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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Wednesday,October 5,2016 5:30 PM Council Chambers
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
A quorum was established with Commissioner Lippincott and Vice Chairman
Villarreal absent.
II. Approval of Minutes
1. 16-1188 Regular Meeting of September 21, 2016
Motion to approve item"1",was made by Commissioner Baugh and seconded
by Commissioner Crull.The motion passed.
III. Public Hearing Agenda Items
A. Plats
New Plats
Renissa Garza Montalvo, Development Services,read items "2,3 &4" 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"2,3 &4"was made Commissioner Baugh and seconded by
Commissioner Dibble. The motion passed.
2. 16-1189 0516052-NP028 (16-20000002)
BRIGHTON PARK ADDITION NO. 3 (PRELIMINARY - 12.69 ACRES)
Located south of Brooke Road and east of Airline Road.
3. 16-1191 0816103-NP064 (16-20000008)
LEXINGTON CENTER UNIT 2 (PRELIMINARY-32.798 ACRES)
Located east of Crosstown Expressway (SH 288) and north of Holly Road.
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4. 16-1192 0816098-NP061 (16-20000007)
SALIDA DEL SOL AT TERRA MAR- UNITS 2, 3 & 4 AND SAN
CRISTOBAL ESTATES- UNITS 3 & 4 (PRELIMINARY - 24.70
ACRES)
Located south of Wooldridge Road and west of North Oso Parkway.
Time Extensions
5. 16-1193 1015147-NP113 (15-21000043)
CHELSEA, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL - 13.814 ACRES)
Located north of Wooldridge Road and east of Rodd Field Road.
Ms.Garza Montalvo read item "5" into record as shown above. She informed
the Commission that the plat was originally approved on November 15,2015.
This is the first time extension request for the project.The applicant is
requesting a six month time extension as the reimbursement documents need
to be processed for approval by the City for off-site sanitary sewer and storm
sewer construction.
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"5"was made by Commissioner Crull and seconded by Commissioner
Baugh. The motion passed.
6. 16-1194 0212015-NP008 (12-20000003)
MAPLE HILLS UNITS 6 & 7 (PRELIMINARY - 17.74 Acres)
Located east of McKinzie Road and north of Leopard Street.
Ms.Garza Montalvo read item "6" into record as shown above.She stated the
plat was originally approved on February 1,2012. This is the first time
extension request for the project. The applicant is requesting a 24-month time
extension as the entire Maple Hills development was phased out. All the lots in
all the units were not constructed at one time due to the lot sales velocity in
the current economic and market conditions.
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"6"was made by Commissioner Baugh and seconded by Commissioner
Crull. The motion passed
7. 16-1195 0115015-NP010 (15-21000005)
PORTO VILLAGEO UNIT 2 (FINAL - 35.83 ACRES)
Located east of State Highway 361 and north of Beachcomber Drive.
Ms.Garza Montalvo read item "7" into record as shown above.She stated the
plat was originally approved on March 11,2015. This is the third time
extension request for the project. The applicant is requesting a six month time
extension as the plat cannot move forward until a wetlands determination is
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approved and complete.
After Staffs presentation,Chairman Ramirez opened the public hearing.
Representing the owner,Wiley Mcllwain at 4245 County Road 1140, Rivera,
Texas,addressed the Commission and briefly explained how the project will
move forward this month. With no one else coming forward,the public hearing
was closed. A motion to approve item "7"was made by Commissioner Crull
and seconded by Commissioner Baugh. The motion passed
B. Zoning
New Zoning
8. 16-1196 Case No. 1016-02 -Jose G. Sanchez and Hector V. Sanchez: A
change of zoning from the "CG-2" General Commercial District to the
"IL" Light Industrial District. The subject property is located at 3838
Acushnet Drive. The property to be rezoned is described as Lot 13,
Block 7, Saratoga Weber Plaza, located on the north side of Acushnet
Drive between Weber Road and Jefferson Road.
Laura Sheldon, Development Services,read item"8"into record as shown
above. Ms.Sheldon presented several aerial views of the subject property.
She stated the purpose of the rezoning request is to allow construction of a
single story 5,000 square foot building to be used as an automotive repair
facility with services expanded beyond light repair work to include heavy
vehicle services. For heavy vehicle service,"IL" Light Industrial District would
be a suitable use. The properties immediately to the east and west of the
subject property are both zoned"IL" Light Industrial District and have a similar
use of vehicle service. Light Industrial District zoning would conform to the
surrounding east and west zoning and not significantly alter the present
neighborhood conditions.She informed the Commission that zero public
notices were returned in favor or opposition. Staff recommended approval of
the requested change of zoning.
After Staff's presentation concluded,Chairman Ramirez opened the public
hearing. Representing the owner,John Kendal at 5866 South Staples Street,
addressed the Commission and specified which type of trucks are to be
serviced on the property. With no one else coming forward,the public hearing
was closed. A motion to approve item "8"was made by Commissioner Baugh
and seconded by Commissioner Dibble.The motion passed.
9. 16-1197 Case No. 1016-03 - Durrill Farms, LLC: A change of zoning from the
"IH" Heavy Industrial District to the "Cl" Intensive Commercial District.
The property to be rezoned is described as being a 2.6-acre tract of
land out of Lot 1, Block 2, Port Addition, located between Port Avenue
and Brewster Street and between Tancahua Street and Broadway
Street (US Hwy 181).
Ms.Garza Montalvo read item "9" into record as shown above. Ms.Garza
Montalvo presented several aerial views of the subject property. She stated
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the purpose of the rezoning request is to allow construction of a seven story,
156,667 square foot hotel with 196 rooms.The subject property is located
within the boundaries of the Central Business Area Development Plan and is
designated for commercial uses.The proposed rezoning to the"Cl"Intensive
Commercial District is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Future
Land Use Map.The rezoning is compatible with the present zoning and
conforming uses of nearby property and to the character of the surrounding
area; does not have a negative impact upon the surrounding neighborhood.
The property being rezoned is suited for the uses permitted by the requested
district,"Cl"Intensive Commercial District.She informed the Commission that
zero public notices were returned in favor or opposition. Staff recommended
approval of the requested change of zoning.
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 "9"was made by Commissioner Baugh and seconded by
Commissioner Hovda.The motion passed with Commissioners Dibble and
Hastings abstaining.
IV. Director's Report
Ms.Garza Montalvo informed the Commission that there is one more open seat
available for the upcoming American Planning Association workshop.
V. Items to be Scheduled
None
VI. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss,the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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