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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 12/02/2015 MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard Street December 2, 2Q15 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Philip Ramirez, Chairman Daniel M. Ghmabo, P.E, Director � Jeremy Baugh Development Services* Fred Bnase|ton Julio Dimaa, Assistant Director, Jonas Chupo^ Development Services Carl CruU° Annika Gunning Yankee, Senior � � HeidiHovdo Project Planner � Mike Lippincott Julian Gnant, Senior Assistant City Eric Villarreal, Vice Chairman Attorney Marsha Williams Dolores Wood, Project Manager Linda Williams, Recording Secretary *Absent |. CALL TO ORDER � The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chairman Philip Ramirez and a quorum was declared. |L ABSENCES JononChupa Carl Cru|| |||. APPROVAL OFMINUTES 1. November 18, 2015 Meeting | | Motion to approve |ham ^1.^ the November 18. 2015 minuhee, was made by Commissioner � Lippincott and seconded byVice Chairman Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioners Chupeand CruU absent. K/. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA |TEKUS—Discussion and Possible Action � � A. PLATS New Plats Chairman Ramirez requested Staff to present New Plats Items ^2." "S^ and ~6~ together and New Plats Items ^3~ and ^4^ together and let the record reflect that Commissioner Braom|tonvvaa abstaining on New Plats Items ~3^and ''4." Julio Dimmm, Development Services. read New Plats Items ^2.^ ^5^ 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. 2. 00415051-Pn37 (5-22000019) Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 2.2O15 Page IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action X PLATS New Plats (cmnt.) 5. 0915134~PO35(15-22000040) BRIGHTON PARK ADDITION NO. 2, (FINAL— 10.00 ACRES) Located south ofAirline Road and west ofRodd Field Road. G. 1115151-Np117 (15-21000046) � SUN BELT INDUSTRIAL PARK, BLOCK 2. LOT 24R (FINAL REPLAT— 1.663 ACRES) Located south of Leopard Street and east of Sun Belt 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 domed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to approve New Plats Items ^2.^ "5^ and "6" was � mode by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with CommiaoionersChupe and CruU absent. Mr. Dimas read New Plats Items "T~ and ^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. � 3. 0815123-P030(15-22000035) RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION UNIT 1 (FINAL—23.08 ACRES) � Located south VfYorktown Boulevard and east ofRodd Field Road. 4. 0915133-PO34(15-22000039) RANCHO VISTA SUBDIVISION UNIT 14(FINAL— 10.75 ACRES) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Rodd Field Road. � After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. Joe Trevino, 7410 Idle Hour Drive: Mr. Trevino stated he was speaking to New Plats Item "4"for the Rancho Vista Unit 14 Subdivision. Mr. Trevino continued he was not against ohenge, but a lot of the amenities that were promised by the developer have not been fulfilled and the homeowners do not know what is going on. Mr. Trevino stated they were promised a hike and bike troi|, the dead-end streets would remain as such and they would not be extended. Mr. Trevino stated many of the homeowners hse| the integrity of the community will be compromised with the proposed project and have voiced concern about what iegoing tohappen. Mr,Trevino continued since he does not know exactly what the use will be for the property, he is opposing the platting of the property. After Mr. Travinde comments, Staff was requested to pull the plat on the screen for review. Mr. Dimas explained that the proposed plat sections off the property into two sections and will include the extension of Rancho Vista Boulevard. Raymond SotV, 7604 Bizondo Drive: Mr. Soto stated when he was looking for property to build his home, he wanted o corner lot facing east. Mr. Soto continued he paid more money to purchase the property because that iawhat hmwanted. Mr. Soto stated with the proposed construction ofthe two houses, his property will not be the corner house. Mr. Soto continued he was opposed to the proposed plat. Mr. Soto stated most ofthe twelve (12) homeowners are not infavor ofthe proposed subdivision. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 2. 2O15 Page IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS New Plats - Item `^4' (cont.) Murray Hudson, Representative for the applicant, 2725Swantner Drive: Mr. Hudson, abahad they will be happy to meet with the homeowners and share what the project proposal is and answer any questions they may have. BartBmaee|ton. 5337Yorktown Boulevard� Mr. Bnaoe|tonstated this was the first time hehas heard about the concerns ofthe property owners. Mr, Bnsae|tonstated this iathe conceptual plan that includes a 50 to 80 foot wide green parkway starting at the top and will continue to Unit 14 all the way to Oso Parkway. Mr. Bnase|toncontinued there will he a hike and bike trail, lighted walking trails extending k)Yorktown Boulevard toOso Creek. Mr. Bramn|ton stated they have been in discussion with Park and Recreation Department staff regarding creating a nature park. Ariel Sandoval, 74O5E|izondoDrive: Mr. Sandoval stated hewas not opposed tnthe change, but there need to betransparency between the residents and the developers. Mr. Sandoval stated with the proposed construction, his property would not be the corner house and that is why he purchased that lot. Chairman Ramirez stated in listening to the comments and concerns of the homeovvnera, the homeowners were encouraged tomeet with the developer tnaddress them. Chairman Ramirez continued that the commission's duty is to determine if the submitted plat met all technical requirements and if it is consistent with the development plans for the area, Chairman Ramirez stated � �h� plat masda the � established criteria, the commission has to approve the plat. � After all comments concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for m � motion. Motion (oapprove New Plats Items "T' and "4" was made byCommissioner Lippincott and seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioner Bnaae|ton abstaining and Commissioners Chupeand CruUabsent. Time Extensions Mr. Dimas read Time Extensions Item ^T^ into record aeshown below. Mr. Dimas stated |kam ^T^ was originally approved on November 20, 2013. The applicant is requesting etwenty-four month time extension to a||mm additional time to complete the next phase of the proposed project. Mr. Dimas stated this is the first time extension request for this project and Staff recommends approval. 7. 1013149~NP100(13~20000017) SALD|A DEL SOL ATTERRA MAR UNITS 1-3 & SAN CR|ST(}BAL ESTATES UNITS 3- 4 (PRELIMINARY—36.72 ACRES) Located at the southwest intersection of Wooldridge Road and North Oso Parkway. 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 m motion. Motion to approve Time Extensions Item ^7''for otwenty- four month time extension was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Williams. Motion passed with Commissioners Chupeand Cru|| absent. � Mr. Dimas nood Time Extensions Item ^8^ into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated Item ^8^ was originally approved on December 18, 2013, The applicant is requesting the time extension to allow additional time for the remaining lots in the Grand Reserve Subdivision Unit 2 to be sold. Mr. Dimas stated this is the hnat time extension request for this project and Staff recommends approval. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 2.2O15 Page 8/. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS Time Extensiuns—|temm ^^8" (cont.) 8. 1113158-NP105(13~20000020) THE GRAND RESERVE SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY—62.26 ACRES) Located east of Flour Bluff Drive and south of Glenoak Drive. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Commissioner Williams asked for clarification regarding the twenty-four months for a time extension. Mr. Dimas stated that before the UDC was adopted, the maximum time extension for a preliminary plat was twelve months, but under the UDC, the time limit was extended to twenty-four months. After all comments concluded, the public hearing was opened with no one coming forward and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for motion. K8mhon to approve Time Extensions Item "8"was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with Commissioners Chupeand Cru|| absent. Mr. Dimas read Time Extensions Item ^Q^ into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated Item "Q~ was originally approved onJuly 1. 2O15. The applicant isrequesting asix-month time extension toallow additional time for the reimbursement agreement for construction of the offsite utilities to be approved by City Council. Mr. Dimas stated this is the first time extension request for this project and Staff recommends approval. 9. 0515060-P013 (15-22000017) RANCH LAKE UNIT 2 (FINAL—5.093 ACRES) Located south ufYorktown Boulevard and east ofWeber Road. 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 dosed. Chairman Ramirez called for motion. Motion to approve Time Extensions Item ''0^ for o six- month time extension was mode by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Baugh. Motion passed with Commissioners Chupeand Cru|| absent. B. ZONING Continued Zoning Ms. Wood read Continued Zoning Item ^1O^ into record aashown below. The subject property ie located within the boundaries of the Southeast Area Development Plan and is planned for medium density residential with commercial uses designated onthe northeast corner cf the property. Ms.Wood continued theproposedohangeofzoningtothe ^CN-1^ NeighborhVodComm*nuia| and ''CG-2'' Genero| Cornmeroim| District isnot consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Map orthe area development plan. 10. Case No. 1115~U1 —Charlie Thomas Courtesy Ford, Ltd.: Achange ofzoning from the''RM-1" Multifamily 1 District, ~F<K4-AT^ Multifamily AT District, ^RK4'3" Multifamily Dimtriotandthe^CN-1~ NeiBhborhmodCommercia| Diatricttothm^CN-1^ Neigbborhmmd Commercial District(Tract 1) and the"CG-2" General Commercial District(Tract 2)^ as shown onthe map included, resulting inachange tothe Future Land Use Map from Planning Commission Regular Meeting � December 2.2O15 � Page |\/. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING Continued Zoning—Item "i0° (cont.) Hills, located along the south akje of McArdle Road between Prince Drive and Clare Drive. Ms. Wood stated the zoning case was initially presented addle November 18. 2015 meeting and was tabled hoallow additional time for the applicant and Staff tomeet howork out the details ofthe Special Permit and to review a site plan should the applicant wish to pursue. Ms. Wood continued Staff met with the applicant and the Special Permit was developed with eleven(11)conditions. Ms.Wood read the eleven (11)conditions into record. K4a. Wood continued that a site plan was also provided as required for Tract 1 and was reviewed byStaff. Ms.Wood stated Staff recommends denial of the change of zoning to the"CN- 1" Neighborhood Commercial District for Tract 1 and, inlieu thereof, approval ofthe''RM-1/SP'' Multifamily 1 District with a Special Permit subject to eleven (11) conditions and a site plan for vehicle parking associated with automobile sales and service. Ms. Wood stated Staff recommends approval ofthe change of zoning to the "CG"-2 General Commercial District for Tract 2. After Staff a preemntabon, 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 a motion. Motion to deny the change of zoning to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District for Tract 1 and. in lieu thoreof, approve the "RM-1/SP" Multifamily 1 District with a Special Permit subject to eleven(11)conditions and a site plan for vehicle parking associated with automobile sales and service; and approve the change ofzoning tmthe "CG"-2 General Commercial District for Tract 2 was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Braae\ton. Motion passed with Commissioners Chupeand Cru|| abaent. � � Chairman Ramirez expressed thanks to the applicant for his willingness to table the msee in order � to meet with Staff in defining the conditions of the Special Permit. � New Zoning � Ms.Wood read New Zoning Item ^11" into record eashown below. The subject property islocated within the boundaries of the Southside Area Development Plan and is planned for commercial uses. K4o. Wood continued the proposed change of zoning to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District is consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Map and the area development plan. 11. Case No. 12i5-01 —Venarnen. LLC: Achange ofchange ofzoning from the^{}N^ Office District tothe^CN-1~ Neighborhood Commercial District, not resulting inachange to the Future Land Use Map. Property is described as being Lot 1, Block 1, Bridges K1iU Village Unit 1^ located on the northeast corner ofKoatoryz Road and Masterson Drive. Ms. Wood presented eewens| aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning is to allow development of commercial retail center. K80. Wood continued the applicant is proposing single-story facility of approximately 12,000 square feet with potential pad sites along Kostoryz Road. The applicant submitted a site plan showing how the proposed development might occur. Ms. Wood stated twenty-one (21) notices were mailed to owners within the notification area. two (2) notices were mailed outside the notification area and no notices were returned infavor oropposition. Ms.Wood continued that Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning from the^OW^ Office District tothe^CN-1'' Neighborhood Commercial District. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 2.2U15 Page PV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING � New Zoning— Item "11" (oznt.) After Staffs presentation, Chairman Ramirez opened the floor 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 toapprove the change wfzoning from the"ON" Office District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded byCommissioner Baugh. Motion passed with Commissioners Chupe and CruU absent. C. EXCAVATION PERMITS � Mr. Dimas read Excavation Permits Item ^12^ into record mashown be|Vvv� �K8r 0mmsstated the � � app|imantierequeotinganexbenmiontoapermitimauod |aatyearandieve|idfVroneyear. Theexuavation site inlocated at7885Leopard Street; which iminanindustrial area. Mr. Dimas continued the permit meets all of the requirements and will be valid for another year and Staff recommends approval. � 12. Excavation Permit No. 15~138O2 - Isaias Franco: AnExcavation Permit for property described as Assessor's Map 141, 16.5 acres out of Tract 5, Kinney Lands (Formerly 263-141-5DO). located at7585Leopard Street, After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion bycommissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. Michael Maldonado, 6B1OWildcat Industrial Park: Mr. Maldonado stated the excavation site was neighbors and howas not opposed tothe permit aaalong aathe excavation does not adversely affect the other neighboring properties. Joe F|oros, Representative for the applicant, 600 North Water Street, Suite 515: Mr. Flores stated he was the representative for Mr. Franco and that any issues associated with the permit have been worked out and everything is in compliance with all codes and requirements. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for amotion. Motion toapprove Excavation Permit Item ~12''was made byVice Chairman Villarreal and seconded byCommissioner Lippincott. Motion passed with Commissioners Chupe and CruUabsent. Mr. Dimas read Excavation Permits Item ''13^ into record uoshown below, Mr. Dimas stated the applicant iarequesting an extension to a permit issued last year and is valid for one year. The excavation site is located at 1326 RhevvRoad; which is also in an industrial area. Mr. Dimas continued the permit meets all of the requirements and will be valid for another year and Staff recommends approval. 13. Excavation Permit No. 15-i38O4—Isaias Franco: AnExcavation Permit for property described as being Assessor's Map 141, 15.854 acres out of Tract 4, south of Highway 9 (Formerly 2G3-141-4OO). located at132GRhevvRoad. 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 Excavation Permits Item ^13^was made byVice Chairman Villarreal and seconded byCommissioner Williams. Motion passed with Commissioners Chupeand Cru|| absent. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Denember2, 2O15 Page V. Director's Report Mr. Dimas stated the updated FEMA maps have been issued and the department has begun public outreach meetings in various locations throughout the community. Mr. Dimas stated the maps can be accessed on the website for review. Mr. Dimas continued a presentation and update will be given to both the City Council, December 8. 2O15and the Planning Commission for input. Chairman Ramirez stated he was informed of an incident regarding a building permit being denied because the property was located in a flood zone. Mr. Dimas stated the permit was not denied, but there was some confusion oshowhether the property was in mflond zone ora0nwdway. Mr. Dimas continued this is why the community outreach meetings are so important because valuable information will be shared regarding the new maps and any changes so that owners will be able to make informed decisions regarding their properties. Comm|moionerBnaae|hzn asked if there will be someone at the meetings to explain the � legends and answer questions and Mr. Dimas stated Staff will be on hand to explain the new changes. Mr. Dimas stated one of the new tools available is similar to Google in that anyone can go online and view the � information on any property. Mr. Dimas stated the website address is cxferna.conm and the website will provide alink bothe new maps aswell aaaerial photos. \/|. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED None V||. ADJOURNMENT There being nnfurther business, the meeting adjourned atG:1Sp.m. Dapi,61 M. 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