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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Wednesday,July 10,2019 5:30 PM Council Chambers
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
Chairman Villarreal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.and a quorum was
established with Commissioners Baugh, Hovda and Zarghouni absent.
II. Opening Statement
III. Approval of Absences: None
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. 19-0903 Regular Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2019
A motion to approve item "1"was made by Commissioner Schroeder and
seconded by Vice Chairman Crull. The motion passed.
V. Budget Presentation
2. 19-0944 Proposed FY2019-2020 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
and Planning Guide.
Kamil Taras,Capital Improvement Program Manager, presented item"2"for
the record and began the presentation by stating the purpose.The planning
guide provides project scopes,cost and schedules for planned and anticipated
projects over the next ten years.The Planning Commission will be making a
recommendation for Fiscal Year(FY)2020 (year one)which is a fully-funded
work plan based on available financial capacity and greatest prioritized needs.
He stated that projects listed beyond the third year do not have a solid funding
source. He presented a graph to illustrate available resources($314 million)
distributed over major spending areas for FY 2020.Approximately 53%
(Revenue Bonds)is attributed to Gas,Water,Stormwater,Wastewater and
Water Supply.Street projects account for approximately 25%(General
Obligation Bond).The remainder of the spending areas consist of Public Health
and Safety, Public Facilities, Parks and Recreation and the Airport. He
continued the presentation by detailing program highlights for each
department and their funding sources. He said this item will be presented
again for the Planning Commission's recommendation on July 24,2019. He
asked that the Commission review the planning guide and informed them the
guide will be available online July 11,2019.
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After Staff's presentation,Chairman Villarreal opened the floor for
Commissioner comments/questions.Vice Chairman Crull expressed that the
planning guide does not give much detail for anticipated projects for the next
ten years.Mr.Taras stated that they recently gained new database software to
record all projects.They are currently in the process of building the database
and at this time next year they will have a more comprehensive list available.
Vice Chairman Crull said that this has been an on-going issue from previous
years. He felt that without the list of future projects in the planning guide,it can
misinform the public to believe that the City is in "good shape". He also felt
that having a future list of projects can help with the lack of contractors.
Chairman Villarreal shared Vice Chairman Crull's sentiments. No action was
taken on this item.
VI. Consent Public Hearing: (Items A, B & C) - Discussion and Possible Action
Chairman Villarreal asked Commissioners if they would like any Consent items
pulled to be heard separately during the Public Hearing. It was determined
that item"9"would be pulled from the Consent agenda and heard separately.
Chairman Villarreal asked Staff to present the Consent Agenda,items V.A,V.B
and V.C,except for item"9".Greg Collins, Development Services,read items
"3 through 8; 10 &11"into the record as shown below.Staff recommends
approval for Variance item"3". New plat items"4,5&6",satisfy all
requirements of the UDC and State Law;the Technical Review Committee
recommend approval.Time Extension item "7"satisfies all requirements of the
UDC and Staff recommends approval.Staff also recommends approval for New
Zoning items"8, 10& 11"as stated in Staff's report.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Villarreal opened the floor for
Commissioner comments/questions.Vice Chairman Crull asked where the
hike/bike trail is located for New Plat item"5". He also asked why Staff is
recommending approval of the change of zoning to the"RM-3" District for New
Zoning item "11".Staff stated
that the reasoning behind their recommendation is an effort for compatibility
with adjacent zoning districts since there is an "RM-3"district to the south of
the subject property.
After Commissioner comments/questions concluded,Chairman Villarreal
opened the public hearing for the Consent items.With no one coming forward,
the public hearing was closed.A motion to approve Staff's recommendation as
presented for items"3,4,5,6,7,8, 10 &11"was made by Vice Chairman Crull
and seconded by Chairman Villarreal. The motion passed.
A. New Plat with Variance (Waiver)
3. 19-0941 19PL1056 -SIDEWALK WAIVER
CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, BLOCK 1, LOT 21 R
(REPLAT - 1.020 ACRES)
Located west of Forty Fourth Street and north of Beacon Street.
Request for a Plat Waiver of Sidewalk Construction Requirement in
Section 8.1.4 and Section 8.2.2 of the UDC.
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4. 19-0942 19PL1056
CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, BLOCK 1, LOT 21 R
(REPLAT - 1.020 ACRES)
Located east of Forty Fourth Street and north of Beacon Street.
B. New Plats
5. 19-0904 19PL1041 -CONDITIONAL
AIRLINE CROSSING UNIT 3 (FINAL - 15.62 ACRES)
Located west of Airline Road and south of Lipes Boulevard.
6. 19-0952 19PL1044
PORTAIRS ADDITION, BLOCK 8, LOT 3R (REPLAT- 0.62 ACRES)
Located north of Gollihar Road and east of Ayers Street.
Time Extension
7. 19-0927 18PL1065
SWAN VILLAGE - PHASE I (FINAL -44.90 ACRES)
Located west of County Road 41 and south of FM 2444.
C. New Zoning
8. 19-0905 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 4001 Leopard Street
Case No. 0719-01 -Corpus Christi Limousines Unlimited, Inc.:
Ordinance to consider a Special Permit Time Extension Request for an
additional 12 months for the property at or near 4001 Leopard Street
(located on the south side of Leopard Street, west of Villa Drive, and east
of Van Cleve Drive).
9. 19-0906 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 2110 Laguna
Shores Road
Case No. 0719-02 - B &A Terra Firma:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2110 Laguna Shores Road
(located on the west side of Laguna Shores Road, north of Hustlin Hornet
Drive, and south of Lola Johnson Road) from the "RE" Residential Estate
District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District.
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Osei Amo-Menseh, Development Services, read item "9" into the record as
shown above. For location purposed,he presented several aerial views of the
subject property along with the Existing and Future Land Use maps.Mr.
Amo-Menseh stated that on March 20,2019,the Planning Commission
recommended denial of the applicant's request to rezone the property from the
"RE" Residential Estate District to the"RM-2"Multifamily 2 District to allow for
the construction of an apartment complex. The applicant has withdrawn the
application for"RM-2"and submitted a new application to rezone the property
from"RE" Residential Estate District to the"RS-6"Single-family 6 District to
allow for the construction of Single-Family homes.Mr.Amo-Menseh informed
the Commission that 14 public notices were returned in opposition of the
change of zoning request and three notices were returned in favor. He also
went over the history of zoning patterns for the surrounding area, UDC
requirements and the allowed uses with the rezoning.The proposed rezoning
is compatible with neighboring properties and with the general character of
the surrounding area.Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning
request.
After Staff's presentation,Chairman Villarreal opened the floor for
Commissioner comments/questions.Commissioner Schroeder asked a question
regarding the connection of wastewater service.The only potential source of
wastewater is to the northwest,connecting though Jamaica Drive and an
existing lift station. He wanted to know if an extension exists in the
right-of-way for Jamaica Drive to connect utilities to the subject property or will
there be a need for an easement.It was noted that the proposed"RS-6"
Single-family 6 District allows up to 7 lots per acre. Therefore,the maximum
number of allowable lots per the size of the property will be 88. However,the
applicant is proposing a preliminary layout of the single-family lots to yield
approximately 70 lots due to the configuration of the property.
After Commissioner comments/questions concluded,Chairman Villarreal
opened the public hearing. Representing the owner, Miguel Saldana at 4553
Moonlake Ridge addressed the Commission. He said that the Utilities
Department has confirmed that the lift station on Jamaica Drive can
accommodate the proposed development. He said that the change of zoning
request is consistent with the neighboring properties to the north and west
which are also zoned "RS-6" (low density residential).Mr.Saldana stated that
the maximum lots they plan to build will be 60 lots as opposed to the 70 lots
stated earlier.
The following members of the public came forward to address the Commission
and expressed their opposition to the change of zoning request:
Reinaldo Figueroa at 221 Lola Johnson Road
Rebecca Root at 325 Lola Johnson Road
Jerry&Maggie Hartung at 2101 Laguna Shores Road
The comments consisted of the environmental impacts and the preservation of
the sensitive wetlands in the area.The proposed amount of construction will
exacerbate current drainage and flooding issues.Mr. Figueroa brought up
concerns for the lift station regarding elevation/gravity feed.Ms. Root felt that
the character of the neighborhood should be maintained and prefers that the
lots be developed as 1-acre lots.Ms. Hartung said the"RS-6" districts in the
area are misleading and are not consistent with the neighboring properties;
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the area development plan needs to be upheld. Road conditions on Laguna
Shores Road are not suitable to handle an increase of traffic/construction and
will cause further deterioration.Current traffic congestion will intensify due to
school hours and affect student's safety;egress//ingress issues in the area will
be a struggle.
David Freeman,Superintendent of Flour Bluff Independent School District
(FBISD)addressed the Commission and said they are not prepared to sacrifice
the safety and sanctity of the neighborhood even though it would improve the
tax base and increase student population.The FBISD owns 56 acres that is
adjacent to the subject property.They have an Environmental Education
Center which consists of outdoor classrooms that are routinely used by
students. He said he remains neutral on the decision for the change of zoning
request and would like more information before making a final decision.
Shirley Thorton, President of the FBISD Board of Trustees,addressed the
Commission.She had questions regarding which districts with respect to
acreage can utilize septic systems and had a concern for potential
trash/pollution in the pond where the children kayak.She said she has more
questions she would like answered before making a final decision.
With no one else coming forward, Chairman Villarreal closed the public
hearing.Commissioner Schroeder clarified that the Commission is charged
with determining a piece of land's compatibility use with the surrounding
properties. However,recommendations cannot be made to control what an
owner can do with their property based on what residents would personally
prefer. In this case,he believes the change of zoning request is compatible as
stated in Staff's report.A motion to approve item "9"was made by
Commissioner Schroeder and it was seconded by Commissioner Dibble.The
motion passed.
10. 19-0907 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 6202 Yorktown
Boulevard
Case No. 0719-03 -Cloudcroft Land Ventures, Inc.:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 6202 Yorktown Boulevard
(located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Yorktown Boulevard
and Annemasse Drive, and west of Cimarron Boulevard) from the "RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
11. 19-0920 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 121 Pueblo Avenue
Case No. 0719-04 -Guillermo Munoz:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 121 Pueblo Avenue (located
along the east side of Pueblo Street, north of Lou Street, and south of
Agnes Street) from the "IL" Light Industrial District to the "RM-3"
Multifamily 3 District.
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VII. Director's Report
None.
VIII. Items to be Scheduled
None.
IX. Adjournment of Planning Commission Meeting
There being no further business to discuss,Chairman Villarreal adjourned the
meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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