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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.14.1995 CC-R#MINUTES OF 1 1 OF THE GOVERNINGBODY OF THE OF i •' TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1995 The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Leo Wood presiding. Council Members Present: Ferd Tonn Mike McMaster Dick Vincent George Arroyos Doris Curl Jane Voltz Staff Present: Bob Hart, City Manager Marianne Banks,. City Attorney Sandra Lee, City Secretary Ed Barry, Dir. of Development Services Jim Briggs, Dir. of Community Owned Utilities Hartley Sappington, Dir. of Community Svcs. Bill Shanklin, Dir. of Fire Services Susan Morgan, Dir. of Finance & Admin. Randy Morrow, Dir. of Parks & Recreation Elizabeth Gray, Dir. of Management Svcs. Council Members Absent: Winfred Bonner Tom Leggitt, Fire Marshall Clyde von Rosenberg, Chief Planner Terry Jones, Purchasing Agent Shawn Enos, Building Inspector Carol Hagerman, Bldg.Insp./Housing Coordinator Workshop -Called to order 5:30 p.m. A Presentation and discussion by Dr. John A. Granito, Fire Protection Consultant, concerning the Fire Department operations, apparatus, and station locations/Bill Shanklin Granito presented a review of the current Fire Department operations and made recommendations for station locations, staffing, and future equipment purchases. Regular Session -Called to order at 6:55 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Recessed Regular Session to begin Executive Session Executive Session B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney C Sec.551.075 conference with employee Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14, 1995 Page 1 of 9 Pages D Sec.551.074 personnel matters Appointment of Assistant Municipal Court Judge 7:15 p.m. recessed Executive Session to return to Regular Session Regular Session E Action on executive session items No action was taken at this time on executive session items. Public Hearing - Opened at 7:18 p.m. F Annexation of: (1) approximately 227.12 acres from the existing City limit boundary adjacent to Cedar Breaks Road northwest along FM 2338 to the southeastern boundary of the Casa Loma subdivision; and (2) Phase I of Sun City Georgetown (983.335 acres) Clyde von Rosenberg of Development Services explained the reason for the Public Hearing. Steve Richmond of 602 Riverdown Road asked several questions relating to utility service to the annexed areas, impact fees, zoning designations, and the site development process on existing properties. Due to the fact that the annexation process is only in the preliminary stages, not all questions could be answered at this time. Richmond asked about plans for improving FM2338 to withstand the increased traffic. Hart replied that the State will be largely responsible for the timeframe on improving FM2338/Williams Drive. The City's responsibility lies in the purchase of any right of way that would be necessary to carry out the improvements that would be proposed by the State. Hart noted that Council will probably appeal to the State to accelerate the process, and it was pointed out that the Subdivision Regulations dictate that construction traffic be routed into the Sun City site by way of Highway 195. 7:35 p.m. Public Hearing Closed Consent Agenda G Approval of meeting minutes --Regular Meeting of January 24, 1995 and Public Hearing of February 6, 1995/Sandra Lee H Authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the State of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs on behalf of Reedholm Instrument, Inc./Bob Hart I Approval of signatories for the disbursement of grant funds from the Texas Community Development Program on behalf of Reedholm InstrumentsBob Hart J Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with S. D. Kallman, Inc. for engineering services related to the Reedholm Instruments facility/Bob Hart K Approval of a request for a one (1) year extension of final plat approval for the River Ridge Three Subdivision, Sections C through G/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14, 1995 Page 2 of 9 Pages L Pulled by Arroyos. (See Regular Agenda) M Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) designating single -service boundaries between the City of Georgetown and PEC along the western edge of Georgetown/Bob Hart N Approval to sell a 1984 Flat -Allis maintainer to Anderson Machinery in the amount of $17,600.00/Susan Morgan and Terry Jones O Approval of a resolution to submit a grant application for the 1995 Urban Forestry Grant for Tree Planting/Randy Morrow Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item L. Approved 6-0. (Bonner absent due to illness) Regular Agenda L Award of five housing reconstruction contracts under the HOME Housing Rehabilitation grant program/Elizabeth Gray Arroyos asked about the application process, particularly the verification of the information requested from the applicants such as ownership of the properties and income qualification of the participants. Gray stated that all such information is verified. Arroyos asked about the increased funds for adding additional bathrooms. Gray noted that the City had agreed to add another bath in two houses at the owners' expense. When asked about the $250 fee for elevation work, Gray replied that additional survey work was required, and the families were asked to absorb those increased costs. Arroyos commended Gray and the program. Arroyos also commended Gray for having been appointed by former Governor Ann Richards to serve on the Texas Commission for National and Community Service. Motion by Arroyos, second by Vincent to award the five contracts. Approved 6-0. P Citizens wishing to address the Council Wood noted that six citizens had asked to address Council during the discussion for Items S, T and X, and that they would be called on when those items were presented. Q Mayor, Council, City Manager and staff comments and reports Hart reminded Council of the Grand Opening of the new Georgetown Recreation Center on Saturday, February 25. Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14, 1995 Page 3 of 9 Pages R Second Reading of an ordinance to rezone 1.35 acres in the Antonio Flores Survey, to be known as the Southworth Addition, to revise the Detailed Development Plan requirement/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma Von Rosenberg read the caption. Motion by Torn, second by McMaster to approve Ordinance 95-04 on second reading. Approved 6-0. S First Reading of an ordinance amending Exhibit I of the Century Plan - Development Plan for the 30 acre River Hills, Section One, Block A, Lots 16 and 17, and Section Two, from Intensity Levels Two and Five to Intensity Levels Three, Four, and Five/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg Von Rosenberg advised Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the revised Concept Plan on February 7 with a vote of 7-0. Wood recognized John Warden, representing the applicant. Warden told of having met with and receiving approval from the River Hills Neighborhood Association, and that he is aware that they still have some concerns, but that those areas were not really a part of tonight's agenda items. He pointed out that the developer has agreed to provide a collector street to help relieve congestion in the River Hills area, that the intensity level in the buffer zone will be even less than allowed, and that multi -family residential has been eliminated. Voltz asked that Warden share the site plan with the audience. The audience indicated that they were aware of the proposed plan. The following people spoke to the Council: Ms. Maura Crichton of 201 River Hills, President of the River Hills Neighborhood Association, stated that she is still concerned about the increased traffic on the IH35 frontage road, and asked to be notified of each phase of the detailed development plan. Ms. Pam Moore of 111 N. Oak Hollow Road, Vice President of the River Hills Neighborhood Association, said she is concerned about the developer not being charged development fees. Development Services Director Ed Barry responded that the development fees have not yet been adopted by the City Council. If the development fees were adopted before the final plat, the developer would still fall under a one-year grace period. The ordinance adopting development fees is expected to be presented to the Council in April or May. Ms. Moore asked if the current River Hills property owners would be subject to impact fees. City Attorney Marianne Banks replied that she was not sure. She said it depends on whether the lots were final platted. Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14, 1995 Page 4 of 9 Pages Ms. Moore asked if the lots were of one acre or more if they must still connect to the sewer system. Banks replied that if the sewer line exists within 200 feet of their property line, they must connect. Rev. Donald Ledbetter, Pastor of the Heritage Baptist Church, proposed to be relocated to the River Hills site, pledged to the Council that the Church members approve of the Georgetown Century Plan, but that they also understand that there are due processes for variances. He said the Church is not seeking favored status, and that they understand the concerns of the neighborhood. He explained that there is no site plan for the Church yet, pending the action by the City Council, and that full development of the site would probably not take place for four or five years into the future. Ms. Eileen DeLuca of P. O. Box 712, said she still did not agree with the revised concept plan submitted by the developer, that she considers the single-family attached residences that are proposed to still be multi -family structures in her opinion, and that she moved to that area for the openness that it offered. Von Rosenberg read the caption of the ordinance. Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to approve this ordinance to amend the Century Plan. Approved 6-0. T Approval of a revised concept plan of River Hills, Section One, Block A, Lots 16 and 17, and Section Two, located on IH35 frontage road/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma Von Rosenberg noted to Council that on February 7, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the revised concept plan by a vote of 7-0, provided that the Century Plan amendments were approved and provided that the detailed development plan for the Church is reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and that the Commission has the right to impose additional standards to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties. Voltz asked and was told by Attorney Banks that approval of the Concept Plan does not mean approval of the zoning. Voltz also inquired about the designation of parkland and was told it was customarily handled during the preliminary plat phase. Crichton asked if property owners within 200 feet of the proposed development would be notified of the next phase of development. Barry explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that even site plans would go through the public review process on the church site. Motion by McMaster, second by Arroyos, to approve the revised concept plan with the stipulation that the developer pay the cost of the sewer line going under IH35 and Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14, 1995 Page 5 of 9 Pages the cost to be entrenched, and that the president of the homeowners' association be notified of any changes that might affect this plan. Approved 6-0. U (moved to be handled after (Wood moved on to Item X on the agenda at this point and asked Council to review a memo from Councilmembers Curl and Voltz that had been placed on the dial.) X Discussion of Historic Preservation and Urban Design Plan Element of the Century Plan/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg Wood called on Janie Headrick of 1205 Austin Ave. who asked Council how many members would be on the committee. Voltz replied that she wants more widespread community input. Headrick commented that she was concerned that the committee not be composed of a large number of members. She thanked Voltz and Curl for their interest in the project and urged the Council to maintain the strong integrity of the community. Torn expressed concern that the fiscal impact of the plan is too great, and that he feels there is not enough time before the October budget change. Vincent stated that he feels the plan is good, but it needs more community involvement and direction. McMaster said that he supports this action and would like to see a Council Workshop scheduled to decide on the focus and guidelines for the new committee. Arroyos stated that he feels the process needs to be re -deployed to the people for input. He would like to see "historic preservation split out from urban design," and thinks more input is needed from the Chamber of Commerce. Renee Hanson of 1252 Austin Avenue, Chairman of the Heart of Georgetown Neighborhood Association, said she was asked by the Association to speak on their behalf. She commended the Committee for their hard work, but said the preliminary draft is too specific for policy and too general to determine impact and attract support. She suggested dividing the project into three sections: historic preservation, urban design, and bed and breakfasts. She asked that Council not hire a facilitator until the community has had a chance to look at the plan. Voltz responded to Hanson and re-emphasized that they were not hiring a consultant or mediator, but stressed the need for a facilitator to make sure everyone's ideas are heard. Voltz expressed the desire for the committee to be community oriented, and expects specific areas to be addressed. At this point discussion occurred over whether compliance with the plan would be voluntary or mandatory. Several people in the audience and several councilmembers exchanged opinions. Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14; 1995 Page 6 of 9 Pages Pete Weyrauch of 320 South Ridge Circle, stated that the confusion taking place in the meeting tonight was similar to the problem with the outgoing committee. He stated that he felt the new committee should build upon what has already been presented, and that the issue of voluntary or mandatory compliance should be one of the issues to be dealt with by the new committee. Ms. Sarah Bryce made reference to the federal government mandating to the State, and warned that the plan "must not be a mandate." Roy Headrick of 1205 Austin Avenue asked the Council to determine policy and not leave policy up to the committee. Bill Harris warned Council about what he called a long process involved in reviewing the draft plan. He suggested starting over and looking at it positively, and suggested that Council read Pete Weyrauch's outline carefully. Motion by McMaster, second by Vincent to approve the plan from Curl and Voltz and schedule a workshop to plan out the details for guiding the committee. He also requested that the workshop be televised. Approved 4-2. (Tonn and Arroyos opposed) 9:05 p.m. recessed - reconvened at 9:23 p.m. (Wood moved to Item V) V Authorization for the Mayor to execute a Development Agreement with the Del Webb Corporation/Bob Hart and Marianne Banks Hart introduced Attorneys Mary Alexander, Cindy Smiley and Scott Smiley, Del Webb official, Larry Michels, and Public Relations Consultant Don Martin. Hart briefed Council on elements of the agreement, such as the City's commitment for utility service. Hart noted that Del Webb Corporation will directly pay the $100,000 fee to Chisholm Trail Special Utility District. Finance Director Susan Morgan explained the calculating methods for the per unit fees for City services, which are to remain fixed throughout the lifetime of the project. City Attorney Banks said there would be an allowance for renegotiating the fees in certain circumstances. Hart explained that there would be surety provided to guarantee the payment of fees up to $4 million. Hart assured Council that Sun City would be subject to the current City development regulations. The City will make significant off-site improvements over the next two years to be financed by bonds in order to provide booster pump stations, a 30" water line, an upgrade of the Pecan Branch interceptor, a 16" force main, gravity sewer, wastewater treatment plant or extension of existing plant, and an elevated storage tank Motion by McMaster, second by Curl to approve the development agreement with Del Webb Corporation. Approved 6-0. Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14, 1995 Page 7 of 9 Pages U Second Reading of an ordinance amending the Future Urban Area and Intensity Map, Exhibit 1, and the Transportation Element of the Century Plan - Development Plan for a 5,314 tract in the L. Dyches, F. Foy, B. Eaves, W. Roberts, M. Lewis, R. Jenkins, L. Russell. A. Short, G. Thompson, W. Wilkerson and D. Monroe Surveys, known as Sun City Georgetown/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg Hart read the caption. Motion by Tonn, second by McMaster to approve Ordinance 95-05 on second reading. Approved 6-0. (Wood turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem McMaster in order to sign the Del Webb Agreement.) W Approval of an ordinance amendment to modify the solid waste disposal rate regarding the implementation of the monthly bulky waste pick-up program/Hartley Sappington Sappington gave a brief presentation on the proposed change. Motion by Tonn, second by Vincent to approve the amendment on first reading. Approved 6-0. Y (moved to end of meeting) 10:18 p.m. recessed for Executive Session Executive Session -Continued Z Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney AA Sec.551.075 conference with employee BB Sec.551.074 personnel matters Appointment of Assistant Municipal Court Judge 11:00 p.m. returned to Regular Session Regular Session CC Action on executive session items Motion by Voltz, second by Tonn to recommend the appointment of Lee Bain as Assistance Municipal Court Judge. Approved 6-0. Motion by Voltz, second by Tonn to authorize the City Attorney to negotiate an easement purchase. Approved 6-0. Y Appointments to Building Standards Commission/Elizabeth Gray Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14, 1995 Page 8 of 9 Pages Motion by Voltz, second by Vincent to re -appoint Brittain and Hildebrand to the Building Standards Commission. Approved 6-0. Voltz stated that the Council is very supportive of the Building Standards Commission. DD Final comments and evaluation of meeting process There were no final comments. The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 p.m. Approved: Leo400d, Mayor Minutes of City Council Meeting February 14, 1995 Page 9 of 9 Pages Attest: Sze { e; j ity Secretary