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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard Street
April 8, 2015
5:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: t
Philip Ramirez, Chairman Daniel M. Grimsbo, P.E., Director
Fred Braselton Development Services
Jonas Chupe Julio Dimas, Assistant Director
Carl Crull Development Services
Heidi Hovda Miguel S. Saldana, AICD Senior Planner t
Mike Lippincott* Jessica Alford, Project Manager
Eric Villarreal Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City
Marsha Williams Attorney 1
Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
*Arrived at 5:41 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
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The meeting was called to order at 5.31 p.m. by Chairman Ramirez and a quorum was declared.
Chairman Ramirez informed commissioners that effective with tonight's meeting, Vice Chairman Rock i
tendered his letter of resignation. Chairman Ramirez stated he wished Vice Chairman Rock the best and i
supported his decision.
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11. ABSENCES
None
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 25, 2015 Meeting
Motion to approve Item 1," the March 25, 2015 minutes was made by Commissioner Villarreal
and seconded by Commissioner Braseltan. Mahon passed,
IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action
A. PLATS
31 New Plats
Miguel Saldana, Development Services, read New Plats Items"2,""3"and 'A" 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. 0115012-P005(15-22000006)
a THE BOARDWALK UNIT 3 (FINAL— 17.681 ACRES)
Located west of South Staples Street, south of Timbergate Drive and north Stonehenge
Drive.
3. 0215021-NP015(15-21000010)
a REYTEC INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 1 (FINAL—9.64 ACRES)
Located east of South Navigation Boulevard and north of Bates Drive.
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A.
New Plats (csnt.)
4. 0315031-0P025(15-21000813)
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PARK UNIT 4, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL—19.256 ACRES)
Located west of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358)and south of Bear Lane.
After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners.
There being nonm, 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^ and ^4~ as
presented by Staff, was made byCommissioner Villarreal and seconded byCommissioner Cru||. Motion
passed.
Time Extensions
Mr. Sa|dai5m read Time Extensions Items ^S' and ^G" into record as shown below. Mr. Sa|daha
stated the engineer of record for Item "5"requested a six-month time extension because the applicant does
not want to move forward at this time. The applicant submitted o letter of request for Item "8" to allow
additional time to complete negotiations on the property. Mr. SoNaho stated this was the first request for
a time extension for both Items ^5^ and "0" and Staff recommended approval of six-month time extension
for both.
5. 0814102-NP084(14-21000822)
ROB-LEX INDUSTRIAL AREA, BLOCK 1, LOTS 9-13 (FINAL REPLAT—4.68 ACRES)
Located east of North Padre Island Drive (SH 358) between Agnes Street(SH 44)and
Bates Drive.
6. 0814108-P019(14-22000018)
GRANGE PARK UNIT1 (FINAL—9.23 ACRES)
Located south of Slough Road and east of Rodd Field Road.
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 form motion. Motion to approve Time Extensions Items ^5" and "6"for
a six-month time extension was made by Commissioner Cru|| and seconded by Commissioner Chupe.
Motion passed.
B. ZONING
New Zoning
Julio Dimas, Development Services, addressed the commission. Mr. Dimas rend New Zoning Item
"T' into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated the subject property was located within the boundaries
of the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for low density and medium density residential
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uses. Mr. Dimas continued the requested rezoning to "RS-G~ Single-Family O District on Tract 1 is
consistent with the Future Land Use P|an, but the requested rezoning to the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District on Tract 2 and the rezoning to the ~RK4-2" Multifamily 2 District on Tract 3 were not
consistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
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B. ZONING
New Zoning— Item °7" (cont.)
7. Case No. O415-Qi —K8PYNDevelopment, LP: Achange ofzoning from the ^FF7Farm
Rural District to the"F<S'8^ Single-Fami|y8 District on Tract 1. "CN-1^ Neighborhood
Commercial District VnTract 2 and "RM-2" Multifamily District onTract 3. resulting in a
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qe to the Future Land Use Plan.
Property is described as Tract 1 being 22.186 acres out of Lots 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21,
Section 22, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Tract 2 being 1.774 acres
out of Lot 12, Section 20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts and Tract 3
being 10.183 acres out of Lots 21 and 22, Section 20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, located east of Airline Road at the intersection of Brooke Road.
Mr. Dimas presented several aerial views of the property. Mr. Dimas ebabad the purpose of the
change of zoning is to allow construction of single-family subdivision consisting ofapproximately eighty-
eight (88) single-family homes on Tract 1' neighborhood commercial development to provide retail and
office uses on Tract and the multifamily district to allow construction of proposed 300-unit apartment
complex on Tract 3. The applicant proposes to construct the project in two phases and developed over a
two-year period. Mr. Dimas stated eighty(80)notices were mailed to property owners within the notification
area, eleven (11)notices were mailed toowners outside the area and nonotices were returned. Mr. Dimas
stated Staff recommended approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-
6" Singe-Family G District on Tract 1. "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 2 and "RM-2"
Multifamily District onTract 3.
After Staffs presentation, Chairman Ramirez opened the floor for discussion and comments by
commissioners, After o period of comments and discussion by commissioners concluded, Chairman
Ramirez opened the public hearing.
David Hastings, Jr.^ G725LaBianca Drive. Mr. Hastings stated hehad several questions regarding �
the proposed change ofzoning for Tracts 2and 3. Mr. Hastings asked what type ofbusinesses would be
allowed in the neighborhood business district and what affect they would have on the properties that backed
uptothe tract. Mr. Dimas responded toMr. Hastings' questions.
Edward Webb, 6733LaBianca Drive. Mr. Webb stated his property was Lot 29and itwas located
adjacent toTract 2. Mr.Webb asked ifofilling station could be constructed nnthe property and Mr. Dimas
stated mfi||ing station was one of uses that could be constructed. Mr. Webb stated that based on past
experience, what would be the likelihood that something other than apartments would be constructed on
lgg Tract 3and the type cfbusinesses onTract 2.
After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez
called for amotion, Motion to approve the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-
6" Single-Family 6 District on Tract 1, deny the change of zoning to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District onTract 2and approve the change ofzoning to°RK8-2^ Multifamily 2District onTract 3was made
byCommissioner Cru|| and seconded byCommissioner Chupe. Chairman Ramirez requested aroll call
vote. Motion failed with Commissioners Broae|ton, Hovdu, Lippinomtt, Villarreal and Chairman Ramirez
voting no and Commissioners Chupe' Cru|| and Williams voting yes.
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B. ZONING
New Zoning— Item "7" (cont.)
After further discussion by oommiosionena, a motion to approve the requested change of zoning
from "FR" Farm Rural to "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District on Tract, to "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District on Tract 2 and "RM-2" Multifamily 2 District on Tract 3 was made by Commissioner Villarreal and
seconded byCommissioner Lippincott. Chairman Ramirez requested a roll oa|| vote. Motion passed with
Commissioners Bnaee|tVn, Hovdm, Lippincott. Villarreal and Chairman Ramirez voting yes and
Commissioners Chupe, Cru|| and Williams voting no.
Mr. Dimas need New Zoning Item "8^ into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas mtehad the subject
property was located within the boundaries of the Flour Bluff Area Development Plan and is planned for low
and medium density residential uses. Mr. Dimas continued the requested rezoning tothe"IRS-4.5^ Single-
Family 4.5 District is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
8. Case No. W415-02—Superior N0&R Development, LLC: Achange of zoning from the
"RS-0" Single-Family 6 District to the ^F(S-4.5^ Single-Family 4.5 Diotrio(, not resulting in a
change to the Future Land Use Plan.
Property is described as being 19.697 acres out of Lot 22, Section 48, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located south of Graham Road between Ruddock Drive
and Dove Lane.
Mr. Dimas presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of
zoning is to allow construction of single-family subdivision. Mr. Dimas continued the requested change
of zoning would impose minimum development standards for the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District by |
decreasing the lot square footage to 4.500. 45-font lot widths and 2O-footfront yard setbacks. Mr. Dimas �
stated twenty-nine (29) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, eleven (11)
notices were mailed to owners outside the area and no notices were returned and Staff recommended
approval of the change of zoning from ''RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the ''RS-4.5^ Single-Family 4.6
District.
After Staff's presentation, Chairman Ramirez opened the floor for discussion and comments by
commissioners. After all discussion and comments concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was
opened.
Joe B. Pomea, Jr.. 1801 Emmaus Drive. Mr. Poses stated he was very concerned about what the
proposed development would do to the wetlands in the area. Mr. Poses continued that he met with the
Corps of Engineers and obtained approval to build his home. Mr. Poses stated he was very concerned
about what will happen to the environmental protection once the subdivision was in place.
Betty Krause, 848 Don Pa(ricio Road. Ma. Krause stated she purchased her property in 1992 and
was the owner ofone-half ofthe pond in the subdivision. Ms. Krause continued she purchased a total of
8-1/2 acres to ensure the wildlife and the natural habitat ofthe property remained intact. Ms. Krause stated
she was very concerned about flooding conditions once more houses were built and the overall effect of
the development tothe wildlife.
After all comments and discussion oono|udmd, the public hearing was domed. Chairman Ramirez
called for o motion. K4odmn to deny the change Vfzoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District tothe
"IRS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner
Williams. Chairman Ramirez requested a rV|| call vote. Motion passed with Commissioners Cru||, Hovdo.
Lippincott,Williams and Chairman Ramirez voting yes and Commissioners Braselton, Chupe, and Villarreal
voting no.
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B. ZONING
New Zoning (cont.)
Commissioner 8naseknn requested that the record reflect that he abstained from the discussion
and action taken nnNew Zoning Item °B.^
Mr. Dimas read New Zoning Item ^Q^ into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated the subject
property was located within the boundaries of the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for
low density residential on the west portion and commercial uses on the east portion. The requested
change of zoning to the "CG-2~ General [|Vmmenoim| District on the east portion is consistent with the
Future Land Use Plan and the proposed change of zoning on the west portion is not consistent with the
low density residential shown in the Future Land Use Plan.
9. Case No. 0415-U3—Related Investors, L±d.: Achange rf zoning from the^RS-S" Single-
Family 6 District and the"FIR" Form Rural District tothe"CG-2" General Commercial
Distriot, naeu|hng in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from low density residential to
commercial uses.
Property is described as being a 10.58 acre tract of land out of Lots 7 and 8, Section 19,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the southwest corner of
Holly Road and Rodd Field Rood.
Mr. Dimas presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of
zoning is to allow a commercial use such as a restaurant over 5,000 square feet or o fueling station with
eight ormore stations. Mr. Dimas continued otthis time, the applicant did not have specific development
plans for the property, but he submitted o proposed conceptual design showing how the property could be �
developed, Mr. Dimas continued that as required by the Unified Development Code (UDC). a 204botvvide
front yard setback on Holly Road and Rodd Field Road will have to be met as well as a 15-foot buffer yard
along the property lines abutting the single-family residential subdivision. Mr. Dimas stated seventeen (17)
notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, five (5) notices were mailed to owners
outside the area and one notice was returned in opposition. Mr. Dimas continued Staff recommended
approval ofthe change ofzoning from the "RS-6" Siug|e-Family@ District and the "FR" Farm Rural District
tothe"CG-2~ General Commercial District.
After Staff's presentation, Chairman Ramirez opened the floor for discussion and comments by
commissioners. After all comments and discussion concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was
opened.
Scott Smith, 7022 Holly Road. Mr. Smith stated he owned Lots 15, 16 and 17 and his home was
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located between the church and the lake. Mr. Smith continued that hewas concerned with the proposed
change of zoning because of the effect it would have on the residential properties. Mr. Smith stated with
the commercial zoning, there will be an increase intraffic and the noise level, entering and exiting the
subdivision will become more difficu|t, increased crime rate and devaluations of property. Mr. Smith
continued mince there are no deed restrictions to protect the homeowners in the aubdiviaimn, he is
requesting the commission tonot approve the requested change ofzoning.
Reagan Brown, Peterson Development. Mr. Brown stated this property was acquired inthe 1Q50s.
Mr. Brown stated his firm developed the Meadow Oak and Cross Roads Shopping Centers a|ongwith
several other developments.
After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez
called for m motion. Motion to approve the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family O District and
"FIR" Form F<urm| District to the^CG-2" General Commercial District was made byCommissioner CruU and
seconded byCommissioner Chupe. Motion passed with Commissioner Braee|tonabstaining.
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B. ZONING
New Zoning (oont.)
Jessica Alford, Development Services, n*a6 New Zoning Item ^10^ into record as shown below.
Ms. Alford stated the subject property was located within the boundaries of the Southside Area
Development Plan and is planned for commercial uses. The requested change of zoning to the "CG-2^
General Commercial is consistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
10. Case No. O415-04–Gu|fmaBShopping Center Achange ofzoning from the"CN-1^
Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District, not
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan.
Property is described as being Lot 2, Block14, Brighton Village Unit 2, located on the
southwest corner of Airline Road and Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357).
Ms. Alford presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the choncleof
zoning is to allow more intensive commercial use. K4m.Alford continued at this time, the applicant did not
have specific development plans for the property, but he submitted a proposed conceptual site plan showing
how the property could be developed with a 40,000 square foot retail center and a corner pad site proposed �
for other commercial uses. K8m. Alford stated that as required by the Unified Development Code (UDC), a
20-foot wide front yard setback on Airline Road and Saratoga Boulevard will have to be mat. K4e. Alford
stated eighteen (18) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, seven (7) noticeswere mailed io`owners outside the area and no notices were returned. Ms. Alford continued Staff
recommended approval ofthe change ofzoning from the "CN-1^ Neighborhood Commercial District hothe
"CG-2" General Commercial District.
After Staff's presentation, Chairman Ramirez opened the floor for discussion and comments 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 amotion. Motion toapprove the change ofzoning
from the "CN-1" Neighborhood CommercialDistrict to the "CG-2^ General Commercial District was made
byCommissioner Lippincott and seconded byCommissioner CruU. Motion passed.
V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Dan Grimobo. Development Services Director, addressed the commission. Mr. Grimsboreminded
commissioners cfthe "special meeting onApril 15. 2O15oothe consultants could present anoverview of
the Plan CCComprehensive Plan 2O35 and the Downtown Area Development Plan.
K4r. Grimsbo,clarified that both recommendations that were approved for Zoning Case No. 0315-
01 at the March 25, 2015 meeting will be forwarded to City Council for final action. Mr. Gr|mabostated both
motions passed.
#|. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED
None
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VU. ADJOURNMENT
There being nofurther business, the meeting adjourned sd7:O5pm.
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