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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 05/06/2015 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard Street May 6, 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 Mike Lippincott Miguel S. Saldaha, AICP Senior Planner Eric Villarreal, Vice Chairman Annika Gunning, Senior Project Planner Marsha Williams* Jessica Alford, Project Manager* Joseph Brice, Assistant City Attorney *Left at 7:15 p.m. Linda Williams, Recording Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Chairman Ramirez and a quorum was declared. 11. ABSENCES None Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 22, 2015 Meeting Motion to approve Item 1,"the April 22, 2015 minutes was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed. IV. 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. Saldaha stated the plats satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommends approval. New Plats 2. 0115010-13003 (15-22000004) TULOSO MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL— 15.00 ACRES) Located west of McKinzie Road (FM 3386) and south of Haven Drive, 3. 0215024-NP018 (15-21000011) HOLLY MARKET SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1, 2, 3 &4 (FINAL—9.953 ACRES) Located at the southeast corner of Holly Road and Rodd Field Road (SH 357). Planning Commission Regular Meeting May H. 2U15 Page |V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats 4. 0415044-NP036(15-21800015) JOHNS INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, LOTS 4R^ BF7 & 6R(FINAL REPLAT- 1O.27 Located north ofBear Lane and east cfNavigation Boulevard. 5. 0415045-NP037 <15-21000016\ JONES SHORELINE BUSINESS LOTS, LOT 1A(FINAL— 1.95 ACRES) Located north of Born Street between South Water Street and South Shoreline Boulevard. After Staff's pnmsentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened with noone coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for motion. Motion to approve New Plats Items "2.'^"3.""4^ and "G" as presented by Staff was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed. � Time Extension Mr. So|dahn read Time Extension |bam ~8~ into ns:onj as shown below. Mr. Sa|daha stated the engineer of record for Item"6"requested a six-month time extension to allow additional time for the applicant (ofinalize the refinancing and [eurgonizatiVna| process for the project. This is the second time extension for this project and Staff recommends approval. G. ¢214¢15-NP009 (14-210000$3) � PADRE ISLAND-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLAND FAIRWAY ESTATES, BLOCK 27B, LOTS � Located west of South Padre |a|end Drive (PIR 22)and north of Whitecap Boulevard. � � After Staff's px*sentadon, 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 hoapprove Time Extension Item~8"for asix-month � time extension was mode by Commissioner CruU and seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal. Motion � passed. Mr. Sa|daha read Variance Request Item ^7^ into neoon1 as shown 6a|ovv. Mr. Sa|daha stated the applicant's representative submitted a request for o variance from Section 8.21.G of the Unified Development Code (UDC)that requires a5A-fontradius for uu|-de-saoaorG8feet ifthe sidewalk iotied to the curb. Mr. Sa|daho continued Airline Crossing Unit 2^ the original p|at, was recorded showing a radius of55feet. Mr. So|daha stated the variance was requested when the property owner obtained the services of ofirm to survey the property and found that the home was constructed 5feet into the front yard setback. Mr. Sa|deha continued itwas found that the property pins were set at 50 feet instead of55feet as the recorded plat showed. Mr. Sa|daha stated Staff recommended approval of the variance request. Mr. So|dmhmcontinued Jthe variance request ienot approved, the amending plat cannot be approved. Planning Commission Regular Meeting May G. 2015 Page |V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS Variance Request—Item "7" (cmnt.) 7. 0415057-NP046(15-230080020) AIRLINE CROSSING UNIT 2, BLOCK 4, LOTS 16-21 &28-33 Variance request from Section 8.2.1.G of the Unified Development Code (UDC)that requires cul-de-sacs to have a right-of-way radius of 59 feet or 56 feet if the sidewalk is tied tothe curb. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. After brief period of comments and discussion by commissioners oonc|uded, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for motion. Motion to approve Variance Request Item ^7" from Section 8.2.1.G of the Unified Development Code (UDC) was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Brase|b/n. Motion passed. Mr. Sa|daha read the related plat into record as shown below. Mr. Sa|daha stated the amending plat associated with the variance request satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code(UDC) and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommends approval. 8. 845057-NP046(15-23000028) AIRLINE CROSSING UNIT 2, BLOCK 4, LOTS 16-21 & 28-33 (AMENDING -2.O4 Located west ofAirline Road and south ofLipeaBoulevard. 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 Variance Request "Item 8^ — the amending plat of Airline Crossing Unit 2, Block 4, Lots 16-21 and 28-33, was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded byCommissioner Cru||. Motion passed. B. ZONING New Zoning Jessica Alford, Development Servioeo, addressed the commission. Mo. Alford read New Zoning Item ''91" into record as shown below. K4o. Alford stated the subject property was located within the � boundaries of the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for low density residential uses. K4m. � � Alford continued the requested rezoning bmthe"RK4-1^ Multifamily 1 District isnot consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. � 9. Case No. M515-81 —The K8mstmBhasiInvestment Trust: Achange ofzoning from the � "RS-6" Single-Family G District tothe^RK8-1^ Multifamily 1 District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from low density residential to medium density residential Planning Commission Regular Meeting May G.2O15 Page IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "9" hcomt.\ Ms. Alford presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning is to allow construction of an apartment complex. The apartment comp/ex will be the proposed Phase 11 expansion of the Wooldridge Creek Apartments on the subject property. Ms. Alford continued the expansion will consist of 145 apartments in addition to the existing 206 units located north of the subject property. Access tothe proposed expansion would be available through the existing apartment complex. Ms. Alford stated the applicant has not submitted asite plan cf the proposed expansion. Ms. Alford stated twenty-eight (28) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, seven (7) notices were mailed to owners outside the area and twelve (12) notices were returned in opposition. K8m. Alford stated Staff recommends denial of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single- Family O District iothe "RM-1^ Multifamily 1 District. After Staff's pnmmentotinn, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. After all discussion and comments concluded by commissioners, Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing. ' Jim ViUaume' Steve Roberto Rea|h/, 5934 South Staples Street and representative for the applicant: Mr. Vi||oume provided brief history ofthe property. Mr. Vi||aume stated that several years ogo, the owner acquired 40 acres of land and developed the Wooldridge Creek Unit 12 Subdivision, as well as the Wooldridge Creek Unit 13; which iaa 2D6-unitapartment complex. Mr. Vi||mumecontinued the subject property will be the location of the proposed Phase (| expansion to the existing apartment complex. Mr. Vi||aumebriefly highlighted several points for consideration of the proposed change of zoning to the "RM- 1" Multifamily District. Mr. Vi||mumestated that Phase | ufthe Wooldridge Creek Apartment complex has fitted well with the adjacent and surrounding commercial and residential developments in the subdivision and Phase |{ should also fit well. Joe Fry, 2533 Dogtooth Court: Mr. Fry stated the existing apartments cannot beconsidered high daaa because of the condition of the units. Mr. Fry continued he is very concerned what an additional apartment complex would have on home valuations and also the volume oftraffic that will be generated with the proposed Phase || expansion. Sue Ellen Fry, 2533 Dogtooth Court: Ms. Fry stated with the existing apartment complex, there are numerous issues and concerns regarding the traffic intrying toexit out ofthe apartment because residents are using the residential streets. Because of the traffic concerns,the children in the neighborhood no longer have aplace play. Trmehdumpmtmrs are not emptied onaregular basis which results intrash overflowing and blowing in the wind. Joseph Brionem, 2522 Dogtooth Court: Mr. Brionemstated that he was upset that the property is being rezoned (obuild another apartment complex inthe subdivision. Mr. Brinneestated the developer cf the apartment complex does not maintain the property and the apartments are a negative impact tothe neighborhood. Ivan Winningham, 2522Dewberry Drive: Mr. Winningham stated that because ofthe traffic problem with the apartments, residents are using Dewberry Drive as an entrance/exit to get to and from the apartment complex. Planning Commission Regular Meeting May S. 2U15 Page [V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEKAS— Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning— Item "A° (cwnL) Jo VVone|eK 5906 Raven Hill Ohws: Ms. VVoo|e|ey stated she has a concern with residents from the apartment complex looking down and into her front yard. Luis Tmrnea, 2518 Dewberry Court: Mr. Torres stated he is concerned about the safety ofthe neighborhood with the combined vehicular and pedestrian traffic into an already bad situation. Jessica Land, 2534 Dogtooth Court: Mm. Land stated one ofher greatest concerns is that the additional apartment complex will affect the property valuations of their homes and also the increase volume in traffic. Mark Harper, 2514 Wishbone Court: Mr. Harper stated he was very concerned with the traffic issues and one mfthe key factors iasafety. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for amotion. K4oUontodmnytheohangeofzoningfromthm °RS-6'^ Sing|e-Fami|y8Dietriottn (he "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District was made by Commissioner Chupe and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed. Annika Gunning, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item ^10~ into record as shown below. K4o. Gunning stated the subject property was located within the boundaries of the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for low density residential uses. Ms. Gunning continued the requested rezoning tothe ^CN'1^ Neighborhood Commercial District imnot consistent with the Future Land Use Plan. iO. Case No. D515~O2—The KAostaghasiInvestment Trust: Achange ofzoning from the "RS-O" Single-Family O District to the ''CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from low density residential uses to commercial Property is described as Lot 1, Block 1, King's Point Unit 6, located along the north side of Yorktown Boulevard between Gingerberry Drive and Loire Boulevard. Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning is to allow retail commercial and office developments. Ms. Gunning continued the applicant's intent is to develop five (5) 1.3-acre sites for nabai| commercial and office development per the land submitted land use statement and the conceptual plat submitted with the application. � Ms. Gunning stated the change ofzoning imnot compatible with the existing residential uses north of the subject property. Ms. Gunning continued that the property would be more appropriately suited for low-density or high-density residential development because of its close proximity to other commercially zoned properties. Ms. Gunning stated ifthe commission chooses(orecommend a commercial district, the "CN-2" Neighborhood Commercial District should be considered in lieu of the requested "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District. Ma. Gunning stated forty-two (42) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, eleven (11) notices were mailed toowners outside the area and nineteen (1A) notices were returned in opposition. Ms,Gunning stated Staff recommends denial of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single- Family 6 District tothe^CN-1^ Neighborhood Commercial District. Planning Commission Regular Meeting May 8.2O15 Page |V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning—Item °1Q'` <mont.\ After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for discussion and comments by commissioners. After all discussion and comments concluded by commissioners, Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing. Jim ViUaume. Steve Roberts Realty, 5Q34South Staples Street, and Representative for applicant: Mr. Vi||mume stated the subject property was previously submitted for a change ofzoning ho the "F(K4-1^ Multifamily District approximately three months ago. Mr. Vi||aummcontinued the request was withdrawn because the buyer for the apartment development terminated the contract. Mr.Vi||oumestated hemet with many ofthe residents and the discussion showed that many nfthe residents backing uptnthe subject property did not want an apartment development looking down into their backyards. Mr. Vi||mumecontinued the meeting ended with the residents' position being that they wanted the property toremain zoned as single-family residential. Mr. Vi||mume stated the highest and best use of this land is no longer single-family residential homes, but it is better suited for commercial uses. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez oo||ed fora motion. Motion to deny the change Vfzoning from the ''RS-8" Single-Family G District tothe "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District was made by Commission Lippincott and seconded by CornmismimnerCruU. Motion passed. V. PRESENTATIONS 11. Overview mfPlan CC Comprehensive Plan 2O35 Larissa Brown, Principal with the firm ofStahec Urban. addressed the commission. K4a. Brown informed commissioners of the outreach forum for the Draft Plan CC 20-Year Comprehensive Plan scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2015, 8:30 a.m. at the American Bank Center. K4m. Brown presented an overview of the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan 2035 via skype. Ms. Brown's overview highlighted three areas: Project Stetuo, Plan CC—the Big Picture and Land Use Policy Issues. After Ms. Brown's overview presentation ofthe plan concluded,the floor was opened for questions, comments and discussion by commissioners. After all quemtionm, comments and discussion concluded, no action was taken. 12. Overview ofDowntown Area Development Plan The presentation was rescheduled to the May 20, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. Ben Carlson, Director ofUrban Design with Goody Clancy, will be the presenter. Vi. DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report VU. ITEMS TQBE SCHEDULED None Planning Commission Regular Meeting May O.2O15 Page VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business, the meeting adjourned et8:3Op.m. Gil /6� 11--a�61--M. Grimsbo, P'*E., Director 4' a t e' L i a Willia Dale ms b'evelopment Services Department De relopment Services�je or Secretary to Planning Commission Re ording Secretary (x.osvovuamxApsm1.pmmnweromw/aamw2015pou0/5mmurenm50615PCwwo