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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/1976 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMEMBERS PRESENT' MEMBERS ABSENT- VISITORS PRESENT' MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 1976 7'00 P.M. Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Gardner, Dozier, Stephenson, Halter, Hazen; City Manager Bardell; City Engineer Ash; City Planner Mayo; Building Official Koehler; Director of Public Works Ford; Chief of Police Byrd; Capt. Feldman; Lt. Beamer; Fire Chief Landua; Tax Assessor-Collector Bengs; Director of Community Development Callaway; Administrative Secretary Moss; Assistant Snider Councilman Ringer See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of the minutes of the meeting of Au_gust 26, 1976. Mayor Bravenec read a note from Councilman Ringer requesting that notation be made of his absence prior to Agenda Item No. 17. He also noted that he did not second the motion contained in Agenda Item No. 11. Mayor Bravenec also noted that an inclusion be made under Agenda Item No. 5 to reflect action taken. Councilman Gardner requested that quotations be used in Agenda Item No. 7 around the words "highest and best use" in reference to an appraisal submitted by Mr. Earl Bracken. Mayor Bravenec further pointed out that the statement by the City Engineer in Agenda Item No. 17 should read' City Engineer Ash stated the variance request for curb cuts for 16 cars was referred ...... The corrected minutes were approved by consent. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. Ms. Candy Gilliam, manager of Parkway Apartments, requested temporary parking on the street until such time as new parking places could be constructed. Councilman Halter moved to authorize City Engineer Ash to direct such action not to exceed six weeks or completion of the construction of additional parking spaces, whichever occurs first. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and passed unanimously. Mr. Luther S tarr, 206 Kyle, requested City aid in cleaning up the property next to him at 300 Kyle. Mr. Starr felt that his neighbor violated several ordinances including raising chickens and pheasants without a p.ermit. Councilman Halter asked the City Staff to review possible ordinance violations. Mayor Bravenec questioned the issue of city government concerning itself with deed restrictions and other neighborhood quarrels. :'~ Mr. McBride, Cooner Street, requested the City look into the demolition of a vacant house belonging to Thomas Gerke at 300 Cooner. Dr. C. F. Hall asked the City to clean up the area behind the Wesley Foundation. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 2 Dr. Chris Mathewson requested the posting of no parking signs along Anderson from Jersey to Holleman. Mr. Otto Crenwelge, 1909 Langford, spoke to thank the Council for installing the stop signs at Langford and King Arthur Ct. Agenda Item No. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning .portions of the Cooner and College Heights Additions,..generally bounded b~ Jane~ Ma~cArthur, Nimitz Streets and University Drive from Apartment Building District R-3; Duplex District R-2; General COmmercial District C-l; and Neighborhood Business District C-N to Administrative-Professional District A-P. The action having been ini.tiated by the P!anni. n.g and ZoninR _Cpmmis...sion. City Planner Mayo described the area of requested rezoning. Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Mathewson described the action and thinking of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Garland Brown stated that he favored the proposed rezoning. Mayor Bravenec closed the public hearing. Agenda .Item No. 4--Consideration of an ordinance rezoning portions of the Cooner and College Heights. Addit.ions, generally bounded by Jan. e, McArthur, Nimitz Streets and. University Dr%ve_f_rom Apartment Building District R-3; Duplex District R-2; General. Commercial District C-l; and Neighborhood Business District C-N to Administrative-Professional District A-P. The action .havi_ng._bee.n~ initiated by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Dozier moved that the property as designated in Ordinance No. 1042 be rezoned to Administrative-Professional District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter, Councilman Gardner stated that he felt the rezoning should be one lot deeper to avoid a strip zone area. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1042 passed unanimously. A~enda Item No. 5 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 2.23 acre tract being a po_rtion of Lots .42-43 and Lots 48-54 Block 23, Southwood Valley 7-A from Apar. t_ment Building District..R,_3. to Single Family .Residential District R-l; the requ_est being in_the name of Southwood Valley, _Inc. city Planner Mayo described the area of requested rezoning. No one spoke for or against the proposed rezoning. Mayor Bravenec closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consideration of an ordinan, ce rezoni.ng a. 2.23 acre tract being a portion of Lots 42-43 and Lots 48-54 Block 23, Southwood Valley 7-A from Apartment Building District R-3 to Single Family Residential District R-l; the request being in the name of Southwood Valley, Inc. Councilman Dozier moved approval of Ordinance No. 1043 rezoning a 2.23 acre tract being a portion of Lots 42-43 and Lots 48-54 Block 23, Southwood Valley 7-A from MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 1976 7'00 P.M. Page 3 Apartment Building District R-3 to Single Family Residential District R-1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Report_..and _rec0mmenda_tipns .f.rom the Community Appearan_c_e Committee. ._ Committee Chairman Cathleen Loving outlined the recommendations of the committee' 1. That an authorization of $500 be made in the fiscal year 1977 to reim- burse the Texas Forest Service for the cost of additional flights for the purpose of taking infrared photographs of vegetation in the College Station area. 2. That a continuing program of tree watering be established in this area during the summer months, for young trees on City property. Ms. Loving stressed the need for a regular watering program. City Manager Bardell noted that a pressurized watering system had been put into use this summer and would be utilized again on a regular schedule next summer. Councilman Gardner moved to authorize the expenditure of $500 as recommended by the Community Appearance Committee. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of a request for variance from Ordinance 608 by Mr. E. C. Garner. Mr. Rick Watson presented maps of the area of requested variance. City Manager Bardell noted a letter he had received reflecting that the position of the Texas A&M Board of Regents is favorable to opening Meadowland from University to Hensel Drive. Fire Chief Landua stated that he preferred a through street for ease of fire fighting, but that at present, the department could maintain fire coverage of the buildings. Mayor Bravenec stated that not having the street through, would foreclose development in the area. City Engineer Ash stated his reason for referring the variance to the Council was to avoid setting a precedence in allowing a variance from Ordinance 608. Councilman Dozier moved that the variance be granted. The motion died for lack of a second. Agenda Item No_. ~9 -- Co.ns.i. deration of Urban Transportation Study items. Councilman Gardner commented on the recommended items requested for funding. Councilman Halter stated that he felt an overpass at the intersection of FM 60 and FM 2818 was not as critical as one at Wellborn and Jersey. City Manager Bardell suggested a pedestrian walk at the intersection of FM 60 and 308 (University at South College). ~ ~2~ MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 1976 7'00 P.M. Page 4 Mayor Bravenec pointed out that the funds being discussed were for needed development into and out of the community and not within the city. Councilman Hazen moved to request adding an overpass at Jersey and Wellborn to the list with the understanding that the choice be made in the near future as to which overpass is more crucial. Councilman S tephenson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10-- Consideration of a resolution endorsing the BVDC Operati. ng of the Manpower Program under CETA. City Manager Bardell explained that the program pays the salaries for employees placed through Manpower for six months, at which time the City takes over payment of the entire salary. He noted the City was slated for two people. Councilman Hazen moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter. The motion was approved with Councilmen Dozier and Gardner absent. Agenda Item No. 11-- Consideration of a wrecker ordinance. Mr. Vernon Stubblefield asked the Council to find out why the City of Bryan will not issue permits to wreckers in College Station. Building Official Koehler described the changes requested by the Council. Councilman Gardner suggested an addition under item six of Application for License' "Evidence of a safe and secure area for the storage of vehicles." City Manager Bardell pointed out that the insurance policy requirements must be filled in. He recommended using the present requirements for insurance for operating a vehicle such as an ambulance within the City Limits ';limits of not less than $100,000 for each injury or death of one person in any one accident or occasion of treatment or care and limits of not less than $300,000 per occurrence treated or cared for, or injured or killed in the same accident or occasion of treatment or care and $10,000 for damage, destruction and/or loss of use of property as a result of one accident." Councilman Gardner moved acceptance of Ordinance No. 1044 as amended. Councilman Halter seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Halter suggested the referral of other matters of similar concern to David Pugh, to be included in another ordinance. He also suggested the posting of signs in private lots to inform owners of towed cars where to find their vehicle. ~21 MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 5 Agenda Item No. 12 -- Consideration of a final plat resubdividing Lots i-F, Block A, Culpepper Plaza Additon. Councilman Gardner spoke against the resubdivision of Lot i-F, Block A, Culpepper Plaza Addition. Councilman Halter moved approval of the final plat of Lot i-F, Block A, Culpepper Plaza as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the following conditions' 1. That Lots 1F-3 and 1F-4 be combined 2. That design and construction of a paved access way in the 30 foot access easement be completed prior to issuance of any building permits. 3. That the location of at least 2, and not more than 3 curb cuts be specified by the City Engineer. 4. That a 60 foot building line be established and located 30 feet back from the 30 foot access easement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier and failed by the following vote: FOR' Councilmen Hazen, Dozier, Halter AGAINST' Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Stephenson, Gardner Councilman Halter made the same motion with an amendment that a dedication be made for the 30 foot access easement as a right of way, or a legal arrangement be drawn to provide for maintenance of the roadway. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stephenson and passed with Councilmen Dozier and Gardner voting against. Agenda Item No. 13 -- Conside.ration_ of~ m final, plat. o~f. Southwood Valley 7-B . The final plat of Southwood Valley 7-B was approved by consent. Agenda Item No. 14--Consideration of a final plat resubdividing. Lot 14, Block 3~,~Co!lege Hills Es_tates. Planning and Zoning Chairman Mathewson described the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Halter moved approval of the final plat resubdividing Lot 14, Block 3, College Hills Estates as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the following conditions' 1. That access easement at rear of property be as specified by City Engineer. 2. That issuance of building permit be based on construction as per site development plan presented 9-2-76 to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. The adjustment of the access point at Texas Avenue to provide for a wider radius on the south side of the driveway. ~2~' MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 1976 7:00 P.M. Page 6 The motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier and passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 15 -- Consideration of adoption of the Pinnell Plan. Councilman S tephenson moved approval of the Pinnell Plan. Councilman Halter seconded the motion. Mr. W. D. Fitch spoke on his general support of the plan, but he pointed out that there were many inconsistencies and severe shortcomings to the plan in its present form. Ms. Jerri Ward spoke against the adoption of a plan, stating that she felt it was not in the city's best interest to adopt any plan. Mayor Bravenec questioned Ms. Ward as to her desire to eliminate zoning. Ms. Ward stated that she would like to see this. Mr. Gardner stated that he felt there had not been enough public review and discussion of the proposed plan. The motion to adopt the Pinnell Plan passed with Councilman Dozier and Gardner voting against and Councilman Halter abstaining. Agenda Item No. 16-- Discussion of the ward system. Mayor Bravenec commented on the law suit challenging the ward election. Agenda Item No. 17 -- Consideration of bid tabulations on police patrol cars. City Manager Bardell read the bid specifications and recommended acceptance of the bid submitted by Beal Ford of $25,850. Councilman Hazen moved acceptance of the recommended bid of $25,850 submitted by Beal Ford for 5 police patrol cars. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier. Mr. John Halsell of Halsell Dodge, commented on his bid and service records he had kept on city police cars previously purchased from his company. The motion to accept the bid of Beal Ford was passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 18 -- Other business. Councilman Stephenson announced a Civic Center meeting to be held September 13. Councilman Halter presented a letter to the Council on his inquiry and follow up of a special census for College Station at a cost of $15,000 plus 10% for Block data, the purpose being to increase revenue sharing receipts by a minimum of $58,000. Councilman Halter asked the Council to authorize Mayor Bravenec to write a letter to the Census Bureau requesting a special census. Mayor Bravenec was so directed. Councilman Gardner requested Council approval of use of one of his classes to work on projects for the City. The probable cost for out-of-pocket expenses would be about $100. Councilman Halter moved approval of the action with Councilman Hazen seconding. MINUTES, Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 1976 7'00 P.M. Page 7 The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 19 -- Closed session to discuss land acquisition and possible _litigat. ion. Mayor Bravenec called the Council into open session. Councilman Dozier moved the leasing of the Luther Jones tract for a landfill site. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stephenson and passed unanimously. Councilman Dozier moved to share the cost on the basis of total connections in the Lone Star Gas suit before the Railroad Commission. Councilman Hazen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Dozier moved the rejection of Lone Star Gas stipluated agreement on replacement costs. Councilman Stephenson seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 20 -- Adjourn. Mayor Bravenec declared the meeting adjourned.  ROVED Mayor ATTEST City Secretary REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 9, 19 7 6 7'00 P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 17. 18. 20. lc' OTy- 33. 34. 35. 36.