HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 05/20/2015 MINUTES
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard Street
May 20, 2015
5:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS: STAFF:
Philip Ramirez, Chairman Daniel M. Grimsbo, P.E., Director
Jeremy Baugh Development Services
Fred Braselton Julio Dimas, Assistant Director
Jonas Chupe Development Services
Carl Crull Annika Gunning, Senior Project Planner
Heidi Hovda Jessica Alford, Project Manager
Mike Lippincott Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City
Eric Villarreal, Vice Chairman Attorney
Marsha Williams 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.
Chairman Ramirez welcomed new Commissioner Jeremy Baugh to the commission.
11. ABSENCES
None
Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 6, 2015 Meeting
Motion to approve Item 1," the May 6, 2015 minutes was made by Commissioner Lippincott and
seconded by Commissioner Crull. Motion passed.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action
A. PLATS
New Plats
Julio Dimas, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2," "3," "4," "Y and "6" into record as
shown below. Mr.Dimas 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. 0315028-P007 (15-22000010)
BORDEAUX PLACE UNIT 4(FINAL— 12.802 ACRES)
Located along Brooke Road between Airline Road and Bronx Avenue.
3. 0415041-P008 (15-22000011)
OSO VIEW (FINAL— 17.101 ACRES)
Located north of Wooldridge Road and west of Oso Bay.
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4. 0415041-P009(15-22000012)
FLOUR BLUFF HEIGHTS, BLOCK 5 LOT 14 (FINAL—0.316 ACRE)
Located west of Marzbacher Road between Valerie Street and Jester Street. '
5. 0415048-NP050(15-20000005)
YORKTOWN ESTATES (PRELIMINARY—70.201 ACRES)
Located east of Yorktown Boulevard and west of Cayo Del Oso.
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6. 0415054-NP044(15-21000020)
CHAMBERLIN'S SUBDIVISION, BLOCK 10, LOT 10A(FINAL REPLAT—0.511 ACRE) 1
Located south of Agnes Street and east of South Staples Street.
After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners.
There being none, the public hearing was opened.
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Sheila Weeks, 237 Valerie Street: Ms. Weeks stated she was opposed to the applicant's request
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to replat the property because she did not want her property to be included with the request. After Ms.
Weeks' comments, Chairman Ramirez asked Mr. Grant, Legal Staff, if the commission could vote
separately on New Plats Item "4" to allow Staff to further discuss with Ms. Weeks regarding her concerns
and Mr. Grant stated yes. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion on New Plats Items "2," "3," "5" and "6."
Motion to approve New Plats Items"2," "3," "5" and "6" as presented by Staff was made by Commissioner
Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Crull. Motion passed. x
After Mr. Dimas briefly met with Ms. Weeks to explain the process of why she received the public 1
notice and to further discuss her concerns, Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve New 1
Plats Item "4" was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Hovda. Motion
passed. {
B. ZONING
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New Zoning
Annika Gunning, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Gunning read New
Zoning Item "7" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the subject property was located within
the boundaries of the Flour Bluff Area Development Pian and is planned for low density residential uses.
Ms. Gunning continued the requested change of zoning to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District is
consistent with the Future Land Use Plan.
7. Case No. 0515-03—Kapavik Builders, Inc.: A change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-
Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District, not resulting in a change
to the Future Land Use Plan.
Property is described as Lots 1, 2, 17 and 18, Block 10, Laguna Vista Shores, located
along the west side of Laguna Shores Drive between Courtland Drive and Riviera Drive.
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B. ZONING
New Zoning—Item "7" (cont.)
Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change
of zoning is to reduce the front yard setbacks to accommodate construction of dwellings on non-conforming l
lots because of the lot size. Ms. Gunning stated the lot size was 5,000 square feet, which is smaller than
the required lot size of 6,000 square feet in a "RS-6" Single-Family District. Ms. Gunning stated the
applicant proposes to develop four (4) 5,000 square foot lots with single-family homes and is requesting
the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District to allow the development and meet the minimum development
standards of the setback requirements for a 20-foot front yard setback.
Ms. Gunning presented brief background information regarding the property. The property was
platted in the 1940s and was annexed into the city in 1961 as non-conforming lots. Ms. Gunning continued
the lots have never met the minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet, and at the time of annexation, the old
zoning ordinance allowed corner yard setbacks to be smaller than currently required. Ms. Gunning stated
the applicant presented,for Staffs consideration of a reduced setback along the corner streets of Courtland
and Riviera Drives, recorded deed restrictions that were filed at the time of annexation. Ms. Gunning �
continued the recorded deed restrictions allowed the 20-foot front yard setback and the five foot side yard;
but the current Unified Development Code requires non-conforming lots to comply with the setbacks/yard
requirements of 25 feet.
Ms. Gunning stated forty-four (44) 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. Ms.
Gunning stated Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District
to the"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District.
After Staffs 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.
Wayne Coleman, 217 Courtland Drive: Mr.Coleman stated he owns the property located adjacent
to the applicant's property and was opposed to the change of zoning. Mr. Coleman continued when he J
purchased his property it was with the idea of building a larger home. Mr. Coleman stated his opposition
was based on if the property lot size was reduced, more houses could be constructed on the four (4) lots
because they would be smaller and he did not want to see increased density with the smaller homes. j
David Kapavik, 4433 Maui Drive: Mr. Kapavik stated he is the owner of seven (7) lots that were
purchased to develop single-family homes. Mr. Kapavik continued when he purchased the property he did
not realize that the lot size was a problem since the property was zoned for single-family homes and he
had built on smaller lots in the Flour Bluff area in the past. Mr. Kapavik continued he met with City staff and
was told that he could apply for a variance that would allow him to build on the lots. Mr. Kapavik continued
that based on his meeting with Staff, he submitted the application and the processing fee for the variance.
Mr. Kapavik stated he was issued a conditional building permit based on the approval of the requested
variance. Mr. Kapavik stated after the permit was issued and construction was begun on the house, he
found out that he would not be able to get a variance, but he would have to request a change of zoning in
order to complete his development project. Mr. Kapavik stated that the change of zoning application fee
cost him more money.
Chairman Ramirez asked Staff for clarification as to what Mr. Kapavik was told. Ms.Gunning stated
after Staff met with Mr. Kapavik, it was found after further research that in order for Mr. Kapavik to receive
approval for a variance request from the Zoning Board of Adjustment, all five (5) findings for a variance,
including hardship, had to be satisfied. Ms. Gunning continued it was found that the Zoning Board of
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Adjustment Administrator advised all five findings could not be satisfied. After all comments and discussion
concluded, the public hearing was closed.
Chairman Ramirez called for emotion. Motion hoapprove the change ofzoning from the ^RS-6"
Single-Family 8 District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District was made by Commissioner Lippincott
and seconded byVice Chairman Villarreal. Motion passed.
Jessica Alford, Development Services, read New Zoning Item "8" into record as shown below. Ms.
Alford stated the subject property was located within the boundaries of the Westside Area Development
Plan and implanned for low density residential uses. Ms. Alford continued the requested change mfzoning
to the"ON" Office District is not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan.
8. Case No. 0515-04—Magellan Terminals Holdings, LP: Achange ofzoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 8 District tothe"{}N" Office District, resulting in a change from |ovv
density residential to professional office.
Property is described as Lot 2, Block 1, River Heights Subdivision, located on the east side
of River Walk Drive, near the intersection with Trinity River Drive.
Ms. Alford presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of
zoning imtoallow construction ofa one-story pre-engineering 15.00Osquare foot office building, which will
serve approximately one hundred-fifty(15O) employees. The office will house the plant control room and
the project will becompleted inone phase. Ms. Alford continued the applicant iarequired tVinclude oType
Abuffer yard for the proposed redevelopment; which include 5buffer points atthe east and west property
lines adjacent tothe ^R8-8^ Single-Family 8 District. The site will have proposed access to Poth Lane;
which will serve as the property's street yard. Ms. Alford stated the property is located in an abandoned
single-family subdivision located inoheavy industrial area adjacent toRefinery Row.
K4a. Alford stated the requested change of zoning would a||mvv uses that are compatible for the
proposed development and provide a land use transition between the interstate and the neighboring
industrial uses abutting the abandoned residential subdivision. Ms. Alford stated sixteen (10) notices were
mailed to property owners within the notification area, six (d) notices were mailed to owners outside the
notification area and none were returned. Ms. Alford stated Staff recommends approval ofthe change of
zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"ON" Office District.
After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners.
CommioeionerCru|| stated that the property in question was part Vfa buyout and was to be used as a
buffer. Commissioner Cru|| continued that the Future Land Use Plan should bechanged from single-family
toindustrial zoning. After all comments and discussion concluded by commissioners, Chairman Ramirez �
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opened the public hearing with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman
Ramirez called fora motion. Motion to approve the change ofzoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family G
District to the "ON" Office District was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner
CruU.
After the motion was on the floor, Chairman Ramirez stated that Staff should consider
Commissioner Crull's statement of changing the Future Land Use map for this area from residential inthe
industrial zoning since there are no homes in this area. K4m. Gunning ekyhed Staff will be amending the
Future Land Use map inthe future aspart ofthe Plan CCComprehensive Plan process. After all comments
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and discussion concluded, the motion passed.
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B. ZONING
New Zoning
K8a. Alford read New Zoning Item "Q~ into record as shown below. K4e. Alford stated the subject
property was located within the boundaries of the Central Business Area Development Plan and is planned
for commercial and mixed commercial uses. The proposed change Vfzoning isconsistent with the Future
Land Use Plan and the Central Business Area Development Plan.
§. Case No. 8515~05-Bayfront Medical Plaza, LP: Achange ofzoning from the
"CR-1" Resort Commercial District to the "Cl" Intensive Commercial District, not resulting
in a chancle to the Future Land Use Plan.
Property is described as being a 0.98 acre tract of land out of a portion of Lots 1 through
11, Jones Shoreline Business Lots, a portion of Share 7, Tract B, WS. Harney Tract, a
portion nflands reclaimed bythe Bay Front Protection Work, and oportion ofLot 1. Water
Block 3, Central Wharf and Warehouse Co.'s' Subdivision, located along the west side of
Shoreline Boulevard between Kinney Street and Born Street.
Ms. Alford presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of
zoning is to allow for reduced setbacks that are more conducive with an urban design for a five-story hotel.
Ms. Alford stated the proposed hotel would be designed and located in close proximity to the property line
on Shoreline Boulevard to maximize hotel patron access to approximately 20 acres of City park land and a
12-acre public beach, both which are located across Shoreline Boulevard from the property.
Ma.Alford stated the proposed multi-story hotel will depart from the long standing requirement Vfa
minimum 204boiwide lush landscaped setback along Shoreline Boulevard to m zero setback with no
landscaping, and instead a five-story building fagade that will be constructed at the property line.
Ms. Alford stated nineteen (19) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area,
four (4) to owners outside the notification area and no notices were returned. Ms. Alford stated Staff
recommends approval of the change of zoning from the "CR-1" Resort Commercial District to the "Cl"
Intensive Commercial District.
After Staff's presentation concluded, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by
commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened with noone coming forward. Chairman
Ramirez called for amotion. Motion tnapprove the change ofzoning from the"CR-1" Resort Commercial
District tuthe ''C|" Intensive Commercial District was made byCommissioner Hovdaand seconded by
CommissionerBrame|ton. Motion passed.
V. PRESENTATION
10. Overview ofDowntown Area Development Plan
Ben Carlson, Director of Urban Design with Goody Clancy,addressed the commission. Mr.Carlson �
presented an overview of the draft Downtown Area Development Plan themes and implementation
iniUativea, technical findings on office, hotel and retail market Vppodunihee, development ecunnmiom,
transportation and implementation strategies.
After &1r. Car|amn'o overview presentation cono|uded, the floor was opened for questions,
comments and discussion bycommissioners. After all questions, comments and discussion concluded, no
action was taken.
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VL DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Dan Grimsbo, Development Services Director, addressed the commission. Mr. Grimsby stated
Staff is trying to find a tentative date to schedule a special meeting to receive public comments on the two
draft plans. Mr. Grimsbo stated a final date will be presented at the June 3, 2015 meeting.
VII. ITEMS T4 BE SCHEDULED
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Development Ser v es Department Dev lopment Services De artment
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