HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/10/1991 - Regular Minutes City CouncilCOUNC3L MEMBERS ~'~: Mayor. Pro-tern Brown, Councilmen
Schneider, McIlhaney, Birdwell, Crouch
Mayor Ringer, Councilman Gardner
City Manager Ragland, As. sistant City
Manager Brymer, Executive Director
Fiscal/Human Resources Harrison,
E.xecutive Dir.e. ctor/Mana.gement Services
Pnvonke, Public Information Officer
Calliham, City Attorne. y Locke, City
S.e. cretary Hooks, Sentor Plan~.er Kee,
Director of Development Services Ash,
Project Engineer Morgan, Assistant City
Attorney Coates, Asst. PARD Director
Ploeger
STUDENT GOV'T IJAISON: Trey Jacobson
VlSI?ORS PI~E~: See guest register.
~ Item No. 1 - Sianin_a of a Joint Resolution in sul;q~ort of bid for 1993
Games of ?roms
Ms. Linda Waltman accepted the resolution signed by Mayor Pro-tern Fred
Brown.
Item No. 2 - CONSENT AGENDA:
(2.1) Appro .v~l. of minutes for the Workshop Meeting, December 12, 1990,
Regular Meeting, Dece.mb. er 13, 1.990. .
(2.2) Signing of a Resolution naming the D~rector of Parks and Recreation as the
City's representative in the application to the Texas Water Commission.
(2.3) Approval of a contract for Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency
to purchase 75 acres of land.
)Approval of Aerial Device/Cab & Chassis, Bid #91-12, Technical Division.
ds are budgeted in the FY 1990-91 Utility Fund. Total purchase price
$37,486.
(2.5) Approval of put. chase order for Brazos County Narcotics Task Force
annual fee, funds available as approved in the General Fund FY 1990-91
operating budget, city's portion $16,850.
(2.6) Approval of purchase order for payment of 1990 property taxes on two
Road, $27,686.78.
ruillion gallon elevated water storage tower on Greens Prairie
(2.7) A. ppr.oval to purchas.e, an additional (8) motor operated mechanisms for
substation mtprovements, Bid #90-41, total $20,000, funds available in URB 84
bond, miscellaneous projects.
Councilman Birdwell removed Consent Agenda Item No. 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3.
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Consent Agenda hems No. 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, and 2.7 were approved by common
consent.
Aqenda Item No. 2.1 - Minutes.
C.ouncilman Birdwell referred to page 4 of the December 13th regular meeting
nunutes, third paragra~.h. He corrected the first sentence by changing the words
to read, "Councilman Birdwell moved to direct staff to ask BVSWMA..."
Councilman Birdwell moved to approve the minutes of December 12th and
December 13th. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mc]]haney which
carried unanimously, 5-0.
Agenda he..m No. 2.2 - Re.s. olu?on naming the Director of Parks as the city's
representative m the apphcation to the Texas Water Commission.
Councilman Birdwell inquired about the memorandum in the packet regarding
the sewer line and the lake propose..d for .W..qlf Pen Creek. City Manager
Ragland replied that a recommendation will be presented to Council at a later
Councilman Birdwell moved approval of Resolution No. 1-10-91-2.2. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously, 5-0.
1/~lganenda Item No. 2.3 - Approval of a contract for Brazos Valley Solid Waste
agement Aqency to purchase 75 acres of land.
Councilman Birdwell commented that he was not aware that this issue had been
discussed in the past. Public Services Director Joe LaBeau stated that
approximately one year ago, staff submitted a permit amendment to the
which allowed the city to dig deeper into the ground allowing more garbage into
the facility. However, a problem occurred, that being a surplus of dirt to
dispose. Mr. LaBeau further stated that the consultant was asked to look at this
problem, and they came back with three options. Staff recommends the f']rst
alternative to purchase 75 acres of land.
Mr. LaBeau further explained that this issue was presented as an item in the
Capital Improvements Plan during the budget process.
Mr. Birdweli asked staff to provide him with a copy of the consultant's report.
Councilman Schneider moved to table this item for discussion at a workshop
session.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unardmously,
5-0.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown announced that Items No. 3, 4, 11, 12 are related. He
added that Items No. 11 and 12 require six councilmembers present for any
formal action to be taken. The council consented to hold the public hearings at
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this time to 9/ye the audience the opportunity to speak even though no action
can be taken at this ~rrte.
..Item No. 3 - A public hearing to consider a l:lnal Pl~t - 0.11~n ,ivlddltJozt
Mayor Pro-tam Brown opened the public hearing.
Mr. Mike McClure, applicant for tMs item, addressed the Council.
He stated that the lots in the proposed R-lA zone are larger than the
surrounding lots. He requested council approval for this item.
Mr. James Burke, 3208 Bahia, owner of the home that abutts to the Callie
Addition, came forward. He stated that he is in favor of the replatting request.
However, he is against rezoning the property because there are other ways to
handle this situation.
Councilman Crouch asked if there is another approach to the request without
rezoning the property. Ms. Kee replied that there i~. a variance procedure to the
Zoning Board of Adjustment. M.S. Kee ..ft~.e.r explained that she recommended
to the applicant that they subnut an application for rezoning because the
rezoning in this particular case complies with the comprehensive plan and other
issues involved.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown closed the public hearing.
_Aae~a- !t__,~t No. 4 - C~_ -~,~a~__~_ of a Final Plat - o.~m~ ~_,~,~_~_ (90-~).
Counc' .fl..re. an Birdwell moved to table Agenda Item No. 4 and 1.2.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously,
Aaenda Item No. 11 - A public hearing to consider rez0ntn_ g Lot 82, Block 6,
S0uthwood Ter~e 3-C~om R-1 Single Fandly to R-lA Single Family.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown opened the public hearing.
Mr. James Burke addressed the Council. He questioned the council's intent to
have this public hearing at this time. He added that he would prefer speaking to
the entire council when everyone is present. Mr. Brown responded by stating
that a public hearing will be rescheduled for the next council meeting.
_ouncilman Birdwell moved to recess the public hearing on the rezoning of Lot
2, Block 6 of Southwood Terrace from R-1 to R-IA until the next regular council
meeting.
The motion was seconded by Councilman McIlhaney which carried
unanimously, ~5-0.
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No. 5 - A ~,~lt,.,. h~,tng to c_-_,,~_,4_~,~,~ a Phtal p~_t_ - _fJ~tav~t
Ms...M. organ, Assistant to the City En~neer, presented this item. She explained
that this item is an amending plat of ~lenhaven Estates ]]I for the purpose of
expanding the lot size. She described the location. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown opened the public hearing.
Mr. Don Garrett, Engineer for this project came forward.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown closed the public hearing.
Agenda _I_tem No. 6 - Consideration of a Phtal Plat - G~dtaven Estates
Councilman Schneider moved approval of the final plat· The motion was
seconded by Councilman Birdwell.
Councilman Schneider complimented the developer on the fact that he increased
the SLT. e of lots.
The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
0.Item No. ? - A public hearing to ~ a ~ Plat - Wm4,,,us Court
Ms. Morgan described this item. She stated that the proposed plat decreases
the number of lots from 67 to 48 and creates ~. cul-de-sacs.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following
conditions:
9.' That Coachligh. t Drive be renamed to Coachlight Court.
· That the following general notes be added to the plat·
a. No fence shall extend into the 9.0' drainage and utility easements
on lots 3R through 8R, Block 1.
b. All corner lots shall access the lesser street.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown opened the public hearing.
Mr. Mike McClure, representing the applicant came forward to answer any
questions.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown closed the public hearing.
_Aaen,~ Item No. 8 - Cc~s~leration of a FL, ml Plat - Williams Court (90-220).
Councilman Crouch moved approval of.the final plat for W'flliams Court with the
conditions as mentioned above. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion
which carried unanimously, 5-0.
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/k~e~.da Item No. 9 - A public hea~.g to cansider a Phtal Plat - Ratntree Sectian
Ms. Morgan presented this item. She stated that this plat eliminates 9 lots
originally proposed for townhom..e.s and create one single family lot. The plat
also elhninates the need for 9. utility easements and an access and parking
easement.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dale Carpenter, 9.509 Monitor was present to answer any questions.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown closed the public hearing.
Ag~.ck Item No. 10 - Cansidsmtion of a
Councilman Birdwen made a motion to approve.the Final Plat for. Raintree
Section 5. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried
unanimously, 5-0.
Aaenda Item No. 13 - A nvblic _h_ _eating to comdder resorting a 1.18 acre piece of
m'o~ ~ R-6 Anartments High De~ to C-I C, eneml C, ommercial.
Senior Planner Jane Kee explained this item. Staff recommended approval of the
rezoning request with the stipulation that the Kapchinski Hill final plat will be
replatted toincorporate 1.15 acres. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown opened the public heating.
Mr. Roy Hammons of 1700 Kyle Sou, th, representing the lar}.d owner and user of
the pro. petty, addressed the Council. He stated that he is ut the process of
preparing a re-plat of Kapchniski Hill .with this tract of. land included. The
Polar-Bek plat was platted, all the dramgae for Kapchinski and Polar-Bek was
inclu.ded, that drainage is entirely within the Polar-Bek plat and it does take into
consideration the area involved here as well as the area added in the approved
Polar-Bek plat.
Councilman Schneider asked for use of the property. Mr. Hammons replied that
this property will serve as a parking lot.
Mr. George Ball, 1307 Haines representing the owner came forward. He added
to Mr. Hammons comments that the owner of Polar-Bek does not have a
~roblem with the rezoning as long. as t.h.e conditions are met. He reassured
ouncilman Birdwell that H.E.B will build.
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Mayor Pro-tern Brown closed the public hearing.
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No. 14 - C_~_~_,4_~,~m~___,~_ of ~n o~ resoaing the shove
Councilman Birdwell moved adoption of Ordinance No. 1877 with the condition
that the Kapchinski Hill repiat is approved and filed.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously,
8-0.
Ms. Kee presented slides which showed the lo. cation and surrounding properties.
She noted that the request does not comply w~th the land use plan. Ms. Kee
added that the lot does not have adequate depth for commercial zoning and
would continue the strip commercial that currently runs along the north side of
DorninJk.
The Planning and Zonin.~ Corarnission recommended denial of the rezoning.
Since that time, the applicant has revised his request to C-N Neighborhood
Commercial. Staff recommended approval of this request.
Councilman Birdwen asked Ms. Kee if she notified adjacent property owners.
Ms. Kee stated that she received no responses.
Mayor Pro-tern Brown opened the public hearing.
Mr. Roy Haramons, representing the owner of the property spoke to the Council.
_Ag~,4~ !*_,,~ No. 18 - C~,v~,~__,t of an ~c~_ res_~g ~_~ ~
Councilman Schneider moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1878 with the revision of
the rezoning request, to C-~, Neighborhood Commercial. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Bn'dweli.
Counc.flm? Birdwell commented that he attended the Planning and Z~.ni~. g
Comratssmn when this discussion was held. He stated that the Conmuss~oners
expressed concern about future development on this lot.
Councilman Crouch made an amended motion to adopt the ordinance with the
condition that the Planning and Zoning Commission will have the opportunity to
hear the case based on the revised rezoning request.
The amended motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Mcnhane~, made a substitute motion to ask Planning and Zoning
Commissioners to rewew this rezoning request for C-N as well as A-P.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried by a vote of
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3-2.
FOR: Councilmen Crouch, Mc]lha~. ~ey, .and. Schneider
AGAINST: Councilmen Brown aha ]sn'aweu
Assistant City Attorney Neal Coates presented this item.
/~_--f~___,~ !*_ _,~__ No. 18 - C__~m~,.~_~,~ of an ordinance.
Councilman Crouch moved approval of Ordinance No. 1878 to amend the Code
relating to animal control and licensing requirements.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Birdwell which carried unanimously,
~...~__,4, !_~,,,u No. 19 - ~A~'- ! of P&Y- De~l,! of a T~ Parldn~_ Lot ~n the
Wolf Pen Creek~IY~'lct.
Ms..Kee presented slides. She. stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
demed the request from Mr. Miller of Sneakers, for a temporary parking lot at
Ms business in the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor.
She noted that Mr. Miller has proposed to pave a portion of ~ parking lot in
order to bring Ms project to code standards for a nightclub parking lot.
The Design Review Board reviewed this project and recommended their
approval along with several conditions.
Councilman Birdwell mo.v. ed to approve staff recommen.dation for a tempo.r..ary
parking lot with the conditions mad_e, th? Desi .Rev .ew Bo..a[. d: ..additio. n.,
the unpaved portions will be paved m the future, at least one-uara oI me paring
lot to be paved each year.
No second was made to this motion.
Councilman Schneider moved to deny the request.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mcnhaney.
Mr. Don Garrett addressed additional points. He stated that one requirement of
this property is that seven.of ten acres be dedicated to the Wolf Pen Creek
Corridor. He added that the temporary parking lot will not be a detriment
because it will be screened properly.
Th.e motion to deny the request passed by a vote of 4-1, Councilman Birdwen
voting against the motion.
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Agenda Item No. ~0 - Hear Vlsitom.
No one spoke.
~ Item No. 21 - Closed sesskm to receive staff relx~
The council did not go into closed session.
No action taken.
_Aaenda Item No. ~3 - Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
~nthie t-IooIcs, -C~ty Secretary
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