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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission Workshop
Wednesday,May 31,2017 5:30 PM Council Chambers
PUBLIC NOTICE -- ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA ARE FOR PLANNING
COMMISSION'S INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. NO OTHER ACTION WILL
BE TAKING PLACE AND NO PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE SOLICITED.
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
II. BRIEFINGS/PRESENTATIONS
1. 17-0686 Zoning, Platting and Annexation Presentations
Andrew Dimas, Development Services,began the workshop with a
presentation on the Zoning process along with how it's defined and the
background of the Unified Development Code(UDC). Mr. Dimas explained the
differences between a"project specific"zoning case and a"speculative" case.
He stated there are many factors to be considered when reviewing a zoning
case such as infrastructure,the history,land use trends, Future Land Use,and
UDC requirements. He also stated the Comprehensive Plan -Plan CC is the
policy to be followed when considering zoning cases in which the Area
Development Plans and Master Plans are encompassed. After Staffs
presentation,comments/questions by Commissioners included infrastructure
concerns with respect to infill development.
After comments and questions by Commissioners concluded, Ratna
Pottumuthu with Development services,began the presentation on the Platting
process. She went over the types of plats and explained that Final
plats/Replats require Planning Commission approval and Minor,
Amending/Vacating plats can be approved administratively. She described the
public notification requirements with respect to final plats/replats per the Local
Government Code(LGC), Chapter 212 and how notices are classifed by
whether the plat has a variance or not. A notice for Final plats/Replats without
a variance, conforms to the UDC and the LGC,Chapter 212 requirements. The
Commission was also informed that Development Services has updated their
public notification forms to specifically state if the plat has a variance and to
indicate what type of variance is being requested;allowing the property owner
the option to object for the record. If the plat does not have a variance,the
public notice will no longer contain the option for a property owner to protest.
Discussion took place regarding the types of plats that have variances such as
exemption requests and planned unit developments. It was suggested by
Chairman Villarreal to possibly consider adding plat comments to the agenda
packet for the Commission's review.
After Ms. Pottumuthu's presentation,Julio Dimas, Interim Director of
Development Services,went over general procedures of a Planning
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Commission meeting such as making clear/specific motions and seconds . He
informed the Commission that for future cases,the use of a"motion cheat
sheet"will be provided in agenda packets in the form of a"fill in the blank"
format for the Commissioners to recite. Mr. Dimas also went over procedures
to take during public comment that would allow for a more efficient process.
After discussion took place regarding general point of order procedures,Ms.
Keren Costanzo with the Planning Department,addressed the Commission
regarding the proposed Annexation Policy. Ms.Constanzo first defined
annexation and the extraterritorial jurisdiction for the Commission. She
provided a map demonstrating the annexation history of the City of Corpus
Christi. She explained to the Commission the differences between a policy
versus a program/plan.Ms.Constanzo stated that an annexation policy is not a
legal requirement but is strongly recommended by the Texas Municipal League
(TML).They recommend providing a policy that establishes a clear purpose
with strategies and policy statements.She outlined which Texas cities have an
annexation policy and the cities without a policy. Ms.Costanzo summarized
the community outreach that has taken place within the last few months and
future stakeholder meetings. She informed the Commission that attendees
had an opportunity to utilize an online software system for a live poll at the
May 12,2017,stakeholder meeting. Part of the poll asked attendees what
word/phrase comes to mind when they hear the word"growth". Another
question asked to rate the most important policy criteria of the six criteria that
are listed in the draft document policy. The policy cirteria of Economic and
Fiscal Impacts ranked the highest in the live poll. Ms.Costanzo stated the
second stakeholder meeting will be held on June 01,2017 where the revised
draft document will be provided/reviewed. The next step will be to update the
draft and bring forth to the Planning Commission in June. Ms.Costanzo
pointed out that the proposed annexation policy does not contain a policy
regarding disannexation but Staff would take guidance from the Commission
for consideration and any other recommendations as the policy will be a living
document and can be amended.
The proposed Annexation Policy presentation was the last presentation and
therefore concluded item "1".
III. Director's Report
None.
VI. Items to be Scheduled
None.
V. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss,Vice Chairman Lippincott
adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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