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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 04/27/2011 ults REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING E VE D Council Chambers•City Hall MAY 2 3 2011 April 27,2011 5:30 P.M. CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Rudy Garza,Chairman Johnny Perales,P.E.,Assistant City Manager, A.Javier Buena,Vice-Chairman Engineering&Development Services *Arrived ar S..43p.m* Miguel S.Saldafa,AICP,Senior City Planner James Skrobarczyk Wesley Vardeman,City Planner Johnny R.Martinez Andrew Dimas,City Planner Even J.Kelly Deborah Brown,Assistant City Attorney John C.Tamez *Absents Govind Nadkarni *Absent* Veronica Ocanas,Assistant City Attorney Mark Adame*eefrat 6.05 p.m.* Ashley Satterfield,Recording Secretary John Taylor*Absent* Si usted quiere dirigirse a la comision y su ingl6s es limitado,habit un interprete de espanol a ingles en la junta para ayudarle. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Garza at 5:33 p.m.and a quorum was declared. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 13,2011 Motion to approve the April 13, 2011 regular Planning Commission minutes was made by Commissioner Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed unanimously with Vice-Chairman Huerta,Commissioner Nadkarni and Commissioner Taylor absent. III. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS A. PLATS 1. New Plats Wesley Vardeman,Development Services,read New Nat item"a"into record(shown below)and staff recommended approval. a. 0411028-P005(11-22000005) Rancho Vista Subdivision Unit 2(Final—4.772 Acres) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Rodd Field Road. The public hearing was opened. Donald Zimmerman, Naval Air Station — Corpus Christi, came forward and stated the subject property borders normal transient routes. Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the possibility of residents having future problems with the aviation routes and Mr.Zimmerman responded complaints were not an issue. SCANNED Planning Commission Minutes April 27,2011 Page 2 The public hearing was closed. Motion to approve New Plat item "a" was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Commission Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Vice-Chairman Huerta, Commissioner Nadkarni and Commissioner Taylor absent. Mr. Vardeman mad New Plat item "b" into record (shown below) and staff stated the applicant requested the plat be continued to the May 11,2011 regular Planning Commission meeting. b. 0411029-P006(11-22000006) Vista Hermosa Subdivision Phase UI,Lot 1,Block I (Final— 1.305 Acres) Located north of Holly Road and west of Santa Olivia Street. Motion to continue New Plat item"b"was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Vice-Chairman Huerta, Commissioner Nadkami and Commissioner Taylor absent. 2. Time Extension Mr. Vardeman mad Time Extension item "a" into record (shown below)and staff recommended approval of a six-month time extension. a. 0510045-P013(10-22000013) Shell Road Poultry Acres,Block 9.Lot 2(Fhtal—0.299 Acre) Located west of Violet Road between Leopard Street and Interstate Highway 37. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. Motion to approve a six-month time extension for Time Extension item "a" was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Motion passed unanimously with Vice- Chairman Huerta,Commissioner Nadkarni and Commissioner Taylor absent Chairman Garza stated that under Discussion Items,item"B"would be presented first. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS B. UPDATE ON THE FY 2011-2012 BUDGET Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager.Public Works and Utilities,presented an update for the FY 2011-2012 budget. Vice-Chairman Huerta inquired about a visual representation of the percentage of all departments within the budget and Mr. Martinez stated the information was available. Johnny Perales, Assistant City Manager of Engineering and Development Services, explained that the material Vice-Chairman Huerta requested was presented at a prior workshop. Mr. Martinez stated the material was available online. xnw.mI.w.vmwmxmnWAINGa..,I ww«urrEs+mivn.11Wnn81LOC • Planning Commission Minutes April 27,2011 Page 3 A discussion was held on the City's finances. Commissioner Tamez inquired about the percentage of propwty taxes received from commercial versus residential and Mr. Martinez answered that the majority of the property taxes were collected from commercial properties. Commissioner Skrobarczyk asked if a process was in place for the other monies not included in the General Fund and Mr.Martinez stated yes and the presentation on the General Fund was presented without the utility funds included. Mr. Martinez discussed consolidation of duties. A brief discussion was held on the Internal Service Fund and slow growth rates. Vice-Chairman Huerta commented on the increased fees for developers and developments. IV. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS A. UPDATE ON THE CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH DEVELOPMENT PLAN Robert Payne, Development, Services, presented the update on the Corpus Christi Beach Development Plan. Commissioner Tamez inquired about tax incentives to offset the cost of development and Mr. Payne responded that a tax increment system should only by created with a multi-million dollar project. A tax break could be offered to current developments. Mr.Perales stated the City was operating within the standard incentive packages provided by the State Economic Development Group. In response to Chairman Garza, Mr. Perales stated this area was targeted as a community reinvestment zone. Vice-Chairman Huerta suggested a developer pay for an infrastructure and the City grant a tax break for an extended amount of time. Commissioner Skrobarczyk suggested a marketing plan for the City to identify target areas that will be attractive to developers. Commissioner Tamez commented about the proposed corridor for the Harbor Bridge. Vice- Chairman Huerta commented the proposed alignment was the least expensive and Mr.Payne added the proposed alignment was the shortest span across the ship channel. The public hearing was opened. Rocco Montesano, Executive Director of the USS Lexington, came forward in support Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the market for convention at the USS Lexington and Texas State Aquarium and Mr.Montesano responded the market for conventions was fair. Tom Schmid, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium, came forward in support. Commissioner Tamez asked Mr. Schmid what was the most important issue and Mr.Schmid responded the infrastructure was the major issue. Carrie Robertson,4401 Gulfbreeze Boulevard,came forward in support. IoAnn Gilbertson, 3938 Surfside, came forward in support. Ms. Gilbertson recommended donating City properties to developers. I ifiteLDTR1/4SHAPIDVOsideaLkturyiess mwady mwmmfOL i4.417.11 wmnv.00c Planning Commission Minutes April 27,2011 Page 4 C. Bonillas, 3117 N. Surfside, came forward in support Mr. Bonillas suggested altering the parking requirements to match downtown and encouraged rock growing to address erosion issues. Vice-Chairman Huerta commented on parking requirements of the "AT" Apartment Tourist Districts and the"B-4"General Business Districts and inquired about an overlay. Mr.Perales stated the ordinances that am going through the Energy Efficiency Block Grant provide developers with options such as overlays with alternative parking requirements. Mr.Perales continued by stating these options would be available for development and renovation. Vice-Chairman Huerta asked about the timeline for said ordinances and Mr.Perales stated by late summer of this year. A brief discussion was held on the overstock of City properties. Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about a project ready to go before the ordinances are passed and Mr. Perales responded an overlay or planned unit development can be granted. Vice-Chairman Huerta suggested scheduling special meetings or joint meetings with the appropriate groups to discuss possible options. Commissioner Tamez recommended a canal system for drainage and Mr. Payne supported the idea. A brief discussion was held on options generated by a canal system. Mr. Payne stated the plan was tentatively scheduled for final action on the Planning Commission regular meeting on lune 22,2011. B. EXPANSION OF THE JOINT LAND USE POLICY COMMITTEE Mr.Payne presented the material on the expansion of the Joint Land Use Policy Committee. Motion to make Commissioner Tamez a regular committee member and appoint a representative from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi as an alternate was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and seconded by Chairman Garza. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Nadkarni and Commissioner Taylor absent. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. UPDATE ON 2010 CENSUS Mr.Payne presented the update on the 2010 Census. VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Saldafia gave the Director's Report. Mr. Saldaffa stated Commissioner Adame could not serve on multiple City boards as mandated by the amended resolution. Mr. Saldaria discussed the attendance reports. A. CITY COUNCIL ACTION + April 26,2011 1. Case No.0311-02 The NRP Group,"I-3"to"13-5" xww wmw..D.wmwaA,moco.uasaowm+1msnn"n.'1wrviv.mc Planning Commission Minutes April 27,2011 Page 5 7 May 10,2011 1. Case No.0111-01 Staples Development,LLC,"R-IB"to"A-I" 2. Case No.0411-01 KIB Operating Company,LLC,"3-4"to"B-5" 41. May 17,2011 • 1. Case No.0411-02 Rudy Sosa,"A-2"to"AB" 2. Case No.0411-03 Jose G.Fernandez,"B-4"to"1-2" 3. Case No.0411-04 MBL Derby City Development,LLC,"R-IB"to"A-I" B. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA Mr.Perales discussed the computer system in the Council Chambers. VII. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Sktobarczyk and seconded by Vice-Chairman Buena. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Nadkarni and Commissioner Taylor absent and meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. //atog2 Date: 5. 4- It Migu=� . Sat a>Sa,AICP Secretary to Planning Commission Otoh1 oa atttnllltold Date: 5-4-.1011 Ashley Satterf Id, U Recording Secretary nwx.134914..emmmna.L.wrwmcu�SSIOuum&vrvsunut II.�nnmc