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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 03/02/2011 • MINUTES • REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RECEIVED Council Chambers-City Hall March 2,2011 MAR 28 2011 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE Rudy Garza,Chairman Johnny Perales,P.E.,Assistant City Manager, A.Javier Ruerta,Vice-Chairman Engineering&Development Services •Arrived at 5:34 p.m* Faryce Goode-Macon,Assistant Director, James Skrobarczyk Development Services*Absent* Johnny R.Martinez Miguel S. Saldafa,AICP,Senior City Planner Evan J.Kelly "Absent* Wesley Vardaman,City Planner John C.Tamen*cetai 8:17p.m* Andrew Dimas,City Planner Govind Nadkarni Deborah Brown,Assistant City Attorney Mark Meme*LAaat 7:05 pm• Mrhadat5rOpm* John Taylor *Leftar 7:05 p.m• Ashley Satterfield,Recording Secretary John Bell,Legal Consultant*Arrived at 6:00 p,m.* Elena Juarez Buent6llo,Planning Technician *Arrived at 6:25 pm* Si usted quiere d rigirae ala comision y su inglEs es limitado,habra un interprete de espafol 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. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 16,2011 Motion to approve the February 16, 2011 regular Planning Commission minutes was made by Commissioner Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Nadkarni. Motion passed unanimously with Vice-Chairman Hueita and Commissioner Kelly absent. HI. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS A. PLATS 1. Continued Plats Wesley Vardeman, Development Services, read Continued Nat items "a" and "c" into record(shown below). Mr. Vardeman stated the applicants requested the plata be tabled to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday,March 16,2011. a. 1210097-NP040(10-20000007) Roblex Industrial Subdivision Unit 2(Preliminary— 18.679 Acres) Located west of Nato Road between Agnes Street(SH 44)and Bates Drive. SCANNED tlED I Planning Commission Minutes March 2,2011 Page 2 c. 0211016-NP014(11.21000008) Russell Industrial Area,Block 7,Lot IA(Final Replat—6.687 Acres) Located west of Baldwin Boulevard and north of Agnes Street. Motion to table Continued Plats items"a"and"C'was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Nadkami.Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. Mr.Vardeman read Continued Plat item"b"into record(shown below).Mr.Vardeman stated the plat was in compliance with local and staff laws and staff recommended approval. b. 0211013-P001(11-22000001) Alameda Center Unit 3.Lot 2(Final Reolat—7.103 Acres) Located east of Roben Drive between Delano Drive and South Alameda Street. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor in or opposition. The public hearing was closed. Motion to approve Continued Plat item"b"was made by Commissioner Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Tamer.Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. 2. New Plats Mr. Vardeman read New Plat item"a"into record(shown below). Mr. Vardeman stated the plat was in compliance with local and state laws and staff recommended approval. a. 0311019-NP017(11-21000010) Suntide Industrial Park,Block 2,Lots I &2(Final—7.985 Acres) Located west of Tuloso Road and south of Leopard Street. 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 Skmbarczyk and seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. Mr. Vardeman read New Plat item"b" into record(shown below). Mr. Vardeman stated the applicant requested the plat be tabled until the next regular Planning Commission meeting • on Wednesday.March 16,2011. X.Pi11431•1111.AIllitCHINOMANICIG W1e YiIMMNNWYI eau I,¢ap'600C Planning Commission Minutes • March 2,2011 Page 3 b. 0311020-NP018(11-20000005) Tuscan Place Unit 2(Preliminary—11.703 Acres) Located east of East Riverview Drive between Guadalupe River Drive and the Nueces Riven. Motion to table New Plat item"b"was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Tamez.Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. 3. Time Extension Mr. Vardeman read Time Extension item"a" into record(shown below). Mr. Vardeman stated this was the eighth request by the applicant and staff had no recommendation. a. 0207028-P007 Summit Cove Subdivision(Final—2.79 Acres) Located east of Laguna Shores Road and north of Rex Lane. A brief discussion was held on the details and location of the plat. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. Motion w approve Time Extension item "a" was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and seconded by Commissioner Tamez.Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent. Miguel Saldaha, Development Services, presented material for die Storm Water Management Plans. 0. Storm Water Management Plans a. Amendment to Article X,Chapter 14,City Code of Ordinances regarding Storm Water Quality Management Plans Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the builder's solutions and Johnny Pemles, Assistant City Manager, Development Services, responded that the Homeowners' Association and staff from Development Services and Storm Water worked together to provide the proposed solutions. Vice-Chairman Huerta commented on the Storm Water Quality Management Plan permit fee.A brief discussion was held on the permit fees. Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented that the responsibility of minimizing the runoff shifts to the property owner after the developer has completed the project. The public hearing was opened with no one coming forward in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. xvuwuim..mmuxon.xxim mwmaax+,wvmwuv.ii MU Onvooe ' Planning Commission Minutes March 2,201 I Page 4 Motion to approve the amendment to Article X, Chapter 14, City Code of Ordinance regarding Storm Water Quality Management Plan was made by Commissioner Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Kelly absent, B. ZONING 1. Continued Zoning Andrew Dimas,Development Services,presented Continued Zoning Case No.0211-01 Acapulco Restaurant and staff recommended denial. a. Case No. 0211-01 Acapulco Restaurant A change of zoning from the "R-IB" One-family Dwelling District to the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District resulting in a change of future land use from a low-density residential use to a commercial use. The property to be rezoned is Koolside Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 24 and 25, located along the east side of Dorothy Street, approximately 500 feet north of McArdle Road. Commissioner Skrobarezyk inquired about the age of the Land Use data along Airline Road and Mr.Dimas replied the Future Land Use was generated in the 1990's. Commissioner Tamez suggested a Special Permit and Mr.Dimas stated the lot was non- conforming with the plan and may set precedence.Mr.Saldaaa added that since the location of the parking lot would fall in the middle of a residential neighborhood; no Special Permit was discussed.A brief discussion was held on a proposed Special Permit. The public hearing was opened. Joe Garcia, representative of the applicant. 509 Lawrence, came forward and presented background information on the subject property and existing restaurant. Vice-Chairman Hun asked what the current seating capacity of the restaurant was and Mr.Garcia responded the restaurant currently holds between 130 to 140 people. Phil Rosenstein,949 Bobalo,came forward in favor. Jerry Silva, 4801 Arlene, came forward in opposition. Mr. Silva voiced concern about issues such as drainage,clogged pipes,trash and noise.Commissioner Tamez asked Mr. Silva what would he recommend and Mr. Silva answered communication. Commissioner Skmbarczyk commented that the area was transitional and the proposed Unified Development Code could be beneficial to this area. A brief discussion was held on the background of the surrounding properties. Lisa Castillo, 958 Sheppard,came forward in favor. Ms. Castillo works at the Acapulco Restaurant and expressed concern for the customer's safety. Diana Johnson,3302 Kay,came forward in opposition. rcmrv.mu..*n.v mxo.urmxoC naeaomni,nmwni i132.11 rMnuna Planning Commission Minutes March 2,2011 Page S Chairman On inquired about the grease clogging the pipes and Mr. Garcia responded the pipes had been fixed. Vice-Chairman Huerta inquired about parking space dedicated to the employees and Mr. Garcia responded that no parking is dedicated to the employees.A brief discussion was held on parking issues. The public hearing was closed. • Commissioner Skrobarczyk requested the Area Development Plan for the subject area versus the Moore Plaza Area Development Plan and Mr. Saldafia presented background information for Commissioner Skarbarczyk's request.Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented on the subject area being good for Unified Development Code effort. Commissioner Nadkarni commented on the issues relating to Dorthy Drive. Commissioner Taylor agreed the safety issue with insufficient parking needed to be address. Chairman Garza agreed and recommended no access should be allowed onto Dorthy Drive. Mr. Vardeman suggested relocating the dumpsters and grease traps. Motion to deny the"B-I"Neighborhood Business District,and in lieu thereof, approve the"R-IB/SP"Out-family Dwelling District with Special Permit with seven(7)conditions was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Commissioner Adame commented on the detrimental impact this parking lot would have on the residential area. Commissioner Taylor added the commercial businesses were expanding within the subject area. Vice-Chairman Huerta suggested purchasing two(2)additional lots and rezoning the lots to the "B-1"Neighborhood Business District all the way down.A brief discussion was held on Vice-Chairman Huerm's suggestion. Mr. Dimas added that access onto Dorthy was prohibited by the Driveway Ordinance. Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented on the subject area being a good area to begin the buffer zones from the proposed Unified Development Code. Commissioner Adam suggested a larger tract of land would not have such a detrimental impact on the residential neighborhood. A brief discussion was held on drainage issues and solutions. Vice-Chairman Hun commented on dedicating parking places for employees and Mr. Saldafia responded that enforcement would be an issue. Chairman Garza requested a roll call vote and the roll was called. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Martinez abstained and Commissioner Kelly absent. xnuwwxuIMONINvaum+wn cmwarv..PWTW1O LI I umnumC • Planning Commission Minutes March 2,2011 Page 6 C. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEM A. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE:ARTICLES 1 - 10 For the Unified Development Code section, the meeting was chaired by Vice-Chairman Hoene. John Bell,Legal Consultant,discussed the listed Unified Development Code issues. In regard to Section 3.1.118, a discussion was held on the possibility of revoking a permit due to a nonconfomting issue in a floodplain and Mr. Saida&a stated further research needed to be conducted. Commissioner Nadkarni asked about a surveyor making an error and Mr. Bell responded that the solution was covered in Section 3.1.1 IA. A brief discussion was held on expediting the resolutions. A unanimous vote was made to delete Section 3.1.11B with Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Adame and Commissioner Kelly absent. A discussion was held on outdoor kennels. A discussion was held on off-site parking. Camm Dougherty,Signs Focus Group member,came forward. The public hearing was opened. Michael Wilson, 133 North Padre Island Drive, came forward and discussed issues regarding digital faces on conforming structures. A discussion was held on issues with signs such as spacing,on-premise,off-premise,monument signs and roof signs. John Rossie,335 N.Morningside,came forward and discussed issues regarding inflatable signs. In regard to Section 7.5.4.B.8, a discussion was held on the future of Northwest Boulevard. Motion to keep the existing focus group recommendation was passed Charman Garza, Vice-Chairman Huerta, Commissioner Martinez and Commissioner Nadkarni in favor. Commissioner Skrobarczyk was in opposition with Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Adame and Commissioner Kelly absent. IV. DISCUSSION ITEM A. POSSIBLE SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Chairman Garza announced a Special Planning Commission meeting be scheduled for Wednesday, March 9,2011. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr.Saldaha gave the director's report. Planning Commission Minutes March 2,2011 Page 7 A. CITY COUNCIL ACTION 4 March g,2011 1. Case No.0211-041&0 Armadillo Bookkeeping,"A-2"to"AB" B. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA Commissioner Skrobarczyk requested a review of the one(I)year time period applicants must wait after being denied. VI. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Vice-Chairman and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Adame, Commissioner amez and Co issioner Kelly absent and meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ///� Date: 3•II.loll Mig S.Saldafla,AICP Secretary to Planning Commission VIOrt1t[t ra w [ o/CI Date: 1-070( Ashley S Id, 1 5 1 Recording Secretary x.wxaannws®wmiasuewmaOMOAISSMIMWRITONPUIPuvi w.nnaue