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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 06/18/2014 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall Council Chambers June 18, 2014 5:30 P.M. STAFF: COMMISSIONERS: Julio Dimas, Interim Assistant Director, Philip Ramirez, Chairman Development Services Chris Hamilton, Vice Chairman Dan Biles, Executive Director, Public Mark Adame* Works Fred Braselton Miguel Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner Marco Castillo Annika Gunning, Project Manager Mike Lippincott Julian Grant, First Assistant City Curtis Rock Attorney 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 Chairman Ramirez and a quorum was declared. II. APPROVAL OF ABSENCE No action was taken on the absence of Chairman Philip Ramirez for the May 21, 2014 regular meeting. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 4, 2014 Meeting Motion to approve Item "1," the June 4, 2014 minutes as distributed, was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Castillo. Motion passed with Commissioner Adame absent. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. PLATS New Plats Miguel Saldana, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2" and "3" 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. 1213167-P050 (13-22000051) Tyler Subdivision, Block 6, Lots 12 & 14 (Final—0.206 Acre) Located south of Walker Drive and east of Rex Drive. 3. 0514063-NP051 (14-2000004) REYTEC Industrial Park (Preliminary—39.13 Acres) Located east of South Navigation Boulevard and north of Bates Drive. Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 18,2014 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. PLATS New Plats (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. Motion to approve New Plats Items "2" and "3," as presented by Staff, was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Vice Chairman Hamilton. Motion passed with Commissioner Adame absent. Time Extensions Chairman Ramirez requested the record reflect that he abstained from the discussion and action taken on Time Extensions Item "4" and that Vice Chairman Hamilton chaired the meeting for this item. Mr. Saldana read Time Extensions Items 'A" and "5" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the applicants' representative submitted letters of request for a six-month time extension. Mr. Saldana continued at the March 26, 2014 meeting, the Commission approved a three-month time extension for"Item 4"and this was the twelfth request for this plat. Mr. Saldana continued there has been no activity regarding the project and Staff recommends denial of the request for Item 'A." Mr. Saldana stated this was the first request for a time extension for Item "5" and Staff recommended approval of the request. 4. 0608062-NP048 (08-21000003) Packery Pointe Subdivision (Final Replat—54.974 Acres) Located north of South Padre Island Drive (PR 22) between Aquarius Street and Marina Drive. 5. 1013151-P044(13-22000045) Willowood Unit 7 (Final—9.18 Acres) Located west of Violet Road at the end of Willowood Creek Drive. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners for Item 'A" and there being none, the public hearing was opened. Chuck Urban, 2725 Swantner, addressed the commission. Mr. Urban stated since the project originally started, there have been several different developers involved in this project. Mr. Urban stated there is a new developer on board for this project and they have some great plans for the front nine acres. Mr. Urban continued they met with Development Services staff in November when the contract for financing the project with BVVA Compass Bank was negotiated. Walt Busby, Turner Busby Development, 346 Magic Drive, San Antonio, Texas, addressed the commission. Mr. Busby stated they were currently doing a project in Calallen. Mr. Busby continued they became involved in the Packery Pointe project through Wayne Lundquist. Mr. Busby continued they lost about nine months of time in trying to clear the title to the property. Mr. Busby stated the property was involved in two separate judicial actions to clear the property title and the two owners of the back portion of the tract of land held the key to accessing the front commercial lots. Mr. Busby continued the problems are being resolved and the project will move forward. Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 18,2014 Page 3 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. PLATS Time Extensions Item 11411 (cont.) After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman Hamilton called for a motion for Time Extensions Its "4." Motion to approve a six- month time extension for Item "4" was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Rock. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez abstaining and Commissioner Adame absent. Chairman Ramirez resumed chairing the meeting. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion for Time Extensions Item "5." Motion to approve a six-month time extension for Item "50 was made by Commissioner Castillo and seconded by Vice Chairman Hamilton. Motion passed with Commissioner Adame absent. B. ZONING New Zoning Mr. Saldaha read New Zoning Item "6" into record as shown below. Mr. SaIdaha stated the purpose of the requested change of zoning was to allow construction of a boat storage facility. The subject property is located in the Flour Bluff Area Development Plan and is planned for residential estate uses. The proposed change of zoning to the "CG-2" General Commercial District is not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan. 6. Case No.0614-03—CCSemIoh Partnership, Ltd.: A rezoning from the "RE" Residential Estate District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District, resulting in a change of to the Future Land Use Plan from estate residential to commercial uses. Property to be rezoned is described as being a 10.801-acre tract of land out of Lot 10, Section 48, Flour Bluff Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the south side of Compton Road between the intersections with First National Boulevard and Waldron Road. Several aerial views of the property were presented. Mr. Saldaha stated this zoning case was originally presented to the commission at the March 12, 2014 meeting. The action taken at that meeting resulted in a split vote with a recommendation to City Council of denial of the proposed rezoning request. The applicant submitted a new zoning case with the proposed location of the project moved further east from its original location. Mr. Saldaha continued that the proposed boat storage use was located in an area planned for residential estate uses. Mr. Saldaha presented a site plan of the mini-boat storage facility on the property. Mr. Saldaha continued that the proposed boat storage would be abutting commercial zoning and apartments located east of the proposed site. Mr. SaI a stated eighteen (1 8) notices were mailed to property owners within the 200-foot notification area, two notices were mailed outside the notification area and one notice was returned in favor. Mr. Salclafla stated Staff recommends denial of the change of zoning to the"CG-2" General Commercial District and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for a boat storage facility subject to a site plan and nine (9) conditions. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Commissioner Castillo asked if the applicant was in agreement with Staffs recommendation and Mr. Saldafia stated yes. After further discussion by commissioners, the public hearing was opened. Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 18,2014 Page 4 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "6"(cont.) John Kendall, 5866 out Staples Street. Mr. Kendall, Representative for the applicant, addressed the commission. Mr. Kendall stated the applicant was not in agreement with a Special Permit, but is asking the commission to approve the "CG-2" zoning as requested. Mr. Kendall continued the applicant feels the Special Permit would limit what he could do if he wanted to expand in the future. In order for any changes in use for the property, he would have to come back to the commission and get the Special Permit revised. He would be restricted to the boat storage use only, Chairman Ramirez asked if there was anything that would preclude any specific uses to the Special Permit and Mr. Saldaha stated no. Mr. SaIdaha continued there was "CG-2" zoning to the east of the subject property and also the residential estate district and to the north will be the commercial businesses. Chairman Ramirez asked why Staff was opposed to using this property as a buffer between the current "RE" District and uCG..2" District. Mr. SaIdaha stated that if the applicant's intent was to use the property as boat storage, the Special Permit would allow the use rather than changing the zoning to the "CG-2" District. Mr. Saldaha continued that once the commercial zoning was in place, any permitted uses allowed in the "CG-2" District could be placed on the property and the applicant would not have to come back to rezone the property because the zoning would be in place. Commissioner Lippincott stated that in looking at the future land use map, all of the area extending to First National Boulevard is currently zoned commercial with no residential. Commissioner Lippincott asked if there was another road and if there were any plans to expand the road and Mr. Saldaha stated yes. Commissioner Lippincott stated it would make more sense to zone all of the property to the east commercial and the property to the west residential. After further discussion, the public hearing was closed and Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve the rezoning from the"RE" Residential Estate District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. After the motion was on the floor, further discussion ensued as to whether the intent of the proposed road expansion would guarantee that the commercial use would be extended along First National Boulevard. Vice Chairman Hamilton stated that knowing that on the north side of First National Boulevard will be commercial and that would still protect the residential district to the west. After all discussion and comments concluded, the motion passed with a roll call vote and Commissioner Adame absent. f Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 18,2014 Page 5 <<' IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING OU New Zoning Annika Gunning, Development Services, read New Zoning Item "7" into record as shown �l below. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Southeast Area Development and is planned for park uses due to the land being intended as a golf course. Ms. Gunning stated the proposed Planned Unit Development Overlay is not consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. r< 7. Case No. 0614-04—Blackard Global: A request to rezone by adding a Planned Unit Development Overlay to the existing zoning districts of"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District and "RS-10" Single-Family 10 District. The property to be rezoned is described as being 57.75 acres comprised of a portion of Tract 1. The Pharaoh Valley's Count Club and all of Block 3, Country Pharaoh Valley Northeast, located on Ennis Joslin Road (Spur 3), Pharaoh Drive and McArdle Road. 1 i Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. s. Gunning stated the purpose of the request is to redevelop a portion of the closed Pharaoh Valley's private golf course with a unique high-quality mixed-use development consisting of single-family, multifamily, office and commercial uses with the flair of a European Village. Ms. Gunning continued the applicant is requesting a rezoning to allow the addition of a PUD overlay to the subject property's existing "RS-6" Single-Family 6 and "RS-10" Single-Family 10 Districts. The proposed PUD will allow a mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development with residential, office and commercial uses. The proposed rezoning will include the east 57 acres of the existing golf course fronting Ennis Joslin Road and the remaining acreage will remain as a golf course. Ms. Gunning stated the proposed development is called "Barisi Village" and it is proposed r to take the best features of a pre-1800s "European Village" and create an upscale, high-quality, ,. high-density development with a compatible mix of residential and commercial uses. A key feature of the proposed project will be a public plaza to create a community gathering space and o bring a unique sense of place to the development. Ms. Gunning presented several development concepts and design elements of redevelopment. Ms. Gunning stated that the PUD ordinance will provide the minimum necessary requirements to allow enough flexibility for creative building solutions while being prescriptive in areas necessary to preserve consistency throughout the development. Ms. Gunning stated two-hundred fourteen (21 4) notices were mailed to property owners T inside the 200-foot notification area, four ( ) notices were sent to property owners outside the notification area, eighteen (18) notices were received in favor and four O were received in opposition. Ms. Gunning stated Staff recommended approval of the rezoning request. Ms. Gunning stated Staff was requesting the rezoning case be tabled to the July 2, 2014 meeting to allow additional time for Staff to receive the traffic impact analysis. Ms. Gunning stated that according to Unified Development Code Section 3.29.7 — Planning Commission Report, the commission shall make a report to the City Council on all traffic impact analysis it considers in conjunction with request for rezoning. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. r Commissioner Lippincott stated if the traffic impact analysis was not complete, why did Staff schedule the rezoning case and Ms. Gunning stated the case was scheduled because the developer thought the analysis would be completed in time for tonight's meeting. 1 s Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 18,2014 Page 6 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning—Item 1711(cont.) After all comments and discussion concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was opened. Michael Beaty, President, Blackard Global, 401 Adriatic Parkway, McKinney, Texas, addressed the commission. Mr. Beaty stated the traffic impact analysis was requested several weeks ago and they thought it would be completed for tonight's meeting. Mr. Beaty continued he met with TxDot officials and Raymond ho Traffic Engineer, regarding what was needed to be in the traffic analysis and construction drawings have been submitted, but they were still trying to model the intersection for the analysis for Ennis Joslin Road. Mr. Beaty stated they were trying to figure out the impact on roads that currently exist, especially since McArdle Road is under construction. Mr. Beaty concluded his comments with a brief power point presentation on the proposed planned development. Claude Gibson, 30 Rock Creek Drive, addressed the commission. Mr. Gibson stated his property was adjacent to the subject property and he was opposed to the project. Mr. Gibson stated he submitted a lengthy letter to each commissioner outlining the reasons he was opposed to the project. Mr. Gibson stated there was an error in Staffs report regarding the percentage of homeowners in opposition of the project ­the report stated 1.27 percent was in opposition and the correct percentage is 14.8 percent. Ed Portis, 35 Rock Creek Drive, Vice President of the Homeowners' Association, addressed the commission. Mr. Portis stated he conducted a poll of the sixty-six (66) owners in the association. Mr. Portis continued he received fifty-six (56) notarized notices and 53 were in favor and 3 were in opposition. Gay Gibson, 10 Rock Creek Drive, addressed the commission. Ms. Gibson stated her opposition was based on the increased traffic that will be coming into the neighborhood. Ms. Gibson stated once Nile Drive was cut off, the only way to Ennis Joslin Road will be through the neighborhood. With the increased traffic that will be generated by students traveling to the university will be devastating to their neighborhood. Robert Shackleford, 29 Rock Creek Drive, addressed the commission. Mr. Shackleford stated he once had a beautiful view of the golf course, and since the course has gone defunct, it is now a place where all types of nefarious activities are taking place. Mr. Shackleford continued that the fact there will be some beautiful elements to the neighborhood is great and the project would be an excellent addition to the neighborhood. -� .-Al Tiso'vic, 117 Townhouse Lane, addressed the commission. Mr. Tisovic stated there were ,118 stakeholders in the townhouse subdivision and 96 owners were in favor, 5 were in opposition and 17 abstained. Mr. Tisovic continued the majority of the owners want the project to be successful. John White, 77 Townhouse Lane, addressed the commission. Mr. White stated he was in favor of the project. Barbara Smith, 97 Townhome Lane, addressed the commission. Ms. Smith stated they were opposed to the project. i j Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 1 ,2014 Page 7 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING i New Zoning—Item " " (cont.) r. Steve Gamez, 66 Clarion Drive, President of the Homeowners' Association, addressed the commission. Mr. Gamez stated he had spoken with owners in the subdivision and 65 were in favor and 12 were opposed. Mr. Gamez continued the project would be great for their U neighborhood and no one else had shown any real interest in doing something with the golf course. David Walker, 6622 Sahara Drive, addressed the commission. Mr. Walker stated he was in favor of the project. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve tabling action on New Zoning Item 7"to the July 2, 2014 meeting to allow additional time for Staff to receive and review the Traffic Impact Analysis was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Vice Chairman Hamilton. Motion passed with Commissioner Adame absent. V. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION 8. Fiscal Year 2015 Draft Ten Year Capital Improvement Program Summary l i Dan Biles, Executive Director of Public Works, addressed the commission. Mr. Bites stated the City Charter requires Planning Commission review on the CIP Program Summary/Budget before it is formally presented to City Council for action. Mr. Biles presented a brief overview of the draft of the 2015 CIP Summary highlighting the following: 1 • The total CIP Budget totals$290,149,700 • Greatest piece of the budget is designated for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Water Supply— 3 year project—35% of the total budget • Airport-$24,395,000 • Parks& Recreation-$4,625,000 0 • Public Facilities-$3,197,000 • Public Health/Safety-$17,318,500 • Streets-$36,000,000 • Gas-$4,326,000 • Storm Water-$23,935,000 • Wastewater- 7 , • Water-$32,101,800 U • Water Supply-$99,840,000 (� r After Mr. Biles' presentation concluded„ a brief discussion ensued, but no action was taken. t VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Julio Dimas, Interim Assistant Director, Development Services, addressed the r commission. Mr. Dimas reminded commissioners of the city-wide forum scheduled for Saturday, lr June 28, 2014, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Bank Center, Watergarden Room. The forum is to get citizen input regarding what should be included in the comprehensive plan. r IN i f l i i 1 1 Planning Commission l Regular Meeting June 18,2014 Page 8 VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT(cont.) t 1 Mr. Dimas also reminded commissioners of the District 2 neighborhood meeting on Monday, June 23, 2014 and District 3 meeting on Tuesday, June 2 , 2014. VII. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED f' None VIII. ADJOURNMENT r 1 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. B ey Williams, P.E., Interi Director Date 1 evelopment Services Department Secretary to Planning Commission t in a rment Date Develervices Departm L R ecor etary i 1 f II r, i t P Q(:DevSvcskShareM1 YC12014=1814PCMinutes) f