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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard Street
September 9, 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 Yankee, Senior
Heidi Hovda Project Planner
Mike Lippincott Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City
Eric Villarreal, Vice Chairman Attorney
Marsha Williams Dolores Wood, Project Manager
Planner
Linda Williams, Recording Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice Chairman Villarreal and a quorum was
declared.
11. ABSENCE
Philip Ramirez, Chairman
Carl Crull
Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 26, 2015 Meeting
Motion to approve Item 1," the August 26, 2015 minutes was made by Commissioner Lippincott
and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and Commissioner
Crull absent.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action
A. PLATS
New Plats
Julio Dimas, Development Services, read New Plats Items "2" through "4" 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.
2. 0716103-NP082 (15-21000030)
WILDCAT INDUSTRIAL PARK, BLOCK 2, LOT 8 (FINAL—3.669 ACRES)
Located west of Southern Minerals Road and south of Leopard Street.
3. 0715104-NP083 (15-21000031)
WEST END ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 4A(FINAL REPLAT—0.473 ACRE)
Located north of Leopard Street and east of State Highway 288.
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4. 0815118-NP090 (15-21000033)
FIRST DEFENSE SELF-STORAGE TRACT, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL—3.89 ACRES)
Located north of Brooke Road and west of Rodd Field Road.
After Staff's pneeentaUon, 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. Vice Chairman Villarreal called for amotion. Motion toapprove New Plats Items ^2^through ~4^
was made byCommissioner Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with
Chairman Ramirez and Commissioner CruUabsent.
Vice Chairman Villarreal requested that the record reflect Commissioner Bnase|tonabstained from
the discussion and action taken on New Plats ^G."
Mr. Dimas read New Plats [hem ^S^ into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas ebabad the plat satisfied
all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the Technical Review Committee
recommends approval.
5. 0815122-NP094(15-20000009)
RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY— 195.3 ACRES)
Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Rodd Field Road.
After Staff's preeantabon, 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
dosed. Vice ChaimanW|l arrealcalled for a motion. Motion to approve New Plats Item '5^was made hy
Commissioner Chupaand seconded byCommissioner Baugh. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and
Commissioner Cru|| absent and Commissioner Braoe|tunabstained.
Wastewater Lot/Acreage Fee Exemption
Mr. Dimas read Wastewater Lot/Acreage Fee Exemption Item ^6^ into record as shown below. Mr.
Dimas stated the plat satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code(UDC)and the Technical
Review Committee recommends approval.
6. 0815116-PO29<15-22000034\
CAH-DHL COMMERCIAL TRACTS, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL—5.89 ACRES)
Located east of Interstate Highway 69 at County Road 50.
After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners.
There being none, the public hearing was opened with noone coming forward. Vice Chairman Villarreal
called for motion. Motion to approve Wastewater Lot/Acreage Fee Exemption Item ^6^ was made by
Commissioner Chupeand seconded byCommissioner Baugh. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and
Commissioner Cru|| absent.
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Wastewater Lot/Acreage Fee Exemption (cont.)
Mr. Dimas read Wastewater Lot/Acreage Fee Exemption Item ^7^ into record as shown
below. Mr. Dimas stated the applicant is requesting m waiver of the public infrastructure improvements as
required by the Technical Review Committee and an exemption of the wastewater |ot/acraeQeheee. Mr.
Dimas read Wastewater Lot/Acreage Fee Exemption Item"7"into record as shown below.Mr. Dimas stated
the applicant is requesting a waiver of the public infrastructure improvements as required by the Technical
Review Committee and enexemption ofthe wastewater lot/acreage fees,
7. Request for aWaiver ofSanitary Sewer Infrastructure Construction per Section
8.2.7.B.1.dii of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and an exemption from the
Wastewater Lot/Acreage Fees in accordance with Section 8.5.2.G of the UDC
Mr. Dimas stated the request for the waiver was based on the fact that the location of the existing
infrastructure is not in close proximity to the property site where a can be made. The applicant is proposing
(oconstruct anon-site wastewater septic tank facility. Mr. Dimas stated Staff recommends approval nfthe
waiver and exemption request and the request has to receive final approval by City Council.
After Staff's presmntaUon, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners.
After a comments and discussion ended by commissioners, the public hearing was opened.
Murray Hudoon, Urban Engineering, 2725 Svvontner Drive, addressed the commission. Mr.
Hudson stated herepresented the applicant and stated that asanitary sewer agreement would besubmitted
that City Council has to also approve, Mr. Hudson continued the agreement would stipulate that if
wastewater services become available within the next fifteen (15) yearo, the applicant has to connect to
those services and the waived fees would be applicable atthe time ofconnection.
There being nofurther comments, the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman Villarreal called
for a motion. Motion to approve Wastewater Lot/Acreage Fee Exemption Item ^Y~ao presented by Staff
was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Baugh. Motion passed with
Chairman Ramirez and Commissioner Cru|| absent.
B. ZONING
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Dolores Wood, Development Servioee, addressed the commission. Ms. Wood read New Zoning
Item ^8^ into record as shown below. W1o. Wood stated the subject property was located within the
boundaries ofthe Westside Area Development Han and is planned for low density residential and mobile
home uses. Ms. Wood continued the proposed change of zoning to "RV^ Recreational Vehicle District
consistent with adopted Future Land Use Plan and the area plan.
8. Case No. O815~84~ Cheryl McLaughlin and Hatch, LLC: Achange nfzoning from the
"RMH^ Manufactured Home District and the"RS-6" Single-Family 8 District tothe "RV"
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3O14OOOg41. Official Public Records, NueceaCounty, Texas and being aportion ofa �
called 1.13acre tract conveyed toJohn A. McLaughlin amrecorded inVolume 1828.
Page 244, Deed ReoonJo, NuemamCounty. Texas, located at 3101 Up River Road
between Westgate Drive and Pm|nn Drive.
Mm. Wood presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of
zoning is to allow expansion and upgrades to an existing RV park. K4o. Wood stated the applicant is
proposing to rezone three adjoining land tracts totaling 9.16 acres in area. The existing land use on the
three tracts consists of RV park uses. limited mobile home park use and vacant property. The number of
existing RVspaces imcurrently 135. The rezoning will eliminate the mobile home park use and expand the
RV park use. The total number ofRV parking spaces is planned for 200. K4a. Wood continued that the
applicant intends to improve the overall site with respect to site access, available utilities and other support
systems to comply with City codes and ordinances as well as applicable industry guidelines.
Ms. Wood stated thirty-seven (37) notices were mailed to owners within the notification area, mix
(0) notices were mailed to owners outside the notification area and no notices were returned in favor or
opposition. Ms.Wood continued that Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning from the"RMH"
Manufactured Home District and "RS-6" Single-Family U District to the ^RV^ Recreational Vehicle Park
District.
After Staff's presentation, Vice Chairman Villarreal opened the floor for comments and discussion
by commissioners. After a brief discussion, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and
the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman Villarreal called for amotion. Motion boapprove the change
of zoning from the"RK4H'^ Manufactured Home District and the ~IRS-G" Single-Family 6 District to the ~RV"
Recreational Vehicle Park District was made byCommissioner Chupeand seconded by Commissioner
Hnvdo. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and CommiasionerCru|| absent.
AnnikmGunning Yankee, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Yankee read
New Zoning Item "Q^ into record as shown below. W1m. Yankee atehad the subject property was \Vogtmd �
within the boundaries of the Northwest Area Development Plan and is planned for low density residential �
uses. Ms.Yankee continued the proposed change ofzoning ho"RK4-1~Multifamily 1 District isnot consistent �
with adopted Future Land Use Plan or the Northwest Area Development Plan.
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9. Case No. 0915-07 —Al Development, Inc.: Achan8e ofzoning from the"RS-6" Single-
Family 0 District to the°F<K4-1" Multifamily 1 District, resulting in m change tothe Futuna
Land Use Plan from low to medium density residential uses.
Property is described as being a 14.25 acre tract of land out of a 91.594 acre tract of land
as recorded in Document No. 2012060691, Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas,
|Vuabad approximately 26Ofeet south of Northwest Boulevard (F&1 624) between CR 73
and FM188&.
K4m. Yankee 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 applicant is proposing a 160-unit gated
apartment complex consisting of twenty (20) buildings with eight (8) units each. Aonosm to the site will be
from an abutting property zoned "CG-2" fronting on Northwest Boulevard. Ms. Yankee stated the subject
property and all adjacent properties are vacant. K4o. Yankee stated five(5) nnUoea were mailed to
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owners within the notification area and five (G) noti��� ��nym�i|edhmovvn�rsoutsidethenot�oahonanaa` '
and nonotices were returned. Ms. Yankee stated Staff recommends approval ofthe requested change of
zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 0 District tothe^RK4-1^ Multifamily 1 District. Ms. Yankee continued
that multifamily development on the subject property would provide a transitional land use against future
single-family development and would provide a higher density of residential units closer to commercial uses
onNorthwest Boulevard (FM S24).
Vice Chairman Villarreal opened the OuVr for comments and discussion by commissioners,
Commissioner Baugh asked Jthe applicant owned the property that would allow access onto FM824and
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Ms. Yankee stated yes, and also, the property will have tobeplatted.
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Commissioner Williams asked if there was sewer available to the property and Ms. Yankee stated
there was o sewer main on FM 1889 and Mr. Dimas added that there was no service off of FM 024.
Commissioner Williams asked who will pay for installing the sewer line and Mr. Dimas stated that otsome
point. the City may be able to participate in an off-site project, but the applicant can possibly request m
waiver if providing sewer service is not feasible. Mr. Dimas continued the availability ufsewer service will
befully reviewed during the platting process.
After all comments and discussion concluded by commissioners, Vice Chairman Villarreal opened
the public hearing with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman Villarreal
called for amotion. Motion to approve the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the
"RIM-1" Multifamily 1 District was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner
Brome|ton. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and Commissioner Cru|| absent.
Ms. Wood read New Zoning Item ^1O^ into record amshown below. Ms. Wood stated the subject
property was located within the boundaries of the PorUAirporUVio|etArea Development Plan and is the
proposed change of zoning is consistent with both the adopted Future Land Use Plan and the area
development plan,
10. Case No. O915~$2—D. LJohnson: Achange ofzoning from the"|L^ Light Industrial
District to the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit for a heavy industrial
use (concrete batch plant), not resulting in a change to Future Land Use Plan.
Property is described as being Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1, Rhew Industrial Tracts Unit 1,
located on the east side of Rhew Road approximately 1,000 feet south of Leopard Street.
Ms.Wood presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of
zoning is toallow for aconcrete batch plant; which is considered a heavy industrial use. Ms. Wood
continued that heavy industrial uses are permitted in the "IL" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit.
Ms.Wood stated the applicant is proposing to operate a temporary concrete batch plant on site; which will
baapproximately fifty-four (G4)feet inheight. Ms. Wood explained that the word ''temporary^ referenced �
with a concrete batch plant refers to the portability of the plant itself. K8m. Wood stated in the revised
conditions that were read into record associated with the change of zoning, the amount of concrete that
could be produced per day was increased from 500h» 600 cubic yards and the hours of operation was
changed from to
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Ms.Wood stated eight(8) notices were mailed to owners within the notification area, one(1) notice
was mailed outside the area and three(3)were returned infavor. Ms.Wood stated recommended approval �
of the change of zoning from the ^|L^ Light Industrial District to the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with o �
Special Permit subject tVnine(Q)conditions. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments
and discussion bycommissioners. �
Commissioner Baugh asked if there were any requirements for maintaining the streets because of �
the heavy equipment and trucks that would be traveling onand off the property and Ms. Wood stated no. �
CommieoionerChupe asked about the speed limit on this road and the applicant responded it was 40 miles �
per hour, After further comments and discussion by commissioners oonduded, the public hearing was
opened.
Ramiro K4uhoz. 381OAndrea Lane, addressed the commission. Mr. K8uhozstated there will betwo
to three 18-wheelers that would be entering and departing the plant transporting aggregate sand.
Commissioner Chupe stated the reason he was asking about the road was because his company is working �
with the Texas Department of Transportation on installing some type of striping on the road entrance to the �
plant that the larger 18-vvhee|ermwill betraveling. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public |
hearing was closed.
Vice Chairman Villarreal called for amotion. Motion boapprove the change ofzoning from the^|L^ �
Light Industrial District to the ^|L/SP^ Light Industrial District with a Special Permit subject to the nine (Q)
conditions as revised, was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott.
Ms.Yankee read New Zoning Item ^1\^ into record aoshown below. Ms.Yankee stated the subject �
property lmplanned for medium density residential uses. Ma. Yankee continued the proposed change mf �
zoning to the"ON" Office District is not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan.
11. Case No. 0915-03—TKVFPartners, LLC: Achange ofzoning from the'`RyW-1" �
K4ukihami|y1 District to the "ON" Office District, resulting in a change hothe Futuna Land
Use Plan from medium density residential to professional office uses.
Property is described as being Lot 1 1-D, Block 4, Parkdale Village, located on the
southwest corner nfMildred Drive and VVhataburgerWay.
Ms. Yankee presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change
of zoning is to allow development of professional office use. Ms. Yankee continued the applicant is
proposing to either sell or lease the property that can be used for an office for an inmurance, medical or
legal use. Ms. Yankee stated the applicant isthe owner ofall ofthe property fronting onto VVhatehurger
Way and has constructed a parking lot on adjacent properties with access onto the private street. Ms.
Yankee stated the proposed rezoning would not negatively impact the adjacent residential properties, even
though it is not consistent with the Future Land Use Plan's designation of a medium density residential use.
Ms. Yankee continued that a commercial driveway onto Mildred Drive will most likely happen which would
oracde additional non-residential traffic into the neighborhood, but traffic of office uses is often minimal.
Ms. Yankee stated twenty-two (22) notices were mailed to owners within the notification area, five
(5) tnowners outside the notification area and no notices were received. K4a. Yankee continued Staff
recommends approval of the change of zoning from the ^RK4-1^ Multifamily 1 District to the "ON" Office
District. After Staff's presentation concluded, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by
commissioners.
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Commissioner Williams asked what was the existing zoning and Ms. Yankee stated the property
was currently zoned for a multifamily use. Vice Chairman Villarreal asked about the proposed driveway on
Mildred Drive and whether the applicant could use the existing driveway. Ms. Yankee stated the existing
driveway could be used, but the driveway would have to be in compliance with commercial driveway
standards. Commissioner Braselton stated he lived in that neighborhood at one time and he understood
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the concerns of the home owners in the subdivision. After all comments and discussion by commissioners x
concluded, the public hearing was opened.
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Myron Grossman,446 Robert Drive: Mr.Grossman stated he was the representative for the owner.
Mr. Grossman continued that 95 percent of the property surrounding this site is commercial and this
property would add to what currently exists. Mr. Grossman stated a dental, insurance or a doctor's office t
would be a great use for this property. Mr. Grossman continued the Whataburger building is now a medical
facility and the requested change of zoning would complete this small portion of property.
James Bures, 4510 Mildred Drive: Mr. Bures stated the rezoned property would be directly in front
of his home. Mr. Bures stated he has been in his home for forty(40)years and he is very concerned about
what the addition of another commercial use would do to their neighborhood. Mr. Bures stated expressed
concern regarding the ability to enter and leave the subdivision. Mr. Bures continued that Whataburger
Way was closed and the eastern end of the street was turned to a right-turn only. The subject property is
already located at a dead-end street. Mr. Bures stated there is also a problem with the trash dumpsters
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that are located at the end of Whataburger Way and the only entrance would be the one that fronts his
property. Mr. Bures continued that several lots along his street were previously rezoned to a commercial
use to allow for a parking lot. Mr. Bures stated he was opposed to the requested change of zoning.
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Juan Menchaca, 4506 Mildred Drive: Mr. Menchaca voiced his concerns regarding the change of
zoning and felt if the zoning was approved, property valuations would be lowered and the overall impact to
the neighborhood would not be good. Mr. Menchaca stated concerns with utility line breaks as a result of
the new Walgreens and that he was also opposed to the requested change of zoning. After all comments
and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed.
Vice Chairman Villarreal called for a motion. Motion to approve the change of zoning from the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the "ON" Office District was made by Commissioner Chupe and seconded
by Commissioner Baugh. After the motion was on the floor, further comments and discussion ensued.
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Commissioner Williams asked if there was a height restriction and Ms. Yankee stated the height of
the structure could be up to 45 feet. Commissioner Williams asked what the maximum was that could be
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constructed with a parking lot and Ms.Yankee stated that none-story or atwo-story building could possibly y
be constructed.
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Commissioner Braselton stated he once lived in this neighborhood and he did not think the change n
of zoning would be good for the neighborhood. Commissioner Braselton continued that with the existing
zoning being multifamily, there are still a lot of things that can be done with the current zoning like a duplex y
use. After further discussion and comments concluded, Vice Chairman Villarreal called for a roll call vote.
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New Zoning—Item °11" (oont.)
Motion passed with Commissioners BauAh, Chupe. Hovdaand Vice Chairman Villarreal voting
yes, Commissioners Bnasm|tun. Lippincott and Williams voting no and Chairman Ramirez and
Commissioner CruUabsent.
Planned Unit Development
Ms. Yankee read Planned Unit Development Item ^12^ into record aashown below. Ms. Yankee
stated the subject property is planned for medium density residential uses. Ms. Yankee continued the
proposed change ofzoning tothe "F{S'TN/PU[)/|O^Townhouse District with a Planned Unit Development
Overlay and Island Overlay isconsistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan.
12. Case No. 0915~04—Padre Island Coastal Homes, LLC: Achange ofzoning from the
~FlS-6/|OSingle Family 6District with mnOverlay tmthe~F<S-TH/PUb/|(]^Townhouse
District with o Planned Unit Development Overlay and an Island {}vmr|ay, not resulting in
a change to the Future Land Use Plan.
Property is described as being Lots 6 and 7, Block 3, Padre Island-Corpus Christi Section
E' located on the south side ofRunning Light Drive.
Ms. Yankee presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change
ofzoning ietVallow construction ofotownhouse development ofsix (6) units. Ms. Yankee continued the
applicant's intent is to use the units for individually ownership and as daily rental tovvnhomes.
Ms. Yankee stated the layout of the townhouse development slightly deviates from the standard
subdivision requirements,- therefore, the developer is using a Planned Unit Development (PUD) which will
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commit them to a site plan that cannot be significantly changed without a public hearing.
K4a. Yankee stated twenty-five (25) notices were mailed in owners within the notification area and
five (5) tuowners outside the notification area and two (2) notices were received totaling Q.3G percent
opposed with noreason stated. Ms.Yankee continued Staff recommends approval ofthe change ofzoning
from the ''RS-S/|(]^ Single-Family 0 District with an Island Overlay tothe ''RS-TH/PUD/|0'' Townhouse
District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay and Island Overlay subject to ten (10) conditions which
were read into record.
After Staff's presentation concluded, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by
commissioners. Commissioner BnaaeKonasked how the proposed PUD would meet the required number
ofparking spaces and also meet the 44percent open space. Ms. Yankee stated the parking will beunder
the units and the water will bepart ofthe open space.
Vice Chairman Villarreal asked who will enforce no parking on the private streets and will the City
be able to enforce the parking associated with the short-term rentals. K4m. Yankee stated City Code
Enforcement staff will enforce the parking. After all comments and discussion by commissioners concluded,
the public hearing was opened with noone coming forward and the public hearing was closed.
Vice Chairman called for amotion. Motion to approve the change ofzoning from the ^RS-0/|[)^
Single Family 6 District with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/PUD/10" Townhouse District with a Planned
Unit Development Overlay and an |a|ond Overlay was made byCommissioner Chupeand seconded by
CommieaionerHovdo. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and Commissioner CruUabsent.
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Planned Unit Development—Item "12" (cont.)
Mr. Dimas read Planned Unit Development Item 13"into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated
the plat satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the Technical Review
Committee recommends approval.
13. 0615087-P019(15-22000023)
RUNNING LIGHT PUD (FINAL REPLAT—0.58 ACRE)
Located north of Whitecap Boulevard and west of Leeward Drive.
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. Vice Chairman Villarreal called for a motion. Motion to approve Planned Unit Development Item
"13" was made by Commissioner Chupe and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed with
Chairman Ramirez and Commissioner Crull absent.
Vice Chairman Villarreal recessed the meeting at 6:40 p.m. for a short break due to the expected
length of the meeting. The meeting resumed at 7:05 p.m.
V. DISCUSSION ACTION ON PLAN CC COMPREHENISIVE PLAN 2035 (PRESENTED AT THE
AUGUST 12 AUGUST 26, 2015 MEETINGS)
Ms.Yankee stated at the August 26, 2015 meeting,the commission requested Staff to review again
Comments 6 and 11 for rewording and to be presented at the September 9, 2015 meeting. Ms. Yankee
continued that at the last meeting, review of the commissioners' comments ended at Comment 28. For
commission approval, Staff will be presenting commissioners' Comments 6 and 11 and Comments 29
through 65 for approval.
Comment 6: Element 3— Resource Efficiency:
Goal 4: "Add "clean-energy"
First Policy - Edited the goal to read: "Make renewable and clean-energy options
available to homes and businesses."
Second Policy edited by adding: "Ensure residents and businesses are aware of the
energy options available to them."
Motion to approve Staff's recommendations for Comment 6 as revised was made by
Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Hovda. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez
and Commissioner Crull absent.
Comment 11: Goal 8:
Goal was edited to read: "The design of new developments promotes a broader sense of
neighborhood and community rather creating isolated developments with a lack of
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Motion to approve Staff's recommendations for Comment 11 as revised was made by
Commissioner Huvdoand seconded byCommissioner Chupa. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and
Commissioner CruUabsent.
Comment 2Q- Element 8— Futuna Land Use, Zoning and Urban Design — First phrase was
revised to read: "Corpus Christi's grown has revitalized older parts of the oih/ and established
new neighborhoods in the south side and northwest areas—"
Motion to approve Staff's recommendation for Comment 29 as revised was made by
Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Baugh. W1cdiVn passed with Chairman Ramirez
and CVmmiasionerCruU absent.
Comment 30 - Page 37' Future Lend Use DeOnitionm — Tranoihon District: Chairman Ramirez
was concerned with the term "Transition District," and requested Staff to change the phrase"leave
this area" to "relocate bmanother anma.,' Staff recommended the change as suggested.
Motion to approve the recommendation for Comment 30 as revised was made by Commissioner
Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Baugh. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and
Commissioner Cru|| absent.
Regarding Comment 31, Commissioner Bnaoe|ton stated concern with "promoting" infill in that the
City would push for it and stated that it is hard to find enough land available for redevelopment to
build houses.
Regarding Commissioner's Cru|| comment on the "Transition Districts," Staff did not recommend m
change, but noted that the Transition District implies more planning work would be needed for these
areas.
Regarding Commissioner's Brame|ton comment on lofty goals and ooet. Staff did not recommend a
chmnge, but stated comprehensive plans do not have costs associated with their ideas.
Commissioner Brao*|ton stated that businesses make a plan and it starts with a budget.
Commissioner Lippincott added that the plan's goals are something to aim for. Further discussion
Vonurred, but no change isrecommended.
Comment 45 - Bement 2— Natural Systems, Parks & Recreation: Goal 8—Staff recommended
recommended adding "And beaches" in the goal and policy bullet No. 1. Goal: Perkn,
Policy was revised: "Provide adequate resources for basic maintenance and
operation of all parkm, spaces, as discussed in the Parks and Recreation Master P|an, and
enforcement of City regulations that protect the quality of these public spaces."
Motion to approve the recommendation for Comment 45 as revised was made byCommissioner
Chupe and seconded by Commissioner Braee|ton. K4ohnn passed with Chairman Ramirez and
CommimmionerCru|| absent.
Comment 4G— Element 4: Housing &Neighborhoods:
Page 2O. Add toGoal 6. 3rd bullet point—"To keep them safe and free from crime.
Motion to approve Comment 46 as revised was made by Commissioner Hovda and seconded by
CummiemionerChupe. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and Commissioner CruUabsent.
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Comment 47 - Bement 5—Diversifying the Eonnomy& Strengthening the Workforce: Page 24,
Add toGoal 5 — Develop partnership between industry and |ome| education systems hmdevelop
programs that provide training necessary h) meet the demands. Staff recommended no change
because Goal 5 was covered inGoal 6' 4th bullet.
Comment 49 — Bement 7 —Community Infrastructure, Facilities & Services: Staff recommended
rewording amfollows: ^Bui|dinga, facilities and open mpacea, both public and privoha, company
with all laws and regulations re-garding accessibility for persons with disabilities as
required"was added and ADAstandards" �.vasg deleted.
Motion to approve Staff's recommendation for Comment 49 as revised by was mad* by
Commissioner Hovda and seconded byCommissioner Braaekon. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez
and Commissioner Cru|| absent.
Comment 50 regarding underground electrical service: Page 30. Goal 9 was withdrawn by
CommiamionerBrone|ton.
Regarding Comment 51 by Commissioner Bramekon, Staff orthe Planning Commission did not
recommend a change to the idea of having"high quality design standards for private development."
Staff explained that standards are developed through public processes in adopting zoning
regulations and that design standards are more about creating ahigh quality public realm through
commercial development standards.
Comment 52: Page 33, Lend Use Principles: Staff recommended adding the phase "Promote
the location of multifamily development where there is nearby aocaem to retail services and
public tranaportation...~
Motion to approve Staffs recommendation for Comment 52 as remised was made by �
CommimeionerBraoe|ton and seconded byCommissioner Baugh. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez �
and Commissioner{}ru|| absent. �
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Comment 53, Page 33: Land Use Principles under Mixed Use Centera— Staff recommended to
change '^provide" to "pmommote" rather than ho ^accept.^ �
K8Vhon to approve Staffs recommendation for Comment 53 as revised was made by
Commissioner Brase|ton and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with Chairman
Ramirez and Commissioner CruUabsent,
Comment 54 — Page 33: Land Use Principles under Efficient Development Patterns: Planning
Commission discussedand
deleting "leapfrog." Staff did not agree with this recommendation.
Motion tVapprove the recommendation for Comment 54am revised was made by Commissioner
Braea|tVn and seconded by Commissioners Lippincott. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and
CommismionarCru|| absent.
Comment 55—Page 33, Land Use Principles under Efficient Development Patterns—fourth bullet
point — "Use annexation powerslot &0
to promote orderly and efficient development |nthe ETJ.
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Staff recommended no change based on Comment 55 and to leave the deleted phrase in place.
Staff recommended no change based on Comment 55 and to leave the deleted phrase in place.
After a brief discussion by commissioners regarding Stuff's recommendation to leave the original wording
in p|aoy. Vice Chairman called for a roll call vote
Motion to approve deleting the phrase "combined with minimum lot size in zoning and
infrastructure policy" from Comment 55 was made by Commissioner Brase|ton and seconded by
Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with Commissioners Baugh, Brome|ton. Lippincott and Williams
voting yes, Vice Chairman Villarreal, Commissioners Chupaand Hovdovoting noand Chairman Ramirez
and Commissioner Cru|| absent.
Comment 56—Page 33, Land Use Principles under"Environment and Resilience"—second bullet
point: "Preserve public land around creeks and drainage . . . |and.^
Staff recommended nochange. After ebrief discussion, Vice Chairman called for amotion. Motion |
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toapprove the recommendation for Comment 56 by revising the sentence by inserting "public" after
Preserve was made byCommissioner Bnaee|hon. Motion died due tolack ofasecond.
Comment S7 — Page 36^ Futuna Land Use Definitions: Single Family is one (1) house per lot. All
others are variations of Multi-Family i.e. low density(2-4 units) medium density(8-20 units)etc,
Motion to approve Staff's recommendation for Comment 57 as presented was made by
Commissioner Bnaae|tmn and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with Chairman
Ramirez and Commissioner Cru|| absent.
Comment 58 — Page 50 — Add some specific language with regard to the periodic review by city
leaders. Estab ish a ea. to r view and-update-the plan on annual k;� i ; ,;__ 'k-+ + Fm
(annual),-m4dterni44-yearo-�and 1-S sp-4i-objeQUves- Staff recommended to
a"" " r~'^x to `^o~' 2: '^~`'e`` and update the r'a'' on an a'^'u~ basis, 'd~''~'y^'g short-
term, medium-term and long-term goals with specific objectives."
''—^tenn, mned|umm-tennand |ong-tenngoa|smithspsc|hcmbdect|ves." �
Motion to approve Staffs recommendation for Comment 58 as presented was made by �
Commissioner Hovdaand seconded byCommissioner Chupe. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez and �
Commissioner Cru|| absent.
Comments 59 through O@ were presented by Staff — no changes were made. Commissioners
concurred with Staff's recommendations and novote was taken.
Ms.Yankee stated that Pages 20 through 23 on the Planning Comm issioners'comment sheet were
Staff's recommendations based Vnthe public comments.
Ms.Yankee read Comments 1. 4. 13 and 18into record. Comments 25 through 38were presented
by power point presentation. After Staff's presentation oonduded, the floor was opened for comments
and discussion bycommissioners. After further discussion concluded, Vice Chairman Villarreal called for
o motion. Motion toapprove Staff's recommendations for Public Comments 1 through 38 was made by
Commissioner Brase|tonand seconded byCommissioner Hovda. Motion passed with Chairman Ramirez
and Commissioner Cru|| absent.
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