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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/1969 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS May 23, 1969 Members Present: Mayor D. A. Anderson; Councilmen O. M. Holt, Joseph J. McGraw, James H. Dozier, Bill J. Cooley, Dan R. Davis, and C. H. Ransdell; City Manager Ran Boswell; City Attorney Don Dillon; and City Secretary Lynda Swoveland Members Absent: None Visitors Present: M. K. Thornton, M. H. Luedke, Deward L. Strong, Jerry Caddy, Alton Risinger, North Bardell, LeeRoy George, A. J. Buck, C. D. Wells, Bennie Luedke, L. P. Dulaney, Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Lambert, John Denison, Edsel Jones, W. T. Reidel, James O. Freeman, Edward H. Miller, Norma L. Miller, Allen Swoboda, Davis Rusinik, Kenneth J. Morgan, Mrs. K. C. Morgan, K. D. Morgan, Richard Pulaski, B. J. Kling, John Exley, William A. Adkins, Jack Inglin, Patty and Harry Seaback, and Ed Horn Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m. in the Council Room of the City of College Station. On motion by Councilman Davis, seconded by Councilman Holt, the Minutes of the April 28, 1969 meeting were approved as written. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson stated that he wished to suggest a policy statement, regarding individual Councilmen signing their name as City Councilmen in letters to editors of newspapers. Mayor Anderson pointed out that he felt this might lead to people thinking it represented the opinion of the Council as a whole. He asked for the Council's approval on this policy statement, which was given, to be used as a guideline in the future. Mayor Anderson called a public hearing on the question of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 38 by adding a Mobile Home Park District (3-A). One citizen from the audience, Mr. Allen Swoboda, asked the Mayor to explain this amendment, which he did. There were no other comments from the audience. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. Councilman Holt moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 620, an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 38, by adding a Mobile Home Park District ( 3-A). Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 23, 1969 Page 2 Mayor Anderson stated that Ordinance No. 624, an ordinance amending Ordinance No.' 542, by amending Section 2 thereto, and providing for automatic zoning of annexed territory, needed to be considered. There was some discussion by Councilmen regarding this ordinance. City Attorney Dillon explained that this ordinance would need to be passed; otherwise, all the proposed annexation territory would have to be brought into the city as District No. 1 ( residential), because of Ordinance No. 542. The passage of Ordinance No. 624 would preclude any argument. Councilman Dozier moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 624, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 542, by amending Section 2 thereto, and providing for automatic zoning of annexed territory, with the words "Planning and Zoning Commission" being deleted in Section #2. Councilman Holt seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson called for the pleasure of the Council in regard to Ordinance No. 613, an ordinance receiving certain territory adjoining the city limits of the city into and incorporating the same as a part of the city. A great deal of discussion followed among the Councilmen. Councilman Dozier reported on his contacts with the Texas Highway Department officials relative to the inclusion or exclusion of R. 0. W. on Highway 6 and briefly explained highway department policy on paving and right of way. Councilman Dozier moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 613, as written. Motion was seconded by Councilman Davis. City Attorney Dillon then pointed out that if this Ordinance No. 613 were passed as it was written, all of the land in the proposed annexation would be brought into the city as District No. 1 (residential). Councilman Dozier then withdrew his motion. The Council took no action. Councilman McGraw stated that approximately 70 acres of commercial property presently serves the city and he felt the proposed annexation of 100 acres for more commercial uses would be too much. He stated many of the applicants requesting commercial zoning through the Planning and Zoning Commission, did not have any type of definite plans in mind for the property in the proposed annexation area. Mayor Anderson called on Mr. LeeRoy George, Planner for the City of College Station, to explain to the Council the map which showed the proposed annexation and the requests for zoning in the annexation area, and to comment upon the requests received and acted upon by the Planning and Zoning Commission. After Mr. George's explanation of these areas, there was considerable discussion as to zoning in the proposed annexation area. Apparently, most property owners who had requested zoning changes did not have metes and boundary description of their property. Accordingly, it was decided to bring all area in as R-1 and follow normal procedures on all zoning changes requested. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 23, 1969 Page 3 On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman McGraw, Ordinance No. 613 was recommended for adoption. Motion carried. Councilman Ransdell and Councilman Cooley asked to be recorded as voting no. Several citizens in the audience who had requested zoning for their property spoke to the Council. Mr. James Freeman, Mr. Edsel Jones and Mr. Bill Fitch all felt the Council should reconsider their decision, since some owners had complied with the earlier request of the Council and had submitted metes and bounds descriptions and the Planning and Zoning Commission had passed on them. After much discussion, Councilman Holt moved that the passage of Ordinance No. 613, an ordinance receiving certain territory adjoining the city limits of the city into and incorporating the same as a part of the city, be rescinded. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cooley. On the question, Councilman Dozier and Councilman McGraw voted no. Mayor Anderson voted in favor of rescinding Ordinance No. 613 and rewriting it and giving it a new number. Motion carried. Councilman Holt moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 625, an ordinance to receive certain territory adjoining the city limits of the city into and incorporating the same as a part of the city, with the following being zoned as indicated on the zoning map and as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission: District No. 4, First Business District: C-2 C-3 C-4 ( Lot 1, Lakeview Acres) 1q, Q(� NW,"I M C-5 - only that portion within the city limitsJ3 C-7 - ( 300 foot depth only) District No. 2, Second Dwelling House District: D-1 District No. 3. Apartment House District: A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 District No. 3-A, Mobile Home Park District - MHC -1 Councilman Ransdell seconded the motion. On the question, Councilmen Dozier and McGraw asked to be recorded as voting no. Motion carried. 011155 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 23, 1969 Page 4 Councilman Holt moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 626, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on June 23, 1969 at 7:00 p. m. on the property in the annexed area that had been considered for rezoning and denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. Councilman Ransdell moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 621, an ordinance adopting plans and specifications for improvements of certain portions of Grove Street from Highland Street to FM 2154; Harrington Avenue from Walton Drive to Francis Drive, Gilchrist Avenue from Walton Drive to Munson Avenue; and Nagle Street from Inlow Boulevard to University Drive. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Councilman McGraw moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 622, an ordinance calling for a public hearing on the question of rezoning a 1.15 acre tract or parcel of land in the J. E. Scott League, Brazos County, Texas, from Industrial Zone to District No. 3, Apartment House District. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ransdell. Motion carried. Councilman Holt moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 623, an ordinance changing the name of Old Highway 6 North (north of University Drive) and Old Highway 6 South ( South of University Drive) and Farm to Market 2154 to Old College Road from Bryan/College Station City limits South to University Drive and Old College Road South from University Drive South to the City Limits of College Station, Texas. Councilman McGraw seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Dozier asked to be recorded as voting no. The Council then reviewed the draft of the proposed Mobile Home Park Ordinance, which was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Richard Pulaski, Chairman of the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board recommended that Sections 11 and 12 be taken from proposed Ordinance No. 627, Mobile Home Ordinance and included in Ordinance 511 ( Plumbing Code Ordinance), so that the builder of a Mobile Home Park would only have one ordinance to refer to on plumbing, etc. On motion by Councilman McGraw, seconded by Councilman Davis, this recommendation was accepted. Motion carried. Councilman Cooley asked to be recorded as voting no. Councilman Ransdell moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 627, Mobile Home Park Ordinance, an ordinance enforcing minimum standards for Mobile Home Parks, establishing requirements for design, construction, alteration, extension and maintenance of mobile homes, and authorizing the issuance of permits for construction, alteration and extension of Mobile Home Parks; authorizing the licensing of operators of mobile home parks; authorizing the inspection of Mobile Home Parks and fixing the penalties for violations. Excluded from the ordinance were Sections 11 and 12. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. The Secretary was directed to make all changes as requested by the Council regarding the Mobile Home Ordinance. Motion carried. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 23, 1969 Page 5 Councilman Ransdell moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 628, an ordinance providing for a Housing Code for the City of College Station, Texas, with changes made by Councilmen. Motion was seconded by Councilman McGraw. Motion carried. Councilman Dozier moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 629, an ordinance updating the Electrical Code with changes as noted by Council members. Motion was seconded by Councilman Holt. Motion carried. Mayor Anderson stated that, in regard to the engineering survey on flooding in the Bee Creek area, action was being taken and he would have a report to make soon that he felt would be advantageous to the city. Councilman Cooley recommended that the Council consider the extension of Welsh Street since this would be advantageous to the new high school site. Mrs. Norma Miller and other citizens in the audience, spoke against the extension of Welsh Street. Councilman McGraw expressed his view of favoring Fairview rather than Welsh. Councilman McGraw moved this proposed extension be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their study and recommendation. Councilman Ransdell seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Holt moved a Resolution concerning Millican Dam be adopted by the Council for inclusion in the Minutes and to be sent to appropriate Congressmen, as noted in the Resolution. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cooley. Motion carried. The Resolution is as follows: WHEREAS, the City of College Station is located in Brazos County in the State of Texas and in the watershed of the Brazos River of which the Navasota River is a major tributary, and WHEREAS, the City of College Station is the seat of the Texas A&M University system, and WHEREAS, the City of College Station is expected to increase greatly in population in the future due partially to the expansion of the University and partially to expected influx of industries, and WHEREAS, the City of College Station is in great need of an assured source of water to meet its future industrial and municipal needs, and WHEREAS, the need of a dam on the Navasota River, a tributary of the Brazos River, to impound water for the use of cities and industrial users along the river has been established, and WHEREAS, the need of conservation of water resources is all important to the 7 /'20 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting 1 May 23, 1969 Page 6 development of the entire area, and the need to control the flood waters is firmly established, now THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of College Station, acting by authority of the unanimous vote of its duly elected officials, and in the best interest of a large majority of the people in this city and area, goes on record as favoring a dam at the earliest possible time, and FURTHER, be it resolved that the necessary appropriations be provided in order to begin pre -construction planning of this project, and FURTHER, be it resolved, that copies of this Resolution be sent to the Honorable Olin E. Teague, Congressman, the Honorable Ralph Yarborough, Senator;; The Honorable John Tower, Senator; and the Honorable George Bush, Congressman, and to appropriate committees of the House and Senate of the United States. Adopted this 23rd day of May, 1969, A.D. Mayor Anderson asked the Council for recommendation of a councilman to represent the city at the hearings in Washington D. C. on the Millican Dam Reservoir on June 10 and 11. Councilman McGraw suggested that Councilman Dozier attend. Councilman Dozier said that he would tentatively accept and if he could not make the trip, he would inform the Council. At the request of the Mayor and on motion by Councilman Cooley, seconded by Councilman Dozier, it was recommended that the Resolution sent to Mrs. Ewing Brown on the death of her husband, be made a part of these Minutes. Motion carried. The Resolution is as follows: The City Council, City of College Station, records with deepest sympathy, the death, on April 16, 1969, of one of its esteemed former members, Ewing E. Brown. Ewing, as he was affectionately known, was respected by all who knew him. His friends were legion. His service to the City of College Station, as Councilman, through the six-year period of its formative development, was outstanding. He was a visionary leader who helped build the sturdy foundation upon which our city now grows. His interest in our city never abated and he could always be counted upon to aid in any civic project when called upon. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 23, 1969 Page 7 The City of College Station has suffered an irreparable loss in his death. As a token of respect, it is ordered by the City Council that a copy of this Resolution, signed by the Mayor and City Secretary, be sent to Mrs. Brown. The Council agreed to meet informally on Monday, May 26 at 5:00 p. M. to discuss water line extensions with representatives of Texas International Speedway. On motion by Councilman Holt, seconded by Councilman Cooley, the developers of the proposed University Arms Subdivision were granted permission to submit their final plats in sections, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their May 19, 1969 meeting. Motion carried. City Attorney Dillon stated that the appraisals on University Drive extension had been received on 5-23-69 in his office from Jim Smith. Councilman Cooley moved that the meeting be adjourned, subject to call. Motion was seconded by Dan Davis and passed. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary las We Oils!)