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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 12/18/2013 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall Council Chambers December 18, 2013 5:30 P.M. STAFF: COMMISSIONERS: Barney Williams, P.E., Major Projects Philip Ramirez, Chairman* Engineer, Development Services Chris Hamilton, Vice Chairman* Miguel Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner Mark Adame* Robert Payne, AICP, Senior Planner Fred Braselton Planning & Environmental Services Marco Castillo Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City Mike Lippincott Attorney Curtis Rock Annika Gunning, Project Manager Eric Villarreal Linda Williams, Recording Secretary Marsha Williams *Absent I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Commissioner Castillo and a quorum was declared. II. APPROVAL OF ABSENCES None III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 4, 2013 Meeting Motion to approve Item "1," the December 4, 2013 minutes as distributed, was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Hamilton and Commissioner Adame absent. IV. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. PLATS New Plats Miguel Saldana, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2," "3" and "4" 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. 1013154-P046 (13-22000047) Southlake Apartments Unit 1 (Final—23.77 Acres) Located east of Rodd Field Road between Brooke Road and Slough Road. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 18,2013 Page 2 A. PLATS New Plats (cont.) 3. 1113155-P047 (13-22000048) Salida Del Sol at Terra Unit 1 (Final — 12.44 Acres) Located at the southwest intersection of Wooldridge Road and North Oso Parkway. 4. 1113158-NP105(13-20000020) The Grand Reserve (Preliminary_—62.26 Acres) Located east of Flour Bluff Drive and south of Glenoak Drive. 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. Commissioner Castillo called for a motion. Motion to approve New Plats Items "2,""3" and 'A" was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Rock. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Hamilton and Commissioner Adame absent. Wastewater Acreage Fee Exemption Mr. Saldana read Wastewater Acreage Fee Exemption Item "5" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the property consists of 36.36 acres and is located off of Southern Minerals Road and Leopard Street. Mr. Saldana continued the applicant's representative submitted a letter of request for the City to waive the wastewater lot/acreage fees for Item "5." 5. 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. Mr. Saldana stated there is an existing manhole located at the corner of Southern Minerals Road and Leopard Street, but the manhole is not deep enough. Mr. Saldana continued the applicant would have to install a second or third sanitary sewer line in order to extend the line to a lift station; which is located one-half mile from the subject development. Mr. Saldana stated that to protect the City should such services become available to the property, a Sanitary Sewer Connection Agreement is recommended. The agreement would require the development to connect to the public wastewater line within twelve months of the line becoming available and the owner will be required to pay pro-rata and tap fees. Mr. Saldana continued the agreement should also include language stating if wastewater services became available within the next 15 years, the owner will be required to pay the acreage fees applicable at the time the wastewater line became available. Mr. Saldana stated Staff recommended approval of the exemption of the wastewater acreage fee for Item "5." 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. Commissioner Castillo called for a motion. Motion to approve Wastewater Acreage Fee Exemption Item "5" was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Rock. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Hamilton and Commissioner Adame absent. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 16,2013 Page 3 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning Annika Gunning, Development Services, read New Zoning Item "6" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the requested change of zoning was to allow construction of a multifamily, office and commercial uses. The subject property is located in the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for commercial uses. The requested rezoning change is not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan, which designates Tracts A and B for commercial uses.. 6. Case No. 1213-04— D & E Development Corporation: Rezoning from the"RS- TF" Two-Family District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District on Tract A and to the "ON" Office District on Tract B and from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District on Tract C, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from commercial uses to medium-density residential uses on Tract A, from commercial uses to professional office uses on Tract B, and no change to the Future Land Use Plan on Tract C. Property being rezoned is described as being a 9.79-acre tract of land out of Lots 5 and 6, Section 20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the south side of Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357), approximately 1,300 feet east of Airline Road. Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the subject property. Ms. Gunning continued that on Tract A, the applicant is requesting a rezoning from the ""RS-TF" Two-Family District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District. Tract A will be developed in conjunction with a 9.50- acre tract of land abutting to the north for development of an apartment complex. On Tract B, the applicant is requesting a rezoning from "RS-TF" Two Family District to an "ON" Office District and on Tract C, the applicant is requesting a rezoning change from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District. The applicant is rezoning Tracts B and C for the current owner's future use and for consistency with the adjacent zoning districts to the west. Ms. Gunning stated twenty-six (26) notices were mailed to owners in the notification area, four notices were mailed to owners outside the notification area and four notices were returned in opposition and Staff recommended approval of the change of zoning. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. After a brief discussion, the public hearing was opened. Vince Sarconi, representative for the applicant, addressed the commission stating that . the subject tract was an ideal site for an apartment complex. Jeff Davis, 6922 Vineyard, addressed the commission stating that he was uncomfortable with the idea of tenants from the apartment complex being able to look in the backyards of their homes. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 18,2013 Page 4 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS— DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning - Item 6 (cunt.) After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Castillo called for a motion. Motion to approve the rezoning from the "RS-TF" Two-Family District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District on Tract A, to the "ON" Office District on Tract B and from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District on Tract C was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Hamilton and Commissioner Adame absent. Ms. Gunning stated the applicant's representative submitted a letter of request to table action on New Zoning Case Item "7" to the January 15, 2014 meeting. Commissioner Castillo asked if the public hearing should be opened for public comments. After a brief discussion, motion to open the public hearing was made by Commissioner Rock. After the motion was on the floor, Commissioner Lippincott stated since the case was being tabled, the public hearing should not be opened. Motion failed due to lack of a second. 7. Case No. 1213-05— BL Real Estate Holding Company, LP: A rezoning from the R"S-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-6/SP" Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit for a bed and breakfast, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. Property described as Lot 5, Laguna Madre Cove, located on the south side of Martha Drive near the end of Laguna Shores Road. After further discussion, Commissioner Castillo called for a motion. Motion to approve tabling action on New Zoning Case Item "7" to the January 15, 2014 meeting was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commission Lippincott. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Hamilton and Commissioner Adame absent. Annika Gunning, Development Services, read New Zoning Item "8" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the requested change of zoning was to allow the establishment of an equipment and tool rental business. The subject property is located in the Southeast Area Development Plan and the requested rezoning to the "CG-2" General Commercial District would be inconsistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan. The property was designated for future medium-density residential uses. 8. Case No. 1213-06—Charles E. Butler: A rezoning from the"RS-6" Single- Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from medium-density residential uses to commercial uses. Property being rezoned is described as being the north 470 feet, more or less, out of Lot 4-13, Block A, Joslin Tract and a portion of land out of Lot 5D-R, Block A, Joslin Tract, located on the north side of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) and approximately 850 feet east of Rodd Field Road. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 18,2013 Page 5 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning—Item 8 (cost.) Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the subject property and continued the applicant is requesting the rezoning to the "CG-2" General Commercial District to establish Butler Equipment and Tool Rental, an equipment and tool rental business that will serve the general public and contractors. The facility will service and repair rental items and also sell other items to the general public. The rental facility will be located on the subject property proposed for rezoning and the abutting 1.26 acres of commercially zoned property fronting on South Padre Island Drive. Ms. Gunning continued property along South Padre Island Drive is currently zoned "CG-2" Commercial District. Ms. Gunning stated ten (10) notices were mailed to owners within the notification area, five (5) notices were mailed to owners outside the notification area and no notices were returned. Ms. Gunning continued Staff recommended approval of the requested rezoning change from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. Charles Butler, 5826 Wooldridge Road, addressed the commission stating that the proposed rezoning would allow him to relocate his current business to a larger facility and to expand the business as well. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Castillo called for a motion. Motion to approve the rezoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Hamilton and Commissioner Adame absent. C. PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN 9 Amendment to the Urban Transportation Plan concerning Williams Drive extended eastward of Lexington Drive to Ennis Joslin Road Robert Payne, Planning & Environmental Services, addressed the commission. Mr. Payne explained that the purpose for the proposed amendment is to remove the offset that was created in 2010 and make Williams Drive run parallel to South Padre Island Drive. Mr. Payne stated this item was initially presented to the commission at the November 18, 2013 meeting and was tabled to tonight's meeting. Mr. Payne continued the item was tabled to allow Staff additional time to meet with Alex May and Reagan Brown, the two property owners abutting the proposed amendment. Mr. Payne stated Staff met with the property owners and they withdrew their opposition to the amendment. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. After all comments and discussion concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Castillo called for the motion. Motion to approve the amendment to the Urban Transportation Plan concerning Williams Drive extended eastward of Lexington Drive to Ennis Joslin Road was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Rock. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Hamilton and Commissioner Adame absent. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 18,2013 Page 6 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION C. PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN 10 Amendment to the Urban Transportation Plan concerning a Collector Street Allencrest Drive extended to Saratoga Boulevard Mr. Payne introduced Raymond Chong, the new City Traffic Engineer. Mr. Payne stated Mr. Morgan Spear, owner of a 54-acre tract of land off of Saratoga Boulevard, has requested Staff to remove the proposed amendment to extend Allencrest Drive to Saratoga Boulevard from the Urban Transportation Plan. Mr. Payne continued that Allencrest Drive is classified as a "C-1" Minor Residential Collector with a right-of-way width of 60 feet and two travel lanes. Mr. Payne explained that collector streets serve a critical role in the street network by gathering traffic from local roads and diverting them to the arterial network. Mr. Payne stated that Allencrest Drive serves as a collector street for the Crestmont Subdivision for approximately 425 single-family residents as its only external access point with Ayers Street, an arterial street. The extension would connect with Saratoga Boulevard, also an arterial street, and it would provide another important external access point for the Crestmont Subdivision. Mr. Payne stated the proposed segment to extend Allencrest Drive to Saratoga Boulevard will provide shorter distance from neighborhoods to schools comparing with existing routes using Ayers Street or Kostoryz Road. Mr. Payne stated Staff recommended that the Allencrest Drive extension remain as a collector street in the Urban Transportation Plan and not be removed. After Staff's presentation concluded, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. Zulema Trevino, 2754 Allencrest Drive, addressed the commission stating she was in favor of the extension of Allencrest Drive to Saratoga Boulevard. Ms. Trevino continued her house is located at the end of Allencrest Drive and drivers use her driveway to turn around instead of traveling onto Camargo Drive. Edward Sertz, 2713 Camargo Drive, addressed the commission stating he also was in favor of the extension of Allencrest Drive. Morgan Spear, 56 Camden Drive, addressed the commission. Mr. Spear stated that during the platting process is when he learned the City included in the Urban Transportation Plan a recommendation to extend the road from Allencrest Drive to Saratoga Boulevard. Mr. Spear continued he felt the extension of Allencrest Drive will create damage to the development value of his property at that particular location. After further comments and discussion, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Castillo called for a motion. Motion to approve amending the Urban Transportation Plan by removing the proposed amendment concerning the Collector Street Allencrest Drive being extended to Saratoga Boulevard was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Rock. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Hamilton and Commissioner Adame absent. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 18,2013 Page 7 V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Barney Williams, Major Projects Engineer, Development Services, addressed the commission. Mr. Williams gave an update on the following: • Case No. 1013-02 — The Mokry Family rezoning case located on both sides of Corsica Road and approximately 620 feet east of South Staples Street (1st reading—December 10, 2013) (Approved by City Council—December 17, 2013) • Case No. 1013-03—Nemo Court Construction, LC rezoning case (Approved by City Council—December 10, 2013) • Case No. 041303 - 1 (13-22000014) — Kitty Hawk Unit 11 Wastewater Acreage Fee Exemption (Approved by City Council - December 10, 2013) • Case No. 0413036-P011 (13-22000012) — Kitty Hawk Unit III Wastewater Acreage Fee Exemption (Approved by City Council—December 10, 2013) • Case No. 0813103-P035 (13-22000035)—Water's Edge at Kitty Hawk Unit 1 Wastewater Acreage Fee Exemption (Approved by City Council—December 10, 2013) • Case No. 1113-01 — Luxury Spec Homes, Inc. located north of Ac et Drive, approximately 525 feet east of Weber Road (FM 43) (11"reading—December 17, 2013 n (2 d reading—January 14, 2014) • Case No. 113-03 — Robert an Johnson located at the northeast corner of Barton Street and O'Neill Street (11"'reading—December 17, 2013 n (2 d reading—January 14, 2014) V1. ITEMS TO BE SCHECULED one VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. BarnerV"175515s, P. , M—ajor Projects Engineer Date Development Servii es Department Int im Secretary t Planning Commission n' 'm Secretary JIE ill m nd illiams 6ate Develo ent Services Depart co i g S r 'r Rec rdi Secretary (K:DvvSvcA9h*r*d11.PCW1 V 216 MWmopes)