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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/1997 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMayor LYNN MCILHANEY Mayor Pro Tempore HUB KENNADY City Manager GEORGE K. NOE COLLEGE STATION Council Members BILL FOX LARRY MARIOTT DAVID HICKSON DICK BIRDWELL BRAD MARTIN MINUTES COLLEGE STATION CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1997 at 7:00 P.M. COUNClLMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mcllhaney, Councilmembers Fox, Hickson, Mariott COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Protem Kennady, Councilmembers Martin and Birdwell STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Noe, City Secretary Hooks, Assistant City Manager Brymer, City Attorney Cargill, Economic and Community Development Director Ash, Community Development Administrator Ash, Public Relations Manager Calliham, Development Services Director Callaway, Senior Planner McCully, Transportation Planner Hard Mayor Mcllhaney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and explained the council meeting procedures to the public. Agenda Item No. 1 -- Pledge of Alle.qiance Council and audience members cited the pledge of allegiance. A.qenda Item No. 2 -- Invocation Steven Sims, pastor of College Hills Missionary Baptist Church provided the invocation. Agenda Item No. 3 -- Consider request for absence from meeting. Councilman Mariott moved approval of the absence requests from Councilmembers Kennady, Birdwell, and Martin. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fox which carried unanimously, 4-0. Providing Customer Service Excellence Regular 4/10/97 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 4 -- Presentations The following proclamations were read and presented by Mayor Mcllhaney. Child Abuse Prevention Month accepted by Debbie Fry of Family Outreach Safety Awareness Week, April 28th -May 2nd accepted by Michelle Boriskie Tip-A-Cop Week, Apdl 14th, accepted by Scott Simpson and Sally Ryan Sexual Assault Awareness Month accepted by Ann Worley of Brazos County Rape Crisis Center Molly Gritter and John Nichols of the Community Appearance Committee came forward to present the following businesses with certificates to acknowledge the beautification and appearance of their property. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant University Commons Apartments St. Thomas Episcopal Church Jo Carroll, Coordinator of the Big Event presented Brook Highburger and Angle Warren with certificates of appreciation for their work in the Big Event held April 5th. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Statutory A.qenda 5a. Approved award of contract to New Signals Engineering for communication infrastructure plan. Funding from Electric and ClP Fund not to exceed $35,000. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Consent Agenda 6a. Approved change of vendor and contract for Public Safety software to Public Safety Net for $53,500. Project originally funded in FY 1991 issuance of Certificates of Obligation. 6b. Approved rental rehabilitation project contract for 202, 205, 206, 207, 209 and 211 Spruce Avenue with Twin City Properties, Inc. for an estimated cost of $160,000 and the city's portion of this project is $80,000. Items approved by common consent. Regular 4/10/97 Page 3 A.qenda Item No. 7 -- Regular A.qenda 7a. Public hearing and consider appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission decision to deny a conditional use permit request for the conversion, of a vacant warehouse to a 9000 square foot night club, located at 305 Marion Pu,qh Drive. (97-700) Staff Planner Sabine McCully presented a brief staff report and stated that the applicant was required to apply for a conditional use permit because nightclubs are considered conditional uses in commercial zoning districts. The site is zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial and provides for all commercial uses as well. She referred to a map of the surrounding properties and proposed parking lot, and noted that staff found general compliance with the development requirements of the zoning ordinance. She described the review standards. If Council overturns the decision of the Commission, staff recommended that approval of the nightclub be conditioned on the following: 1. That the nature of the business remain similar to the use as described by the applicant and that any new activities such as dance floors and live bands be brought back to the Commission for review. 2. That the parking lot be monitored against littering, loitering, loud noise from parking lot, and trespassing on adjoining properties. 3. That the building be equipped with soundproofing materials. Ms. McCully explained that the ordinance allows council to place a time limit on the conditional use permit and subsequent review. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the public hearing. The following Hans Betten Sean P. Merrell Jason Hicks Reggie Harper Tracy Moody Chris Helms Mark McCowen persons spoke in favor: 1518 Oakview, Bryan 1312 Airline Dorm 7, Room 115 602 Marion 1030 Crystal Brook 1224 Georgia 609 Turner, Apt. H Regular 4/10/97 Page 4 Comments stated as fo//ows: 1. The applicant agreed to construct an 8 ft. tall cedar fence proposed along three sides of the building to keep people from direct access to Wellborn Road. Fence will also help screen noise and lights from the proposed parking lot. Also use of parking lot monitors to ensure the activities associated with "Traditions" are contained within the property boundaries. 2. If approved and given the opportunity, the issues of noise, littering, and disruptive behavior will be resolved. 3. The location of the site is better than going to the congested area of clubs, particularly in Northgate. It may also be better for individuals who drink to walk to their homes nearby rather than traveling across town. 4. The College Station Police Department and owners of McDonald's were notified prior to the party being held at the location. Individuals controlled the traffic and parking. 5. The train will be a natural barrier between the Southside area and the proposed location. 6. A comment was made to allow the applicants an opportunity to try his entrepreneurship. 7. The applicant expressed a desire to be an Aggie Club, catering to alumni and citizens of College Station, not only students. It is also a desire to have nice landscaping and keep the area clean. The applicant plans to be involved in community interests. 8. As a resident of the southside area, there are many residents who are not opposed to the club. 9. This is a viable option for students to have a good time and be safe. The following persons spoke in opposition: Stella Wilkes James DeGraw Sharon Menn Shelli Coots 9552 River Road, CS 400 Marion Pugh, #2107 200 Grove 400 Marion Pugh Regular 4/10/97 Page 5 Olive DeLucia Mrs. Marion Pugh Bill Bingham Jerry Cooper Carol Edwards Marianne Oprisko 307 Timber 601 Fairview 404 Fairview 602 Bell 400 West Dexter 2475 Barron Road Comments stated as follows: 1. Traffic congestion on George Bush and Wellborn intersection will be aggravated by the nightclub traffic, especially on football weekends. is a major factor to consider. Safety 2. A recent party at the proposed location disturbed the residents in surrounding apartments and homes. 3. Traditions nightclub would not be an attraction for visitors as they drive along Wellborn Road to the George Bush Library. 4. Not a suitable place for this type of business. 5. Is the City willing to be liable for a student who is killed crossing the tracks due to the location of this bar? 6. The Planning and Zoning Commissions have reviewed and denied this case twice. 7. Disruptive behavior is associated with persons who drink excessively. 8. The residential area will change dramatically with a nightclub added. 9. Police reports on the party were available for council inspection. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilman Hickson made the motion to uphold the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the application for a conditional use permit. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fox which carried unanimously, 4-0. Regular 4/10/97 Page 6 7b. Consider formation of an ad hoc Health and Human Services Advisory Committee and appoint citizens to the committee. Councilman Mariott made a motion to create a seven member committee and appoint the following individuals. Councilman Hickson seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 4-0. Dr. Gayle Schmidt Tom Aughinbaugh Josie Peacher Tom Wilkerson, Jr. David Knoop Charles Cryan Pat Duffy 7c. Consider petition and ordinance to change the name of a portion of Kyle Avenue to George Bush Drive. Councilman Hickson moved approval of Ordinance No. 2240 as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mariott which carried unanimously, 4-0. 7d. Consider resolution authorizing City Manager and the Economic Development office to negotiate an economic development package with Universal Computer Systems, Inc. Councilman Mariott moved approval of the resolution as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fox which carried unanimously, 4-0. EDC Board member Richard Smith answered questions of the Council. At 8:25 p.m. Mayor Mcllhaney continued the item from workshop on the discussion of the Munson traffic issue. Transportation Planner Edwin Hard presented a brief summary of the presentation made previously at the workshop meeting. Staff recommended the trial measure with no entry to Munson or Ashburn from Lincoln. Mayor Mcllhaney opened the floor for public input. Regular 4/10/97 Page 7 The fo/lowing individuals addressed the Council: Patricia Marti David Pursell Clifford Fry Dennis Maloney Marge Zwolinski Dawn Aberth Kayla Glover Tracy Abeel Peter Bastian Marianne Oprisko Mark Olivieri James Baker Tim Hull Lyle Symons Claire Knox Patrick Siegert 1103 Dominik 1003 Rose Circle 1400 Post Oak Circle 803 Welsh 903 Francis 1203A Munson 1210 Marstellar 1609 Panther Lane 1104 Merry Oaks 2475 Barton Road 1007 Puryear 1119 Ashbum 1044 Rose Circle 1001 Francis 500 Francis 8701 Chippendale The fo/lowing information is a summary of comments. 1. Opposed to diversion of traffic from Munson and Ashbum to other streets, particularly Dominik and Gilchrist. 2. Support the trial measure. 3. Commendations were directed to Ed Hard for all the work he has placed into this project. 4. Suggestion was made to identify the entire area as "East University Hills" because it encompasses a diverse type of housing and residents and the area is near the University, similar to West University Hills near Rice University in Houston. 5. Safety of pedestrians in the neighborhood is a major concern. 6. Look for other alternatives rather than redirecting traffic to Glenhaven. 7. City should make better plans for traffic flow. Regular 4/10~97 Page 8 8. Preserve the older neighborhoods as the city grows. More traffic is generated with growth. 9. Suggestion was made to contact TXDOT on the issue of moving the exit ramp on Highway 6 East Bypass to Harvey Road. It is impossible for residents from Merry Oaks and University Parks to access the neighborhood. This movement may also resolve some of the accidents on Harvey Road. Mayor Mcllhaney closed the public hearing. Councilmembers assured the residents that the City Council will continue to look for ways to find a solution for the entire neighborhood. This test will prove where traffic will divert to give staff and Council a better idea to rectify the problem. Councilman Mariott made a motion to direct staff to initiate the process to temporarily close southbound traffic on Munson and Ashburn at Lincoln for a period of six weeks to two months as recommended by staff. His motion was seconded by Councilman Hickson and carried unanimously, 4-0. City Manager Noe expressed his appreciation for many hours of time spent by homeowners and residents in the neighborhood as well as staff. A,qenda Item No. 8 -- Hear Visitors. Jean L. Veon of 907 Fairview, came forward to request the city research the idea of allowing pygmy goats as pets. She received contact by the Animal Control Officer who informed her of code violation for maintaining livestock without a permit. Staff was directed to visit with her. Ben Fortner of 401 Anderson, Apt. 8F, came forward to request the city review a draft ordinance prepared by the city in 1992 on the topic of collecting fees for permitting swimming pools and spas within the city. Mr. Noe commented that he advised Mr. Fortner to visit with the Health Department, and Mr. Fortner conveyed that the health department felt it was the city's responsibility. Mr. Noe stated that an ordinance should be reviewed by the Health Department. Mayor Mcllhaney informed Mr. Fortner that she would bring his request to the Health Department Board. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Final action on executive session. No action was taken. Regular 4110/97 Page 9 Agenda Item No. 10 -- Adjourn Councilman Mariott moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Seconded by Councilman Hickson. PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of April 1997. ATT,ES¥: . 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