HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/1978 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
September 14, 1978
7'00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Dozier, Boughton, Adams,
Halter, Hazen; Student Liaison DuBois; City Manager Bardell;
City Engineer Ash; Director of Public Works Ford; City
Planner Mayo; Building Official Koehler; City Attorney Lewis
MEMBERS ABSENT'
None
VIS ITORS PRESENT'
See guest register
Agenda Item No. 1-- Approval of minutes of previous meetings.
The minutes were approved as read.
Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors.
No one spoke.
A_genda Item No. 3 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning several lots
and tracts of land in and adjacent to the Cooner and Co'flege H. eights Additions
as recommended by the Planning and Zoning. Commission.
City Planner Mayo explained the existing and proposed zoning. He also explained
the existing use and said that there was a danger of over-populating the area.
Mr. Jim Gardner, 1216 N. Ridgefield Circle, asked if the traffic count would be
reduced from existing zoning.
Mr. Mayo stated that it would be approximately half.
Planning and Zoning Chairman Stover said that the P&Z felt the R-6 zoning must be
lowered.
Mr. Mike Jones, Callaway Properties, stated that his partner's plans are to
build a duplex on existing R-2 zoning, but this will not be possible under the
proposed zoning changes.
Discussion included the question of rezoning existing R-2 areas to Administrative-
Professional and if it would be logical to rezone such a large area A-P.
Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above prope.rties.
Councilman Ringer moved to approve Ordinance No. 1124 with the exception that
Block B, Lots 4-9 remain R-2.
Councilman Hazen seconded the motion.
Councilman Halter presented an amendment that the existing areas zoned R-2 in
Blocks B and C remain R-2.
Councilman Boughton seconded the amendment.
The amendment to the motion passed by the following vote'
FOR---Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter
AGAINST --- Councilman Hazen
ABSTAINING --- Councilman Adams
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The amended motion passed by the following vote-
FOR --- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Hazen
AGAINST --- Councilman Adams
Agenda Item No. 5 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning Lots 7-12,
Block 37; Southwood Valley Section 10A from Single Family Residential District
R-1 to Duplex District R-2. The application is in the name of Southwood Valley,
Inc.
City Planner Mayo explained the proposed rezoning would add a buffer zone between
the areas zoned R-1 and a proposed church.
Mr. W.D. Fitch, Southwood Valley, Inc., spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning.
Agenda Item No. 6-- Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above lots.
Councilman Dozier moved acceptance of Ordinance No. 1125.
Councilman Halter seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 7 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning. Lot_ 2~ .Block 46;
Southwood Valley Section 10A from Apartment Building District R-6 and Single Family
Residential District R-1 to Townhouse-Rowhouse District R-3. The application is
in the name of Southwood Valley, Inc.
City Planner Mayo explained the proposed rezoning.
Agenda Item No. 8-- Consideration of an ordinance rezoning, the above lots.
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Councilman Dozier moved acceptance of Ordinance No. 1126.
Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 9 -- A public hearing on the _question of rezoning a 23.447 acre
tract located east of a. nd adjacen~t to the East Bypass and approximately 2000 feet
north of the intersection of Texas Avenue and the East Bypass from Single Family
Residential District R-I, _and .Agricultural-Open District A-O to General Commerci_al
District C-1. The application is in the name of Mr...Jam_es Cal~laway_,..Agent for Mr.~
James Jett.
City Planner Mayo explained the proposals and stated that the owner was working
with the developer for warehouse/office type facilities.
Mr. Gardner said that the proposals would cause a freeway going through a
residential area and that it would cause clutter. He also stated that it would
not conform to the comprehensive plan.
Mike Jones said that he and Mr. Callaway would buy the land if the proposed
zoning were granted and that it would be basically a warehouse space.
Councilman Hazen asked about M-1 zoning for the property.
Mr. Mayo stated that the retail sales proposed could not take place under M-1
zoning.
.Agend~ .Item No. 10 -- Consideration of an ordinance rezonin_jI the above tract.
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Councilman Dozier moved acceptance of Ordinance No. 1127.
Councilman Adams seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following VOte.
FOR-__ Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Dozier, Boughton, Halter, Adams
AGAINST ___ Councilman Hazen
Councilman Hazen noted that she based her decision on the fact that the proposals
did not follow the comprehensive plan.
__Agenda Item No. 11 -- A ·
structur~hearin~ to consider an ordinance establishin a
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Building Official Koehler explained the proposal and stated that it was merely
an amendment to the existing housing code.
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Councilman Ringer moved adoption of Ordinance No. 1128 without the substitute for
Section 102.4 and with Alternate 1 for 104.13 concerning screens.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously; Councilman Dozier being absent from the room.
Councilman Ringer moved that the transition period be limited to one (1) year making it
effective September 1, 1979 for existing buildings. ,
Councilman Halter seconded the motion which passed unanimously; Councilman Dozier
being absent from the room.
City Manager Bardell said that standing co~nittees of the Council were notified
for submission of proposed additions or changes.
Mr. Jim Gardner asked about the possibility of further improvements to Hollemmn
Street.
City Manager Bardell presented a memorandum from the Chief of Police requesting
money to help defray costs of a full time school officer.
Councilman Ringer mentioned needed improvements suggested by the Parks and
Recreation Department including improvements at Lincoln Center ___ parking lot,
covered pavallion for the park, a screen to block equipment, and interior
improvements. They also suggested the purchase of a trailer which could be
shared with the Public Works Department; a pavallion at Thomas Park; playground
equipment at various parks and a pool cover at Adamson Pool.
Mr. John Foote, pool manager, presented figures and designs for the propose~
"duro-dome,, cover for the Adamson Pool.
Councilman Dozier said that improvements needed to be made to Avenue B, Churchill,
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Pasler and Nimitz Streets.
Councilman Hazen asked if the flasher signal at Southwood and 2818 could be bought
in order to speed up its installation. She also stated that the City needs to
buy its own striping machine for streets.
Councilman Admas said that the City needed to spend money for an improved lighting
system around the campus.
Mayor Bravenec noted that sidewalk improvements are needed on Lawyer and Holleman
Streets. He also stated that the drainage in Dexter Park needed improvement.
Councilman Halter mentioned that the bicycle path may need relocation.
Agenda Item No. 14-- Consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 175,
the nuisance ordinance.
City Attorney suggested several changes to amend Ordinance No. 175.
Councilman Dozier moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1129 amending Ordinance No. 175.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
.._Agenda Item No. 15-- Consideration of abandonment of an alley~. ~ay in Block 9,
West Park Addition.
City Manager Bardell explained that the Unitarian Fellowship has requested
this abandonment.
Mr. J. B. Coone explained that the area has been maintained by the Unitarian
Fellowship for years. He also stated that a buidling may possibly be planned for
this area in the future.
City Engineer Ash stated that the city staff forsees no problems in this abandon-
ment.
Councilman Halter directed the city staff to prepare an ordinance abandoning
the alleyway.
Councilman Hazen seconded the motion which passed unanimously, Ord. No. 1130 being
approved.
Agenda Item No. 16 -- Consideration of an ordinance vacating .a pprtion of
Shenandoah Drive.
Councilman Dozier moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1131 vacating a portion of
Shenandoah Drive.
Councilman Adams seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
FOR --- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Adams
AGAINST--- None
ABSTAINING --- Councilman Hazen
Agenda Item No. 17-- Consideration of a final plat of Southwood Valley, Section 2R.
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This item passed by consent of the Council.
Agenda Item No. 18 -- Consideration of a final plat -- Resubdivision of Lot 4R.~
Block 2; of the F. S. Kapchinski Subdivision located at the intersection of
Texas Avenue and Park Place.
City Planner Mayo explained the plat.
Councilman Halter moved approval of the plat subject to divulging the equitable
owner ' s name.
Councilman Dozier seconded the motion.
The motion passed by the following vote:
FOR --- Mayor Bravenec; Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Adams
AGAINST --- Councilman Hazen
Agenda Item No. 19 -- Award of contract for roofing repairs.
Building Official Koehler explained the preferred contractor's statement.
Councilman Dozier moved to accept the bid of South-Texas Urethane in the amount
of $21,052.00 for reroofing city hall.
Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 20-- Discussion of Council concerns.
Councilman Boughton said that city streets are not designed to handle the weight
of the Transportation Enterprises buses.
Councilman Dozier suggested the possibility of reducing the air pressure in the
tires.
City Manager Bardell said that a tax would possibly have to be enacted to recover
part of the damage costs.
Councilman Boughton also stated that something needed to be done about weeds and
grass growing between the curb and streets.
Agenda Item No. 21 -- Closed session to discuss possible litigation and personnel
matters.
The Council entered into closed session.
Agenda Item No. 22 -- Action o~_ closed session items.
The Council took no action in closed session.
Agepda Item No. 23 -- Adjourn.
M~.yor Brave'~ec declared the meeting adjourned.
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