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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 04/22/2015 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard Street April 22, 2015 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: 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. Saldaha, AICP Senior Planner Mike Lippincott* Annika Gunning, Senior Project Planner Eric Villarreal Jessica Alford, Project Manager Marsha Williams" Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City Attorney Linda Williams, Recording Secretary *Absent .Arrived at 5:50 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chairman Ramirez and a quorum was declared. 11. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN Chairman Ramirez opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Crull nominated Commissioner Eric Villarreal to be the new Vice Chairman. There being no other nominations, the nominations were closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve the nomination of Commissioner Villarreal as Vice Chairman was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Hovda. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton, Lippincott and Williams absent. Ill. ABSENCES Fred Braselton Mike Lippincott IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 8, 2015 Meeting Motion to approve Item "4," the April 8, 2015 minutes was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Chupe. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton, Lippincott and Williams absent. V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS— Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats Miguel Saldaha, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2," "3," "4" and "5" into record as shown below, Mr. SaIdaha stated the plats satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC)and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommends approval. ` Planning Commission Regular Meeting April 22.2O15 Page V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats 2. 0115001-NPOQ1 (15-21000001) KENSINGTON GARDENS, O.C.L. (FINAL—48.714 ACRES) Located south ofFK443and west ofCounty Road 47. 3. 0215018-NP012<15-21000006\ STONY BROOK UNIT 4 (FINAL— 10.265 ACRES) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and west of South Staples Street(FM 2444). 4. 0315025-0P019 (15-23000807) � GTONEGATESOUTH SUBDIVISION UNIT 2. BLOCK A, LOTS 1-RR(FINAL REPLAT- 0.51 ACRE) Located at the northwest corner of Holly Road and Everhart Road. 5. 0315032-Np026M5-20080003\ HOLLY MARKET SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY—40.00 ACRES) Located at the southeast corner of Holly Road and 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 for amotion. Motion toapprove New Plats Items ^2.^ ^3'^~4^ and ~5^om presented byStaff was made by Commissioner Chupe and seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioners Bnmse|ton. Lippincott and Williams absent. Time Extension Mr. So|daha read Time Extension Items ^6^ into record as shown below. Mr. So|daho stated the engineer ofrecord for Item^6^requested asix-month time extension toallow additional time for the applicant to finalize development plans. Mr. Sa|duha stated this was the first request for a mix-month time extension for this project and Staff recommended approval ofthe request. 6. 0814112-NP091 (14-21000023) NUECES RIVER IRRIGATION PARK. TRACT 9, BLOCK 1' LOT 1 (FINAL— 18.17 Located west of Interstate Highway 69 and south of County Road 52. 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 amotion. Motion to approve Time Extension Item^S^for osix-month time extension was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded byCommissioner Cru||. Motion passed with Commissioners Brase|ton. Lippincott and Williams absent. � Planning Commission � Regular Meeting April 22.2015 Page � ! V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENAITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action � � B. ZONING � New Zoning � Jessica Alford, Development Services, addressed the commission. K4a. Alford read New Zoning � Item "7" into record as shown below. K4o. Alford stated the subject property was located within the � boundaries ofthe Northwest Area Development Plan and ioplanned for commercial and medium density � residential uses. Ms. Alford continued the requested rezoning to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District is consistent with the Futuna Land Use Plan designation of medium density residential at the rear cUthe property, but inconsistent with commercial uses planned for the front part cfproperty. � 7. Case No. O415-05—AFF-Vantage adCorpus Christi, Inc.: Achange ofzoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 0 District tothe°RK4-1^ Multifamily 1 Diahiot, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from commercial and medium density residential to medium density residential. Property iedescribed aabeing 19.74acres out ofthe remainder ofa2O.26 acre tract described as being Parcel S in a Special Warranty Deed from William E. K0oKinzie. Jr. to VVi||imm E. &4cKinzie. Jr. Family Limited Partnership, located on the south side of Up River � Road between Deer Run Drive and Carbon Plant Road. � Ms. Alford presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning imtoallow construction Vfa3DD-unitapartment complex. Ms. Alford continued the proposed site plan shows the 3DO-uniiapartment complex with amenities such as o clubhouse, pool, parking, boat perkinQ, storage and other features. K4a. Alford stated the number of apartment units proposed ha|| under the maximum density requirements of the requested zoning change. K4m. Alford stated the apartment structures would be three-story in height, which cannot exceed the maximum height requirement of 45 feet. � Ms.Alford stated nineteen (1Q) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, seven (7) notices were mailed toowners outside the area and four(4) notices were returned |nopposition. Ms.Alford stated she received two additional notices before tonight's meeting; which were all in opposition. K4m. Alford stated Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family G District tothe"RPW-1" Multifamily 1 District. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. Commissioner CmU asked if there will be construction of pub|iotunn+around and Staff answered to the affirmative. Commissioner Hovdo stated she was very concerned about the heavy volume of traffic that currently exists in the area and, with the addition of 300-unit apartment complex,- there will be an even greater increase. After all comments and discussion bycommissioners concluded, Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing. Chr|mVVeigard' 5710 West Haueen Romd, San Anhonim, Texas: Mr. VVaiQard stated hewas with the firm of Big Red Dog Engineering Consulting and the firm was representing the applicant in this project. Mr. VVeigardcontinued the proposed project will be aluxury apartment complex with great amenities. Mr. VVeiQerdcontinued that most ofthe apartment complex will besituated closer tothe frontage onUpRiver Rood and not onto Harrington Street. Mr. VVeiQard continued the apartment complex would be constructed with o combination of brick, wood and natural stone and earth-tone colors will baused. The structures will be 3Ofeet inheight and the complex will provide 5' x 5' storage units. Mr. VVei8ard eto(md the company has also designed apartment complexes inGeorgetown, San Antonio and inBoerne, Texas. Planning Commission Regular Meeting April 22, 2015 Page V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "7° (cont.) Sue Nelson, Superintendent for Tu|osu-K8idway Independent School Dimhimd: Ms. Nelson ebabad � that the primary school for the district was built in 2003. Ms. Nelson continued it will be interested to see what the plan would beinhandling the increased traffic volume. Ms. Nelson continued the primary school houses approximately 1'140 children from kindergarten to third grade and two-thirds of the mbi|dnsn are from the Corpus Christi Independent School District. Ms. Nelson stated the district has employed two constables to direct traffic in the mornings and afternoons. K4e. Nelson requested the commission to consider the safety and welfare ofthe families and children that will beimpacted bythe construction ofthis project osthey vote onthe requested zoning change. Susan Cortez, 1O2O1 Maple Leaf Drive: Ms. Cortez stated she was captain oftheir neighborhood watch group and she wanted to go on record that she was opposed to the requested zoning change. K4m. Cortez continued she has concerns regarding the increase in traffic, Ms. Cortez continued that with the current traffic, it takes approximately ten minutes to get to Up River Road. Ms. Cortez continued she preferred the zoning remain for single-family homes. Robert Johnson, 2S26East Harrington: Mr.Johnson stated his concern, inaddition tothe increase intraffic, was the drainage problem. Mr. Johnson continued there ioamajor drainage problem for the area from Leopard Street tnUpRiver Road. Michelle Clower, 10242 Maple Leaf Drive: K4e. Clower stated it was very challenging in trying to get out of their subdivision in the morning because of the traffic. Ms. Clower requested the commission to take into consideration the concerns that the residents have voiced in making their decision regarding the � rezoning request. After all public comments concluded, the public hearing was closed. � CommiamionerHovda expressed the difference Vnhow many single-family homes could heplaced onthe property and the traffic impact versus a commercial use, Commissioner Chupe asked if there was a requirement for the developer to have a traffic analysis perform for due diligence and Julian Grant, Legal Staff, stated the recommendation would not be in an ordinance, but the recommendation could be obahad as part of the meeting minutes. Commissioner Cru|| asked if the commission recently rezoning property in the area where this property islocated and Ms. Gunning stated yes. After all discussion and comments concluded, Chairman Ramirez called for omotion. Motion to approve the change of zoning from the "RS-8" Single-Family G District to the ^R&4-1'' Multifamily 1 District with the recommendation that the developer have a traffic analysis performed and provide in its due diligence prior to City Council action was made by Commissioner Chupe and seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal. Chairman Ramirez requested o roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously with six (6)commissioners present and Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. Planning Commission Regular Meeting April 22,2015 Page 5 V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning Annika Gunning, Development Services, read New Zoning Item "8" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the subject property was located within the boundaries of the Westside Area Development Plan and is planned for light industrial uses. Ms. Gunning continued that the proposed change of zoning with a Special Permit is consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan. 8. Case No. Case No. 0415-06—GMG Partners, LP; A change of zoning from the "IL Light Industrial District to the"IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit for Resource Extraction, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The Special Permit is requested to allow the extraction of sand and gravel. Property is described as being 34.12 acres out of Lot 1, Block 10, J. C. Russell Farm Blocks, located on the east side of South Navigation Boulevard and north of Bates Drive. Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning with the Special Permit will allow resource extraction. Ms. Gunning stated the applicant proposes to extract sand and gravel from the current site for a period of two years. Ms. Gunning continued if the requested Special Permit was approved, an office will be constructed, heavy equipment will be stored on site, along with approximately sixty(60)trucks that will be used to extract and remove the sand and gravel. Ms. Gunning stated the hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ms. Gunning stated seven (7) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, seven (7) notices were mailed to owners outside the area and no notices were returned. Ms. Gunning stated Staff recommended approval of the change of zoning from the "IL" Light Industrial District to the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit subject to five (5) conditions. Ms. Gunning read the five(5)conditions into record. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. Commissioner Chupe asked about the allowable depth for the excavation and if staff knew of any of environmental concerns for the property and the surrounding property owners and Ms. Gunning stated Staff was not aware of any environmental concerns in the area. After comments and discussion concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was opened. Jesse Salazar, Houston, Texas: Mr. Salazar stated the excavation will be 30 to 35 feet in depth rand no holes will be left unfilled. Mr. Salazar continued that the future plans for the property is to develop it with a use that will be allowed at that location. John Barth, 310 Bayshore Drive: Mr. Barth stated he owns sixty(60)acres of land across the street from where the excavation will take place. Mr. Barth continued initially he opposed the excavation but since the applicant has provided assurances that this will be a temporary permit and the property will be restored to its original state, he would withdraw his opposition. Mr. Barth continued he was requesting that there be restrictions included in the permit. 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 "IL" Light Industrial District to the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit and adding Item 6 as one of the conditions stating the property will be restored to its original condition with fill-in after the excavation is completed was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Chupe. Motion passed with Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. I Planning Commission Regular Meeting Aph|22. 2015 Page V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning K4a. Alford read New Zoning |bam ^9^ into record as shown below. Ms. Alford stated the subject property was located within the boundaries ofthe Southside Area Development Plan and isplanned for low density residential uses. Ms. Alford continued the requested rezoning tothe ^RyW-1^ Multifamily 1 District iainconsistent with the Future Land Use Plan. 9. Case No. 0415-O7—Staples Development, LLC: Achange nfzoning from the^RS-G^ Single-Family G District tothe "RM-1" Multifamily District, resulting in a change tothe Future Land Use Plan from low density residential to medium density residential. Property is described as being a 1 5 125 acre tract of land out of a portion of Lots 13 and 14, Section 11, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the north side of Timbergate Drive approximately 1, 300 feet east of South Staples Street. Ms. Alford presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning iotoallow future multifamily development. Ms.Alford continued the applicant did not provide specific development plans for the property other than to request the zoning needed to construct an apartment complex. W1a. Alford stated the requested change of zoning also aUovva single-family homaa, duplexes, townhouses, apartments, cottage houses, group homes, schools, park and churches. Ms.Alford stated the property is currently vacant, but north and south of the property are single-family homms, south of the property is a multifamily retirement home and west of the property is a new apartment complex. Ms.Alford stated fifty-two(52) notices were sent to property owners inside the notification area, ten (11) notices were mailed to owners outside the area and eight(8) notices were returned in opposition. Ms. Alford stated Staff recommended approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District � tothe"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. Chairman Ramirez asked ifthere would he a requirement to extend Patti [}rive and connect Timherga*e Drive toPatti Drive and Staff answered tothe affirmative. Commissioner Cru|| asked what the buffer area requirement was between the two properties. K4e. Alford stated the ratio was atwo toone slope and there is a maximum height of45feet, g 10-foot landscape buffer and the 10 feet would be included as part of the sixty-six(66)feet. A question was asked regarding the number of apartments that could be built on the property. Mm. Alford stated approximately 330 apartments could possibly be placed on site, but the applicant did not submit a site plan. After all comments and discussion concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was opened. Wayne Lundquist, 700 Everhart Road: Mr. Lundquist stated he was the representative for the owner. Mr. Lundquist continued the owner has owned the property for fifteen (15) years and it has been for sale for ten (1O)years. Mr. Lundquist stated even though there are noconfirmed development plans at this time, the owner felt itwas important tohave the rezoning inplace. LarryK8a|ato' 14H82Highland Mist Drive: Mr. K4a|atostated herepresented the K4iradorRetirement Center. Mr. Malato stated the center has 145 employees and the main concern would be for the safety and care ofthe residents atthe facility. MarkAve|ar' 5905 Bishop's Mill: Mr. Ave|aratated he attended a meeting before the planning commission about four (4) years ago regarding aproposed change ofzoning toallow construction ofan apartment complex. The commiseinn, atthat time, approved the change of zoning request. Mr. Ave|or continued he was back four (4) years later for the same reason and concerns relating to the proposed addition of more apartments. &1r. Avdmr stated the thirty-eight (38) owners are against the proposed change ofzoning toallow more apartments. Planning Commission Regular Meeting April 22,2015 Page 7 V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "9" (cont.) James Fritts, 6001 Baltic Court: Mr. Fritts stated the City's Master Plan stated the area was for single-family residential uses and that was taken into consideration when he was looking to build his home. Michelle Braselton, 5905 Lago Vista: Ms. Braselton stated there is a concern in changing the zoning from single-family residential to a zoning district that would allow construction of an apartment complex. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. After additional comments and discussion by commissioners concluded, Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to deny the requested change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RM-1'" Multifamily 1 District was made by Commissioner Chupe and seconded by Commissioner Williams. Chairman Ramirez requested a roll call vote. Motion failed in a tied vote with Commissioners Chupe, Crull and Williams voting yes, Commissioner Hovda, Vice Chairman Villarreal and Chairman Ramirez voting no and Commissioners Braselton and Lippincott absent. Annika Gunning read New Zoning Item 10" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the subject property was located within the boundaries of the Flour Bluff Area Development Plan and is planned for commercial uses. Ms. Gunning continued the requested rezoning to the "IL Light Industrial District is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Plan. 10. Case No. 0415-08—Corpus Bayside Investments, LLC: A change of zoning from the "CG-2"General Commercial District to the"IL"Light Industrial District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. Property is described as being Lot 15, Block 2, Flour Bluff Estates#2, located at the northwest corner of Scotland Drive and Naval Air Station. Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning is to allow the operation of a micro-brewery. Ms. Gunning stated a "micro-brewery" use is not defined in the Unified Development Code, but other cities define it as "a small-scale brewing facility designed for the production of malt liquors such as beer and ale, using grains such as oats, hops, rice, wheat and barley designed and managed to brew o more than seventy-five thousand (75,000) barrels of beer per year." Ms. Gunning stated the applicant proposes to operate a micro-brewery out of an existing building approximately 1,050 square feet in size. Ms. Gunning continued the brewing operation, packaging and distribution of the final product would use a major portion of the building, except for approximately 231 square feet which would be used for on-site retail consumption. The initial setup will allow the applicant to produce approximately 1,500 barrels of beer annually with the proposed expansion up to 5,000 barrels annually. Ms. Gunning stated the applicant has indicated the business will have five (5) employees and the business will operate Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ms. Gunning stated twenty-one (21) notices were sent to property owners inside the notification area, seven (7) notices were sent to owners outside the area and no notices were returned. Ms. Gunning stated Staff recommended denial of the change of zoning from the"CG-1" General Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District and, in lieu thereof, approval of the "CG-1/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit for a micro-brewery with five (5)conditions. Ms. Gunning read the five(5)conditions into record, Planning Commission Regular Meeting April 22. 2O15 Page V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING � New Zoning After Staff's presentation conc|uded, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. After brief discussion and comments concluded by commissioners, the public hearing was opened. Varian Criser, 14978 Topgallant Street Mr. Criner mhahad his vision of vvhod the micro-brewery would be, Mr. Crimer stated he was very excited about the possibilities of what the micro+brewerym/i|| add tothe city. After all comments and discussion oonduded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to deny the change of zoning from the "CG-1^ General Commercial District to the "|L^ Light Industrial District, and in lieu thereVf, approve the ^CG-11/SP" General Commercial District with Special Permit for a micro-brewery subject to five (5) conditions was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Vice Chairman ViUernae|. Motion passed with Commissioners BnaamJhon and Lippincott absent. V|. DIRECTOR'S REPORT None VU. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED None VUi ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business, the meeting adjourned sd7:4Op.m. C$ba—nierM. brim�66, PA=_ Director Date inva Williams bate� ervices De Recording Secretary Secretary to Planning Commission (xosvnvramx«nem/.pLAww/wecommmamwz015p02015m/wuream4.22.15pomwa)