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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/1996 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LARRY RINGER Mayor Pro Tempore LYNN MCILHANEY City Manager GEORGE K. NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members BILL FOX HUBBARD KENNADY LARRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON NANCY CROUCH MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1996, 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Mayor Pro tem Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Crouch, Fox, Mariott COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmembers Kennady and Hickson STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Manager Brymer, Finance Director Schroeder, Director of Technology and Information Services Piwonka, Budget Director Cryan, City Planner Kee, Senior Planner Kuenzel, Staff Planner Dunn, Assistant City Engineer Morgan, Asst. PARD Director Ploeger, Staff Engineer Homeyer Prior to convening the regular meeting, the council returned from closed session to the open forum to consider one item at 6:56 p.m. Councilwoman Crouch made a motion that the city intervene in the Public Utility Commission Docket 15332 contesting GTE's proposed rate increase to subsidize communities receiving expanded local calling service. Mayor Pro rem Mcllhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. The executive session was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Mayor Ringer called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Presentations Mayor Ringer presented Sargeant Scott Simpson and Sally Ryan the proclamation for "Tip A Cop" week. Mayor Ringer presented Delia Frazier the proclamation for "Week of the Young Child". Providing Customer Service Excellence Regular 4/11/96 Page 2 City employees Janice Kemp and Debbie Jenkins accepted the proclamation for Safety Awareness Week. Mayor Ringer recognized two businesses in College Station who received Certificates of Appreciation for the recent beautification of their property: Cafe Ecell and El Chico. Joey Dunn and Roger Ables unveiled the new city banner designed by local artist Carolyn Cobb. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Doug Slack, John Nichols, and Kay Floyd. Stautory Agenda (2-A) Approved refund of 1994 property taxes and interest to Gables Apartments, Ltd. Total refund, $1,728.82. This item was approved by common consent. Consent Agenda (3-A) Approved final plat for LaCour Subdivision - Phase 1, located in Wolf Pen Creek District (96-209) (3-B) Approved Ordinance No. 2173 establishing updated speed zones on University Drive. (3-C) Approved Ordinance No. 2174 designating the appointment of judges for serving in May 4, 1996 election. (3-D) Approved purchase of one 75 ft aerial ladder truck for Fire Department, and sale of existing 100 ft. ladder truck. Total expenditure, $410,771. (3-E) Approved payment of legal fees to Jenkens and Gilchrist for legal services related to power supply contract (December, 1995 January through February, 1996). Total expenditure, $86, 374.77. The consent items were approved by common consent. Regular 4/11/96 Page 3 Agenda Item No. 4 -- Public hearing to consider rezoning request for 2.26 acres located at the eastern intersection of Colgate and Eastmark Drive from C-1 General Commercial to WPC Creek. Applicant, Paul Clarke City Planner Jane Kee summarized the request. The owners of University Commons plan to add another phase to the project. The project shall be developed on 8.6 acres which includes two lots not zoned for apartment development, the remainder of tract is zoned WPC. The requested rezoning from C-1 to WPC shall allow for both apartments and retail commercial uses with additional aesthetic requirements associated with WPC corridor. The permitted uses within WPC are fewer in number than in C-1. The proposed zoning will add apartment uses to the list of permitted uses for the property, but it will eliminate uses such as mini storage warehouses and automobile sales and service. Staff recommended approval. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. The applicant, Paul Clarke spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Fox moved approval of Ordinance No. 2175 as recommended. Councilman Mariott seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. (4-B) Public hearing and consideration of final plat of Foxfire Phase One, Lots 6&7, Block 1 (96-202) Staff Engineer Steve Homeyer explained this item. The subject property is located in the Foxfire Subdivision at 2204 Ferber Circle. The purpose of this final plat is to relocate an interior property line. Sewer is not available to either lot, although the Foxfire Master Sanitary Sewer Plan provides for service in the future. This replat removed the ability for Lot 7 to connect to the designated line according to the sewer master plan. However, the engineer has provided data that indicates a connection can be made via a manhole on the opposite side of Foxfire Drive. Planning and Zoning Commisioners and city staff recommended approval. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Fox moved approval of the final plat. Councilwoman Crouch seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. Regular 4/11/96 Page 4 (4-C) Consider rezoning 50 acres located on the northeast corner of Schaffer and Graham Road intersection from A-O Agriculture Open to R-2 Duplex (32.72 acres) and R-1 Single Family Residential (17.28 acres). Applicant, Horace $chaffer (95-109). City Planner Jane Kee explained the item. The applicant wishes to prepare the property for duplex development on 33 acres south of a creek that bisects the property and single family on 17 acres north of the creek. The current zoning would allow up to 10 dwelling units on five acre lots. This item was tabled by Council to give the applicant and area homeowners time to see if an agreement could be reached regarding the connection shown on the thoroughfare plan between this area and the existing Edelweiss Esates Subdivision. With the conversion of Arnold Road into a bicycle/pedestrian route, Aster was chosen to intersect Schaffer and extend. However, the homeowners in the area were very much opposed to such a street connection. After numerous discussion among the staff, developer, and area homeowners, the staff has recommend that an emergency only access connection between this proposed subdivision and Edelweiss in the Hasselt/Aster area. This will discourage cut-through traffic and will provide for emergency access. There is general agreement on the part of the homeowners that such a connection is an acceptable solution. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. north-south collector be included at the time the property is platted 2. east-west collector be included at the time the property is platted 3. loop connection between Aster and Hasselt 4. landscape buffer along the east side of loop when the two collectors are connected and choose to relocate the collector system 5. emergency access connection to Schaffer from proposed subdivision 6. rear portion of the industrial site, to the west across Schaffer, retain access to Schaffer Mayor Pro tem Mcllhaney removed the item from the table for consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Crouch which carried unanimously, Mayor Ringer designated this portion of the meeting for public input. Earl Havel, representing the developer, came forward to discuss the emergency access site location, and its configuration. Regular 4/11/96 Page 5 Gene Jarski, 720 Hasselt, commended the city staff and project engineer for allowing the homeowners to be a part of this process. He pointed out his prior concern related to traffic, and at this time, he understood the need for an emergency access. In the interest of everyone, this is probably the best solution. Elizabeth Tabor, 1428 Hawktree, and a future homeowner on Aster street, expressed her strong opposition to the development of duplexes. Nancy Lawson, 702 Hasselt, spoke in opposition to the development of duplexes. The citizen's concerns were not resolved. Andy Bland, 703 Hasselt, opposed the proposed rezoning for duplex. Steven Chambers, 708 Hasselt, commended the developer in his efforts to resolve the concerns of the neighborhood. He requested an extension of Birmingham from the Utility Service Center to Arnold to allow a loop into the subdivision. City Manager Noe replied to his request acknowledging two issues: 1 ) cost of construction, and 2) an emergency vehicle from Fire Station No. 2 is deterred in its response time. Greg Taggart, 1008 Madera, spoke in favor of the rezoning. His comments related to the housing need for duplex housing and the developer's intention to build a landscape buffer. Mr. Bland responded to Mr. Taggart's comments. He noted the availability of apartment and duplex housing in the Wolf Pen Creek corridor. The city should have a concentrated area of this type of development. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Mariott moved approval of the rezoning request. No second was made. Mayor Pro tem Mcllhaney moved to approve Ordinance No. 217'6 from A-O Agriculture Open (17.28 acres) to R-1 Single Family Residential with the condition outlined by staff. Councilwoman Crouch seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. Regular 4/11/96 Page 6 Councilman Mariott pointed out his support of the R-2 zoning. He noted that single family development is not viable for this particular tract of land because of its proximity to the industrial area. Councilwoman Crouch made a motion to deny the rezoning request for R-2. Councilman Fox seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 3-2. FOR: Fox, Mcllhaney, Crouch AGAINST: Ringer, Mariott (4-D) Consider ordinance creating a permitting system for private improvements within the city rights-of-way. Jim Callaway summarized the item. This ordinance was discussed by council at the March 27th workshop meeting. This ordinance shall provide for a simpler permit process. Councilman Fox expressed concern about the cost limitations and regulations placed on volunteer homeowner associations. Mayor Ringer commented that the intent of the ordinance is to ensure attractive entrances. City Manager Noe pointed out that it is the city's desire to help the neighborhoods and provide assistance to make the process work. If staff incurs problems with the neighborhoods, staff will come back to council with an ordinance amendment. Following further comments, Councilwoman Crouch moved approval of Ordinance No. 217'7. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro tem Mcllhaney which carried unanimously, 5-0. {4-E) Discuss and approve allocating a portion of CDBG public services funding to two city department programs. Kids Klub, $24,300 and Human Resources Dept., $19, t44. Jim Callaway noted that 15% of CDBG funds are set aside during the budget process for allocation toward public service agencies. Staff recommended approval of the requests. Jana Wood, Kids Klub Coordinator, addressed the Council on the request for $24,300 of these funds for a scholarship program to an anticipated enrollment of 50 children. These funds would cover the difference of the regular tuition of Regular 4/11/96 Page 7 $666 and the reduced rate of $180. Questions were asked by councilmembers. Adam Davidson, Personnel Analyst, addressed the council on the teen apprenticeship program to be offered in the summer of 1997, if funded from CDBG funds. He emphasized the success of the program. Councilman Fox moved approval of the allocation of CDBG funds for these programs in the next fiscal year budget. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Crouch which carried unanimously, 5-0. (4-F) Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit a project nomination to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. for Community Outdoor Outreach Programming. Robed Hensarling of the Parks Department explained that this item is a grant proposal from a reimbursement fund by Parks and Wildlife Department for underprivileged or youth at risk programs. Councilman Mariott moved approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro tem Mcllhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. (4-G) Consider resolution supporting re-authorization of FAA Airport Improvement Program. Budget Director Charles Cryan came forward. Councilman Mariott moved approval. Mayor Pro rem Mcllhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 5-0. Councilwoman Crouch made a suggested clerical change in the resolution. (4-H) Hear Visitors Marianne Oprisko, 2475 Barron Road, inquired about the egret habitation in College Station. City Manager Noe mentioned that Steve Beachy in the Parks Department is the contact person for up to date information on this issue. (4-1) Adjourn Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. ¢,~q~~TTEST: '6'lty Secretary Connie Hooks GU~ REGISTER PO~GULAR MEETING OF 'rite CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1996 7:00 P.M. 10.