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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/1976 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting April 22, 1976 7'00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Gardner, Halter, Dozier, Hazen, Stephenson, Dozier; City Manager Bardell; City Planner Mayo; Planning Assistant Longley; City Engineer Ash; Director of Public Works Ford; Administrative Secretary Moss MEMBERS AB SENT' None VISITORS PRESENT' See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of meetings of April 5, April 8 and April 14, 1976. Mayor Bravenec pointed out that the minutes of the April 14 meeting should indicate that Councilman Dozier was appointed Chairman of the Committee to study the Lone Star Gas rate increase. Mayor Bravenec also stated that in the April 14 meeting, Mr. R. K. Bubser had been appointed to the Community Appearance Committee. Councilman Ringer noted that Mr. Bill Lancaster should be noted as being appointed to the Parks and Recreation Committee. There being no objections, Mayor Bravenec declared the minutes approved as amended. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. Mrs. Margaret Van Bavel presented a plaque listing th'e College Station citizens who had contributed to the Bicentennial Arbor Day project. Mr. Bill Plapp of 1003 Glade Street read a statement in support of the recent charter amendment. .Agend. a Item NO... 3 ._-_- A publi.c, heari.ng on the question of rezoning all of Lots 1,2, and 3, Block D, College He. igbts- Addition from Duplex Residential District R-2 to General Comnnercial District C-1. The request being in the name of Tri- County Teachers' Credit Union. Mayor Bravenec opened the public hearing. Mr. Joe Hegor, attorney for Tri-County, spoke in support of the request and presented maps and supportive data. Mayor Bravenec asked Mr. Hegor if the Credit Union would be willing to accept the stipulation that no curb openings be granted on University Drive. Mr. Clyde Wehunt, President of Tri-County, stated that, at the present time, they planned to have their access off of MacArthur Street. Dr. Vergil Stover spoke stating that the Planning and Zoning Commission was concerned that the rezoning and development of small commercial sites along major streets would tend to create traffic circulation problems. Councilman Gardner suggested the establishment of an Administrative-Professional zone and asked Mr. Wehunt if the Credit Union would be willing to have their property rezoned from C-1 to Administrative-Professional if such a zone were established. Mr. Wehunt stated that this would be acceptable. ~~~ MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting April 22, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Mayor Bravenec pointed out that it was unlikely that the City Council would approve any curb cuts on University Ave. and in fact probably would not be willing to. 8rant rezoni_ng if a c~urb cut was. necespary. Mr. Wehunt stated that_he under.stood thms. Councilman Gardner pointed out that all lots in this area could have their access onto either MacArthur or Nimitz Street. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of an ordinance rezoning all of Lots 1,2, and 3~ Block D, Col.l~ege .Heights Addition at the .coroner of MacArthur Street and University Drive from Duplex. Resi.dyntial District R-2 to General Commercial District C-1. Councilman Halter moved that Ordinance No. 1017 be adopted rezoning all of Lots 1,2, and 3, Block D of the College Heights Subdivision from Duplex Residential District R-2 to Neighborhood Business District C-N with the understanding that if an Administrative-Professional zone were established, this property would be §o rezoned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ringer and approved with Councilman Gardner abstaining. .Agenda Item No. 5 -- A .public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 to allow fraternity _or sorority houses in certain commercial and apartment zones as a conditional use. City Planner Mayo spoke to explain the intent of the proposed amendment. Mrs. Kathy Leabo spoke representing the sorority groups. Mrs. Leabo explained the sororities' intentions in leasing space in the Sauseiito Apartments. City Planner Mayo stated that the passage of the proposed ordinance would not effect the sororities which had already leased space. Mrs. Leabo passed out floor plans showing how the apartment units would be re- arranged to house the sororities. Councilman Halter stated that his main concern was the increased parking require- ments at this apartment complex generated by the presence of the sororities. Mrs. Leabo stated that the members planned to carpool whenever possible. Mrs. Jean Ringer stated that one reason that the sororities had chosen this location was because it was on the shuttlebus route. Councilman Gardner suggested that the sororities purchase adjoining commercial property for additional parking. Mr. John Sandstedt spoke representing the Sigma Chi fraternities and other Greek organizations on campus. Mr. Sandstedt stated that the proposed ordinance would force the fraternities into zoning classifications in which land prices would be restrictive to them. Mr. Sandstedt requested that the proposed ordinance be reconsidered and the fraternities given an opportunity to provide their opinions a_p~d suggestions. Mayor Bravenec pointed out that the proposed ordinance would remove fraternities and sororities from R-7 zones but add them as an allowed conditional use in C-1 zones. Mayor Bravenec added that the new ordinance would provide for public hearings before a fraternity or sorority could be permitted. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting April 22, 1976 7'00 P.M. Page 3 Mr. John McClain, a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Gordon Davis, advisor of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment. City Planner Mayo stated that the intent of the ordinance was to afford citizens in the neighborhood of proposed fraternities and sororities an opportunity to be heard. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 to allow fraternity or sorority houses in certain commercial and apartment zones as a conditional use. Councilman Stephenson moved that this ordinance be tabled and reconsidered at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and approved with Councilman Hazen voting against. Agenda Item Nos. 7 & 8 were withdrawn from consideration. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Discussion of proposed seal coat program for streets. Director of Public Works Ford explained the seal coat program. Councilman Dozier moved to approve the seal coat street program. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 10 -- Consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 815, an ordinance providing for requireemnts for deposits for utility services by deleting certain provisions of Ordinance Np.~.815 and providing for an effective date. City Manager Bardell explained the proposed amendment. Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 1018 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ringer and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Consideration_ _of .report of the Capital Improvements Committee. Councilman Halter moved that a special meeting be set to consider this item. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously approved. The Council set Tuesday, April 27 at 4'00 P.M. for a special meeting to consider this item. Agenda Item No. 12 -- Consideration of a final plat - Foxfire Subdivision in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction east of the East Bypass. Mr. Ford read two notes to be affixed to the plat; one stating that septic tank installations would be to City specifications and another which stated that any Olg "F MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting April 22, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 4 future sewer service to the platted lots would be done at the expense of the property owner. Councilman Halter moved that the plat be approved with the addition of the notation providing that cost of sewer service extension be at the expense of the property owner. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 13 -- Consideration of a final plat of Quail Run Estates in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction on Dowling Road, south of Wellborn Road. Councilman Dozier moved that the plat be approved with the addition of a note stating that extension of City sewer service would be at the expense of the property owner. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. A~enda Item No. 14 -- Consideration of a final plat of Green Acres Subdivision on West Luther Street, approxi.mate, ly 1000 feet southwest of Wellborn Road. City Engineer Ash requested that an easement along the abandoned railroad right- of-way be provided for the proposed 18 inch water line. Councilman Dozier moved that the plat be approved with the addition of notes listing conditions placed on issuance of occupancy permits and granting of an easement for the water line. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and approved with Councilman Gardner voting against. Agenda Item No. 15 -- Consideration of a final plat of Southwood Valley, Section 6-B, located between Longmire Drive and Southwood Drive, south of FM 2818. Councilman Ringer moved that the plat be approved with the addition of notes specified by Planning and Zoning Commissioners. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 16 -- Consideration of a preliminary plat - Brentwood, Section II, located apprpximately 1000 feet northeast of Texas Avenue at the end of the existing Brentwood Drive. The Council discussed with Mr. Richard Smith, developer, the question of paving assessments on Southwest Parkway. Mr. Smith pointed out the memorandum from the Parks Committee stating that they were in the process of negotiating for an acceptable park site. Councilman Gardner suggested that a masonry fence be constructed along the back of lots backing on the proposed Southwest Parkway. Mr. Smith stated that this would be an unfair cost to be imposed on him. Director of Public Works Ford pointed out that the 20 foot utility easement shown along Southwest Parkway should be reduced to 10 feet due to the right-of-way width of Southwest Parkway. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting April 22, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 5 Councilman Halter moved that the preliminary plat be approved with the addition of a note that no egress be allowed to Southwest Parkway from the lots facing on it. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stephenson and approved with Councilman Gardner abstaining. Agenda Item No. 17 -- Consideration of election relating to Wards System. Mayor Bravenec suggested that the bond issue ballot carry a straw vote on the ward system. Councilman Stephenson moved that the City institute legal proceedings to upset the election and not pursue such actions until after the straw vote was taken. The motion failed for lack of a second. Agenda Item No. 18 -- Presentation from TAbPJ Student Government group on expansion of later hours for liquor consumption. Mr. Jeff Dunn, TAMU Student Body President, made the presentation of Student Government. Mr. Robert Harvey, also of Student Government, spoke in favor of drinking hours extension and presented material giving the legal aspects of the question. Councilman Halter stated that his concern was that late drinking would cause large numbers of persons in Bryan to travel to College Station to take advantage of the extra drinking hours thus creating a traffic hazard. Mr. Harvey suggested that the late drinking hours be established on a trial basis and that a provision be included that the ordinance could be repealed if problems did occur. Councilman Hazen suggested that the public be given at least a two week period in which to respond to this issue. Mr. Ed. Pohorelsky, manager of Goodtime Charley~'s, spoke in favor of the drinking hours extension. Mr. Charles Casperson, manager of the Sports Club, spoke in favor of the drinking hours extension. Councilman Stephenson moved that this item be tabled and placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hazen and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 19 -- Other business. Councilman Stephenson addressed the statement by the management of the Barcelona Apartments that their proposed rent increase was due to the increased cost for utilities and increased taxes. Councilman Stephenson pointed out that increases in utility and tax rates accounted for approximately a $9.32 per unit increase over the past year. Councilman Halter moved the establishment of a Housing Committee which would MINUTES, Regular City Council April 22, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 6 be charged with two basic duties: 1. To examine the current Housing Code, Ordinance No. 628 and to make recommendations to the Council on possible changes to this ordinance. Also to examine methods of enforcement of Ordinance No. 628. 2. Consider what could be done about rent increases. Councilman Halter suggested the following members to form this committee: Karen Phifer Roy Hann Lynn Glaser Jane Hughey Noel Sandefer Ken Robison (Ex Officio Member) The motion was seconded by Councilman Ringer and unanimously approved. Mayor Bravenec read a letter from the Safety Committee concerning modification to the curb openings from the Redmond Terrace Shopping Center onto Jersey Street. Mayor Bravenec declared that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and cost estimates to carry out the proposed modifications. Mayor Bravenec pointed out that Kerry Cooper did not wish to serve as Chairman of the ad hoc Committee on Financial Information Practices and directed City Manager Bardell to serve as chairman. Other members are: Kerry Cooper James Benjamin Wayne Etter Don Fraser Ralph Hambrick Lorence Bravenec, Council Liaison Nelson Durst, Special Advisor Councilman Halter moved that a student liaison to the Council be appointed by Student Government. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stephenson and unanimously approved. Director of Public Works Ford pointed out that in order to get a firm price on the electrical recloser at Agency Records Control a 4%or 149.42 price increase had been incurred. Mr. Ford asked Council approved of the new bid price. Councilman Dozier moved that the price increase and total bid price be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 20 -- Adjourn. There being no further business, Mayor Bravenec declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST City Secretary A~OVED Mayor 01930