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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/1982 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Nemec, Jones, Runnels, Boughton, Prause, Ringer COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Ford, City Attorney Denton, City Planner Mayo, Asst. Director of Plann. Coordinator/Deputy City Secretary Martin, Parks an¢ Director Beachy, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder Agent Weddle, Administrative Assistant Nowlin, Par' Director Whatley, Tax Assessor-Collector Dickson VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Apprgval of the minutes of the Workshop C~ty Council Meeting~ July 2~, 1982 and the Regular City Council Meeting, .Ju~y 22, 1982. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the minutes as read. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Halter suggested re-ordering Items No. 2 and 3 since both tracts were located next to each other. Councilman Runnels moved to re-order Item No. 2 and 3. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 3 - A Rublic hearing of the question of rezoning a .954 acre tract, part of Block 4, Harvey Hillsides Subdivision, ~r°m ~ri6ultural O~en Space ~istric~ A20 to General Commercial District d-l~ Application is'in t~ ~ame of Margaret Ka~hleen Jordan. [82-126] Margaret Jordan, applicant, explained her proposed plans to build a greenhouse in the area. She noted that she previously had requested a C-1 zoning but was currently seeking a C-3 zoning. Conrad Eugster spoke in favor of the rezoning. He stated that he favored a C-3 zoning because it contained more restrictions. Harvey Hillsides residents Carl Patton and Karen Sarkissian also spoke in favor of a C-3 zoning. When no one else spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 2 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoniq~ a 5.66 acre portion of Block 4, Harvey'Hills~des, located on the south O036O1 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 1982 PAGE 2 side of State Highway 30, approximately 1,136 feet east of iinda Lane,.from A~ricultural-Open District A-O to Commercial Industrial District C-2. The application is in the name of Sherman C1~6~ [82-115] ~genda Item No. 4 - Consideration of a~_ordinance rezoning the above tract. Mayor Halter stated that this was not a public hearing but asked to hear comments from the public. Sherman Click, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning. He stated that he would be using the area for an office building, maintenance shop, and a small shop to build cabinets for about 15 weeks a year. He indicated that the main disagreement with the rezoning of this tract is the small shop in which he would be building the cabinets. He stated that he had met with the residents of the area to discuss his proposal and no agreement was made. He noted that the residents were mainly opposed to the area being rezoned as Industrial usage. He requested that his application be changed from a C-2 rezoning to a C-3 rezoning. Councilman Nemec asked Mr. Click if he no longer had plans to build the cabinet shop. He replied that proposed construction would be a office space, warehouse, and a repair shop. Councilman Nemec asked what is considered a repair shop in our zoning ordinance. city Planner Mayo replied that the zoning ordinance does not clarify the definition of a repair shop. Karl Patton stated that he was not in opposition to the C-3 zoning but did not want to see garages and industrial buildings along this strip. Phillip Goode indicated that he had researched the area and would present his material to the council if doing so would help to achieve the C-3 zoning. City Attorney Denton suggested that the council clarify the present C-3 definition for retail/sales and repair/maintenance shops to avoid future disagreements with the meaning of each. Following further discussion concerning the definition of "repair shop," Ray Ripstine spoke in favor of the C-3 zoning, saying he would like to see the problem alleviated. 003602 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 1982 PAGE 3 Bill Adkins stated that he was one of the original owners of the area property and that this area was reserved for commercial usage along the highway. Sarah June Goode stated that the Central Appraisal District"s valuation of this six acre tract was very high for single family residential acreage and that it should be rezoned as commercial. Jack Chevrette, Kathy Eugster, and Kathy Sarkissian, spoke in opposition to the rezoning without a clear definition of repair shop being determined by the council. Karl Patton stated that, as a developer, he agreed that building houses on said tract would not be economically feasible. After further discussion, Mayor Halter noted that a C-3 zone has more restrictions than a C-2 zone and if the P&Z could recommend a C-2 zone in the area, a C-3 zone should also be suitable. Councilman Prause moved to rezone the .954 acre tract to C-3, creating Ordinance No. 1378. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Nemec, Runnels, Prause, Jones AGAINST: Councilman Ringer Councilman Jones moved to rezone the other tract C-3. The motion died for lack of second. Councilman Jones moved to send this item back to P&Z to review a C-3 zoning. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Phillip Goode presented a map of 1967 which showed how this property was being reserved for future commercial areas. He stated that the land had restrictions designating that all of the land except the front unplatted lots would be residential lots. He included that a residence could not be built on a lot less than 1 1/2 acres. The majority of the land in the area is low density except for the reserve of approximately 24 acres. He stated that 5 acres of commercial density would not affect the area too heavily. He expressed that the item should not be returned to P&Z due to the time already spent. He felt there would be no additional information on the case which would change the P&Z recommendation. 003603 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 1982 PAGE 4 Councilman Boughton stated to Mr. Goode that the council would like to send this back to P&Z for review to make sure that what Mr. Click is proposing to build in the area correlates with C-3 zoning. After further discussion regarding sending the item to P&Z, Councilman Jones and CouncilmanBou~ht~ removed their motion to return it to P&Z. Councilman Jones reinstated his original motion to approve Ordinance No. 1379 rezoning the above property C-3. He included that the Zoning Official of the City would inspect the premises to make sure that the structure and business is in accordance with its zoning. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilman Boughton, Jones, Prause, Runnels AGAINST: Councilmen Nemec, Ringer *Items No. 5 and 7 were discussed together since they are related to the Emerald Forest Additions. Consideration of the ordinances were also discussed together. Agenda Item No. 5 - A public hearing on the question of rezoninq all lots and all blocks of Emerald Forest Phase 6, from Agricultural Open Space District A-O to Single Family Residential ~is~ri6t R-~A.' app~i6at~on is ~n ~he name'o~ H~ldec, Inc. [82-129] Agenda Item No. 7 - A public hearing on the question of rezoninq all lots and all blocks of Emerald Forest Phase 7, from Agricultural Open Space District A-O to Single Family Residential District R-1A~ Applica~ioh is in {he name 6f Hafdec~ Inc. [821130~ Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the items. He stated that both of the R-lA zonings provide for continuation of the Emerald Forest Development. The request is low density in nature and complies with existing land use plans for this area. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. When no one spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 6 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning all lots and all blocks of Emerald Forest Phase 6. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning ali lots and all blocks of Emerald Forest Phase 7. Councilman Ringer moved to approve Ordinance No. 1380 rezoning all lots and blocks of Phase 6, Emerald Forest. 00360 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 1982 PAGE 5 Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to approve Ordinance No. 1381 rezoning all lots and blocks of Emerald Forest Phase 7. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9 - A public hea~in~ on the question of rezoninq a 4.35 acre tract, being a.pqrtion of lot 35R, Block 16, Southwood Vallgy Section 3, from Apartment District R-6 to Planned Unit Development DiStrict 2 Applicat~0n ~ · is in the nam~ of Bandera Construction Co. [82-131] Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the request is a proposed preliminary plat and Planned Unit Development Zoning District on the above location. The lot is located on the south side of Brothers Blvd. between Texas Ave. and Longmire Street. The PUD zoning will be valid for one year or the development will revert to its prior designation. No construction will be allowed in the PUD until the final plats and development plans are approved. Mayor Halter left the meeting for a few minutes. Councilman Boughton opened the public hearing. When no one spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Prause moved approval of Ordinance No. 1382. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Mayor Halter absent. Agenda Item No. 11 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of bids on the following: One (1) 18 HP Diesel Tractor with 60" Mower - Parks Division. One (1) 72-inch Rotary Mower - Parks Division. One (1) Turf Tractor - Parks Division. Two (2) 3/4-ton Cab & Chassis - Electrical Division. One (1) 3/4-ton Crew Cab Pickup - Parks Division. Consideration of bids on One (1) Custom Designed Swimming Pool Air Structure - Parks Division (funding from Parkland Dedication). PLATS: Preliminary Plat - 13.83 Acres on the Herman Krenek Subdivision. [82-313] Councilman Runnels asked to remove the plat on the Krenek Tap Subdivision. 003605 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 1982 PAGE 6 Ail other bids and plats were approved by common consent. Mayor Halter returned to the meeting. Councilman Runnels asked questions regarding the "cut-out" between Block 2 and Block 3 just off Cornell Drive. City Planner Mayo explained that the plan at this time is to reserve the area for a future street if needed when subdivided. The P&Z and staff recommend approval. Councilman Runnels moved to approve the plats with staff recommendations. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 12 - Request for authorization to solicit bids on annex by Community Center. Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He stated that the building next to the Community Center is proposed to become an office building. He requested that the council authorize the staff to solicit bids to repair the building. Councilman Boughton moved to authorize the staff to solicit bids for the annex by the Community Center. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of_E~e~gency Phone System for Parks. Parks and Recreation Director Beachy presented the item. He explained that Mr. Bob Rogers had presented the request for Emergency Phones in the park to the Parks Board. Beachy stated that he was concerned with vandalism and misuse of the proposed phone system. Bob Rogers stated that he would like to see an emergency phone system in the parks so that ambulances, etc. can be called to an emergency needed by dialing 911. He explained the proposed phone system to the council. Councilman Ringer indicated that the memo from the City Manager states that a pay phone which could be used without money for emergencies would be less vulnerable to vandalism and misuse, and probably cost effective. After further discussion regarding the visibility and effectiveness of the phone system in the parks, Councilman Ringer moved to solicit cost information on pay phones. 003606 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 1982 PAGE 7 Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 14 - Discussion of Street Maintenance_program. Public Works Director Ford presented the item. He stated that he has included a memo listing the streets that needing maintenance work. He stated that they are limited in construction time year due to the winter and fall seasons soon arriving. He asked the council to review the list and direct the staff on priority of these streets. Councilman Boughton stated the need to repair the street between Rhett Butler and the access road. She asked that Stallings be included on the major construction list. She asked that Cross St. be listed for repairs for the entire street rather than just from the block of Tauber St. to Stasney. She asked that the following streets be included on the list: Maple, Louise, Cherry, and Haines streets. After further discussion by the council, Councilman Runnels moved to direct the city staff to implement a survey of the street priority maintenance list. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 15 - Jay S~eqcer Wendt and Phillip Blackburn to address the council on development outside the City limits. Spencer Wendt presented the item to the council. He showed the council maps of a subdivision which will be located south of town at the intersection of Hwy. 6 and Barron Road. It is a 159 acre tract with 10 acres reserved in the front for commercial. It will have a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, playground and park area. The remaining 145 acres will be single family dwelling units. He requested that the city provide water services to the area. All dwelling units will conform to the City of College Station's Building Code and setback requirements, and the developers propose to meet all City Codes. He stated that he met with the City Manager on this proposal and was informed that with the additional well in the city, there should be no problem with servicing the area. Mayor Halter stated that the council could not give an answer to his proposal at this time. the matter would have to be discussed with city staff and returned to the council at a later date. Agenda Item No. 16 - Hear visitors. No one spoke. 003607 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12, 1982 PAGE 8 Agenda Item No. 17 - Closed session to discuss personnel [ 6252-17(g~. The council moved to closed session. Agenda Item No. 18 - Action on closed session. Councilman Prause moved to appoint Karen Dickson as a Deputy City Secretary. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 19 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. Gary Halter,. Dian Jone~ity Secretary 003608 GUEST I~GIST~ REGULAR CITY C0tNCIL TBIJ'EH)AY~ AU~.~T 12~ 1982 7:00 P.M. PLFAHE SIiH~ BELOW: 11. 17. 18. 19. 00 20 23. 4e 25. 65 27. 8e 9e 00 31. 2e 33.