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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Wednesday,August 24,2016 5:30 PM Council Chambers
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
1. 16-0928
Special Meeting of August 03, 2016
2. 16-0991 Regular Meeting of August 10, 2016
Motion to approve items"1 and 2",was made by Commissioner Lippincott and
seconded by Commissioner Baugh.The motion passed.
III. Public Hearing Agenda Items
A. Plats
New Plats
Renissa Garza Montalvo, Development Services,read items "3,4,5,6 7 and 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 public hearing. With
no one coming forward,the public hearing was closed. A motion to approve
items"3,4, 5,6, 7 and 8"was made Vice Chairman Villarreal and seconded by
Commissioner Crull. The motion passed.
3. 16-0989 0716085-PO35 (16-22000033)
FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES NO. 2, BLK 2, LOTS 24A, 24B & 24C
(REPLAT - 0.568 ACRES)
Located north of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) and west of Naval
Air Station Drive.
4. 16-0992 0616064-PO29 (16-22000027)
WESTVIEW TERRACE UNIT 2 (FINAL - 6.01 ACRES)
Located south of Leopard Street and east of Starlite Lane.
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5. 16-0993 0616066-NP038 (16-20000003)
RIVER PLACE SUBDIVISION, BLK 1, LOTS 1, 2, 3 & 4
(PRELIMINARY - 7.04 ACRES)
Located west of Violet Road and north of Up River Road.
6. 16-0995 0616076-NP043 (16-20000005)
JECS ACRES, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 & 2 (PRELIMINARY - 6.539
ACRES)
Located west of Clarkwood Road and north of SH 44.
7. 16-0996 0516044-NP022 (16-21000019)
WILKEY ADDITION UNIT 2, LOTS 1-15A AND 1-15B (REPLAT-2.79
ACRES)
Located west of Airline Road and north of Williams Drive.
8. 16-1008 0716088-NP053 (16-21000037)
BARCLAY GROVE, BLOCK 2, LOTS 11R, 13, 14, & 15 (FINAL - 9.25
ACRES)
Located east of South Staples Street (FM 2444) and north of Corsica
Road.
Time Extensions
9. 16-0997 1215159-PO39 (15-22000045)
INCARNATE WORD SUBDIVISION, BLOCK 2, LOT 1 (FINAL - 5.00
ACRES)
Located west of South Staples (FM 2444) and south of Lipes
Boulevard.
Ms.Garza Montalvo read item "9" into record as shown above. She informed
the Commission the plat was originally approved on March 09,2016.The
applicant is requesting a six month time extension as the buyer is attempting
to obtain his building permit prior to closing the sale on the property.It is their
first time extension request.Asa reminder, Ms. Garza Montalvo stated Staff will
no longer be providing a recommendation on plat extensions and it will now be
for the Commission's consideration.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing. With
no one coming forward,the public hearing was closed. A motion to approve
item"9"was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by
Commissioner Dibble. The motion passed.
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10. 16-0998 0715091-PO20 (15-22000025)
OLIVER'S ESTATE UNIT 1 (FINAL - 8.510 ACRES)
Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Northwind Drive.
Ms.Garza Montalvo read item "10"into record as shown above.She stated the
plat was originally approved on March 23,2016. The applicant is requesting a
six month time extension as the plan drawings are currently under
design/revision. This is the first time extension request for this project.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing.With
no one coming forward,the public hearing was closed. A motion to approve
item"10"was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner
Hastings. The motion passed
B. Zoning
New Zoning
11. 16-0999 Case No. 0816-01 - Maria G. Lopez: A change of zoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District. The property to be rezoned is described as a
0.037 acre tract of land, being the remainder of Lot 2, Block 6, of the
San Diego Addition Unit 1, located on the east side of Niagara Street
between Guadalupe Street and Nogales Street.
Annika Yankee, Development Services,read item"11"into record as shown
above. Ms.Yankee presented several aerial views of the subject property. The
applicant is proposing to develop a fast food establishment.She informed the
Commission that zero public notices were returned in favor or in opposition.
Staff feels that the property is compatible with the present zoning and
conforming uses of nearby property; does not have a negative impact upon the
surrounding neighborhood.The Future Land Use Map designates the property
for single-family uses,but Staff does not think single-family is appropriate
here.Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
After Staff's presentation concluded,Chairman Ramirez opened the public
hearing.With no one coming forward,the public hearing was closed. A motion
to approve item "11"was made by Commissioner Baugh and seconded by
Commissioner Hovda.The motion passed.
12. 16-1000 Case No. 0816-02 -Christus Spohn Health System Corporation: A
change of zoning from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District, "ON" Office
District, "CR-1" Resort Commercial District, "CG-2" General
Commercial District and "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a
Special Permit for a Helipad to the "Cl" Intensive Commercial District.
The property to be rezoned is described as being a 22.46-acre tract of
land encompassing Blocks I, IX, X, and XI, Ocean View Subdivision,
Lot 4, Block I IA, Ocean View Addition, and Blocks A and B, Bay Front
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Terrace Addition, and portions of abutting rights-of-way on Ocean
Drive, Ayers Street, Santa Fe Street, Second Street, Third Street,
Elizabeth Street, and Morgan Avenue, located between Ocean Drive
and Santa Fe Street and between Morgan Avenue and Ayers Street.
Ms.Yankee read item "12"into record as shown above. Ms.Yankee presented
several aerial views of the subject property.She stated the purpose of the
rezoning request is to bring existing building encroachments into compliance
with zoning setbacks and to simplify the zoning into a single zoning district on
the Christus Spohn Hospital Campus. Ms.Yankee noted that the Special
Permit for the helipad is no longer needed according to the zoning ordinance.
Staff recommends denial of the change of zoning request because there are
uses which the"Cl" Intensive Commercial District allows that are not
appropriate for Ocean Drive and can impact the surrounding neighborhood. In
lieu of the requested zoning,Staff recommends approval of:
Tract 1: "CR-1/SP" Resort Commercial District with a Special Permit allowing a
10-foot minimum setback on Ayers Street, Elizabeth Street and Third Street.
Tract 2: "CG-2/SP"General Commercial District with a Special Permit allowing
a 10-foot minimum setback on Ayers Street, Elizabeth Street and Third Street.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing.
Representing the applicant,Chip Urban at 2725 Swantner Drive,addressed the
Commission. Mr. Urban requested to table the case for the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission date of September 7,2016. He stated they
would like additional time to research the details of the proposed special
permits.
Dorothy Spann at 502 Del Mar Boulevard,addressed the Commission. Ms.
Spann wanted more information regarding how many helicopters the helipad
accomodates and if the property would store fuel;where the lithotripsy unit is
located. She stated she appreciated the 10-foot setback recommended by
Staff.
President of Christus Spohn Hospital -Shoreline, Kelly Elkins,addressed the
Commission to answer Ms.Spann's questions. She stated that the helipad will
accomodate two helicopters and there will be no storage of fuel on site.The
lithotripsy mobile unit remains on-site, inside the hospital.
With no one else coming forward, Chairman Ramirez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Baugh to table item "12"to the next
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of September 7,2016.
Commissioner Crull seconded and the motion passed.
13. 16-1001 Case No. 0816-03 - Rangeland Products Terminal, LLC: A change
of zoning from the "IL" Light Industrial District to the "IL/SP" Light
Industrial District with a Special Permit for a Heavy Industrial Use
consisting of above ground storage tanks containing wholesale storage
of fuels and lubricants. The subject property is located at 8110 and
8520 Agnes Street(State Highway 44) between Agnes and Alpine
Streets and between Chickery Street (unimproved) and Manning Road
(County Road 53). The property to be rezoned is described as being a
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189.1490-acre tract of land, situated in the C.C. & S.F.R.R. Survey
No. 313, Abstract 817, J.R. Ward Survey No. 316, Abstract 1005,
Charles Land Patent No. 245, Survey No. 404, Abstract 975 and
Abstract 976, and being a portion of Lots 1, 2, 11 & 12 of the H.B.
Sheppard Farm Lots, and being a portion of the same tract of land
known as a Share 6, a called 97.60 acres as conveyed to H.W.
Isensee in Volume 317, Page 248 Deed Records of Nueces County,
Texas, being the same tract of land as conveyed to Norma Lee
Stockseth in Document No. #2011026126 O.P.R.N.C.T. and also
being a portion of the same tract of land known as Share 7 conveyed
to Nellie Isensee Fisher in Volume 317, Page 248 Deed Records of
Nueces County, Texas, being the same tract of land conveyed to
Rafael Leal Cavazos in Document No. #2004056050 O.P.R.N.C.T.
Ms.Yankee read item "13"into record as shown above. She presented several
aerial views of the subject property. The purpose of the rezoning request is to
allow the construction of a tank farm for wholesale storage of fuels and
lubricants and accessory uses including an office,employee parking and rail
yard.The proposed use is classified as"petroleum, gasoline,and lubricating
oil refining,and wholesale storage,"which is a"heavy industrial" use and may
be allowed by Special Permit in the"IL" Light Industrial District.The proposed
development is directly underneath the flight path of a runway at Corpus
Christi International Airport. Staff recommendation is approval of the change
of zoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the"IL/SP" Light Industrial
District with a Special Permit subject to the following conditions:
1.Allowed Uses:
The only use allowed on the Property other than those uses allowed by-right in
the"IL" Light Industrial District is the wholesale storage of fuel and lubricants.
The number of above ground fuel tanks on the site plan is illustrative and
therefore,could include more or less above ground fuel tanks as desired by
the applicant, provided that all other requirements are in compliance.
Hemispheric pressurized tanks shall be prohibited on the Property.
2. Fire Department Approval:
Development of the Property, including the storage of fuels and lubricants,
shall comply with all Fire Department requirements.
3.Storm Water Detention:
The Owner shall construct and maintain any necessary aboveground detention
facilities in a manner that prevents water from standing for longer than 48
hours after the design storm and the drainage facilities shall remain completely
dry between storms.
4. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):
The Owner shall submit notice to the FAA prior to obtaining building permits
for each structure or tank or to the temporary location of potential aviation
hazards such as construction cranes on site.
5.Airport Hazards:
a. Height: The Maximum height of structures shall comply with the City's
Airport Zoning Ordinance and the most current conical surfaces map of
Corpus Christi International Airport.
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b. Lighting:All lighting shall be shielded toward the site and shall not conflict
with airport flight operations per the Corpus Christi Airport Zoning
Regulations.
c. Other Airport Hazards: No use or activity shall create electrical interference
with navigational signals or radio communication between airport and aircraft,
make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and others,
result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impair visibility in the
vicinity of the airport,create bird strike hazards,or otherwise in any way
endanger or interfere with the landing,takeoff,or maneuvering of aircraft
intending to use the airport.
6. Landscaping and Screening:
The Owner shall install and maintain landscaping in the southeast corner of
the Property at the corner of Agnes Street and Manning Road.A landscape
street yard shall be delineated by a triangle formed by a line tangent to the
proposed railroad tracks and the street right-of-way lines of Agnes Street and
Manning Road.Within this landscape street yard,the minimum required
landscaped area shall be 15%of the total street yard and the street yard shall
be landscaped with plant material approved by Corpus Christi International
Airport and listed in the UDC to achieve a minimum of 0.02 points per square
foot of total street yard area. Landscaping shall not be required along Manning
Road,Alpine Street or the unimproved Chickery Street right-of-way,however,
landscape screening of parking lots and truck loading facilities within 100 feet
of any street right-of-way shall be required in accordance with UDC Section
7.3.11.
7. Land Use Compatibility in Accident Potential Zones:
The Owner shall not exceed a maximum Floor Area Ratio(FAR)of 0.28 in
Accident Potential Zone(APZ) -1 and 0.56 in APZ-2.
8. Time Limit:
This Special Permit shall be deemed to have expired within 12 months of this
ordinance unless a complete building permit application has been submitted.
In the case of a phased project,subsequent building permit applications shall
be submitted within 18 months from the date of issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy or final approved inspections for the previous phase of the
development. The Special Permit shall expire if the use is discontinued for
more than six consecutive months.
After Staffs presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing. Javier
Cantu at 709 Chickery Street,addressed the Commission and has concerns
regarding possible gas emissions from the proposed project. Mr. Cantu asked
about Special Permit condition "6" with regards to Landscaping and
Screening. He also has concerns regarding the potential for airplane crashes.
Representing the applicant, Robert Singleton from Sugarland,Texas
addressed the Commission. He stated that there will be no refining or
processing of products at the site; the liquids will be only transported and
contained.
Ms.Yankee assisted with clarifying on the site plan where screening would be
placed; screening will consist of shrubs as a fence is not required for this site.
Ram Munoz at 1608 Brownlee Boulevard, Engineer of record for the project.
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He informed the Commission that road improvements will take place on
Manning Street and Alpine Street during Phase I of the project.Currently,road
improvements to Chickery Street are not planned.
Robert Harold at 5449 Ocean Drive addressed the Commission and had
questions concerning landscaping as well.
With no one else coming forward during public comment,Chairman Ramirez
closed the public hearing. A motion to approve item "13"was made by
Commissiner Crull and seconded by Commissioner Baugh. The motion
passed.
14. 16-1002 Case No. 0816-04 - MBA-Mi Mundo Daycare, LLC: A change of
zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District. The property to be rezoned is
described as Peary Place Annex "D", located on the west side of Paul
Jones Avenue between Brittany Drive and Argonne Drive.
Ms.Yankee read item "14"into record as shown above. Ms.Yankee presented
several aerial views of the subject property. She stated the purpose of the
rezoning request is to allow a commercial daycare facility.She informed the
Commission that zero public notices were returned in favor or opposition. The
proposed rezoning to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District is
consistent with the adopted Future Land Use Map and Staff recommends
approval.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing.With
no one coming forward,the public hearing was closed. A motion to approve
item"14"was made by Commissioner Baugh and seconded by Commissioner
Lippincott.The motion passed.
Continued Zoning
15. 16-0864 Case No. 0716-06 -Corner Strong Limited: A change of zoning from
the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District and the "CG-2" General
Commercial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District. The
subject property is described as being a 4.99-acre tract of land of
which 4.52 acres is out of Lots 17, 18, 31 and 32, Section 11, Flour
Bluff and Encinal Farm Garden Tracts and 0.47 acres is out of Lot 11,
Block 2, Barclay Grove Unit 11, located on the east side of South
Staples Street (FM 2444) between Corsica Road and Timbergate
Drive.
Ms.Yankee read item "15"into record as shown above. She stated the case
was continued because the width of the access drive on Corsica Road was
increased,therefore,increasing the area of the original request. Public notices
were mailed again stating the increased area of request. The purpose of the
rezoning is to allow a mini-storage facility. Ms.Yankee noted that there is a
subdivision under development immediately to the east of the subject property
and a smaller subdivision under development immediately to the east of the
proposed access drive.Staff recommendation is denial of the change of
zoning from the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District and the"CG-2"
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General Commercial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District,and in
lieu therof, approval of the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District with a
Special Permit.
Special Permit Conditions:
1. Use:
The only use allowed on the Property other than uses permitted in the
base zoning districts is a mini-storage facility and related accessory uses.
2.Setbacks:
The storage of boats and campers,a permitted accessory use to mini-storage,
and the location of dumpsters shall be limited to the west half of the Property.
3.Access:
Access shall be limited to the west portion of the property fronting Corsica
Road.
4. Building Design:
Any buildings constructed within 260 feet of Corsica Road shall have a
non-metal fagade.Mini-storage buildings shall be prohibited from having
doors/openings facing residential uses.
5.Screening Fence:
A minimum six-foot tall solid wood screening fence is required to be
constructed,remain in place,and maintained between the mini-storage facility
and the residential uses.
6. Buffer Yard:
A 15-foot wide buffer yard and 15 buffer yard points shall be required along the
property boundaries adjacent to residential zoning districts.Trees and shrubs
shall be planted,remain in place,and be maintained between the mini-storage
facility and the residential uses.A continuous line of shrubs shall border the
fence.A canopy or understory tree other than palm trees shall be planted every
50 feet on center within the buffer yard.
7. Lighting:
All lighting shall be shielded to direct light downward and pole lights shall be
of the full cut-off type. Freestanding pole lights are prohibited within 50 feet of
the property line of a residential use. No light source shall exceed the roof
height of the buildings on site or 15 feet,whichever is more restrictive.
8. Building Height:
Buildings,excluding the office,shall not exceed 15 feet where adjacent to a
single-family residential use. Otherwise,the maximum building height shall be
35 feet. Boat and camper storage is limited to the west half of the Property and
shall not be considered"adjacent"to single-family residential uses.
9. Hours of Operation:
The hours of operation for the public shall be limited from 7 AM to 10 PM
Sunday through Thursday and from 7 AM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
10.Signage:
Freestanding signage shall be limited to the west portion of the property
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fronting on Corsica Road.Wall signs shall not be oriented toward the east.
11.Time Limit:
In accordance with the UDC,this Special Permit shall be deemed to have
expired within 12 months of this ordinance unless a complete building permit
application has been submitted,and the Special Permit shall expire if the
allowed use is discontinued for more than six consecutive months.
After Staffs presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing.
Applicant, Blanche Fernandez at 2174 County Road 51,addressed the
Commission to consider amending Special Permit condition "9", Hours of
Operation.She stated she has researched other storage facilities in the area
and their hours of opeation begin at 6AM.In order to be competitive with other
storage businesses in the area,she would like for their business to also start
at 6AM instead of 7AM. She stated that the remainder of the conditions of the
Special Permit are amenable.
With no one else coming forward during public comment,Chairman Ramirez
closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Crull to
approve Staffs recommendation with an amendment to Special Permit
condition "9" Hours of Operation, be changed to: The hours of operation for
the public shall be limited from 6 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and
from 6 AM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Baugh and the motion passed.
C. Urban Transportation Plan Amendments
16. 16®1003 Amending the Urban Transportation Plan Map of Mobility CC, a
transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Corpus Christi, by deleting the extension of Oso Parkway north of
Oso Creek between the extensions of Yorktown Boulevard (north
of Weber Road) on the east and Greenwood Drive on the west
while retaining the segment as a future hike and bike trail.
Ms.Yankee read item "16"into record as shown above. She presented several
aerial views detailing the location.Ms.Yankee informed the Commission that
the need for the deletion was first brought to their attention by a developer
who is building a house on a five acre parcel of land which the parkway goes
through. The parcel of land is impacted by a floodzone issues and it would
not be practical to develop a road in a floodzone. Cabaniss Airfield is also
located in this area which is on federal property. The north side of Oso Creek
is not planned for residential development and it does not serve a purpose for
a larger demand of traffic. Also,the construction of a four-way intersection at
State Highway 286 is no longer possible. Development Services Staff, Traffic
Engineering and the Transportation Advisory Commission recommend the
deletion while retaining the segment as a future hike and bike trail.
With no one left in the audience,Chairman Ramirez opened/closed the public
hearing. Commissioner Crull raised some concerns he has with deleting this
segment and made a motion that it be retained in the Urban Transportaion
Plan. The motion failed due to lack of a second. To allow further research into
Commissioner Crull's comments,Staff recommended tabling this item. A
motion was made by Commissioner Williams to table item "16"to the next
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of September 7,2016. The
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motion was seconded by Commissiner Crull and the motion passed.
17. 16®1004 Amending the Urban Transportation Plan Map of Mobility CC,
a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of Corpus Christi, by deleting Mustang Trail, a proposed
C1 Collector, between McArdle Road and South Padre Island
Drive.
Ms.Yankee read item "17"into record as shown above. She presented several
aerial views detailing the location of Mustang Trail.At one point,Mustang Trail
was supposed to intersect with South Padre Island Drive with an overpass
which was never executed through the Urban Transportation Plan (UTP). She
stated the alignment of Mustang Trail would go through already developed
and platted properties. The alignment also runs through a City Park which is
currently for sale for potential development. For these reasons,Staff is
recommending the removal of Mustang Trail,C1 collector,between McArdle
Road and South Padre Island Drive.
With no one left in the audience,Chairman Ramirez opened/closed the public
hearing. A motion to approve item "17"was made by Commissioner Crull and
seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal. The motion passed.
VII. Director's Report
Dan McGinn,Interim Director of Development Services,updated the
Commission on City Council action items which occurred on August 23,2016.
VIII. Items to be Scheduled
None.
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss,Chairman Ramirez adjourned the
meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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