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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/13/1979 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMEMBERS PRESENT: MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting September 13, 1979 7:00 P.M. Mayor Bravenec, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Adams, Jones, City Manager Bardell, City Attorney Lewis, City Engineer Ash, City Planner Mayo, Assistant Planner Longley, Community Development Planner Kee, Zoning Official Callaway, Public Works Director Ford, City Secretary Schroeder, Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever MEMBERS ABSENT: none VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Agenda Item No.1--Approval of minutes. The minutes were approved as read. A~enda Item No.2--Hear Visitors. This item was delayed until further into the meeting. A~enda Item No.3--Public Hear~n~ to review Community Development Program performance and progress. Community Development Planner Kee explained the progress and answered questions of the Council. The Public Hearing was opened and closed when no one spoke. Councilman Dozier moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter to HUD. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Halter, Jones, Mayor Bravenec Against: Councilman Adams Agenda Item No. 4--A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 23.90 acre tract located 800 feet south of F.M. 2818 and 2000 feet west of Rio Grande Boulevard from Agricultural Open District A-O to Apartment Building District R-5. The application is in the namm of Area Progress Corporation~ 2108 Southwood Drive. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the plat. He asked the Council to correct the zoning ordinance and add townhouses to the R-4 zoning. It had been left out unintentionally. If this is not done, he recommends the R-5 zoning, otherwise R-4. The Mayor suggested that the Council assume the R-4 correction could be made. The Public Hearing was opened. Bill Fitch spoke to the Council and explained his development proposal for the area. Gayle Waggoner, of Sandy Circle, questioned Mr. Fitch about the drainage in the area. The Public H=_aring was closed. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Sept. 13, 1979 7:00 P.M. page 2 Agenda Item No. 5--Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Dozier moved that the tract be rezoned R-4, creating Ordinance 1179, and that the staff be instructed to initiate including townhouses and rowhouses in the R-4 zoning section in the zoning ordinance. Councilman Jones seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Adams abstaining. Jack Ingliss, 607 Jersey, explained his problem with the noise caused by shuttle buses along Jersey Street. Councilman Dozier asked the City Manager to contact the City Manager in Austin to see what action had been taken on this matter. He shall report back at a later meeting. Agenda Item No.6--A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 17.25 acre tract located on the west side of Rio Grande Boulevard approximately 800 feet south of F.M. 2818 fr~mA~ricultural Open District A O to Apartment Building District R-5 and a 4.11 acre tract located on the west side of Rio Grande Boulevard approximately 1100 feet south of F.~. 2818 from Agricultural Open District A-O to Duplex District R-2. The application is in the name of Southwood Valley, Inc. 2108 Southwood. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the plat. The public hearing was opened and closed when no one spoke. Agenda Item No. 7--Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tracts. Councilman Dozier moved that the requested zoning be established for these tracts, creating Ordinance 1180. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Halter abstaining. Councilman Dozier asked that the staff contact the P&Z Commission about amending the Zoning Ordinance so that the mistake may be corrected without going through the amendment process in the future. Agenda Item No. 8--A public hearing o~ the_question of rezoning a 2.47 acre tract located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Airline Drive and Southwood Drive~ and bein~ a part of Lot 1, Block.14; Southwood Valley Section 6-C from General Commercial District C-1 to Apartment Building District R-5. The application is in the name of Southwood Valley, Inc. 2108 Southwood Dr. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the tract. The public hearing was opened. Bill Fitch explained the request for the R-5 zoning. The public hearing was closed. A~enda Item No.9--Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above tract. Councilman Boughton moved that the tract be rezoned R-5, creating Ordinance 1181. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Sept. 13, 1979 7:00 P.M. page 3 Councilman Dozier asked that P&Z later rezone the tract R-4 when the ordinance is changed. Agenda Item No.10--Consideration of early repa~rment to Clyde Bickham for land. Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever explained the request and recommended repayment of around $20,000. Councilman Halter moved to repay Mr. Bickham out of the bond funds. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilman Ringer, Boughton, Halter, Jones, Adams Against: Councilman Dozier, Mayor Bravenec Agenda Item No. il--Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the Sutton Place Addition from Single Famil~Residential District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. Councilman Ringer moved to take this item off the table. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the plat. Richard Smith, owner, spoke in favor of the rezoning. City Engineer Ash pointed out that the street was not wide enough for a commercial street and would have to be widened before a building permit could be issued. He asked whose responsibility this would be. Richard Smith said he would upgrade his part of the street and stated that CBL said they would for their part of the street. Councilman Halter moved approval of the C-1 zoning, creating Ordinance 1182. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Ringer, Dozier, Halter, Jones, Adams Against: Councilman Boughton, Mayor Bravenec Councilman Halter moved that the staff not issue a building permit until the present street is curbed and guttered. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.12--Consideration of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance as it applies to portable signs and trailer signs. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the proposed ordinance. The Mayor noted that the public hearing had already been held for this item. Cullen Mancuso spoke against the proposal saying that people had made considerable investments to be told they could not use their signs. Councilman Ringer moved to adopt Ordinance 1183 including amendments by the City Manager. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Halter, Mayor Bravenec Against: Councilmen Dozier, Adams, Jones OMT~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Sept. 13, 1979 7:00 P.M. page 4 Agenda Item No.13--Consideration of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to expand the jurisdiction of the landscaping .and safety requirements for parking areas in commercial and industrial zones. Councilman Ringer moved to take this item off the table. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. City Planner Mayo explained the proposed ordinance. Councilman Ringer moved to adopt Ordinance 1184. Councilman Halter seconded the motion, which passed by the following vote: For: Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Halter, Mayor Bravenec Against: Councilmen Jones, Adams Absent from the room: Councilman Dozier Agenda Item No. 14--Consideration of a master preliminary plat - Williamsberg Addition located east of and adjacent to the East Bypass and approximately 1000 feet south of Raintree Drive. This item passed by consent of the Council. Agenda Item No.15--Consideration of a final plat - Resubdivision of Lots 13 & 14 Block 28; Southwood Valley Section 9. This item passed by consent of the Council. Agenda Item No. 16--Consideration of a final plat - Resubdivision of Lots 1~ 2, 3~ Block E, and part of Block G; College Heights Addition; Parts of Lots 1,2,3~ Block A; College Vista Addition and Part of Lot 21; D.A. Smith Addition. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the plat. Councilman Halter moved to accept the plat. Councilman Ringer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.17--Consideration of increase in Cemetery charges. Lee Scott, of Wilbert Service Center, presented the proposed increases and answered questions of the Council. Councilman Ringer moved approval of the new rates. Councilman Halter seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.18--Closed session to discuss pendin~ litigation and personnel. The Council moved to closed session, and later reopened to the public. 0Z781 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Sept. 13, 1979 7:00 P.M. page 5 Agenda Item No.19--Action on closed session items. Councilman Ringer moved to appoint Earl Bennett to the Comprehensive Planning Committee. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A~enda Item No.20--Council Concerns. The Councilmen had no items to discuss. Agenda Item No. 21--Adjourn. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST City Secretary APPROVED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1979 7;0.0 ~:M. 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