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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 01/14/2015 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers 1201 Leopard Street January 14, 2015 COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Philip Ramirez, Chairman Daniel M. Grimsbo, P.E., Director Curtis Rock, Vice Chairman* Development Services Fred Braselton Julio Dimas, Interim Assistant Director Jonas Chupe Miguel S. Saldana, AICP Senior Planner Carl Crull Annika Gunning, Senior Project Planner Heidi Hovda Jessica Alford, Project Manager Mike Lippincott** Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City Eric Villarreal Attorney Marsha Williams Linda Williams, Recording Secretary *Arrived at 5:59 p.m. **Arrived at 5:37 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Chairman Ramirez and a quorum was declared. II. ABSENCES None III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 17, 2014 Meeting Motion to approve Item "1," the December 17, 2014 minutes as distributed, was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Rock and Commissioner Lippincott absent. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS— Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats Commissioner Braselton requested that the record reflect that he abstained from the discussion and action taken on New Plats Item "4." Miguel Saldaha, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2," "3," "5" and '6" 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 recommends approval. 2. 0814111-P021 (14-22000020) BEARDEN-DAVIS (FINAL— 1.62 ACRES) Located east of Rand Morgan Road (FM 2292)and south of Goodnight-Loving Trail. Planning Commission Regular Meeting January 14,2015 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats (cont.) 3. 1114139-PO30(14-22000029) LONE STAR ESTATES PHASE 1 (FINAL—9.18 ACRES) Located south of Up River Road and east of Deer Run Drive. 5. 1214146-NP112 (14-21000030) KALER ADDITION, BLOCK 3B, LOTS 1A& 1 B (FINAL REPLAT— 1.84 ACRES) Located south of Up River Road and west of Savage Lane. 6. 1214146-NP113(14-20000014) PORTO VILLAGEO UNITS 2, 3 &4 (PRELIMINARY—37.11 ACRES) Located east of State Highway 361 and north of Beachcomber 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. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve New Plats Items "2," "3," "5" and "6" was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Crull. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Rock and Commissioner Lippincott absent. Mr. Saldana read New Plats Item "4" 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 recommends approval. 4. 1114140-PO31 (14-22000030) RANCHO VISTA SUBDIVISION UNIT 13 (FINAL— 13.18 ACRES) Located east of Rodd Field Road and south of Idle Hour 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. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve New Plats Item "4" was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Rock and Commissioner Lippincott absent and Commissioner Braselton abstained. Time Extensions Mr. Saldana read Time Extensions Items "7" and "8" into record as shown below. Mr. Saldana stated both plats were originally approved by the Planning Commission at the July 2, 2014 meeting. This is the first request for a six-month time extension for both plats and Staff recommends approval. 7. 0514064-NP052(14-21000011) WILKEY ADDITION UNIT 2, LOTS E1, 11, J1, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7 & H8 (FINAL REPLAT —15.98 ACRES) Located north of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) between South Staples Street and Airline Road. 8. 0614069-NP057 (14-21000013) REYTEC INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 1 (FINAL— 14.12 ACRES) Located east of South Navigation Boulevard and north of Bates Drive. Planning Commission Regular Meeting January 14,2015 Page 3 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS Time Extensions (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 Time Extensions Items "7" and "8" was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Villarreal. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Rock absent. B. ZONING New Zoning Commissioner Lippincott requested that the record reflect that he abstained from the discussion and action taken on New Zoning Item "9." Jessica Alford, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Alford read New Zoning Item "9" into record as shown below. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for low density residential uses. The proposed rezoning to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District is not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan. 9. Case No. 0115-01: The Convent of the Academy of the Incarnate Word: A change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from low density residential to medium density residential. Property is described as being 26.32 acres out of Lots 6 and 7, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the south side of Lipes Boulevard approximately 650 feet west of South Staples Street(FM 2444). Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Ms. Alford stated the purpose of the request is to allow development of multifamily dwellings. Ms. Alford continued the applicant owns the entire 26.32-acre tract of land in addition to the adjacent 15 acres located to the west where a convent facility is currently under construction. The applicant intends to sell the 26.32 acres for development of an apartment complex, an assisted living facility and possibly townhouses; which will require the change of zoning. Ms. Alford stated fifty-eight (58) notices were mailed to owners within the 200-foot notification area, 10 outside the notification area and one (1) notice was received prior to the meeting in opposition and Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. After a brief period of discussion and comments by commissioners, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or opposition. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Chupe. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Rock absent and Commissioner Lippincott abstained. Planning Commission Regular Meeting January 14,2015 Page 4 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning (cont.) Annika Gunning, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item "10" into record as shown below. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for low and medium density residential uses. The proposed change of zoning is consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan. 10. Case No. 0115-02: Superior H & H Development, LLC: A change of zoning from the "CG-2" General Commercial District, "ON"Office District and "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District. Property is described as being a 10-acre tract of land out of Lot 2, Block 1, Saratoga Medical Center Subdivision and out of Lots 5 and 6, Section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, located north of Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357)west of Norchester Drive. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the request is to allow construction of a single-family residential subdivision on the 10-acre property. The minimum development standards for the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District is 4,500 square foot lots, 45-foot lot widths and 20-foot front yard setbacks. Ms. Gunning continued the proposed change of zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and would not negatively impact the surrounding properties which is suitable for the proposed uses. Ms. Gunning stated twenty(20) notices were mailed to owners within the 200-foot notification area, four (4)were outside the notification area and no notices were received in favor or opposition. Ms. Gunning stated Staff recommends approval of the requested change of zoning to the "RS-4.5" Single- Family 4.5 District. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. After a brief period of discussion and comments by commissioners, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or opposition. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve the change of zoning from the "CG-2" General Commercial District, "ON" Office District and "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RS- 4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Rock absent. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item "11" into record as shown below. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the London Area Development Plan and is planned for estate residential uses. The proposed change of zoning to the "RS-15" Single-Family 15 District is not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan. 11. Case No. 0115-03—MPM Development, LP: A change of zoning from "RS-22" Single- Family 22 District to the "RS-15" Single-Family 15 District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. Property is described as being Lots 1 through 7, Block 1 and Lots 1 through 28, Block 2, King Estates Unit 4, located near the southeast corner of South Staples Street (FM 2444) and South Oso Parkway. Several aerial views of the subject property were presented. Ms. Gunning stated the purpose of the request is to reduce side yard requirements from ten feet to five feet in the 35-lot subdivision. Ms. Gunning continued the applicant proposes to construct single-family residences ranging from 2,500 square feet to 3,500 square feet. Ms. Gunning stated the subject property has been platted and each lot is in excess of 22,000 square feet. Ms. Gunning continued the "RS-22" District requires a minimum lot area that will accommodate a septic system, and if the zoning is approved, the"RS-15" District requires Planning Commission Regular Meeting January 14,2015 Page 5 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning -Item "11" (cont.) the lot size to remain at one-half acre. Ms. Gunning stated twenty-eight (28) notices were mailed to owners within the 200-foot notification area, one (1) outside and no notices were returned in favor or opposition. Ms. Gunning stated Staff recommends approval of the requested change of zoning to the "RS-15" Single-Family 15 District. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Commissioner Williams asked if a precedent would be set if the requested change of zoning was approved and Ms. Gunning stated yes. Commissioner Lippincott suggested that it might possibly be easier to leave the existing zoning in place and just decrease the side yard requirement. After further comments and discussion by commissioners, the public hearing was opened. Moses Mostaghasi, Applicant, 6854 Guinevere, addressed the commission. Mr. Mostaghasi stated he agreed to the "RS-15" District with the 7.5-foot side yard requirements, but he really would like the 5-foot side yard requirement that was approved for both the Lago Vista Subdivision and the Kitty Hawk Subdivisions; which were both located further down from his development. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve the change of zoning from the "RS-22" Single-Family 22 District to the "RS-15" Single-Family 15 District was made by Commissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Chupe. After the motion was on the floor, further discussion followed. After final comments and discussion concluded, Chairman Ramirez requested a roll call vote. Motion failed with Chairman Ramirez, Vice Chairman Rock, Commissioners Braselton, Crull, Hovda, Lippincott and Williams voting no and Commissioners Chupe and Villarreal voting yes. After further discussion, Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to deny the change of zoning from the "RS-22" Single-Family 22 District and, in lieu thereof, approve a Special Permit to allow the 5-foot side yard setback was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Chairman Ramirez called for a roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT None VI. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED ON THE NEXT AGENDA Commissioner Hovda requested Staff, within the near future, to update the commission on PlanCC. Ms. Gunning stated there are several activities that are planned for the end of February, and the commission will receive an update with a presentation and workshop in February. Ms. Gunning stated the Citizen's Advisory Council will be reviewing the draft of the Downtown Area in late February after which it will be presented to the commission. VII. ADJOURNMENT /?There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. a iel M. Grimsbo P.E., b:,ector Date Lin Williams � Date Development Servkes Department Dev lopment Services Department Secretary to Planning Commission Recording Secretary (K:0EVSVCS\SHARED\1.PC\2015 MINS\011415.PCM(NS)