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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JANUARY 9, 2020
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
John Crompton
Linda Harvell
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Jeff Capps, Deputy City Manager
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, 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 8:12 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020 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.
2. Hear Visitors Comments
Fred Dupriest, College Station, stated that investors are assuming high cash flow from very intense
use of short term rentals, and consequently are overpaying for properties. This high level of
investment will complicate the effort to establish reasonable regulation later, as well as increase the
likelihood of lawsuits. Mr. Dupriest explained that investors are assuming economic returns will
continue in the short term rental (STR) market. Also, this is contributing to clear cutting and
architecture inappropriate to the single family neighborhoods. Mr. Dupriest suggested the following
actions:
1. Use public forums and engage media to make a clear statement that “STRs are currently
illegal”. This has different impact than “not allowed.”
2. Warn investors they will be regulated in ways that could limit cash flow
3. Warn investors that current illegal activities cannot (and will not) be grandfathered
4. Warn investors that College Station will enforce regulation on STRs
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3. CONSENT AGENDA
3.1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:
December 10, 2019 Workshop Meeting
December 10, 2019 Regular Meeting
3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the rejection of all bids submitted
for the purchase of electric Meter Pedestals, which would be maintained in electrical inventory
and expended as needed.
3.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on bid award for the purchase of electric
capacitor banks, which will be maintained in electrical inventory and expended as needed. The
total recommended award is $106,680 for the purchase of Electric Capacitor Banks from
Techline Inc.
3.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a Second Amendment to the
Interlocal Cooperation and Joint Development Agreement known as the Joint Research Valley
BioCorridor Development Agreement Project, to modify project site boundaries, expand
revenue sharing territory, and to transfer wastewater CCN service area pursuant to Water
Code Section 13.248.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Brick,
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried unanimously.
4. REGULAR AGENDA
4.1. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Ordinance No.
2020-4147 amending Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official
Zoning Map,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the
zoning district boundaries from O Office and D Duplex to GC General Commercial on
approximately 1.1 acres of land recorded as College Heights Addition Block C, Lots 1 -6 and
Public Alley, generally located at the intersection of University Drive East and Eisenhower
Street.
Laura Gray, Planning and Development, stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone six lots and
a public alley from O Office and D Duplex to GC General Commercial to prepare the property for
commercial redevelopment and lot consolidation. The subject properties are located within
Redevelopment Area 2 of the Eastgate Neighborhood Plan. Because of the current designation and
the City of College Station’s expressed desire to incentivize redevelopment in such areas, the City is
participating in this request so as to include the public alley. It should be noted that the applicant
currently has applications under review for a right-of-way abandonment on this alley and for a replat
that would combine the six lots and the abandoned alley (if approved by City Council).
Should this replat and abandonment be approved, the area of approximately 1.1 acres will be
consolidated, which can increase potential redevelopment opportunities. The current development
within the subject properties consists of two commercial buildings and a single -family house. The
public alley has remained undeveloped housing a sewer line which serves the subject properties and
is proposed to be removed during a future replat, currently under review.
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The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval (6-0) to rezone the subject
properties from O Office and D Duplex to GC General Commercial at their December 5, 2019 regular
meeting. Staff also recommends approval of the request.
At approximately 8:31 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:31 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Brick,
the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-4147 amending
Appendix “A”, “Unified Development Ordinance,” Section 4.2, “Official Zoning Map,” of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of College Station, Texas by changing the zoning district boundaries from
O Office and D Duplex to GC General Commercial on approximately 1.1 acres of land recorded as
College Heights Addition Block C, Lots 1-6 and Public Alley, generally located at the intersection of
University Drive East and Eisenhower Street. The motion carried unanimously.
4.2. Public Hearing, presentation, discussion, and possible action on Ordinance No. 2020-4148
regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a Night Club, Bar or Tavern use encompassing a 1,270
square foot expansion of an existing bar located at 650 William D. Fitch Parkway, generally
located on the southwest corner of Arrington Road and William D. Fitch Parkway.
Laura Gray, Planning and Development, stated that this applicant requests to expand the area of an
existing restaurant and bar into the adjacent 1,270 square foot tenant space for a total operation area
of 3,250 square feet. Also, the applicant is proposing that the bar continue to operate with late night
hours, with the establishment open to the public from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, and that from 9:00 pm to
2:00 am with admission restricted to persons age 21 or older.
Ms. Gray explained that the applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing site. Existing uses
in the area include commercial, public/institutional, and single-family. The addition of this use will
not negatively impact existing uses. Currently, the Castlegate Business Center has a car wash, three
restaurants with a drive-thru, and a convenience store with gas pumps.
The Planning & Zoning Commission considered this item at their December 12, 2019 meeting and
unanimously recommended approval (5-0) of the request. Staff also recommends approval.
At approximately 8:35 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:35 p.m.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Maloney and a second by Councilmember
Harvell, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-4148
regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a Night Club, Bar or Tavern use encompassing a 1,270 square
foot expansion of an existing bar located at 650 William D. Fitch Parkway, generally located on the
southwest corner of Arrington Road and William D. Fitch Parkway. The motion carried unanimously.
4.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an appointment to the Brazos
Central Appraisal District.
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Crompton, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Ron Kaiser to the
Brazos Central Appraisal District. The motion carried unanimously.
4.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments to the Spring Creek
Local Government Corporation.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) opposed, with Mayor Mooney and
Councilmember Nichols voting against, to postpone the Spring Creek Local Government Corporation
appointments to the City Council Regular Meeting on January 23, 2020. The motion carried.
4.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an appointment of a City Council
member to the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City
Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Dennis Maloney to the Comprehensive
Plan Evaluation Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
4.6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding appointments to the following
boards, committees and commissions:
• Architectural Advisory Committee
• Audit Committee
• B/CS Library Committee
• Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board
• Construction Board of Adjustments
• Design Review Board
• Joint Relief Funding Review Committee
• Parks and Recreation Board
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Zoning Board of Adjustments
The following appointments were made:
Architectural Advisory Committee:
Two Year Term
o Ray Holliday
Audit Committee:
Two Year Term
o Mike Ashfield
One Year Unexpired Term
o Lisa Michelle McMillin
B/CS Library Committee:
Two Year Term
o Larry Ringer - Chair
o Dan Rudge
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Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board:
Two Year Term
o Linda Harvell – CTC Chair
o Kyle LeBlanc
Three Year Term
o David Higdon
o Dennis Jansen
o Deborah Stoll
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve CBA appointments
listed below. The motion carried unanimously.
Construction Board of Adjustments:
One Year Term
o Kyle LeBlanc
o Connor Russell
Two Year Term
o Russell Farquhar
o William Pugh
Three Year Term
o Cynthia Giedraitis - Chair
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Crompton, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve DRB appointments
listed below. The motion carried unanimously.
Design Review Board:
Two Year Term
o Ray Holliday - A
Three Year Term
o Katherine Cabrera - D
o Samuel Marvel - C
Joint Relief Funding Review Committee:
Three Year Term
o Suzanne Droleskey
One Year Unexpired Term
o Lisa Halerin
Parks and Recreation Board:
Two Year Term
o Lisa Aldrich
o David Higdon
o Janet Wood
Three Year Term
o Joel Cantrell
o Ann Hays
o Debe Shafer
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MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember
Maloney, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve P&Z appointments
listed below. The motion carried unanimously.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Two Year Term
o Elizabeth Cunha
o Bobby Mirza
Three Year Term
o Dennis Christiansen - Chair
o William Gunnels
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Harvell and a second by Councilmember
Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve ZBA appointments listed
below. The motion carried unanimously.
Zoning Board of Adjustments:
Two Year Term
o Fred Dupriest
o Howard Mayne
o William Pugh
o Rachel Smith
o Deborah Stoll - Alternate
5. Adjournment.
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council
at 9:12 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary