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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
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Jeremy Baugh Development Services*
Fred Bnase|ton Julio Dimaa, Assistant Director,
Jonas Chupo^ Development Services
Carl CruU° Annika Gunning Yankee, Senior �
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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 |
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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 �
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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)
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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. �
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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.
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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
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established criteria, the commission has to approve the plat.
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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.
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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
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|\/. 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. �
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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.
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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
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Mr. Dimas read Excavation Permits Item ^12^ into record mashown be|Vvv� �K8r 0mmsstated the
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� 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.
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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
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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. Grimsbo, P.E., Director bate' Lind ilriams Date
eeVr.-Drevelopment Services Department D prn ent Services De 6rtment
Secretary to Planning Commission Recording Secretory
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