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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 10/24/2012MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall Council Chambers October 24, 2012 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: A. Javier Huerta, Chairman Govind Nadkarni, Vice Chairman Mark Adame Fred Braselton Marco Castillo Gabriel Guerra* Chris Hamilton Mike Lippincott Philip Ramirez STAFF: Mark Van Vleck, P.E., Interim Director, Development Services Miguel S. Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner Elizabeth Hundley, Assistant City Attorney Linda Williams, Recording Secretary *Arrived at 5.40 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Huerta at 5:33 p.m. and a quorum was declared. IL APPROVAL OF ABSENCES Vice Chairman Nadkarni requested that his absence be excused for the October 12, 2012 meeting due to work commitments. A motion to approve Vice Chairman Nadkarni's absence was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed. Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. October 10, 2012 Meeting Motion to approve the October 10, 2012 minutes as distributed, was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Castillo. Motion passed. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: A. PLATS 1. Continued Plats Mr. Miguel Saldana, Development Services Department, read Continued Plats Item "a" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the plat satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and State Law and Staff recommended approval, a. 0912098 -NP064 (12- 23000027) Bay View Addition, Block 9, Lot 8 (Final Replat — 0.74 Acre) Located north of Morgan Avenue between Fifth Street and Santa Fe Street. Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 24, 2012 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: A. PLATS 1. Continued Plats (cont.) The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Huerta called for a motion. Motion to approve Continued Plats Item "a" was made by Vice Chairman Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Ramirez. Motion passed. Mr. Saldafiia read Continued Plats Item "b" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana continued that the applicant's representative submitted a letter of request to table the plat to the November 7, 2012 meeting and Staff recommended approval. b. 1012101 -P037 (12- 22000036) Surfside Addition Unit 2 Final — 2.401 Acres Located north of Caribbean Drive between the Laguna Madre and Laguna Shores Road. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Huerta called for a motion. Motion to approve tabling Continued Plats Item "b" to the November 7, 2012 meeting was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Adame. Motion passed. 2. New Plats Mr. Saldana read New Plats Items "a," ' "'c," "d" and 'T into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the plats satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and State Law and Staff recommended approval. 1012103 -PO38 (12- 22000037) Blue Grass Estates Final — 8.94 Acres Located south of Purdue Road and east of Flour Bluff Drive. Mr. Saldana stated the applicant requested a name change for New Plats Item "c" from Access Subdivision to COEL Business Park. c. 1012105 -NP067 (12- 20000013) Access Subdivision (Preliminary — 27.82 Acres) Located north of County Road 52 and east of U.S. Highway 77. d. 1012106 -NP -068 (12- 20000014) Pinehollow Subdivision Prelimina —19.09 Acres Located north of Purdue Road and south of Division Road. If. 1012110 -NP072 (12- 21000028) Suntide Industrial Tracts Block 2 Lots 5 6 & 7 Final —12.52 Acres Located north of Bearden Lane between Suntide Road and Hunter Road. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Huerta called for a motion. Motion to approve New Plats Items , a," "c," "d" and 'T' was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Vice Chairman Nadkarni. Motion passed. (KAEVSVMSHAREr % 1. PC2012 =12PCMINUTES110242PGMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 24, 2012 Page 3 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS -- Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: A. PLATS 2. New Plats (cont.) Commissioner Braselton requested that the record reflect he abstained from the discussion and vote on New Plats Item "b." Mr. Saldana read New Plats Item "b" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldahia continued the applicant's representative submitted a letter of request to table the plat to the November 7, 2012 meeting and Staff recommended approval of the request. b. 1012104 -PO39 (12- 22000038) Rancho Vista Subdivision Unit 7 Final — 7.578 Acres Located south of Stampede Drive and west of Justus Drive. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Huerta called for a motion. Motion to approve tabling New Plats Item "b" was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Ramirez. Motion passed with Commissioner Braselton abstaining. Mr. Saldana read New Plats Item "e" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana continued the applicant's representative submitted a letter of request to table the plat to the November 7, 2012 meeting and Staff recommended approval of the request. e. 10121090- NP0971 (12- 21000029) Gateway Park Subdivision Block 4 Lot 1 R Final Re plat -- 0.23 Acre Located north of Knickerbocker Street between O'Connell Street and Cline Street. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Huerta called for a motion. Motion to approve tabling New Plats Item "e" to the November 7, 2012 meeting was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Vice Chairman Nadkarni. Motion passed. B. ZONING Commissioner Ramirez requested that the record reflect he abstained from the discussion and vote on New Zoning Item "a." Mr. Saldafia read New Zoning Item "a" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the subject property was located off Ayers Street, between 17 and 18 Streets. The property was planned for commercial uses and it was the site of the old Butterkrust Bakery. New Zoning Case No. 1012 -05 (12- 10000034) — Everett Skipper: A change of zoning from the "CG -2" General Commercial District to the "CBD" Downtown Commercial District, not resulting in a change of future land use. Port Aransas Cliffs, Block 1504, located between Ayers Street and Cole Street and between 17 Street and 18 Street. (K: DEVSVC&SHAREDYf . PC201212012PCMINUTES110242PCMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 24, 2012 Page 4 IV. PUBLIC WEARING AGENDA ITEMS -- Discussion and Possible Action the Following Items: B. ZONING 1. New Zoning (cont.) Mr. Saldana continued the purpose of the zoning request was to allow development of a multi -use commercial facility. Several aerial views of the property were shown. Mr. Saldana continued that northeast of the subject property was a residential subdivision and along Ayers Street south of the property, there were commercial uses. The requested zoning change was to allow development of a project called the "Six Points Market" which will be a multi -use commercial facility consisting of an art gallery, reception hall, outdoor market, pavilions and a restaurant. The requested zoning change to the "CBD" District was requested to reduce the amount of off-street parking required for the proposed uses, and also development in a "CBD" District does not require a specified amount of parking to be provided. Mr. Saldana stated the proposed project involves adaptive reuse of an existing building that has been vacant for some time. The developer has identified Del Mar Community College as one of the anchor tenants and the art gallery and museum space will be created for the college. Mr. Saldana continued the proposed uses will require a lot of parking and the current zoning on the property will not satisfy the off - street parking requirements. Mr. Saldana went on to say that the proposed development would also encourage and support part of the goals outlined in the City's Sustainability Plan, which was to create options for all forms of transportation that include biking, walking, bus transport, etc. Mr. Saldana continued that through the adoption of the Sustainability Plan and other related ordinances, the City encourages the adoptive re -use of vacant buildings which encourages infill development in the older parts of the city that are no longer used by businesses. Mr. Saldana stated seventy -five (75) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area and none were returned and Staff recommended approval of the zoning change request. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Commissioner Castillo asked what did the UDC require as the number of parking spaces for the proposed uses and it was answered that approximately 131 total parking spaces would be allowed and that total included both parallel and off - street parking. It was stated that number of spaces would be almost doubled if the current zoning of "CG -2" remained. The parking as proposed on the site plan included eighty -one (81) for parallel parking on the street; but that was based on if the street was re- routed into one -way. Commissioner Castillo stated he like the idea of the proposed development, but he was not comfortable with the parking. Commissioner Braselton referenced the site plan that was shown. Commissioner Braselton continued that it was difficult to see the residences on the plan. Mr. Saldana stated the lots ranged from 45 feet to 54 feet in width along 17 Street, which were mainly residential single - family houses. Mr. Saldana stated that the commercial uses were along Ayers Street. Commissioner Braselton added that the two corners at 17 Street and Ayers and 18 Street and Ayers Street were already zoned commercial. Mr. Mark Van Vleck, Development Services, addressed the commission. Mr, Van Vleck stated this project would be a big push for the City's Sustainability Plan. Mr. Van Vleck continued the plan was just one of the tools to encourage re- development in areas where the dynamics have changed. Mr. Van Vleck stated the proposed development will allow less parking and create a greater emphasis on walking. Mr. Van Vleck continued the intent was to encourage and create a similar feel to the downtown area. Staff has struggled with which tools to use most effectively in implementing this part of the Sustainability Plan and, at the same time, trying to help. (K: DEVSVCSSSHAREDI1. PC2012h2012PCMINUTES110242PCMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 24, 2012 Page 5 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action the Following Items: B. ZONING New Zoning (cont.) Chairman Huerta stated the developer could give up some of the square footage to create more parking. Chairman Huerta continued that to have this square footage, traffic would be created. Chairman Huerta stated he did not feel the students from Del Mar would be driving to the facility since they were in close proximity to the campus. Chairman Huerta continued he wondered if the project was part of a bigger picture. Vice Chairman Nadkarni asked Staff if it would be possible to keep the "CG -2" District zoning and allow a Special Permit that would specify no street parking be allowed. Commissioner Adame stated if the requested zoning was given today, there would be no parking requirements. Vice Chairman Nadkarni stated the parking could be restricted on the 17 Street side and Mr. Saldana stated that some of the residents use 17 Street for on- street parking. Mr. Saldana continued that with the residents parking and the proposed attendees parking would create an even greater concern to the neighborhood residents. Commissioner Castillo stated he would feel more comfortable with the proposed development with limited parking. Commissioner Braselton stated he understood the concern with the parking in the neighborhood, but at the same time, this building has been vacant for almost thirty (30) years and there were not a lot of choices of what to do with the building. Commissioner Braselton continued the proposed project would be good for the area, and he has concerns regarding the impact of the parking on the neighborhood, but he felt the requested zoning change would not add to the parking problem. Commissioner Braselton stated he did not see a lot of future opportunities to develop the building. Commissioner Adame stated the streets on both sides were not narrow residential streets. The parking lot at Del Mar College abuts a neighborhood. Commissioner Adame continued that given with this building could be used for, the project was possible. opened. After all comments and discussion concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was David Garcia, 1201 Lum Street, addressed the commission. Mr. Garcia stated he was speaking on behalf of Ms. Guadalupe Deason, his mother -in -law, who owned Banda's Flower Shop, 1714 17 Street. Mr. Garcia stated he and his mother -in -law wanted clarification as to how the proposed development and zoning change would affect her business. Mr. Garcia stated he did not know why the neighbors were not notified about the zoning change or what the applicant wanted to do with the building. Vice Chairman Nadkarni stated the applicant requested to change the zoning to allow less parking for the proposed development and the zoning request will not affect his mother -in -law's business. Dr. Brian Gulley, Co- Owner, 14202 Playa Del Rey, addressed the commission. Dr. Gulley stated the ButterKrust building was built in 1938. Dr. Gulley continued that a lot of time and effort have been spent in developing a plan for the facility that would take it from an industrial site into a pedestrian friendly venue — a development plan that would not only rehabilitate a neighborhood on the decline, but one that would also provide activities and generate revenue for the tenants that will be in the facility. (K: DEVSVCSISHAREDN . PC20 1 212 0 1 2PCMINUTES L10242PCMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 24, 2012 Page 6 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action the Following Items: B. ZONING 1. New Zoning (cont.) Dr. Gulley stated that when the project was in its early stages, he had been in discussion with officials from Texas A & M University regarding the school having a satellite campus housed in the building, but since the area was targeted as "high crime," the University could not enter into the development. Mike Skipper, Applicant, 344 Pasadena Place, addressed the commission. Mr. Skipper stated the proposed development was an idea brought forth to save the neighborhood rather than make it worse. Mr. Skipper stated that when the facility was used as a bakery, 18- wheeler trucks traveled in and out of the neighborhood on a daily basis on those streets and cars were also parked on both sides of the street. Mr. Skipper continued that they were approached by the City regarding the Sustainability being part of the development from Del Mar College to Ocean Drive. Mr. Skipper stated the proposal was to take the street down to one lane for a walk/bike path. Mr. Skipper continued that the proposed development would be similar to the Market in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Gary Camp stated he has been a business owner in the "CBD" District for approximately thirty (30) years. Mr. Camp stated he owned two businesses in the downtown area -- Buckets and the Yucatan Club and they had no parking. Mr. Camp continued that parking has to be provided. Mr. Camp stated he hoped the commission would give careful consideration in the decision made tonight regarding the requested zoning change request and see the big picture. Mr. Camp re- emphasized the fact that this has been targeted as a high -crime area and the commission should give careful consideration as to what this project could do for the existing facility as well as the neighborhood. Detailed discussion was held regarding the parking issue and its impact on the residential area, After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Castillo stated he was in favor of the proposed development moving forward with a imposed minimum percentage for parking. Vice Chairman Nadkarni stated if a percentage was stated, the requirement could cause problems in the future. After further discussion, Chairman Huerta called for a motion. A motion to deny a change of zoning from the "CG -2" General Commercial District to the "CBD" Down Commercial District, and in lieu thereof, approve a "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit reducing the number of off - street parking requirements by 50 percent was made by Commissioner Castillo. Motion failed due to lack of a second. After further comments and discussion, Chairman Huerta called for a motion. A motion to deny a change of zoning from the "CG -2" General Commercial District to the "CBD" Downtown Commercial District, and in lieu thereof, approve a "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit requiring 122 on -site and off -site parking spaces was made by Vice Chairman Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Hamilton. After the motion was on the floor, further discussion ensued. Commissioner Braselton stated he was not comfortable with the commission negotiating with the applicant and continued that the vote taken today on the parking requirement was going to be a problem for someone in the future. (K D FVSVCSI SHAREM1. PG2012QOI2PCMINUTEMIO242PCMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting October 24, 2012 Page 7 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action the Following Items: B. ZONING 1. New Zoning (cont.) After final discussion and comments concluded, a roll call vote was taken. Motion passed seven to two — Chairman Huerta, Vice Chairman Nadkarni, Commissioners Adame, Castillo, Guerra, Hamilton and Lippincott voting yes, Commissioner Braselton voting no and Commissioner Ramirez abstaining. V. Director's Report There were no updates. VI. Items to be Scheduled for the Next Meeting No items were requested. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Ramirez and seconded by Commissioner Guerra. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. / I A# C, 4 �, 1)/. */- � � Mark E. Van Vfeck, P.E., Interim Director Development Services Department Interim Secretary to P Commission A i r A Lind'a illiams Develo ent Services Depa Record! Secretary P (K:DEV8VCSISHAREDI1. PC2012%2012PCM INUTES110242PCMINUTES)