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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/27/1982 - SpecialMINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1982 3:11 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner * Council Members: Jack K. Dumphy Bob Gulley Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr. Dr. Charles W. Kennedy Cliff Zarsky Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall and stated that the purpose of the meeting was to conduct public hearings on four zoning applications. City Secretary Bill G. Read verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 982-9T, Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: Amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory, by amending Section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.41 setting forth zoning classifications of "AB" Professional Office District and "A-2" Apartment House District on a tract of land when anneed to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, located on the west side of Everhart Road, approximately 500 feet south of Delwood Street, being 27.04± acres out of Lots 1, 2, 15 and 16, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts. Mr. Utter stated that this is outside the City limits at this time and the applicants are J. R. Builders, Inc. and E. H. Moore Homes, Inc. and the request is to prezone the tract prior to annexation. He stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval and the Planning Staff recommends denial. City Manager Edward Martin Asst. City Attorney Bob Coffin City Secretary Bill G. Read MICROFILMED SEP 191984 inutes .special Council Meeting October 27, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Gary Dumas located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, noting that it is mostly vacant land with a number of townhouses under construction, and showed slides of the area. Mr. Dumas explained that the Planning Staff feels that since this area is 1,000 feet from the intersection of Yorktown and Everhart, it is too far away for this type of zoning. * Mayor Pro Tem Betty Turner arrived at the meeting at 3:16 p.m. Mr. Dumas continued his explanation by stating that the tract consists of 27 acres and the Staff was of the opinion that uses other than "R -1B" could be recommended, but they feel that "A-2" is inappropriate because of the distance from the major intersection. Council Member Dumphy expressed the opinion that the traffic would not be a problem, particularly if Cedar Pass Road is improved and extended. He pointed out that there are going to be a lot of residential use and apartments constructed in this area. Mr. Utter agreed that if Yorktown Boulevard were improved, it would provide a solution to the traffic problem but pointed out that there are no plans for this extension at this time. Council Member Dumphy pointed out that there is already a problem with traffic in that area but opening and extending Cedar Pass would help the problem. He urged expediency on the part of the Staff to devise some method of doing this. Mr. Utter stated that the Master Transportation Plan could be changed but the entire area is not developed yet and there is no need to do so at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Turner agreed with Mr. Dumphy and suggested that the Staff be directed to resolve the problem of excessive traffic as soon as possible. Mr. Utter stated that if the Council desires, the Staff could provide an analysis of that entire area within the next few weeks. He informed the Council that the Staff is examining the inutes Special Council Meeting October 27, 1982 Page 3 area because of the fast growth and this will probably increase with the lower interest rates in effect at this time. Council Member Dumphy moved that the Staff be directed to provide an analysis of the situation in that area and the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner. Mr. Utter further explained that this area is included in the Cabaniss Field study area, which is being prepared in the same fashion as the Flour Bluff Development Plan. Speaking in regard to this application was Mr. Gene Urban, Urban Engineers, representing the applicants. He addressed the traffic question and noted that before the 1979 amendment to the Master Transportation Plan, Cedar Pass was scheduled to be a straight road from Everhart Road to Weber but the amendment envisions turning all of that traffic back to Everhart Road and this matter has been discussed with the Staff. He stated that one -mile grid traffic patterns are ideal. Mr. Urban continued by stating that Mr. Moore and Mr. Ewing have applied for "AB" zoning on a portion of the land; there will only be approximately 18 acres of ultimate land for actual use; there are 27 acres in the request; a 120' ditch dedication would be required; Everhart Road dedication; and a park dedication must be made and all of these reduce the useable acreage a great deal. He expressed the opinion that this is good transitional zoning because they go from "R -1B" to "R-2" to "AB" and then to "A-2". He expressed the opinion that the Yorktown -Everhart intersection is destined to be a major shopping location. Mr. Urban also noted that they do not plan the construction of the apartment units for several years but they will start with the professional office complex. He noted that the number of units planned is about 25 units per acre on 18 acres or a maximum of 500 units. He expressed the opinion that it will be three years before the units are completed. Mayor Pro Tem Turner asked Mr. Urban for his opinion of the traffic problem, and Mr. Urban replied that it would be more realistic to move the traffic to Weber or Staples rather than Everhart. He stated that he is the representative for the next inutes special Council Meeting October 27, 1982 Page 4 applicant and with the development of that person's land, Yorktown Road will be extended. He suggested that the Master Transportation Plan be reexamined. Mayor Jones expressed the opinion that the traffic problem was greatly exaggerated. Also speaking in regard to the request was Mr. Edgar Moore, one of the applicants. He stated that they are planning to develop this land; he is concerned about density; but he would be glad to limit the number of units to 510. He agreed that the Staff should examine apartment density, but because of economics, most of the developers have to construct more units than allowed in "A-1". He stated that Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, is working on the traffic problem with the possibility of extending Cedar Pass to Weber. Council Member Zarsky suggested the possibility of "A-1" zoning for this land, but Mr. Moore explained that because of finances, there is a need to construct as many units as possible. Council Member Zarsky inquired if a special permit could be approved for 25 units per acre, and Mr. Utter agreed that this could be done. He informed the Council that the Staff is attempting to arrive at a different zoning classification for apartments because there is too much difference between the number of units allowed in "A-1" and "A-2". He stated that the special permit could specify either a maximum of 500 total units or 24 units per acre. Mr. Moore stated that he would not like to tie a special permit to a site plan, and Mr. Utter assured him that the City did not have to tie it to a site plan. Mayor Jones suggested that the applicants could just sign an agreement to limit the number of units per acre, and Mr. Moore stated that the City had their assurance that they would be glad to do this. Mayor Jones indicated that Mr. Moore's word was good. A motion was made by Council Member Kennedy that the hearing inutes especial Council Meeting October 27, 1982 Page 5 be closed, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the zoning of "AB" and "A-2" on this tract of land; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner; and passed unanimously. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. 982-11T, Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: Amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory, by amending Section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.42 setting forth a zoning classification of "B-4" General Business District on a tract of land when annexed to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, located on the west side of South Staples Street, at the intersection of South Staples and Yorktown Boulevard, being the southwest 60.0± feet of Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 and the northeat 1/3 of Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts. Mr. Utter explained to the Council that the Planning Commission recommends that the request be denied and in lieu thereof that "A-1" Apartment House District be granted on the west 2,000 feet, "AB" Professional Office District be granted on the middle 800 feet and "B-4" General Business District be granted on the remainder of the land. He stated that the Staff now concurs with that same recommendation. Mr. Utter then displayed a drawing showing the proposed zoning according to the Planning Commission. No one spoke in regard to this application. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the Council concur with the Planning Commission recommendation as listed above, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously. inutes dpecial Council Meeting October 27, 1982 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Turner suggested that a Workshop Meeting be scheduled regarding the Transportation Plan and the apartment zoning in that area. Mr. Utter assured the Council that the Staff plans to present that information in three or four weeks. Mr. Dumas pointed out that the Staff is considering Cedar Pass, not as a collector street, but as a street to provide circulation within the area. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o Mr. Utter announced the public hearing on Application No. C982-12, City of Corpus Christi, to amend the zoning ordinance by changing the zoning on the west 1/2 of Block 70 and Lots 2 through 12, Block 61, Beach Addition from "B-5" Primary Business District to "H -C" Historical -Cultural Landmark Preservation. Mr. Dumas displayed a map showing the area. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak on this application. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the zoning of "H -C" on Application No. C982-12; seconded by Council Member Hawkins; and passed unanimously. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o* Assistant City Manager Utter announced the public hearing on the proposal to amend the zoning ordinance to allow the temporary placement of a mobile home or travel trailer on an emergency basis. He explained that the Planning Commission recommends approval and the amendment would allow Building Officials to issue permits under special conditions when a residence has been partially destroyed. Mayor Jones inquired about how this compares with the procedure in other cities in the State. inutes ,ipecial Council Meeting October 27, 1982 Page 7 Mr. Utter explained that most cities have some allowances under their existing ordinances or some emergency powers for this type of situation. He stated that the Fire Chief anticipates that only or two a year will be requested. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously. A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the amendment as explained above be approved, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*e*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*a*o*o*o*o*a*o*o*o*o*o City Secretary Read informed the Council that the ordinances to be considered are the ones granting the zoning on the first, third and fourth applications, as well as the zoning ordinance listed on the Regular Council Agenda for granting the zoning on the application of Mr. Juan J. Villarreal. He polled the Council for their votes and the following ordinances were passed: ORDINANCE NO. 17329: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 31-5 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION, TO BE NUMBERED 31-5.41, SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON THE DESCRIBED TRACTS OF LAND, WHEN ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID TRACTS BEING DESCRIBED AS 27.04 ACRES OUT OF LOTS 1, 2, 15 AND 16, SECTION 6, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 17330: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY DESIGNATING THE WEST ONE-HALF OF BLOCK 70 AND LOTS 2 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 61, BEACH ADDITION, WITH THE HISTORICAL -CULTURAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION, IN ADDITION TO THE PRESENT ZONING DESIGNATION ON SIAD PARCELS OR TRACTS; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye"; inutes especial Council Meeting October 27, 1982 Page 8 ORDINANCE NO. 17331: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO AMEND ARTICLE 33, SECTION 33-1 PERMITS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Gulley, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting, "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 17326: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF JUAN J. VILLARREAL BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO TRACT 1 BEING A PORTION OF LOT 6, SECTION 13, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Gulley, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting "Aye". a*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*0*O*O*0*0*o*a*o*a* There being no further business to comer before the Council, on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Hawkins and passed unanimously, the Special Council Meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m., October 27, 1982. o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*0*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*