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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 07/09/2008 t• 41110 7 j;.z3 n MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers-City Hall CF;( , 4C- Wednesday July 09,2008 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Rudy Garza,Vice-Chairman Bob Nix,AICP Assistant City Manager of John C.Tamez Development Services Atilano J.Huerta Johnny Perales,PE,Deputy Director of Johnny R.Martinez Development Services/Special Services James Skrobarczyk Faryce-Goode-Macon,Assistant Director of Evon J.Kelly Development Services/Planning David Loeb Miguel Saldaea,Special Services Govind Nadkarni Chip Baish,P.E.,Special Services Bob Payne,AICP,Sr.City Planner ABSENCES: Mit Raasch,AICP,City Planner R. Bryan Stone,Chairman Jay Reining,First Assistant City Attorney Yvette Aguilar,Assistant City Attorney Beverly Lang-Priestley,Recording Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER In the absence of Chairman Stone,Vice-Chairman Gana declared a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the Planning Commission minutes of June 25,2008,was made by Commissioner Martinez and was seconded by Commissioner Nadkarni. Motion paned unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent. A. PLATS 1. Continued Plats Commissioner Tamez stated he would abstain from voting on Continued Plats agenda item"e"due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Miguel Saldafta, Development Services, read Continued Plats agenda items "a, c, and d"(shown below)into the record stating these items have been submitted for a continuance to July 23,2008,with the exception of item"d"which is requesting a continuance to August 6, 2008. a. 0408035-NP027 Parkdale Shopping Center,Block AR,Lots 1-10(Final— 29.733 Acres) Located at the southwest corner of the intersection of South Staples Street and Gollihar Road. c. 0608060-NP046 SCANNEDBell Tower(Preliminary- 177.66 Acres) Located at the southwest corner of County Roads 49 and 22. irrJ Planning Commission Minutes July 9,20D8 Page 2 d. 0608062-NP048 Packery Pointe Subdivision(Final-54.974 Acres) Located north of South Padre Island Drive(PR 22)between Aquarius Street and Marina Drive. As a courtesy,Vice-Chairman Garza asked if anyone present would like to come forward in favor or in opposition of the continuances. Nobody came forward, Motion for approval of the continuances was made by Commissioner Tamez and was seconded by Commissioner Muerte. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent. Mr. Saldafia read Continued Plats agenda item "e" (shown below) into the record stating this item has been submitted for a continuance to July 23,2008. e. 0608067-NP053 Calallen Townsite,Block 18A,Lot 1R(Final Replat-4.04 Acres) Located south of West Buckhorn Drive,between Avenue C and Interstate Highway 37/U.S.Highway 77. As a courtesy,Vice-Chairman Garza asked if anyone present would like to come forward in favor or in opposition of the continuances. Nobody came forward. Motion for approval of the continuance was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and was seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Tamez abstaining and Chairman Stone being absent. Mr. Saldalia read Continued Plats agenda item "b" (shown below) into the record stating this item has been through the Zoning Board of Adjustment and was approved for a variance from the width requirement, therefore, has been submitted for approval. Staff recommends approval. b. 0508051-P012 Montrose Park Addition,Block 2,Lot 1IA(Final Replat- 0.1073 Acre) Located north of 256 Street and south of South Port Avenue. Public hearing was opened. Nobody came forward in support or opposition. Public hearing was closed. it V Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 Page 3 Motion for approval of the continuance was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and was seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent. Mr. Saldafia read Continued Plats agenda item "f" (shown below) into the record stating this item is a preliminary plat and will require two actions by the Planning Commission. The first action is on the decision of the variance that the applicant has requested and the second action will be on the plat. Mr. Saldafia stated the action on the plat is dependent upon the action taken on the variance. f. 0608068-NP054 Voss Tracts(Preliminary-78.556 Acres) Located east of Greenwood Drive and south of Saratoga Boulevard(SH357). i. Variance of Section I.B.1 of the Platting Ordinance. ii. Action on plat. Mr. Saldafia stated the applicant is requesting a variance from Section I.B.1 of the Platting Ordinance that requires compliance with the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan. Mr. Saldafia stated the Urban Transportation Plan calls for Greenwood Drive to be designated as an A-1 Arterial, requiring a total width of 95 feet and the plat is dedicating a total of only 40 feet to the centerline instead of the required 47.5 feet, leaving a shortage of seven and one-half feet. Mr. Saidalla stated that with that shortage the roadway would be only 80 feet which would not be in compliance with the Transportation Plan. Mr. Saldafia stated there is one adjacent property to the north that has been platted since 1984 and at that time the Transportation Plan designated the A-1 as an 80 foot right-of-way. Therefore, the adjacent property dedicated 40 feet to the centerline of Greenwood. Mr. Saldafia stated the new Transportation Plan,as provided to the Planning Commission in the packet,was amended in 2003 and shows Greenwood as an A-I that extends south to the King Ranch, all designated as an A-I 95-foot right-of- way. Mr. Saldafia stated the property to the west side of Greenwood is owned by the City,for the most part,which is the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mr.Saldafia stated that when the City decides to improve Greenwood, the right-of-way will be able to be obtained. As opposed, on the east side, if the right-of-way is not dedicated now,the City will have to purchase the additional right-of-way in the future,as it will have to do on the adjacent tract to the north. Since the plan,as adopted in 2003,requires a dedication of 95 foot right-of-way for Greenwood and the proposed variance is requesting a reduction of that, Staff does not recommend approval of the variance and recommends it remain a required dedication of 47.5 feet. Mr. Saldafla stated approval of the variance will require a three-quarter vote majority of the Planning Commission. Mr. Saldafia stated that if the Planning Commission denies the variance,the plat as submitted cannot be approved. In response to Commissioner Skrobarczyk, Mr. Saldafia stated the City owns the west side of the road all the way to Saratoga. Mr. Saldafla stated that because the intersection of Saratoga and Greenwood has already been established,the roadway would have to extend south of the intersection before the roadway could be offset. V Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 Page 4 In response to Commissioner Skrobarczyk,Mr. Salda0a stated the City anticipates having to purchase seven and one-half feet where the"Grand Stands" are located. The property at the corner of Saratoga and Greenwood,which is not platted yet,will be required to dedicate 47.5 feet and since the corner has already been established at Saratoga and Greenwood the centerline could not be adjusted to the west. Public hearing was opened. Ronny Voss, owner of property, stated a meeting was held with Stephanie Voss, City employee, who was assignedin early December to discuss the zoning and platting issues for this property. At that meeting, Ms. Voss indicated that an additional 20 feet to the existing 20 feet would be required to make it a 40 foot or total future 80 foot right of way. The property was rezoned with the extra 20 feet,not the 27.5 feet,and it was approved on January 9,2008. During the platting process,the City stated that an additional 7.5 feet will need to be added. In answer to Commissioner Loeb, Miguel Saldatia stated that the 1998 plan. showed Greenwood as an"A-1"arterial past Saratoga midpoint between Saratoga and Oso Creek. At that point,it changed from an"A-1"to a"C-1"and continued south across the Oso Creek. The recent 2003 Transportation Plan changed all that and made it an arterial all the way down across the creek just about to the King Ranch area. Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated that the report was confusing as to where the collector began and the arterial ended. Mr. Saldafa stated that the collector is in the 1998 plan. The 2003 plan made no distinctions. The"A-1" arterial continues across the Oso Creek from SPUD all the way down to the King Ranch. In response to Commissioner Skrobarczyk,Mr. Saldel%stated that Mr.Voss may request continuance of the plat, come back and submit a plat with the right-of-way; or not request the continuance and have the plat denied and submit a new plat at his convenience with new fees, a new application,etc. With the continuance,Mr.Voss could come back in two weeks. Commissioner Loeb questioned Ms. Voss's experience with plats and stated his concern with staff providing incorrect information to the applicant. Mr. Nix stated the information that is given out in an early assistance meeting is not binding on the City. The applicants are still required to follow the codes and obtain variances when necessary. Of course, staff makes every effort to provide accurate information and document it for verification purposes. Mr. Nix further stated that if the road is developed as it shows on the Urban Transportation Plan the City will have to come back to take this property as an imminent domain proceeding if the City cannot negotiate a purchase of the property from the owners. This will include legal costs,staff costs,purchase of the property,etc. The plat gives the City the opportunity to obtain the property in return for giving the developer the plat and developing the property and obtaining the services that go with the platting process. In answer to Commissioner Huerta, Mr. Nix stated that there isn't a provision for waivers. V V Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 • Page 5 Mr.Nix stated that the zoning ordinance allows the zoning district line to be construed to be the lot lines. If Mr. Voss submits a corrected plat and the zoning line does not extend to the rear lot line, the district boundary will shift to the rear lot line and a rezoning would not be required. Public hearing was closed. Motion for denial of the variance was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent. Motion for approval of plat was made by Commissioner Nadkarni and seconded by Commissioner Tamez subject to the submission of a corrected plat showing 47.5 feet to the centerline of Greenwood Drive. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent. 2. New Plats Mr.Miguel Saldafia read agenda item"a"into the record stating this item has been submitted for approval. Staff recommends approval. a. 0708071-P015 Flour Bluff Estates,Block H,Lot 24C(Final Replat- 0.201 Acre) Located south of Mirror Court between Mounts Drive and Admiral Drive. Public hearing was opened. Nobody came forward in support or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Huerta. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent and Commissioners Nadkarni and Skrobarczyk not present for the vote. Mr. Saldafla read agenda item"b"into the record stating this item has been submitted for a continuance to the Planning Commission meeting of July 23,2008. Staff recommends approval. b. 0708072-P016 San Juan Addition No.4,Block 1,Lot IA(Final-2.21 Acres) Located west of South Clarkwood Road(FM 2292) north of Scapular Street and south of SH 44. Public hearing was opened. Nobody came forward in support or opposition. Public hearing was closed. V V Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 Page 6 Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Loeb. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent and Commissioners Nadkarni and Skrobarczyk not present for the vote. B. ZONING 1. New Zoning a. Case No.0708-02 Greenwood Molina Children's Center - A change of zoning from a "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to an "AB" Professional Office District resulting in a change of land use from residential to commercial Washington Addition, Block 1, Lot 14, located at 953 National Street across from the Greenwood Molina Children's Center Robert Payne presented the above request for a change in zoning from a "R-1B" One- family Dwelling District to an"AB"Professional Office District with subject property located at 953 National Street. The surrounding area consists of low density residential with the subject property being vacant and Greenwood Molina Children's Center located across the street in an "AB" Professional District. The applicant has asked to rezone Lot 14 so they can use it as a playground in conjunction with the Children's Center across the street. The Greenwood Molina Center was first rezoned in 1963. A series of re-zonings have been approved since 1963. The last rezoning in 1999 rezoned their four lots to the"AB"Professional Office District. In view of the mixed uses allowed in the "AB" Professional Office District, Staff recommends denial of the "AB" Professional Office District and, in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit subject to the following five conditions: I. Uses:All uses allowed in the"R-1B"One-Family Dwelling District plus an accessory playground use with associated non-motorized playground equipment to serve the childcare center occupying Washington Addition,Block 2,Lots 38,39,40,and 41. 2. Screening Fence:A standard 6 foot screening fence is required along the side and rear property lines. An optional non-opaque security fence may be placed along the front property line. 3. Lighting:Any playground lighting must be shielded and directed away from the adjacent residences. 4. Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m.thru 7:00 p.m.. 5. Time Limit: Such Special Permit shall be deemed to have expired within 18 months of the date of this ordinance,unless the property is being used as outlined in Condition#1 and in compliance with all other conditions. In answer to Commissioner Loeb,Mr.Payne stated the reason for the Special Permit is because this is an accessory use. Public parks are allowed in the"R-1B"One-family Dwelling District but this is not a public park. This use is proposed to serve a commercial use in an"AB" Professional Office District. Therefore,the park and commercial use are tied together and a public hearing and rezoning is required. LII 4110 Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 Page 7 In answer to Commissioner Skrobarczyk, Mr. Payne stated that there were no traffic counts on National Street, The applicant will need to contact Traffic Engineering and staff has forwarded the information to Traffic Engineering advising them that, if approved, safety and signage will have to be scrutinized. Mr. Skrobarczyk stated there is a need for a "no parking" requirement during certain times of the day. Commissioners Huerta and Loeb stated their concerns regarding protection of the children and liabilities involved with the children getting to and from the park. Mr.Payne stated that these concerns would be forwarded to CDBG. Public hearing was opened. Nobody came forward in support or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion for approval of a Special Permit with the conditions as outlined by staff was made by Commissioner Loeb and seconded by Commissioner Huerta. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent and Commissioner Skrobarczyk voting in opposition. b. Case No.0708-03 Texas Funding Corporation -A change of zoning from an"A-2" Apartment House District to a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District resulting in a change of land use from residential to commercial Paul Court Subdivision, Block 13, Lot 12 located on the southwest corner of Lipan and Josephine Streets between City Hall and the Crosstown Expressway Mic Ranch presented the above zoning request stating the subject property is located at 1503 Lipan Street which is located at the southwest corner of Lipan and Josephine Streets. The applicant is requesting a rezoning from an "A-2" Apartment House District to a "B-I" Neighborhood Business District for the purpose of using the structure as an office. The location map shows the property to be west of the downtown area between City Hall and the Crosstown freeway. The subject property had been used for 15-16 years as a non-conforming attorney's office. The structure is a story and a half which was converted from a single family use in 1989. Mr.Raasch stated that twenty-two notices were mailed with zero returned in favor or opposition. Staff recommends denial of the "B-I" Neighborhood Business District and approval of the"A-2"Apartment House District with a Special Permit subject to a site plan and the following seven(7)conditions: 1. Permitted Uses: Uses within the"A-2"Apartment House District shall be permitted in addition to office use, 2. Height: Building(s)shall not exceed two stories or 26 feet in height. 3. Parking: Required off-street parking spaces shall be calculated based on one parking space per 250 square feet of gross building area for non-medical office uses and one parking space per 200 square feet of gross building area for medical office uses. Off- street parking shall be concrete or asphalt. 1n+ Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 Page 8 4. Screening Fence: A solid wood screening fence with a height of not less than six(6) feet shall be provided along the west property line and along the south property line. 5. Lighting: Outdoor lighting if provided shall be shielded and directed away from adjacent residentially zoned districts with no more than two foot candles at all property lines. 6. Landscaping: Landscaping shall meet the requirements of the Landscaping Ordinance for all street yards and the parking lot shall be fully screened from view from Josephine Street with shrubs. Landscaping shall not be located within utility easements. Additional landscaping may be required in compliance with Article 27B,Landscape Requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 7. Time Limit: Conversion of the office and improvements to the off-street parking and landscaping shall be deemed to have expired within two years of the date of this ordinance,unless the property is being used as outlined in Condition#1 and in compliance with all other conditions. In answer to Commissioner Tamez,Mr.Raasch stated that the property has been non- conforming since 1989. There is a minimally paved parking lot located in the back of the building. In answer to Commissioner Loeb,Mr.Raasch stated that a new certificate of occupancy and building permit will be required so that the re-use of the abandoned structure will meet all code requirements. Mr. Skrobarczyk stated in this area there is a section of"B-4"and a section with"B-I". Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated he does not understand staff's resistance to putting"B-1"in this area seeing how it is strategically located near the downtown area. Faryce Goode-Macon stated the reason for the existing "B-4" General Business District was to accommodate a "mom and pop" facility that has been there approximately since the 1930's. Since 1997,there have been similar requests such as the one today and previous Council and Planning Commissions have given direction that this area could transition to business use,but it should transition slowly with Special Permits. Mr. Raasch stated that looking at the existing land use plan, there has been no commercial on those commercial zoned tracts except the store at the Salvation Army. There are commercial areas that front on Leopard Street but there really has not been a large demand for commercial and there is a viable neighborhood surrounding the George Evans Elementary School. Public hearing was opened. Glenn Lee, Texas Funding Corporation, P.O. Box 19562, Houston, Texas stated they were the lender on the property but foreclosed on the property when the prior owner defaulted on the mortgage. After foreclosing on the property,the owner had some painting, done replaced the air conditioning and discovered that the zoning was not appropriate for what it was previously being used for. The owner contacted the City staff and staff indicated that in order to use the property for office and commercial uses, they should apply for a "B-I"Neighborhood Business District which would not allow bars and other incompatible uses. Mr. Lee stated he does not know what type of business will go there but assumes it will be an office. Mr. Lee stated that since they have had the business for sale, they have had inquiries, such as one lady who was interested in opening an antique shop which would be an enhancement to the neighborhood. Mr. Lee stated they would much rather have a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District because the it IWO Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 Page 9 Special Permit puts them in a box,and it may take at least a year to get sell the property. Mr.Lee stated the property next door belongs to a church. Mr. Lee stated they would very much appreciate receiving the"B-l"Neighborhood Business District. Commissioner Loeb questioned how long it would take to bring it up to code. Mr.Lee stated that he was not aware of much it is out of code. The landscaping could be done right away and said that the owner would cooperate with the city to meet all code requirements. Public hearing was dosed. Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated that if the goal is to transition to commercial, an antique shop is not going to fit the special permit. Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated that since there is a transitional period at this time, he doesn't see the offense of a "B-I" Neighborhood Business District. Commissioner Loeb stated his concern of going into residential areas when the master plan recommends something else. Commissioner Loeb stated there is not a shortage of commercial property in this area and no shortage of space to put medical offices. Commissioner Loeb stated that this is not a commercial business structure; it is a house and the non-conforming use is now gone. Commissioner Loeb stated the City has been working on Everhart and Airline on the problems associated with putting commercial businesses on residential lots for twenty years and there is more to the issue than whether the zoning is there and whether the landscaping is there. Commissioner Loeb stated it is his opinion that if the zoning is granted,Commissioners will be back in the future dealing with the new owner who thought he could go in and open a new business because they had a special permit and now they're looking at an electrician and landscaping bill that is beyond their budget. Commissioner Loeb stated there was no way he could vote yes for anything that changes the zoning. Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated he is concerned with the Planning Commission, as a body, putting themselves in a position to dictate to a private land owner in America what he can and cannot do with his property, just because somebody else thinks there is enough room elsewhere for this or that. Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated this area is already 10 or 15% business and is considered a future transition area. Commissioner Loeb stated the former Councils are the people who passed the Comprehensive Plan that calls for more housing and the Future Land Use map that says it should be medium density residential. Commissioner Loeb stated this Planning Commission exists to tell people what they can and cannot do with their land; if the Commission weren't doing that there would be no need for a Planning Commission. Commissioner Loeb stated there are plenty of commercial buildings and office space available in the area and there is no need to start randomly putting businesses in residential neighborhoods or allowing previously non-conforming uses to come back,and it is not stated in any of the Master Plans to do so. Commissioner Tamez stated he knows this neighborhood very well,and unfortunately the residential neighborhoods in this area are deteriorating and that when someone wants to do something positive in this neighborhood the City needs to bend over backwards to see that they can accomplish it. Commissioner Tamez stated he does not know if the applicant will ever recoup their investment as a residential piece of property, and it is part of the Commission's responsibility is to help investors come into the city and be successful. 41.0 Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 Page IO Commissioner Huerta agreed with Commissioner Loeb that there are not many viable areas that could be residential. Motion was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk and seconded by Commissioner Nadkarni for denial of the"B-1"Neighborhood Business District and approval of an"A-2" Apartment House District with a Special Permit subject to a site plan and seven(7)conditions. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Loeb voting in opposition and Chairman Stone being absent. IV. PRESENTATION—TURNER INDUSTRIES MASTER SANITARY SEWER PLAN AMENDMENT Mr.Chip Baish,P.E.,presented the above amendment via Power Point,stating that Turner Industries,Tract,Block I,Lot 1 is located east of Clarkwood Road and south of IH 37 Access Road,and is approximately 24 acres,zoned "1-2"Light Industrial. Mr.Baish stated the Planning Commission approved the plat on December 12,2007,and at full build-out in 2012 it will employ approximately 185 people. Mr.Baish stated the master plan amendment increases the size of Basin 26 in the Allison Master Plan Service Area from 4,962 acres to 5,012 acres for a total of 50 acres. Mr.Baish pointed out the proposed 18-inch sanitary sewer trunk line that the developer will install as part of his connection to City waste water service. Mr.Baish,via Power Point, illustrated the area owned by Flint Hills which is zoned"R-1B",and other areas zoned"1-2"Light Industrial District and"I-3"Heavy Industrial District. Mr.Baish stated Turner Industries does not have access to City wastewater services and during the platting process it was a condition of platting that the new wastewater construction get City wastewater service,and that they obtain this Wastewater Master Plan amendment to bring this area into Basin 26 of the Master Plan. Mr. Baish illustrated via Power Point where the developer proposes to connect to City wastewater service by running an 8-inch line and tie-in to an 18-inch line. The Master Plan must be amended in order for the developer to obtain reimbursement from the Trust Fund for installing the 18-inch sanitary sewer trunk line. The proposed Master Plan Amendment increases the size of Basin 26 from 4,962 acres to 5,012 acres,a total of approximately 50 acres,about a 1% increase in the Basin 26 area. Mr.Baish stated the 50 acre addition includes Turner Industries Tract,Block 1,Lot 1,and approximately 25 undeveloped acres south of that which is zoned"1-2". Mr. Baish stated that currently there are no plans to develop those 25 acres. Via Power Point,Mr. Baish illustrated the current Master Plan and the Master Plan with the proposed amendment. The engineer determined the average daily flow will be 2,775 gallons per day. The engineer also determined the design flow to be 15,500 gallons per day. The design flow figure includes a peak factor of 2.0 and Inflow and Infiltration of 400 gallons per acre per day. The net added pump time at average daily flow is 2 minutes,which is a 0.20%increase in lift station pump run time at the Clarkwood North Lift Station. The net change by adding the industrial site to Basin 26 is not significant and does not change existing service conditions placed on the system. Mr.Baish stated that impacts to the existing wastewater collection system are negligible. Also,upon completion of infrastructure construction a significant amount of adjacent land in addition to the Turner Industries Tract will have reasonable access to City wastewater service. Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 Page 1 I Mr.Baish stated this is a presentation only with no action from the Commission required at this time. The schedule for the Master Plan is to come back to the Commission on July 23rd for action and then on to City Council on July 29th. In response to Commissioner Skrobarczyk,Mr.Baish stated the area between Leopard and 1-37 which is not part of the Basin,some of which is zoned"1-2",and "R-IB". Mr.Baish stated the Clarkwood area was considered to be included but was not because it would put too much hardship on the developer to have to include it. The aforementioned area that would benefit from this endeavor which is not the Turner Tract is west of Clarkwood Road and the property east of Clarkwood Road would not be included. Mr.Johnny Perales,Development Services,stated the area that would benefit is along Leopard and to the south of Leopard both east and west,and the line will be deep enough that the excluded land will still have the potential to drain by gravity to get to the 18-inch line. Mr.Perales updated the Commissioners of items coming up,i.e.,a Water Line Reimbursement scheduled to go before Council on Tuesday,July 15th,with the purpose of helping to provide for the extension of the 16-inch water grid main system around the proposed development. Also,a Wastewater Trunk Line Reimbursement will be upcoming at the July 15th City Council meeting,but first a Special Planning Commission meeting will need to be convened to vote on a variance request to allow action by City Council on the waste water reimbursement agreement in advance of adoption of the Master Plan Amendment. This is considered a high priority economic development project with new jobs for the community and is part of the Economic Development Program. In response to Commissioner Tamez,Mr.Baish stated the expected reimbursement is approximately$256,000. Mr.Murph Hudson,representative for applicant,stated his appreciation to the Commission and explained the reason this action was needed. Mr.Hudson stated that Turner Industries recently was awarded a contract by Exxon Mobil to build 23 pipe modules which could be built in various Turner facilities. Mr.Hudson stated the optimum facility to meet the schedule is here in Corpus Christi because of its proximity to the deep water port. The modules need to be finished and on a slow boat to Russia by March 2009. Office facilities need to be in place in order that construction of the pipe modules begins in September of this year to finish by March. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ms. Goode-Macon stated that Commissioner Skrobarczyk and Commissioner Martinez were reappointed by City Council and that Mark Adame has been appointed to replace outgoing Chairman Bryan Stone. Terms end on July 31 and the new terms begin August 1,2008,with the first Planning Commission meeting on August 6,2008. Ms.Goode-Macon reminded the Commissioners that their Ethics Report is due to City Hall by July 25th by 4:45 p.m. Motion for a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission on Monday,July 14, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.was made by Commissioner Loeb and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent. V Planning Commission Minutes July 9,2008 Page 12 EXCUSED ABSENCES Motion to excuse the absence of Commissioner Huerta from the June 25th meeting was made by Vice-Chairman Garza and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent. V. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Loeb and was seconded Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Chairman Stone being absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:45p.m. �' Iris I Payee Good; aco Beverly ang- riesfey. Assistant Di - tor of Recording Secretary Development Services/Planning H:PLN-DIRISHARED\WORDO'LANNING COMMISSIONIMINUTES12008107-09.08MMUTPS.DOC • V