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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1981 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1981 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Prause, Jones, Runnels, Student Government Liaison Herring COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Dozier STAFF PRESEMT: City Manager Bardell, City Engineer Ash, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, Tax Assessor-Collector/City Secretary Schroeder, Asst. City Engineer Smith, Traffic Engineer Black, Asst. City ~nager/Finance Director VanDever, Fire Chief Landua, City Attorney Denton VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. A~enda Item No. 1 - Approval of minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, November 11, 1981, Regular City Council Meetin$, November 12, 1981, and the Special City Council Meeting, November 23, 1981. Councilman Boughton stated that Item No. 3 in the Workshop Minutes of November 11, 1981, should state that the Humane Society will contribute to the project instead of the animal shelter. She also stated that the word implied in Item No. 6, Regular Meeting, on November 12, 1981, should be complied. Councilman Boughton moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. A~enda Item No. 2 - A public hearin~ on the Question of rezonin~ a 102 acre tract on ~e north side of Southwest Parkway between Dartmouth Drive and the East Bypass from Single Family District R-1 to Single Family District R-iA, Apartment District R-5, Adminstrative- Professional District A-P, and General Commerical C-1. The application is in the name of J.W. Wood. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item to the council. He stated that this tract is actually 11.49 acres. The tract is located on the north side of Southwest Park- way and is bounded by Southwest Parkway, Dartmouth, and the East Bypass, The tract also abuts Post Oak Mall, Sutton Place, and a City Park. Current zoning adjacent to this area includes R-l, R-2, R-3, and C-1 areas. The current land use plan reflects low and medium density. The Planning and Zoning Commission established a committee to work with the staff, property owners, and area residents in developing a recommendation for land use in this area. After 6 weeks of extensive study of the area, the staff and committee recommend the following: (1) The "core" of the Southwest Parkway area should consist of low-density residential development which should extend southward to and include the area around Central Park, and (2) commercial development should be restricted to areas along Texas Ave. and the East Bypass. The applicant has revised his proposal to reflect the recommended land use and has deleted the R-iA portion of the request. The commission approved the request by a vote of 6-1. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing and asked to hear from those in favor of this re- quest. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 2 J.W. Wood spoke in favor of the rezoning request. He stated that if this rezoning re- quest is approved, the developer could create a subdivision with various land uses. Jerry Miller, 2313 Auburn Ct., stated that he is one of the neighborhood representatives who met with the special subcommittee of P&Z and Mr. Wood. He stated that ke was pleased with the compromise. Mayor Halter asked to hear from those opposed to the rezoning. When no one spoke, Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an ordinance rezonin~ the above tract. Councilman Ringer moved approval of the rezoning request as recommended by staff. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed uanimously. This action created Ordinance No. 1331. A~enda Item No. 4 - A public hearin~ on the question of rezonin~ a 22.37 acre tract on the north side of Southwest Parkway, 600 feet west of the East Bypass from District R-1 to Sinsle Family Distrct R-iA, Apartment District R-3, Apartment District R-5, Administra- tive-Professional District A-P, and Neighborhood Business District C-N. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that this request was tabled by the council on November 12, pending P&Z action on the above agenda item. This tract was included in the P&Z study of Southwest Parkway area. The commission recommended approval of the R-lA, R~3, R-5, & C-N portions. The A-P portion was recommended to be zoned R-3. After discussing the A-P request, the council was reluctant to approve A-P zoning without considering ~ proposal for the zoning of the adjacent properties fronting the East Bypass. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Ron Cruse, owner of the property, stated that he had looked at the overall area after recommendations had been made by the commission when making his decision to request an A-P zone. Councilman Prause asked Mr. Cruse how he felt about R-3 zoning in the proposed A-P area. Mr. Cruse replied that he would like for the council to consider anything but R-3 in that area. Alymer Thompson, Auburn Ct., s~ated his belief that the commerical area was located in a good area next to the A-P zone and high density. Murl Bailey, member of the P&Z Commission, stated that they studied the area at the south- east corner and recommended an A-P, R-3 zone. He offered to answer any questions the council might have on the P&Z recommendations. Councilman Prause asked if the Plan 2000 is recommending a commerical zone for this area. Murl Bailey stated that the Commission looked at the area with the highest zoning being A-P. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 3 Jerry Miller stated that the neighborhood agrees to the proposed zoning of all areas. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Runnels asked the staff how they felt about an A-P versus R-3 zoning. Mr. Callaway stated that the staff did not see any problem with this zoning. He stated he did not feel that the property to the north would develop as R-1. Mayor Halter asked why the P&Z recommended R-3 zoning for the area rather than A-P. Mrs. Ann Hazen, P&Z Member, stated that she voted for R-3 zoning because she did not want the A-P zone to control that area. Councilman Jones moved approval of the tracts as submitted including A-P. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion. Councilman Ringer asked if the 7 acres for A-P zoning would be adequate. Mr. Callaway replied affirmatively. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously, creating Ordinance No. 1332. Agenda Item No. 6 - Public hearing on the question of assessing part of the cost of im- proving ~acArthur Street and Poplar Street. City Engineer Ash presented the item. He stated that the public hearing is one of the five steps in the process of assessing paving projects. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Ed Harris stated that he felt that this was not a priority for the city. He also stated that damages to these streets are due to Mr. Caporina's commerical development. He asked the city to assess the cost to the parties who damaged the roads and who will benefit from the economic gains. Mayor Halter stated that MacArthur Street will never be curbed and guttered at the city's entire expense according to today's policies. He stated that the existing streets through- out College Station are priority projects for the city at this time. Gerald "Butch" Ghutzman stated that he would like to have parking spaces behind his commerical complex and also, if possible, some curb cuts in the project. Mayor Halter stated that the City Council and staff could not address his request at this time. City Engineer Ash noted that the city has certain requirements to be fulfilled before a parking lot can be built. This particular area behind the complex would not be adequate for a parking lot. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 4 Duane Kraemer stated that he was against this assessment. Jane Templeton stated that she also was against the assessment. Shirley Kraemer asserted she was against the assessment because it would not be beneficial to her as an owner. She also reported that she did not receive her letter informing her of this public hearing. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. A~enda Item No. 7 - Consideration of a final plat of Woodson Village, 5th Installment, Section 2. Councilman Jones moved to removed the Woodson Village plat from the table for discussion. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. City Engineer Ash presented the sewer study to the city council. He stated that the staff examined the sewer line problem and proposed two alternative solutions. One alternative would be to open manhold lids on 12"lines, determine sewer line grades, observe dry weather and wet weather flow, and determine if any bottlenecks exist in the lines. This project would cost approximately $15,000 and take 4-6 weeks to complete. At an approximate cost of $40,000, alternate 2 would emphasize a more detailed investigation of the area's sewers. This project would take approximately 3 months. Mr. Garland Cannon stated that the city would leave themselves liable if the City Council approves this plat without clearing up the problems in that area. Mayor Halter stated that the city is not aware of all the problems in the city unless they are informed. Eileen Kuvlesky stated that she has informed the city of sewer problems in the past. Councilman Jones stated that all the problems and studies have been researched. He moved to approve the plat. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Councilman Runnels asked if the City Engineer agreed to the estimated run-off. City Engineer Ash replied that he did agree to the figure. Councilman Prause asked Mr. Ash if after the area has been developed, the 50,000 gallons of water which the houses would be using would "back up" when a storm occured. City Engineer Ash stated that the figure 50,000 gallons was derived from an unusual occurence of maximum water usage at one time in that area. Councilman Runnels asked if this peak flow included rain water run-off, and was told that it did not. 034O2 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 5 The council voted on the motion, which was denied as follows: FOR: Councilman Jones, Councilman Boughton AGAINST: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Runnels, Prause Councilman Prause moved to deny the plat. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Runnels, Prause AGAINST: Councilmen Jones, Boughton Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of preliminary plat of Treehouse Place. Councilman Jones moved to remove this item from the table. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Mayor Halter absent. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the plat. He stated that the staff recommen- dation is that no rear access be required. Councilman Boughton moved to approve the plat as shown. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Mayor Halter absent. Agenda Item No. 9 - CONSENT AGENDA: PLATS: A final plat - Woodway Village Section 2. A final plat - Chimney Hill Townhomes Phase One. A final plat - Chimney Hill Business Park. A final plat - Southwood Valley Section 23. A final plat - Resubdivision of Lots 6-11, Lakeview Acres. A final plat - Resudivision of Lots 39A and 39B, Block 14, Southwood Section 25. A final plat - Emerald Forest Section 5. A preliminary plat - Raintree Section 5. Councilman Runnels asked Mr. Callaway how the Chimney Hill Business Park will be handled. Mr. Callaway stated that the developer has submitted and has had approve the site plan demonstrating how he can use the buildings. The plats were approved by Common Consent. Councilman Jones asked to abstain from any decision of Lots 39A and 39B, Southwood Section 25. Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of application for seismic survey. City Manager Bardell presented the item to the council. He stated that Mr. Chris Mathewson 0 403 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 6 who is a geologist, suggested that Mineral Search, Inc., applicant, be required to show proof of bonding in the event of damages. They also should be required to establish two blast monitoring stations. One at the City Sewage Treatment Plant and the other near the closest private structure or site. Mineral Search, Inc. should also be required to inform all potentially affected citizens of their blasting schedule. Mr. Mathewson stated that his recommendations were suggested for the benefit and protection of all citizens. City Manager Bardell asked Mr. Mathewson what would be the possiblity of indi~riduals informing the city of broken slabs, etc. Mr. Mathewson replied that for this reason he is recommending a monitoring station, which could help determine occurences if they should happen. City Attorney Denton introduced Mr. T.W. Culpepper, of Mineral Search, Inc. to the council and thanked him for his cooperation. Mr. T.W. Culpepper stated that his company doeshave a $1,000~000 bond on this project. They also have done this type of work in other cities. Councilman Ringer moved to approve the permit for a seismic survey. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of request for additional personnel for College Station Police Dept. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of request for additional personnel for the Fire Operation Division of the Fire Department. Mayor Halter asked that these two items be considered together since both were personnel. City Manager Bardell stated that the fire and police departments have filled all the available positions and are requesting that money be allocated to hire additional personnel. The Police Department is request 10 additional positions while the Fire Department is requesting 6 additional positions. Councilman Ringer moved to approve 6 additional positions in the Fire Department and 10 additional positions in the Police Department. The money for these additional positions will be transferred from the General Fund Contingency. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 13 - Hear visitors. Mr. Bill Kuvlesky apologized to Mayor Halter for his insinuations during the meeting. Chris Mathewson, 1307 Glade, asked that the staff look into closing the curb cut in front of the Volkswagon dealership off Holleman Drive. He stated that traffic entering Holleman southbound from Texas Ave. is usually not aware that traffic will be turning right into this driveway. He stated that he has seen many occurrences which have almost caused accidents. 0: 404 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 7 Agenda Item No. 14 - Closed session to discuss personnel [6252-17(5)]. The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Asenda Item No. 15 - Action on closed session. Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the city staff to enter into a contract with Jerry Bishop for engineering work on the construction of Dartmouth and Holleman, and with Joe Orr, Inc. for the engineering works for the construction of the east portion of Dartmouth St. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the city staff to create an additional position in the Utility Department. The position will be a Utility Billing Supervisor requiring approximately $8,000 for the remaining fiscal year, said amount to be appropriated from General Fund Contingency. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The City Council accepted Glenn Schroeder's resignation as City Secretary and congratulated him on his new title as Deputy Finance Director/Tax Assessor-Collector. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Dian Jones as City Secretary/City Registrar. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the City Manager to create a part-time legal secretary position for administration. The money is currently in the administration budget in the amount of approximately $4,000 for the remaining fiscal year. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the staff to create a position of Capital Improve- ments Inspector, and to transfer interest earnings from the Capital Improvements Fund of approximately $20,000 for salary and necessary equipment for this position. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 16 - Adjourn. 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