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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1975 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES City Council Meeting March 24, 1975 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor O. M. Holt; Councilmen Fred Brison, Don Dale, Jim Gardner, Jim Dozier, Homer Adams, Larry Bravenec; City Manager North Bardell; Assistant Director of Public Works George Ford; City Planner Bill Koehler; Administrative Secretary Sadie Holligan. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. VISITORS PRESENT' See guest register. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Agenda Item No. 1--Approval of the minutes from the meetings of February 24, February 28 and March 3, 1975. Councilman Dale moved that the minutes be approved as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brison and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. Mr. John Black discussed the possibility of obtaining more publicity for City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings. He suggested that the press give greater coverage to the agenda in advance of meetings and discussed the possibility of live television coverage by the cable television systems. Mayor Holt said that the Council would be receptive to the idea, but that it would be appropriate for the cable companies to approach the city on this matter. Agenda Item No. 3-- Consideration of an ordinance rezoning that 23.86 acre tract of land in the Crawford Burnett Le_ague, b.e_ing a par. t of two tracts conveyed to E. Kelly Parker~ Trustee, (.Vol. 328, Page.. 326, Brazos Cou~nty Deed Records) from Single Family Residential District, District R-lC to Apartment Building District, District R-3. Mayor Holt pointed out that the public hearing had been held on this matter at the last regular Council meeting and called on Mr. Paul Wahlberg to present the merits of the application. Councilman Bravenec asked if there were any immediate plans to develop the land to apartment use. Mr. Wahlberg said that development would be by stages and showed a sketch of the proposed first stages on a part of the entire tract. He added that final plans could not be prepared until the correct zoning was assured. He stated that he felt that the land could not reasonably be expected to develop as single family lots. Councilmen Dozier and Bravenec stated their objection to rezoning without definite plans. Councilman Dale pointed out the need for apartment construction in view of the plans of the University for increased enrollment and remarked that it is not possible to plan for or finance such development without the land being properly zoned. '. Councilman Dale moved that Ordinance No. 956 rezoning the 23.86 acre tract' from Single Family Residential District to Apartment Building District be ad.opted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams and the vote was as follows: FOR--Dale, Adams, Brison AGAINST--Bravenec, Dozier, Gardner MINUTES, City Council Meeting March 24, 1975 Page 2 Mayor Holt voted for the adoption of the ordinance and Ordinance No. 956 was adopted. Agenda Item No. 4 -- Consideration of an ordinance rezoning that 20.424 acre tract of land in the Crawford Burnett League,. be..i~n~ a part of two tracts conveyed to E. Kelly Parker, trustee. (Vol. 328, Page 326~.Brazos County, Deed Records) from Single Family Residential District to General Commercial Distri. ct. Mr. Wahlberg pointed out that the land was surrounded by existing commercial areas and areas proposed for commercial used by the comprehensive development plan. Councilman Bravenec asked about park dedication in the event the General Commercial land was used for residential purposes. City Planner Koehler explained that if the land were developed in such a manner that no plat was necessary, there would not be any point at which park land could be required; otherwise the dedication would be required at the time of platting. Councilman Dozier stated that his objection to this proposal was the lack of a plan for the use of the land. Councilman Gardner stated that there were already hundreds of acres of unused commercial land. Councilman Brison pointed out that there was no possible use of the land except for general commercial and that land must be zoned before any use or plans for use could commence. Councilman Adams moved that Ordinance No. 957 rezoning the 20.424 acre tract from Single Family Residential District to General Commercial District be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dale and the vote was as follows- FOR--Dale, Adams, Brison AGAINST--Dozier, Gardner, Bravenec Mayor Holt voted for the adoption of the ordinance and Ordinance No. 957 was adopted. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of an ordinance rezoning that 24.49 acre tract of land in the Crawford Burnett League, being a part .of_ two tracts conveyed to E. Kelly Parker; trustee, (Vol. 328, .Page 326, Brazos County Deed Records) from Single Family Residential District, District R-lC to Agricultural- _Open District, District A-0. Mr. Wahlberg stated that the A-0 zoning was requested for the purpose of making clear that a zone change on this land would be necessary in the future as the market developed. Mayor Holt pointed out that the Council would be more likely to change the zoning in the future from A-0 than to change from R-lC. Councilman Bravenec asked what effect the change would have on the property tax valuation. Mayor Holt said it would have no effect. Councilman Brison moved that Ordinance No. 958 rezoning the 24.49 acre tract from Single Family Residential District, District R-lC to Agricultural-Open District, District A-0 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams and the vote was as follows: FOR--Dale, Adams, Brison AGAINST--Gardner, Bravenec, Dozier Mayor Holt voted for the adoption of the ordinance and Ordinance No. 958 was adopted. · Agenda Item No. 6 -- A public hearing on the question of rezo_.n_ing Lot. 16 and Lot 17, Block 6-7, W. C. Boyett estate from Duplex Residential District, District R-2 to General Commercial District, District C-1. Mayor Holt pointed out that the MINUTES, City Council Meeting March 24, 1975 Page 3 Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended disapproval of the proposed change and he opened the public hearing. Mr. Bardin Nelson pointed out that this property was located next to office buildings and that he intended to construct office buildings to the rear of the existing duplexes on the lots. Discussion followed concerning the feasibility of the arrangement in view of required parking and setback lines. Mr. Nelson agreed that he could furnish a preliminary sketch showing how this could be done by the next regular Council meeting. Mayor Holt closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of an ordinance rezoning Lot 16 and 17, Block 6-7, W. C. Boyett estate from Duplex Residential District, DiStrict R-2 to General Commercial District, District C-1. Councilman Dale moved that the ordinance be tabled. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brison and unanimously approved. .Agenda Item No. 8 -- Consideration of an ordinance determining to assess a part of the cost of improving a portion of Thomas Street, the City of_ College Station, Texas~ ag~i~nst abutti~n.~ pro~.erty and the pwners thereof;..a_dppti_ng engineer's roll; providi_ng _f_or notice .of. hearing; and decl.aring an emergency. Councilman Dale moved that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 959 determining to assess a part of the cost of improving a portion of Thomas Street against abutting property and the owners thereof. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bravenec and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Presentation of report of Development Controls Review Committee. Mayor Holt pointed out that the report was presented for the consideration and review of the Council and that no action was necessary at this time. He noted that the committee proposed to continue its work to the point of proposing ordinance changes and policies for the consideration and adoption by the Council. The Council commended the committee and its members for their efforts and the work done so far. Asenda Item No. 10 -- Consideration of appointment of a Board of Equalization. Mayor Holt said the members of the present board were Mr. Ed Holdredge, Mr. H. E. Hampton, and Mr. Ernest Gregg. He said that these persons were willing to serve again and recommended their re-appointment. Councilman Gardner asked if this board ever reported to the Council. Mayor Holt said that they usually did not, but that they could be asked to do so. Councilman Brison moved that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 960 appointing Mr. Ed Holdredge, Mr. H. E. Hampton and Mr. Ernest Gregg to the Board of Equalization. The motion was approved by Councilman Dale and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 11 -- Consideration of a dedication of Holik Street Extension. Assistant Director of Public Works Ford explained that two portions of Holik Street were not connected across the line between Glade East subdivision and the Dobrovolny Subdivision. He said that the adjoining owner had offered to give the right-of-way for the connection in return for the city co.n. structing. the street. Councilman Dozier stated that the street should be put in by the developer. Mr. Ford explained that the developers of the tracts had done all that was required of them at the times that the subdivisions were platted. MINUTES, City Council Meeting March 24, 1975 Page 4 Councilman Dale moved that the dedication be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams and passed by the following vote- FOR--Dale, Adams, Gardner, Brison Bravenec AGAINST--Dozier Agenda Item No. 12 -- Consideration of a policy for street paving and sidewalk assessments. City Manager Bardell explained that a policy should be adopted to implement Ordinance No. 955 adopted at the last meeting. He pointed out that the previous intent of the petition paving program had been for the City to pay 1/3 of the paving cost, plus the cost of intersections with the adjoining owner each paying 1/3. The current cost of a residential street is about $24 per linear foot. Councilman Dale moved that priority in street construction be given petitions submitted by property owners representing 51 per cent of the front footage on both sides of the street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and approved by the following vote: FOR--Dale, Gardner, Brison, Adams, Bravenec AGAINST -- Dozier Councilman Dale moved that the assessment for street construction be made on a proportionate basis in each case' 1/3 to be borne by the City and 1/3 to be borne by each adjacent owner with the City to bear the total expense of intersections and any storm sewer to be considered a part of the costs to be shared. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner. Councilman Bravenec stated that a fixed rate would be preferable. Councilman Adams expressed concern that the higher cost could kill the petition paving program. The motion failed by the following vote- FOR--Dale, Brison, Gardner AGAINST--Adams, Dozier, Bravenec Councilman Adams moved that the assessment be 25 per cent from each adjoining owner and 50% to be paid by the city. There was no second. Councilman Bravenec moved that the assessment to the adjacent property owner be $8.00 per front foot for a 28 foot wide street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dozier and passed by the following vote' FOR--Dale, Gardner, Dozier, Brison, Bravenec AGAINST -- Adams Councilman Dale moved that no consideration in sidewalk construction be given until petitioned by owners representing 75 per cent of the front footage of the property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and passed by the following vote: FOR--Gardner, Dale, Brison Bravenec AGAINST -- Adams, Dozier Councilman Dale moved that the assessment to the property owner for the standard four foot sidewalk construction be $2.00 per front foot. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously approved. . Agenda Item No. 13-- Consideration of a motion calling for a public h.ear.ing on the question of rezoning Lots 8,9,1_0_,15 a..nd 16, Lakeview Acres Subdivision' from Single Family Residential District, District R-lC to General Commercial District, District C-1 and Commercial Industrial District, District C-2. · MINUTES, City Council Meeting March 24, 1975 Page 5 Councilman Dale moved that a public hearing be held at the regular City Council meeting On Monday, April 28 on the question of rezoning Lots 8,9,10,15 and 16, Lakeview Acres Subdivision from Single Family Residential District, District R-lC to General Commercial District, District C-1 and Commercial Inddstrial District, District C-2. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bravenec and unanimously approved. Asenda Item No. 14 -- Consideration of a raised median o.n Jersey Street West of Texas Avenue to the creek. Councilman Adams pointed out that this was the recommendation of the Safety Committee. Councilman Dozier suggested that the city might be liable for any accident caused by a raised median. Councilman Dale moved that the Highway Department be asked to construct a raised median on Jersey Street from Highway 6 to Wolf Pen Creek. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams and approved by the following vote: FOR-- Dale, Gardner, Brison, Adams AGAINST -- Dozier, Bravenec Agenda Item No. 15 -- Other Business. Councilman Brison expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve with this Council. Councilman Dale noted that Councilman Brison had added a stabilizing influence to the Council. Councilman Dozier asked, on behalf of the Charter Revision Commission that the deadline of reporting in time for a May 2 election be extended or removed, in that the Commission felt that more time would be necessary in order to do an adequate job of studying changes. Councilman Dale moved t.~at the May 2 deadline be removed and the Commission report when it completed its work. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 16 -- Adjourn. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST City Secretar~~ APPROVED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 19~} 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SIGI~/BELOW: , . ~ - ~ 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 13. 31. 14. 32. 15. 33. 16. 34. 17. 35. 18. 36.