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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/26/1990 - Regular Minutes City Council ~INUTES C~TY COUNCIL REGULAR~EETING THURSDA¥~ ~UL¥ 26~ L990 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Crouch, McIlhaney, Gardner, Birdwell, Schneider STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, Assistant city Manager Brymer, Assistant City Manager Woody, Executive Director Management Services Piwonka, Executive Director Fiscal/Human Resources Harrison, city Attorney Locke, City Secretary Hooks, Public Information officer Calliham, Development Services Director Ash, City Engineer Pullen, Senior Planner Kee, Community Development Director Fette, Asst. PARD Director Ploeger, PARD Director Beachy VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda It-m No. 1 - CONSENT AGENDA. (1.1) Approval of the minutes of the Council's Workshop Meeting, July 11, 1990, and the Regular Meeting, July 12, 1990. (1.2) Approval of a request to purchase engineering services on Greens Prairie Substation from Young & Associates Engineering, Inc. through Texas Municipal Power Agency, total purchase $100,000 (funds available in URB 84, ET1000 Bond). (1.3) Approval of a request to purchase miscellaneous materials for electric transmission loop and additions to 12.5 KV distribution system, total purchase $187,456 (funds available in URB 84 bond, miscellaneous projects. (low bidders did not meet specifications). (1.4) Approval of award of contract to White Pump Service of Hearne to remove and dispose of three underground fuel storage tanks (low bidder meeting specifications, $11,608.70). (1.5) Approval of 1990-91 Community Development Budget, inclusive of 1990-91 Community Development final statement. (recommended as amended at the July 12th council meeting). (1.6) Approval of bids for Central Park playground improvements. (recommend award to low bidder LPL Construction Company, $27,870, FY 89-90 General Fund budget). (1.7) Approval of Preliminary Plat - Greensworld Phase I (90-300) (P&Z recommended approval). (1.8) Approval of Final Plat - Revised Plat - SW Plaza Phase I, Lots 1 & 2, Block 15. (P&Z recommended approval). (1.9) Consideration of an amendment to the contract with Texas Commercial Waste for the collection of recyclables. 007919 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 26, 1990 Page 2 Mayor Ringer removed Agenda Item No. 1.9 and Agenda Item No. 1.5. Councilman Birdwell removed Agenda Item No. 1.6. Agenda Item No. 1.5: CD Director Dan Fette came forward. Mayor Ringer stated that he removed this item because of the previous action by the Council to reinstate $24,000 to the CDBG fund and asked the Joint Relief Funding Review Committee to allocate these funds to public service agencies that were not previously funded. Councilman Brown commented that he would like to raise the amount for BVCASA: New Beginnings to $20,000. Chairman of the Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Bob Fleischer explained the steps taken to derive at this amount. Councilman Birdwell mentioned that he received a letter from Congressman Barton inviting him to attend a public meeting on federal funds for local agencies. He suggested waiting on the approval of the proposed budget until such action is taken by the federal government. City Manager Ragland pointed out that the community development office has a deadline requirement, but the city can amend the budget at a later date. Councilman Birdwell moved to accept the recommendations of the Committee as presented. And, if federal funding is granted and additional community development funds are not necessary, then an amendment could be submitted thereafter. The motion was seconded by Councilman McIlhaney which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 1.6 Councilman Birdwell commented that he does not feel the playground equipment is neither unsafe or outdated. Councilman McIlhaney moved to accept staff's recommendation. motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider. The Asst. PARD Ric Ploeger explained why the Parks Dept. is requesting new equipment. The vote was taken and motion carried by a vote of 6-1, Councilman Birdwell voting against. 00792 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 26, 1990 Page 3 Agenda Item No. 1.9 City Attorney Locke explained that the insurance endorsement has been modified by Texas Commercial Waste. Staff is satisfied with the new endorsement. Councilman Schneider moved approval of the amendment to the contract with Texas Commercial Waste. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crouch which carried unanimously, 7-0. Aqenda Item No. 2 - ~ public hearinq on the question of closinq Holik Btreet. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Aqenda Item No. 3 - & public hearlnq on the question of rezoninq two (2) lake tracts totallinq 7.27 acres from R-3 Townhouses to R-1 Single Family Residential and one (1) tract consisting of 15.769 acres of land from ~-O &qricultural Open to R-1 Sinqle Family Residential. &pplicant is Buchanan Boil Mechanics, Inc. Senior Planner Kee explained this request. She described the area zoning as A-O to the north and east, R-1 to the south, and C-1 to the west. The land use plan reflects the area as low density residential. She provided slides showing the area. She remarked that the homeowner's association supports the request on the basis that the lake tracts will remain lakes and not developed. The developer assured the homeowners at the P&Z meeting that this is true. Planning and Zoning members approved the request unanimously. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Mr. Glen Rierson of 1310 Sussex Drive, addressed the Council. He is the Co-Director of the Woodcreek Community Association. He referred to the slide depicting the application map. Mr. Rierson stated that Mr. Adams, the developer, plans to plat 74 lots and the common area will remain dedicated and open. He stated that the homeowner's association is supportive of the rezoning request. Mr. Travis Plumlee, 9200 Shadowcrest, came forward to voice his opposition to the rezoning request. He referred to the map and pointed out the location of his home relative to the requested rezoning area. He noted that he experienced flooding problems at 00792! City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 26, 1990 Page 4 his home and the surrounding acreage. He concluded by stating that he has received excellent service from the City. Mr. John Peters of Buchanan Soil Mechanics addressed the Council. He pointed out the drainage channel moves toward the city park area. Mr. Rierson emphasized that flooding has not occurred at Mr. Plumlee's home. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. &qenda Item No. 4 - Consideration of mn ordinmnoe rezoning two (2) lake tracts totalling 7,27 mores from R-3 Townhouses to R-X Single Family Residential and one (1) tract consisting of 15.769 acres of land from ~-O ~qrioulturml Open to R-1 Sinqle Family Residential. C90-105) Councilman Birdwell moved approval of Ordinance No. 1853. motion was seconded by Councilman Brown. The Councilman Crouch asked if some indication could be made regarding some of the drainage problems addressed tonight. Mayor Ringer replied that a note may be added to the plat to include these concerns. Councilman Birdwell stated that these concerns can be addressed at the appropriate time when the plat is submitted. Councilman Gardner suggested that this request be considered separately. Councilman Birdwell moved to divide the motion and consider the rezoning request separately. The motion was seconded by Councilman Schneider which carried unanimously, 7-0. The council unanimously approved the first portion of the motion to rezone two (2) lake tracts totalling 7.27 acres from R-3 Townhouses to R-1 Single Family Residential. Councilman Gardner referred to the second portion of the motion to discuss the one tract of land. He stressed that action on this item should be delayed until other issues (drainage) are resolved. The second portion of the motion to rezone one (1) tract consisting of 15.769 acres of land from A-0 Agricultural Open to R-1 Single Family Residential passed by a vote of 6-1, Councilman Gardner voting against the motion. Ordinance 1853 was approved as presented. 007922 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 26, 1990 Page 5 agenda Item No. 5 - A public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1638 specifically providing definition and parking requirements for "Group Housing" a~d listinq said use as conditional in certain zoninq districts. Ms. Kee explained this item while presenting slides. She stated that this housing concept allows for a structure to have multiple units where more than 4 unrelated persons may reside together in an individual unit. However, the concept is not a dorm or room- ing house by definition. The parking requirement for this use would be 2 spaces for each bedroom in a unit. She added that this housing type is a conditional use and easily adaptable for fraternities or sororities. The P&Z recommended approval by a 3-1 vote. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Mr. Edsel Jones addressed the Council. He stated that the plans are to occupy small fraternities, less than 50 members. He added that there would be one person per bedroom. Councilman Schneider asked if he has selected a location. Mr. Jones replied that he is looking at a site across the railroad track, at the extension of Southwest Parkway. He added that the financing would be allocated from a limited partnership. He mentioned that he has received interest from the fraternities. Mr. Jones remarked that he is seeking approval of the concept by the council. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 6 - Consideration of an ordiaa~oe amendinq th~ Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Brown moved approval of Ordinance No. 1854 amending the Zoning Ordinance, by adding a definition and parking requirements for "Group Housing" and listing said use as conditional. The motion was seconded by Councilman McIlhaney which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. ? - Consideration of a resolution authorizing the MaYor. City Manager and City Attorney to acquire 11.41 acres ou~ of a 24.9? acre tract in the Augustus Babille Survey for use a~ an Electrical Substation and Utility Easements by the cities of College Station and Bryan, Texas. 007925 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 26, 1990 Page 6 City Attorney Locke explained that she is requesting author- ization to purchase the site at Arrington and Greens Prairie Road for the location of the substation. The acquisition of the property would be in fee simple with two supporting easements. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of Resolution No. 7-26-90-7. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brown which carried unanimously, 7-0. Aqenda Item No. 8 - Hear Visitors. Mr. Sherman Click, 1020 Holt, addressed the Council. He pointed out that the joint landfill space is disappearing quickly. He stated that there are many people waiting in line at the dumpsite to dispose of their garbage. He encouraged the Council to closely watch how quickly the space is disappearing. Aqenda Item No. 9 - Closed session to receive staff report [6252- 17 ¢2) (r)] and discuss personnel F6252-17(2) (~)1. (9.1) Staff Report [6252-17(2) (r) ] A. Legal Report (9.2) Personnel [6252-17(2) (g) ] A. Discussion of Citizen Committee Appointments The council convened into closed session at 8:10 p.m. Agenda Item No. 10 - Action on closed session. The council reconvened into open session at 9:47 p.m. No action was taken. Aqenda Item No. 11 - Adjourn. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m. City Secretary Codnie Hooks APPROVED: 007924 GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY 26, i990 7:00 P.M. il. 12. 14. o 15. 16. 17. 10. 20. 007929