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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 07/30/2014 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall Council Chambers July 30, 2014 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Philip Ramirez, Chairman Barney Williams, P.E., Interim Director Chris Hamilton, Vice Chairman Development Services Mark Adame* Miguel Saldana, AICP, Senior Planner Fred Braselton Jesse Hernandez, Project Manager Mike Lippincott Leticia Kanmore, Project Manager Curtis Rock* Joseph Brice, Assistant City Eric Villarreal Attorney Marsha Williams Linda Williams, Recording Secretary *Absent I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Chairman Ramirez and a quorum was declared. II. APPROVAL OF ABSENCES None III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 16, 2014 Meeting) Motion to approve Item "1," the July 16, 2014 minutes as distributed, was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame and Rock absent. 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. 0614074-NP062 (14-20000005) London Village, OCL (Preliminary—39.962 Acres) Located north of Weber Road (FM 43) between County Road 47 and Chapman Ranch Road (SH 286). 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 30,2014 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 with Commissioners Adame and Rock absent. Time Extension Mr. Saldana read Time Extension Item "3" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the applicant's representative submitted a letter of request for a six-month time extension to allow additional time for the applicant to comply with Technical Review Committee requirements and the construction plans associated with the project have been submitted and Staff recommends approval of the six-month time extension. 3. 0812079-NP052 (12-21000023) Kenedy Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1 (Final Replat—2.03 Acres) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Boston 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 a six-month time extension for Time Extension Item "3" was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame and Rock 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 "4." Mr. Saldana read New Zoning Item "4" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated the subject property is located within the boundaries of the Southside 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. 4. Case No. 0714-06— Related Investors, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-4.5" Single Family 4.5 District. Property is described as being a 12.18 acre tract of land out of Lots 1 and 2, Section 24, and Lots 31 and 32, Section 25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the east side of Rodd Field Road, approximately 2,200 feet south of Yorktown Boulevard. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Mr. Saldana stated the purpose of the request is to allow construction of a single-family residential subdivision in a cluster development overlay. Mr. Saldana continued the clustered development overlay is a permitted use in the requested residential district and all principal uses authorized in the applicable residential zoning district will be allowed in the clustered development. Mr. Saldana stated the applicant is proposing an additional unit consisting of twenty-four (24) lots to the existing Rancho Vista Subdivision. Planning Commission Regular Meeting July 30,2014 Page 3 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA(ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "4" (cont.) Mr. Saldana stated forty-four (44) notices were sent to property owners within the 200- foot notification area, three (3) 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 "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single Family 4.5 District. 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 Zoning Item "4" for the requested change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single Family 4.5 District was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame and Rock absent and Commissioner Braselton abstaining. Leticia Kanmore, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Kanmore read New Zoning Item "5" into record as shown below. Ms. Kanmore stated the subject project is located within the boundaries of the Mustang-Padre Island Area Development Plan and is planned for low density residential uses. Ms. Kanmore continued the proposed change of zoning was consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. 5. 0714-07—Masterpiece Holdings, Inc.: A change of zoning from the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the"RM-AT" Multifamily Apartment Tourist District. Property is described as being Lot 1C, Block 2, Padre Island No. 1, located along the northeast side of Ambrosia Street, southwest of South Padre Island Drive (PR 22)and southeast of Marina Drive. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Ms. Kanmore stated the purpose of the request is to allow construction of a 7-unit one-story condominium development which equals to fourteen (14)dwelling units per acre. Ms. Kanmore stated each until allowed two park spaces and three parking spaces will be allowed for guests. The development will provide common space with one of the amenities being a swimming pool. Ms. Kanmore stated the units will allow for individually owned and daily rentals. Ms. Kanmore stated twenty-four (24) notices were sent to property owners within the 200-foot notification area, one was sent outside the notification area and two (2)were returned in opposition. Ms. Kanmore stated Staff recommended approval of the requested change of zoning from the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RM-AT" Multifamily Apartment Tourist District. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. Gary Graham, 14613 South Padre Island Drive, 781418, addressed the commission. Mr. Graham state he and his father, Gene Graham, were in partnership for this project. Mr. Graham continued they felt there was a great need for vacation rentals in this location and the proposed project was very well thought out. Mr. Graham stated the project will be an asset to Ambrosia Street and to the neighborhood. Planning Commission Regular Meeting July 30,2014 Page 4 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "5" (cont.) There being no further comments or discussion, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve New Zoning Item "5"for the requested change of zoning from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RM-AT" Multifamily Apartment Tourist District was made by Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame and Rock absent. Planned Unit Development Jesse Hernandez, Development Services, addressed the commission. Mr. Hernandez read Planned Unit Development Item "6" into record as shown below. Mr. Hernandez stated the subject property is located within the boundaries of the Mustang-Padre Island Area Development Plan and is planned for tourist uses. Mr. Hernandez continued the proposed change of zoning was consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. 6. Case No. 0714-04—Ocean Harbor, Inc.: A change of zoning from the"RM- AT/1O" Multifamily AT District 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 Lot 17A, Block 52, Padre Island-Corpus Christi Section B, located along the east side of Leeward Drive, approximately 270 feet south of St. Bartholomew Avenue. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Mr. Hernandez stated the purpose of the change of zoning request and PUD is to allow construction of a 48-unit townhouse development that deviates from the typical townhouse development standards. Mr. Hernandez 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 without a public hearing. Mr. Hernandez stated daily rental would not be allowed unless they were included into the PUD. Mr. Hernandez continued the lots will have a minimum area of 1,190 square feet and a minimum lot width of 17 feet. Vehicular and pedestrian access will be provided with two 24-foot back-of-curb to back-of-curb private access drives and a 5-foot sidewalk will be provided along one side to both roadways. The development will contain 100 parking spaces for residents and guests and the development will maintain 28.8 percent open space. Mr. Hernandez stated seventy-one (71) notices were mailed to property owners within the 200-foot notification area, forty-six (46) were mailed outside the notification area, one notice was returned in favor and one notice was returned in opposition. Mr. Hernandez continued Staff recommends approval of the requested change of zoning from the"RM- AT/10" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/10/PUD" Townhouse District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay subject to subject to ten (10) conditions and Mr. Hernandez emphasized that the Island Overlay District does not permit the use of vinyl siding. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being no further comments or discussion by commissioners, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Planning Commission Regular Meeting July 30,2014 Page 5 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA(ITEMS—DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION B. ZONING Planned Unit Development—Item "6" (cont.) Motion to approve the requested zoning from the "RM-AT/10" Multifamily Apartment Tourist District with an Island Overlay to the "RS"-TH/10/PUD" Townhouse District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay to the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RS- TH/PUD" Townhouse District with a Planned Unit Overlay District as presented by Staff was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame and Rock absent. Mr. Hernandez read Planned Development Item "7" into record as shown below. Mr. Hernandez stated the plat satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommended approval. 7. 0614075-NP063 (14-21000015) Village by the Beach PUD (Final Replat—2.57 Acres) Located north of Leeward Drive and east of Granada 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 Vice Chairman Hamilton and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioners Adame and Rock absent. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report Chairman Ramirez expressed thanks to Ms. Kanmore and Mr. Hernandez for a job well done in presenting their zoning cases. Chairman Ramirez expressed thanks and appreciation to commissioners who are leaving the commission and Vice Chairman Hamilton was congratulated on his appointment to the "A" Board. VI. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED None VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. fqAZa 'ey S.Williams, P.E., Interim Director bat L-AYevelopment Services Department Secretary to Planning Commission ind Williams ate Devel ment Services Departm et Recor ing Secretary