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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/1975 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES City Council Meeting December 11, 1975 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Holt; Councilmen Bell, Halter, Gardner, Bravenec, Adams, City Manager Bardell; City Planner Mayo; City Engineer Ash; Planning Assistant Longley; Administrative Secretary Moss MEMBERS ABSENT: None Agenda Item No. 1 -- Approval of minutes of meeting of November 13, 1975 and November 25, 1975. Councilman Halter moved that the minutes be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bravenec and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 -- Hear visitors. No one spoke. NOTE: Mayor Holt directed that Agenda Item No. 6 be considered at this time. Agenda Item No. 6 -- Presentation by the College Station Appearance Committee. Mrs. Katherine Loving, Chairperson of the Community Appearance Committee asked that the council approve the memorandum from the Appearance Committee concerning the control of Oak Decline in College Station. Mayor Holt directed City Manager Bardell to express the Council's gratitude for Dr. Van Arsdel's efforts in the area of controlling Oak Decline. Mrs. Loving presented a booklet prepared by the Appearance Committee entitled A Guide to the Selection and Care of Shade Trees. Councilman Halter moved that the City Manager be authorized to have several hundred copies of the booklet printed and distributed and that a copy be given to new residents. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bell and unanimously approved. Mr. Michael Murphy presented a recommendation by the Appearance Committee that a City-wide tree planting program be initiated and funded by the City for the planting season of 1976 and yearly thereafter and that as a part of the Bicentennial program, trees be planted on City property or state right-of-way in the vicinity of City Hall and along Southwest Parkway from Welch Street to Glade Street. Mr. Murphy stated that the Bicentennial tree planting program would require the City to provide maintenance to the trees for a period of three years. In response to a question by Councilman Halter, City Manager Bardell stated that the cost to the City for the Bicentennial program would be approximately $1,000.00 in the current year as most of the maintenance costs would be incurred in 1976. Councilman Dozier reminded the Council of the program of planting acorns on City Cemetery property and distributing the seedlings to citizens'~ and suggested that this program be revived. : " Councilman Halter moved that the City commit the funds necessary to maintain trees MINUTES, City Council Meeting December 11, 1975 Page 2 planted in conjunction with the Bicentennial program in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 3-- Consideration of an ordin, ance .re. zoning the K.F.O.tract. Councilman Dozier moved that consideration of this ordinance be removed from the table. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bell and unanimously approved. Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 982 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams. Councilman Gardner asked if any further planning of the proposed development had been done. Mr. Frank Kahan stated that he was only seeking rezoning at this time. City Planner Mayo pointed out that Lassie Lane would have to be offset in order to tie into the K.F.O. tract due to the location of a residence. Councilman Bravenec stated that although he felt four-plex development was needed, this project would allow high density development, and that an additional zoning district should be established. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 982 was approved by the following vote' FOR---Councilmen Dozier, Adams, Bell, Mayor Holt AGAINST---Councilmen Gardner, Halter, Bravenec Councilman Bravenec suggested that the City develop a plan for the "Golden Triangle" area, build the streets and access the developer for the cost of the streets. Councilman Dozier stated that this would require the City to condemn a great deal of property. Councilman Halter pointed out that the City presently had eleven conditional zoning ordinances. Councilman Dozier moved that the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission hold a joint public hearing in January on the subject of adding additional residential districts to the Zoning Ordinance and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare for consideration at this joint meeting an ordinance allowing the City Council to pass on preliminary and final plats in conjunction with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 4 -- A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 2.8 acre tract and a 0.92 acre tract, both tracts being between Texas Avenue, Jane Street, and Cooner Streets, both tracts being owned by and' adjacent to the Bank of A&M 411 Texas Avenue. Rezone from Apartment District R-3 to G~nerJl Commercial District C-1. The request bein. g in the name of the Bank of A&M, D. H. G~ehring, President. MINUTES, City Council Meeting December 11, 1975 Page 3 City Planner Mayo showed the Council a drawing of the proposed zone change and explained the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the indicated Commercial Industrial District C-2 also be changed to General Commercial, District C-1. Mayor Holt opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor of or against the proposed ordinance. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No. 5 -- Consideration of an Ordinance rezoning the two tracts of land as stated in ~genda Item No. 4. Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 988 be adopted and that the Ordinance be revised to include the rezoning of the C-2 tract to General Commercial, District C-1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Adams. In response to a question by Councilman Gardner, City Planner Mayo pointed out the existing land uses in the area. The motion passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 7 -- Consideration of an ordinance receiving and accept.ing thee work of Brooks Avenue, Bolton Avenue, Jane Street,_ and Luther Street. Councilman Bell moved that Ordinance No. 989 accepting the work of these streets be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gardner and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 8--Consideration of an ordinance establishing a $5;,000.00 exemption in assessed valuation on residence homesteads for persons 65 years of a_ge or older. Councilman Dozier explained the purpose of the proposed ordinance. City Manager Bardell outlined the number of families to be effected by the ordinance and the approximate cost to the City. Councilman Dozier moved that Ordinance No. 990 raising the homestead exemption for persons 65 years of age or older be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bell and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 9 -- Discussion of creation of Joint~ Tra_ffic Committee with Texas A&M University_. Councilman Gardner explained the need for and the purpose of the proposed committee. Councilman Gardner moved that the recommendation of the Dev. elopment Controls Review Committee be adopted creating a joint traffic action commi6tee consisting of the membership as listed plus the Student Vice President for Student Services with the charge to the committee to include consideration of bicycle traffic. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. MINUTES, City Council Meeting December 11, 1975 Page 4 Councilman Gardner pointed out that Judy Phillips, W. T. Riedel, and Nelda Rowell were leaving the Development Controls Review Committee and that he wished to express thanks on behalf of the City for their efforts. Councilman Dozier moved that these members of the committee be commended by the City Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 10--Other Business. Councilman Bell asked what the status of the Charter Revision Commission Report was. Councilman Dozier stated that the Committee had experienced difficulty in getting adequate attendance at meetings but that the suggestions of the Commission would be presented to the City Council at least sixty days prior to the April elections. Councilman Bell asked to discuss the proposal by Mr. Don Martell that the City sell water to his proposed subdivision in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City. Mr. Martell presented the proposed utility plan. Mayor Holt stated that consideration of this question should be a regular agenda item rather than be considered under other business and that it should be placed on the agenda for the meeting of December 18, 1975. Councilman Dozier moved that City Manager Bardell be instructed to contact the City of Bryan and ask for their permission to sell water to Mr. Martell's development. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and approved by the following vote: FOR Mayor Holt, Councilmen Bell, Adams, Dozier, Halter, Bravenec AGAINST--- Councilman Gardner Councilman Bell asked when water from the recently drilled well would be incorporated into the City water supply. City Manager Bardell replied that this should be accomplished before Christmas. Councilman Bell asked if any further consideration had been given to the question of striping the median on Jersey Street near Texas Avenue. City Manager Bardell replied that the Highway Department's Traffic Department was studying the situation and would make a recommendation to the City. Councilman Bravenec stated that if any other member of the Council ever wished to delay a vote on a question, he would support them. Councilman Dozier stated that he wished to acknowledge the letter sent. to Mayor Holt by the Brazos County Aging Subcommittee. ,, Agenda Item No. 11 -- Adjourn. .~~~ Councilman Dozier moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Halter and unanimously approved. MINUTES, City Council Meeting December 11, 1975 Page 5 The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED ~Ma~0r ATTEST City Secretary REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 11, 1975 7:00 P.M. 1. \ 3.~.z~~ ~--~- , 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.