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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/1982 - Regular Minutes City Council MI~S REGULAR CITY COUNCIL M~RrING THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1982 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL Mt~B~ PRESi~,~£: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Prause, Jones, Runnels, Student Government Liaison Herring COUNCIL M~vStERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Bardell, Asst. Director of Planning Callaway, Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever, Purchasing Agent Weddle, City Secretary Jones, Deputy City Secretary/Council Coordinator Martin, Asst. Director of Parks and Recreation Czimskey, Parks Planner Mendez, Deputy Finance Director/Tax Assessor-Collector Schroeder, City Planner Mayo, Community Development Director Stephens, Parks and Recreation Director Beachy, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Whatley, Asst. City Engineer Smith VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No. 1 - Signing of proclamation for League of Women Voters designating April 5 through April 9, 1982 as League of Women Voters of Brazos County Week. Mayor Halter signed the proclamation and presented it to Angela Smith. Agenda Item No. 2 - Council Concerns. Councilman Boughton thanked the Sanitation Department on their quick response to a pre- vious request for trash pickup, and c~u~-~nded them for their hard work throughout the city. Councilman Prause asked if the staff planned to have the drainage ways cleaned out this spring to remove new undergrowth. City Manager Bardell replied that the city will be re-cleaning the drainage ways soon. Councilman Ringer reported that the Morning Lions Club, the V.F.~., and the Disabled A.~erican Veterans had donated 2 flag poles and 2 fl~qs v~ich are posted at the Police Station. Agenda Item No. 3 - Approval of them inures of the Workshop City Council Meeting, March 10, 1982~ and the Regular City Council Meeting, March 11~ 1982. Councilman Boughton stated that a synop~s of Brothers Pond Park presentation was left out in the Workshop minutes of March 10, 1982. Councilman Ringer moved to approve the minutes with the correction. Councilman Prause seconded the motion which passedunanimously. Agenda Item No. 4 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Block 7~ of the West Park Addition from Single Family Residential District R-1 to Single Family Residential District R-IA. The application is in the name of Jack E. and Jonathon R. De Muynck. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item. He stated that the tract includes 003 75 .F~INUTF~ REGULAR CITYGOUNCILMEETING ~{t~{SDAY, ~tlCH 25, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 2 lot 1 and part of lot 2, block 7 West Park Addition. The area of the tract is approxi- n~tely 11,960 square feet. Although, the lot area meets the requirements for two single family residences, the lot dimensions do not meet the R-1 requirenents for a second dwelling unit. The P&Z comnission recc~nended approval of the request. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jack E. Muynck presented himself to the council and stated that he would answer any questions. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 5 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Dozier moved to pass Ordinance No. 1351 rezoning the above lot. Councilman Boughton seconded the metion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 6 - A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 3.34 acre tract located on thew est side of Welsh at the intersection of Welsh and Nueces frcm Neighborhood Business District C-N to Planned Ccamercial District C-3. The application is in the of Jerx7 Bishop and Associates. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item to the council. The 3.34 acre tract is located on the west side of Welsh Street at the intersection of Welsh and Nueces. Adjacent properties are zoned C-1 and R-1. The comprehensive plan reflects comrercial and low density residential uses in this area. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Jerry Bishop, applicant, stated that he is proposing to use the area as a office complex and warehouse. He presented a proposed site plan for the project to the council. Agenda Item No. 7 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Doziermoved to pass Ordinance No. 1352 rezoning the above lot. Councilnmm Boughton seconded themotion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8 - A public hearing on the question of ~,~.nding Zon~ngOrdin~_nce No. 850, r~visingDistrict R-3 Townhome/Rowhouse regulations, revising District C-2 Permitted Uses, revising off street parking requirements for veterinary clinics~ and revising lot width~ for duplex construction. Asst. Director of Planning Callaway presented the item to the council. He discussed the proposed amendments toOrdinance 850 and stated that the P&Z C~m]ission recGTmended approval of same. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. J.W. Wood spoke in favor of all the changes. He asked if developers would have to return to the council after the change to have their current R-3 zones rezoned if they presently have duplexes under construction in this zone. 003 .76 MINUTES REGULAR CITYCOUNCILMMMrING THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 3 Ron Cruse asked similar questions regarding current R-3 zones. City Planner Mayo stated that this action would not affect the existing R-3 zones which fall under the old ordinance. After the smemded ordinance becomes effective, duplexes will not be built in new R-3 zoning except under a conditional use permit. City Attorney Denton explained properties rezoned after the effective date of the amended ordinance will be subject to the new R-3 zone regulations. Mayor Halter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 9 - Consideration of an ordinsnce ~r~.nding Zoning Ordinance No. 850~ revising District R-3 TownhGne/Rowhouse regulations~ revising District C-2 Permitted Uses~ revising off street parking requirements for veterinary clinics~ and revising lot widthn for duplex construction. ~ayor Halter asked why the parking requirement for veterinary clinics was reduced. City Planner Mayo explained that fewer parking spaces are usually needed at veterinary clinics. Councilman Runnels asked if reducing the requir~nents to 60' lot width for duplexes would encourage parking in the rear. City Planner Mayo replied that he has met with developers regarding this matter and they felt this change would encourage rear parking. Councilman Runnels moved to pass Ordinance No. 1353 amending Ordinance No. 850. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Councilman Dozier suggested that the property on the north side of Krenek Tap Road which was rezoned R-3 previously, be placed on the earliest appropriate agenda to rezone it to the current R-3. Agenda Item No. 10 - t~VIERG~ SUPPI,lqVIENTAL AMENDMM%~: A public hearing on the proposed use of Revenue Sharing. Asst. City Manager/Finance Director VanDever stated that the reason for the ~nergency is to conform with the published date of hearing. Mayor Halter opened the public hearing. Bill Fitch asked for what purpose Revenue Sharing money is used. Mayor Halter stated that it is usually used for Capital expenditures. A proposal will be made to the council at a later date as to how the money will be used for the upcoming year, and a public hearing will beheld on the proposed use. 003 77 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL M~ING THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 4 Asst. City 5~anager/Finance Director VanDever stated that the Revenue Sharing Funds would amount to approximately $350,000.00. J.W. Wood suggested that some funding be cxxamitted to begin a tree farm in the city to encourage tree planting in College Station. City Manager Bardell stated that a previous tree project v~s started a few yearaago. He will investigate re-activating this project. ~ayorHalter closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. ll - Discussion of right-of-way acquisition for Highway 6 South Improve- merits. City Manager Bardell stated that a request was made by Dr. Kleerekoper for a decision to be made on the R.O.W. for the extension of Rock Prairie Read. City Planner Mayo stated that Dr. Kleerekoper is interested in knowing what the proposed plans are so that he can determine what to do with his property. The majority of his property falls within the area projected as proposed R.O.W. Councilman Ringer asked what the options were. City Planner Mayo replied by saying that the council needed to decide whether or not to negotiate for purchasing the land. The staff's recomT~ndation was to pursue the purchase. Gerald Ferrer, representing Dr. Kleerekoper, noted that the owner had the property under contract to build a motel when they were given notice of the public hearing by the Highway department. He was not aware of how much right-of-way will be needed and requested the council and highway department to resolve the issue so that he can continue with his previous negotiations. City Manager Bardell suggested contacting the Highway Department and proceeding with a resolution to solve the right-of-way acquisition issue. Councilman Ringer moved to authorize the staff to contact the Highway Department and begin negotiations to purchase the right-of-way. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passedunanimously. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of preliminary plat - Ponderosa Place Section II. City Planner Mayo presented the plat to the council. The P&Z Ccmm%ission recommended approval with the condition that a right-of-way reserve be added for Highway 6. $~yor Halter asked to hear comr~nts from the public. Councilman Ringer moved to approve the plat with P&Z Cc~nission rec~u~-endations. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passedunanimously. 003 .78 MINUTES REGU~CITYGOUNCILMEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 5 Agenda Item No. 13 - OONSENTAGENDA: BIDS: Consideration of bids for One (1) 60 Horsepower Farm Tractor A preliminary plat - WindwoodPhase 3. A preliminary plat - Replat of Lot 35R - Block 16 Southwood Valley Section 3. A preliminary, plat - Southwest Crossing Phase 2. A final plat - First replat of Block S, University Park II. A final plat - Correcting Blocks N&P, University Park II. A final plat - University Park Phase 2, Blocks T,U, and V. A final plat - Mmerald Forest Phase 6. The bids and plats were approved by ccmron consent with staff recommendations. Agenda Item No. 14 - Consideration of Resolution No. 03-25-82-14 accepting setback agreement and covenant in satisfaction of conditional zoning of a 7.086 acre tract located at the intersection of Texas Avenue and the East Bypass approximately 150 feet south of Mile Drive. City Attorney Denton presented the Resolution to the council. He stated that the Resolution allows for Ordinance No. 1142 to become effective since the 25 foot setback as a buffer has been met, and the rezoning of the tract is now complete. Councilman Runnels moved to approve Resolution No. 03-25-82-14 with the stipulation that the Mayor sign the resolution after the agre~nent is signed. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passedunanimously. Agenda Item No. 15 - Consideration of an ordinance abandoning a utility eas~nent Pbsse I, Block 4, Lot 3 ~nerald Forest. Asst. City Engineer Smith presented the item to the council. He showed the council the location of the utility easement in t~nerald Forest. Councilman Ringer moved to approve Ordinance No. 1354 abandoning the described utility easement in ~nerald Forest. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 16 - Consideration of Resolution No. 03-25-82-16 authorizing application for grant to implement a crime prevention program. City Manager Bardell presented the Resolution. He stated that this item and the next item involves a Resolution authorizing the city staff to apply for a grant for each of the programs. Councilman Ringer moved approval of Resolution No. 03-25-82-16. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 003 .7 MINUTES REGULAR CITY~0UNCILM~ING THURSDAY, MARCH25, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 6 Agenda Item No. 17 - Consideration of Resolution No. 03-25-82-17 authorizing application for grant support an_gmentation of juvenile unit. Councilman Ringer moved approval of Resolution No. 03-25-82-17. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 18 - Consideration of a permit to locate an exploratory well in the University Park Subdivision area inside College Station city limits. City Attorney Denton presented and explained the item. He noted that Chris Mathewson has been asked to study the area and make a recommendation to the council at a later date. He stated that Wood Energy is requesting the permit to locate an exploratory well inside the city limits. Agenda Item No. 19 - Discussion of the extension of Holleman Drive. City Manager Bardell presented the item to the council. He stated that this involves the extension of Holleman across the tracks on thew est side. He noted that the city has contacted Southern Pacific Railroad to discuss the opening of the crossing for the extension ~. Edsel Jones has requested that this item be put on the agenda. Mr. Tcm Giesenschlag, representing Doubletree Joint Venture, stated that they received a building permit on February 4, 1982 with the stipulation that no Certificate of Occupancy would be issued until the Holleman Street extension is completed. He asked the council where the project now stands. City NLanager Bardell replied that the city has made a formal request to Southern Pacific Railroad to expedite this project. Southern Pacific responded that they would like to have Luther Street crossing closed before this extension is opened due to the rules of the railroad. Councilman Jones asked why the stipulation was made about the Certificate of Occupancy. City Planner Mayo stated that the first phase of the project has 72 units with inadequate access. He pointed out that the Doubletree Joint Venture requested an item on the next agenda for the P&Z Co~nission to review the site plan and to consider altering or deleting the stipulation. He noted that this question could be resolved at the P&Z Co~mission meeting next week. City Manager Bardell stated that the University has asked Southern Pacific Railroad to remove their team tracks from the University's property. To overccme the complications involved in this situation, the railroad needs to have the Luther Street crossing closed before the Holleman crossing can be constructed. Mr. Tony Caporina, a local developer, stated that he believed Luther Street should be closed because it was hazardous. After further discussion, Mayor Halter offered to assist the staff in determining if any additional steps were available to expedite the matter. O03 RO MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1982 7:00 P.M. PAGE 7 Agenda Item No. 20 - Discussion of pavillion at Oaks Park. Parks and Recreation Director Beachy presented the item to the council. He pointed out that the poles at Oaks Park pavillion are being eaten by wood ants. The pavillion has been condeflmed and fenced off. He showed slides of the pavillion and informed the council that the pavillion would have to be taken down. Staff members met with the contractor of the project and reviewed the plans. They concluded that the cause was due to non-treatedwood being specified in the plans. He stated that the contractor estimated removal of the structure would cost approximately $5,100.00. Another contracting firm stated that they could remove the pavillion at less than $2,000.00. J.W. Wood, architect of the project, stated that hew as not aware of the specifications for untreated wood. He stated that he would like to look at the pavillion and re-build it. He expressed his willingness to pay for the construction of a new pavillion. Mayor Halter stated that he wouldmeet with Mr. Wood and the city staff at the pavillion site to inspect the damages. Agenda Item No. 21 - Hear visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 22 - Closed session to discuss land acquisition [6252-17(f)]. The council moved to closed session. Agenda Item No. No. 23 - Consideration of action on contract to purchase lot on Foster St. Councilman Prause moved to approve Resolution No. 03-25-82-23 authorizing the city staff to enter into a contract to purchase a lot on Foster St. for $46,250.00 for future expansion of city hall. The money will come from the recently sold General Obligation bonds. Agenda Item No. 24 - Adjourn. Mayor Halter adjourned the meeting. Dian' 30fi~i, ~y Secretary 003 .81 (El~r CITY C~IL ~TII~ Tf~'P~AY~ ~ 25~ 1982 7:00 P.M. PI_F_ASE SI(t~ BEL~: 18. 19. 20. 21. 2e 3o ® 24. Se 25. 10. 27. 11. 80 12. 9e 13. 30. 31. 15. 32. 33. 17. 34. 003&82