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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/1981 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1981 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Runnels, Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Prause, Jones COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever, City Attorney Denton, City Secretary/Tax Assessor- Collector Schroeder, City Engineer Ash, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, City Planner Mayo, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Asst. Engineer Smith, Asst. Planner Longley, Asst. Director of Parks and Recreation Czimskey, Traffic Engineer Black VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of minutes of Workshop City Council Meeting, June 24, 1981, Regular City Council Meeting~ June 25~ 1981~ and Special City Council Meeting~ June 27~ 1981. Betty Blackburn, Brazos County Humane Society, presented an award to Mayor Halter for his help and participation insupporting the Humane Society on building an animal shelter. Councilman Boughton stated that on June 24th's minutes, the date was written as July 24. She also stated that Jim McNamara's name and her name was misspelled on the June 25th's minutes. She stated that the word after used in Item No. 6 on June 25th's minutes should be other. Councilman Ringer stated that was needed to be added to the last sentence in the 5th paragraph of Item No. 4 on the June 25th minutes. Councilman Boughton stated that Item No. 16 should state that the council passed Ordinance No. 1305 on the June 25th minutes. Councilman Ringer moved approval of the minutes as corrected. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 2 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning portions of a 33.7 acre tract located south of Luther Street and 500 feet of Wellbord Road from Single Family District R-i, Apartment District R-6, and Neighborhood Business District C-N, to Single Family District R-1A~ Duplex District R-2~ Townhouse District R-3~ an~ Apartment District R-4. The application is in the name of Mohawk~ Ltd. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented and explained the rezoning request to the council. He stated that the applicants'intentions are to develop 323 units at an average density. He stated that access to the development and utilities were inade- quate. The applicant is aware of these problems and is prepared to improve W. Luther 03; 64 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 2 Street and extend Holleman in order to provide access to the area. He stated that any development of this tract would require an extension of utilities. The P&Z is recommending approval of this rezoning. Councilman Boughton asked if the improvements of Luther Street would include curbing and guttering. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway stated that he believed that curbing and guttering of Luther Street is proposed in the improvements. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing and asked to hear from those in favor of and opposed to the rezoning. When no one spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above property. Councilman Runnels asked if Luther Street would be wide enough for the traffic that will be using the road. City Engineer Ash stated that the road would not until the improvements are completed. Mayor Halter asked questions concerning the owners of the surrounding properties and the access of right-of-ways to widen the streets. After further discussion by the council, Councilman Boughton moved to approve the re- zoning request. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. This created Ordinance No. 1308. Agenda Item No. 4 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 22.34 acre tract located on the east side of Texas Avenue between Millers Lane and Morsans Lane~ and being all or parts of Lots 6 through 11; Lakeview Acres Addition from Single Family District R-1 and Mobile Home District R-7 to General Commercial District C-1. Th~ application is in the name of Phyllis Gene Hobson. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented and explained the rezoning requests. He stated that the plan calls for the extension of FM 2818 which is adjacent to this tract. The streets and utilities in this area are inadequate to support the development of the tract as commercial or residential. Water and sewer extensions can solve the utility problems while improvements to Millers Lane and Morgans Lane will provide alternative access and minimize access to Texas Avenue. He stated that contributing aspects to rezone this property included that the area was located on a large tract at an intersection of a major street. The large tract represents an improvement over the small C-1 and R-7 tracts that now exist. Also, the size of the tract allows for development of an access and circulation system. 03ZS ' MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 3 He stated that the only concerns are that the area around this tract is residential areas and that the property is comprised of several owners. He stated that a buffer would be needed if the property is not rezoned to a higher density. The P&Z did recommend the rezoning of a 200'-300' A-P buffer on the northeast border of the property and the balance be rezoned as C-1 providing a vacating plat is filed before final rezoning. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing and asked to hear from those in favor of the rezoning. Phyllis Hobson, representing the owner and applicant, stated her favortism for the rezoning. She stated that she had met with the owners on the problems Mr. Callaway had stated earlier to the council and sees no problem with solving them. Judy Goddard, also stated that she was one of the owners and supported the rezoning. Mayor Halter asked to hear from those opposed. Clint Bertrand stated that he is opposed to all of the property being rezoned to C-1. He stated that the property needed a buffer behind it. Asenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezonin8 the above 22.34 acre tract. Councilman Dozier asked what the status was of the West Bypass extension. Mayor Halter stated that it is to be done by the Texas Dept. of Highways and is on their 20 year plan and at this time there is no money to complete the Bypass. Councilman Runnels asked if the stipulation that a vacating plat be provided is necessary. City Planner Mayo stated that it was not essential but would help in planning of the area for future projects. Councilman Dozier asked how much of the lot is platted. He also stated that rezoning this could create a mixture of zoning that were not compatible. Councilman Prause asked how much of C-1 developed lots are planned now for commercial use in that area. City Planner Mayo stated that this is the reason why the staff is recommending that large areas be developed as commercial instead of a lot of small commercial businesses spread out in different areas. Councilman Dozier stated that rezoning this property to C-1 and denying other areas around this property C-1 could create "spot zoning". MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 4 After further discussion by the council, Councilman Ringer moved approval of the rezoning with the stipulation that a 192 ft. strip in the back be rezoned as A-P and the remaining as C-l, subject that the ordinance not be signed until a final plat is approved by the council. Phyllis Hobson requested that this motion be voted on with the stipulation that she has 7 days to visit with Mr. Dan Williams, one of the owners, due to his request that his property is to be rezoned only to C-1. She stated that part of his land would be in the A-P zoning. Mr. Mayo pointed out that Mr. Williams's signature would be required on the plat that was made a part of the motion. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Prause, Jones, Runnels AGAINST: Councilman Dozier This created Ordinance No. 1309. Agenda Item No. 6 - Discussion and consideration of lishtin$ $irls softball field at Lemon Tree Park. David Morris, President of the Girls Softball Association, stated that the association now has about 400 girls mhd boys participating in softball with about 25 teams com- peting. He stated that the association would like to see the lights put back up at Lemon Tree Park so that they could get in more games. He also stated that this type of ball for youth is less controversal with late games and trash. He was sure that the ball field would not be used late at night and it would also not be misused. He also presented a petition signed by various parents stating their requests for the lights to be put back up. After further discussion by the council, Councilman Jones moved to re-install the lights at Lemon Tree Park with restrictions on the times that it is used. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Dozier absent from the room at the time. Agenda Item No. 7 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of bids of Sewer Lines in Central Park. Consideration of bids on Distribution Substation Material. Consideration of bids on Picnic Pavillion in Central Park. PLATS: A final plat - Lots 12A and 12B; College Hills Woodlands Estates Mayor Halter stated that the city staff asked that the consideration of bids for sewer lines for Central Park be removed. The owner of the property adjacent to the park asked for a sewage line easement through the park The city will give the ease- ment and in return the owner will build the sewer line at no cost to the city. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 5 Councilman Boughton asked that the bids for the Distribution Substation Material be removed for further discussion. Councilman Jones asked that the consideration of bids on Picnic Pavillion in Central Park also be removed for further discussion. The plat was approved by Common Consent. Councilman Boughton asked questions concerning the figures of the bids from LEW, Inc. being a $49.00 difference on the bid sheet and Mr. Charles Freemen's letter. Mr. John Denison stated that the $49.00 difference is due to the cost of $10.00 per thousand added for performance bo~d. Councilman Boughton moved to award the bids for Distribution Substation Material to the lowest bidders. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Jones asked if GP Construction Company was an out-of-town contractor. Parks and Recreation Director Beachy stated that it was an out-of-town contractor Councilman Ringer moved approval of the recommendations by the city staff to accept the bid of GP Constrmction Company. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of an ordinance determinin8 to assess a part of the cost of improvin~ a portion of Southwest Parkway from Texas Avenue to S.H. 6 Bypass, the City of College Station, Texas against abutting property and the owners thereo~; adopting engineerin8 roll, and providin$ for notice of hearins. City Engineer Ash presented and explained the ordinance to the council. He stated that this is to be passed by the council before a public hearing will be held. Councilman Dozier moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1310. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. A~enda Item No. 9 - Hear visitors. Cliff Junek, owner of Woodstone Audio, stated that he believes that it is unfair competition to businesses that are established in College Station to allow for intinerant vendors to purchase a $10 permit to sell items which were bought at liquidation sales and reselling them at reduced prices. these type of sales should be looked into due to the fact that the itinerant vendors are not paying city taxes. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1981 7:00 P.M. PAGE 6 Agenda Item No. 10 - Closed session to discuss personnel 6252-17(g) and land acquisitions 6252-17(f). The council moved to closed session to later reopen to the public. Asenda Item No. 11 - Action on closed session. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the Priority list of the Plan 2000 Consultants. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Jones absent. Councilman Ringer moved to recommend that a commitee be appointed consisting of a Director of Planning, City Engineer, representative of City Council, representative of Planning and Zoning, representative of. Parks Board, developer, representative of Real Estate interest, homebuilder, architect, and an engineer to review the city's development controls ordinances, and make recommendations to the City Staff, Council, and P&Z as to what might be necessary to improve these. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed by the following vote: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Prause, Runnels AGAINST: Councilman Dozier Councilmen Ringer volunteered to be representative for the council. Councilman Runnels moved to approve O~dimamce #1311 that would allow the city to buy land s~uth of the city for future municipal use. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Jones absent. Agenda Item No. 12 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. ATTEST:/~ "Gl~'nn Schro'~d-e-r, City-Secretary Gary Ha lt~,~or June 18, 1981 Dear Sirs, As concerned citi=ens and parents of girls and boys participating in the summer softball program administrated by the College Station Girls Softball Association in cooperation with the College Station Parks Dept. and Community Education we request the city to put the lights back up on Anderson Ballfield. This is the field located in what is now called Lemon Tree Park. In 1976 a bond issue was passed of which proposition four provided for a lighted ballfield at this location for girls softball and or little league. The lights where purchased and installed. However shortly thereafter the lights where taken down. Since that time the lights have been in storage and a lot of investment down the drain. The lights are needed so that more games can be played on this field. We are growing in numbers every year, with nearly 100 more youth this year over 1980. The city as spent alot of money on this field and the lights would greatly return some good from thig investment. We do hope that the council will take a positive look at this and return to the people of College Station what was voted for some five years ago. Thankyou for your consideration. O3Z?X June 18, 1981 Dear Sirs, As concerned citizens and parents of girls and boys participating in the summer softball program administrated by the College Station Girls Softball Association in cooperation with the Oollege Station ParEs Dept. and Community Education we request the city to put the lights back up on Anderson Ballfield. This is the field located in what is now called Lemon Tree Park. In 1976 a bond issue was passed of which proposition four provided for a lighted ballfield at this location for girls softball and or little league. The lights where purchased and installed. However shortly thereafter the lights where taken down. Since that time the lights have been in storage and a lot of investment down the drain. ~e lights are needed so that more games can be played on this field. We are growimg in numbers every year, with nearly 100 more youth this year over 1980. The city as spent alot of money on this field and the lights would greatly return some good from this investment. We do hope that the council will ~ake a positive look at this and return to the people of College Station what was voted for some five years ago. Than~you for your consideration. 03; 73 June 18, 1981 Dear Sirs, As concerned citizens and parents of girls and boys participating in the summer softball program administrated by the College Station Girls Softball Association in cooperation with the College Station Parks Dept. and Community Education we request the city to put the lights back up on Anderson Ballfield. This is the field located in what is now called Lemon Tree Park. Im 1976 a bond issue was passed of which propositiom four provided for a lighted ballfield at this location for girls softball and or little league. The lights where purchased and installed. However shortly thereafter the lights where taken down. Since that time the lights have been in storage and a lot of investment down the drain. The lights are neede~ so that more games cam be played on this field. We are growing in numbers every yes. r, with nearly 100 more youth this year over 1980. The city as spent alot of money on this field and the lights would greatly return some good from this investment. We do hope that the council will take a positive look at this and return to the people of College Station what was voted for some five years ago. ~han~you for your consideration. 03275 GUEST REGISTER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1981 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 12. 13. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 14. 31. 15. 16. 32. 33. 17. 34.