HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/2016 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
OCTOBER 13, 2016
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF BRAZOS
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols
Julie Schultz
James Benham
City Staff:
Kelly Templin, City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary
Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called to
order by Mayor Berry at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in the Council Chambers of the
City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request.
Hear Visitors Comments
Ben Roper, 5449 Prairie Dawn Ct., came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of
Specialist Robert R. Arsiaga.
CONSENT AGENDA
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• September 22, 2016 Workshop
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• September 22. 2016 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation. possible action. and discussion regarding ratification of a change order for
the contract with L.E. Myers Company, in the amount of $179,760.87 for additional matting
and track equipment used due to extreme wet weather conditions on the Spring Creek
transmission line upgrade project.
2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the approval of a contract
between the City of College Station and McCord Engineering not to exceed the amount of
$750,000 for the purpose of providing electric engineering services for the design of the
Graham Road Substation.
2d. Presentation, possible action. and discussion regarding the second renewal of the Blanket
Price Agreement from Bid #14-085 to Cleveland Asphalt Products. Inc. to provide emulsified
asphalt products for the maintenance of streets in an amount not to exceed $136,992.
2e. Presentation, possible action. and discussion regarding the renewal of a one year service
contract for annual landscaping. tree trimming and removal services with Rios Tree Service
Inc. not to exceed $200,000.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of Ordinance 2016-3815. amending Chapter
10 "Traffic Code", Section 2F "School Zones" Traffic Schedule V -School Zones to include
school zones along George Bush Drive and short sections of Holik Street. Timber Street and
Bizzell Street.
2g. Presentation, possible action and discussion on approving annual water meter purchases
from Aqua Metric Sales Company through the Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
contract (#WM08-16). Based on the attached contract unit pricing. the estimated annual
expenditure for water meters is: $166.077.52.
2h. Presentation, possible action. and discussion regarding the first of two renewal options
for the annual EMS supply purchase order with Boundtree Medical L.L.C. not to exceed
$80,000.
2i. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Research Valley Partnership (RVP)
FY17 general fund funding agreement for $350.000.
2j. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the College Station Noon Lions Club
FY17 funding agreement for $15.000.
2k. Presentation, possible action. and discussion on the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley
budget. and presentation. possible action and discussion on the Arts Council of the Brazos
Valley General Fund Funding Agreement for $35.000 and presentation. possible action and
discussion on the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley Hotel Tax Fund Funding Agreement for
$91,000, for FY17 operations and maintenance for a combined total of $126..000.
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21. Presentation, possible action. and discussion on the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley
FY17 HOT affiliate funding, marketing and public arts support funding agreement for
$391,900.
2m. Presentation, possible action and discussion on the Keep Brazos Beautiful FY17 funding
agreement for $51,190.
2n. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Memorial for all Veterans of the
Brazos Valley budget and presentation, discussion and possible action on the Memorial for
All Veterans of the Brazos Valley FY17 HOT funding agreement for $25.000.
2o. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Brazos Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau (CVB) budget and presentation, possible action and discussion on the CVB
FY17 HOT operations and maintenance funding agreement for $2,122,616.
2p. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Brvan/College Station Chamber of
Commerce budget and presentation. possible action and discussion on the Bryan/College
Station Chamber of Commerce FY17 HOT funding agreement for $25,000.
2q. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Easterwood Airport budget and
presentation, possible action and discussion on the Easterwood Airport FY17 HOT funding
agreement for $102,690.
2r. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on the Brazos Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau (CVB) FY17 HOT grant program funding agreement in the amount of
$400,000.
2s. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a three year Small Government
Enterprise ArcGIS License agreement with ESRI at a cost of $150,000 over three years.
Item 2i was pulled for a separate vote.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda,
less item 2i. The motion carried unanimously.
(2i)MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Mooney, the City Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Councilmember Benham
voting against, to approve the Research Valley Partnership (RVP) FY17 general fund funding
agreement for $350,000. The motion carried.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action. and discussion regarding the Preliminary
Engineering Report and recommendation for the alignment of Capstone and Barron Road
at FM 2154.
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Emily Fisher, Planning and Development, stated that this project includes the reconstruction and
alignment of Capstone Drive and Barron Road from SH 40 through FM 2154. Barron and Capstone
will be realigned to intersect at FM 2154 at the same junction.
Eric Ratzman, Halff Associates, noted there is insufficient distance between the Barron and
Capstone intersections with Wellborn Rd (FM 2154), and the intersections are too close for two
traffic signals. There is an issue with intersection safety/accident history, and traffic is projected
to increase. Project goals include re -aligning either Barron Road or Capstone Drive into a single
signalized intersection with Wellborn Road, widening Barron Road to accommodate future traffic
volumes and multiple modes of travel, and widening the at -grade railroad crossing for the ultimate
roadway cross section. He presented six alternatives for consideration.
Staff recommended moving forward with a final design using either Alternate 1 or 2 as presented.
At approximately 7:59 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Walter Hinkle, 4104 Wimbledon Circle, said that James Smith listened to everyone's concerns and
has come forth with a great plan.
Glen Boote, 14290 IGN Road, reported that the traffic has increased tremendously and the area is
very dangerous now. He asks that the project move forward as quickly as possible because it is
such a safety issue.
Fiona Lockheart, 3180 Barron, thanked staff and Halff Associates for how they handled the public
meetings. This needs to be done as quickly as possible because the traffic so bad and safety is an
issue.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:04 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to accept the Preliminary
Engineering Report and recommendation for the alignment of Capstone and Barron Road at FM
2154. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of Resolution 10-13-16-
02, that will authorize City staff to negotiate for the purchase of right-of-wav and easements
needed for the Capstone/Barron Road Realignment Project.
Emily Fisher, Planning and Development, stated that that is a Needs Resolution and will authorize
Staff to move forward.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve Resolution 10-13-
16-02 authorizing City staff to negotiate for the purchase of right-of-way and easements needed
for the Capstone/Barron Road Realignment Project. The motion carried unanimously.
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3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2016-
3816, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2. "Official
Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station. Texas by changing
the zoning district boundaries from R Rural to WC Wellborn Commercial for approximately
three acres being situated in the Andrew McMahon Survey. A-167. Brazos County, Texas,
being comprised of all of a called 2.00 acre tract, referred to as Tract L described in a deed
dated January 4, 1993, from Darrell L. Ambler to Wellborn Water Supply Corporation. and
recorded in Volume 1685. Page 10, all of a called 0.334 acre tract. referred to as Tract 10,
described in a deed executed October 18. 2000, from Wellborn Water Supply Corporation
to Wellborn Special Utility District, and recorded in Volume 3991. Page 197, all of a called
0.46 acre tract as described in a deed dated August 18. 2006, from Boyd Mitchael Vincent.
Administrator to Wellborn Special Utility District, and recorded in Volume 7536, Page 292,
and a 50 foot Strip as described in a deed dated August 19. 2015. from Peach Creek Rental,
Ltd. to Wellborn Special Utility District, and recorded in Volume 12895. Page 216, Deed
Records, Brazos County, Texas, to which references are hereby made to for any and all
purposes. Said tracts further being a part of the Benjamin Graham Subdivision, of record
in Volume 12, Page 394, the referenced 2.00 acre tract being Lot 9A in the Beniamin Graham
Subdivision, of record in Volume 1985. Page 195, and the 50 foot strip being a part of Lot 4A
in the Resubdivision of Blocks D & E of the Beniamin Graham Subdivision. of record in
Volume 2463, Page 329, Deed Records. Brazos County, Texas, located at 3998 Greens Prairie
Road West, generally located at the northeast intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and
Live Oak Street.
Jennifer Paz, Planning and Development, stated that that this request is to change the zoning
district from Rural to Wellborn Commercial for the Wellborn SUD office site. Utility uses are
permitted by right in all zoning districts. The current Rural zoning district requires 50 -foot front
and rear setbacks. The applicant requests a rezoning of Wellborn Commercial in compliance with
the Wellborn Community Plan to take advantage of reduced setbacks to expand on the existing
site.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item on October 6th and recommended
approval unanimously.
At approximately 8:12 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:12 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Aldrich and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2016-
3816, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning
Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning
district boundaries from R Rural to WC Wellborn Commercial for approximately three acres being
situated in the Andrew McMahon Survey, A-167, Brazos County, Texas, being comprised of all
of a called 2.00 acre tract, referred to as Tract I, described in a deed dated January 4, 1993, from
Darrell L. Ambler to Wellborn Water Supply Corporation, and recorded in Volume 1685, Page
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10, all of a called 0.334 acre tract, referred to as Tract 10, described in a deed executed October
18, 2000, from Wellborn Water Supply Corporation to Wellborn Special Utility District, and
recorded in Volume 3991, Page 197, all of a called 0.46 acre tract as described in a deed dated
August 18, 2006, from Boyd Mitchael Vincent, Administrator to Wellborn Special Utility District,
and recorded in Volume 7536, Page 292, and a 50 foot Strip as described in a deed dated August
19, 2015, from Peach Creek Rental, Ltd. to Wellborn Special Utility District, and recorded in
Volume 12895, Page 216, Deed Records, Brazos County, Texas, to which references are hereby
made to for any and all purposes. Said tracts further being a part of the Benjamin Graham
Subdivision, of record in Volume 12, Page 394, the referenced 2.00 acre tract being Lot 9A in the
Benjamin Graham Subdivision, of record in Volume 1985, Page 195, and the 50 foot strip being a
part of Lot 4A in the Resubdivision of Blocks D & E of the Benjamin Graham Subdivision, of
record in Volume 2463, Page 329, Deed Records, Brazos County, Texas, located at 3998 Greens
Prairie Road West, generally located at the northeast intersection of Greens Prairie Road West and
Live Oak Street. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Public Hearing, presentation. possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2016-
3817, amending Chapter 12. "Unified Development Ordinance." Section 12-4.2, "Official
Zoning Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing
the zoning district boundaries from 0 Office to PDD Planned Development District for
approximately 1.66 acres being Lot G, Chimney Hill Subdivision. College Station, Brazos
County, Texas, recorded in Volume 3043. Page 204, of the Deed Records of Brazos County.
Texas, generally located at the intersection of Tarrow Street and Autumn Circle.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone the subject property
from Office to Planned Development District with a base zoning district of Townhouse.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at the September 15 meeting and voted
unanimously to recommend approval of the request.
At approximately 8:24 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Pat Draughton, 203 Chimney Hill Circle, expressed his concerns over the traffic and the flood
plain. His backyard has six inches of water today, and this property probably has twelve inches.
It would be easy to have a development that could cause a big problem for the neighborhood. He
also said a French drain or perforated pipe that could be implemented to correct the flooding issues.
This is a better plan for the traffic than what was presented earlier. He said he would like to
withdraw his objection to the project.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:27 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Mooney and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2016-
3817, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning
Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning
district boundaries from 0 Office to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 1.66
acres being Lot G, Chimney Hill Subdivision, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, recorded in
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Volume 3043, Page 204, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, generally located at the
intersection of Tarrow Street and Autumn Circle. The motion carried unanimously.
5. Public Hearing, presentation. possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2016-
3818, amending Chapter 10. "Traffic Code". Section 4 "Administrative Adjudication of
Parking Violations", E "Parking Regulations for Certain Described Areas". (1) "Traffic
Schedule XIV - No Parking Here to Corner or No Parking at Any Time" of the Code of
Ordinances to restrict parking along the 300 Block of Louise Street and the 400 Block of
Second Street.
Carol Cotter, Planning and Development, stated that this ordinance amends Chapter 10 "Traffic
Code," by removing parking from one side of the 300 Block of Louise Street and the 400 Block
of Second Street in the Northgate area. This parking removal request is to allow aerial fire
department access to the proposed Louise Townhomes development. Letters were mailed to the
property owners adjacent to the parking removal. Additionally, the applicant held a public meeting
to discuss the parking removal on August 30, 2016.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2016-
3818, amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code", Section 4 "Administrative Adjudication of Parking
Violations", E "Parking Regulations for Certain Described Areas", (1) "Traffic Schedule XIV -
No Parking Here to Corner or No Parking at Any Time" of the Code of Ordinances to restrict
parking along the 300 Block of Louise Street and the 400 Block of Second Street. The motion
carried unanimously.
6. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action. and discussion regarding Ordinance 2016-
3819, vacating and abandoning a 1.323 square foot portion of a 15 -foot wide Public Utility
Easement, which is located on Lot 1. Block 1 of the A&M Church of Christ Subdivision.
according to the plat recorded in Volume 8707, Page 51. of the Official Records of Brazos
County. Texas.
Alan Gibbs, City Engineer, reported that this public utility easement abandonment accommodates
development of the tract as well as setback distances of buildings from public water lines. There
are no public or private utilities in the subject portion of the easement to be abandoned. The public
water line has been re-routed, and a PUE has been filed for the new route. Staff recommends
approval.
At approximately 8:33 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:33 p.m.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Councilmember
Mooney, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2016-
3819, amending Chapter 10, "Traffic Code", Section 4 "Administrative Adjudication of Parking
Violations", E "Parking Regulations for Certain Described Areas", (1) "Traffic Schedule XIV -
No Parking Here to Corner or No Parking at Any Time" of the Code of Ordinances to restrict
parking along the 300 Block of Louise Street and the 400 Block of Second Street.. The motion
carried unanimously.
7. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance 2016-3820. a
Conditional Use Permit for a Long -Term Mobile Food Court in NG -1. located at 203 First
Street, generally located south of Church Avenue and west of First Street.
Madison Thomas, Planning and Development, stated that this request is for a Conditional Use
Permit for a long-term mobile food court in Northgate. The applicant has requested variances to
the setback, parking requirements, and fire lane requirement. The Planning and Zoning
Commission considered this item at their September 15, 2016 meeting and voted 5-1 to
recommend approval of the conditional use permit. However, the Commission expressed concerns
related to the maximum capacity and security of the proposed mobile food court. The Police
Department has also expressed security concerns regarding the food truck park and requests the
additional conditions outlined below:
• No amplified sound from the site (including the stage)
• A minimum of two security officers be provided anytime alcohol is sold or consumed on
site, and;
• The mobile food court ceases operations no later than 2:00 a.m.
At approximately 9:31 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
Bobby Grabowski, 303 College Main, said he owns a bar on Northgate and expressed some
concern regarding Council's bias. Northgate is the City's downtown. It needs more restaurants,
but does not need more bars. It does need to be fair and equitable for both sides. Safety is a huge
concern.
Robert Forrest, 105 College Main, said he owns some property on College Main. Northgate has
evolved. The guidelines the existing businesses had to follow are being thrown out. He expressed
some concern regarding pedestrian safety when they leave the establishment and attempt to cross
Wellborn Road. This concept was not in the realm of thought 15 years ago. Will these owners
own all the food trucks, or will there be nine different owners of the food trucks, affecting TABC
licenses. If the City wants control, they must take it now.
Sol Arena, 3522 Colorado Court, stated this is a wonderful idea because it will be a good hangout
area. In Northgate if you are not in the bars, there is nothing to do.
Shadman Idbal, 314 Cecilia Loop, stated there are areas that serve alcohol past midnight, but this
allows people somewhere to go while drunk.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:45 p.m.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the Conditional Use Permit, striking the three proposed conditions, and inserting the
following two: 1) only beer and wine sales, and to end at midnight, and 2) two peace officers to
be present Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to amend the main motion,
reflecting two peace officers to be present Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3:00
a.m. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Aldrich moved to postpone action on this item until October 27. The motion
failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted five (5) for and two (2) opposed, with Councilmembers Aldrich
and Mooney voting against, to approve Ordinance 2016-3820, a Conditional Use Permit for a
Long -Term Mobile Food Court in NG -1, located at 203 First Street, generally located south of
Church Avenue and west of First Street, striking the three proposed conditions, and inserting the
following two: 1) only beer and wine sales, ending at midnight, and 2) two peace officers to be
present Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. (as amended). The motion
carried.
8. Public Hearing. presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2016-
3821, vacating and abandoning a 0.125 acre portion of a 10 -foot Public Utility Easement,
said portion being on Lot 1A, Block 1, Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, College Station I.S.D Willow
Branch and Oakwood School Sites Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume
6857, Page 25, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, said tract also being a portion
of a 10 -ft Public Utilities Easement as shown on Lot 1. Block 1 of the plat of College Station
I.S.D. Willow Branch and Oakwood School Sites. according to the plat recorded in volume
3588, Page 51 of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Carol Cotter Planning and Development, reported that this Public Utility Easement (PUE)
abandonment is being requested since the existing sanitary sewer line that it was intended for is
offset from the PUE's current limits. A 15 -foot wide public utility easement dedication to cover
this existing line has already been filed. Staff recommends approval.
At approximately 10:07 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:07 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2016-
3821, vacating and abandoning a 0.125 acre portion of a 10 -foot Public Utility Easement, said
portion being on Lot 1A, Block 1, Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, College Station I.S.D Willow Branch
and Oakwood School Sites Subdivision according to the plat recorded in Volume 6857, Page 25,
of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas, said tract also being a portion of a 10 -ft Public
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Utilities Easement as shown on Lot 1, Block 1 of the plat of College Station I.S.D. Willow Branch
and Oakwood School Sites, according to the plat recorded in volume 3588, Page 51 of the Official
Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Public Hearing. presentation. possible action. and discussion regarding Ordinance 2016-
3822, amending Chapter 12. "Unified Development Ordinance." Section 12-4.2. "Official
Zoning Map." of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station. Texas by changing
the zoning district boundaries from PDD Planned Development District to T Townhouse for
approximately 14.636 acres being situated in the J. W. Scott Survey, Abstract No. 49. College
Station, Brazos County, Texas. Said tract being a portion of the remainder of a 98.202 acre
tract of land as described by a deed to the Summit Crossing. LLC recorded in Volume 7541.
Page 214 of the Official Public Records of Brazos County, Texas, and a portion of an 8.81
acre Parkland Dedication as shown on the plat of Summit Crossing Phase 1 recorded in
Volume 9490, Page 296 of the Official Public Records Of Brazos County, Texas, generally
located north of Harvey Road and west of FM 158.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that this request is to rezone the subject property
from Planned Development District with a base of Duplex to Townhouse.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their September 15 meeting and
voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request.
At approximately 10:10 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:10 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Benham and a second by Mayor Berry, the
City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2016-3822, amending
Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning Map," of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district
boundaries from PDD Planned Development District to T Townhouse for approximately 14.636
acres being situated in the J. W. Scott Survey, Abstract No. 49, College Station, Brazos County,
Texas. Said tract being a portion of the remainder of a 98.202 acre tract of land as described by a
deed to the Summit Crossing, LLC recorded in Volume 7541, Page 214 of the Official Public
Records of Brazos County, Texas, and a portion of an 8.81 acre Parkland Dedication as shown on
the plat of Summit Crossing Phase 1 recorded in Volume 9490, Page 296 of the Official Public
Records Of Brazos County, Texas, generally located north of Harvey Road and west of FM 158.
The motion carried unanimously.
10. Public Hearing. presentation. possible action. and discussion regarding Ordinance 2016-
3823, vacating and abandoning a 3.175 square -foot Public Utility Easement lying within Lot
17, Block 4. of Redmond Terrace First Installment. according to the plat recorded in Volume
188, Page 295. of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, also being part of Tract Four
conveyed to Meridian H&H. LLC, according to the deed recorded in Volume 10295, Page
243, of the Official Records of Brazos County, Texas and further described as Tract No. 2 in
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the Public Utility Easement dedication recorded in Volume 10742, page 99 of the Official
Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Carol Cotter, Planning and Development, reported that this public utility easement abandonment
accommodates the design of a new residential development. An electric line that had been running
through this easement was recently relocated per a CSU approved plan and a blanket utility
easement has been dedicated for the entire site. The dedication of a new public utility easement is
a condition of this abandonment. Staff recommends approval.
At approximately 10:12 p.m., Mayor Berry opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 10:12 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2016-
3823, vacating and abandoning a 3,175 square -foot Public Utility Easement lying within Lot 17,
Block 4, of Redmond Terrace First Installment, according to the plat recorded in Volume 188,
Page 295, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas, also being part of Tract Four conveyed
to Meridian H&H, LLC, according to the deed recorded in Volume 10295, Page 243, of the Official
Records of Brazos County, Texas and further described as Tract No. 2 in the Public Utility
Easement dedication recorded in Volume 10742, page 99 of the Official Records of Brazos
County, Texas. The motion carried unanimously.
11. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the appointment to the
BioCorridor Board.
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary, reported that Barry Moore was appointed March 2015 to the
BioCorridor Board and has now resigned since he's running for elected office.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that Johnny Burns be appointed to replace
Barry Moore as one of the P&Z representatives on the BioCorridor Board.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Johnny Burns to
the BioCorridor Board. The motion carried unanimously.
12. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding appointments to the Brazos
Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, Inc. Board of Directors.
Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary, reported that Mayor Berry's term on the Board of Directors
expired September 30.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Berry and a second by Councilmember Aldrich, the
City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, with Councilmember Nichols abstaining, to
appoint John Nichols to the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, Inc. Board of
Directors. The motion carried unanimously.
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13. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council
at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2016.
Nancy Berry', Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherry Mashlfdrn, City Secretary
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IFAC Members Comments on Roadway Impact Fees
For Council Meeting on Qctober 13, 2016
Comments from minutes from IFAC meeting on September 1, 2016.
General Consensus of the majority of the IFAC members: Of the 8 members of the
IFAC Committee at the September 1st meeting, 6 were opposed to Roadway Impact
Fees and 2 were in favor of Roadway Impact Fees. No one was ready to recommend
an amount that should be set for a Roadway Impact Fee.
The major concerns centered on the belief that the city is not using all the tools they
have currently for road maintenance and construction, such as a consumption fee or
transportation fee and increasing the tax rate. The Committee was hesitate to make a
recommendation of this before an evaluation was made on raising tax rates and other
fees. Also, there was concern about creating additional hurdles for new economic
development and job creation.
Comments also included the belief that we need to insure we are in sync with our other
established goals such as economic development, annexation, housing, etc. and insure
that impact fees are not a deterrent to these goals and objectives.
Chairwoman Kee summarized her comments stating that all funding sources should be
considered. She also stated she does not like the idea of the impact fee affecting job
creators. She did say that a waiver procedure and an economic development
evaluation will help this process. She does believe that this is something that should be
evaluated.
IFAC Member Don Hellriegel is in favor of Roadway Impact Fees and said he would
make his written comments to staff. He is also in favor of raising taxes and utility fees.
Commissioner Warner said she does not support the proposed Roadway Impact Fee
as it would inhibit commercial development in new residential areas. She is also
concerned that it will push single family developments into the ETJ.
Commissioner Moore said he does not support the proposed Roadway Impact Fee or
any additional hurdles applied to new development. He believes that a tax increase
should be implemented first.
Commissioner Ross stated that the city should first use all the current tools available
before implementing Roadway Impact Fees. He also believes it is counter-intuitive to
charge a fee to a corporation or business coming to College Station.
Commissioner Burns said the city should implement a consumption fee and does not
support a Roadway Impact Fee.
IFAC Members Comments on Roadway Impact Fees
IFAC Member Randy French stated that the city needs a mechanism for better streets,
such as a usage tax, but that an impact fee would be counterproductive and does not
support the Roadway Impact Fee.
Commissioner Rektorik stated that the City should raise taxes and implement a
transportation fee before initiating a Roadway Impact Fee and does not support this
Roadway Fee. Another concern he had was that a Roadway Impact Fee would be
counterproductive on economic development, especially for commercial development.
College Station is working hard to create more economic development opportunities for
the citizens of our community. By implementing Impact Fees on commercial
businesses, this could drive up the costs and make College Station mush less
competitive with other cities in the area, thus being at cross purposes with our economic
development goals
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