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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Wednesday,June 29,2016 5:30 PM Council Chambers
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
Absent-Commissioner Hovda
II. Approval of Minutes
1. 16-0718 Regular Meeting of June 15, 2016
A motion to approve item "1"was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded
by Commissioner Braselton. The Motion passed.
III. Public Hearing Agenda Items
A. Plats
New Plats
Renissa Garza Montalvo, Development Services,read items "2,3,4,5,6,7 &8"
into record as shown below. Ms.Garza Montalvo stated the plats satisfy all
requirements of the Unified Development Code(UDC)and State Law;the
Technical Review Committee recommends approval.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the floor for public
comment. With no one coming forward,the public hearing was closed. A
motion to approve items "2,3,4,5,6,7 &8"was made by Commissioner Crull
and seconded by Commissioner Hastings. The motion passed.
2. 16-0719 0416034-P015 (16-22000014)
WOODLAWN ESTATES, BLOCK 6, LOT 24R (REPLAT - 0.671
ACRES)
Located east of Clare Drive and north Williams Drive.
3. 16-0720 0516059-NP033 (16-21000025)
LOKEY SUBDIVISION, TRACTS Al & A2, LOT 4 (REPLAT - 3.719
ACRES)
Located south of Holly Road and east of Patton Street.
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4. 16-0721 0316027-NP015 (16-21000013)
TURTLE COVE CENTER UNIT 2, BLOCK 1, LOTS 4R, 5R AND 7R
(REPLAT - 7.44 ACRES)
Located north of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) and west of Flour
Bluff Drive.
5. 16-0722 0516057-NP031 (16-21000024)
HOLLY PARK, BLOCK 1, LOT 5 (FINAL -2.456 ACRES)
Located north of Holly Road and east of Kostoryz Road.
6. 16-0723 0316020-NP009 (16-21000007)
NOTTINGHAM ACRES UNIT 2 O.C.L (FINAL - 61.59 ACRES)
Located south of FM 43 between County Road 33 and County Road
22.
7. 16-0724 0516053-NP029 (16-21000022)
CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT SECTION 3, BLOCK 11,
LOT 2 (FINAL - 4.595 ACRES)
Located south of Agnes Street (SH 44 Business) between Omaha
Drive and Villa Drive.
8. 16-0725 0516054-NP030 (16-21000023)
MEADOW PARK ADDITION, BLOCK 26, LOT 9R (REPLAT - 0.685
ACRES)
Located east of Virginia Avenue between Navajo Street and Baldwin
Boulevard.
Time Extensions
9. 16-0726 0608062-NP048
PACKERY POINTE SUBDIVISION (FINAL - 54.974 ACRES)
Located north of South Padre Island Drive (PR 22) between Aquarius
Street and Marina Drive.
For the record,Chairman Ramirez abstained from voting on item"9"and
excused himself from the room.Ms.Garza Montalvo read item "9" into record
as shown above. She informed the Commission that the plat was originally
approved in 2008.The applicant is requesting a six month time extension due
to unforeseen construction delays. Ms.Garza Montalvo stated that Staff will
no longer be providing recommendations on plat extensions and it will now be
for the Commission's consideration.
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After Staff's presentation,Vice Chairman Villarreal opened the public hearing.
Representing the applicant,Walt Busby at 914 Campanile,San Antonio,Texas,
addressed the Commission. He stated that the unforseen delays are on
account of the City. He informed the Commission they have paid funds to the
City for construction of a signal light but there was difficulty obtaining a
contract to begin said construction. He believes a contract was finalized in
May 2016 but construction has not begun.
For clarification,Jeffrey Edmonds, Director of Engineering Services,answered
a few questions from the Commission. He stated that the contractor has been
issued a notice to proceed and at this point it is in their hands when to start
construction. It was further concluded that the duration of the contract would
coincide with the six month time extension,if granted.
With no one else coming forward during public comment,Vice Chairman
Villarreal closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner
Crull to approve the six month time extension request for item "9". The motion
was seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal and the motion passed.
10. 16-0727 0514063-NP051 (14-20000004)
REYTEC INDUSTRIAL PARK (PRELIMINARY - 39.13 ACRES)
Located east of South Navigation Boulevard and north of Bates Drive.
Ms.Garza Montalvo read item "10"into record as shown above.She stated the
plat was originally approved on June 18,2014. The applicant is requesting a
twenty-four month time extension to complete the construction of public
improvements. After Staff's presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the
public hearing.
Representing the applicant,Chuck Urban at 2725 Swantner Street,addressed
the Commission to clarify if twenty-four months is needed for completion of
the project. It was determined that twenty-four months is the standard time for
preliminary plats but he does not forsee that the project will need that amount
of time to complete.
With no one else coming forward, Chairman Ramirez closed the public hearing.
A motion to approve item "10"was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal and
seconded by Commissioner Hastings. The motion passed
B. Zoning
Tabled Zoning
11. 16-0668 Case No. 0616-04 -Strategic Investment Solutions, LLC: A change
of zoning from the "CG-2" General Commercial District, "CC"
Commercial Compatible District, "IH" Heavy Industrial District and
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the "RV" Recreational Vehicle Park
District. The property to be rezoned is described as 29.139 acres
being out of the Flour Bluff Gas Plant, Flour Bluff Gas Plant Unit 2,
Flour Bluff Gas Plant Unit 3, and Tract I, a portion of a 10.29 acre tract
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described in a deed recorded in Document No. 2015048239, Deed
Records Nueces County, Texas, and being all of Tract II, a 2.26 acre
tract described in a deed recorded in Document No. 2015048239,
Deed Records Nueces County, Texas, and generally located on the
south side of Graham Road between Waldron Road and Laguna
Shores Road.
Annika Yankee, Development Services,read item"11"into record as shown
above. She informed the Commission that at the applicants request,they
would prefer to table this item again until the regularly scheduled Planning
Commission date of July 27,2016. At this time, Ms.Yankee stated she is
unaware of a reason for the request but she believes there has been
communication between the applicant and the neighbors in the community
regarding steps to move forward.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing. Keith
Hanson at 331 Graham Road,addressed the Commission. He expressed that
the Commission should not grant the applicant's request to table this item and
feels the notification is insufficient. Mr. Hanson believes the effort in which it
will take to solve the environmental issues on the subject property is not
acceptable. He wants the applicant to take the necessary steps to ensure the
property is cleaned up properly before the property is rezoned.
Eric Morrow at 834 Roseanne Street,addressed the Commission. Mr. Morrow
also has concerns regarding the pollution that has been caused by the
abandoned gas plant that is still on the property.
With no one else coming forward during public comment,Chairman Ramirez
closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Villarreal to
approve the rezoning request for item"11". The motion failed due to lack of a
second. A motion was made by Commissioner Braselton to table item "11"to
the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of July 27,2016. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Lippincott. The motion passed.
New Zoning
12. 16-0728 Case No. 0616-05 -CCSemloh Partnership, Ltd: A change of zoning
from the "RE" Residential Estate District and "CG-1" General
Commercial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District. The
property to be rezoned is described as Tract 1: Being 10.536 acres out
of Lots 6 and 11, Section 48, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts; Tract 2: Being 0.552 acres out of Lots 7 and 10, Section 48 of
the Flour Bluff an Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts. The subject
property is located on the south side of Compton Road approximately
1,250 west of Waldron Road at the intersection of First National
Boulevard.
Dolores Wood, Development Services, read item "12"into record as shown
above. Ms.Wood presented several aerial views of the subject property. The
applicant is requesting a rezoning from "RE" Residential Estate District and
"CG-1" General Commercial District to the"CG-2"General Commercial District
to allow construction of an enclosed boat and recreational vehicle(RV)storage
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facility and other storage units on Tract 1.The development will consist of six
storage buildings that vary in size. The proposed development on Tract 2 is
unknown at this time. Tract 2 is a narrow remnant strip of land and the
applicant is request the rezoning of Tract 2 so that it matches the zoning of his
adjacent property to the south.
Staff finds the proposed use with special provisions for buffering, increased
setbacks,and other compatibility features to be compatible with the current
zoning and development patterns of the abutting properties to the north and
east. Development conditions for a boat and RV storage facility can be applied
via a Special Permit. Special Permit conditions coupled with standard UDC
requirements for nonresidential developments adjacent to residential
development will ensure that development is compatible with existing and
future residential development.She informed the Commission that zero
notices were returned in favor or opposition.
For Tract 1,Staff recommends denial of the change of zoning from the"RE"
Residential Estate District and "CG-1" General Commercial District to the
"CG-2" General Commercial District,and in lieu thereof,approval of a"RE/SP"
Residential Estate District with a Special Permit for a boat and recreational
vehicle storage facility subject to compliance with the setbacks and buffering
elements. And for Tract 2,Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from the
"RE" Residential Estate District and"CG-1" General Commercial District to the
"CG-2" General Commercial District.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing.
Representing the applicant,John Bell,addressed the Commission. Mr. Bell
gave some background information regarding the project. He finds the
conditions set forth by Staff's recommendation with a special permit to be
acceptable. He said that the intentions for each tract follow the owner's desire
to intergrate the proposed development with the Gulf Coast Marine which is
located across the street. He feels that the applicant has taken efforts to make
the proposed development compatible with the surrounding area. Mr. Bell
added that they are open to making the development more aesthetically
pleasing.
Richard Bell at 10014 Compton Road,addressed the Commission. He
informed the Commission that he is in the process of buying the property at
10014 Compton. Mr. Bell is in opposition to the applicant's change of zoning
request and the special permit. He feels the proposed development will be
intrusive and will cause property values to decrease since the proposed
development will be facing his future property.
Cheryl Stott,current owner of 10014 Compton Road,addressed the
Commission.She confirmed that Richard Bell is under contract to buy her
property at 10014 Compton Road. She feels that the appraisal issues she has
been experiencing for her home are brought on by the proposed project which
has caused the delay in closing the sale of her property.
With no one else coming forward during public comment,Chairman Ramirez
closed the public hearing. Discussion took place amongst the Commissioners
regarding height limitations for the proposed boat storage facilities. A motion
was made by Commissioner Braselton to support Staff's recommendation for
Tract 1 and approval of the change of zoning request for Tract 2.
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Commissioner Crull recommended that Commissioner Braselton's motion be
amended to add that the boat storage facilities be restricted to one level.
Commissioner Braselton amended his motion to reflect the addition of
restricting the boat storage facilities to single level height.Vice Chairman
Villarreal seconded and the motion passed.
13. 16-0729 Case No. 0616-06 - Isaias Franco: A change of zoning from the
"R-MH" Manufactured Home District to the "IL/SP" Light Industrial
District with a Special Permit for a concrete batching plant on Tract 1
and to the "IL" Light Industrial District on Tract 2. The property to be
rezoned is described as Tract 1 being a 4.00-acre tract and Tract 2
being a 25.003-acre tract, both tracts being out of the Anthony C. Page
Survey 591, Abstract 1010 and the A.M. French Survey 312, Abstract
1018. The subject property is located on the east side of Rhew Road
between Leopard Street and Sedwick Road.
Dolores Wood, Development Services, read item "12"into record as shown
above. Ms.Wood presented several aerial views of the subject property. The
applicant is requesting a rezoning from the"R-MH"Manufactured Home
District to the"IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit on Tract 1
to allow construction of a temporary concrete batching plant.A concrete
batching plant is classified in the Unified Development Code(UDC)as a"heavy
industrial use." Heavy Industrial uses are allowed in the"IL" Light Industrial
District only through a Special Permit. The applicant is also requesting a
rezoning from the"R-MH" Manufactured Home District to the"IL" Light
Industrial District on Tract 2 for undetermined future light industrial uses.Ms.
Wood stated that one public notice was returned in opposition to the rezoning
request. Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning request for
Tracts 1 and 2.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing.
Representing the applicant, Dennis Peacock at 545 South Tenth Street,
Aransas Pass,Texas,addressed the Commission. He clarified for the
Commission that the applicant is amenable to the hours of operation set forth
by one of the conditions of the special permit and the limitation does not affect
the proposed project.
With no one else coming forward during public comment,Chairman Ramirez
closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Baugh to
approve item"13"as presented by Staff. Vice Chairman Villarreal seconded
and the motion passed.
C. 16-0707 Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget - Review
and Make Recommendations to the City Council
Mark Van Vleck,Assistant City Manager,gave a brief overview of the program.
He informed the Commission that item 7 needs to be removed as the program
will no longer be pursued; item 24(Forcemain Imps)will be removed from the
Water CIP to the Wastewater CIP.. He stated that the CIP presentation will be
brought once more before the Commission pending the input received after
today's meeting. Mr.Van Vleck addressed each department's project list for
comments, discussion and questions by the Commission.
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Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation,answered questions from Commissioner
Crull regarding AV05,AV07,AV09,AV13 and AV14.
Stacie Talbert-Amaya.Assistant Director of Park Operations and Development,
answered questions from Commissioners. Commissioner Crull had questions
regarding PR11, PR12 and PR13. Chairman Ramirez had a question regarding
Bayshore Park; Commissioner Williams had a question regarding an update on
the sale of older parks.
General comments and discussion took place with respect to Public Facilites.
It should be noted that Short Range,Sequence 2 has a misspelling of the word
..room",it should be shown as"roof". For Long Range,the Columbus Ships
will be removed;the titles of projects will be expanded to include specific
location of repairs.Commissioner Crull had questions for Public Health and
Safety including LR13, LR14 and LR15.Mr.Van Vleck will follow up on
Commissioner Crull's question regarding SEQ05.
Mr.Van Vleck clarified that the two-year,utility rate which was adopted last
year by City Council,has determined the set amount for the budget and will not
be changed. The Commission did not have any questions for Gas and Storm
Water Departments. With respect to the Water Department,Commissioner
Crull had a question regarding WA13 and WA25; Commissioner Braselton had
a question regarding WA03. Commissiner Crull had a question for Water
Supply with regards to LR01; the Atlee Cunningham WTP will be removed from
longe range Water Supply CIP to the long range Water CIP.
Mr.Van Vleck answered questions for the Wastewater Department.
Commissioner Braselton had a question regarding WW02 and Commissioner
Crull had a question regarding WW06. He informed the Commission that the
City has not entered into an agreement with the Environmental Protection
Agency and they are still in the negotiation process. Further discussion took
place regarding the service plan for annexed areas. All departments were
addressed and with no further questions from Commissioners,the CIP
presentation concluded.
Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing. With no one coming forward
during public comment,the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by
Commissioner Crull to recommend to City Council item"C',subject to the
above items discussed. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal.
The motion passed.
IV. 16-0544 Review and Formulate Recommendations on the Proposed New
20-year Comprehensive Plan ("Plan CC -Comprehensive plan
2035")
No action was taken on this item.
V. Director's Report
Dan McGinn,Interim Director of Development Services,informed the
Commission that the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting
agenda will include a presentation by Jeff Pollack regarding the Regional
Parkway Plan. Ms.Garza Montalvo is working with the American Planning
Association to organize a workshop for the Commission to be tentatively
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scheduled in the Fall.
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VI. Items to be Scheduled
None
VII. Adjournment
With no further business to discuss,Chairman Ramirez adjourned the meeting
at 7:45 p.m.
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