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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/30/1976 - SpecialPRESENT: *Mayor Jason Luby Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton Council Members: Eduardo E. de Ases Ruth Gill Bob Gulley Gabe Lozano, Sr. Edward Sample MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ANNAVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL APRIL 30, 1976 7:00 P.M. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Assistant City Attorney Chas. DuBois City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Pro Tem Tipton called the meeting to order in the temporary absence of Mayor Luby. City Secretary Read called the roll and stated there was a quorum of the Council and the necessary Charter Officers present to have a legally constituted meeting. Assistant City Attorney DuBois'questioned Mr. Gerry Smith, Chief Engineer in the Department of Engineering and Physical Development, as to his qualifications; a formal resume of his qualifications was offered into evidence and is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if written herein. Mr. Smith explained the project, consisting of excavation to a width and depth necessary to provide for the construction of a roadway varying in width from 39' to 45' including curb and gutter on Starlite Lane from Leopard Street to Sunny Drive. He explained that the improvements were approved by the voters in the 1972 bond election; that it would be a joint project with the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. He reviewed'the assessment rates for the project per square foot and stated that the total contract price would be $303,864.41; the preliminary assessments totaled $73,730.73; and the total City/State portion is $230,133.68. Assistant City Attorney DuBois questioned real estate dealer and appraiser Harold A. Carr as to his qualifications; a formal resume of his qualifications was offered into evidence and is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if written herein. Mr. Carr stated he had examined each and every parcel of land involved in the project; he responded that he had found some irregular-shaped lots; and that, subject to his suggested revisions, in his opinion each piece of property on the assessment roll would be enhanced in value at least to the extent of the individual assessment. ivu1KUFILMED SEP 0 21980.: rtes Special Council Meeting April 30, 1976 Page 2 City Manager Townsend informed the Council that Mr, Carr had recommended that a number of the assessments be reduced from $10.31 per linear foot for business uses to $4.75 p.l.f. for residential uses; and that the Staff agrees with the suggested reductions --with the exception of parcels #1 and #15 --providing the property owners file a deed restriction limiting their property to residential uses. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton called for those from the audience who would like to speak regarding their assessments, and Mrs. Agnes R. McCorkle, Lot #1, showed the Council a map which totaled her property at 297' rather than 400' as the Staff had determined. She complained that although she wanted the street improved she didn't want to have to pay that much; that only a small portion (94') of the property is used for business purposes, and the rest is residential; that she should not be charged the full commercial rate. She added she does not intend to develop the property for some time. City Manager Townsend responded that the Staff had determined that the zoning map shows 400' of property, all zoned B-4, and this figure was verified with the Planning Department. Mr. Townsend explained to Mrs. McCorkle that she would need to file a deed restriction limiting her property to residential uses in order to be assessed at the $4.75 rate; however, she, was unwilling to do that. Mr. Gene Tackett of the Staff met with Mrs. McCorkle concerning her assessment. Mrs. Adolph C. Conrad, Lot #24. asked what would be the cost for hookup to .the City sewer system; City Manager Townsend replied that it costs $2.00 per front property foot, plus a $50 tap charge, which the Staff totaled for Mrs. Conrad. He also added that she would not be forced to tie onto the sewer if they have a satisfactory septic tank system on their property. *(Mayor Luby arrived at this time.) Mrs. Frances Dean Morris, Lot 9, questioned the necessity of curbs, gutters and sidewalks. City Manager Townsend responded that if the residents in her subdivision want them they would need to petition for them. Mr. Lewis W. Williams, Lot 40, inquired regarding the payment for the assessments, and Mr. Gerry Smith explained the terms of payment available to the property owners. Mr. Williams also complained that the sidewalks to be constructed on his property would probably not be used very much, but would cost a great deal. Since several other property owners appeared to be in opposition to the construction of sidewalks in the area, this discussion was reserved until the end of the meeting after all other questions had been resolved. es _iai Council Meeting April 30, 1976 Page 3 Mrs. Melvin Adair, owner of Lot #15 regarding which the Staff was in disagreement with Mr. Carr concerning the assessment rate, explained that she has 6 7/11 acres on which she raises and sells vegetables, plants and house plants, and that she also has some greenhouses on the property. The Staff then decided it was a home occupation, "R -1B", and should be assessed at the $4.75 rate rather than $10.31 for business uses. Mr. Billy J. Burton, Lot #3, stated he has no objection to the construction of sidewalks in the area. Mrs. Robert E. Brennan, #42, voiced that she would like to have the dedicated roadway in the area either built by the County as promised, or abandoned. She was advised to contact the County relative to their agreement to build the road; and if that fails to contact the City for a public hearing to abandon it. Mrs. Alice Fulton, Lots #43 and #44, said she didn'tthink there was any need for sidewalks. Mr. Max E. Morgan, Lot #29, and Mrs. E. R. Michael, Lot #17, said they were satisfied with their assessments. There was some discussion of where the mailboxes would be placed after the street improvements are completed. The Staff explained the requirements of the U. S. Postal Service; that the existing mailboxes would be reinstalled if they are serviceable, and they would be placed in the sidewalks parallel to the curb. Some of the residents voiced their objections to having the mailboxes in the sidewalks, adding that it would not create a very neat appearance since they would not be of uniform height. Mrs. Adair stated again that she was not in favor of the sidewalks; and she felt that eliminating the sidewalks would solve the problem with the Postal Service. Some of the residents said the sidewalks would not be used very much anyway; however, one gentleman spoke up that he had seen a lot of people walking down the street, Starlite Lane. Mayor Luby stated that he very strongly favors sidewalks, citing that they greatly enhance the property and surrounding area. Council Member Gulley asserted that it is a lot safer for the children and everybody concerned to have sidewalks; and Mayor Pro Tem Tipton pointed out that the property owners would only pay $.75 per square foot at this time, whereas if they were constructed at a later date the cost to them would be much higher. Motion by Tipton, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. M s Special Council Meeting April 30, 1976 Page 4 There being no further business to come before the Council, this Special Council Meeting of April 30, 1976 adjourned at 8:55 p,m, I, JASON LUBY, Mayor of the City of Corgne Christi; Texas, certify that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period—o`f April 7, 1976, to April 30, 1976, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved, as itemized: April 7, 1976, Regular Mtg. April 14, 1976, Regular Mtg. April 21, 1976, Special Mtg. April 21, 1976, Regular Mtg. April 28, 1976, Regular Mtg. April 28, 1976, Special Mtg. April 30, 1976, Special Mtg. JAS LUBY, Mayor City of Corpus Christi, Texas