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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/1982 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Dozier, Prause, Jones, Runnels COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Ringer STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Ford, City Attorney Denton, City Secretary Jones, City Planner Mayo, Deputy Finance Director/ Tax Assessor-Collector Schroeder, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Parks Maintenance Director l.~a~ley, City Engineer Ash, Traffic Engineer Black, Asst. City Engineer Smith VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of proclamation for Worldwide Marria~ Encounter proclaimin~ February 14, 1982 "We believe in Marriage Day". Mayor Halter signed the proclamation for "Worldwide Marriage Encounter" proclaiming February 14, 1982 as "We Believe in Marriage Day". Mr. & Mrs. Josh Crane were present to represent the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Organization. Agenda Item No. 2 - Council Concerns. Councilman Jones requested that the council and P&Z study parking requirements for veterinary clinics. He stated that he has researched how this matters is handled by other Texas cities and would be willing to present this information to the P&Z. Councilman Prause stated that he had received complaints from residents on Treehouse Drive about a bridge on which children could not ride their bikes. Councilman Dozier requested that the staff investigate re-constructing part of the road on Tarrow St. He stated that it is becoming a hazard. Councilman Boughton stated that the patching of the area on Cooner ~treet has not been completed to the end of the street. She stated that a resident's complaint about the situation was reported at a previous council meeting. Agenda Item No. 3 - Approval of minutes of Workshop City Council Meeting, December 9, 1981, Regular City Council Meeting, December 10, 1981, Special City Council Meeting, December 15, 1981, and the Regular City Council Meeting, December 18, 1981. Councilman Boughton stated that the 9th paragraph, agenda item No. 4, of the Wednesday, December 9, 1981 minutes, should also read that a business whose account becomes delinquent after a deposit has been returned must re-institute their deposit to the city. She pointed out that this requirement should also be included in agenda item No. 3 of the minutes of December 18, 1981, when the ordinance was passed. Councilman Prause moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 2 A~enda Item No. 4 - A public hearin~ on the question of rezonin~ part of Lot D of the Rampart Additi9n from General Commercial District C-1 to Apartment District R-6. The application is in the name of Boyett Investments, Inc. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the tract is approximately 1 acre in size. Its location is part of The Ramparts Subdivision, located on the east side of Nagle approximately 400' north of Church St. On the current Land Use Plan, this area is reflected as a high density development. Adequate water and sewer services can be provided for the zoning requested. Traffic generation cannot be calculated at this time, but a C-1 zone does have a great potential for developing major traffic. The density of this R-6 development will be 56 units per acre. The commission approved this request 6-0 with one absentimn. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. When no one spoke, the public hearing was closed. A~enda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above lot. Councilman Dozier moved to approve the rezoning request. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. Councilman Runnels asked if this is the highest density in the city for residents. City Planner Mayo stated that it is the highest density at this time. Councilman Dozier withdrew his motion. He stated that he had misunderstood the zoning request and that he felt that nothing should be zoned R-6 in the city. Councilman Jones agreed to the withdrawel of Councilman Dozier's motion. He moved to approve the rezoning request for R-6. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Councilman Jones stated that he believed that this location was the best place for an R-6 zone. City Planner Mayo stated that the condominums proposed for this tract are student orientated. Each unit will have at least 620 square feet. Parking facilities are beneath the complex. Most of the furniture will be built-in and the rest will be furnished by the developer. Councilman Dozier stated that he felt this project will create high traffic 4ensity. John Temple Ligdon, applicant and developer, showed the council a model of the proposed structure that will be built on this tract. ~e stated that the plans for this project have been checked with the Fire Marshal for fire prevention features. After further discussion the motion was voted on and passed as follows: D03 15 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 3 FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Jones, Prause AGAINST: Councilmen Dozier, Runnels This action created Ordinance No. 1335. Asenda Item No. 6 - A public hearing on the question of rezonin~ Lots 35R and 44 of Southwood Valley, Section 3 from General Commercial District C-1 to Apartment District R-6 The application is in the name of Area Progress Corp. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the zoning in this portion of Southwood Valley was established prior to platting and development of the subdivision. Approval of this request will align the district boundard with the platted lot lines, and lots 35R and 44 will have only R-6 zoning. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of this request. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. WoD. Fitch spoke in favor of this rezoning. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. A~enda Item No. 7 - Consideration of an ordinance on rezoning the above lot. Councilman Boughton moved to approve Ordinance No. 133% rezoning this tract. Councilman Jones seconded the motionwhich passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Prause, Jones, Runnels AGAINST: Councilman Dozier Councilman Dozier stated that he is voting against all proposed R-6 zones, but would be in favor of an R-5 zone in this case. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of density approval for an apartment project to be located on Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Woodstock Section 1. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway stated that the City Council needed to approve the 25.6 units per acre density which the Huntington Apartments are proposing to build. Councilman Runnels moved to approve the density for these apartments. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Prause, Jones, Runnels AGAINST: Councilman Dozier Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of density approval for an apartment project to bo located on part of Lot D, the Ramparts Subdivision. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway stated that this project will have a density of 56 units per 1.023 acres. I will consist of a 3-story complex built over an underground parking facility. Councilman Jones moved to approve the density of this project. 00~ ~-~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 4 Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed as follows: FOR: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Boughton, Jones, Prause AGAINST: Councilmen Dozier, Runnels Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of ordinance closin~ hearing and levying assessments for a part of the cost of improving portions of MacArthur and Poplar St. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Ed Harris stated that he would like to see the business who is at fault for the damage to the street be assessed for construction of its improvements. Joe Templeton stated that he lived on the corner of Cooner St. and MacArthur. He felt that a street paving project should not be started until after the final public hearing is held. Tony Caporina stated that he agreed to the project and believes it will improve the area. W.D. Fitch stated that he agreed to the construction. He stated that he felt the city policies for assessing corner lots for front footage and side footage should be revised. He suggested changing this policy so that side lots not be assessed. Councilman Runnels moved to table this item and requested that the city staff review city policies relating to lot assessments for street improvements. He asked that this matter be brought back to council by the first meeting in February. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. A~enda Item No. 11 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of bids on the following: One 50 ton Motor Truck Scale One Portable Steam Cleaner One 12 to 16 Horsepower Diesel Tract with Box Scraper 325 Quartz Lamps and 50 Replacement Lens One FM Radio Test Set One % Ton Pickup Traffic Supplies Traffic Signal Heads Signal Wire and Conduit Traffic Signal Poles Consideration of bid for labor construction on Southside substation. PLATS: Preliminary plats of Glenhaven Estates Phases I, II, and III. A final plat - Parkway Circle Addition. A final Plat - a resubdivision of Southwood Section 26. A final plat - resubdivision of a portion of the D. ~ Smith Subdivision. 003/, 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 5 PLATS CONTINUED A final plat - Treehouse Place - Southwood Valley Section 4B. Councilman Prause asked how a FM Radio test is used. Public Works Director Ford replied that this test set is used to test the radios in city vehicles. Councilman Runnels requested that the Glenhaven Estates Phases I, II, and III be removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilman Boughton asked that Parkway Circle Addition be removed. City Engineer Ash asked that the Traffic Signal Poles bid be removed for further discusstion on another agenda item. GLENHAVEN City Planner Mayo explained that these plats basically conform to the approved master preliminary plat except that lots have been enlarged and now there are fewer lots. The P&Z approved these plats as recommended. After further discussion, Councilman Boughton moved to approve the Glenhaven preliminary plat. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. PARKWAY CIRCLE City Planner Mayo stated that this proposal subdivides an apartment tract (Oakwood Apartments) into an additional tract to allow for construction on another project. P&Z approved this plat 7-0. Councilman Runnels moved to approve the Parkway Circle plat. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The bids and plats were approved by common consent. Agenda Item No. 12 - Discussion of new city voting precincts. City Secretary Jones presented to the Council the map of precinct changes initiated by the Commissioners Court of Brazos County. She stated that this action gives College Station 11 county voting precincts instead of the previous 7. She stated that the council needed to consider aligning city voting precincts with the new county precincts. She suggested that the council consider combining county precincts 20, 21, and 35 into one voting precinct for city elections. She stated that the city still had an agreement with the College Station Independent School District to combine the school board election with the city council election. She said that the designated polling places will be part of the ordinance calling for election. She suggested that the council consider paying election workers $4.00 per hour. 003418 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 6 Councilman Jones moved to adopt the city voting precincts as recommended, with the staff to submit changes to the Justice Department. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 13 - Discussion of traffic signal bids at Post Oak Mall. Purchasing Agent Weddle presented the item. He said the bids that were received were not acceptable due to the date of delivery. He recommended that the city place an order on an emergency basis to Veped Corporation, who can deliver by January 27, 1982. City Engineer Ash stated that the order from Veped Corporation will cost approximately $200 more than the lowest bid. He suggested that a representative from the City be sent to Oklahoma City to pick up the poles. Councilman Dozier moved to declare this project an emergency and to authorize the staff to pick up the poles in Oklahoma City. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 14 - Discussion of resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the 1981-82 City/County Health Unit contracts and budget. This item was removed from the agenda. Agenda Item No. 15 - Consideration of request for transfer of funds from General Fund Contingency for oversize street participation. Asst. Finance Director/Tax Assessor-Collector Schroeder presented the item. He explained that College Station has been experiencing a substantial oversize street participation. For this purpose, he request that a transfer of $40,000 be made to the Oversize Street Participation Fund from General Fund Contingency. City Engineer Ash stated that these are oversize streets in the subdivisions throughout the city. Councilman Dozier suggested including the oversize street participation policy when the council discusses policies relating to assessments. After futher discussion, Councilman Runnels moved to transfer funds in the amount of $40,000 from General Fund Contingency to the Oversize Street Participation Fund. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 16 - Consideration of fundin~ for study by the Texas Transporation Institute on Airport needs. Mayor Halter presented the item. He stated that this study concerns the future needs of an airport in our community for the next 20 years. The majority of the monies needed for this study will come from federal funding. The Chamber of Commerce, City of Bryan, project.City of College Station, and Brazos County is being asked to donate $1,O~~his MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 7 Agenda Item No. 17 - Hear visitors. Charles Giammona presented a letter to the council concerning street-related assess- ments. He requested that the council consider releasing an assessment made against his property. He stated that he and his family were not made aware that road construc- tion would be taking place on Haines St. until after the work had begun. He said that he was informed by the City Engineer that this constructing was done on an "emergency basis". He stated that until 1970, developers did not have to finish the abutting road next to a home they built. He asked the council to surrender his assessment. Mayor Halter invited Mr. Giammona to attend the Workshop Meeting the council will be holding to discuss this subject further. Agenda Item No. 18 - Closed session to discuss personnel [6252-17(~) and pendin~ litigation [6252-17(e)]. The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 19 - Action on appointing individual to Southeast Texas Higher Education Authority. Councilman Runnels moved to appoint George Kunze to the Southeast Texas Higher Education Authority Committee. His term will be from Dec. 1, 1981 to Dec. 1, 1983. Councilman Bougton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 20 - Consideration of recommendation to appraisal district Board of Directorsfor members of Appraisal District Review Board. No action was taken on this item. Agenda Item No. 21 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting at 10:00 P.M. 'EST: Dian Jones, ,CiE Secretary o03 ?o GUEST REGISTER P. 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