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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/1980 - Regular Minutes City CouncilMINUTES Regular City Council Meeting September 25, 1980 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Dozier, Kelly, Jones, Runnels, City Engineer Ash, City Planner Mayo, Traffic Engineer Black, Assistant Engineer Smith, Zoning Official Callaway, Assistant Planner Longley, Community Development Planner Kee, Purchasing Agent Weddle, Buyer Sullens, Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever MEMBERS ABSENT: City Manager Bardell VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register Agenda Item No. 1--Approval of minutes. Councilman Boughton asked that September 11 meeting, item no. ~ "1,754" be corrected to "1.754". Councilman Ringer moved approval of the minutes. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Jones absent from the meeting. Agenda Item No. 2--Consideration of an ordinance annexing the Harvey area. Councilman Jones joined the meeting. Mayor Halter stated that this was not a public hearing, but that the Council would hear comments from the citizens. He corrected several misconceptions about the annexation including zoning, animal restrictions, deed restrictions, possible future development and city services including sewer, water and electricity and street paving. Ken Hall, a resident of the area, stated that the people in Harvey don't want any more governmental control over them. Gayland Molder, Harvey, stated that he also owned property in College Station and asked if the city taxes would rise after the annexation to help pay off bonds to extend service. Mayor Halter told him they would not, but could be used as a type of collateral. Dick Hartman, stated that his property was half in and half out of the area being considered for annexation. He asked if the city ordinances would prevent him from hunting in his yard. Mayor Halter told him that he would not be able to hunt within the city limits. Norman Beal stated that by extending city services, development is encouraged and urban sprawl occurs; he asked that the Council keep the density low in the area. He thanked the city for its fire and ambulance service, but stated that the people in Harvey were not free riders. 030Z? REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 25, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 2 Bud Graham asked what part of the Harvey area was being annexed. Councilman Ringer moved to annex this area, creating Ordinance No. 1240. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion. Councilman Dozier stated that this annexation was premature, the time and financial standpoints were bad. Councilman Ringer stated that his reason for supporting the annexation would be to keep the lifestyle as it is now by helping to combat dense development along those roads. Councilman Kelly stated that it was never the intent of the Council to change the lifestyle of the people. When someone is offered a large sum of money to sell his land, then the area will begin changing, with or without the city. Councilman Runnels stated that deed restrictions are not strictly adhered to, and the city will help watch over the development. Councilman Jones stated that he is in the same boat as the people in Harvey and is not handcuffed, but rather he has more advantages than disadvantages by being in the City. He told them that they will come into the city limits zoned as a non-conforming A-O, agricultural/open. Councilman Dozier stated that if someone may want to zone their land along Highway 30 as commercial, the city may not rezone it from A-O. He pointed out that a first annexation leads to others, and eventually city benefits extended to people will not equal the taxes they will have to pay out. The motion to annex the area passed by the following vote: For: Mayor Halter, Councilmen Ringer, Boughton, Kelly, Jones, Runnels Against: Councilman Dozier Milton Bell suggested that the Harvey residents might take their water and sewer needs to Bryan. Agenda Item No.3--A public hearing on the question of rezoning the following two tracts located east of and adjacent to Texas Avenue and 200 feet north of Mile Drive: TRACT ONE: TRACT TWO: 10.2 acres-rezone from single Family Residential District R-1 to Apartment Building District R-4. 2.7 acres-rezone from Single F~mily Residential District R-1 to General Commercial District C-1. The application is in the name of Building Crafts, Inc. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the plat requesting the rezoning. He stated that the P&Z recommends denial. The Public Hearing was opened. Mrs. Griffin, 108 Mile Dr., representative of the homeowners on Mile Drive, spoke against the rezoning, and asked the Council for protection from being sandwiched in by higher zoning. 030Z8 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 25, 1980 7:00 P.M. The Public Hearing was closed. page 3 Agenda Item No. 4--Consideration of an ordinance rezoning the above property. Councilman Boughton moved to deny the rezoning request. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No.5--A public hearing on the question of annexing a 54.93 acre tract generally located southeast of the intersection of Texas Avenue and Pinon Drive. The petition for annexation is in the name of Area Progress Corporation. City Planner Mayo presented the annexation request. The public hearing was opened. Bill Fitch, owner of the property in question, explained his request for annexation. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No.6--A public hearing on the question of rezoning a 47.64 acre tract generally located southeast of the intersection of Tmwas Avenue and Pinon Driv~ from Agricultural/Open District A-O to Commercial/Industrial District C-2. The application is in the name of Area Progress. City Planner Mayo presented and explained the rezoning request. The public hearing was opened. Bill Fitch, owner, explained his request for rezoning. Jack Mc Cauliff, who owns a duplex in an neighboring area, spoke against the rezoning in the lower area and agreed with the staff that the area west of Longmire should be down zoned. He also asked that drainage problems be avoided whenever possible. The public hearing was closed. Agenda Item No.7--A public hearing on the question of adopting an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 850, creating a new single family residential district and revising duplex district regulations. City Planner Mayo explained the need for the changes and their potential effects on developers and homeowners. The public hearing was opened. Bill Fitch spoke in favor of the revised requirements. Percy Mims asked if this was proposed for new residences. He was told that anyone wanting a change from an old zoning would have to follow the process for a rezoning request. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 25, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 4 Alan Swaboda asked if there was a minimum width for lots. Agenda Item No.8--Consideration of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinanc~ No. 850, creating a new single family residential district and revising duplex district regulations. Councilman Dozier moved approval of the ordinance, creating Ordinance No. 1241. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion. Councilman Ringer moved to amend the proposal to insert "per dwelling unit" for minimum width and suggested an addition to Ordinance No. 850 to make sure that R-1Awas included. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion to amend. The motion to amend passed unanimously. The original motion as amended passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 9--A public hearing to consider the reprogramming of 1980 Community Development funds. Community Development Planner Kee explained that Carolina and Nevada paving projects would have to be dropped from the 1980 list and added to the 1981 list in order to facilitate paving Pasler and Churchill. The public hearing was opened and closed when no one spoke. Agenda Item No. 10--Consideration of reprogrmmming the 1980 Community Development funds. Councilman Kelly moved to reprogram the funds as recommended by Ms. Kee. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Councilman Dozier being absent from the room. Agenda Item No. il--Report from R.M. Logan on the progress of the South East Higher Education Authority. Mr. Logan reported on the past activities of the authority and plans for the future. Agenda Item No. 12--Consent Agenda. Bids: 2 cars, Police Department Pool Heater, Parks Department Pneumatic Roller, Streets Department Landfill Compactor, Sanitation Department Plats: Consideration of a final plat - Woodway Village Phase 2. Consideration of a final plat - Redbud Addition located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Texas Ave. and Krenek Lane. Consideration of a preliminary plat - Emerald Forest Phase 3. 03030 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 25, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 5 Consideration of a preliminary plat - Resubdivision of Lots 35, Block 16; Southwood Valley Section 3. Consideration of a final plat - Southwood Valley Section 14-A. The final plat of Woodway Village, Phase 2 was removed to consider further. Ail other items were passed by common consent of the Council. City Planner Mayo presented the plat and explained it. City Engineer Ash explained that the required sidewalk was not in place at this time. Councilman Ringer moved approval of the plat, and directed the City Engineer to see that the owner, Edsel Jones, was aware that sidewalks are required in this development. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 13--Discussion of two-way access roads on the east bypass. City Engineer Ash explained the Highway Department had asked for Council comments concerning the placing of temporary 2-way traffic signs along the east bypass. He pointed out that when the new mall is completed, the access roads will have to be 1-way, but the city is not ready for the 1-way access roads now because 3 miles of uninterrupted traffic between Highway 30 and Ponderosa is excessive. The Council concurred. Agenda Item No. 14--Consideration of a 1981 Summer Concert Series, a History Project of College Station and state convention assistance. Jody Bates, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, presented an itemization of the 1980 summer concert expenses. She requested $5,500 for next year. Councilman Jones moved to give the Arts Council the $5,500 out of the remaining monies left in their special budget. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Jones moved to give $1,000 out of the special budget for the History Project, and $1,000 out of the Hotel-Motel Tax fund to the conference assistance. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 15--Consideration of emergency authorization for re-roofing the fire station (office and ambulance section). Purchasing Agent Weddle stated that the cost of re-roofing would be $9,011. Councilman Kelly moved to authorize the purchase. Councilman Dozier seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 03031 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 25, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 6 Agenda Item No. 16--Consideration of a resolution endorsing a bill to be presented to the Texas State Legislature concerning municipally owned or franchised utility systems. Councilman Dozier moved approval of resolution 18-25-80-16. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Asenda Item No. 17--Discussion of future relationship with Wellborn Water District. This item was withdrawn from the agenda. Asenda Item No. 18--Consideration of transfer of Burroughs computer to MHMR. Assistant City Manager, Finance Van Dever explained the transfer agreement with MH~R for in kind services from the city to be reduced in the future. Councilman Kelly moved to transfer the computer under the conditions submitted by Mr. Van Dever. Councilman Boughton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 19--Hear Visitors. No one spoke. Agenda Item No. 20--Closed session to consider land acquisition. (Art. 6252, Sec. 2-F) The Mayor called the Council into closed session and later opened to the public. Agenda Item No. 21--Consideration of a resolution authorizin8 condemnation of certain property along Holleman Street as a right-of-way. Councilman Dozier moved to proceed with the sale of COs to finance the purchase of the Barkley tract next to the sewer treatment plant for $90,000 for 47 acres. Councilman Runnels seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Runnels moved to approve Resolution No. 18-25-80-22, concerning condemnation. Councilman Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Agenda Item No. 22--Council Concerns. Councilman Ringer told the Council to begin thinking of some citizens to serve on the Energy Committee. Councilman Jones asked if the city were running out of their supply of water meters. Councilman Runnels invited the Council to the Capital Improvements Program meeting on Sept. 30 at 6:30. 03032 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 25, 1980 7:00 P.M. page 7 Councilman Kelly stated that Claude Davis had filled in for the City Judge today and did a good job. Mayor Halter read a letter from Mrs. Logan commending the city. It is to be made a part of these minutes. Agenda Item No. 23--Adjourn. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST , '/City Secretary APPROVED Mayor 03033 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~e~l~l. 25, 1980 : P.M. PLEASE SIGN BELOW: 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 11 .~~ 30.  31. 13.-' ~ 32. ~s. M.~ ~ ,~""~'~"-/' ~'~' 17. 36. 18. 37. 19. 38. ~