HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 10/23/2013 MINUTES
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
October 23, 2013
5:30 P.M.
STAFF:
COMMISSIONERS: Mark E. Van Vleck, P.E., Interim
Philip Ramirez, Chairman Assistant City Manager, Public Works
Chris Hamilton, Vice Chairman Barney Williams, P.E., Major Projects
Mark Adame* Engineer, Development Services
Fred Braselton** Miguel Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner
Marco Castillo* Daniel Biles, P.E., Director, Engineering
Mike Lippincott Services
Curtis Rock Pete Anaya, P.E., Director, Planning &
Eric Villarreal Environmental Services
Marsha Williams* Annika Gunning, Project Manager
Andrew Dimas, City Planner
''Absent Elena Buentello, Planning Technician
"Arrived at 5:35 p.m. Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City
Attorney
Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Ramirez and a quorum was
declared.
II. APPROVAL OF ABSENCES
A motion to approve the absences of Commissioners Castillo, Lippincott, Villarreal and
Williams was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott.
Motion passed with Commissioners Adame, Braselton, Castillo and Williams absent.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 9, 2013 Meeting
Motion to approve Item "1,"the October 9, 2013 minutes as distributed,was made by
Commissioner Rock and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with
Commissioners Adame, Braselton, Castillo and Williams absent.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. PLATS
New Plats
Miguel Saldana, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2," "3," "4" and "5" into
record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the plats satisfied all requirements of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommended
approval.
2. 00913112-NP073 (13-20000014)
The Cottages at Southlake (Revised Preliminary—20.42 Acres)
Located east of Rodd Field Road and north of Slough Road.
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IV. PUBLIC NEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. PLATS
New Plats (cont.) 1/
3. 0813109-NP068(13-21000032)
Thomas Petroleum Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 1 &2(Final—18.25 Acres)
Located east of South Clarkwood Road (FM 2292)and south of State Highway
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4. 0813110-PO36(13-22000036)
Overland nit 6(Final— 12.479 Acres)
Located between McKinzie Road and Robby Drive, south of Yeager Drive and
Rush Lane.
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5. 1013127-NP038(13-21000036)
Gateway Park, Block 3, Lot 13( final lat®0.90ftre) 1j
Located south of South Padre Island Drive(SH 358) between Cline Street and
O'Connell Street.
After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by
commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward
and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion.
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A motion to approve New Plats Items "2," "3," "4" and "5" was made by Commissioner
Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Rock. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame,
Braselton, Castillo and Williams absent.
Time Extension
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Mr. Saldana read Time Extension Item 6 into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana
stated the applicant's representative submitted a letter of request fora twenty-four month time
extension. Mr. Saldana continued this was the first request for a time extension for the
preliminary plat and Staff recommended approval.
6. 1011069-NP050(11-21000021)
Oliver's ::state( relimina —39.021 Acres)
Located between Cimarron Boulevard and Rodd Field Road and between Bison
Drive and La Salle Drive.
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After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by
commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward r
and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion.
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A motion to approve Time Extension Item "6"fora my-four month time extension was
made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed r
with Commissioners Adame, Braselton, Castillo and Williams absent.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. PLATS
Wastewater Acreage Fee Exemptions
Commissioner Braselton requested that the record reflect that he abstained from the
discussion and action taken on Items "7,""8"and "9."
Mr. Saldana read Wastewater Acreage Fee Exemptions Items 7," "8" and "9" into record
as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the properties were located on the south side of Oso Creek.
Mr. Saldana continued the applicant's representative submitted a request for the City to waive the
wastewater lot/acreage fees for Items 7,""8"and "9."
7. 0413038-P012 (13-22000014)
Kitty Hawk Unit II (Final—5.267 Acres)
Located south of South Staples Street (FM 2444)and east of County Road 41.
8. 0413036-P011 (13-22000012)
Kitty Hawk Unit III (Final —4.388 Acres)
Located south of South Staples Street (FM 2444)and east of County Road 41.
9. 0813103-PO35 (13-22000035)
Water's Edge at Kitty Hawk Unit 1 (Final—30.293 Acres)
Located south of South Staples Street (FM 2444)and east of County Road 41.
Mr. Saldana stated the proposed subdivisions are located within the city limits south of
South Staples Street (FM 2444) near the intersection of South Staples Street and Country Creek
Road are within the Laureles Corridor south of Oso Creek. Mr. Saldana continued that the 1983
Master Sanitary Sewer Plan for the southern portion of the city does not extend south of Oso
Creek.
Mr. Saldana stated existing wastewater services for the proposed subdivisions is over a
mile away near the intersection of Oso Parkway and South Staples Street. Existing water
services consist of a 16-inch water line north of South Staples Street and an existing 12-inch
water line south of South Staples Street that extends to the east boundary of the Kitty Hawk
Subdivision.
Mr. Saldana stated the Unified Development Code outlines the exemption of payment of
wastewater lot or acreage fees if the land the fees paid for lie within an area exempted by City
Council for payment of such fees. Exempted areas are determined by City Council for areas that
are generally not likely to be served by city wastewater services within the next fifteen years. Mr.
Saldana continued the UDC does allow City Council to exempt certain properties and allows for a
refund as early as 15 years if water and wastewater service not made available.
Mr. Saldana stated that in order to protect the City should such services become
available to the property, a Sanitary Sewer Connection Agreement is recommended that would
require the development to connect to the public wastewater line within twelve months of the line
becoming available. Mr. Saldana stated Staff recommends approval of the exemption of the
wastewater acreage fees for Items "7," "8" and "9."
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. PLATS
Wastewater Acreage Fee Exemptions—Items 17," "8" &"9" (cont.)
After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by
commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward.
Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. A motion to approve the request for exemption of
wastewater acreage fees for Items 7,""8" and "9"was made by Commissioner Lippincott and
seconded by Vice Chairman Hamilton. Motion passed with Commissioner Braselton abstaining
and Commissioners Adame, Castillo and Williams absent.
B. ZONING
New Zoning
Commissioner Braselton requested that the record reflect that he abstained from the
discussion and action taken on New Zoning Item "10."
Annika Gunning, Development Services, read New Zoning Item "10" into record as
shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the requested change of zoning was to allow
construction of a standard single-family subdivision. The subject property is located in the
Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for low-density residential uses. The
requested rezoning change is consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan.
10. Case No. 1013-01 —Braselton Homes-Shoreline Oaks, Ltd.: Rezoning from
the"CH" Cottage Housing District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District, not
resultinq in a change to the Future Land Use Plan.
Property being rezoned is described as being a 4.73-acre tract of land out of Lot
29, Section 2, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located north of
Slough Road and at the east end of Russ Lane.
Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the subject property. Ms. Gunning
continued that the applicant is requesting a rezoning from the "CH" Cottage Housing District to
the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District to allow construction of single-family dwellings with
minimum lot sizes of 4,500 square feet, 45-foot lot widths and 20-foot front yard requirements.
The rezoning will not negatively impact the surrounding properties and the property proposed for
the rezoning is suitable for low-density residential uses.
Ms. Gunning stated thirty-seven (37) notices were mailed to owners in the notification
area, one notice was returned in favor and Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning.
After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners.
After a brief discussion, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the
public hearing was closed.
Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. A motion to approve the rezoning from the "CH"
Cottage Housing District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District was made by Vice Chairman
Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with Commissioner
Braselton abstaining and Commissioners Adame, Castillo and Williams absent.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
B. ZONING
New Zoning
Annika Gunning, Development Services, read New Zoning Item "11" into record as
shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the requested change of zoning was to allow
for development of an 18-lot single-family residential subdivision. The subject property is located
in the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for medium-density residential uses.
The requested rezoning to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District, a low-density residential district, is
inconsistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan.
11. Case No. 1013-02—The Mokry Family: Rezoning from the"RM-1" Multifamily
1 District to the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District, resulting in a change to the
Future Land Use Plan form medium density residential to low density residential.
Property being rezoned is described as being a 4.01-acre tract of land, more or
less, out of Lot 31, Section 1, Flour Bluff an Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
located on both sides of Corsica Road and approximately 620 feet east of South
Staples Street(FM 2444).
Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the subject property. Ms. Gunning stated
the applicant is requesting a rezoning from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the "RS-6" Single-
family 6 District to allow development of an 18-lot single-family residential subdivision. Ms.
Gunning continued that the single-family use is allowed in the existing "RM-1" Multifamily District,
but development of a single-family residential subdivision within a multifamily zoning district
requires construction of larger utility lines and street widths than a single-family zoning district.
Ms. Gunning stated forty-one (41) notices were mailed to owners in the notification area,
four notices were returned in favor and one was returned in opposition and Staff recommends
approval of the change of zoning. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments
and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened.
Sandra Finewood, 7029 Saar Court, addressed the commission. Ms. Finewood stated
she was in favor of the zoning change but she initially had concerns regarding the proposed
layout of the subdivision.
Ronald Nash, 7021 Saar Court, addressed the commission. Mr. Nash asked when will
the developer begin construction of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Wayne Lundquist, 700
Everhart Road, representative for the applicant, stated as soon as the zoning and platting were
approved, construction could begin within 90 to 120 days.
After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman
Ramirez called for a motion. A motion to approve the rezoning from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1
District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and
seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame, Castillo and
Williams absent.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
B. ZONING
Planned Unit Development
Ms. Gunning, Development Services, read Planned Unit Development Item "12" into
record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the requested change of zoning was
to allow construction of a 31-unit townhouse development with reasonable deviations from the
Unified Development Code. The subject property is located in the Mustang-Padre Island Area
Development Plan and is planned for tourist uses. The requested rezoning and proposed
development are consistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
12. Case No. 1013-03—Nemo Court Construction, LLC: Rezoning from the "CR-
1/10" Resort Commercial District with an Island Overlay and the"RM-AT/10"
Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the "RM-AT/10/PUD" Multifamily
AT District with an Island Overlay and a Planning Unit Development Overlay, not
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan.
Property to be rezoned is described as being a 4.01-acre tract of land, more or
less, out of Lot 31, Section 11, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
located on both sides of Corsica Road and approximately 620 feet east of South
Staples Street (FM 2444).
Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the subject property. Ms. Gunning
continued the applicant is requesting a rezoning from the "CR-1/10" Resort Commercial District
with an Island Overlay and "RM-AT/10" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the "RM-
AT/10/PUD" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay
for a proposed 31-unit single-family townhouse development. Ms. Gunning stated the site is
suitable for the development and it is compatible with the Unified Development Code.
Ms. Gunning stated fifty (50) notices were mailed to owners within the notification area
and no notices were returned. Ms. Gunning continued Staff recommended approval of the
rezoning change from the "CR-1/10" Resort Commercial District with an Island Overlay and the
"RM-AT/10" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the "RM-AT/10/PUD" Multifamily AT
District with an Island Overlay and a Planning Unit Development Overlay subject to nine (9)
conditions. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by
commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward
and the public hearing was closed.
Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve the rezoning from the "CR-
1/10" Resort Commercial District with an Island Overlay and the"RM-AT/10" Multifamily AT District
with an Island Overlay to the "RM-AT/10/PUD" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay and
a Planning Unit Development Overlay, was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by
Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame, Castillo and Williams
absent.
Mr. Saldana read Planned Unit Development Item "13" into record as shown below. Mr.
Saldana stated the plat satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and
State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommended approval.
13. 01013135-NP089 (13-22000041)
Padre Beach View PUD (Final— 1.56 Acres)
Located west of Windward Drive and north of Robia Drive.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
B. ZONING
Planned Unit Development-Item "13" (cont.)
After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by
commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward
and the public hearing was closed.
Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. A motion to approve Planned Unit Development
Item "13" was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal.
Motion passed with Commissioners Adame, Castillo and Williams absent.
C. MOBILITYCC—A UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Andrew Dimas, City Planner, Planning and Environmental Services, addressed the
commission. Mr. Dimas stated that at the October 9, 2013, Staff did a presentation on the draft
MobilityCC Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Dimas stated that after the October
Stn meeting, bound copies were provided to commissioners for review. Mr. Dimas continued he
would not give a formal presentation, but he would answer any questions commissioners may
have regarding the plan. Commissioners were requested to approve the plan at tonight's
meeting. After Staff's statements, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by
commissioners. There being none, Chairman Ramirez called for the motion.
A motion to approve the MobilityCC — A Unified Transportation Plan, an Element of the
Comprehensive Plan as presented, was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by
Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame, Castillo and Williams
absent.
D. TEXT AMENDMENT
Ordinance amending Articles 1 and 8 of the Unified Development Code relating to design
standards, criteria and requirements for design; requiring compliance with design
standards issued by the City Engineer; and providing for severance, penalties and
publication.
Dan Biles, City Engineer, gave a brief overview of the power point presentation that will
also be presented to City Council. Mr. Biles stated Staff did a presentation to the commission in
April and, at that time; the commission was informed that Staff would be bringing back various
text amendments relating to design standards, criteria, and requirements for designs and
requiring compliance with design standards.
Mr. Biles stated in March 2013, an ordinance was passed to amend the UDC related to
street design standards and criteria. Mr. Biles continued that a requirement of the amendment
was the creation of the 2013 edition of the City Corpus Christi Infrastructure Design Manual;
which will be issued by Engineering Services.
Mr. Biles stated that the City's Master Plans were very outdated and the Master Plan for
the city's south side has not been updated since 1961. The plans only address the older parts of
the city. Since the utility master plans have not been updated, the FEMA flood maps are used.
Mr. Biles continued that once the design standards are adopted, master plans and the old map
will be updated. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by
commissioners.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
D. TEXT AMENDMENT(cont.)
After further discussion and comments, concluded, Chairman Ramirez called for a
motion. A motion to approve amending Articles 1 and 8 of the Unified Development Code
relating to design standards, criteria and requirements for design, was made by Vice Chairman
Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed with Commissioners
Adame, Castillo and Williams absent.
V. DIECTOR'S REPORT
Barney Williams, Major Projects Engineer, Development Services, addressed the
commission. Mr. Williams gave an update on the following:
• Text Amendment to the Unified Development Code Amendment to the Unified
Development Code for Limitations on Restaurants in Neighborhood Commercial
and Office Zoning Districts- Approved by City Council on October 8, 2013
• Case No. 0813-03 - Hammond Jones Real Estate Development, LLC rezoning
case—Approved by City Council on October 8, 2013
• Case 0813-04 — Doug Shaw rezoning case and PUD — Approved by City
Council October 8, 2013
• Case 0813-05 — Doug and Jill Shaw rezoning and PUD — Approved by City
Council October 8, 2013
• Development Services Department has a twitter page. The direct link is:
Twitter.com/DevelopmentCC
VI. ITEMS TO BE SCHECULED
November 6, 2013 Meeting:
• No zoning cases
• Presentation on Time Extensions
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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