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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 04/13/2011 RECEIVED MINUTES EIV REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers-City Hal MAY 0 2 2011 April 13,2011 5:30 P.M. CITY 6ECREfARYS offir COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: ' Rudy Garza,Chairman Johnny Perales,P.E.,Assistant City Manager, A.Javier Huerta, Vice-Chairman Engineering&Development Services James Skrobarczyk Faryce Goode-Macon,Assistant Director, Johnny R.Martinez Development Services Absent' Evon J.Kelly Absent* Wesley Vardeman,City Planner John C.Tamez Andrew Dimas,City Planner Govind Nadkarni Deborah Brown,Assistant City Attorney Mark Adame Ashley Satterfield,Recording Secretary John Taylor Arrived at 5:34 Ant* Si usted quiere dirigirse ala comision y su inglFs es limitado,habra un interprete de espafiol a ingles en la junta pan 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. March 30,2011 Motion to approve the March 30, 2011 regular Planning Commission minutes was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. III. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS A. PLATS 1. Continued Plat Wesley Vardeman, Development Services, read Continued Plat item "a" into record shown below. Staff stated the applicant requested the plat be continued to the May 11,2011 regular Planning Commission meeting. a. 1210097-NP048(10-20000007) Roblex Industrial Subdivision Unit 2(Preliminary— 18.679 Acres) Located west of Plato Road between Agnes Street(SH 44)and Bates Drive. Motion to continue Continued Plat item "a" to the May 11,2011 regular Planning Commission meeting was made by Commissioner Slrobarezyk and seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. SCANNED Planning Commission Minutes April 13,2011 Page 2 2. New Plat Mr. Vardeman read New Plat item"a"into record shown below and staff recommended approval. a. 0411027-P004(22000004) Tuscan Place Unit 2.Block 1.Lots 1 8c 2(Final—4.832 Acres) Located east of East Riverview Drive between Guadalupe Drive and the Nueces River. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. Motion to approve New Plat item"a"was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. 3. Time Extensions Mr. Vardeman read Time Extension item "a" into record shown below and staff recommended approval of a six-month time extension. a. 1010086-P031 (10-22000031) Homedale Addition,Block 1,Lot 17R(Final Replat—0.361 Acre) Located east of Luzius Drive between Purdue Road and Flour Bluff Drive. 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 Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. Mr. Vardeman read Time Extension item "b" into record shown below and staff recommended approval of a six(6)month time extension. b. 1010089-P034(10-22000034) Tropical Winds Phase E(Final—99 Acres) Located west of Retta Drive between Glenoak Drive and Montreal Drive. 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 "b" was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. IPLII.DIIMBAISZONINCVLAWING cn e4VIMN@NRuWIit11.11.mamsmc Planning Commission Minutes April 13,2011 Page 3 B. ZONING 1. New Zoning Andrew Dimas, Development Services, presented Case No. 0411-01 KID Operating Company, LLC. and staff recommended approval. a. Case No.0411-01 KID Operating Company,LLC: A change of zoning from "11-4" General Business District to "B-5" Business District not resulting in a change of future land use. The property to be rezoned is Mt. Vernon Unit 1, Lot D,located between South Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358) and Mount Vernon Drive,east of Prinston Drive. Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the differences between the "B-4" General Business District and the"B-5"Business District and Mr.Dimas explained that the"B-5"Business District is for more intense commercial purposes and open storage was not allowed. Commissioner Tamez inquired about the buffer located at the back of the property and Mr.Dimas answered that the existing six-foot masonry fence met the buffer requirements between residential and commercial uses. Commissioner Skrobarczyk asked about potential plans for Mount Vernon Drive and Mr. Dimas responded that the transportation map did not display major changes to the street. The public hearing was opened. Manuel Gallardo,Jr.,5021 Mount Vernon Drive,came forward in opposition and commented on the potential effects on the neighborhood and property values. Chairman Garza ensured Mr. Gallardo that the Planning Commission seeks to protect the residential districts. Pauline Ruis, 4938 Wexford, came forward in opposition and commented on property values, flood plains,street conditions,street traffic and the height limitations on new buildings. Philip Hurley, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for London Broadcasting Company, came forward and provided background details on the company. Mr. Hurley addresses the concerns of the neighborhood by stating the parking was sufficient,the wall in the back of the property was not going to change and no additional structures would be built. Vice-Chairman Huerta commented on the production that would require the "B-5" Business District and the possibility of a billboard. Mr.Dimas responded that billboards were allowed in the"B- 5"Business District. A brief discussion was held on billboards. Commissioner Martinez requested clarification on the project and Mr. Hurley clarified that the changes were going to be inside the building. Commissioner Skrobarczyk asked how many additional jobs would be added and Mr. Hurley responded approximately eighty-five(85)additional jobs would be added. Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated no egress or ingress was allowed onto Mount Vernon Drive and no changes were to be made to the buffer at the back of the property. x:vu,wcux..NDmmmwummxoCOIC $Somammsvu„"n.11 wnmvooc Ali Planning Commission Minutes April 13,2011 Page 4 Vice-Chairman Hun asked Mr.Hurley if a billboard was to be erected and he responded that a billboard was a possibility in the future. Betty Schwartz, 5017 Mount Vernon Drive, came forward and inquired about the notification map and Mr.Dimas explained the circled area was the two-hundred foot notification area. Mr. Gallardo came forward and asked if more satellite dishes were going to be placed at the back of the property because he feared the satellites might fall onto his house that sits directly behind the satellites. Mr. Hurley responded that the satellites were designed to fall into themselves and there was a possibility additional dishes may be added as more stations were added, but no towers would be constructed. Commissioner Martinez asked if additional satellite dishes could be placed in the current zoning district and Mr. Dimas responded yes. Terry Buis, 4938 Wexford,came forward and asked about the effects on the neighborhood such as the proposed laboratory and noise. Mr. Hurley explained that the laboratory was used for manufacturing CDs and no major chemicals were going to be used on the premises. Mr. Hurley continued that noise levels would not increase. Steve Schwartz, 5017 Wexford,came forward and asked the Planning Commission to verify that the applicant could not buy out the neighborhood properties and Chairman Garza responded that the residential district would be protected. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented that the requirements and standards set by the City required the applicant to file a change of zoning because of the slight manufacturing process. Vice-Chairman Huerta began discussing the proposed Unified Development Code regarding signs. After a brief discussion,Mr. Dimas stated the issue at hand was the change in zoning and not a billboard. Commissioner Skrobarczyk asked Mr. Dimas about the surrounding properties and Mr. Dimas displayed the surrounding zoning districts. Motion to approve the applicant's request for a change in zoning from the "B-4" General Business District to the "B-5" Business District was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. Mr.Dimas presented Case No.0411-01 Rudy Sosa and staff recommended approval. b. Case No.0411-02 Rudy Soso:A change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "AB" Professional Office District resulting in a change of future land use from a high-density residential use to a professional office use. The property to be rezoned is Lawnvicw Annex,Block 4,Lot 15, located at the northeast corner of Marguerite Street and it Street,south of Agnes Street. xvu m.a,u. envea. MINONuwILOMNNVIINOMl1.1l wnumooe Planning Commission Minutes April 13,2011 Page 5 Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the future land use of the area and Mr. Dimas stated the subject property was located within a transitional area. The public hearing was opened. Jesse Flores, 2019 Marguerite Sheet, came forward in opposition and stated he was told the building was to be renovated and not torn down. Mr. Flores expressed concern with condition of the currently vacant land, surrounding businesses and taxes. Chairman Garza stated the zoning was to allow for a daycare and in the future, no commercial businesses would be allowed in the "AB" Professional Office District. Commissioner Martinez commented that die proposed zoning district was for professional offices and traffic should not increase drastically. Commissioner Martinez continued this was a better option for the neighborhood Rudy Sosa. Director of Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi, Inc., came forward and gave details on the organization. Commissioner Tamez inquired about the maximum number of kids at one daycare facility and Mr.Sosa responded,about thirty(30)kids was the maximum number of kids a daycare center. The public hearing was closed. Motion to approve the applicant's request for a change in zoning from the "A-2" Apartment House District to the "AB" Professional Office District was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. Mr.Dimas presented Case No. 0411-03 Jose G. Fernandez and staff recommended denial of the applicant's request for a change of zoning from the"B-4"General Business District to the"1-2" Light Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, approval of the "B-4/SP" General Business District with a Special Permit and eight(8)conditions. c. Case No.0411-03 Jose G.Fernandez:A change of zoning from "B-4"General Business District to"1-2"Light Industrial District resulting in a change of future land use from a commercial use to a1'• i. !,__trial The property to be rezoned is Highway Village 2,Block 10,Lot I, located at the southeast corner of Leopard Street and Robby Drive. Commissioner Tamez inquired about the sunounding properties and Mr. Dimas answered that no properties were zoned"I-2"Light Industrial District. Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated the neighboring property was zoned "B-4" General Business District. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. x.wnuuw.nnewumnwwwmo cwevurowa,nnwoi'".un Wnp,W DCC . Planning Commission Minutes April 13,2011 Page 6 Motion to approve staffs recommendation of the 'B-4/SP" General Business District with a Special Permit and eight (8) conditions, was made by Commissioner Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Nadkami. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. Mr. Dimas presented Case No. 0411-04 MBL Derby City Development, LLC. and staff recommended approval. d. Case No. 0411-04 MBL Derby City Development, LLC: A change of zoning from"R-IB"One-family Dwelling District and "R-IB/PUD-2" One-family Dwelling District with a Planned Unit Development 2 to "A-1" Apartment House District resulting in a change of future land use from a low-density residential use to a medium-density residential use. The property to be rezoned is Bass Subdivision, Block 28, Lots A, B, C & D and Block 29, Lots C, D & E, located along the north side of Sandra Lane,east of Airline Road. Commissioner Tamez commented on the traffic issues and Mr. Dimas responded that Sandra Lane was a narrow, local, residential street with a five hundred trip limit and improvements could be placed on a Capital Improvement Program. Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the location of the detention pond, height of the structures and traffic issues. Mr. Dimas stated the proposed structures were three stories in height and Johnny Perales, Assistant City Manager, Engineering and Development Services, stated a study could be conducted to generate the traffic counts. Vice-Chairman Huerta commented on the developments surrounding the subject property and inquired about the number of proposed units. Mr. Dimas responded the number of proposed units was one hundred and fifty-six. The public hearing was opened. Robert Wilson, 1609 Windy Creek,came forward in opposition and commented on the conditions surrounding the subject property. Chairman Garza responded that engineering assistance would come after the applicant acquired the proper zoning. Chuck Urban, representative,came forward and presented information on the project. Commissioner Tamez inquired about the speed of the developments and Mr.Urban responded the company does not have any physical developments within the City yet. Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented on the main entrance on Sandra Lane and Mr. Urban replied this was the only entrance and it is five hundred feet from Airline Road. Mr. Wilson inquired about lighting and fencing at the back of the property and Commissioner Skrobarczyk responded that the ditch and land created a two hundred and fifty foot buffer between the development and the residential area. The public hearing was closed. .xoui.aouno-mmo PLAHMNomm,wmnwmuoi M.13.11 wmnnwc Planning Commission Minutes April 13,2011 Page 7 Commissioner Skrobarczyk requested a larger mapped area of the surroundings to the subject property and Mr.Dimas displayed the area via Google Maps. Motion to approve the applicant's request for a change of zoning from the "R-lB" One-family Dwelling District and "R-1B/PUD-2"One-family Dwelling District with a Planned Unit Development 2 to the "A-I" Apartment House District was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr.Dimas gave the Director's Report. A. CITY COUNCIL ACTION P April 12,2011 1. Case No.0211-01 Acapulco Restaurant,"R-IB'to"B-1" + April 26,2011 1. Case No.0311-02 The NRP Group,"1-3"to"B-5" B. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA No items requested. Johnny Perales,Assistant City Manager,Engineering and Development Services, V. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent and meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. 4K �/ ! e Date: Y`ZI II igu- . 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