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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1994 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMAYOR Larry J. Ringer MAYOR PRO-TEM Fred Brown CITY MANAGER Ron Ragland COLLEGE STATION COUNCILMEMBERS Hub Kennady Lynn Mcllhaney Vernon Schneider David Hickson Nancy Crouch MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1994 7:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Crouch, Schneider, Hickson, Kennady, Mcllhaney, Student Government Liaison Silloway COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Protem Brown STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Secretary Hooks, City Attorney Locke, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, Executive Director of Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder, Public Information Officer Calliham, Director of Development Services Ash, Assistant Director of Development Services Callaway, City Planner Kee, Assistant Director Management Shear, Administrative Assistant Community Services Kersten, Chief Kennady, Staff Planner Kuenzel, Transportation Planner Hard, Police Chief Feldman VISITORS PRESENT: Refer to guest register Mayor Ringer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Aaenda Item No. 1 - Presentations Mayor Ringer recognized persons from A&M United Methodist Church for their service in providing decent, safe and affordable housing to Iow income residents of College Station. Community Development Administrator Jo Carroll showed slides of this project. City of College Station, Texas Providing Customer Service Excellence City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 24, 1994 Page 2 Mayor Ringer presented a certificate of appreciation to representatives from A&M United Methodist Church. Mayor Ringer presented certificates to CDBG social services agencies funded this past year in commemoration of National Community Development Block Grant Week. Josie Peacher and Gene Joyce accepted a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Brazos Food Bank. Yolanda Young accepted a certificate of appreciation on behalf of Elder Aid. Jenny Patrick accepted a certificate of appreciation on behalf of Health for All Clinic. Paul Fagan accepted a certificate of appreciation on behalf of Junction Five-o- Five. Miriam Roman accepted a certificate of appreciation on behalf of MHMR. Tricia Heincoft accepted a certificate of appreciation on behalf of Phoebe's Home. Mayor Ringer recognized individuals involved in the consolidated dispatch program between the Fire Department and the Police Department. He presented Thomas Goehl, Lee Gillum, Glen Batson, Ronnie Horcica, Leon Echardt (not present), Jon Schlandt and Frank Wilson with certificates of appreciation. Mayor Ringer gave a special award to Police Chief Edgar Feldman for his support of local law enforcement efforts in our community. Larry Isham came forward and accepted a proclamation for Walk for Healthier Babies Week. Betty Fedorchik came forward and accepted a proclamation for Doctor's Day. Barbershop Harmony Month - Barbershop Quartet Bo Garcia came forward and accepted a proclamation for Big Event Day. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 24, 1994 Page 3 Jo Carroll came forward and accepted a proclamation for Community Development Week and National Award of Excellence in Community Planning & Development. A¢~enda Item No. 2 Consent A.qenda (2.1) Minutes for the Workshop Meeting, March 9, 1994, Executive Session, March 10, 1994 and Regular Meeting, March 10, 1994. (2.2) Bid #93-12 -- Approved second year of services for right-of-way clearing, Public Utilities, Electric Division, funds budgeted in FY 1993-94 Utility Fund. Staff recommended award to National Tree Expert Co., Inc. for second year of two year contract, maximum expenditure is $225,000 for one year. (2.3) Approved resolution revising the rate for treated medical waste collection. (2.4) Strategic Issue No. 16, North/Southgate Revitalization/Code Enforcement & Planning - TAMU; Ends Statement, Employment/Prosperity -- Approved proposal as recommended by the Council Finance & Budget Committee to allocate funding for development of a Northgate Master Plan and designate certain funding for the College Main reconstruction project as well as other Northgate infrastructure projects. (2.5) Approved Final Plat of Brandon Heights Phase II Lots 12 and 13 Block A. (94-208). (2.6) Approved Ordinance No. 2053 abandoning a public easement on Lot 12 Block 1 or Windwood Phase VII (2608 Wingate Court). (2.7) Approved request to periodically place banners at specific locations within the city to promote the Brazos Valley Symphony concerts. Presented at 3/23/94 workshop meeting. (2.8) Approved contract with Burns and McDonnell to assist the staff in evaluating electrical power supply options. (2.9) Approved request to amend an existing development agreement between the City of College Station and Brazosland Properties regarding the development of Glenhaven Estates Phase VIII. The developer requested a 180 day extension for the construction of Glenhaven Drive adjacent to Lot 10 in Glenhaven Phase VIII. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 24, 1994 Page 4 Councilwoman Mcllhaney removed Item 2.7. Councilwoman Crouch removed Item No. 2.4. The remaining items were approved by consent. Consent Item 2.4 - North,qate Plannin,q -- Councilwoman Crouch mentioned she is in favor of the master plan; however, she expressed concern toward the recommendation to commit the remaining $216,000 of CDBG funds for this project. Councilwoman Crouch made the motion to approve the appropriation of $15,000 previously applied toward the master plan and add oil royalties of $60,000 to complete the Northgate master plan to include University Drive north to the city limits and College Main to Wellborn Road. The motion died from a lack of second. Councilman Schneider made the motion to approve the recommendations made by the Budget/Finance Subcommittee. Councilman Kennady seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 6-0. Mayor Ringer restated the subcommittee's funding recommendations. Consent Item 2.7 -- Request to periodically place banner at specific locations within the city to promote the Brazos Valley Symphony concerts. Councilwoman Mcllhaney removed this item to modify the sign request within the Wolf Pen Creek area. She moved approval of staff recommendations to allow Brazos Valley Symphony to place the signs on the fence at the water tower on Holleman and Texas Avenue, at the baseball field fence on Central Park visible from Highway 6 annually, and the third site at Dartmouth and Holleman for this year only. She asked staff to work with the group regarding the size of the sign and the length of time for display. The sign should also promote tourism and attractions of public interest in relation to Wolf Pen Creek activities. Councilwoman Crouch seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 6-0. AQenda Item No. 3 - Approval of first readin.cl of an ordinance .qrantin.q = franchise to Bryan Iron and Metal Co., Inc., dba Texas Commercial Was!,~ CTCW} for the purpose of providing certain collection of recyclable materials. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 24, 1994 Page 5 Executive Director of Fiscal/Human Resources Schroeder came forward to explain that Texas Commerical Waste currently collects the recyclable materials east of Texas Avenue pursuant to a contract. Staff felt the process would be a more appropriate instrument as a franchise agreement. The recyclables located on the west side of Texas Avenue are located in the green recyclable bins. Staff recommended service to continue with Texas Commercial Waste as the collector of recyclables throughout the city and continue for an 18 month period. Prior to expiration, staff will prepare an RFP to extend the recycling project with whomever is the franchise recipient at that point. Mr. Schroeder mentioned the cost is $1.50 per month for 9500 single family residental units, approximately $160,000. Councilman Kennady asked if the city's cost will decrease in the next budget year. Mr. Schroeder replied affirmatively. Councilman Kennady asked if there was a reason why this contract was not let out for bids at this time. Mr. Schroeder replied primarily because of the time frame. Councilwoman Crouch moved approval of the first reading of the franchise agreement with Bryan Iron and Metal. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 6-0. A.qenda Item No. 4 - Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance on the question of rezoninR 8.97 acres along the west side of Schaeffer Road ar)r)roximately 500 feet north of Graham Road within the southernmost portion of Edelweiss Estates from R-,F, Apartment/Medium Density to M-2 Heavy Industrial (changed to M-1 Planned Industrial durina P&Z public hearina). ADr)licant. Begonia Corporation. (94-106). Staff and Plannin.q & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the revised request for M-1 Planned Industrial. (Ordinance No. 2054). City Planner Kee came forward to explain this request for M-1 Planned Industrial zoning. The applicant is the potential seller of the property and Texas A&M Research Foundation is the potential buyer of the property. The purchase of this property is for the expansion of their existing operations. Ms. Kee described the zoning districts for adjacent properties. She showed slides of the area. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 24, 1994 Page 6 Ms. Kee explained that the neighboring residents are supportive of the M-1 rezoning. She added that a letter received from Ms. Judy Cook, a resident in the neighborhood to the north was presented to the Council explaining her opinion of this rezoning. Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the revised request to M-l, 3-2. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Dr. Bernie Bernard, Deputy Director of Geochemical and Environmental Research Group approached the Council to speak in favor of the rezoning. Steve Arden representing the owner, Begonia Corporation, mentioned they offered to submit deed restrictions to preclude any objectional uses. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilman Hickson made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2054 to approve the rezoning request of 8.97 acres along the west side of Schaffer Avenue approximately 500 ft. north of Graham Road intersection in the Edelweiss Estates Subdivision from R-5 Medium Density Apartments to M-2 Heavy Industrial. Councilwoman Crouch seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 6-0. A.qenda Item No. $ - Public hearin.q and consideration of an ordinance on the question of rezonin.q for 10.07 acres located in Eastmark subdivision between Central Park Lane, Eastmark Drive, and Colgate Drive from A-P to WPC. Applicant, Paul Clarke. Staff and Plannin.q and Zoning recommended am3roval. (Ordinance No. 2055). Staff Planner Kuenzel came forward and explained that this rezoning item includes the movement of the Wolf Pen Creek zoning line to accommodate the subject property. The rezoning would add commercial uses such as restaurants and nightclubs as well as apartment uses to those already allowed by the present zoning. It would also require an architectural review. Ms. Kuenzel added that the request is not in compliance with the land use plan; however, the apartment and office uses in the area comply with the character of the area. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing Paul Clarke came forward to speak in favor of the rezoning. This tract of land on the land use plan is described as high density apartments. The subject property will accommodate less density. City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 24, 1994 Page 7 Councilman Kennady asked how much of the tract would be taken up with the proposal for multi-family. Mr. Clarke replied approximately 7-8 acres. He mentioned that this facility will be aesthetically pleasing to the area. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing Councilman Kennady moved approval of Ordinance 2055 rezoning the subject property from A-P Administrative Professional to WPC Wolf Pen Creek Corridor. Councilwoman Mcllhaney seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 6-0. Councilman Kennady and Councilwoman Mcllhaney made additional comments in support of this project. A.qenda Item No. 6 - Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance on the question of rezonin.q 4.58 acres located on Lon.qmire Drive near Rock Prairie Road from C-1 to C-2. Applicant, John Godfrey. Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff Planner Kuenzel explained this item. She described the subject tract and surrounding properties. Staff and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval. Staff Planner Kuenzel showed visuals of this area. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing Councilman Schneider moved approval of Ordinance No. 2056 rezoning the subject tract from C-1 General Commercial to C-2 Commercial-Industrial. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kennady which carried by a vote of 5-1. For: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Kennady, Mcllhaney, Schneider and Hickson Against: Councilmember Crouch City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, March 24, 1994 Page 8 Agenda Item No. 7 - Public hearing and consideration of an ordinance on the question of rezonin.q 14.11 acres located in Phase 10 of Emerald Forest from A-O to R-lA. Applicant, Urban Design Group for Allen Swoboda. (94- 104). Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. (Ordinance No. 2057). Staff Planner Kuenzel presented this item. Councilwoman Crouch asked if R-lA allows smaller dwelling units. Staff Planner Kuenzel replied that Phase 9 is also zoned R-lA which allows 4,000 square feet as opposed to 5,000 square feet. Councilwoman Mcllhaney asked about the access road to the wastewater treatment plant (North Rd.). City Planner Kee pointed out that the roadway plans are being implemented. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Mcllhaney moved approval of Ordinance No. 2057 rezoning 14.11 acres located in Phase 10 of Emerald Forest from A-0 to R-lA. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 6-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of third and final reading regarding proposed franchise renewal with TCA Cable Co. for the provision of Multi Channel Services in Colle.qe Station. (Ordinance No. 2058). Councilman Schneider moved approval of Ordinance No. 2058 on the third and final reading regarding the franchise renewal with TCA Cable. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 6-0. Councilwoman Mcllhaney commended Executive Director Management Services Piwonka and staff for their tireless efforts on this project. Mr. Randy Rogers of TCA expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support and efforts in this process. Agenda Item No. 9 - Approval of appointment to the Health Department Board of Directors City Council Regular Meeting Page 9 Thursday, March 24, 1994 Councilman Kennady moved to appoint Councilwoman Mcllhaney to the Health Department Board of Directors. Councilwoman Crouch seconded the motion which carried by a vote of 6-0. A.qenda Item No. 10 - Hear Visitors No one spoke. A.qenda Item No. 11 -Adjoum Mayor Ringer adJourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. (~t-y Secreta~ Connie Hooks APPR~ M--~yor Larry J.'Rih~..zS~ ~ GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1994 7:00 P.M. 11. 12. t:¢9~ 13. 6. 7 e ~:]:~.<;.: x- B.