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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 07/16/2014 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall Council Chambers July 16, 2014 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Philip Ramirez, Chairman Barney Williams, P.E., Interim Director Chris Hamilton, Vice Chairman Development Services Mark Adame" Julio Dimas, Interim Assistant Director Fred Braselton Development Services Marco Castillo Miguel Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner Mike Lippincott Annika Gunning, Project Manager Curtis Rock Joseph Brice, Assistant City Eric Villarreal Attorney Marsha Williams Linda Williams, Recording Secretary "Arrived at 5:32 p.m. 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 No action was taken on the absences of Commissioners Mark Adame and Marco Castillo for the July 2, 2014 meeting. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 2, 2014 Meeting Motion to approve Item "1," the July 2, 2014 minutes as distributed, was made by Commissioner Rock and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. PLATS New Plat Miguel Saldana, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2" 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. 2. 0614077-NP064(14-21000016) Industrial Technology Park Unit 1, Block 3, Lots 5R&8R(Final Replat— 18.70 Acres) Located south of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) and east of Junior Beck Drive. 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. Planning Commission Regular Meeting July 16,2014 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACITON A. PLATS New Plat—Item "2" (cont.) Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve New Plat Item "2" as presented by Staff, was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Rock. Motion passed. Commissioner Lippincott informed the commission after action approving New Plat Item "2" was completed that he needed to abstain on the item. After a brief discussion on how to rescind the initial vote, Joseph Brice, Assistant City Attorney, stated the commission would have to revisit the item to rescind the original action taken. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve revisiting New Plat Item "2" to rescind the original motion of approval was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Adame. Motion passed with Commissioner Lippincott abstaining. Motion to approve New Plat Item "2" as presented by Staff, was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed with Commissioner Lippincott abstaining. B. ZONING New Zoning Mr. Saldana read New Zoning Item "3" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the subject property is located within the boundaries of the Mustang-Padre Island Area Development Plan and is planned for high density residential uses. Mr. Saldana continued the proposed change of zoning was not consistent with the Future Land Use Plan, but because of the adjacent Schlitterbahn project, the proposed development will be compatible. 3. Case No. 0714-05—Gabriele Stauder-Hilpold: A change of zoning from the "RM-AT Multifamily AT District to the"CR-2/10" Resort Commercial District with an Island Overlay District. Property is described as being a 6.28 acre tract of land out of a portion of Lot 1, Block 27B, and all of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 41, Padre Island-Corpus Christi Fairway Estates, located at the southwest corner of South Padre Island Drive (PR 22)and Compass Street. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Mr. Saldana stated the purpose of the request is to allow development of a mixed commercial use, but a development site plan has not been designed, but 3.55 acres of the property is currently under plat review. Mr. Saldana continued the owner is very interested in developing the property for a hotel that will front the proposed Azores Drift Drive and the three platted lots fronting Compass Street will be used for retail or a mixed-use development consisting of commercial buildings and incorporating residential uses. The subject property is currently vacant. Mr. Saldana stated forty-five (45) notices were sent to property owners within the 200- foot notification area, two (2) notices were sent to property owners outside the notification area and no notices were returned in favor or opposition. Mr. Saldana stated Staff recommended approval of the requested change of zoning from the "RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the "CR- 2/10" Resort Commercial District with an Island Overlay District. Planning Commission Regular Meeting July 16,2014 Page 3 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "3" (cont.) 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 New Zoning Item "3" for the requested change of zoning from the "RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the "CR-2/10" Resort Commercial District with an Island Overlay District was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed. Planned Unit Development Mr. Saldana read Planned Unit Development Item "4" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the subject property is located within the boundaries of the Mustang-Padre Island Area Development Plan and is planned for tourist uses. Mr. Saldana continued the proposed change of zoning was consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. 4. Case No. 0714-02—Compass Revenge, Inc.: A change of zoning from the "CR-2/10" Resort Commercial District(Barrier Island Business)with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/10/PUD"Townhouse District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay. Property is described as being Lots 23-26, Block 42, Padre Island-Corpus Christi Fairway Estates, located along the east side of Compass Street, approximately 520 feet south of Commodores Drive. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Mr. Saldana stated the purpose of the change of zoning request and PUD is to allow construction of an 18-unit townhouse development that deviates from the typical townhouse development standards. Mr. Saldana presented the proposed site plan for the development and stated using the PUD overlay would commit the developer to the site plan presented that could not be significantly changed with a public hearing. The lots will have a minimum area of 1,280 square feet and a minimum lot width of 21.90 feet. Each lot will have direct access to a private two-way street with a minimum width of 24 feet and a five-foot sidewalk along one side. Mr. Saldana stated seventeen (17) notices were mailed to property owners within the 200-foot notification area, seven (7) notices were mailed to property owners outside the notification area and one notice was returned in opposition. Mr. Saldana continued Staff recommends approval of the requested change of zoning from the "CR-2/10" Resort Commercial District (Barrier Island Business) with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/10/PUD" Townhouse District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay subject to ten (10) conditions and Mr. Saldana emphasized that the Island Overlay District does not permit vinyl siding to be used. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Chairman Ramirez asked Staff about the notice received in opposition and Mr. Saldana stated the property owner voiced concern about the possible impact the proposed development would have on the residences in the area. There being no further comments or discussion, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward. Planning Commission Regular Meeting July 16,2014 Page 4 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING Planned Unit Development—Item "4" (cont.) Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve the requested change of zoning from the "CR-2/10" Resort Commercial District(Barrier Island Business)with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/10/PUD" Townhouse District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed. Mr. Saldana read Planned Development Item "5" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the plat satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommended approval. 5. 0514062-NP050 (14-20000003) Water Park Villas PUD (Final Replat—0.91 Acre) Located north of South Padre Island Drive (PR 22) and east of Compass 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. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve Planned Unit Development Item "5" as presented by Staff was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Vice Chairman Hamilton. Motion passed. Mr. Saldana read Planned Unit Development Item "6" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the subject property is located within the boundaries of the Mustang Padre Island Area Development Plan and is planned for low density residential uses. Mr. Saldana continued the proposed change of zoning was consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. 6. Case No. 0714-03— Brite Star Remodeling, LLC: A change of zoning from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the"RS-TH/PUD"Townhouse District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay. Property described as Lots 26-56, Block 1, Padre Island-Corpus Christi No. 1, located along the north side of Ambrosia Street, southwest of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) and west of Marina Drive. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Mr. Saldana stated the purpose of the change of zoning request and PUD is to allow construction of a 10-unit townhouse development that deviates from the typical townhouse development standards. Mr. Saldana presented the proposed site plan for the development and stated using the PUD overlay would commit the developer to the site plan presented that could not be significantly changed with a public hearing. Mr. Saldana stated the lots will have a minimum area of 980 square feet and a minimum lot width of 26.04 feet. Each lot will have direct access to a private two-way street with a minimum width of 24 feet and a five-fioot sidewalk along one side. The development will maintain 36 percent open space and will provide for common open space with amenities such as a swimming pool. Mr. Saldana stated fifteen (15) notices were mailed to property owners within the 200-foot notification area, three (3) notices were mailed to property owners outside the notification area and no notices were returned. Mr. ,Saldana continued Staff recommends approval of the requested change of zoning from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RS-TH/PUD" Townhouse District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay subject to ten (10) conditions and Mr. Saldana emphasized that the Island Overlay District does not permit the use of vinyl siding. Planning Commission Regular Meeting July 16,2014 Page 5 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING Planned Unit Development—Item "6" (cont.) 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 requested zoning from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RS-TH/PUD" Townhouse District with a Planned Unit Overlay District was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed. Mr. Saldana read Planned Development Item "7" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the plat satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommended approval. 7. 0614068-NP056(14-21000012) Anegada Village PUD (Final Replat-0.72 ACRE) Located west of South Padre Island Drive (PR 22)and north of Marina 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. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve Planned Unit Development Item "7"as presented by Staff was made by Commissioner Rock and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed. V. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON PLAN CC — COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2035 INTERIM POLICY GUIDANCE Annika Gunning, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Gunning gave a brief overview of what had been accomplished on the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Gunning stated that a series of meetings were held in the different districts and on June 28, 2014, a meeting was held at the American Bank Center. The group met with local citizens and city officials and the outcome of the meeting was very positive. Ms. Gunning stated the next step is for Plan CC to draft the "Vision and Principal Plan" for the commission's review and input. Ms. Gunning continued more open house discussions will be scheduled in November. Ms. Gunning continued that the goal is to have the plan completed by spring 2015. Meetings will be scheduled with the City Advisory Committee to get their input and there will be a 30-day comment period for the public at large. Ms. Gunning stated that Ms. Brown would present more detailed information in her presentation. Larissa Brown, Stantec, addressed the commission. Ms. Brown stated her purpose at today's meeting was to update the Planning Commission on the organization and progress of Plan CC and provide suggestions for an approach to decision making that requires consistency with the current comprehensive plan while the new plan is being created. Ms. Brown provided an overview of what Plan CC has been working and researching during this time period. Ms. Brown stated that the one volume plan is expected to be completed for review by the Planning Commission in early spring 2015. Planning Commission Regular Meeting July 16,2014 Page 6 V. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON PLAN CC — COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2035 INTERIM POLICY GUIDANCE (cont.) Chairman Ramirez expressed thanks to Ms. Brown and the Plan CC team regarding the work that has been done and the commission is looking forward to seeing the finished comprehensive plan. VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Barney Williams, Interim Director, Development Services, addressed the commission. Mr. Williams stated that Carl Crull, former City Engineer and Heidi Hovda were appointed to the commission and will attend their first meeting on August 13, 2014. Mr. Williams expressed thanks to Commissioners Adame and Castillo for their service to the Planning Commission. VII. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED None VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. A 1,M-- 7 )-Z�5) 1q Ba ney S.Wif iams, P.E., Interim Director Date Development Services Department Secretary to Planning Commission Linda VagSescretary D to Deveervices Department Reco K:DevSvcs\Shared\1.PC\2014\071614PCMinutes)