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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/1983 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1983 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Nemec, Prause, Jones, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, City Planner Mayo, City Attorney Denton, City Secretary Jones, Deputy City Secretary/Council Coordinator Martin, Administrative Asst. Nowlin, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Fire Chief Landua, it. Bernie Kapella, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, Asst. City Planner Longley, City Engineer Pullen, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Asst. Parks and Recreation Director Czimskey, Tax Assessor-Collector Dickson VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Mayor Halter announced the College Station/Bryan Fire Departments football game that will be held on Saturday, February 26th at Tiger Stadium. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approvgl of the minutes of the Special Workshop Meetiqg, Wednesday, February 2, 1983 and the Regular City Council Meeting, Thursday, February 10, 1983. Councilman Ringer pointed out on Page 4, item No. 7 of the February 10th meeting, that his motion should read "council name a committee to review the sign regulations" instead of "staff". Mayor Halter stated that Item No. 4, paragraph 2 of the February 10th meeting was a run-on sentence. On Item No. 15, paragraph 4, he indicated that he asked for "comments from the public" instead of "opening a public hearing". Also, he stated that the sentence before Item No. 8 stating that "Councilman Nemec left the meeting" should indicate that it was due to illness. Councilman Ringer moved approval of the minutes with the above corrections. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 2 - Reconsideration of the question of rezgniqg Tract A Southwood Valley Section 30 from Singl~ Family Residential District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Area Progress Corporation. (83-101) Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated the item had been tabled until the school board could comment on this item. He 003803 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1983 PAGE 2 stated that the staff could not support this rezoning since it does not comply with the comprehensive plan and also because the tract°s proximity to the high school could cause traffic and safety problems. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 4-3 vote, recommended approval of this rezoning. The School Board forwarded a letter recommending for this tract some commercial zone or conditional use that would be compatible with the school. Mayor Halter asked to hear comments from the public. W.D. Fitch, president of the company owning the tract, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He stated that he felt this development would be compatible for the area and should not be a hazard for school children. Pete Normand spoke in favor of the rezoning. He presented the Council with a questionnaire carried to neighborhood residents. He reported that of those who responded, over 87% were in favor of the proposed rezoning. He indicated that he could furnish the names, addresses, and responses of those contacted. ~ayor Halter asked to hear from those in opposition. Sarah Bednarz, Celinda Circle, stated that she felt this type of development would cause problems for the High School and would also cause traffic problems. She indicated that she and some other high school teachers had signed a petition opposing the rezoning. '~artha Hurley stated that she felt the development should be located ~lsewhere in the area due to the safety and traffic problems it would cause ~t this corner. -~huck Giammona indicated that many factors, including safety, the type of ~stablishments to be built, and school and neighborhood needs, were involved and should be given careful consideration. ~ohn Groth stated that denying the use of property because students are irresponsible is not a justified reason to deny its use. He pointed out that parents should support efforts to keep students in school, the school ~afeteria should be competitive in serving good nutritional food, and that ~ public hearing would have to be held before a liquor license could be issued. ~ichael Parsons pointed out that students will go where they want on their Dwn time and a closed campus should solve the problems of students leaving ~ampus. ~harlotte Slack stated that she was opposed to the rezoning and that it is not necessary for alcholic beverages to be accessible right across from ~he high school. O03RO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1983 PAGE 3 Bill Fitch stated that high school students should not have problems crossing the street. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Nemec asked when the light will be installed at the intersection of Welsh and 2818. Director of Capital Improvements Ash replied that the warrant study is in process and the signal is expected to be completed between now and October. Councilman Jones asked if FM 2818 would be widened. Director of Capital Improvements Ash replied that 2818 would be five-lanes wide from FM 2154 to State Highway 6. Councilman Runnels asked if there would be a median or left turn lane. Director of Capital Improvements Ash indicated that probably there will be a continuous left turn lane except at some of the major intersections. Councilman Runnels asked what combinations of zoning for this land would guarantee control of the uses. City Planner Mayo replied that C-N zoning is the only commercial zoning in which the city can control land use. Mr. Fitch's problem is that the size of the tract is too large for C-N zoning. After further discussion, Councilman Ringer moved that staff prepare an ordinance to rezone 2 acres at the corner of Welsh and 2818 to C-N and the remainder of the tract to C-3. Mr. Fitch indicated that he was not objecting to this rezoning. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Prause, Ringer, Runnels, Jones AGAINST: Councilman Nemec This action created Ordinance No. 1411. Agenda Item No. 4 - CONSENT AGENDA: PLATS: Final plat - Shenandoah Phase I. Preliminary plat - Windwood Phases 4, 5, & 6 Councilman Runnels asked that Shenandoah Phase I be removed. Windwood Phases 4,5,& 6 were approved by common consent. 003 05 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1983 PAGE 4 City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that the staff recommends approval of this plat with some changes. Councilman Runnels asked about the streets on the plat and if they were going to cause extension problems in the future. City Planner Mayo replied that future extension is already planned for some streets so there should not be a problem. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the Shenandoah plat. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ~genda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an annexation concept plan. City Planner Mayo presented the item. He displayed a map designating various areas which the staff consider should have council review for possible future annexation. He stated that the staff has started this process because of the growth of the city; land use controls for these ~reas are needed for the future. A utility plan must also be considered. Councilman Nemec asked for the projected cost of providing fire protection, police protection and utilities for the area. ~ity Planner Mayo replied that the Capital Improvements Program is beginning to address the issue. ~he council discussed various issues on the annexation of this land. ~alter asked to hear comments from the public. Mayor Dolly Olden asked why the plans included the land she owned around the city dump. She asked why the city did not annex Foxfire. ~rs. James Creagor asked why her land was split in half on the annexation ~roposal. Iim Gardner asked what the council would be approving at this time and if ~his annexation follows the Plan 2000. ~ouncilman Ringer replied that the City Planner has asked the Council to review the proposed annexation areas before any formal annexation )rocedures will begin. ~fter further discussion, the council agreed to have the staff prepare some ~ost estimates and a projected schedule of time for this proposed )rocedure. ~nda Item No. 6 - Consideration of plans for Neighborhood Park ~Rr_ovements.pr__~_~_~ct____i. 003. 06 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1983 PAGE 5 Asst. Parks and Recreation Director Czimskey presented the item. He showed slides of proposed site plans for six parks including G.K. Fitch Park, Gabbard Park, Lemontree, and iongmire. He indicated the cost of each parks being: G.K. Fitch $50,000, Gabbard Park $65,000, Lemontree $50,000, and Longmire $5,000. After further discussion, Councilman Ringer moved approval of the proposed plans for each of the parks. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of re~qgst to transfer funds from Hotel-Motel Tax con~ngenqy to General Fund for Communit~f Center Opera~ions. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He stated that an additional $25,875.00 needs to be appropriated in the Hotel/Motel Fund for the operation of the Community Center. He indicated that the expenditures are higher than anticipated, primarily in the area of utility usage. Councilman Jones moved approval of the increase of $25,875.00 in appropriation in the Hotel/Motel Fund Community Center operations. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of ordi~99qe relating t9 agreement bet___w__een H_w~.. department and city for R-O-W procurement. City Manager Bardell stated that this Ordinance secured the agreement made between the Hwy. department and city for the R-O-W procurement for the construction on Highway No. 6. Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1412 relating to the agreement between Hwy. department and R-O-W procurement. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of design.on City of College Station seal. City Secretary Jones presented the item. She indicated a need for a new city seal and requested the council's direction on whether or not the design of the seal should be changed to include the current logo. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the purchase of new seal with the design of the current city logo. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of granting a pe~mi~ for_9 detached sign 003807 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1983 PAGE 6 9~_theproposed Exxon Station (Hwy. 6 & Millers Lane). Jimmy Jackson indicated that the height of the proposed sign is 80 ft. He stated that they have been in the process of sign erection since November and they were not made aware of the proposed Ordinance until January 13th. He felt the location of this sign would benefit drivers on State Hwy. 6 bypass. Mayor Halter pointed out that the council is considering an ordinance that would set a time limit for non-conforming signs to conform. Mr. Jackson stated that he was aware of the possibility of having to conform his sign in the future. After further discussion regarding the sign ordinance, Councilman Nemec moved to approval a sign of 80' maximum height for this location. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Secretary to execute a partial_release of paving assessment for Ron Cruse. Tax Assessor-Collector Dickson stated that this request was similar to the two previous ones by Mr. Cruse. Tract 82 is located on Southwest Parkway and Mr. Cruse agrees to pay $10,135.56 of the assessment cost for improving Southwest Parkway. He requests the council to pass a Resolution which would release a part of this tract. Councilman Jones moved approval of Resolution No. 2-24-83-11 releasing a part of the land of this tract. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of an ordinance amendigg the city code relatiq~ to alarm systems. Lieutenant Kapella presented the item. He indicated that the proposed alarm ordinance would allow for the keeping of records relating to alarm systems which are located in various businesses. Also, alarm system malfunctions are addressed by the ordinance. City Attorney Denton pointed out that the major change in the Ordinance is to assess the charge of false fire alarms to businesses which have numerous recurrences. After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1413 relating to Alarm Systems. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 003808 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1983 PAGE 7 Agenda Item No. 13 - Authorization for the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Texas World Speedway for water. City Attorney Denton presented the item. He stated that the current contract has expired and this contract has been negotiated to allow Texas World Speedway to purchase needed water. Texas World Speedway has never caused water shortage problems for the city. Councilman Ringer moved approval of Resolution No. 2-24-83-13 authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Texas World Speedway. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 14 - Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 15 - Closed session to discuss pending litigation [6252-17(e)], land a~quisition ~6252-17(f)], and personnel ~6252-17(g)]. The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 16 - Action on closed session. Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the City Attorney to settle with Alvin Pryatt on a pending law suit. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Councilman Nemec, Councilman Jones, Eddie Schultz, Phil Springer, Bob White, David Hill, and Murl Bailey to the Sign Ordinance Committee. Councilman Jones will serve as Chairman. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 17 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: Uian Jones APPROVED: G°~ry Haler, Mayor 003 09 TIiURSDAY, FI~SIJARY 24, 1983 7:00 P.M. 2. ~ 19. ' 10. 75 14. 30. 15. ~~ 31. 16. 32.