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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 11/07/2012MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall Council Chambers November 7, 2012 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: A. Javier Huerta, Chairman Govind Nadkarni, Vice Chairman Mark Adame Fred Braselton Absent* Marco Castillo Gabriel Guerra* Chris Hamilton Mike Lippincott Absent* Philip Ramirez STAFF: Mark Van Vleck, P.E., Interim Director, Development Services Annika Gunning, Project Manager Elizabeth Hundley, Assistant City Attorney Linda Williams, Recording Secretary *Arrived at 5:40 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Huerta at 5:30 p.m. and a quorum was declared. IL APPROVAL OF ABSENCES None III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. October 24, 2012 Meeting Motion to approve the October 24, 2412 minutes as distributed, was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Adarne. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: A. PLATS 1. Continued Plats Annika Gunning, Development Services Department, read Continued Plats Items "a" and "b" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the applicants' representative submitted a letter of request to table the plats until the December 5, 2012 meeting and Staff recommended approval. a. 1012101 -PO37 (12- 22000036) Surfside Addition Unit 2 (Final — 2.401 Acres) Located north of Caribbean Drive between the Laguna Madre and Laguna Shores Road Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 7, 2012 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: A. PLATS Continued Plats (cont.) 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 Continued Plats Items "a" and "b" to the December 5, 2012 meeting was made by Vice Chairman Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Ramirez. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. Commissioner Hamilton requested that the record reflect he abstained from the discussion and action on Continued Plats item "c." Ms. Gunning read Continued Plats item "c" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning continued that Staff recommended approval. c. 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 Continued Plats Item "c" was made by Commissioner Ramirez and seconded by Vice Chairman Nadkarni. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent and Commissioner Hamilton abstaining. 2. New Plats Ms. Gunning read New Plats Items "a" and "b" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning Staff recommended approval. a. 1112115 -NP076 (12- 21000030) Holly Industrial Subdivision Lots 23A & 23B Final Re plat — 4.958 acres Located east of Ayers Street (SH 286 Business) between Hygeia Street and Civitan Drive. b. 1112116 -NP077 (12- 21000031) Rosewood Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 4 & 5 (Final — 0,31 Acre)___ Located north of Morgan Avenue and west of Rosewood 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 New Plats Items "a" and "b" was made by Vice Chairman Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Ramirez. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. {K D EVSVCWHAREO1 1. PC2012Y2012PCMINUTEV10712PCMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 7, 2012 Page 3 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action on the Following Items: A. PLATS (cont.) 3. Time Extension Ms. Gunning read Time Extension Item "a" into record as shown below. The applicant's representative submitted a letter of request for a six -month time extension and Staff recommends approval of the time extension. a. 0412037 -NP022 (12- 21000007) Beach Portion Block 12, Lot 13 (Final Replat — 1.3391 Acres) Located north of Lawrence Street between Mesquite Street and Chaparral 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 Time Extension "a" was made by Commissioner Guerra and seconded by Commissioner Ramirez. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. B. ZONING New Zoning Commissioner Hamilton requested that the record reflect he abstained from the discussion and vote on New Zoning Item "a." Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item "a" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the subject property was located north of Hala Pit Road and west of Greenwood Drive. The property was planned for light industrial uses and it is the current site of a church. a. Case No. 1112 -01 (12- 10000036) -- St. John Baptist Church, Corpus Christi, Texas: A change of zoning from the 1W Heavy Industrial District to the "CG -2" General Commercial District, resulting in a change of future land use from light industrial to commercial. Cedar Grove, Block 1, the west 225 feet out of Lot 8A, and 4.55 acres out of Lot 2, Bohemian Colony Lands, located north of Hala Pit Road and west of Greenwood Drive. Several aerial views of the property were shown. Ms. Gunning continued the purpose of the zoning request is to allow construction and future development of existing church facilities. Ms. Gunning went on to say that the Unified Development Code (UDC) did not allow places of worship or sleeping quarters (other than caretaker's quarters) on property zoned with an. "IH" Heavy Industrial District. Ms. Gunning continued the proposed development of a new church facility behind the existing church which will house meeting rooms, a residence for a church employee and temporary sleeping quarters for church mission groups and relief workers. The church plans to develop the southern end of the property at this time and has requested that the remainder of the property be rezoned for future church additions. (K:DEVSVCSSSHAREDW PC201212612PCMINUTE51110712PCMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 7, 2012 Page 4 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action the Following Items: B. ZONING New Zoning (cont.) Ms. Gunning continued that south of the subject property across Hala Pit Road was a lot currently used for industrial purposes and zoned "IL" Light Industrial District. To the west is the City's vehicle impound lot zoned an "IL" Light Industrial District. To the east is the existing church and commercial establishments zoned "CG -2" General Commercial District and north of the property is the Coca -Cola Bottling Facility; which is zoned an IL Light Industrial District. Ms. Gunning stated the proposed zoning change was not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan, which recommended the property be zoned for a light industrial use. The rezoning would be an expansion of the "CG -2" District to the east and would be compatible with the existing zoning districts in the area. Ms. Gunning stated 13 notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area and two notices were returned in favor. Staff recommended approval of the zoning change request. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Vice Chairman Nadkarni asked if there was some type of lease agreement between the City and the church for vehicle auctions and Ms. Gunning answered she was not sure. Vice Chairman Nadkarni requested staff to find out if a lease agreement existed. Chairman Huerta asked if the property was located in the AICUZ and Ms. Gunning answered "no." After further discussion and all comments concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was opened. Robert Conolly, representative for the applicant, addressed the commission. Mr. Conolly stated he was there to answer any questions commissioners might have. There being no further questions or discussion, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Huerta called for a motion. Motion to approve a change of zoning from the "IH" Heavy Industrial District to the "CG -2" General Commercial District was made by Vice Chairman Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Ramirez. Motion passed with Commissioner Hamilton abstaining and Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item "b" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the subject property was located on Mueller Street between Oak Park Avenue and Erwin Avenue. The subject property was planned for low density residential uses and the proposed change of zoning to the "CH" Cottage Housing District was not consistent with adopted Future Land Use Plan. b. Case No. 1112 -02 (12- 10000037) — Advanced Housing Alternatives Corporation: A change of zoning from the "RS -6" Single - Family 6 District to the "CH" Cottage Housing District, resulting in a change of future land use from low density residential to medium density residential. Oak Park, Block 9, Lots .10, 11, 12, 23 and the north 28 feet of Lot 13, located on Mueller Street between Oak Park Avenue and Erwin Avenue. Ms. Gunning continued the purpose of the requested change of zoning is to allow construction of Phase 2 of the Oak Park Cottages which consisted of nine units. The "CH" District allows the developer to take advantage of smaller lot sizes and increased density, while providing centralized common open space and a cottage architectural theme. There will be a minimum common open space area of 400 square feet per cottage unit with a total of 3,600 square feet. Phase 1 has been constructed and consists of eight units located across Erwin ( K: DEVSVCSSSWAREDI1. PC201212012PCMINUTES 1110712PCMINUTES} Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 7, 2012 Page 5 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action the Following Items: B. ZONING 1. New Zoning (cont.) Avenue. The proposed project will redevelop property that was recently vacated after a church fire. Ms, Gunning stated 42 notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area and 5.76% were opposed. Staff recommended approval of the zoning change request. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. Vice Chairman Nadkarni stated that after the church fire, the cottage housing was a great concept of infill development and it was a very good project for the neighborhood. Commissioner Ramirez asked a question regarding if the parallel parking would restrict traffic and if two lanes would be a sufficient amount of space. Ms. Gunning stated because of the cottage housing concept, the parking would not be restricted. Commissioner Castillo asked what reasons were given for their opposition and Ms. Gunning answered that one owner was opposed because he felt the project would decrease his property value and the other owner was opposed because he felt the property value would increase, therefore, property taxes would also increase. After further discussion and all comments concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was opened. John Gonzalez, 854 Oak Park, addressed the commission. Mr. Gonzalez stated Oak Park Avenue was a small street and he was opposed to the zoning change and the development because he felt his property value would decrease. Mr. Gonzalez continued the development was located next door to his property and because of the configuration of the lots; he felt there would not be ample parking for the cottages and the neighborhood. After all comments concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Huerta called for a motion. A motion to approve a change of zoning from the "RS -6" Single - Family 6 District to the "CH" Cottage Housing District was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Castillo. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item "c" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the subject property was located east of Surfside Boulevard and south of Kleberg Place. The subject property was planned for a tourist use and the proposed change of zoning to the "CR -1" Commercial Resort District is consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan. Several aerial views of the property were presented. C. Case No. 1112 -03 (12- 10000038) — Guy & Renee Richards: A change of zoning from the "RM -AT" Multifamily AT District to the "CR -1" Resort Commercial District, not resul in a change of future land use. Corpus Christi Beach Hotel, Block 1, Lots 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 and 93, located east of Surfside Boulevard and south of Kleberg Place. (KDEVS MSHARED1. PC201212012PCMINUTM110712PCMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 7, 2012 Page 6 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action the Following Items: B. ZONING 1. New Zoning (cont.) Ms. Gunning continued the purpose of the requested change of zoning is to allow construction of future tourist uses. Vacant land and the Sea Shell Inn are located north of the subject property and across Kleberg Place. East of the property is the beach, south of the property is vacant land zoned "RM -AT" and west of the property is an ice cream shop. Ms. Gunning stated 22 notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area and no notices were returned in opposition. Staff recommended approval of the requested zoning change request. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. Commissioner Ramirez asked if the representative for the applicant was present because he wanted to applaud their effort in trying to do something that was needed in that part of town. Commissioner Ramirez continued this property has been undeveloped land for some time and he hoped the project was successful. After all discussion and comments concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward. The public hearing was closed. Chairman Huerta called for a motion. A motion to approve a change of zoning from the "RM -AT" Multifamily AT District to the "CR -1" Resort Commercial District was made by Vice Chairman Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Ramirez. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. C. PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN FOR AREAS SURROUNDING CABANISS FIELD Robert Payne, Senior Planner, Planning Department, addressed the commission and stated that at the October 10, 2012 meeting, Staff presented this item as a discussion item. As proposed by the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Policy Committee, it was recommended that the Planning Commission consider potential changes to the Future Land Use Plan for vacant undeveloped lands for the high growth area of Yorktown BoulevardMleber Road, The Navy's new Air installation Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) recommended that no residential uses or uses that congregate large groups of people be allowed. The current Future Land Use Plan recommends industrial, commercial, multifamily and single - family uses on vacant land surrounding the intersection of Yorktown Boulevard and Weber Road, which is In an Accident Potential Zone 1 (APZ -1). Mr. Payne stated Staff approves recommending City Council adopt the proposed Future Land Use Plan Map as shown in Attachment 5. The Proposed Changes to the Future Land Use Ma Navy Use Guidelines for APZ -1 are: ➢ No residential uses. ➢ No uses that congregate large groups of people. ( K'.DEVSVCSISHAREDII .PC2 0 1 212 01 2PCMI N UTES5110712PCMIN UTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 7, 2012 Page 7 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action the Fallowing Items: C. PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN FOR AREAS SURROUNDING CABANISS FIELD (cunt.) Navy Use Guidelines for APZ -2 are: ➢ Up to two dwelling units per acre are allowed. ➢ No uses that congregate large groups of people. Changes to the Future Land Use Map include: ➢ Southeast of Yorktown Boulevard/Weber Road Intersection — vacant land proposed for multi- family and residential uses have been redesigned as land proposed for commercial uses; ➢ South of Oso Creek and south of FM 43, the area labeled 29 is an APZ -2 and has been designated with Estate Density Land Use. Estate Density Land Use is defined in the adopted Future Land Use Master Plan with a density of up to one dwelling unit per are; ➢ Along Oso Creek, the floodway areas have been updated with the most current FEMA F000dway information; ➢ A 300 -foot width of Estate Residential Land Use is also shown next to the floodway ➢ ay on the south side of Oso Creek to promote lower density next to the most flood prone area. Estate Residential density is also consistent with the Oso Parkway Plan recommendations; ➢ Northwest of Cabaniss Field in Area 12, except for city -owned property designated as park, areas are shown with light industrial uses consistent with development trends in the area; and ➢ To the northeast of Cabaniss Field, Area 25 north of Saratoga Boulevard has been designated from light industrial to commercial; which is consistent with development trends in the area and sustainability principles of the area. Mr, Payne stated that he would like to take the proposed changes to City Council as soon as possible. After Staffs presentation concluded, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. Chairman Huerta asked Mr. Payne that in light of what was discussed at tonight's meeting, if the proposed changes had been advertised and Mr, Payne answered "yes" and when the properties are rezoned, notices will be sent to the owners notifying them of the rezoning. Vice Chairman Nadkarni stated he has lived in the Weber Road /Saratoga Boulevard area for approximately 37 years. Vice Chairman asked why that area was included in the JLUS since the flight patterns have been basically the same and planes never fly other this area. Vice Chairman Nadkarni asked Staff if this proposed rezoning was in their flight patterns. Mr. Mark Van Vleck, Development Services, added that the flight patterns will enlarge when the Navy begins training with the larger airplanes. Commissioner Castillo stated he felt the commission needed a legal briefing on how the process of the rezoning would be handled just in case legal action was brought against the city, Commissioner Castillo continued land owners should be made aware that these discussions have occurred. After further discussion and comments concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was opened. With no one coming forward, the public hearing was closed. (K: DEV6V0648HARED11.PC201212012PCM INUTES1i 10712PCMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 7, 2012 Page 8 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action the Following Items: C. PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN FOR AREAS SURROUNDING CABANISS FIELD (cont.) Chairman Huerta called for a motion. A motion to approve recommending City Council amend the proposed Future Land Use Plan Map as presented by Staff was made by Vice Chairman Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Ramirez. After the motion was on the floor, further discussion continued. Commissioner Castillo stated he preferred to hold off on changing Area 1 as proposed on the Future Land Use Plan Map until Staff met with more land owners and they were briefed on what was being proposed. Commissioner Castillo continued that at the last meeting, Mr. Luby addressed the commission and he voiced his concerns about the proposal and was not in favor. Commissioner Hamilton stated the land owners had been notified. After all discussion concluded, the motion passed with Commissioner Castillo voting no and Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. D. PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL, REQUEST THE NUECES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISRICT TO PLACE A LINK ON THEIR WEBSITE TO INFORMATION AND MAPS ON NAVY FLIGHT ZONES (AIR INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE USE ZONES) Mr. Payne stated that at last month's meeting, the above proposal was presented as a discussion item. Mr. Payne stated the City was undertaking a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) to create land use compatibility surrounding Navy airport facilities. A major goal for the study was to raise public awareness on where the flight zones are located. Mr. Payne continued that through ongoing discussions between staff and the Navy, it was decided that a web link on the Nueces County Appraisal District (NCAD) website was a logical location for placing an informational link on Navy flight zones and it would help the City to better inform the public on flight zone locations and what information would be available about the zones. Mr. Payne continued that over 50 Joint Land Use Studies have been completed around the country and, many of the cities or counties that completed the studies, are well on their way to implementing some of the study's recommendations. Mr. Payne stated the City was trying to catch up by taking action in requesting NCAD to place notice on their website, which could be a positive first step toward greater land use compatibility. Mr. Payne stated that at the July 18, 2012 Planning Commission meeting, Staff was requested to meet with the Corpus Christi Board of Realtors to get their input on the proposal for the Appraisal District to provide information to property owners through their website on the Navy flight zones. As a result of that directive, Staff and the JLUS Consultant met with the Executive Director of the Board of Realtors on September 10, 2012 and with the Board of Realtors Government Affairs Subcommittee on September 20, 2012. Both the Executive Director and the Subcommittee agreed that placement of a notice on the Appraisal District's website would be helpful to buyers and sellers of property and the realtors that represent them. Staff met on several occasions with the Nueces County Chief Appraiser and Assistant Chief Appraiser to formulate the best method of what information should be included on the website link. After Staff's presentation concluded, Mr. Payne stated that Staff was requesting the Commission to approve the recommendation that City Council pass a resolution requesting the Nueces County Appraisal District to include an informational link on their website informing the (K:DEVSVCS4SHARED11. PC201242012PCM INUTES1110712PCMINUTES) Planning Commission Regular Meeting November 7, 2012 Page 9 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS — Discussion and Possible Action the Following Items: D. PRESENTATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL, REQUEST THE NUECES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISRICT TO PLACE A LINK ON THEIR WEBSITE TO INFORMATION AND MAPS ON NAVY FLIGHT ZONES (AIR INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE USE ZONES) (cont.) public about Navy flight zones. Mr. Payne stated Mr. Robert Cenci, Assistant Chief Appraiser, was present at tonight's meeting to answer any questions commissioners may have. The floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. After a brief discussion and comments concluded, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Huerta called for a motion. A motion to approve a recommendation to City Council to pass a resolution requesting the Nueces County Appraisal District include an informational link on the District's website to inform the public on Navy flight zones was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Vice Chairman Nadkarni. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. V. Director's Report Mark Van Vleck, Interim Director, Development Services, addressed the commission. Mr. Van Vleck stated for the next two meetings, December 5 and 19, commissioners will be receiving the agenda packets electronically and by mail. In January, the packets will be forwarded electronically. Mr. Van Vleck explained that all city boards and commissions are transitioning to an electronic packet using the Legistar software that can be accessed using iPads. Mr. Van Vleck stated the commission needed to decide if the January 2, 2013 should be cancelled since it was the day after the New Year's holiday. After a brief discussion, Ms. Hundley stated since the January 2rd meeting was not a scheduled item, the commission could not discuss or take action on canceling the meeting, but it could be placed on the agenda for the December 5 th meeting. VI. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT MEETING 1. Possible cancellation of the January 2, 2013 meeting. 2. Possible discussion on FEMA Maps - Mr. Van Vleck stated he has not received any thing officially from FEMA and once the maps are received, Staff will provide an update on where we are in the process. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Castillo. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent._ Meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. a Mark E. Van Vleck, P.E., Interim Director I Date Development Services Department Interim Secretary to Planning Commission nda illiams evelo ment Services ecor ng Secretary ( K: DEVSVCSISHARED51.P C2012 52012PCMINUTES1110712PCMINUTES)