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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 11/18/2015 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers 1201 Leopard Street November 18, 2015 5:30 P.M. STAFF: COMMISSIONERS: Daniel M. Grimsbo, P.E., Director Philip Ramirez, Chairman Development Services Eric Villarreal, Vice Chairman Julio Dimas, Assistant Director Jeremy R. Baugh Development Services Fred Braselton Annika Gunning Yankee, Senior Project Jonas Chupe Planner Carl Crull Julian Grant, Senior Assistant City Heidi Hovda Attorney Mike Lippincott Dolores Wood, Project Manager Marsha Williams Catherine Garza, Recording Secretary *Absent I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Philip Ramirez and a quorum was declared. 11. ABSENCES Jonas Chupe Marsha Williams Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting of November 4, 2015 Motion to approve Item "'I" was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion passed with Commissioner Hovda absent. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats Chairman Ramirez informed the Commission that New Plat Items "4" and "5"would be acted upon last. Julio Dimas, Development Services, read New Plats, Items"2", "T', "6", "T', "8", "9" and "10" 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. 0414046-P011 (14-22000010) FLOUR BLUFF SCHOOL TRACT, BLOCK 3, (FINAL REPLAT—44.73 ACRES) Located south of Purdue Road and west of Waldron Road. 3. 0715106-NP085(15-21000032) BLUCHER SUBDIVISION "A," LOT 10 (FINAL— 1.286 ACRES) Located west of Waco Street and north of Kinney Street. Planning Commission Minutes November 18. 2O15 Page IV, PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats (cont.) E[ 1015143-NP109M5-21000042\ SCHATZEL TRACT, BLOCK 1, LOT 1A(FINAL—2.63 ACRES) Located south of Kinney Street between Chaparral Street and Water Street, 7. i015144-P836(15-220@8042) LAGUNA VISTA SHORES, BLOCK 14, LOT 1 R(FINAL REPLAT—0.23 ACRE) Located at the southwest corner of Buena Vista Drive and Laguna Shores Road. 8. iVi5145-NP111M5-2O0QWQ1O\ INCARNATE WORD SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY-26.32 ACRES) Located west of South Staples Street(FM 2444) and south of Lipes Boulevard. 9. 1015147-NP113(15-21000043) CHELSEA, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL— 13.814 ACRES) Located north of Wooldridge Road and east of Rodd Field Road. 10. 1015148-NPI14(15-21000044) HIGHWAY VILLAGE SECTION 2. BLOCK 2. LOTS 2F< &4R (FINAL REPLAT-2.227 Located east of McKinzie Road and south of Leopard Street. After Staffs presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. Katherine Dain, 4759 Ocean Drive: Ms. Dain does not oppose New Plat hem "2^^ but would like to know if it would affect her husband's business in any way. Her husband owns the Domino's Pizza at 2602 Waldron Road, which is surrounded an all sides by Flour Bluff School. Mr. Dimas stated there should be no impact since they are just redefining what is already within the property. With no one a|ae coming forward for public comment. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. N1uUon to approve New Plats, Items ''2''. °3'^. ^0^^^ ^7"' ''8". "9^ and °10" was mode by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Baugh. Motion passed with Commissioner Hovda absent. Mr. Dimas read New Plat Item ^4" into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated the plat satisfies all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC)and State Law and the Technical Review � Committee recommends approval. 4. 0815112-PD26(15-22000031) ALFRED BARTHLOME'S ACRE TRACT (FINAL REPLAT—0.605 ACRE) Located east of Nueces Bay Boulevard between Up River Road and Barthlome Street. 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 New P/oto. Item "4"was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Cru||. Motion passed with Commissioner Hovda absent. Planning Commission Minutes November 1EL2O15 Page |V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats Mr. Dimas read New Plat Item ~5" into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated the plat satisfies all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommends approval. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. 5. 0915131-PO32 (15-22000837) PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS, BLOCK 15^ LOTS A3, A4' A5' AO &A7 (FINAL REPLAJ- 0.82 ACRE) Beth Juan at3GO1Ocean Drive:Ms. Juan presented the Commission with letters and asigned petition opposing New Plat Item ^5'' from the majority of the property owners within the 200 foot public notification radius; additional letters ofopposition from property owners outside the 200 foot radius, She feels the new lot sizes are too small for the proposed new homes to be built and are not consistent with the rest of the neighborhood. She understands that the developer plans to build five homes on what are now two lots. K4a. Juan stated the majority of the neighborhood consists of one home per two lots. Mark Madison at 3561 Denver Avenue: Mr. Addison asked if there were any deed restrictions placed on the property and if so, those deed restrictions need to be enforced. He said he has spoken with the appraisal district and was told that property values will decrease if the proposed new homes are built. |twas determined that deed restrictions are not applicable inthis case. Susan Swain at 125 Ropes Street: K4m. Swain is concerned about traffic congestion that will be caused by the proposed construction. She also oohed how the 200 foot public notification area is determined. Chairman Ramirez asked Assistant City Attorney Julian Grant for clarification on how it is determined. K8a. Swain also asked m question regarding the 20% threshold of public notices returned in opposition. It was confirmed that this item requires o majority vote by the Planning Commission for approval. Ruth Ascher at 3551 Ocean Drive: yWm. Ascher wanted to her opposition to be recorded and she feels the integrity of the neighborhood will be ruined if this item is approved. The fifth citizen to approach the Commission was a female with a French accent which was inaudible; therefore it was difficultdifficulttn understand her name and address. She wanted to state for the record that she is in opposition of this request She and her husband have lived in the neighborhood for 15 years and mxvu|d like for the spirit of the neighborhood to remain the same; she mentioned that she signed the petition. Natasha Davie at 3538 Denver Avenue: K4o. Davis shares the same sentiments of keeping the look of the neighborhood consistent and does not want her property value to decrease due to the proposed new construction. K4m. Davis ehakyd she has done some research on previous cases that have been brought forth to the Planning Commission. She understands that these types of requests are mostly approved but there was an older case that was denied which was also in the same area. She brought the agenda from that particular Planning Commission meeting (dote unknown)for reference. � Pete Pruneda (App|icant): Mr. Prunedaresponded tmthe citizens'concerns regarding the consistency nfthe neighborhood. Hepresented several aerial views ofthe subject property. He said they plan to keep the proposed construction in the spirit of the neighborhood especially fronting Ocean Drive; reiterated the proposed nep|at is within regulatory bounds. He also feels that the belief in the decrease ofproperty values is o premature statement. / M Planning Commission Minutes November 18^ 2U15 Page IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS NexvP|ats— |temn "5" (cont.) K4ma K4obsghi at 2921 Ocean Drive: Mr. Mobaghi ohahsd the property has been vacant for many years and he would hate to see it go undeveloped. Mr. K4otaghi continued he is confident that the proposed construction will bevery close tothe neighborhood's standards and should he given chance. With noone else coming forward, the public hearing was closed. After all comments and discussion concluded, Chairman Ramirez called for amotion. Motion tnapprove New Plat Item "5^was made byVice Chairman Villarreal and seconded byCommissioner Baugh. Motion passed with amajority vote; Commissioner Lippincott voting noand Commissioner Hovdgabsent. Time Extensions Mr. Dimas read Time Extensions |bym ^11^ into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated |bam "11^ was originally approved in May 2015 and this is the first request. The applicant is requesting a six- month time extension and Staff recommends approval. 11. 0215024~NP018 (15-210000110 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). 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 and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for amotion. Motion toapprove Time Extensions Item ^11'' for osix- month time extension was made byCommissioner Chupe and seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioner Hovdoabsent. Mr. Dimas read Time Extensions Item ^12" into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated !tem ^12^ was originally approved inMay of2O15and itisthe first request. The applicant ierequesting osix- month time extension and Staff recommends approval. 12. 0415045-NP037 (15-21000816) JONES SHORELINE BUSINESS LOTS, LOT 1 A(FINAL— 1.96 ACRES) Located north of Born Street between South Water Street and South Shoreline Boulevard. After Staff's preaentotion, the public hearing was opened. Chip Urban with Urban Engineering, representing the owner, approached the Commission and explained the need for the extension request. With noone else coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion toapprove Time Extensions Item ^12~ for a six-month time extension was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion passed with Commissioner Hovdambsent Mr. Dimas read Time Extensions Item ^13^ into record aashown below. Mr. Dimas stated Item ^13'' was originally approved in June 2015. The applicant is requesting a six-month time extension. Mr. Dimas stated this is the first extension request for this project and Staff recommends approval. 13. 0415056-P012 (15-22000016) VANTAGE AT UP RIVER ROAD, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL— 19.74 ACRES) Located south ofUpRiver Road and east ofK8cKinziaRoad (FM 83B8). Planning Commission Minutes � November 1@.2O15 Page |V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS Time Extensions—Item °13° (conL) After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. Katherine Lopez with Big Red Dog Engineering, 5410 West Hausman Road, San Antonio, Texaa, addressed the Commission. K4a. Lopez explained the need for the extension request and they have full intention tVstart the project next year. With no one else coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Chairmen Ramirez called for m motion. Motion to approve Time Extensions Item ~13^ for a six-month time extension was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded byCommissioner Williams. Motion passed with Commissioner HVvde absent. B. ZONING New Zoning K8a. Dolores Wood, Development Services, read New Zoning Item ^14' into record as shown below. 14. Case No. 1115-n1 —Charlie Thomas Courtesy Ford, Ltd.: Achange cdzoning from the ^RK4-1" Multifamily 1 District, ~RM-AT" Multifamily AT District, "RM-3" Multifamily District and the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District(Tract 1) and the "CG-2" General Commercial District(Tract 2), as shown on the map included, resulting in achange bothe Future Land Use Map from medium density residential to commercial uses. Property is described as being a 100 foot wide tract being 2.2763 acres of land (Tract 1) and a 9.98511 acre tract of land (Tract 2) and a portion of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Dusty Hills, located along the south side of McArdle Road between Prince Drive and Clare Drive. Ma. Wood presented several aerial views of the subject property. Ms. Wood stated the subject property is vacant and abuts an existing auto dealership. The request for the change of zoning is to expand the vehicle storage area for the same auto dealership next to the property. Ms. Wood informed the Commission that 48 public notices were mailed; 45 notices were located within the notification area and five notices were located outside the notification area. K4a. Wood stated two public notices were returned in opposition. Staff recommends denial of the "CN-1'^ Neighborhood Commercial District for Tract 1and approval Vfthe ^CG_2^ General Commercial District for Tract 2. Staff feels that Tract 1would be more appropriately rezoned via a Special Permit. City staff supports a motion to table this item to allow staff and the applicant to work out the details of the Special Permit and to review a site plan should the applicant wish to pursue. After Staff's preeentadon, the floor was opened for public hearing. Bryan Stone ot8OO North Shoreline Bouievard, representing the auto dealership. Mr. Stone informed the Commission that they are fJ fine with tabling this item to pursue Special Permit. With no one else coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Baugh to table New Zoning Item "14^ tothe December 2, 2015 Planning Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. K4ohVn passed with Commissioner HVvdeabsent. Planning Commission Minutes November 10^ 2O15 Page V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Grimmboinformed the Commission that City Council will beproviding comments byDecember 17. 2015 regarding Plan CC. The comments will be summarized and brought back hmthe Commission sometime inJanuary 2O10for action. Mr. Dimas added that the FEMA maps have been issued and will beavailable online soon; there will bepublic outreach. V1. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED []NTHE NEXT AGENDA None VU. ADJOURNMENT There being nofurther business, the meeting adjourned at5:4Gp.m. aaniEJM. rims o,'P.' 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