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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 06/03/2015 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard Street June 3, 2015 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Philip Ramirez, Chairman Julio Dimas, Assistant Director Jeremy Baugh Development Services Fred Braselton Annika Gunning, Special Project Planner Jonas Chupe Jessica Alford, Project Manager Carl Crull Dolores Wood, Project Manager Heidi Hovda Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City Mike Lippincott Attorney Eric Villarreal, Vice Chairman* Linda Williams, Recording Secretary Marsha Williams* *Absent I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chairman Ramirez and a quorum was declared. 11. ABSENCES Eric Villarreal, Vice Chairman Marsha Williams Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 20, 2015 Meeting Motion to approve Item 1,"the May 20, 2015 minutes was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Villarreal and Commissioner Williams absent. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats Julio Dimas, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2," "3," "4," "S' 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. 0315037-NP031 (15-20000004) OLIVER'S ESTATE UNITS 1, 11, IV&V (PRELIMINARY—39.02 ACRES) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Cimarron Boulevard. 3. 0415053-P011 (15-22000015) MANHATTAN ESTATES UNIT 7 (FINAL— 16.607 ACRES) Located north of Lipes Boulevard and east of Bronx Avenue. ' Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 3.3O15 Page |V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEK8S— Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats 4. 0415056-P012 (15-22000016) VANTAGE AT UP RIVER ROAD, BLOCK 1, LOT I (FINAL— 19.74 ACRES) Located south of Up River Road and east of McKinzie Road (FM 3386). 5. 0515059-NP048 (15-20000006) LEWIS & COOK ADDITION (PRELIMINARY—7.807 ACRES) Located between Agnes Street(SH 44 Business) and SH 44 and east of Bockholt Road. Q. 0515864-NP051 (15-20080007) COUNTRY CLUB PLACE UNIT 2, BLOK 1, LOTS 1 &2(PRELIMINARY—24.59 ACRES1 Located north of IH 37 and west of Buddy Lawrence Drive. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Commissioner Hovda requested clarification as to if the commission's role in approval of plats was procedural with naoUy no real input from the commission. Commissioner Hovda asked ifthere was ever a case where the commission denied a plat and Chairman Ramirez stated that as long as the plat met all of the requiremmnta, the commission had to approve it even ifthere was opposition to the plat. Mr. Dimas � stated that State law requires review and action within thirty(30)days of plat submittal. Mr. Dimas continued � this process may behandled differently inother cities, but ifthe plats meet Technical Review Requirements � and State law even if there is opposition, the plat has to be approved. � Julian Grant, Legal Staff, clarified that once a plat has been submitted and found to meet the � requirements, the City has to take action on the plat. K4,. Grant continued that City Council has delegated this authority to the Planning Commission. After further comments and discussion concluded, Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve New Plats Items ^2'^ ~3," ^4." ^5" and ^G' was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded byCommissioner Chupe. Motion passed with Vice Chairman � Villarreal and Commissioner Williams absent. � Staff was requested to correct the applicant's name on New Plats Item '2" � Time Extensions Mr. Dimas read Time Extensions Items "T° into recorded as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated the applicant's representative submitted a letter of request for a three-month time extension to allow additional time to begin construction because of weather delays due to the rainy weather. Mr. Dimas continued this is the first request for atime extension and Staff recommends approval. 7. 8914117-NP096(14-21000024) J. C. RUSSELL FARM BLOCKS, TRACT 1, BLOCK 10, LOTS 2. 3 &6 (FINAL-4.73B Located south of Santa Elena Street and east of South Navigation Boulevard. � After Staffs preeentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being nuna, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward. Chairman Ramirez called � for motion. Motion to approve Time Extensions Item "7^for o three-month time extension was made by � Commissioner Chupmand seconded byCommissioner Broee|ton. Motion passed with Chairman Villarreal � and Commissioner Williams absent. Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 3.2O15 Page IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS Time Extensions ' Mr. Dimas read Time Extensions Item "8^ into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas mtohad the applicant's representative submitted a letter ofrequest for a six-month time extension to allow additional time hzobtain needed signatures. Mr. Dimes continued this imthe first request for a time extension and Staff recommends approval. Q. 0914123-PO26/14-22000025\ GATES ESTATE TRACT, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL—3.076 ACRES) Located north of Ocean Drive and east of Kush Lane After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being nVne, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward. Chairman Ramirez called for m motion. Motion to approve Time Extensions Item "8^ for a six-month time extension was made by CVmmisaionerCruU and seconded byCommissioner Chup*. Motion passed with Chairman Villarreal and Commissioner Williams absent. B. ZONING New Zoning Jessica Alford, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Alford read New Zoning Item ''Q^ into record as shown below. K4e. Alford stated the subject property was located within the boundaries of the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for medium density residential uses. W1o. Alford continued the requested change of zoning to the "CN-1'^ Neighborhood Commercial District is not consistent with the Futuna Land Use Plan. Q. Case No. 0615~01 —N. P. Homes, LLC: Achmnge ofzoning from the°RK84" Multifamily 1 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from medium density residential uses to commercial uses. Property is described as Lot 8, Block 1, Carroll Place Unit 7, located along the north side of Holly Road and west of Carroll Lane. Ms. Alford presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning imtVallow development ofgcommercial retail use. Ms.Alford continued the change cdzoning imfor the construction ofan8.32D-mqumrefoot Family Dollar Store. The building will bnaone-story metal building 24 feet in height with afiber cement wall panel on the storefront. K4m. Alford stated that at minimum. m Type "A" buffer of 10 feet with five points along the property lines abutting the Carroll Lane Apartments will be required. K4e. Alford stated fifteen (15) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, nine (9) notices were mailed toowners outside the area and no notices were returned. K4m. Alford stated Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning. After Staff's presentation nonduded, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners.There being none,the public hearing was opened. Andrew Ki||ium. 4QOOVVoodvvay. Suite 1125. Houston, Texas: Mr. Ki||iumaddressed the commission. Mr. Ki||ium stated he represented the potential buyer for the property and was available to answer any questions regarding the project. Mr. Ki||iumcontinued they were working closely with City staff to make sure all of the requirements are met. After Mr. Ki||ium'a comments oono|uded, the public hearing was closed. Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 3.2O15 Page IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning—Item '^9" (cont.) Chairman Ramirez asked if the buffer screening will be adequate because he has concerns regarding the 18+mhom|ena that will be loading and unloading merchandise in the middle of the night. Ms. Alford stated there will be n Type°A^ buffer yard. There will be fences with the appropriate height and the trash compactors will bebuffered with a 7-footmasonry wall. After all comments and discussion concluded, Chairman Ramirez called for amotion. Motion tVapprove the change ofzoning from the"RK4-1''Multifamily 1 District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Bmase|ton. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Villarreal and Commissioner Williams absent. Annika Gunning, Development Services, introduced Dolores VVood, Project Manager to the commission. Ms. Gunning stated that Ms. Wood is the newest addition tothe department as a Project Manager and this was her first time presenting to the commission. Ms. Gunning continued Ms. Alford and Ms. Wood are the project managers handling the zoning cases. Ms.Wood addressed the commission. Ms.Wood read New Zoning Item ^1O~ into record aashown below. Ma. Wood stated the subject property was located within the boundaries ofthe Westside Area Development Plan and is planned for light industrial uses. The requested change of zoning to the °|H~ Heavy Industrial District is not consistent with the Futuro Land Use Plan or the area development plan. 10. Case No. 0615~n2—Orion Drilling Company, LLC: Achange ofzoning from the"|L^ Light Industrial District to the "IH" Heavy Industrial District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from light industrial uses to heavy industrial uses. Property is described as being a 13.63 acre tract of land comprised of all of Lots 19A and 19B, Block 6, Roblex Industrial Area, and all of Lots 20 and 21, Block 6, Roblex Industrial Area and except the west 721.00feet Vfthe said Lot 2Olocated onthe northeast corner ofRotoRoad and Bates Drive. � K4a. Wood presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning is to allow development ofmn oil rig fabrication and assembly facility. K4o. Wood continued the applicant is proposing to construct a steel fabrication and assembly facility; specifically e facility that fabricates oil rig components and assembles oil riga. Ms. Wood stated that the subject property currently houses the company's mdministrative, enQineering, assembly and integration of drilling rig construction operations and fabrication of the oil rig steel components are done at another site within the city. Ms.Wood continued the applicant proposes to construct a 25,000 square foot building with a height of 24 feet. Ms.Wood stated ten (10) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, nine (9) notices were mailed to property owners outside the notification area and two notices were returned in favor. K4o. Wood stated Staff recommends denial of the change of zoning from the ''|L^ Light Industrial District to the"|H" Heavy Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, approve o Special Permit for the fabrication and assembly ofsteel components subject tnsix(0)conditions aaamended. Ms. Wood presented the six conditions. After Staff's presentation concluded, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Commissioner Hovda asked if the applicant was eQnemob|e to the Special Permit and Ms. Wood stated yes. Commissioner Hovda asked if there were limitations as to how long the permit would be in effect if the applicant sold the property to another entity. K4m. Gunning stated if the business changes ownership, but the use remains the same, the special permit runs with the land. CommiasionerChupm asked about having vehicular access to Flat) Road only and not to Bates Road if it would create a significant change in heavy vehicular traffic and Ms. Gunning stated the proposed Planning Commission Regular Meeting June 3,2015 Page 5 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion & Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "10" (cont.) use is not expected to significantly increase heavy vehicular traffic. Ms. Gunning continued the zoning request does not require a traffic impact analysis at this time and the traffic access will be restricted to Flato Road. After all comments and discussion by commissioners concluded, the public hearing was opened. Elizabeth Saenz, 5050 Rockford Drive, 78416: Ms. Saenz, Superintendent of the West Oso Independent School District, addressed the commission. Ms. Saenz stated she wanted to let the commission know that the school district was in favor of the Special Permit. After Ms. Saenz' comments concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to deny the change of zoning from the "IL" Light Industrial District to the "IH" Heavy Industrial District and, in lieu thereof, approve the "IL" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit subject to six (6) conditions as amended and presented by Staff was made by Commissioner Chupe and seconded by Commissioner Hovda. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Villarreal and Commissioner Williams absent. Ms. Gunning read New Zoning Item 11" into record as shown below. Ms. Gunning stated the location of the subject property and its planned use 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 and the area development plan. 11. Case No. 0615-03—Coastal Signature Homes, LLC: A change of zoning from the"ON" Office 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 Lot 2, Block 1, River Heights Subdivision, located on the east side of River Walk Drive, near the intersection with Trinity River Drive. Ms. Gunning presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning is to allow construction of a single-family house. Ms. Gunning continued there is a single-family home developed north of the subject property, south of the subject property is a retail shopping center and east of the property are single-family homes. Ms. Gunning stated under the current Unified Development Code, the "ON" Office District no longer allows single-family homes. Ms. Gunning stated forty-six (46) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, four (4) notices were mailed to property owners outside the notification area and no notices were returned. Ms. Gunning stated Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning from the "ON" Office District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District. After Staff's presentation concluded, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Commissioner Crull stated concern with other single-family houses next door zoned "ON" Office District being allowed to develop into office uses and asked if the City would rezone them for compatibility, Commissioner Crull also asked why the "RS-4.5" District was requested and Staff stated it was to allow a 20-foot front yard setback. After comments and discussion by commissioners concluded, 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 the change of zoning from the"ON"Office District to the"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Crull. Motion passed with Vice Chairman Villarreal and Commissioner Williams absent. Planning Commission Regular Meefing June 3. 2D15 Page V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT [Wa. Gunning referenced the bound copies of the Plan CC Comprehensive Han 2035 that were distributed to commissioners. Ms. Gunning stated that public comments on the plan were held at Tuesday's City Council Workshop and the public comment session will close on June 15, 2015. k4m. Gunning stated there will be another public comment workshop in about two vveeks, after which the public hearing will be scheduled. yWo. Gunning presented the dates ofJuly 8 orJuly 22 to hold a special meeting, but no final date has been selected. Chairman Ramirez stated July 22was a better date for him since the first two meeting dates were normally times that commissioners vacationed. V|. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED None VII. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business, the meeting adjourned at8:15p.m. io Dimas, Assistant Director for D te Lin Williams air Development Services Dopa�ment C)Iopment �.~_�' Secretary to Planning Commission (mnsvavomnxAncD\1.pmww/wocoww/ua/oma015poo015w/wursem6315pcwws)