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MINUTES.
} REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 25, 2012
5 :30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS:
Rudy Garza, Chairman
A. Javier.Huerta, Vice - Chairman Absent"
Mark Adame
Marco Castillo
Gabriel Guerra Absent*
Evon J. Kelly
Govind Nadkarni
John C. Tamez
John Taylor
STAFF:
Dan McGinn, AICP, Interim Manager,
Land Development
Annika Gunning, Interim Senior Planner
Miguel S. Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner
Deborah Brown, Assistant City Attorney
Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
Si usted quiere dirigirse a la comision y su ingles es limitado, habra un interprete de
espanol a ingl6s en la junta para ayudarle.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Garza at 5:30 p.m. and a quorum
was declared.
If. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Motion to approve the April 11, 2012 minutes with the noted correction was made by
Commissioner Kelly and seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed with Vice Chairman
Huerta and Commissioner Guerra absent.
Page 4: last paragraph, fifth sentence, the word "how" was omitted.
Ili. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
A. PLATS
1. Continued Plats
Miguel Saldana, Development Services, read Continued Plat Item "a" into record
as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the applicant for Continued Plat Item "a" submitted
a letter of request for the plat to be withdrawn from further consideration and no Planning
Commission action will be required.
a. 0112007 -1 (12- 22000004)
Oliver's Estate Unit 1 — 9.13 Acres
Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Cimarron
Boulevard.
Mr. Saldana read Continued Plats Items "b," "c ", "e" and 1' into record as shown
below. Mr. Saldana continued that Staff received a letter from the representatives
requesting the plats be tabled to the May 9, 2012 meeting and Staff recommended
? approval of the requests.
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Ill. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS (cunt.)
A. PLATS
1. Continued Plats
b. 0412035 -NP020 (12- 23000010)
Alameda Park Block B Lot 24A Final Re plat -- 0.512 Acre
Located east of Everhart Road between Pompano Place and
Harry Street.
C. 0412036 -NP021 (12- 23000011)
Montrose Park Addition, Block 7, Lot 1 A (Final Replat - 0.390
Acre
Located south of Ruth Street and east of Duncan Street.
e. 0412038 -MP023 (12- 21000008)
SPID /R an Addition Lots 1 A & 1 B Final Re lat - 2.50 Acres
Located south of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) between
Daly Drive and Nile Drive.
f. 0412039 -NP024 (12- 21000009)
Shannon Addition, Block 1, Lot 7BR (Final -- 0.272 Acre)
Located south of Coleman Street and east of North Staples
Street.
The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in
opposition and the public hearing was closed. Motion to approve tabling Continued
Plats Items "b," "c," "e" and "F` to the May 9 2012 meeting was made by Commissioner
Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed with Vice Chairman
Huerta and Commissioner Guerra absent.
Mr. Saldana read Continued Plats Item "d" into record as shown below. Mr.
Saldana continued that Continued Plats Item "d" satisfied all requirements of the Unified
Development Code and Staff recommended approval.
d. 0412037 -NP022 (12- 21000007)
Beach Portion Block 12 Lot 13 Final Re lat -1.34 Acres
Located north of Lawrence Street between Mesquite and
Chaparral Streets.
The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in
opposition and the public hearing was closed. Motion to approve Continued Plats Item
"d" was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Nadkarni,
Motion passed with Vice Chairman Huerta and Commissioner Guerra absent.
2. New Plats
Mr. Saldana read New Plats Items "a" and "c" into record as shown below. Mr.
Saldana stated New Plats Items " "a" and "c" satisfied all requirements of the Unified
Development Code and Staff recommended approval.
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III. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS (cont.)
A. PLATS
2. New Plats
8. 0412040 -NP025 (12- 21000010)
Lantana Industrial Area, Blocks 7, 10 & 11 (Preliminary -- 20.60
Acres
Located east of Lexington Boulevard and west of Lantana Street.
c. 0412044 -NP027 (12- 21000012)
Joslin Tracts Block 1 Lot 6 Final - 15.569 Acres
Located north of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) between
Cayo Del Oso (Oso Bay) and McArdle Road.
The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in
opposition and the public hearing was closed, Motion to approve New Plats Items "a"
and "c" was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Tamez.
Motion passed with Vice Chairman Huerta and Commissioner Guerra.
Mr. Saldana read New. Plats Item "b" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana
continued that Staff received a letter from the representative requesting the plat be tabled
to the May 9, 2012 meeting and Staff recommended approval of the request.
b. 0412041 -PO16 (12- 22000016)
Gulfgate Unit 4, Block 1, Lot_ 1 Final - 3.44 Acres)
Located north of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) and east of
Prince Drive.
The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in
opposition and the public hearing was closed. Motion to approve tabling New Plats Item
"b" to the May 9, 2012 meeting was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and seconded by
Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Huerta and Commissioner
Guerra absent.
3. Deferment Agreement
Mr. Saldana read Deferment Agreement Item "a" into record as shown below.
Mr. Saldana stated a new FEDEX facility would be constructed on the subject property.
Mr. Saldana continued that the developer submitted documentation requesting a
deferment agreement to waive the requirement for construction of water and wastewater
improvements to be seventy -five (75 %) complete before the final plat was recorded. Mr.
Saldana continued that Staff recommended approval of the request.
a. 0212024 -NP013 (12- 21000005)
Blue Chip Industrial Tracts, Block 1. Lot 4 Onal - 14.465 Acres)
Located south of Agnes Street (SH 44) and east of South
Navigation Boulevard.
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A. PLATS
3. Deferment Agreement
Mr. Saldana stated the developer agreed to provide the required deposit in the
form of a letter of credit or other acceptable form of security for 110 percent of the
estimated cost to construct the required public improvements. Mr. Saldana continued the
developer was required to construct the improvements to serve the Blue Chip Industrial
Tracts, Block 1, Lot 4. Construction plans have been submitted and were currently under
review by Staff. The developer would like to begin construction in mid -May and the
deferment agreement must be finalized before construction can begin. .
After Mr. Saldana: concluded his presentation, the floor was opened for
comments and questions from the commission. Commissioner Castillo asked if
construction of off -site water lines was eligible for reimbursement and also was the off -
site water line the closest one to provide service to the tract and Mr. Saldana answered
yes to both questions.
There being no further comments or discussion, the following action was taken.
A motion to approve a deferment agreement to waive the requirement for construction of
water and wastewater improvements to be seventy -five (75) percent complete before the
final plat was recorded was made by Commissioner Castillo and seconded by
Commissioner Kelly. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Huerta and Commissioner
Guerra absent.
B. ZONING
1. Continued Zoning
Annika. Gunning, Development Services, read Continued Zoning Item 'W' into
record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated this zoning case was presented at the April
11, 2012 meeting and was tabled to tonight's meeting to provide additional time for Staff
and the applicant to meet to find possible options agreeable by both Staff and the.
applicant for the Special Permit. Ms. Gunning continued that the applicant submitted a
letter of request that the zoning case be tabled to the May 23, 2012 meeting and Staff
recommended approval of the request.
a. Case No. 0412 -02 (12- 10000012) — Robert Bujanos, Jr.: A change of
zoning from a "CG -2" General Commercial District to an "IL" Light
Industrial District resulting in a change of future land use from
commercial to li ht industrial
Property is described as being the south 110 feet of Lot 9, Block 1,
Lexington Subdivision, located approximately 1,100 feet east of Ayers
Street and on the south side of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358).
Chairman Garza asked if the meeting with the applicant was productive and Ms.
Gunning answered that Staff did meet with the applicant but nothing was resolved. Ms.
Gunning continued the applicant had a family emergency and went out of town and would
not be available until the May 23' meeting. After Ms. Gunning's comments, the following
action was taken. A motion to approve tabling action on Continued Zoning Item "a" to
the May 23, 2012 meeting was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by
Commissioner Tamez. The motion passed with Vice Chairman Huerta and
Commissioner Guerra absent.
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III. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS (cont.)
B. ZONING
2. New Zoning
Before Ms. Gunning began her presentation, Commissioner Adame requested
that the record reflect that he was abstaining from discussing and voting on New Zoning
Item "a."
Ms. Gunning began her presentation by reading New Zoning Item "a" into record
as shown below. Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the subject property.
Ms. Gunning continued the property was located north of State Highway 44 and west of
South Clarkwood Road and was planned for light Industrial uses. The purpose of the
zoning request was to allow for construction of a 20,000 square toot building for an
ollfield service company and for other future light Industrial uses.
a. Case No. 0412 -03 (12-10000013) — CBH Equity, LLC: A
change of zoning from "RS -6" Single - Family 6 District to "IL"
Light Industrial District, resulting in a change of land use from
aoricultural'to light industrial.
Property is described as being approximately 10 acres out of a
13.987 -acre tract of land described in a survey of 254.069 acres
of land, more or less, out of the west 5/8 of Section or Survey
402, Certificate No. 1739, Patent No. 359, Volume 37, Abstract
No. 988 in Nueces County, Texas, located on the northwest
corner of South Clarkwood Road and State Highway 44.
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Ms. Gunning continued that the applicant proposes to use approximately 2.5
acres of the 13.987 acre tract to construct the 20,000 square foot building to house
offices and a warehouse. Ms. Gunning stated the company was a national oilfield service
entity that sold valves and refurbished drill bits for the olifleld industry. The majority of the
building will be used for retail storage of the valves and approximately 7,500 square feet
of the building would be used for refurbishing the drill bits. Ms. Gunning continued that
north of the subject property was an abandoned elementary school, to the east across
South Clarkwood Road are low density residential uses and vacant lots, south across
State Highway 44 was a recently developed convenience store and under construction is
a new Border Patrol facility and Baker Hughes, which is also an oilfield service company,
to the west is vacant agricultural land outside the city limits.
Ms. Gunning stated sixteen (16) notices were mailed to property owners within
the notification area and one notice was returned in favor and Staff recommended
approval of the "IL" Light Industrial District based on the comprehensive plan. After Ms.
Gunning's presentation, Chairman Garza opened the public hearing.
Mr. Chris Hamilton, 1814 Holly Road, addressed the commission. Mr. Hamilton
stated he questioned why Staff was requiring a 20 -foot buffer yard and he was requesting
the buffer be reduced to 10 feet. Mr. Hamilton continued he did not see a future use that
would require a 20 -foot buffer. Mr. McGinn explained that the Planning Commission
could not reduce the required 20 -foot buffer, but he could submit an appeal to the Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Enrique Perez, 214 South Clarkwood Road, addressed the commission. Mr.
l Perez asked if the light industrial zoning would affect his selling his property or his
residential zoning. Ms. Gunning explained that the requested zoning change would not
change the zoning of his property and he would still be able to sale the property with the
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B. ZONING
2. New Zoning
residential zoning. After all comments and discussion were received, the public hearing
was closed. A motion to approve New Zoning Item "a" was made by Commissioner
Nadkarni and seconded by Commission Tamez. Motion passed with Chairman Huertet
and Commissioner Guerra absent and Commissioner Adame abstaining.
IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
City Council approved the following:
• Transportation Plan Amendment — removal of the proposed Northwest
Area Collector from the Urban Transportation Plan
• Time extension for twenty -four months for Case. No. 0311 -02 (11-
10000008) — The NFiP Group for an "I -H /SP" Heavy Industrial District
with a Special Permit
Commissioners were reminded of the deadline for completing and submitting the
Annual Report to the City Secretary's office. Reports are to be delivered by 4:45 p.m.,
Friday, April 27, 2012.
Chairman Garza stated that he and Commissioners Kelly and Tamez would be
coming off the Commission in July. Chairman Garza stated that he would be willing to
attend a round table discussion on the JLUS for benefit of new commissioners on the
work that has been done so that the commission would be in a pro- active position.
Commissioner Castillo asked if the workshop for the CIP subcommittee was still
scheduled and Mr. McGinn answered yes. Mr. McGinn stated the CIP Workshop is
scheduled for the May 9, 2012 meeting and the workshop will start at 4 p.m. and
conclude before 5:30 p.m. and the regular commission meeting would start at its regular
time.
Commissioner Taylor and Chairman Garza complimented staff on the good job of
transcribing the minutes.
Commissioner Taylor asked if the Planning Department was under the leadership
of a new Assistant City Manager and Mr. McGinn answered yes — the department was
under the leadership of Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez.
V. ADJDOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner
Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Huerta
and Commissioner Guerra absent. The meeting adjourned at 6 p.m.
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Daniel McGinn, AICP
In rim Secretary to Planning Commission
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Recor
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 9, 2012
5:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS:
Rudy Garza, Chairman
A. Javier Huerta, Vice- Chairman
Marls Adame absent*
Marco Castillo
Gabriel Guerra ;absent*
Evon J. Kelly Absent*
Govind Nadkarni
John C. Tamez
STAFF:
Sylvia Carrillo; Assistant Director
Dan McGinn, AICP, Interim Manager,
Land Development
Miguel S. Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner
Annika Gunning, Interim Senior Planner
Andrew Dimas, City Planner
Lisa Aguilar, Assistant City Attorney
Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman.Garza at 5:43 p.m. and a quorum
was declared.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the April 25, 2012 minutes was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and
1 seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame, Guerra and
Kelly absent.
III. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
A. PLATS
1. Continued Plats
Miguel Saldana, Development Services, read Continued Plats Items "a," *b" and
"d" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldafia stated Continued Plats Items "a," "b" and
"d" satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code and Staff recommended
approval.
a. 0412035 -N P020 23000010)
Alameda Park, Block s, Lot 24A !Final Reolat — 0.512 Acre
Located east of Everhart Road between Pompano Place and
Harry Street.
b. 0412036 -NP021 (12- 23000011)
Montrose Park Addition, Block 7, tot 1A (Final Replat— 0.390
Acre)
Located south of Ruth Street and east of Duncan Street.
d. 0412039 -NP024 (12- 21000009)
_Shannon Addition, Block 1, Lot 7BR (Final -- 0.272 Acre)
Located south of Coleman Street and east of North Staples
Street.
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III. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS.(cont.)
A. PLATS
1. Continued Plats
The public hearing was opened with no one coming . forward in favor or in
opposition and the public hearing was closed. Motion to approve Continued Plats Items
11 a, b and d was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner
Castillo. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame, Guerra and Kelly absent.
Mr. Saidatia read Continued Plats Items "c" and "e" into record as shown below.
Mr. Saldafla continued that Staff received a letter from both representatives requesting
the plats be tabled to the June 6, 2012 meeting and Staff recommended approval of the
requests.
C. 0412038 -NP023 (12- 21000008)
SPID /R .an Addition Lots 1A & 1 B Final Re lat - 2.50 Acres
Located south of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) between
Daly Drive and Nile Drive.
e. 0412041 -P016 (12- 22000016)
Gulf ate Unit 4 Block 1 Lot 1 Final - 3.44 Acres
Located north of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) and east of
Prince Drive.
The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in
opposition and -the public hearing was, closed. Motion to approve tabling Continued
Plats Items "c" and "e to the June 6, 2012 meeting was made by Commissioner Tamez
and seconded by Commissioner Nadkarni. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame,
Guerra and Kelly absent.
2. New Plats
Mr. SaldaMa read New Plats Items "a" and "b" into record as shown below. Mr.
Saldana stated New Plats Items "a" and "b" satisfied all requirements of the Unified
Development Code and Staff recommended approval.
a. 0412042 -PO17 (12- 21000017)
Bay Terrace No. 2, Block 1001, Lot 61A (Final Replat- 0.287
Acre)
Located north of Elizabeth Street and east of South Brownlee
Boulevard.
b. 0592045 -P018 (12- 22000018)
Summer,Wind.Village Phase V (Final -19,23 Acres)._
Located east of Weber Road, south of Crenshaw Drive and
west of Aaron Drive.
The public hearing was opened. Mr. Don Zimmerman, - Community Plans and
Liaison Office with Naval Air Station, 11001 Avenue D, addressed the commission. Mr.
Zimmerman presented an aerial photo of the subject property. Mr. Zimmerman
referenced the aerial photo by stating that portion of the subject property highlighted was
located inside an AICUZ 2 zone -and was considered as an incompatible use. Mr,
Zimmerman continued , portion of the property located outside the highlighted
boundary would be conidered compatible. Mr. Zimmerman went on to say over a period
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2. New Plats (cont.)
of time, the area has been developed with residential houses. Commissioner Tamez
asked Mr. Zimmerman, if given an opportunity, what information would have been
presented to the developer for this project and Mr. Zimmerman answered if the developer
had come to him in the beginning, he would have provided this information :so that he
would have been able to make an informed decision. Mr. Zimmerman continued when
they came to the office, the project had already been started. After Mr. Zimmerman's
comments concluded, the public hearing was closed.
A motion to approve New Plats Items "a" and "b" was made by Commissioner
Nadkarni and seconded by Vice Chairman Huerta. Motion passed with Commissioners
Adame, Guerra and Kelly absent.
B. ZONING
a. Removal of the "HC -1" Historical- Cultural Landmark Preservation
Overlay District, currently referenced in the Unified Development
Code as "H" Historic Overlay District from Lots 10, 11 and 12,
Block 9, Oak Park Addition.
Mr. Andrew Dimas, City Planner, addressed -the commission. Mr. Dimas stated
the purpose of this agenda item was to initiate an amendment to the zoning map of the
Unified Development Code to remove the "H" Historic Overlay for the Oak Park United
Methodist Church located at 878 Oak Park Avenue. Mr. Dimas continued that in early
2011, the church suffered a major fire that damaged a vast majority of the building
including the main sanctuary. Several aerial photos of the damaged church with boarded
windows were shown. Mr. Dimas continued that the subject property, which included four
(4) lots, was .currently zoned - "RS -61H" Single - Family Residential 6 District with a Historic
Overlay and because of UDC regulations, the structure could not be demolished until the
historic overlay was removed. Mr. Dimas continued that the church leadership has been
diligently working to streamline the process and with the removal of the overlay,
demolition will take place.
Mr. Dimas stated that on March 22, 2012, the City of Corpus Christ Landmark
Commission approved removal of the "H" Historic Overlay and the next steps of the
process were to present this item to the Planning Commission and City Council for final
approval. Mr. Dimas continued that until the overlay was removed, the church was in a
holding pattern. Mr. Dimas stated Planning Staff recommended approval of removing the
"H" Historic Overlay, After Mr. Dimas' presentation, the floor was opened for comments
and discussion.
Commissioner Nadkarni asked if the church would be rebuilding at that location
and Mr. Dimas answered that the church membership had declined to the point that most
of the members have moved to other churches. Mr. Dimas continued that once the
structure has been demolished, the property would be sold. Commissioner Tamez.asked
if the City would be setting a precedent by removing the designation and Mr. Dimas
answered that a precedent would not be set since there was no plan to rebuild the
church. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed.
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B. ZONING (cont.)
A motion to approve removal of the "HCA Historical- Cultural .Landmark
Preservation Overlay District from the Oak Park United Methodist Church, described as
Oak Park Subdivision, Block 9, Lots 10, 11 and 12, located at 878 Oak Park Avenue, was
made by Vice Chairman Huerta and seconded by Commissioner Nadkarni. Motion
passed with Commissioners Adame, Guerra and Kelly absent.
C. ACTION ON THE JOINT EROSION RESPONSE PLAN FOR NUECES
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Robert Payne, Planning Department, addressed the commission. Mr. Payne
stated that Staff gave a presentation on the Plan at the April 11, 2012, meeting. Mr.
Payne continued that last week Staff met with the Corpus Christi Surf Riders' Foundation
and the Island Strategic Action Committee and both organizations provided positive input.
Mr. Payne stated that on Wednesday, the Nueces County Joint Board (Nueces County
Commission and the Nueces County Beach Management Advisory Committee) met and
recommended that the plan be approved by the Nueces County Commissioners' Court.
Mr. Payne continued one item was changed since the presentation was first
presented to the Planning Commission in early April. In the plan presented in April, the
setback stated 200 feet and it was changed to 350 feet. Mr. Payne referenced Section
10 -13, Code of Ordinances that establishes the erosion setback line. The ordinance and
plan will be the same. The Erosion Plan was about using modem construction
techniques and minimizing storm damage in the event of a hurricane. Mr. Payne stated
State law was passed stating cities located near coastal areas had to adopt an Erosion
Response Plan and such plan had to be reviewed by the Texas General Land Office. Mr.
Payne stated "Beachfront Certificates" and "Dune Permits" were exempted from the 350
foot setback. 'Mr. Payne continued that platted lots that were within the 350 foot setback
could be built on if the structure met all building standards. The structure had to be
certified by a licensed Professional Engineer and the structure must be relocatable on
pylons. Mr. Payne restated that the only change in the plan was the setback to 350 feet.
The document was corrected and will match the proposed ordinance to adopt the Erosion
Response Plan.
Commissioner Tamez asked if there was an issue regarding the minimum width
on the public beach and Mr. Payne answered that the issue was the narrowing of the
beach in certain areas. Chairman Garza.asked if the recent ruling by the Texas General
Land Office would have an impact on Corpus Christi and Mr. Payne answered that
currently the ruling would not impact us, but it would affect Galveston. Commissioner
Tamez asked if the setback of 90 feet for the vegetation line would prevent encroachment
onto private land and Mr. Payne answered yes.. Mr. Payne continued that the State's
passing of the "Open Beach Act," set the tone of how this would be handled. Mr. Payne
cited that the Sessions' court case ruling determined that the house was located on a
portion of the beach as a result of a "rolling easement" and the court ruled that it was still
considered as private property.
Vice Chairman Huerta asked Staff if a final consensus had been determined in
setting the vegetation line and, if so, which line would be used as a marker to establish
the setback. Mr. Payne answered no final determination has been made, but the
definition of a "vegetation line" and its purpose makes the determination even more
difficult.
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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS (cant.)
C. ACTION ON THE JOINT EROSION RESPONSE PLAN FOR NUECES
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (cant.)
After Mr. Payne's comments concluded, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Cliff
Schlabach, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Surf Riders' Foundation, addressed the
commission. Mr. Schlabach stated the organization has studied the plan because they
have vested interest in ensuring the beaches are protected and maintained. Mr.
Schlabach congratulated both Nueces County and the City for .working together in
creating the plan. Mr. Schlabach continued that the plan was very well researched and
put together. Mr. Schlabach continued that the organization was very much behind and
in favor of the plan : Mr. Schlabach stated initially, there were several concerns
concerning the plan, but they were resolved at the meeting. The 350 -foot setback was
one of the major items of concern. Mr. Schlabach stated he. had spoken with Angela
Sunlee with the Texas General Land Office and she highly praised the City and Nueces
County for working together in creating the plan and stated it was one of best plans that
had been presented to the GLO in a tong time: The plan provides a lot of information and
the organization fully supports it. After ail comments concluded, the public hearing was
closed.
A motion to approve the joint Erosion Response Plan for Nueces County and the
City of Corpus Christi was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and seconded by
Commissioner Castillo. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame, Guerra and Kelly
absent.
IV. APPOINT TWO PLANNING COMMISSINERS TO THE JOINT LAND USE
STUDY (LJUS) POLICY COMMITTEE TO REPLACE MEMBERS FINISHING
TERMS IN JULY 2012 AND RECOMMEND THAT OUT -GOING PLANNING
COMMISSION POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERS BE ADDED TO THE JLUS
TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
Chairman Garza stated he wanted to have more commissioners present before
action was taken on Item IV and asked that it be tabled to the next meeting. A motion to
approve tabling Item IV to the May 23, 2012 meeting was made by Commissioner
Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed with Commissioners
Adame, Guerra and Kelly absent.
V. DISCUSSION OF OUTSIDE STORAGE AND RETAIL SALES
Chairman Garza stated he wanted more commissioners to be present to hear
and participate.in the discussion of Item V and asked that it be tabled to the next meeting.
A motion to approve tabling Item V to the May 23, 2012 meeting was made by Vice
Chairman Huerta and seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed with
Commissioners Adame, Guerra and Kelly absent.
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Zoning Case No. 0212 -06 (12- 10000008) — Flour Bluff Plastics was approved at
the May 8, 2012 City Council Meeting.
Sylvia Carrillo, Assistant Director, Development Services, addressed the
commission. Ms. Carrillo informed commissioners that Development Services
Department staff was preparing a presentation of a plaque in recognition of Mr. John
Taylor's service to the City as a member of the Planning Commission and other
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community activities. The presentation will be made at the May 15, 2012 City Council
meeting between 11:45 a.m. to 12 noon.
Ms. Carrillo updated the commission on upcoming items to be presented for
review and approval. A brief discussion ensued regarding the qualifications for the next
building official. Vice Chairman Wuerta requested that this item be scheduled for
discussion at the next meeting. No action was taken.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner
Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Nadkarni. Motion passed with Commissioners
Adame, Guerra and Kelly absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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Daniel MCGInn,.AICP
ipterim Secretary to Planning Commission
Lln Willlams
Rec ding Secretary
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