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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 12/04/2013 f " MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers 1201 Leopard Street December 4, 2013 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Philip Ramirez, Chairman Barney Williams, P.E., Major Project Engineer, Chris Hamilton, Vice Chairman Development Services Mark Adame Miguel S. Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner Fred Braselton Annika Gunning, Project Manager Marco Castillo Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City Attorney Chris Hamilton Catherine Garza, Recording Secretary Mike Lippincott Curtis Rock Eric Villarreal Marsha Williams 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 Motion to approve the absence of Marco Castillo was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Regular Meeting of November 20, 2013 Motion to approve Item "1,"the November 20, 2013 minutes as distributed, was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Adam. All were in favor; motion passed. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats Miguel S. Saldana, Development Services, read New Plats Items"2", "3", "4", "5","6", "7", "8" and "9" 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 1013137-P041 (13-22000042) Buena Vista Subdivision, Block 3, Lot 3(Final— 1.48 Acres) Located along Guth Lane, north of Interstate Highway 37 and west of Sessions Road. 3 1013144-P042 (13-22000043) Cavo Del Oso Section I (Final—23.41 Acres) Located south of Oso Parkway and east of Rodd Field Road. • Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 4,2013 Page 2 New Plats (cont.) 4 1013151-P044(13-22000045) Willowood Unit 7 (Final -9.18 Acres) Located west of Violet Road at the end of Willowood Creek Drive. 5 1113156-NP103(13-20000019) Spear Subdivision (Preliminary—4.07 Acres) Located north of Saratoga Boulevard and east of Ayers Street. 6 1013142-NP095(13-21000037) Nueces River Irrigation Park, Block 4, Tract 1, Lots 2 & 7, O.C.L. (Final -9.8 Acres) Located south of County Road 50 and west of Interstate Highway 69. 7 0813105-NP 064(13-20000012) Shoreline Oaks Subdivision (Preliminary—42.60 Acres) Located west of Flour Bluff Drive, north of Purdue Road and south of Division Road. 8 0813112-NP070(13-21000033) Refinery Terminal Fire Company Tract Unit 2, block 1, Lot 1(Final— 11.32 Acres) Located north of Interstate Highway 37 and west of McBride Lane. 9 1113160-NP106(13-21000039) Wildcat Industrial Park, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, 3, 8 &9 & Block 2, Lots 1, 2 & 3 (Final—36.56 Acres) Located west of Southern Minerals Road and south of Leopard Street. 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 New Plats Items "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", "8"and "9"was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed unanimously. B. ZONING New Zoning At this time, Chairman Ramirez stated that Commissioner Adame will be abstaining from any action on the following item due to conflict of interest. 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 a self service storage facility consisting of 300 to 500 units (two phases). 10 Case No. 1113-02—Old Lipan Limited: A change of zoning from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District and the"CN-2" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2"General Commercial District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from low densitv residential to commercial Property described as being Lots 4, 5B, 6, 7A, 13 and the west half of Lot 5, Block 10, Gardendale Subdivision, located on Holly Road and Cain Drive, approximately 400 feet west of South Staples Street. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 4,2013 Page 3 Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the subject property. Ms. Gunning stated the Future Land Use map and the Southside Area Development Plan were amended in the year 2000 to specifically address the protection of the Gardendale neighborhood; the City created the "CN-2" district as a result of the South Side Area Plan amendment in order to allow certain commercial uses. Ms. Gunning explained that the property is unique in that not all re-zoning cases have very specific language in the South Side Area Development Plan offering guidance on major land use decisions. She then read several policy statements specific to this request. One policy statement reads that true neighborhood commercial activities should be aimed toward meeting the daily, convenient retail needs such as food, pharmaceuticals, personal services, etc. Another policy statement reads that sensitivity to the remaining neighborhood will be achieved by limiting commercial expansion to the following condition: so as the total depth of commercial development between Staples Street and the neighborhood should not exceed 300 feet. If the request were granted, it would change the Future Land Use Plan to an extent that is almost 900 feet from Staples Street. Implementation of this policy should be on a case by case basis through special permit and platting processes. Ms. Gunning stated 45 public notices were mailed along with 13 notices sent to Gardendale stakeholders. Two notices were returned in opposition and 23 signatures were included in a petition of disapproval that was submitted as well; one business establishment was in favor. City staff is recommending denial of the request for change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and the "CN-2" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for public comment. The following citizens participated in public comment: • Alicia Soto and Tiburcio Soto at 5237 Cain Street(both signed petition) • Michelle Adams for Vivian A. Ritchie at 5310 Cain Street(both signed petition) • Molly Garza at 5338 Cain Street • Bill Durrill (owner of subject property)at 615 South Upper Broadway The consensus of the residents on Cain Street feel that allowing the change in zoning would cause an even further increase in traffic. Cain Street currently experiences a high amount of traffic because it is utilized as a "cut through" street as a way to access existing commercial properties. They also feel their neighborhood is already in such close proximity to commercial activity and additional commercial development would cause a nuisance. They agree with the policy statements previously detailed by Ms. Gunning and want the zoning to remain as a single family district. Mr. Bill Durrill stated he is trying to develop the property in the best way possible and only wants to enhance the neighborhood not harm. He expressed they will maintain the property and comply with all Unified Development Code obligations that require buffers/landscaping/lighting. In his opinion, this development would be a proper transition and he does not foresee the property ever being developed as residential; a storage facility is a viable use to justify the large investment. The public hearing was closed and Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. A motion to approve New Zoning Item "10"was made by Commissioner Rock and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal; motion failed with Commissioner Adame abstaining. Vice Chairman Hamilton made a motion to table New Zoning Item "10"to the meeting date of January 15, 2014 Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 4,2013 Page 4 in order for City staff to consider a special permit with the applicant. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rock. Motion passed with Commissioner Braselton voting against and Commissioner Adame abstaining. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item "11" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the requested change of zoning was to develop a single family subdivision with lot sizes of 22,000 square feet. 11 Case No. 1213-02—MPM Development, LP: A change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-15"Single-Family 15 District , resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from estate residential and park to low- density residential. Property described as being a 23.206-acre tract of land out of a portion of the south half of Section 31, Laureles Farm Tracts, located along the south side of South Staples Street(FM2444), approximately 360 feet east of King Trail. Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the subject property. One public notice in opposition was returned but did not state a reason; City staff recommends approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-15"Single-Family 15 District. 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 Item "11" was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item "12" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the requested change of zoning was to allow retail uses. 12 Case No. 1213-03—Spear Consolidated, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan, which is planned for commercial. Property described as being a 4.01-acre tract of land out of Bohemian Colony Lands, Lot 5, Section 8, located north of Saratoga Boulevard and east of Ayers Street. Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the subject property. Out of all the public notices mailed, none were returned in favor nor opposition. City staff recommends approval of New Zoning Item "12"on the basis that is it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan/Future Land Use map; do not foresee any negative effects on the surrounding properties and it is compatible with surrounding uses. 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. Motion to approve Item "12" was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed unanimously. C. APPROVE 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULE A motion to approve the 2014 Planning Commission Schedule was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Adame. All were in favor; motion passed. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 4,2013 Page 5 V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Barney Williams, Major Projects Engineer, Development Services, had no new items to report. VI. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED ON THE NEXT AGENDA No new items were discussed for the next agenda. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Barney William , P. , .Major Projects Engineer Date Development ervices Department Interim Secrets,to Planni ommission Catherine rza Date Development Services Departmen Recording Secretary