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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 04/18/2007 4 'I MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Council Chambers-City Hall Wednesday—April 18,2007 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF: R. Bryan Stone, Chairman Faryce Goode-Macon, Interim Assistant Rudy Garza, Vice Chairman Director of Development Services/Planning Fred Braselton Juan Perales,Jr.,PE,Interim Assistant Director Atilano J. Huerta of Development Services/Special Services Evon J. Kelly Cristina Fratila Johnny R. Martinez Mic Raasch,City Planner Michael Pusley Stephanie Voss, Project Manager James Skrobarczyk Gary Smith, Assistant City Attorney John C.Tamez Beverly Lang-Priestley,Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER—5:30 p.m. A quorum was declared and the meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 18,2007 Motion for approval of minutes was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Braselton. Motion passed unanimously. III. PLATS 1. Continued Plats Cristina Fratila read continued plat agenda items "a, b, and c," (shown below) into the record and stated they are requesting a continuance to the Planning Commission date of May 2, 2007. Staff recommends approval. 1. Continued Plats a. 1106198-NPI 18 Laguna Madre Cove,Lot IA(Final Replat—0.27 Acre) Located south of Martha Drive, Laguna Shores Road and west of the Laguna Madre. b. 0107011-P002 River Pointe Estates(Final—16.70 Acres) Located north of Up River Road and west of Violet Road. SCANNED Planning Commission Minutis April 18,2007 Page 2 c. 0307041-P014 Northwest Crossing Unit 7(Final-14.213 Acres) Located west of Rand Morgan Road(FM 2292)and south of Leopard Street. Public hearing was opened. No one was present in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Kelly and seconded by Commissioner Tamez for a continuance of agenda items "a, b, and c" to the Planning Commission date of May 2,2007. Motion passed unanimously. Cristina Fratila stated that agenda item"d"under"New Plats"had been withdrawn by the developer. Chairman Stone stated that no action was necessary. Cristina Fratila read new plat agenda item "f' (shown below) into the record and stated the item has been submitted for a continuance. Staff recommends approval. f. 0407057-NP038 Seger Horse Barns,Block 1, Lots 1 &2(Preliminary— 13.042 Acres) Located north of Glenoak Drive and west of Flour Bluff Drive. Public hearing was opened. No one was present in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Kelly and seconded by Commissioner Tamez for a continuance of agenda items"f'. Motion passed unanimously. 2. New Plats Cristina Fratila read new plat agenda items "a, b, c and e"(shown below) into the record and stated that these items have been submitted for approval. Staff recommends approval. a. 0407052-P017 Nueces Acres Oasis Subdivision(Final Replat—7.30 Acres) Located north of Haven Drive between Violet Road and Widgeon Drive. 1:131,N-DIR\SHARED\W ORD\Planning Commission\Minutes 2OO7\04-I8-07Minutes.doc Planning Commission Minute// April 18,2007 Page 3 b. 0407053-P018 The Grand Reserve Subdivision Unit 1 (Final— 16.268 Acres) Located south of Glenoak Drive between Flour Bluff Drive and Waldron Road. c. 0407054-P019 Legends of Diamante Unit 2 (Final—9.063 Acres) Located north of Slough Road(CR 26A)and east of Rodd Field Road. e. 0407056-NP037 Padre Island—Corpus Christi Section No. 4, Block 192, Lot 11RA (Final Replat—0.2187 Acre) Located north of Cruiser Street and east of South Padre Island Drive(PR 22). In response to Commissioner Pusley, Ms. Fratila stated that in the Nueces Acres Oasis Subdivision the depth of the street ending with a cul-de-sac is acceptable; Ms. Fratila stated that originally the plat was submitted as a private street then resubmitted with all public streets topped with asphalt. Public hearing was opened. No one was present in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. Motion passed unanimously. 3. Time Extensions Cristina Fratila read time extension agenda item "a" (shown below) into the record and stated that this item has been submitted for approval. Ms. Fratila stated the building plans have been approved, but before construction starts the developer wants to make sure all platting is still appropriate. Staff recommends approval. a. 0406075-NP040 River Ridge Unit 2(Preliminary— 18.915 Acres) Located south of Northwest Boulevard(FM 624)and west of Hazel Bazemore Road(CR 69). In response to Vice-Chairman Garza,Ms. Fratila stated the time extension is for one year, starting March 14,2007. Public hearing was opened. H\PLN-DIR\SHARED\WORD\Planning Commission Minutes\2007\04-18-07Minutes doc r Planning Commission Minute* April 18,2007 Page 4 No one was present in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion for approval was made by Vice Chairman Garza+and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. Motion passed unanimously. V. ZONING 1. New Zoning Chairman Stone noted for the record that Case No. 0407-07 has been withdrawn. In response to Chairman Stone, Faryce Goode-Macon stated that no action is required from the Commissioners. c. Case No.0407-07 WITHDRAWN Renato A. DePaolis 11 and Gary Cadena: A change of zoning from a'R-lB/IO"One-family Dwelling District with the Island Overlay District to a"B-2/10"Bayfront Business District with the Island Overlay District Padre Island Section E,Block 1,Lots 1 and 2, located on Aruba Drive, approximately 300 feet west of Leeward Drive. Chairman Stone noted for the record that Case No. 0407-05 is requesting to be tabled until the May 2,2007,meeting. Faryce Goode-Macon stated that the case for Anthony's Aveda Salon has requested to place a parking lot in the back of their existing use onto the residential lot once the house is removed. The representative for the case,Mr. Garcia,has requested the case be tabled in order to hold a neighborhood meeting to discuss issues of concern. Ms. Goode-Macon stated that copies of the Staff Report are available. Staff recommendation is for denial. a. Case No. 0407-05 REQUEST TO TABLE Anthony's Aveda Salon: A change of zoning from a "R-1B"One-family Dwelling District to a "B-1"Neighborhood Business District Claremont Place,Block 1, Lot 1, located at the northwest intersection of Sam Street and Jacquelyn Drive,approximately 200 feet east of Everhart Road. Motion was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk to open to the public the tabled case number 0407-05. Motion was seconded by Vice-Chairman Garza. Motion passed unanimously. Public hearing was opened. Jesus A. Garcia, 734 Sam Street, Corpus Christi, Texas, came forward in opposition to the request. Mr. Garcia stated he is next door to the subject property. He is in opposition to the request because of the traffic involved and for the safety of his children. Mr. Garcia stated that his children can no longer play in their front yard because of the volume and speed of traffic in the parking lot. Mr. Garcia stated that, in the past even before this request, he had considered H\PLN-DIR\SHARED\WORD\Planning Commission\Minutes\2007\04-18-07Minutes.doc • Planning Commission Minute/ April 18,2007 Page 5 contacting the city to request some safety measures be put in place, such as a stop sign or a "Children Crossing"sign. Maria Garcia, 734 Sam Street, Corpus Christi, Texas, came forward in opposition to the request. Ms. Garcia stated, through an interpreter, that in the beginning the business wanted to put a driveway in between the two properties and that was okay with her. But eventually, the increase in traffic at the business has created an unsafe environment for the children of the neighborhood. Ms. Garcia stated that sometimes the cars hit and cause damage to the fence between the properties. She further stated that they asked the business owner to put the driveway on the other side of the business, but were told the city would not allow it. In response to Commissioner Pusley, Ms. Goode-Macon stated a written statement (public notice response) would be taken from Ms. Garcia after the meeting. Commissioner Pusley reminded the audience that the public notice mailed to surrounding properties owners needs to be completed, signed and sent in. In response to Commissioner Martinez, Mr. Garcia stated that when the cars park in the parking lot they are not encroaching on private property, but that as the cars pull out of the parking spot and go to exit the lot there are blind spots where the neighbors or children may be walking. In response to Commissioner Huerta, the power point presentation showed a parking lot along the property line in question, and Mr. Garcia showed the pathway of the children in relationship to the parking lot. Commissioner Huerta pointed out that the route the traffic in the parking lot takes around the back of the building appears to be a code violation. Ms. Goode- Macon responded that it appears to be a code violation and that it would be reported to code enforcement. Esteban Martinez, 4237 Jacquelyn Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, came forward in opposition to the request. In response to Mr. Martinez, Ms. Goode-Macon stated that ordinarily there is little effect on surrounding property values and that the Nueces County Appraisal District office would know more. Mr. Martinez reflected the same sentiments as Mr. Garcia in regard to the traffic in the parking lot, adding that perhaps the city could put in speed bumps. Ms. Goode-Macon again stated that staff is recommending denial of the request. Commissioner Martinez stated that the process for a zoning request such as this is that the case first comes to the Planning Commission to make a recommendation to City Council for their final action. Commissioner Martinez stated that if more than 20% of the people oppose the change, then it takes more votes to be approved. The more people who express their opposition, the better the chances that the request will be denied. Ms. Goode-Macon recommended that those desiring to express their support or opposition appear in person or submit comments in writing. Commissioner Pusley informed the audience that this neither Commission nor City Council can put in speed bumps. He explained that it is a lengthy process by a different city department and that regardless of the outcome of this case,the speed bumps can be requested. Public hearing was closed. H\PLN-DIR\SHARED\WORD\Planning Commission\Minutes 2007\04-I8-07Minutes.doc Planning Commission Minut T April 18,2007 Page 6 Motion was made by Commissioner Skrobarczyk to close the public hearing on tabled case number 0407-05. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tamez and passed unanimously. Ms.Goode-Macon introduced the newest member to the Development Services team, Stephanie Voss,Project Manager. b. Case No. 0407-06 Myrna B. Puga: A change of zoning from a"F-R"Farm-Rural District to a"B-4"General Business District and "AB"Professional Office District Christ Community Subdivision, Lot I,located on the west side of Rodd Field Road,approximately 375 feet south of Holly Road. Stephanie Voss presented the case via Power Point for Christ Community Church, stating the applicant is requesting a change of zoning from an"F-R"Farm-Rural District to a "B-4"General Business District for the front half of the tract(3.82 acres)and a change to the "AB"Professional Office District for the rear half of the tract(3.84 acres)which will allow for the existing building to be used as an event center and allow for development of general offices on the rear half of the property. Ms.Voss stated that the current surrounding zoning is"F-R"Farm-Rural to the north,"A-B"Professional Office to the south,and"B-4"General Business to the east and "R-1B"One-family Dwelling to the west. Ms.Voss stated the current land use is a 1,200 square foot building,previously used as a church. Ms.Voss noted that the property to the south was recently rezoned for a development of hospital and medical facilities. The proposed event center will have minimal impact to the capacity of Rodd Field Road and is consistent with the future land use map. Staff recommends approval. Of the twenty(20)notices mailed to the surrounding property owners,two(2)were returned in favor and two(2)were returned in opposition, putting the case in the 20%rule for City Council. In response to Commissioner Skrobarczyk,Ms. Goode-Macon responded that the property to the north is farm-rural and residential,but across Holly Road it is zoned"B-4"General Business District, however,all the surrounding land is currently undeveloped. Commissioner Skrobarczyk inquired about the minimal traffic impact on Rodd Field Road and noted that must be due to the present land use as a church. In response to Commissioner Braselton,Ms. Voss stated the applicant has requested two different zonings on the property,`B-4"General Business District and"AB"Professional District, and that this does not present a problem to staff. In response to Commissioner Pusley,Ms. Goode-Macon stated that the event center would be permitted to have outdoor activities,just as the"B-4"property to the south and east. Commissioner Pusley stated his concern with the possibility of noise. In response to Commissioner Martinez, Ms. Goode-Macon stated the applicant was not interested in a Special Permit. Public hearing was opened. H:\PLN-DIR\SHARED\WORD\Planning Commission\Minutes\2007\04-18-07Minutes.doc Planning Commission Minute104.01 ‘4•10 April 18,2007 Page 7 Arlene Misuraca,2154 Savoy, Corpus Christi,Texas, 78412,came forward and read a letter which she stated represents the thirteen to seventeen homeowners on Savoy Street which backs against the property. The letter spoke of the"bird sanctuary"the vacant field represents to the residents. The letter did not oppose the zoning,but encouraged the protection of a"buffer"zone so that some vacant field is still available behind the homes to serve as habitat for the twenty-seven types of birds present and the other small wildlife. The letter described the residents' fondness of the birds and wildlife and how it is a part of their life. In response to Commissioner Pusley, Ms.Goode-Macon stated the case is in the 20% rule, requiring a super-majority vote of the City Council. In reference to Ms. Misuraca's request for the consideration of a buffer zone,Chairman Stone noted that if this land is rezoned, it will be up to the property owner and the residents to come to an agreement. Ms. Misuraca added that she and the other property owners are also concerned about the noise level of the event center. George Clower, 746 Brock Drive,Corpus Christi,Texas,78412,came forward in opposition to the request. Mr. Clower stated he is with the Clower Company and they are the developers and part owners of the twenty acres south of the subject property. Mr. Clower stated he is not opposed to the"B-4"District requested by the applicant, however,they are concerned about the uses permitted by that zoning should the property be sold in the future, namely nightclubs. Mr.Clower stated he has been in contact with the applicant and has discussed a deed restriction for the property,however,they have not received a yes or a no from the applicant. In response to Commissioner Skrobarczyk,Mr. Clower stated that his property does include the"B-4"District property to the south. Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated that,should the current medical facility slated for the Clowers property fall through,there are no guarantees that the Clowers would not resell their"B-4"District property in the future resulting in unknown uses. Commissioner Skrobarczyk questioned the fact that it is because of this opposition that the case now requires a super-majority vote of the City Council,yet, Mr.Clower states he is not opposed,just concerned about future uses. Commissioner Pusley suggested it might benefit all involved if the item were tabled to give the Clowers more time to work with the applicant in reaching an agreement. Juanita Hemandez,3746 Brushwood Lane,Corpus Christi,Texas,78415,representative for the applicant/buyer,came forward in support of the request. Ms. Hernandez acknowledged contact with the Clowers concerning certain restrictions on the requested B-4 District. Ms.Hernandez explained that upon meeting with the City,the requested zoning seemed to be consistent with the surrounding properties including the Clowers'. Ms. Hernandez explained that less than three and one-half(3 %)acres fall between the back of the event center parking and the neighboring properties to the rear. She stated that the surrounding B-4 District is without special provisions and it is only appropriate that this zoning be approved without special provisions also. In response to Chairman Stone,Ms. Hemandez stated that at this point there are no plans for outdoor activities except for a garden wedding or something to that effect,keeping in mind that most of the event at the facility will be in the evening weekend hours. She stated they also might have business meetings,business luncheons,and those types of activities. No outdoor activities are planned. Ms. Hemandez again stated that in being consistent with what's going on with adjacent properties and the adjacent property of Mr. Clower,they request the B-4 District remain just as is. HULN-DIR\SHARED\WORD\Planning Commission'J4inmes\2007\04-I8-O7Minutes doc Planning Commission Minute V April IL 2007 Page 8 In response to Commissioner Skrobarczyk, Mic Raasch stated that Rodd Field Road is slated to become a six-lane with a median all the way down to Kingsville and them is adequate right-of-way and that a B-4 zoning is consistent for an artery of that size and is on the adopted land use plan. Commissioner Pusley asked if the applicant would have a problem moving the B-4 District line into consistence with the current B-4 District line. Ms. Hernandez stated that she does not believe the location of the B-4 District line is an issue and that if the special restrictions are given to all the adjacent B-4 Districts the applicant would also accept those restrictions. Commissioner Pusley explained that the Clowers have come forward with a planned medical facility and lengthy discussions have been had; now this applicant comes forward requesting an event center. Commissioner Pusley stated that if the event center fails,then the building could be turned into a lot of different things causing a concern to the neighbors. Ms. Hernandez responded their intent is not to fail,just as it is the intent of the medical facility not to fail. Ms.Hernandez again stated the applicant is willing to accept the provisions if all the surrounding B-4 Districts have the same restrictions. She stated the City suggested they stay consistent with the surrounding properties and that is what they did. In response to Chairman Stone, Ms. Hernandez stated she is unaware of other prospective buyers who might want to keep the facility as a church. Chairman Stone stated he believes there are other interested buyers, including a church. Ms. Hernandez stated they have been in negotiations since January and are close to closing. In response to Commissioner Huerta concerning the inconsistency of the location of the requested B-4 District line with existing adjacent B-4 District lines,Ms. Hemandez stated they simply followed the City Staff advice and if the City Staff and Planning Commision suggest they change it, they will. Commissioner Skrobarczyk pointed out that the requested B-4 District line is approximately the same depth as the B-4 District on the other side of the street and it is his opinion that the current request is a good place to have the B-4 District line. David Lewis,438 Pennington,Corpus Christi,Texas,78412, came forward to state for the record that there is another church interested in the property to be used as a church without requiring a zoning change. Robert O'Bryan,6929 Meadowbreeze,Corpus Christi,Texas, 78414,owner of lot 33, stated there is a 3'x4' storm main in the area installed about ten years ago and inquired as to whether they would be putting a permanent structure on top of it. Chairman Stone noted that this is not the case before the commission,however,Ms. Goode-Macon addressed the statement, informing Mr.O'Bryan that when that land comes in for platting there will be a meeting with Special Services Division which will calculate whether additional space will be needed for the drainage ditch and then establish needed setbacks. Public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Vice-Chairman Garza to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner Braselton stated that the property at sometime in the future will be a B-4 District. Commissioner Braselton noted there is a city park across Holly Road, H\PLN-DIR\SHARED\WORD\Planning Commission\Minutes\2007\04-18-07Minutes.doc Planning Commission Minute ' ‘48 ad April 18,2007 Page 9 Lakeview Park, and believes this zoning request is appropriate. He further stated that if the B-4 line were moved it could prevent the facility from expanding in the future. Chairman Stone stated his opinion is that since there is a church already there and a church is interested in purchasing, he is against the rezoning request. Commissioner Huerta stated that the depth of the B-4 District is his concern and how it will affect future zoning lines. Commissioner Pusley stated he is in favor of event centers and that Corpus Christi needs more event centers; however,some consideration should be given to the churches in the area. Commissioner Pusley stated that one of the committees he serves had a discussion concerning the difficulty of churches finding appropriate property to build on or relocate to. He requests restrictions on hours of operation and he is also concerned about the depth of the B-4 District. Commissioner Skrobarczyk stated the B-4 District across the street is about 300' deep and expects the corner property on Rodd Field and Holly will eventually go B-4 District. Roll call vote was taken. Motion passed with a vote of five in favor and four opposed. d. Case No. 0407-08 Buccaneer Land Company, Inc: A change of zoning from a "R-IB/1O"One-family Dwelling District with the Island Overlay District to a'B-2/IO"Bayfront Business District with the Island OverlayDistrict Padre Island Section E,Block I, Lots 6, 7,and 8, located on Aruba Drive, approximately 400 feet south of Running Light Drive. Mic Raasch presented the above-case via a Power Point presentation, stating the property is located on Padre Island Section E, Block 1,Lots 6, 7, and 8, located on Aruba Drive, approximately 400 feet south of Running Light Drive. Mr. Raasch noted Lake Padre to the west, condos to the north and east and apartments and condos to the south. The future land use map shows the proposed zoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and with policies set forth in the Mustang Island Area Develop Plan. Staff recommends approval. Of the thirty-one notices mailed,zero were received in favor and zero were received in opposition. Public hearing was opened. No one was present in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed Motion was made by Vice-Chairman Garza to approve the request and was seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously. H'.\PLN-DIA\SHARED\WORD\Planning CommissionVNinutes@007\04-I8-07Minutes.doc Planning Commission Minute April 18,2007 Page 10 e. Case No. 0407-09 BL Real Estate Holding Company, LP: A change of zoning from a"R- IC" One-family Dwelling District and a "R-IC/SP" One-family Dwelling District with a Special Permit for an Event Center to a `B-I" Neighborhood Business Tyler Subdivision, Block 1,Lots 2, 12, 13,and 14, located between Claudia Drive and Wyndale Street,approximately 200 feet north of Laguna Shores Road. Mic Raasch presented the above-case via a Power Point presentation, stating the property is located in Tyler Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 2, 12, 13, and 14, located between Claudia Drive and Wyndale Street, approximately 200 feet north of Laguna Shores Road. Mr. Raasch noted in the photographs the Bluff Landing Marina has been completely rehabilitated recently and is still expanding. The purpose of the request is to expand the existing parking lot. Mr. Raasch pointed out to the east are the two lots currently covered by the Special Permit for the Event Center and to the south the adjacent lots that had existing single-family residential homes which have been removed; to the south showing the existing parking lot and restaurant, and to the east the new marina and parking lots. The proposed land use plan calls for low density residential in the area. However, staff believes the accessory use of the expanding parking would serve the existing marina complex more efficiently and take overflow parking off the streets and put into the parking lot. The site plan presented shows the existing parking lot coordinated with the existing parking lot and that there will be no additional driveways on Claudia or Wyndale Drive. Staff recommends approval. Of the twenty notices mailed,three were returned in favor and zero were returned in opposition. Commissioner Skrobarczyk asked if the proposed screening fence to the north shown on the site plan would block the view of the adjoining residences. Mr. Raasch stated that the screening fence is required any time a commercial property abuts a residential zoning with a six- foot standard screening fence. Commissioner Skrobarczyk questioned whether we need to visit that area in light of the developments going in. Mr. Raasch stated that there is an exception to the requirement in the zoning ordinance that the applicant might be able to pursue. In response to Commissioner Buena, Mr. Raasch stated that this is not a complete landscape plan, that the applicant would have to fully comply with the 15% landscaping requirement. In response to Commissioner Pusley,Mr. Raasch stated that staff would research whether or not the fuel tanks shown onsite in one of the photographs are in compliance and whether they were grandfathered in. Public hearing was opened. Neil Van Streepen, general manager of the marina and representing the applicant, came forward in support of the request. Mr. Van Streepen stated that throughout the development of the marina parking has been an issue and this is one of the ways they are trying to address it. He stated that two single-family homes had already been purchased and removed and a third home will be removed. Mr. Van Streepen stated they are attempting a flow-through parking area, H:\PLN-DIR\SHARED\WORD\Planning Commission Minutes\2007\04-18-07Minutes.4oc Planning Commission Minute V April 18,2007 Page 11 keeping the traffic in the parking lot and off the streets. Mr. Van Streepen stated that two neighbors have requested they use a box-fence for the required screening fence so that the breeze can pass through and another has requested that the fence taper down towards the end in order to not block any views. The applicant will accommodate those requests. Mr. Van Streepen stated that the landscaping is preliminary but they plan to follow the same landscaping theme they presently have on the existing parking lot and fully comply with the landscape requirements. Nobody else came forward to speak in favor or in opposition. Public hearing was closed Motion was made by Commissioner Martinez to approve the request and was seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Braselton praised Mr.Van Streepen on the project and stated it is a tremendous improvement to the area. Commissioner Pusley echoed those sentiments,adding the fact that the developer working closely with the neighbors is very commendable. VI. PUBLIC HEARING—"B-2"BAYFRONT BUSINESS DISTRICT—ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT Article 24.Height,Area and Bulk Requirements Chart Faryce Goode-Macon presented the Text Amendment, stating that in order to encourage economic development within tourist oriented areas, an amendment to the "B-2" Bayfront Business District eliminating the maximum square foot for development,the floor area ration and number of units per acre is recommended. Such amendment to the "B-2" District will allow business and residential development to use smart growth land management techniques. Such techniques provide the opportunity for large development by utilizing parcels of land effectively. As a result, an increase in the number of units or square footage of the development can be obtained. Currently,the"8-5"and"8-6" Districts provide such flexibility in development. City staff is proposing the deletion of the maximum square foot per acre, floor area ration and number of units per acre within Article 24. Height, Area and Bulk Requirement of the "B-2" Business District chart. In response to Commissioner Skrobarczyk, Ms. Goode-Macon stated there is no difference in the floor ratio between this and the"A-T"District. Public hearing was opened. No one was present in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed In response to Commissioner Pusley, Ms.Goode-Macon stated that this text amendment will go before City Council. Motion was made by Vice-Chairman Garza to approve the request and was seconded by Commissioner Martinez. H\PLN-DIR\SHARED\WORD\Planning Commission\Minutes\2007\04-18-0]M inutes.doc 101. 111110 Planning Commission Minule7� April 18,2007 Page 12 In response to Commissioner Huerta, Ms.Goode-Macon stated that the height restriction does not apply. Motion passed unanimously. VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS B. EXCUSED ABSENCES C. OTHER MATTERS In response to several general questions from the Commissioners concerning the UDC meetings,Ms. Goode-Macon stated the committees are progressing. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commission Tamez and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously Faryce Goode-Macon Beverly Lang-Priestley Interim Assistant Director of Recording Secretary Development Services/Planning H'.\PLN-DIR\SHARED\W ORD\Planning Commission\Mmutes\2007\04-I8-07Minutes.doc