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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/1987 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1987 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmen Boughton, Gardner, Haddox, Jones, McIlhaney, Brown COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Ragland, City Secretary Jones, City Attorney Locke, Director of Planning Callaway, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, City Engineer Pullen, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Council Coordinator Hooks STUDENT GOV'T LIAISON: Kevin Buchman VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the City Council Workshop Meeting, May 13, 1987 and City Council Regular Meeting, May 14, 1987. Councilman Gardner corrected the first line, page 6 of the work- shop minutes, to read "Obtain bids for and construct a 100,000 gallon package plant at Alternate ~1 site". Councilman Haddox corrected the regular minutes, page 6, second paragraph, second sentence, to read "He noted that we have $3 million dollars worth of land ..... ". He also changed the word "property" to "area" in the last sentence of the same paragraph. Councilman Boughton added the word "edit" to the first sentence on page 7 to state that Mr. Dethloff has agreed to edit and print the Pictorial History of College Station. Councilman Boughton moved approval of the minutes as corrected. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. 06212 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1987 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 2 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning Lot 1, Block 20 Ponderosa Place from C-1 General Commercial to C-2 Commercial Industrial. Director of Planning Callaway explained this request. He de- scribed the tract located at 3800 Texas Avenue, the former Ray Mart. The current zoning is C-1 zoning to the north, C-2 zoning to the south and west, and A-O zoning to the east. He noted that the area is reflected as commercial on the land use plan. The staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the request. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. K.A. Pottberg, representing the Ponderosa Motel owners, came for- ward to speak in opposition of the rezoning. She read a letter written by Mr. R.L. Pottberg explaining the reasons for their op- position to the C-2 Commerical Industrial which will allow an in- dustrial manufacturer, Kent Moore Cabinet Shop, to be located next door to the hotel. She noted that at times, a defensive odor arises from the Cabinet Shop's present location. The owner's main concern is that a percentage of the motel cus- tomers would be conscious of the odors and move their business elsewhere. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Haddox asked if the facility is inspected by the City. Mr. Callaway stated that the Fire Marshall inspects the facility to insure that filters are used. Mr. Ragland added that the company must file reports with the Environmental Protection Agency. Kent Moore of Kent Moore Cabinets came forward to explain the type of materials used in his business. He stated that fumes from sealers, lacquers, and stains are filtered and vented out the roof. Inspections are made by the Fire Marshall, OSHA, and insurance companies. Mr. Moore noted that there have not been complaints from residents in the area. 06213 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1987 Page 3 Councilman Gardner asked if the loud equipment and saws could be heard outside. Mr. Moore replied that OSHA and the insurance company also inspect for noise. Councilman Haddox asked if there were any complaints from residents near the present Cabinet Shop. Mr. Callaway replied that the only complaint he was aware of related to the screening fence. Councilman Gardner asked for the types of businesses defined as as Commercial Industrial. Mr. Callaway stated that this zoning district includes machine shops, metal fabrications, painting shops and sign manufacturing. Councilman Jones moved approval of Ordinance No. 1708 rezoning Lot 1, Block 20, from C-1 General Commercial to C-2 Commercial Industrial. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Councilman McIlhaney stated her concern that C-2 zoning would al- low for additional uses relating to this type of material; she does not feel such a zone should be located near a business of this nature. Councilman Haddox pointed out that many residents who live near Kent Moore Cabinets have not complained or appar- ently do not notice an odor. He added that if there is an odor problem, perhaps it could be corrected another way. The motion to approve the ordinance passed by a vote of 5-2, as follows: FOR: Ringer, Brown, Jones, Boughton, Haddox AGAINST: McIlhaney, Gardner Agenda Item No. 4 - A public hearing on the question of rezonin~ a 3.51 acre tract of land alon~ the south side of Jersey Street from R-6 Apartments High Density to C-1 General Commercial. Mr. Callaway described the 3.51 acre tract as located along the south side of Jersey Street, east of Marion Pugh Boulevard. The area land uses include apartments, Texas A&M University, and a vacant commercial building. The area is reflected as high den- sity residential on the land use plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of this request. The staff recom- mends retention of the current R-6 zoning, because R-6 zoning is consistent with the land use plan and C-1 zoning is not. Also, the depth of the tract is not consistent with the City's develop- ment policies relative to commercial zoning along major thorough- fares. "'06214 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1987 Page 4 Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Craig Browne came forward to speak in favor of the rezoning re- quest. He pointed out that the adjoining 6.58 acre tract was re- zoned from M-1 to C-1 in 1984, after the master land use plan was approved. Also, 28 acres south of Luther Street were was rezoned from M-1 zoning to R-5 zoning in 1983. He explained that the proposed project is a recreational facility for public and pri- vate use to benefit Texas A&M and the City of College Station. He also noted that the area is not aesthetically pleasing at this time, but the project will enhance an attractive area. The applicant, Mr. Bill Sampson, explained the intended use for this property. He stated that this project will house a two- story pavilion and provide private parking spaces. He showed the Council an illustration of the proposed project. Mr. Sampson added that there will be lights surrounding the parking lot and the intent is to utilize the existing trees to add an aesthetic view. Councilman Haddox pointed out that the Council may be hesitant in rezoning this property C-l, because if this specific project did not take effect the property subsequently would be subjected to other commercial users. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Mr. Callaway explained three mechanisms which the Council might consider, as follows: 1) Expand the R-6 District for parking lot uses; 2) Expand other districts; or, 3) Revise conditional use permit regulations to include conditional uses in select zoning districts or all zoning districts. Councilman Jones asked which option would be the easiest to ac- complish. Mr. Callaway replied that either the R-6 district ex- pansion to allow this type of use, or the revision of the con- ditional use permit regulations would be the easiest. The re- vision of the use permit would be allowed for other zones. Mayor Ringer noted that the revision of the conditional use per- mit is his preference because it would allow the Planning Depart- ment to address individual applications for that use. Mr. Callaway stated that the revision of the zoning ordinance would 06215 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1987 Page 5 take six weeks. Councilman Gardner noted his main concern is that this project virtually is a parking lot, which is not a good exchange for an aesthetically pleasing site. He stated his opinion that the current zoning is compatible for the area. After further discussion, Councilman Brown moved to direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to expand con- ditional uses to include parking lots permitted under R-6 zoning. Mr. Callaway mentioned that the staff will also look at the pos- sibility of amending the Zoning Ordinance relating to parking lots with accessory uses. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Gardner opposed. Councilman Brown moved to deny without prejudice the proposed or- dinance to rezone this tract. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Gardner voting against the motion. Councilman Haddox asked the staff to inspect the situation of possible "odors" near the Ponderosa Motel. Councilman Brown asked the staff to research the possibility of forming a new zoning district for the Northgate area in relation to parking lots. Agenda Item No. 6 - Consent Agenda. Final Plat - Texas Centroid Ranch Section One. The plat was approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of decision packages for Gen- eral Fund and Revenue Sharing Fund. Mr. Cole pointed out that the only factor relating to staff's recommendations for funding outside agencies was on the basis that the agencies previously funded in last year's budget would again be funded in this year's budget with the same amount. Mayor Ringer stated that the Council may have an opportunity to consider funding for the organizations which are not funded in the proposed budget during the final decision of the budget on June 25th. 06216 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1987 Page 6 Councilman Boughton moved to approve the decision packages for the General Fund and Revenue Sharing Fund as presented. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of a resolution amending Plan 2000 Comprehensive Plan to reflect proposed park development along Wolf Pen Creek. Mr. Callaway presented this item. He stated that the resolution amends the Land Use Plan to identify the Wolf Pen Creek corridor from Texas Avenue to the East By-Pass as a future park. This amendment will provide official notice to the public of the City's plan for park development in this area. Also, the amend- ment will allow the City to reserve for up to one year any por- tion of the proposed park site that is affected by any new sub- division plat. Councilman Brown moved approval of the resolution amending Plan 2000 Comprehensive Plan to reflect proposed park development along Wolf Pen Creek. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. Councilman Gardner noted that he recognized this case had exten- uating circumstances; however, in the future public hearings should be required before amendments are made to the Plan 2000. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of name dedication for Police Pond to be named Cy Miller Park. Director of Parks and Recreation Beachy stated that the Parks Board has recommended approval of the name Cy Miller Park for the Pond by the Police Building. Members of the Police Department concurred. Councilman Jones moved approval of Cy Miller Park as the name for the Police Pond. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of oversize participation for waterline installation at Texas Centroid Ranch. City Engineer David Pullen noted that reimbursement to Area Pro- Gress Corporation in the amount of $93,600.64 in oversized par- '",06217 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1987 Page 7 ticipation is larger than the preliminary amount estimated by Area Progress Corporation. Councilman Boughton moved approval of $93,600.64 for oversized participation in the construction of 12" and 18" waterlines in- stalled at the Texas Centroid Ranch Subdivision. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of a resolution providing for a temporary speed zone for road construction on Southwest Park- way. City Engineer Pullen stated that the City is in the process of re-constructing Southwest Parkway from the intersection of Lang- ford Street to the intersection of Southwest Parkway and Texas Avenue. The construction should be completed by September. Councilman Haddox moved approval of the resolution providing for a temporary speed zone of 25 mph within the construction work zone and 35 mph outside the construction zone. Councilman Brown seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of transfer of unencumbered appropriation to police budget from fire budget. Deputy Finance Director Glenn Schroeder explained that the City Charter requires that any year-end transfers from one department to another department must be presented to the City Council. Staff recommended that $52,000 funding be appropriated to the Police Department from the Fire Department and disbursed as fol- lows: $18,000 - Administrative Division, $30,000 - Investi- Gative Division, and $4,000 - Courts Division. He noted that these transfers were taken into consideration during the budget process and are reflected in the fund balance. Councilman McIlhaney moved approval of the transfer of unencum- bered appropriations to police budget from fire budget. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which was approved unan- imously, 7-0. "06218 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1987 Page 8 Agenda Item No. 13 - Hear Visitors. No one spoke. City Attorney Locke introduced Marianne Banks, the new Assistant City Attorney. Agenda Item No. 14 - Closed session to discuss pending litigation and personnel. The council moved to closed session. Agenda Item No. 15 - Action on closed session. The Council appointed members to the Community Appearance Committee and the Energy Management Committee. Councilman Jones moved approval to reappoint Kristin Sayre to the Energy Management Committee and appoint Thomas Thraen as a member of the Energy Management Committee. Councilman Brown seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. Councilman Brown moved approval to appoint Nancy Berry as a member of the Community Appearance Committee. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 7-0. The Council also concurred to disband the Ambulance Advisory Committee. Agenda Item No. 16 - Adjourn. Mayor Ringer declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: /~ City Se6r~-Dian Jones a06219