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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Council Chambers-City Hall MAR 0 7 2011
December 8,2010
5:30 P.M. CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
COMMISSIONERS: STAFF:
Rudy Garza,Chairman Johnny Perales,PE.,Assistant City Manager,
A.Javier Buena, Vice-Chairman Engineering&Development Services
James Skrobarczyk Miguel S.Saldafa,AICP,Senior City Planner
Johnny R.Martinez Robert Payne,MCP,Senior City Planner
Evon J.Kelly Andrew Dimas,City Planner
John C.Tamez Deborah Brown,Assistant City Attorney
Govind Nadkarni Ashley Satterfield,Recording Secretary
Mark Adame *Absents John Bell.Legal Consultant
John Taylor
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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. November 10,2010
B. November 17,2010
Motion to approve the November 10,2010 regular Planning Commission minutes and the
November 17, 2010 special Planning Commission minutes was made by Commissioner Tamez
and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner
Adame absent.
III. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
A. PLATS
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, read Continued Plat item "a" into the record
(shown below). Mr. Dimas stated the plat is in compliance with local and state laws and staff
recommended approval.
1. Continued Plat
a. 1010083-NP040(10-21000017)
Mussett's Addition.Block 3.Lot 10B(Final—0.085 Acre)
Located south of Caldwell Street and east of Josephine Street.
The public hearing was opened. No one came forward in favor or opposition. The public
hearing was closed.
SCANNED
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Motion to approve Continued Plat item "a" was made by Commissioner Tamez and
seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Adame
absent.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, read New Plats items "a-d" into the record
(shown below). Mr.Dimas stated the plats are in compliance with local and state laws and staff
recommended approval.
2. New Plats
a. 1010084-NP041 (10-23000024)
Dulak Subdivision.Block 1.Lot 1 (Final Reolat—3.993 Acres)
Located south of Glenoak Drive and east of Flour Bluff Drive.
b. 1210094-NP046(10-21000021)
L&L Subdivision,Lot 2(Final—5.226 Acres)
Located north of Rodd Field Rodd and east of Saratoga
Boulevard.
c. 1210095-P036(10-22000035)
Zachary Kolda Elementary School Tract,Block I,Lot I (Final—
20.311 Acres)
Located north of Rodd Field Road and east of Slough Road.
d. 1210096-NP047(10-21000022)
Magee Tract Annex,Block D,Lots II-2A&H-2B (Final Replat
—2.832 Acres)
Located east of U.S.Highway 77 north of Up River Road.
The public hearing was opened. No one came forward in favor or opposition.The public
hearing was closed.
Motion to approve New Plats items "a-d" was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and
seconded by Commission Taylor. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Adame
absent.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, read New Plats item "e" into the record(shown
below). Mr. Dimas requested the plat be tabled until the next regular Planning Commission
meeting on January 5,2011.
e. 1210097-NP048(10-20000007)
Robles Industrial Subdivision Unit 2(Preliminary— 18.679
Acres)
Located west of Flato Road between Agnes Street(S11 44)and
Bates Drive.
Motion to table New Plats item "e" was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and
seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Commission Adame
absent.
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Andrew Dimas, Development Services, read Time Extension item "a" into the record
(shown below).Staff recommended approval of a six(6)month time extension
3. Time Extension
a. 0410019-NP012(10-21000005)
Bridgepointe Landing.Block 1,Lot 6(Final— 11.515 Acres)
Located south of South Padre Island Drive(511358)and east of
Lexington Road.
The public hearing was opened.No one came forward in favor or opposition.The public
hearing was closed.
Motion to approve Time Extension item "a" was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk
and seconded by Commissioner Nadkarni. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner
Adame absent.
B. ZONING
1. New Zoning
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, presented New Zoning, Case No. 1210-01 Kim
Cox.Staff recommended denial of the applicant's request for the"1-2"Light Industrial District,
and in lieu thereof, approval of the"B-4/SP" General Business District with a Special Permit,
subject to a site plan and six(6)conditions.
a. Case No. 1210-01 Kim Cox: A change of zoning from the "B-4"
General Business District to an "1-2" Light Industrial District without
resulting in a change of future land use.
The property to be rezoned is 7,905 acres out of Lot 32, H.B. Sheppard
Farm Lots, located along the north side of Leopard Street and along the
east side of Tuloso Road.
Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the rear setback line in the "1-2" Light
Industrial District. Mr. Dimas responded the rear setback requirement is len (10) feet when
abutting a residential zoning.
Commissioner Taylor inquired about the items being warehoused. Mr.Dimas responded
materials from off-shore oil rigs that are cleaned will be stored on the premises. The material
will not be cleaned on-site and no chemicals were mentioned.
The public hearing was opened.
Jim Bowlen, representing the applicant, came forward. Mr. Bowlen explained the
property is to be sold to an electrical company that works on oil field related products.
The public hearing was closed.
A brief discussion was held on the advantages and disadvantages of granting the
"B-4/SP"General Business District with a Special Permit.
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Motion to approve applicant's request was made by Vice-Chairman Huerta and seconded
by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. A vote was taken in which Chairman Garza, Vice-Chairman
1 Huerta, Commissioner Skrobarczyk, and Commission Martinez were in favor and
Commissioner Nadkarni, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Kelly, and Commissioner
Tamez were in opposition. Commissioner Adame was absent. Motion failed due to lack of
majority vote.
Motion to approve staff's recommendation was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and
seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed with Vice-Chairman Huerta and
Commissioner Skrobarczyk voting in opposition and Commissioner Adame absent.
Andrew Dimas,Development Services, presented New Zoning,Case No. 1210-03 E.Jill
Grossman. Staff recommended approval
b. Case No.1210.03 E.Jill Grossman:A change of zoning from the"AB"
Professional Office District to a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District
without resulting in a change of future land use.
The property to be rezoned is Del Mar Subdivision, Block 20,Lots 7 &
14, located between Ayers Street and Palmero Street,approximately 500
feet east of South Alameda Street.
Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented on the "B-4" General Business District
neighboring the subject property.
The public hearing was opened.
Harold Chapman, owner of 933 Ayers Street,came forward in opposition.Mr. Chapman
expressed concern about hours of operation and lighting issues.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about restrictions with the "B-P" Neighborhood
Business District. A small discussion was held on the restrictions of signs and the future land
use of the subject property.
Mr. Chapman commented on the future land use being commercial but the existing land
use is mainly residential.
Motion to approve staff's recommendation was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and
seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Adame
absent.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, presented New Zoning, Case No. 1210-04
Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation.Staff recommended approval.
c. Case No. 1210-04 Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corp.:
A change of zoning from the"B-5"Primary Business District to an
"R-IB"One-family Dwelling District resulting in a change of future land
use from a medium density residential use to a low density residential
use.
The property to be rezoned is Extension of South End Addition,Block 6,
Lots 1,2&3,and the east 6 feet of Lot 6, located at the northwest corner
of Coleman Avenue and Fourteenth Street.
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Chairman Garza asked if the lots were twenty-five (25) feet and Miguel Saldaila,
Development Services, responded that the applicant is proposing to building two(2)homes on
the three(3)subject lots.
Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented on the future land use. Mr. Saldafia responded
that the subject property is part of the Model Block Program.A brief discussion was held on the
City's plan for the area.
The public hearing was opened.
Diana Zertuche Garza, applicant, came forward and presented details for the subject
property as well as the Model Block Program.
Mr. Saldana stated a replat was not required for the subject property.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve staffs recommendation was made by Commissioner Kelly and
seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Adame
absent.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, presented New Zoning, Case No. 1210-05
Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation.Staff recommended approval.
d. Case No. 1210.05 Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corp.:
A change of zoning from the"1-2"Light Industrial District to an"R-1B"
One-family Dwelling District resulting in a change of future land use
from a medium density residential use to a low density residential use.
The property to be rezoned is Chamberlin's, Block 19, Lots 15 & 16,
located at the southwest corner of Marguerite Street and Twelfth Street.
Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the"I-2"Light Industrial and metal buildings
would be problematic for the Model Block Program. Mr.Dimas stated the area is a transitional
area.A brief discussion was held on blanket zoning.Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented on
stopping the"I-2"Light Industrial District from expanding in the subject area.
The public hearing was opened.
Diana Zertuche Garza,applicant,came forward and explained the residents will not move
from the area.
Vice-Chairman Huerta inquired about the current property owner's receiving new
structures and Ms. Garza responded that the property owner's were to receive new structures.
Tony Recio, Neighborhood Services, came forward and explained the requirements of the
property owners. A brief discussion was held on the conditions property owners have while
going through the loan program.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve staff's recommendation was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and
seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Adame
absent.
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Andrew Dimas, Development Services, presented New Zoning, Case No. 1210-02 City
of Corpus Christi. Staff recommended denial of the applicants request for the "R-2" Multiple
Dwelling District,and in lieu thereof,approval of the"R-IB/SP"One-family Dwelling District
with two(2)conditions.
e. Case No.1210-02 City of Corpus Christi:A change of zoning from the
"R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to an "R-2" Multiple Dwelling
District resulting in a change of future land use from a low density
residential use to medium density residential use.
The property to be rezoned is Flour Bluff Center,Block 5,Lots 27, 28&
29, located along the west side of Central Drive,approximately 700 feet
south of South Padre Island Drive.
Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented on the long-range plan for the area and Mr.
Saldafla responded that the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone(AICUZ)will be updated by
the Naval Air Station,resulting in the Master Plan being updated as well.
The public hearing was opened. No one came forward in favor or in opposition. The
public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve staff's recommendation was made by Commissioner Slcrobarczyk and
seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Adame
absent.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, presented New Zoning, Case No. 1210-06 City
of Corpus Christi. Staff recommended approval.
1. Case No.1210-06 City of Corpus Christi:A change of zoning from the
"AT/I0"Apartment Tourist District with Island Overlay to a"B-2A/1O"
Barrier Island Business District with Island Overlay resulting in a change
of future land use from a oublic/semi-oublic use to a tourist use.
The property to be rezoned is 163.24 acres out of the William Bryan
Survey Abstract 45 &Balli Survey Abstract 1998,located between State
Highway 361 and the Gulf of Mexico and along the south side of Zahn
Road.
Commissioner Slcrobarczyk inquired about the former dredged area and Daniel McGinn,
Development Services, responded the property is state-owned with a contract that the City
generate a development plan.
Vice-Chairman Huerta inquired about sub-leasing the subject property and Mr. McGinn
stated that sub-leasing the property is a requirement of the contract.
Commissioner Skrobarczyk asked if the development plan was business oriented and Mr.
McGinn stated the development was business oriented.
The public hearing was opened.
Neil McQueen, 4213 Estates Drive, Water Shore and Beach Advisory Committee
member, and Costal Bend Chapter of the Surf Rider Foundation member, came forward and
expressed concern with the dunes, flood protection, and the wetlands. Mr. McGinn responded
the development will be behind the 1,000 foot dune protection line and the property is in a high
velocity and COBRA flood zone.Mr.McGinn continued that the City will protect the wetlands.
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Cliff Schlabach, 122 Whiteley, Vice-Chairman of the Surf Rider Foundation, and Beach
Maintenance Committee member, came forward and expressed concerns with protecting the
dunes.
Johnny French, 4417 Carlton Street, came forward and expressed concerns with ADA
access and lack of parking.
Vice-Chairman Huerta stated that the case was being considered for a change in zoning
and the issues will be addressed when development beings.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion to approve staff's recommendation was made by Commissioner Skrobarezyk and
seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Adame
absent.
C. AMENDMENT TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI PARKS, RECREATION
AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN: AN ELEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Stacie Talbert, Park and Recreation, presented the material for the amendment to the
Corpus Christi Parks,Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the target date for completion and Ms.Talbert
responded that Park and Recreation is predicting an eighteen (18)month target month to revise
to Master Plan.
Commissioner Nadkarni inquired whether the plan had safe access for the hike-and-bike
trails and Ms. Talbert responded that the plan did not have plans for safe access for the hike-
and-bike trail.
Commissioner Taylor inquired about the criteria for prioritizing and Ms. Talbert
responded the public's input and various committees' input will be considered priority. Mr.
Saldafla stated the amendment was an administrative amendment.
The public hearing was opened. No one came forward in favor or in opposition. The
public hearing was closed.
Motion to support the proposed amendment to the Corpus Christi Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan was made by Vice-Chairman Huerta and Commissioner Nadkami.
Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Adame absent.
IV. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEM
A. FRIENDS OF HERITAGE PARK
Robert Payne, Development Services, introduced Mary Lou Bourbon, President of the
Friends of Heritage Park.Ms. Bourbon introduced the material for the development plan.
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David Brown came forward and presented detailed material on the development plans for
Heritage Park.
Art Ziller came forward and discussed ideas and funds for the development plans for
Heritage Park.
Commissioner Skrobarczyk commented on federal grants.
Chairman Garza, Vice-Chairman Huerta, Commissioner Taylor and Commissioner
Skrobarczyk expressed support for the Friends of Heritage Park development plans.
Motion to support the endorsement of the Friends of Heritage Park Master Plan was made
by Commissioner Kelly and seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Motion passed unanimously
with Commissioner Adame absent.
Chairman Garza announced a recess from the regular Planning Commission meeting at
7:25 p.m.
The regular Planning Commissioner meeting was reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
V. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
1. DISCUSSION OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE PROCESS
AND TENTATIVE TIMELINE
2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE,ARTICLES 1 THROUGH 3
John Bell introduced the material for the amendments to the Unified Development Code.
A discussion was held on the format of the material.
The Unified Development Code, Articles I through VI will be presented on January 5,
2011 regular Planning Commission meeting to allow time for formatting revisions.
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Miguel Saldana,Development Services,gave the Director's Report.
A. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
v December 7,2010
1. Case No 1010-01 Admirals'Row Council of Co-owners,"AT"to
"AT/PUD-2"
b December 14,2010
1. Case No 1110-02 Thomas S.Mackie III,"R-IB"to"I-2"
• January 11,2011
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1. Case No 1110-01 Turner,Ramirez, &Associates,Inc.,"R-IB/SP"to"A-IA"
B. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
Juan Pereles, Jr., Assistant City Manager, stated the Capital Improvement Program had
the first reading at City Council, in which, City Council decided the project list for the Capital
Improvement Program needed to be revised. Mr. Pereles stated the revisions made to the
Capital Improvement Program will be presented to the Planning Commission in the future.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
1!i Motion to adjourn was made by Vice-Chairman Buena and seconded by Commissioner
Taylor. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Adame absent and meeting was
adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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