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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/1982 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, July 8, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro-tem Boughton, Councilmen Ringer, Nemec, Prause, Jones, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Halter STAFF PRESENT: Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever, City Attorney Denton, City Planner Mayo, Asst. City Planner Callaway, City Engineer Ash, Deputy City Secretary/Council Coordinator Martin, City Secretary Jones, Administrative Asst. Nowlin, Asst. City Engineer Smith, Deputy Tax Collector Dickson, Zoning Official Kee, Asst. Planner Longley, Asst. Fire Chief Yeager, Fire Chief Landua, Building Official Perry, Deputy Finance Director/Tax Assessor-Collector Schroeder, Traffic Engineer Black VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of minutes of the Speq%al Workshop City Council Meeting, June 17, 1982, On-Site Public Hearing minutes, June 23, 1982, Workshop C~ty Council Meeting, June 23, 1982, and th~.Regular_City Council Meg~%qg, June 24, 1982. Councilman Boughton thanked the Choir Props representatives for the cake presented to the council earlier in appreciation for the City Council°s support of the Choir's trip to Vienna. " Councilman Boughton asked a question regarding the minutes of the June 23, 1982 meeting at 4:00 p.m. She questioned the statement that the customer is responsible for maintenance of gas lines after the metering point. She stated that perhaps she had misunderstood what the previous policy had been. Councilman Jones replied that the customer is reponsible for the gas lines after the metering point. The problem that was defined addresses whether the meter is located at the house or by the curb, and who maintains the line after the meter. Councilman Runnels moved to approve the minutes as read. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Ringer abstaining due to absence from the meetings and Councilman Nemec absent from the room at the time of voting. Agenda Item No. 2 - A p~b%ic hearing on the question of rezoning a 6.76 acre tract on the south of Southwest p~way, east of the intersection of Southwest Parkwg~ and FM 2154 (Wellborn.Road), f~q~_Agricultu~e-Open Space District A-O to Apartments Low Density District R-4. Application is in the D03573 REGULAR CITY OOUNCIL ~,¢¢MFING THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1982 P~e 2 name of Kenneth W. Schick, Trustee. [82-124] Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the 6.76 acre tract is a portion of a 24 acre A-O area established in 1975. A 10 acre reserve for parkland has been set aside for future use. Only 4 acres at this time have been dedicated. The staff foresees no problem with development of this project and the parkland acquisition plans. Area zoning includes R-6, R-5, R-4, and C-1 and the requested zoning is compatible with the plans. Approval is recommended. Mayor Pro-tem Boughton opened the public hearing. Kenneth Schick spoke in favor of the rezoning. He asked if the council had any questions regarding the tract. When no one else spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Runnels asked if Christine Lane could be used as an access to the property and stated his concern about the high density of traffic in that area. City Planner Mayo replied that they have talked to the Highway Department regarding upgrading Christine Lane for possible usage. The Highway Department and the staff agree that development of Christine Lane could create a dangerous intersection at Wellborn Road because of the proximity of another intersection. Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1372Arezoning the above tract. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Nemec abstaining due to her previous absence from the room. ~genda Item No. 4 - A.public hearing on the question of rezoniq~ a 9.30 acre tract on the Southeast corner of Southwest Par~gy and Texas Avenue from Single Famil~ Residential District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. Application is in the name of Gerald Farrar, Agent. [82-122] Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the request includes five separate lots under separate ownership located at Southwest Parkway and Texas Avenue. The three opposite corners are zoned C-1 and are now developed. Adjacent tracts are C-l, R-7, and R-1. The P&Z subcommittee/staff anticipated commercial development in this area. Approval of this request is recommended. Councilman Runnels asked how the staff felt about the curb cuts to the property. City Planner Mayo replied that when the area is platted, the staff could at that time control the curb cuts. After further discussion, City Engineer Ash pointed out that an access plan 00357 RECRRAR CITY. OOUNCIL ).~FING THUPSI)AY, JULY 8, 1982 Page 3 could be agreed upon by all concerned parties. Mayor Pro-tem Boughton opened the public hearing. Gerald Farrar spoke in favor of the rezoning. He stated that the area is proposed to be developed as a shopping center. He included that due to the cost of planning it is difficult to bring in a site plan of an area before it has been rezoned. ~genda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Ringer moved approval of Ordinance No. 1373 rezoning the above tract, with the stipulation that a plat showing acceptable access controls for the entire tract must be submitted. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ~genda Item No. 6 - A publ~q ~earing on the question_qf a~%~g the Zoning Ordinance No. 850, defining modular and mobile homes and revising District ~-7 regulations to provide for ~gdular home sites. City Planner Mayo presented the item. He stated that due to recently adopted changes in State law, the City cannot under present ordinances regulate the location of Modular Construction. Modular units can now be placed in any district provided that all district regulations are met. The proposed Ordinance would enable the city to limit modular dwelling units to District R-7. This amendment is intended to serve as an interim measure until more detailed controls can be prepared. Approval is recommended Mayor Pro-tem Boughton opened the public hearing. public hearing was closed. When no one spoke, the ~genda Item No. - 7 Consideration of an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 850, defiq%qg modular and mobile homes and rgyisi~g District R-7 regulations to provide for modular home sites. Councilman Nemec asked if this ordinance would affect the Northgate project. City Planner Mayo stated that it did not. Councilman Runnels moved to approve Ordinance No. 1374 amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 regulating Mobile and Modular home sites. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.- 8 A ~ublic hearing on the question of amen~%ng Zoning Ordinance No. 850 revising the pa~king requirements for Medical/Dental Clinics. Asst. Director of Planning Callway presented the item. He stated that the council requested that this item be reviewed for Medical and Dental Clinics. Councilman Jones surveyed various cities on their parking requirements and concluded the City of College Stat~-~ld revise their 003575 REGUL.~R CITY COUNCIL .~,2~TING T~SDAY, ~7~Y 8, 1932 · ~age 4 ordinance to state that one space per 150 square feet plus one space per 2 employees would be adequate. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Councilman Nemec asked if the current Ordinance was a problem to the facilities in College Station. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway stated that has not been a problem but that the staff did review the ordinance and felt that the city should be compatible with other cities. Councilman Runnels stated that he was concerned about the peak time that the parking lot would be used and cars having to park on the streets. Councilman Jones stated that various offices have been studied at peak times to see if there were any problems. He saw no problems in reducing the parking requirements. Mayor Pro-tem Boughton opened the public hearing. When no one spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850 revising %~ parking requirements for Medical/Dental dlinics. After further discussion by the council, Councilman Runnels moved approval of Ordinance No. 1375. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Jones abstaining due to item being reviewed in accordance with his request. Agenda Item No. - 10 CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Bids on poles, controllers, and signal heads One (1) Pad Drum Vibratory Roller - Streets Division. PLATS: Final plat - Lots 1-5 Blk 2 Fed Mart and Lots l&2 Blk V University Park II. Final plat - Lot 31 and part of Lot 26 of the D.A. Smith Subdivision located on the SE corner of Live Oak St. and Texas Ave. Final plat - Lots 3 & 4 Block 1 of Post Oak Mall. Councilman Ringer asked that both bids be removed for further discussion. All plats were approved by common consent. Councilman Ringer asked the staff if waiving the requirement for the controller equipment from being "phase modular" would be beneficial and 003576 ~ULAP. CITY- COUNCIL }.5~TING ~ilRkSDAY, Jb~Y 8, 1982 Page 5 safe. Traffic Engineer Black replied that he and Garry Lange, signal technician, investigated the equipment from Signal Engineering and felt that the equipment would be functional and cost effective. Councilman Ringer moved to accept the low bids for a total of $37,589.00 on traffic signal equipment. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Ringer also asked the staff why a bid that was not the lowest bid on the Vibratory Roller was recommended. Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever replied that the Purchasing Agent who recommended the bid was absent at this time. Councilman Ringer moved to table the item until the staff could comment on this bid recommendation. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of additional fundin9 for Fire operations. Fire Chief Landua presented the item. He stated that this was the second half of a previous request that was made. The Fire Department was authorized to hire 6 additional people with the understanding that the Police Department would also be recruiting at the same time. Money would be appropriated for the department who could recruit the needed personnel on a first come basis. At this time, the Fire Operations division is requesting authority to hire another six men. The proposed cost will be $122,654.00. Councilman Jones moved approval of the additional funding of $122,654.00 to be transfered from General Fund Contingency with the stipulation that the Police Department will be able to continue to recruit as needed and the department who hires first will receive this money. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 12 - Ramiro Galindo to address the council on pro-rata charge and oversize part~qipation in University Park. Ramiro Galinda presented the council with a memo outlining his problems in University Park Subdivision. He stated that the figures for the dwelling units that would be served in the area are not an actual number. He included that the city determines an estimated figure of dwelling units by the zoning classification. On the bases of existing zoning classifications, the developer arrived at a figure of 776 more dwelling units that could be built in that area. He stated that he would like to have the estimated figure raised to the actual number that could be developed per his calculations, to reduce the total cost per unit. 003577 REGDTAR CITY COUNCIL TRI~SI)AY, JULY 8, 1982 Pa~?e 6 He also asked various questions regarding interest cost, developments not fronting on the sewage line, and future changes in zoning which would alter the charges already made to the developers. He also asked the staff to comment on how the city arrives at an equivalence factor that would be applied on hotels, motels, offices, stores, and other non-residential construction. City Engineer Ash stated that in order to answer Mr. Galindo's questions specifically, he would first need an opportunity to review the memo. He asked that the council table the item until he could meet with Mr. Galindo on these problems. Agenda Item No. 13 - Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 1~ - ~d~ourn. Mayor Pro-tem Boughton adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. AT1T~T: Dian Jones, C~-Secretary Patricia Bou,~hton, .layor Pro-tern 003578 GUEST RBGISTI~ CITY CO~IL HEETING TgIJ'R~AY, JULY 8, 1982 7:00 P.I~. 18. 19. 20. 21. 23. 24. 25. e 10. 7® 11. 12. 90 13. 14. 31. 15. 16. 33. 17. 34. 003579