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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/1982 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Runnels, Boughton, Prause, Jones, Nemec COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Denton, Director of Capital Improvements Ash, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, Council Coordinator/Deputy City Secretary Martin, Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever, Building Official Perry, Adminstrative Asst. Nowlin, Energy Coordinator Albrecht, Tax Assessor-Collector Dickson, Deputy Finance Director Schroeder, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Approval of the minutes of the Workshop City Council Meeting, Wednesday, November 10, Regular C~ty counci~ Meeti. qg~ Thursday, November 11, and the Special_C~Y Council Meeti. n~, Tuesday, November 16, 1982. Councilman Jones stated that Ordinance No. 1392 relating to traffic signals on Hwy. 30 needs to be revised to Ordinance No. 1396 according to the City Attorney. Ordinance No. 1392 was given to two Ordinances that were approved. Councilman Boughton pointed out in the minutes of 11-11-82, Item No. 16, 2nd paragraph, that the number 50 should be 60. Councilman Prause moved to approve the minutes with the above corrections. Councilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimouslY with Councilnmn Boughton abstaining. Agenda Item No. 2 - Public hearing on the question of re_zoning all of Lot 1, Block 4, Anderson Ri_d_ge_ Cor~6ration ~ection 2, located on the north side of Holleman~ approxi_m_ate__l_y 650 feet west of Texas Avenue, from S~ngle Family .R_esidential_~ District R-1 to Planned Commercial- District c~3. Ap~f£cation Ks in the name of Anderson Ridge_ C_orp___o~ati0~ (J.W. WoodY. - [82-1~0'] Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the lot is located on the north side of Holleman Drive approximately 650 feet west of Texas Avenue. The lot is 5.288 acres in area. The lot abuts the City of College Station Water Tower Site and an automobile dealership on the east side. The staff has recommended denial of the request for C-3 003742 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING pAGE 2 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1982 zoning due to the following reasons: The lot is 5.288 acres and is larger than the maximum lot size of 3 acres provided by the amendment to the District C-3 regulations. The lot abuts an existing apartment project as well as single family residential neighborhood. 3. Requested zoning is not in compliance with the current comprehensive plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved that the tract be rezoned with no more than three acres to be C-3 with the balance to be zoned A-P, with the dividing line between A-P and C-3 areas to be located so that each area would have approximately 159 feet of frontage on Holleman Drive. ~ayor Halter opened the public hearing. 3.W. Wood spoke in favor of the rezoning request. ~ayor Halter closed the public hearing. When no one else spoke, · ~enda Item No. 3 - Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the above tract. ~ouncilman Jones moved to approve Ordinance No. 1397 rezoning the above tract as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. ~ouncilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. %genda. Item No. 4 - Public hearing on the question of rezoning ~proximately 16.168 acres on the south Si'de of Southwest Parkway ~p~roxima~e~y 6-00 fee~ ~ast of ~xas A~enu~e from Single Family Residential District R-1 to General Commercial Dist~ct C-1 and %dministrative-Professional Distri6~ A-P. Application is in the name of Ian-Wic Homes, Inc. [82-133] ~ouncilman Runnels moved to remove this item from the table for discussion. ~ouncilman Jones seconded the motion which passed unanimously. %sst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the aract is located on the south side of Southwest Parkway approximately 600 feet east of Texas Avenue. The tract abuts a 9.3 acre tract recently ~ranted C-1 zoning pending submission of a final plat. The area was ~ncluded in a study and a land use recommendation which indicated that the ~rea be used for commercial purposes. The commission has not reviewed a ~equest for C-1 and A-P zoning in the area. ~ayor Halter opened the public hearing. ~ic McKean spoke in favor of the rezoning. 0037 3 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1982 PAGE 3 When no one else spoke, the public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an Ordinance r~zgniqg the above tract. Councilman Runnels indicated that he felt the request for C-1 and A-P should be reviewed by the P&Z Commission. He moved to table this item until the P&Z Commission could review this proposal. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 6 - Reconsideration of a rezoning request of all of Block Y in University Park Phase II from Townhouse-Rowhouse District R-3 to Planned Commercial District C-3. [82-137] Application is in the name of J. Spencer Wendt. Councilman Runnels moved to remove the item from the table. Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the item was referred back to the Commission for consideration as a possible A-P area. Applicant later advised the staff that C-N would be more desirable for his proposed use of the tract. The staff and P&Z recommended the following: A-P or C-N would be more compatible than C-3 with the adjacent residential development. C-3, A-P, or C-N zoning would not be in compliance with the current land use plan. 3. Access still remains a concern for the staff. The Commission indicated that there was a need for certain types of commercial services in this area but that more appropriate locations were available. The Commission recommended denial of the rezoning request. Agenda Item No. 7 - Reconsideration of an Ordinance re~q9%~g the above tract. Councilman Boughton moved to deny the rezoning request. Councilman Prause seconded the motion. Mayor Halter indicated that this was not a public hearing but asked to hear from anyone in the audience. J.W. Wood and Spencer Wendt spoke in favor of the rezoning. He indicated that he felt a C-N or A-P zoning would be a more compatible usage to this area. 0037 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1982 PAGE 4 After further discussion, the motion was voted on and approved unanimously. Councilman Jones moved to rezone the area from R-3 to A-P. The motion dies from lack of seconded. Agenda Item No. 8 - CONSENT AGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of bids on the following: Two (2) 60 watt FM-VHF Base Stations - Water & Sewer & Electric Division One (1) Fifteen Passenger Van - Administration Division. Electrical Distribution Line and Maintenance Contract. PLATS: Preliminary Plat - Shenandoah Subdivision. [82-318] Councilman Ringer asked why the staff recommended a higher bid for the (15) passenger van. Asst. City Manager VanDever replied that there was a timing problem with receving the needed van. Councilman Runnels moved to remove the preliminary plat of Shenandoah Subdivision. Ail other bids were approved by common consent. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. The P&Z Commission recommended approval of this Preliminary Plat with the recommendation that the Final Plat not be approved until this area is annexed into the City. Reasons for these conditions are the fact that this is a city-type subdivision and the developers are requesting the city to provide inspection services and are planning to purchase water from the city. Also needed, is garbage service, fire and police protection which the city cannot handle at this time. Phillip Blackburn presented the proposed plans for the area. Councilman Runnels moved approval of the preliminary plat with the stipulation that the final plat not be approved until annexation of this area. City Attorney Denton stated that from reading some materials regarding pending a plat until annextion, he felt that the city could not suspend the approval of the final plat on that recommendation. Councilman Runnels withdrew his motion due to the statement of the City Attorney. 003745 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1982 PAGE 5 Councilman Ringer moved to approve the preliminary plat and that the staff prepare information and recommendations regarding the annexation of this property before the final plat is reviewed. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of bids on Energy Management System for existin~ city hall. Councilman Ringer presented the item. He stated that the Energy Committee has met and recommends that the council accept the bid of $9,880.00 for a Robert Shaw 2616 unit that will cycle the air conditioning unit and lights within the city hall building. After further discussion, Councilman Ringer moved to accept the low bid of $9,880.00 from National Building Automation and System Service Co. for purchase of a Robert Shaw 2616 unit for the municipal building. Funding will be from the Revenue Sharing Fund. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of funding for H.V.A.C. En~ineerinQ Stud~L City Manager Bardell presented the item. He stated that the energy office and energy committee recommended that a study be made of the duct system and HVAC equipment in City Hall. Major repairs and modifications are required of the system to correct irregularties as resulting from the original construction. After further discussion, Councilman Ringer moved approval of the study and to transfer $3,000 + from the CIP funds for this study. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of additional secretarial position for Parks Department and additional personnel for Energy Dept. Mayor Halter announced that the personnel for Energy Dept will not be discussed at tonight's meeting. Mayor Halter stated that the memo from the Parks Dept. indicates a need for an additional secretary at their new facility. Councilman Ringer moved to refer these items to the staffing committee to review these proposals. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of purchasing property at 1212 Foster. 0037&6 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1982 PAGE 6 Asst. City Manager VanDever presented the item. He stated that Mr. E.M. White has negotiated with him regarding selling of the above property for $40,000.00 plus $2,500.00 for most of the furniture in the house. He is requesting that the council authorize him to purchase the above property for future expansional city hall. Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the city staff to purchase the above property and furniture for $42,500.00 and tranfer the money from 1982 GO Bond Fund. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of additional fuqging for Oversize ~treet Participation. - ' Deputy Finance Director Schroeder presented the item. He stated that additional funds are needed in the oversize street participation fund to pay for various projects. After further discussion, Councilman Runnels moved to transfer $100,000 from 1981 GO Bonds to the Oversize Participation funds. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 14 - Consideration of amending Cha~ter 3, Section 1 of the Code of Ordinances '~e~a~ing t0 the standard Building C6d~ 6f the City----'----~--- College Station. Councilman Boughton moved approval of Ordinance No. 1398 relating to the Standard Building Code. Councilman Nemec seconded the motion which passed unanimously with Councilman Runnels absent from the voting. Agenda Item No. 15 - Consideration of ~ppointing individuals to serve on ~thi~i6 Feae-~tion-B6ard. - ' Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Tony Jones and Randy Ma<son to the Athletic Federation Board. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 16 - Consideration of aR~i~ting individuals to serve on Southeast Texas Higher Education Authority. Mayor Halter stated that this item will be postponed until December 21st. ~genda Item No. 17 - Hear visitors. 0037/ 7 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1982 PAGE 7 NO one spoke. Agenda Item No. 18 - Closed session to discuss personnel [6252-17(g)] and pending litigation [62~2-17(e)], land acquisition [6252-17(f)] " The council moved to closed session and later reopened to the public. Agenda Item No. 19 - Action on closed session. No action taken. Agenda Item No. 20 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: APPROVED: Dian Jones, ~ity Secretary 0037/ 8 5. 23. 4e 27. 003750