HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/27/2017 - Regular Minutes - City Council MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JULY 27, 2017
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Barry Moore
Julie Schultz
James Benham, via teleconference
City Staff: Student Liaison
Kelly Templin, City Manager Tory Oxendahl, Municipal Affairs
Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
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 Mooney at 7:08 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017 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.
Recognition of the top 10 Business Performance Awards in Brazos County.
The following businesses were recognized by the Rotary Club as the 2017 Bryan Rotary 10 Award
Winners:
1. Rechargeable Battery Technology dba Exothermix
2. A Brush Above Services, LLC
3. The Barracks Construction Group, LLC
4. FrogSlayer, LLC
5. Zapalac Enterprises, LLC dba Ecozapp
6. America's Choice Roofing
7. Computers, Electronics, Office Etc.
8. Renner Chiropractic
9. Bombers Baseball, LP
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10. Magruder Homes, LP
Also recognized was Fries Financial Services for the Anco Award for Lifetime Business
Achievement.
Hear Visitors Comments
Ben Roper, College Station, came before Council to honor the service and sacrifice of Sgt. Isela
Rubalcava.
Ken Tripp, College Station, spoke on the closure at Cain Road and 2154. He noted that ther is
property for sale that could be used to facilitate the 18-wheeler traffic. He asked the City to
consider an extension from Deacon to Cain
CONSENT AGENDA
Regarding item 2a, Councilmember Harvell clarified her request for the Welcome to Wellborn
sign she had requested as a future agenda item and referenced a 2013 agreement.
2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
• July 13,2017 Workshop
• July 13,2017 Regular Meeting
2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance 2017-3899, authorizing a
General Election to be held on November 7, 2017, for the purpose of electing City
Councilmembers, Place 1, 3, and 5, by the qualified voters of the City of College Station
establishing early voting locations, polling places for this election and making provisions for
conducting the election. (Presentation,posible accion y discusion acerca de ordenanza 2017-
3899, que autorice Elecciones Generales a celebrarse el 7 de noviembre de 2017, con el
propOsito de elegir a los Miembros del Consejo de la Ciudad, Puestos numero 1, 3 y 5, por
los votantes calificados de la Ciudad de College Station, estableciendo los puestos de
votaciones tempranas, los centros de votaciones para estas elecciones e indicando las
estipulaciones para realizar las elecciones.)
2c.Presentation,possible action,and discussion on an interlocal government agreement with
Brazos County for the conduct and management of the City of College Station General
Election that will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. (Presentation, posible accion y
discusion acerca de un acuerdo de gobierno interlocal con el Condado de Brazos para
celebrar y administrar las Elecciones Generales de la Ciudad de College Station a celebrarse
el dia martes 7 de noviembre de 2017.)
2d.Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a bid award for annual price agreements
for various electrical items to be stored in inventory as follows: Anixter: $22,958; KBS
Electrical Dist.: $101,254; Texas Electric Cooperatives: $114,303; Techline, Inc.:
$598,318.50. Total estimated annual expenditure is $836,833.50.
2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a bid award for the annual blanket order
for electric meters and sockets, to be stored in inventory, as follows: Anixter: $58,500;
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Priester-Mell & Nicholson: $203,768.70; KBS Electric Dist.: $37,237.50. Total estimated
annual expenditure is $299,506.20.
2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approving a contract granting
Community Development Partnership Grant (CDBG) funds to Brazos Valley Community
Action Programs in the amount of $200,000 for the acquision of a four bedroom, single-
family home located at 1112 Waynesboro Court that will maintained as an affordable rental
unit for an income-eligible household.
2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval to negotiate an
agreement with CIGNA Health & Life Insurance Company for a medical, dental and
prescription drug plan for calendar year 2018. The amount of the contract is estimated to be
$382,265.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the 2016 Incentives Compliance
Report by the Research Valley Partnership.
Chuck Martinez, Research Valley Partnership, briefed the Council on the 2016 Incentives
Compliance Report. For 2016, there were eight projects under agreement being monitored for
compliance by RVP for Brazos County, the City of Bryan, and the City of College Station. Two
of these are under their final year of reporting. The eight projects are Axis, Fujifilm, Kent Moore
Cabinets, Lubrizol SPI, Nutrabolt, Reynolds & Reynolds, ViaSat, and Wayfair. He noted that all
are exceeding their requirements.
2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on Ordinance 2017-39001
Budget Amendment#2, amending Ordinance No. 3809 which will amend the budget for the
2016-2017 Fiscal Year in the amount of$584,700 and increase the net personnel count by
1.0; and presentation, possible action and discussion on a contingency transfer totaling
$125,000.
This item was taken out of order and was heard by Council after item 4.
Mary Ellen Leonard,Director of Finance, stated that the proposed budget amendment is to increase
the FY17 budget appropriations by $584,700 and increase the net personnel count by 1.0. Also
included was a contingency transfer of $125,000. If approved, the net revised budget
appropriations will be $347,694,517.
At approximately 8:32 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:32 p.m.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektoik and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-
3900,Budget Amendment#2, amending Ordinance No. 3809 which will amend the budget for the
2016-2017 Fiscal Year in the amount of$584,700 and increase the net personnel count by 1.0; and
presentation, possible action and discussion on a contingency transfer totaling $125,000. The
motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017-
3901, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from
Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 3.34 acres located at 2381
Earl Rudder Freeway South, generally located North of Raintree Drive along Earl Rudder
Freeway South.
Jennifer Paz, Planning and Development Services, noted that the applicant has requested the
proposed Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map amendment to General
Commercial as a step toward marketing the property for a broader range of commercial uses that
otherwise would not be permitted by the current zoning and future land use designation. The
property owner has made several attempts to generate interest in this property while working to
provide protection to the adjacent Raintree Subdivision. The applicant believes the current request,
which includes an amendment to the current zoning on the property, is the best option to further
market the property to commercial uses, but also allows for mitigation that helps protect the
existing residents adjacent to the property.
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map at their meeting on July 6, 2017.
Mitchell and Morgan, representing the applicant, noted that they had heard the concerns brought
forward the last time this was brought to Council. She addressed certain concerns such as drainage
impact. She noted there is an over-supply of suburban commercial properties.
At approximately 7:51 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Mark Buxkemper, Raintree, said he has lived in that neighborhood for 25 years and is opposed to
re-zoning the property as general commercial. It is not the Council's job to help the developer to
make more money.
Ron Ross, Raintree, said he shared the same concerns. He wants to see something that is
neighborhood-friendly, not a hotel or something that generates noise and lights. There are a lot of
other things that enhance neighborhoods.
Charles Hamilton, Raintree, said Raintree is a vibrant community, and this will put a foot in the
door. Suburban commercial is better suited for proximity to neighborhoods.
Bill Lero, owner of the property, said the original request was based on the comprehensive plan.
The zoning classification has hindered the development of the property. At this time, he has no
hotels interested. Without the zoning, he has no use for the property. Out of fourteen acres, he is
only requesting approximately three acres to be re-zoned, and it fronts on the bypass.
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Laurie Sorell,Raintree, said she is not against development,but she is against general commercial
zoning. She noted that since this summer, and people are on vacation, she wished this could have
been discussed when there might have been a better showing of the neighborhood.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:04 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted four (4) for and three (3) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and
Councilmembers Brick and Harvell voting against, to adopt Ordinance 2017-3901, amending the
Comprehensive Plan- Future Land Use & Character Map from Suburban Commercial to General
Commercial for approximately 3.34 acres located at 2381 Earl Rudder Freeway South, generally
located North of Raintree Drive along Earl Rudder Freeway South. The motion carried.
4. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017-
3902, 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 SC Suburban Commercial to GC General Commercial
for approximately 3.34 acres located at 2381 Earl Rudder Freeway South, generally located
north of Raintree Drive along Earl Rudder Freeway South.
Jennifer Paz, Planning and Development Services, reported that this request is amending the
zoning district boundaries on the property to rezone approximately 3.34 acres of land of the larger
6.9 acre lot from Suburban Commercial to General Commercial. This request is in conjunction
with a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Suburban Commercial to General
Commercial as a future land use.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their July 6th regular meeting and
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request.
At approximately 8:23 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Mark Buxkemper, Raintree, asked that as this property develops, that no tax incentives be
considered.
Laurie Sorell, Raintree, thanked Council for their consideration and reiterated her concern about
this development. Decisions could be made in haste if money is the main object.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:28 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember
Benham, the City Council voted four (4) for and three (3) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and
Councilmembers Brick and Harvell voting against, to adopt Ordinance 2017-3902, 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 Suburban Commercial to General Commercial for approximately 3.34 acres
located at 2381 Earl Rudder Freeway South, generally located north of Raintree Drive along Earl
Rudder Freeway South. The motion carried.
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5. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017-
3903, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Urban
and Natural Areas Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas Reserved for
approximately 12.5 acres located at 2338 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant has requested the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map amendment to General Commercial and
Natural Areas Reserved as a step toward requesting a rezoning to allow for the tract to develop
with a mix of residential and non-residential uses.
The Planning&Zoning Commission considered this item at their July 6 regular meeting and voted
unanimously to recommend approval.
Doug French, Stylecraft Builders, said the project speaks for itself and is an obvious choice for
general commercial.
At approximately 8:39 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
Geraldo Pirela, Pleasant Forest, expressed his concern regarding traffic noise. There will be an
approximate 600 additional cars going through a natural preserve. He showed a picture of an eagle
that resides there. He already has flood issues. This will impact property values as well.
John Jordan,College Station,clarified that when talking general commercial and natural preserves,
the 12 acres is closer to the Merica building. The multiple family will be on the 15 acres.
There being no further comments,the Public Hearing was closed at 8:45 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember
Moore,the City Council voted seven(7)for and none(0) opposed,to adopt Ordinance 2017-3903,
amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from Urban and Natural
Areas Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas Reserved for approximately 12.5 acres
located at 2338 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding adopt Ordinance
2017-3904, 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 GS General Suburban, P-MUD Planned Mix-
Use District with OV Corridor Overlay and 0 Office to GC General Commercial with OV
Corridor Overlay, MF Multi-Family and NAP Natural Areas Protected on approximately
27.868 acres of land, located at 2338 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South which is generally
located west of Earl Rudder Freeway South along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South.
Rachel Lazo, Planning and Development Services, stated that the request is amending the zoning
district boundaries on the property to rezone approximately 28 acres of land to Multi-Family,
General Commercial with Corridor Overlay, and Natural Areas Protected. This zoning request is
in conjunction with a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan from Urban and Natural Areas
Reserved to General Commercial and Natural Areas Reserved as a future land use for a portion of
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the tract. Both applications are being requested as the initial steps to creating a development with
a mix of residential and non-residential uses.
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item at their July 6th regular Meeting and voted
unanimously to recommend approval of the request.
At approximately 8:54 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
John Jordan, College Station, clarified that the portion labeled CTX land, west of the future
Dartmouth, is the portion that will be re-zoned multi-family.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:56 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-
3904, 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 General Suburban, Planned Mix-Use District with Corridor Overlay and
Office to General Commercial with Corridor Overlay, Multi-Family and Natural Areas Protected
on approximately 27.868 acres of land, located at 2338 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South which is
generally located west of Earl Rudder Freeway South along Harvey Mitchell Parkway South. The
motion carried unanimously.
7. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017-
3905, 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 CI Commercial Industrial to GC General Commercial
on approximately 8.158 acres of land located at 1501 Earl Rudder Freeway South, and more
generally located on the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway, north of Harvey Road.
Jennifer Prochazka, Economic Development Manager, stated that the proposed City-initiated
rezoning from CI Commercial Industrial to GC General Commercial is to allow for infill
commercial redevelopment opportunities along Earl Rudder Freeway. The intent of pursuing
rezoning at this time is to fully entitle the property for general commercial uses encouraging
redevelopment of the site. The property is located on the east side of Earl Rudder Freeway, a
location appropriate for general commercial development.
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this request at their July 20, 2017 meeting and
voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
At approximately 9:09 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:09 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-
3905, 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
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district boundaries from Commercial Industrial to General Commercial on approximately 8.158
acres of land located at 1501 Earl Rudder Freeway South, and more generally located on the east
side of Earl Rudder Freeway, north of Harvey Road. The motion carried unanimously.
8. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017-
3906,amending the Comprehensive Plan-Future Land Use& Character Map from General
Suburban and Business Park to General Commercial for approximately 100 acres located
along the east side of State Highway 6, south of The Business Park at College Station and
north of the Texas World Speedway property.
Jennifer Prochazka, Economic Development Manager, reported that the proposed City-initiated
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Character Map amendment from General Suburban to
General Commercial is for approximately 100 acres located along the east side of State Highway
6 South. As growth and development moves further south,single-family homes are not appropriate
adjacent to a freeway. The Natural Areas in the area of the floodplain will remain designated as it
is today.
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this request at their July 20, 2017 meeting and
voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
At approximately 9:17 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:17 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Schultz and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-
3906, amending the Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use & Character Map from General
Suburban and Business Park to General Commercial for approximately 100 acres located along
the east side of State Highway 6, south of The Business Park at College Station and north of the
Texas World Speedway property. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017-
3907, 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 GC General Commercial on approximately
35.91 acres of land located at 4000 and 4002 University Drive East, and more generally
located south of the intersection of University Drive East and FM158 at the College Station
city limit line.
Jennifer Prochazka, Economic Development Manager, stated that the proposed City-initiated
rezoning from Rural to General Commercial is to allow for infill commercial development
opportunities in north College Station. The intent of pursuing this entitlement at this time is to
preserve potential commercial sites for future development. The property is located at the
intersection of two regionally significant roadways, a location appropriate for general commercial
development.
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this request at their July 20, 2017 meeting and
voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
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At approximately 9:20 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:20 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember
Schultz, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-
3907, 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 Rural to General Commercial on approximately 35.91 acres of land
located at 4000 and 4002 University Drive East, and more generally located south of the
intersection of University Drive East and FM158 at the College Station city limit line. The motion
carried unanimously.
10. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017-
3908, 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 GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial for
approximately one acre of land being College Hills Estates Block 18,Lots 5,6,9 and 11,more
generally located at 108, 110,200 & 206 George Bush Drive East.
Jennifer Prochazka, Economic Development Manager, stated that the proposed City-initiated
rezoning from General Suburban to General Commercial is to allow for infill commercial
redevelopment opportunities in proximity to Texas A&M University. The subject properties are
located along the south side of George Bush Drive East, just north of existing commercial
development. The lots are currently developed as single-family residential homes. While the
properties are likely too small to redevelop for commercial uses on their own,there is opportunity
for consolidation of lots for a larger redevelopment effort. As currently zoned,the properties could
redevelop as single-family homes on a lot-by-lot basis, potentially precluding future commercial
redevelopment in the area. This area was identified by Staff as a prime location for needed general
commercial redevelopment and as a targeted area for commercial preservation. 100, 102, 104,
106, 112, and 204 George Bush Drive East were recently rezoned to General Commercial at the
request of the property owners. Since that time, staff hosted a property owner meeting to discuss
the potential of City-initiated rezoning on the remainder of the block. Two property owners in
attendance preferred to retain the single-family zoning designation on the property until the time
that they sold their properties. Those properties are located at the north end of the block and have
not been included in this rezoning request.
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this request at their July 20, 2017 meeting and
voted unanimously to recommend approval. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
At approximately 9:24 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:24 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
M/oore, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-
3908, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance," Section 12-4.2, "Official Zoning
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Map," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning
district boundaries from GS General Suburban to GC General Commercial for approximately one
acre of land being College Hills Estates Block 18, Lots 5, 6, 9 and 11, more generally located at
108, 110, 200 &206 George Bush Drive East. The motion carried unanimously.
11. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance 2017-
3909, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance", Section 7.6.B, Section
7.6.D.4, and Section 7.9.B of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas
regarding landscaping for single-family developments, screening of retaining walls, and
visual treatment of drainage features such as concrete weirs, outlets, and spillways.
Lance Simms, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the amendment to the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 12-7.6.B provides flexibility regarding the application of
the landscaping provisions for single-family development.More specifically,it provides the ability
to disperse the required trees throughout a townhouse development and clarifies that trees are
required with each new single-family home. The amendment to UDO Section 12-7.6.D.4
eliminates language that requires screening of concrete retaining walls, off-street loading areas,
and utility connections. The amendment to UDO Section 12-7.9.B eliminates the requirement to
provide visual treatment for concrete weirs, drainage outlets, spillways, etc. These proposed
amendments to the UDO were identified as part of the Planning & Zoning Commission's Plan of
Work. The single-family landscape item was identified in the 2016 P&Z Plan of Work. The
remaining items regarding screening or visual treatment of exposed concrete retaining walls and
concrete drainage features were identified in the 2017 P&Z Plan of Work.
The Planning &Zoning Commission considered this item at their July 6, 2017 meeting and voted
of 6-0 to recommend approval.
At approximately 9:29 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:29 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Moore and a second by Councilmember
Rektorik, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-
3909, amending Chapter 12, "Unified Development Ordinance", Section 7.6.B, Section 7.6.D.4,
and Section 7.9.B of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas regarding
landscaping for single-family developments, screening of retaining walls, and visual treatment of
drainage features such as concrete weirs, outlets, and spillways. The motion carried unanimously.
12.Public Hearing, presentation,possible action, and discussion approving Ordinance 2017-
3910, vacating and abandoning a 0.0397 acre Public Utility Easement lying within Lot 1,
Block 2, of College Station ISD Willow Branch and Oakwood School Sites, according to the
plat recorded in Volume 3588, Page 51, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
Carol Cotter, Acting City Engineer, stated that the public utility easement abandonment will
accommodate a building expansion on the CSISD property. It appears the PUE was once used to
provide primary electric service to the building; however, recent improvements to the site have
changed the limits of the public-to-private portion of the electrical service and the easement is no
longer necessary.
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Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
At approximately 9:31 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:31 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Mayor Mooney,
the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance 2017-3910,
vacating and abandoning a 0.0397 acre Public Utility Easement lying within Lot 1, Block 2, of
College Station ISD Willow Branch and Oakwood School Sites, according to the plat recorded in
Volume 3588, Page 51, of the Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas. The motion carried
unanimously.
13. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of
standing list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a
subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or
the recitation of existing policy may be given.Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal
to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Councilmember Rektorik asked to have staff come back on August 10 with a recommendation as
to the hours in which construction work takes place, especially during the summertime.
14. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular M-eting of the City
Council at 9:39 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017.
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