines Day Proclamation Texas Safety Association — Occupational Safety and Health Awards International Association of Administrative Professionals Proclamation Sons of Confederate Veterans Proclamation 2. Hear Visitors David Heart, Bayou Wood Drive, addressed the Council expressing his objections on using the hear visitors as a way to attack staff or Council members. ( Consent Agenda Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley Council Meeting 4/14/2005 Page 2 3.1 Approved by common consent the renewal agreement with Professional Floor Service and Janitorial for the Annual Janitorial Maintenance Services Contract #03 -057, Bid No. 03 -46 for an annual expenditure of $194,309.40. 3.2 Bid #05 -58. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 -14- 2005 -3.2 of the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, approving a construction contract, Bid Number 0554, Contract Number 05119, with R.M. Dudley Construction, Inc., in the amount of $546,809.00 for the development of John Crompton Park, Project Number PK 9803. 3.3 Contract #05 -117. Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 -14- 2005 -3.3 approving a construction contract to build a new 23 inch waterline with Brazos Valley Services, in the amount of $48,040.00. 3.4 Approved by common consent Change Order #1 to Professional Services Contract 03 -139 with Mitchell and Morgan, LLP for engineering services for the Annexation Sewer Project, increasing the contract by $39,400.00 for a revised contract amount of $210,745.00. 3.5 RFP #04 -69. Approved by common consent a contract with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., to develop a master plan of University Drive in the Northgate area to address the safety of pedestrians crossing the roadway. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $217,715.00. 3.6 Approved by common consent Optional Relocation Program (ORP) Rehousing Agreement between the City and eligible housing assistance applicants, and authorizing the expenditure of funds for demo /construction costs of $67,780 for the project located at 1119 Detroit. 3.7 Approved by common consent Ordinance No. 2795 vacating and abandoning ROW and Easements in the Horse Haven Subdivision. 3.8 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 -14- 2005 -3.8 approving the construction of a permanent median on George Bush Drive between Texas Avenue and Rosemary Street. 3.9 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 -14- 2005 -3.9 approving Notices of Sale, Preliminary Official Statements and related materials for the sale of "City of College Station, Texas General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005" and "City of College Station, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005 ", and "City of College Station, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005" including selection of a date of opening bids. 3.10 Approved by common consent Resolution No. 4 -14- 2005 -3.10 appointing election officials to serve in the May 7, 2005 City of College Station and CSISD general election. L Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley Council Meeting 4/14/2005 Page 3 Regular Agenda Item No. 4.1 -- Public hearing, presentation, discussion and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit, Use & Site for a Sprintcom stealth L telecommunications tower consisting of approximately 3.175 acres at 903 Krenek Tap, generally located on the north side of Krenek Tap Road, just east of Dartmouth Drive. Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn remarked that Sprintcom, requested a Conditional Use Permit for a stealth telecommunications tower, designed as a flag pole 80 ft. in height, located approximately 150 feet from the front property line of an existing tract at 903 Krenek Tap Road. In April 2004, this item was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. At that time there were concerns of the proximity of the tower to Krenek Tap Road and with the property in its current context and the majority of the existing property being undeveloped. Additionally, there were concerns that the applicant had not exhausted all alternative locations for placement of the cell tower. The applicant has been in contact with eleven other potential sites that are located within the "search ring ", which is essentially an area of the City where an additional tower is needed for Sprintcom to provide adequate or improved wireless services. The proposed site has moved back from the road an additional 95 ft. with additional landscaping and a masonry wall to screen the base of the tower. The applicant also met all applicant submittal requirements outlined in the ordinance, and provided an affidavit with certified letters that were sent to the property owners of other possible alternatives sites within the search ring. None of these property owners have expressed interest in having a cell tower located on their property. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval of the Cell tower as submitted. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke in support of the cell tower. Brock Bailey, Attorney for Sprint, 500 N. Ackard, Suite #400, Dallas, Texas Dr. Arthur Wright, 1008 Holt Mayor Pro Tem Maloney closed the public hearing. Council member Berry moved to approve Ordinance No. 2796 approving a Conditional Use Permit, Use & Site for a Sprintcom stealth telecommunications tower consisting of approximately 3.175 acres at 903 Krenek Tap, generally located on the north side of Krenek Tap Road, east of Dartmouth Drive. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 5 -0. FOR: Maloney, Massey, Happ Lancaster, Berry ABSENT: Silvia, Wareing Council recessed the regular meeting for a short break at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley Council Meeting 4/14/2005 Page 4 Council member Wareing arrived at 8:50 p.m. Regular Agenda Item 4.2 -- Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on an ordinance rezoning Callaway Subdivision Phase II, consisting of approximately 14 acres, located on the east side of Marion Pugh Drive, approximately 500' south of the intersection of George Bush Drive, including a portion of the Luther Street Right -of- Way, from C -1 General Commercial to R -6 High Density Multi- Family. Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn noted that the applicant requests this rezoning in order to develop the property as a student housing complex. The request is in compliance with the Land Use Plan, which designates this property for multi - family development. The location of the rezoning request was supported by the City's development policies, which attempt to locate multi- family in close proximity to Texas A &M University. The surrounding property is developed as apartments, the Callaway House parking lot, and the railroad. The rezoning of the Luther Street Right -of -Way is not an approval of the right -of way abandonment. The right —of -way will be submitted to the City Council for consideration through an abandonment ordinance. Additional traffic impact is expected at the George Bush Drive/Marion Pugh intersection, particularly with the pending grade separation of George Bush Drive and Wellborn Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke in favor of the rezoning. Rabon Metcalf, P.O. Box 9253, C.S. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney closed the public hearing Council members expressed particular concern with the added occupancy rate, safety issues, noise factor, and the additional traffic impact on George Bush Drive, Wellborn Road and Marion Pugh. Council member Wareing moved to approve an ordinance rezoning Callaway subdivision Phase II, consisting of approximately 14 acres, located on the east side of Marion Pugh Drive, approximately 500' south of the intersection of George Bush Drive including a portion of the Luther Street Right -of -way, from C -1 General Commercial to R -6 High Density Multi- Family. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which failed by a vote of 4 -2. FOR: Wareing, Lancaster. AGAINST: Maloney, Massey, Happ, Berry ABSENT: Silvia L Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley Council Meeting 4/14/2005 Page 5 Regular Agenda Item No. 4.3 -- Public hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on a rezoning for a portion of a tract consisting of 22.692 acres and generally located at the southwest corner of Greens Prairie Road and Pebble Creek Parkway from R -4, Multi - family to R -1, Single- family Residential; from R -4 and R -1 to A -P. Administrative - Professional; and R -4 to C -3, Light Commercial. Director of Planning and Development Services Joey Dunn noted that the rezoning request would align the zoning in conformity with the recent comprehensive plan amendments that were approved for this tract integrating a mix of uses as defined by the arrangement of R -1, A- P and C -3 zoning districts. The Land Use Plan element of the Comprehensive Plan indicates that this parcel is designated for Planned Development. Implementation of this land use designation may be facilitated with various approaches including the application for a PDD, P -MUD or a more traditional zoning district such as C -3 and A -P as was referenced when approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment application. This notion is also supported by the Mixed Use Opportunities Study that was completed in 2003. The proposed single - family residential area is a continuation of the residential pattern that exists at the northern end of Spearman Drive. The proposed office uses are shown adjacent to existing and proposed single - family residential development and provide a land use transition area between future light and general commercial uses that may occur nearer the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Pebble Creek Parkway. L During the process to amend the land use plan last year, many residents raised concerns about the proximity of adjacent land uses and buffering. In response to those concerns, the applicant proposes a 45' buffer between the R -1 residential lots in Pebble Creek and the proposed commercial districts, being A -P and C -3 as well as the existing C -1. Spearman Drive, a minor collector, was planned to be extended through this parcel. The alignment was amended last year in conjunction with the aforementioned Comprehensive Plan Amendment application from Pebble Creek Parkway to intersect with Greens Prairie Road opposite the new fire station benefiting from the median opening. Pebble Creek Parkway is also planned to be extended to the north and west from Greens Prairie Road ultimately intersecting with the northbound frontage road immediately south of Christ United Methodist Church. The realignment of Spearman Drive, extension of Pebble Creek Parkway and road improvement in the area will afford increased access to this parcel from surrounding residential areas while providing improved circulation in the area. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney opened the public hearing. The following citizens spoke in favor of the rezoning. Jessica Jimmerson, Planning Consult Davis Young, Developer A. Ogden, Spyglass Court Rick, Dursold, 4602 Oakmont Circle Ted Hopgood, 4600 Oakmont Circle Ron Harrod 4601 Oakmont Circle Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley Council Meeting 4/14/2005 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Maloney closed the public hearing. After Council comments, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney re- opened the public hearing. Davis Young, the developer, answered question of the city council. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney closed the public hearing. Council member Berry moved to approve Ordinance 2797 rezoning a portion of a tract consisting of 22.692 acres, located at the southwest corner of Greens Prairie Road and Pebble Creek Parkway from R -4, Multi- Family to R -1, Single - family Residential; from R -4 and R -1 to A -P Administrative- Professional; and R -4 to C -3, Light Commercial. Council member Lancaster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6 -0. FOR: Maloney, Massey, Happ, Wareing. Lancaster, Berry ABSENT: Silvia AGAINST: None Council recessed the regular meeting for a short break at 10:15 p.m. and reconvened the regular meeting at 10:24 p.m. Regular Agenda Item No. 5 -- Discussion and possible action on future 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 loor subsequent meeting. Council member Lancaster requested a workshop agenda item on the Unified Development Ordinance regarding section 7.4 D banners. Council member Wareing seconded the motion, with failed by a vote of 3 -3. FOR: Lancaster, Wareing, Happ AGAINST: Maloney, Massey, Berry Regular Agenda Item No. 5 -- Council Calendars Agenda Planning Calendar April 11 Fraternal Partnership — Admin. Conf. Room — 5:30 p.m. April 12 Transportation Committee — Admin. Conf. Room — noon April 12 McLane Leadership in Business Award — Annenberg Presidential Conference Center — 5:00 p.m. April 14 Regular Council Meeting — 7:00 p.m. April 15 R.S.V.P. for Citizen Committee Banquet — Debbie Cody April 18 Intergovernmental Meeting — Bryan - noon April 19 Meet the Chief Reception — Police Dept. 4:00 — 6:00 p.m. April 19 Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting — 8:00 a.m. April 20 First Day of Early Voting L April 20 Terrace Pines Groundbreaking 819 Krenek Tap /Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater — 11:00 a.m. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley Council Meeting 4/14/2005 Page 7 April 20 Wm. Waldo Cameron Forum, Annenberg Presidential Conf. Ctr. 11:30 April 20 Research Valley Partnership — 3:00 p.m. April 22 Citizens Committee Recognition Banquet — Hilton — 6:00 April 25 Leadership Forum — Annenberg Presidential Conference Center — 5:00 April 28 Workshop and Regular Council Meeting — 3:00 p.m. May 3 Last Day for Early Voting May 7 Election Day Regular Agenda item No. 6 -- Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Brazos County Health Department, Brazos Animal Shelter, Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Cemetery Committee, City Center, Design Review Board, Facade Improvement Program Advisory Committee, Fraternal Partnership, Historic Preservation Committee, Intergovernmental Committee and School District, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Library Committee, Making Cities Livable Conference, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and Recreation Board Planning and Zoning Commission, Sister City Association, TAMU Student Senate, The Research Valley Partnership, Transportation Committee, Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustments. Council member Massey conveyed proposed topics for the Intergovernmental Joint Retreat held in June, 2005. Council member Massey presented highlights of the Wolf Pen Creek Oversight Committee. Council member Lancaster presented a brief outline of the Transportation Committee Meeting. Council member Berry noted that the Brazos Board of Health will review of the Executive Director at its next meeting. Council member Happ expressed thanks, appreciation and gratitude to Ken Fogle and staff for their work on the Transportation Summit. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney presented a summary of the Sister City Association, and the Fraternal Partnership Committee Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney presented an overview of the proposed "committee's" policy. Regular Agenda Item No. 8 -- The City Council may convene the executive session following the regular meeting to discuss matters posted on the executive session agenda for April 14, 2005. There was no executive session held. TCEQ Docket No. 2002 - 1147 -UCR, Applications of Brushy Water Supply and College Station (Westside /Highway 60) TCEQ Docket No. 2003- 0544MWD, Application of Nantucket, Ltd. TXU Lone Star Gas Rate Request. Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley Council Meeting 4/14/2005 Page 8 Cause No. 03- 002098- CV -85, Brazos County, College Station v. Wellborn Special Utility District Civil Action No. H -04 -4558, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division College Station v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, etc., and Wellborn Special Utility District TCEQ Docket No. 582 -04 -2840, Application of Wellborn Special Utility District Civil Action No. H -04 -3876, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division JK Development v. College Station GUD No. 9530 — Gas Cost Prudence Review, Atmos Energy Corporation GUD No. 9560 — Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) rate increases, Atmos Energy Corporation Regular Agenda Item No. 9 -- Final action on executive session, if necessary. No action was taken. Regular Agenda Item No. 10 -- Adjourn. Hearing no objections the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m., Thursday April 14, 2005. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22 day of August, 2005. APPROVED: e5P e MayorR n i vi'"�a d ATTEST: ity Secretary Connie Hooks Traditional Values, Progressive Thinking In the Research Valley Mayor City Council Ron Silvia James Massey Mayor Pro Tempore John Happ 411•9 4,44 Dennis Maloney Robert Wareing City Manager Susan Lancaster CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Thomas E. 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