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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1982 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES P~I~CITYCOUNCILMEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL Mt~B~ PRES~: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Prause, Jones, Runnels, Student Government Liaison Herring COUNCIL MI~BERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRES~: City Manager Bardell, City Planner Mayo, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Council Coordinator/Deputy City Secretary Martin VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of proclamation for Society of Professional Journalists designating March 16~ 1982 as "Freedom of Information Day" in College Station. Mayor Halter signed the proclamation designating March 16, 1982 as "Freedemof Information Day". Agenda Item No. 2 - Approval of the minutes of the Special Workshop City Council Meeting, February 17~ 1982 Workshop City Council Meeting,. February 23~ 1982~ and the Regular City Council Meeting~ February 24, 1982. Councilman Ringer pointed out on the February 23, 1982 minutes, that he was listed as absent at that meeting but did attend the meeting late. Councilman Boughton asked that on the February 17, 1982 minutes, Item No. 5, third para- graph the word update be change to formulate to clarify the meaning of the sentence. Councilman Runnels meved to approve the minutes including all suggested modifications. Councilman Boughton seconded the motionwhich passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 3 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 21.98 acre tract in the Crawford Burnett League, located on the north side of F.M. 2818 approximately 360' west of the intersection of F.M. 2818 and Holleman Drive from Single Family R-1 to Apartment Low Density R-4. The application is in the name of Bar "6" Properties. [82-101] Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item to the council. He stated that the proposed tract is located on the north side of F.M. 2818 approximately 360' west of Holle- man Drive. The area is reflected as Low Density Residential Area on the Comprehensive Plan Abutting tracts are zoned R-7 Mobile Home, R-5 Apartments, and R-1 Single Family and are currently vacant. The applicant has designed utility improvements to serve the property. The Commission tabled this item on January 7, 1982 for study of this area. The Cc~mission rec~m-ended approval of this request by a vote of 6-1 on February 4, 1982. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jerry Bishop, one of the owners of the property, stated that a natural buffer of trees separates the proposed tract and the adjacent 40 acre residential___t-ract. He pointed out a need for additional apartments throughout the city. The owners will make the utility improvements for the property. 003h6 . MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ME'rING THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 2 Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 4 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Dozier moved to approve Ordinance No. 1345 rezoning the 21.98 acre tract west of Woodway Village from R-1 to R-4. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 5 - A public hearing on the Question of rezoning a 9.0 acre tract located on the north side of Krenek Tap Road approximately 2000' east of Texas Avenue. The application is in the name of Jim Behling. [82-110] Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item to the council. He stated that the tract is located on the north side of Krenek Tap Road 2000' east of Texas Avenue and abuts an existing mobile home park and an existing single family residence. The requested rezoningwould allow a maximum of 125 dwelling units. The area is reflected as low density residential on the current land use plan. Water and sewer capacity is adequate for the rezoning requested. The c~ut~ission recommended approval of the request by a vote of 5-0 with one absention and one cc~nissioner absent. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jim Behling, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning request. He stated that townhcmes are proposed to be built and he would have no objection to R-3 zoning for the area. After further discussion, Mayor Halter asked to hear from those present who opposed. John Honea, 819 Krenek Tap Road and petitioner against duplexes in the area, stated that he is opposed to R-2 rental-type structures for this area. He stated that he was not against the contruction of to~nhcmes but would like a restriction against duplexes. Agenda Item No. 6 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. John Honea withdrew his petition on the basis that R-3 zoning will not allow duplexes in this area. Councilman Dozier moved to approve Ordinance No. 1346 rezoning the 8.97 acre tract from R-1 to R-3, with notation duly made of council assurance to the landowners that duplexes will not be developed in the area. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Councilman Prause asked if tabling the item would be better until the exclusion of duplexes frcm R-3 is passed by the council. City Attorney Denton explained various considerations involved in tabling this item. Councilman Runnels moved to table this itemuntil action is taken to exclude duplexes in R-3 zones. 003 ;5 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ME~TING THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 3 Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which vms denied as follows: FOR: Councilmen Runnels, Ringer, Prause AGAINST: Mayor Halter, Councilman Boughton, Dozier, Jones The motion to pass Ordinance No. 1346 was voted on and passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Prause, Dozier, Jones AGAINST: Councilman Runnels Agenda Item No. 7 - A public hearing and consideration of preliminary plat for 1st Resubdivision of Block S - University Park Phase II. [82-300] City Planner Mayo presented the item to the council. He stated that this item was tabled on February 11, 1982 until a study could be done on the park. The developer has met with the city staff, and has submitted a revised plat. The configuration of the parkland has been changed and an access easement has been added as a temporary extension of the park Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. J.W. Wood stated that he was informed by the staff members of the Parks and Recreation Department that they would like to look at the re-shaping of the park. Wood's firm will be meeting with the Parks and Recreation Department and will submit a revised plat if needed. Mark Parlton pointed out that an oil well would be drilled in that area. Councilman Ringer moved to removed this item from the table. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to approve the preliminary plat. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: One (1) ~ ton Pick up truck - Engineering Division [C.I.P. Inspector] Miscellaneous Galvanized and Brass Fittings - PVC Pipe and Fittings - Water Meter Boxes - for water and sewer inventory. PLATS: Preliminary plat - Brush Park Subdivision. [82-305] Final plat - Courtyard Apartments Subdivision. [82-214] Final plat - Eastmark Subdivision Phase I. [89.-9.15] The bids and plats were approved by c~-~-on consent. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of Resolution No. 03-11-82-09 authorizing application for grant to support augmentation of juvenile unit. City Manager Bardell presented the item. He stated that this Resolution allows the city MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, ~[tRCH 11, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 4 staff to apply for a federal grant to support the juvenile unit at the police station. Councilman Dozier moved to approve Resolution No. 03-11-82-09. Councilman Boughton seconded the motionwhich passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of revised amortization schedule on Certificate of O5ligation 00003 payable to Bob Spearman. City Attorney Denton presented the item. He stated that the original Certificate of Obligation set forth a level 7 year reduction of principal which was incorrect. The proposed ordinance contains a revised payment schedule correcting the previous one. Councilman Dozier moved to pass Ordinance No. 1347 correcting the payment schedule of the Certificate of Obligation 00003. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. A~enda Item No. 11 - Consideration and authorization to transfer funds from Sanitation Fund Contingency for Engineering Survey studies for landfill expansion. City Manager Bardell presented the item to the council. Re asked the council to transfer approximately $13,000 from Sanitation Fund Contingency to pay for Engineering Survey studies by Riewe and Wisohmeyer for landfill expansion. Councilman Boughtonmoved to transfer $13,000 from the Sanitation Fund Contingency. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of ordinance adopting Street Assessment Policy. City Attorney Denton presented the ordinance. Councilman Deziermoved to pass Ordinance No. 1348 adopting the street assessment policy previously discussed and agreed upon at a Workshop meeting. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Councilman Prause stated that a 25% reduction of the cost of the assessment for side streets was too much. The motion was voted on and passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Hatler, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozer, Jones, Run~els AGAINST: Councilman Prause Agenda Item No. 13 - Rear visitors. No one spoke. 003 67 MINUTES REGUIAR CITY 00UNCIL MERrING THURSDAY, MARC~ 11, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE Agenda Item No. 14 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. Dian Jones, C~ Secretary 003 68 GUEST REGI~ REGULAR CITY ~IL )~-TING TgUIISDAY, K~tIfH 11, 1982 7:00 P.~. I~.WASE SIGN 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 4e 25, 6e e 27, 10, 11, 9e 12, 30, 13, 31, 14, 32, 15, 33, 6® 34, 17, 35, 003/ 70