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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 12/16/2015 r 1 �I MINUTES r REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 Leopard Street December 16, 2015 5:30 P.M. r COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: 1 Philip Ramirez, Chairman Daniel M. Grimsbo, P.E.„ Director I Jeremy Baugh Development Services l Fred Braselton Julio Dimas, Assistant Director, r 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 Linda Williams, Recording Secretary 7 *Absent t J I. CALL TO ORDER i The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Philip Ramirez and a quorum was 1 declared. 11. ABSENCE J Mike Lippincott i Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES l 1. December 2, 2015 Meeting Motion to approve Item "1," December 2, 2015 minutes, was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Baugh. Motion passed with Commissioner Lippincott absent. IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action A. PLATS j i New Plat Julio Dimas, Development Services, read New Plat Item"2"into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated the plat satisfied all requirements of the Unified Development Cade (UDC) and State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommends approval. 2. 1115152-NP118 (15-21000047) RIVERSIDE ACRES SUBDIVISION BLOCK 1 LOT 20-D OCL FINAL—0.6621 Al,RE1 Located north of Northwest Boulevard (FM 624)and west of East Riverview Drive outside the city limits. 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 Plat Item "2" was made by Commissioner Chupe and seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal. Motion passed with Commissioner Lippincott absent. i Planning Commission Regular Meeting n December 16,2015 Page 2 IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action 1 A. PLATS t Time Extension f Chairman Ramirez requested the record reflect his abstention from the discussion and action taken on Time Extension Item "3." Vice Chairman Villarreal chaired the meeting for Time Extension Item r "3.,' Mr. Dimas read Time Extension Item "3" into record as shown below. Mr. Dimas stated Item ""3" was originally approved on August 6, 2008 this was the fourteenth time extension for the project, bdt the third request by the new owner, Mr. Dimas continued the current owner submitted a letter of request for a six-month time extension to allow additional time for the City to obtain a satisfactory bid for their participation 1 in construction of the required signalization installation associated with this project, Mr. Dimas stated this is the third time extension request by the current owner and Staff recommends approval r 3. 06080162-NP048 (08-21000003) PACKERY POINTE SUBDIVISION FINAL REPLAT— 54.974 ACRES Located north of South Padre Island Drive (PR 22) between Aquarius Street and Marina Drive. i i After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. There being none, the public hearing was opened. Walter Busby, Partner, Turner-Busby Development, LLC, 3463 Magic Drive, San Antonio, Texas, i addressed the commission. Mr. Busby stated since their last time extension approval in July, 'public I infrastructure and traffic signalization intersection improvement plans have been approved. Mr. Busby continued that as part of the agreement, they provided funding to the City as their share of the signalization improvement casts, but the City has not been able to obtain a satisfactory bid for the signalizationwork. Mr. Busby stated their lender will not advance additional funds without an executed construction contract j with the City. Mr. Busby continued the time extension is requested to allow more time for the City to complete the process in obtaining a new bid so that the construction contract can be executed. Mr. Busby stated they have an acceptable bid for the infrastructure improvements and once the construction executed contract is finalized, they will be ready to begin construction. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman Villarreal called for a motion. Motion to approve Time Extension Item "3"for a six-month time extension was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Hovda. Motion passu with Chairman Ramirez abstaining and Commissioner Lippincott absent. Chairman Ramirez resumed chairing the remainder of the meeting, B. ZONING New Zoning Annika Gunning Yankee, Development Services, addressed the commission. Ms. Yankee read New Zoning Item "4" into record as shown below. Ms. Yankee stated the subject property is located within the boundaries of the Central Business Development Plan which is planned for medium density residential uses. Ms. Yankee continued the proposed change of zoning to "Cl" Intensive Commercial District'is not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Map. f r G i r Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 16,2015 Page 3 r IV. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action t B. ZONING New Zoning—Item "4" (cont.) j 4. Case No. 1215-02— LWW Enterprises, LLC: A change of zoning from the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the"Cl" Intensive Commercial District, resulting in a change too the Future Land Use Plan from medium density residential to commercial uses. The l applicant proposes to construct a 4,000 square foot warehouse to support A&W ©Bice Supply. r Property is described as being Lot 14, Block 13, South Bluff, located at 1010 Laredo Street between South Staples Street and King Street. t >r Ms. Yankee resented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change p p p Y P pt of zoning is to construct a parking lot and additional showroom space. Ms.Yankee continued the additional showroom space, which will be between 3,000 to 4,000 square feet, will support the retail sales facility that is located at the intersection of South Staples Street and Laredo Street. The property is platted and has an existing dilapidated structure on site which will be demolished. i Ms. Yankee stated the change of zoning will provide infill development in an area where mixed i office uses and retail activities are encouraged. Ms.Yankee stated that as an arterial roadway and entrance f to downtown, Laredo Street is acceptable for commercial uses. Ms. Yankee continued twenty-four (24) y notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, three (3) notices were mailed Outside the notification area and no notices were returned. Ms. Yankee stated Staff recommends approval of the requested change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "Cl" Intensive Commercial District. j After Staff's presentation concluded, Chairman Ramirez opened the floor for comments and discussion by commissioners. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing, was p 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"RM-3°" Multifamily 3 District to the"Cl" Intensive Commercial District was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Crull. Potion passed with Commissioner Lippincott absent. r r Ms. Yankee read New Zoning Item "5' into record as shown below, Ms. Yankee stated the subject property is located within the boundaries of the Southside Area Development Plan which is planned for low f density residential uses. Ms. Yankee continued the proposed change of zoning to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District is not consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Map. 5. Case No. 1215-03—Roque Enriquez: A change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single- Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District, resulting in a change to the Future r Land Use Map from low density residential to medium density residential uses. Property is described as being the south 55 feet of Lot 23, and all of Lot 24, Block 8, t Woodlawn Estates, located on the northeast corner of Clare Drive and Williams Drive. Ms. Yankee presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change f of zoning is to allow construction of multifamily dwelling units on the subject property. A site plate was provided showing how the proposed development might occur if the change of zoning is approved, The t' plan shows six (6) dwelling units with the required parking spaces. Ms. Yankee continued the apartment units will be one-story and will be constructed like townhomes. 1 Ms. Yankee stated nineteen (19) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification i area, four (4) were mailed outside the notification area and almost 50 percent of the homeowners are in opposition to the requested change of zoning. Ms. Yankee stated Staff recommends denial of the change t 1, i l 1 1 Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 16,2015 Page 4 f IV. PUBLIC HEADING AGENDA ITEMS—Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning— Item "5" (cont.) of zoning from the 'RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District and, in lieu thereof, approval of the change to the"RS-TH"Townhouse District. Ms. Yankee continued Staff feels the"RS-TH" District with townhouse-style apartments will not have an adverse impact on the adjacent low density residential uses. 1 Ms. Yankee stated the change of zoning to the "RS-TH" District will also increase the number of housing units available and encourage infill development. Ms.Yankee continued the"RS-TH District would also be better-suited than the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District, the development will be located on a corner r location and more in scale with the surrounding single-family use. After Staffs presentation concluded, Chairman Ramirez opened the floor for comments and discussion by commissioners. Commissioner Williams asked what uses would be allowed with the existing zoning and Ms. j Yankee stated one single-family house is allowed and the"RS-TH" District will allow up to twelve (12) units. Commissioner Crull asked for clarification on the number of units the applicant proposed for the site. Commissioner Crull continued that even if the lot was re-oriented to Williams Drive, according to his calculations, only four units would be able to fit on the property. Commissioner Braselton stated in looking at the map, it appears there are two lots in the cross- 1 hatched area and Ms. Yankee clarified there were one and one-half (1-1/2) lots. After all comments and discussion concluded by commissioners, Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing. Victor Medina, 2460 Crickethollow Drive, addressed the commission. Mr. Medina stated he represented the applicant. Mr. Medina stated the applicant's original plan was to rezone the property for a i professional office building uses and he changed it to apartments. Mr. Medina continued the applicant had p g g p ppe y no plans to replat the property. Commissioner Williams asked how many units were planned and Mr, I Medina stated the applicant is proposing six (6)two-story units. David Briones, 1641 Woodlawn Drive: Mr. Briones stated the applicant can still build on the property, but it needs to be compatible with the existing single-family homes in the area. Mr. Briones continued the proposed development backs up to his home and he did not want two-story apartments in would not be a good fit for the area. his back yard. Mr. Briones continued the proposed developmentg Tamera Adkins, 1625 Clare Drive: Ms. Adkins stated she has lived in her home for nineteen years and is opposed to the change of zoning for several reasons. Ms. Adkins continued she is concerned with the increase of traffic on the very narrow streets with no improvements. Ms.Adkins stated she also echoed the appropriateness of two-story units in a single-family area. Ms. Adkins expressed thanks and appreciation to Mr. Briones for working on the petition for the community After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for a motion. Motion to deny the requested change of zoning to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District and Staff's recommendation of the change of zoning to the "RS-TH" Townhouse District was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by Commissioner Chupe. Chairman Ramirez requested a roll caul vote. Motion passed with Commissioners Baugh, Chupe, Crull, Hovda, Williams, Vice Chairman Villarreal and Chairman Ramirez voting yes, Commissioner Braselton voting no and Commissioner Lippincott absent. i Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 18,2015 Page |V. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS- Discussion and Possible Action B. ZONING New Zoning Ms. Yankee read New Zoning Item ~6^ into record asshown below. Ms. Yankee stated the subject property is located within the boundaries of the Westside Area Development Plan which is planned for heavy industrial uses. The proposed rezoning to the ''RE^ Residential Estate District imnot consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Plan orthe Westside Development Plan G. Case No. 1215~04-John Dunn Walsh: Achange ofzoning from the"|H^ Heavy Industrial District to the"RE" Residential Estate District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Map from heavy industrial to estate residential uses. Property is described as being a 2.00 acre tract of land out of the Rincon del Oso Grant to Enrique Villarreal, Abstract 1, Survey No. 142 out of a 17.75 acre tract described as Real Property 1. In an Inventory and Appraisement Document No. 262134-1 as recorded in Volume 703, Page 139 of the Court Records of Nueces County,Texas, being a portion of a 29.67 acre tract called the Katie and Alice Dunn Home Tract in the said Document and being a portion of a 110 acre tract described in a deed from Jones Pickles, et us Eliza Pickles to John Dunn as recorded in Volume H, Page 627 of the Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, located approximately 850 feet south of Up River Road and east ufCounty Road 52Aand west ofLantana Street. Ms. Yankee presented several aerial views of the property and stated the purpose of the change of zoning is to allow reconstruction of a dwelling. Ms. Yankee stated the applicant proposes to rebuild a new single-family dwelling after the original structure was demolished. Ms. Yankee continued the two-acre tract is unplatted and landlocked and has to be platted before a building permit can be issued. Ms. Yankee stated seven (7) notices were mailed to property owners within the notification area, two (2) were mailed outside the notification area, no notices were returned and Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning tuthe^RE" Residential Estate District. After Staff's presentation ooncludmd, the floor was opened for comments and discussion by commissioners. Commissioner Chupeasked Jthe owner had tosubmit ademolition application and [0 Yankee stated yes.Commissioner Crull asked if the property had to be platted and Ms.Yankee stated is a statute that states since the property is in the hami|y, no platting will be raquired, but they will have to comply with all requirements in order to obtain the building permit. After all comments and discussion concluded bycommissioners, the public hearing was opened. David Walsh, 1225 Lantana Street: Mr.Walsh stated that the property has been in theirfamily for � over .2" '=='s and was owned "xhis great grandfather. Mr. ``~~^~~^~^~~~ ^'~g~- ^`~~ ~ '`~~'-family � member living on the property. Mr. Walsh stated the house was in terrible disrepair and the thought was to tear the old house down and build a new structure. Mr. Walsh continued he knew there was industrial zoning on the other side of their property, but the issue never came up until the plans were submitted for the building permit. Mr. Walsh stated there are no plans to develop the entire property, but to just build a home on the property. Mr.Walsh stated it felt like they were living in the country and hoped the commission would approve the requested change of zoning. After all comments and discussion concluded, the public hearing was closed. Chairman Ramirez called for mmotion. Motion tVapprove the change ofzoning from the "|H" Heavy Industrial District h) the "RE" Residential Estate District was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Hovda. Motion passed with Commissioner Lippincott absent. Planning Commission Regular Meeting December 16,2015 Page 6 V. PRESENTATION ON FEMA MAPS Mr. Dimas gave a brief power point presentation on the upcoming changes to the new FEMA maps and how the changes will affect property owners. The presentation highlighted several areas that will be important to property owners to ensure owners are prepared for any potential flooding disaster. Mr. Dimas continued Staff has hosted several community outreach meetings throughout the city to present the new 1 maps and providing needed information. Mr. Dimas stated after tonight's presentation, a more detailed presentation will be given to City Council on January 14, 2016 and the same presentation will be presented to the Planning Commission. After Staff's presentation concluded,there was a brief time of comments and discussion by commissioners. No action was taken. VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report f I VII. ITEMS TO BE SCHEDULED None t VIIL ADJOURNMENT 1 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. 1 a ` I M Grlmsbo, P.E., Director ate ind Williams D to elopment Services Department Dev opment Services Dep' rtmen Secretary to Planning Commission Recording Secretary I f r (K:DEVSVMSNAREDt1.PLANNING COMMISSIOW2015 P02015 MINUTES41121615PCMINS) f r v 5