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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Wednesday,August 23,2017 5:30 PM Council Chambers
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
Chairman Villarreal called the meeting to order and a quorum was established
with Commissioner Dibble absent.
II. Approval of Minutes
1. 17-1070 Regular Meeting Minutes of August 09, 2017
A motion to approve item "1"was made by Commissioner Baugh and
seconded by Commissioner Crull. The motion passed.
III. Public Hearing Agenda Items -Discussion and Possible Action
A. Plats
New Plats
Ratna Pottumuthu, Development Services, read items"2,3,4&5" into record
as shown below. Ms. Pottumuthu 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 Villarreal opened the public hearing.With
no one coming forward,the public hearing was closed. A motion to approve
item"2,3,4&5"was made by Commissioner Lippincott and seconded by
Commissioner Baugh. The motion passed.
2. 17-1071 17PL1051
GRAHAM ESTATES (PRELIMINARY -20.00 ACRES)
Located west of Waldron Road and south of Graham Road.
3. 17-1072 17PL1030
ROYAL OAK SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY -42.4 ACRES)
Located south of Leopard Street and west of Rand Morgan Road (FM
2292).
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4. 17-1073 17PL1042
THE VILLAS PUD (FINAL REPLAT -2.35 ACRES)
Located on the northeast side of Granada Drive and west of Leeward
Drive.
5. 17-1074 17PL1063
OSO GEORGE VILLAGE UNIT 2 (FINAL -47.58 ACRES)
Located north of Yorktown Boulevard and west of Roscher Road.
Wastewater Construction Waiver and Lot/Acreage Fee Exemption
6. 17-1075 17PL1063
OSO GEORGE VILLAGE UNIT 2 (FINAL -47.58 ACRES)
Located north of Yorktown Boulevard and west of Roscher Road.
Request for a waiver of wastewater infrastructure construction per
Section 8.2.7.A of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and an
exemption from the Wasterwater Lot/Acreage fees in the accordance
with Section 8.5.2.G of the UDC.
Ms. Pottumuthu read item "6" into record as shown above. She presented an
aerial overview of the subject location along with the Wastewater Collection
System Master Plan -Laguna Madre Service Area 3 Map. The subject property
will provide on-site sewage facilities in conformance with the regulatory
agency(City-County Health Department).Currently the area does not have
wastewater services within a reasonable distance and staff does not anticipate
availability of service within the 15 year term.Staff recommends approval of
the wastewater infrastructure waiver and wastewater lot/acreage fee
exemption request.
Commissioner Crull suggested for Staff to research the cost to build the lift
station,including force mains,since a master plan for this area exists. A
motion was made by Commissioner Crull to table item"6"to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of September 06,2017 in order for Staff to provide the
research data.Commissioner Hovda seconded and the motion passed.
B. Zoning
New Zoning
7. 17-1077 Case No. 0617-04 -Gulfway Shopping Center: A change of zoning
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS 4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District. The property to be rezoned is described as being 27.20 acres
out of Lot 5, Section 24 and Lots 21 and 28, Section 25, Flour Bluff and
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Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the south side of Yorktown
Boulevard, east of Rodd Field Road, and west of Starry Road.
Laura Sheldon, Develoment Services, read item "7" into record as shown
above.She presented several aerial views of the subject property. She
informed the Commission that zero public notices were returned in favor or in
opposition. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the Future Land Use
Map, PlanCC,and the Southside Area Development Plan (ADP).The proposed
rezoning is also compatible with neighboring properties.Surrounding
properties have been rezoned with a pattern towards residential development;
this is a continuation of an established subdivision.Staff recommends approval
of the requested change of zoning.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Villarreal opened the public hearing. With
no one coming forward,the pulbic hearing was closed. A motion to approve
Staff's recommendation for item "7"was made by Commissioner Baugh and
seconded by Commissioner Hovda.The motion passed.
8. 17-1078 Case No. 0817-01 - Plains Capital Bank: A change of zoning from the
"IL" Light Industrial District to the "CG-1" General Commercial District.
The property to be rezoned is described as Wooldridge Creek Center,
Block 4, Lot 1 D, located on the west side of Patton Street, south of Holly
Road, and north of Wooldridge Road.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services,read item"8"into record as shown
above. He presented several aerial views of the subject property along with a
site plan. He stated the purpose of the rezoning request is for an alternative
high school.The current multi-tenant building is occupied by a gym,a
warehouse,and the proposed alternative high school (the previous occupant of
the tenant space was a physician's office).Southwest Key Programs provides
alternative education through a contract with Nueces County; the program's
maximum occupancy will be 32 students. He informed the Commission that
zero public notices were returned in favor or opposition of the change of
zoning request. He also went over the zoning pattern for the area along with
UDC requirements.Staff recommends approval of the requested change of
zoning as it is compatible with the Future Land Use Map, PlanCC and the
Southside Area Development Plan (ADP).
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Villarreal opened the public hearing.Jose
Gracia, owner of Sunnyside Pediatrics at 5817 Patton Street,addressed the
Commission.Mr.Gracia asked questions regarding the parking requirements
and the vicinty of bar uses with respect to a pediatric office.
With no one else coming forward,the public hearing was closed. A motion to
approve Staff's recommendation for item "8"was made by Vice Chairman
Lippincott and seconded by Commissioner Crull.The motion passed with
Commissioner Hastings abstaining.
C. Text Amendment
9. 17-0780 Amending Article 8, Section 8.1, subsection 8.1.6.A entitled "Acceptance
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of Improvements" of the UDC by changing the duration of the materials
and workmanship warranty for all private and public infrastructure
improvements from one to two years from the date of final (100%)
acceptance.
Ms. Pottumuthu read item "9" into record as shown above. She gave the
Commission some background information to illustrate where the proposed
amendment is today along with the current process. On August 17,2017,the
Building Code Board of Appeals recommended approval of a 2-year warranty
with a maintenance bond.
Ms. Pottumuthu then presented the research data the Commission requested.
For clarity,she defined Pavement Condition Index(PCI)which is a numerical
index between 0 and 100 and is used to indicate the general condition of the
pavement. Staff reviewed 32 projects containing 172 public streets constructed
between 2015-2016 with a range between 49-100 PCI. The following data was
collected: 156 out of 172 streets have a PCI between 85-100(good condition), 12
out of 172 streets have a PCI between 71-84(seal coat recommended)and 4
out of 172 streets have a PCI between 56-70(overlay recommended). There
were 32 Project Warranty inspections between 2015-2016. The City performed
utility/street repairs on 5 streets out of the 172 public streets between 2015-
2016.Ms. Pottumuthu also went over other municipalites and their current
policies including the city of Houston,San Antonio and Gavleston.
Staff recommends revising the amendment from a one year to a two year
warranty but also gave the following alternative considerations: Revise the
current 1-year warranty to include a maintenance bond or revise to a 2-year
warranty to include a maintenance bond.Ms. Pottumuthu also gave the
definition of a"maintenance bond".
After Staff's presentation,comments and discussion took place amongst
Commissioners regarding processes, maintenance bonds and inspections.After
comments/discussion took place, Chairman Villarreal opened the public
hearing. Bart Braselton at 5337 Yorktown addressed the Commission and
expressed his opposition. He said he was not made aware of the Building
Code Board of Appeals meeting that took place on August 17,2017. He would
have attended had he known. He stated that in his extensive career as a home
builder he has never been called back on a warranty issue for a street so he
does not understand what has caused the initiation of the proposed
amendment. He does not see a problem and feels that the PCI is not a good
indicator of warranty issues. He feels that proper inspection processes are the
solution instead of the proposed amendment.
With no one else coming forward,the public hearing was closed. Further
discussion took place amongst Commissioners regarding the research data and
the alternate considerations given. A motion was made by Commissioner Crull
to retain the 1-year warranty period. Commissioner Hovda seconded and all
were in favor by roll call vote. The motion passed.
A motion was made by Vice Chariman Lippincott to amend Commissioner
Crull's motion to add the alternate consideration of a 1-year maintenance bond
with a 50%value of the contract. Commissioner Crull seconded and all were in
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favor by roll call vote.The motion passed.
D. Presentations
10. 17®0933 Downtown Area Development Plan
Keren Costanzo, Planning and Environmental/Strategic Initiatives, presented
item"10"as shown above. She updated the Commission on changes that have
taken place since this item was last presented on July 26,2017; revealed the
poll results of the active survey. She informed the Commission that City
Council requested Staff do additional work on the North Beach Redevelopment
Initiative.With that direction,Staff decided to remove the appendix for the
North Beach ADP and North Beach Plan 2011. Staff will bring back the North
Beach ADP/North Beach Plan 2011 to the Commission at a later date for
recommendation.
Ms.Costanzo explained the Vision Themes are part of the survey and
approximately 64%of respondents either"somewhat agree" or"strongly
agree"that they capture the community's vision for Downtown. With regard to
the Downtown ADP Initiatives,66%of respondents either"somewhat agree"or
..strongly agree"that they represent the direction needed for Downtown. The
Infrastructure initiative poll results revealed that 64%of respondents either
"somewhat agree"or"strongly agree" that it captures the needs in the
Downtown area. The survey aslo included a poll for the District Identities. She
stated 58%either"somewhat agree"or"strongly agree"that they reflect the
unique character of the downtown neighborhoods. Based on Design
Guidelines,the poll revealed that 81%of respondents either"somewhat agree"
or"strongly agree"that the City should adopt design guidelines for Downtown
streets in the TIRZ#3 District.
Ms.Costanzo stated the next step for the Plan is City Council action sometime
in September after receiving the Commission's recommendation.
Commissioner Hovda recommended that the section for the Bayshore
Neighborhood be renamed"Bayshore Neighborhood/The Water's Edge".
Commissioner Hovda stated that much effort has been given to market The
Water's Edge neighborhood for future events and festivals. Commissioner
Williams praised Staff's hard work that has been put into the draft plan.
Commissioner Schroeder had a comment on Design Guidelines with regard to
a plan for vegatation.After discussion by Commissioners ended, Chairman
Villarreal opened the public hearing.
Judy Telge, 3554 Santa Fe Street,with Bay Area Smart Growth,addressed the
Commission. She is agreeable with the Plan's direction and praised the
Planning Department's efforts with regard to outreach/inclusion given for
community input.
With no one else coming forward,the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Hovda made a motion to approve the draft plan for item "10"
and Commissioner Baugh seconded. The motion passed.
IV. Director's Report
Bill Green Interim Director of Developmen Services, informed the Commission
on the Stakeholder Meeting No.3,for the proposed Annexation Policy,to be
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held on September 15,2017 on the 6th Floor Conference Room,City Hall at
9:30 a.m.
Commissiner Crull suggested that Zoning Case No.0717-01 be scheduled for the
next regulary scheduled Planning Commission meeting on September 06,
2017.
V. Items to be Scheduled
None.
VI. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss,Chairman Villarreal adjourned the
meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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