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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 07/26/2006 410 • MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers-City Hall AUO' N' Wednesday—July 26,2006 N O , 5:30 P.M. I' 'oma ohs � Nti COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: r90 R. Bryan Stone, Chairman Michael Gunning,AICP, Acting Director of Rudy Garza,Vice Chairman Development Services Fred Braselton Sally Gavlik,Director,Parks&Recreation Johnny R. Martinez Faryce Goode-Macon, Acting Assistant Director Michael Pusley of Development Services/Planning Eloy H. Salazar Robert Payne, Senior Planner James Skrobarczyk, Sr. Miguel S. Saldafia, AICP, City Planner Robert Zamora Art Sosa,Park Architect/Planner Shannon Murphy,AICP, Planning Consultant COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Gary Smith,Assistant City Attorney Gail Perry,Recording Secretary Atilano J. Huerta I. CALL TO ORDER A quorum was declared present and the meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion for approval of Planning Commission minutes of July 12,2006,was made by Commissioner Zamora and seconded by Vice-Chairman Garza. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Huerta being absent. III. PLATS 1. Continued Plats Miguel Saldafia read continued plat agenda item"a"(shown below)into the record and stated that the applicant has requested a continuance to the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 9, 2006. Staff recommends approval. a. 0706133-NP069 London Club Estates,OCL(Preliminary— 136.32 Acres) Located north of FM 43,between FM 763 and County Road 33 and west of FM 286. Motion for approval to recommend continuance of plat agenda item"a"to the August 9,2006 public hearing was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Pusley. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Huerta being absent. SCANNED Planning Commission‘ites July 26,2006 ' Page 2 2. New Plats Miguel Saldafia read continued plat agenda items"a,c and d"(shown below) into the record and stated that the applicant has requested a continuance to the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 9,2006. Staff recommends approval. a. 0706137-P060 Country Estates Unit 4,Lot 15 (Final— 1.747 Acres) Located north of Dallas Drive and west of Emory Drive. c. 0706139-P062 Seger Horse Barns,Block 1, Lot 1 (Final—13.042 Acres) Located north of Glenoak Drive and west of Flour Bluff Drive. d. 0706140-NP073 The Preserve at Mustang Island(Preliminary— 139.26 Acres) Located between State Highway 361 and the Gulf of Mexico, north of Zahn Road and north of South Padre Island Drive(PR 22). i. Variance Request ii. Plat Action Motion for approval to recommend continuance of plat agenda items"a,c and d"to the August 9,2006 public hearing was made by Commissioner Zamora and seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Huerta being absent. Miguel Saldana read plat agenda item"b"(shown below)into the record and stated that this item had been submitted for approval. Staff recommends approval. b. 0706138-P061 Mesquite Ridge Subdivision Unit 1, OCL(Final—20.612 Acres) Located south of FM 624 and west of County Road 95. Public hearing was opened No one was present in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion for approval of plat agenda item"b"was made by Vice-Chairman Garza and seconded by Commissioner Pusley. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Huerta being absent. Planning Commission‘tes July 26,2006 ' Page 3 3. Time Extensions Miguel Saldafa read plat agenda items"a-e"(shown below)into the record and stated that the applicants' are requesting a six month extension. Mr. Saldana stated that this was the second extension request for item"b' and upon approval of a third extension,an explanation of extenuating circumstances would need to be provided. Staff recommends approval. a. 1205193-P078 Legends of Diamante Unit 1 (Final— 13.325 Acres) Located north of Slough Road east of Rodd Field Road. b. 0705108-P048 Kitty Hawk Subdivision Unit 1 (Final—51.284 Acres) Located south of South Staples Street(FM 2444)at Country Creek Road and east of County Road 41. c. 0106012-P012 River Bend Ranch Subdivision Unit 1 (Final—31.43 Acres) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Rodd Field Road. d. 0106026-P016 Oso Bay Ranch Estates Unit 1 (Final— 15.946 Acres) Located west of Roscher Road at Ramfield Road north of Yorktown Boulevard. e. 0106029-NP013 Ocean Park Subdivision Unit I,Block 1, Lot 1 (Final—3.436 Acres) Located north of State Highway 361 and east of Sand Dollar Avenue. Public hearing was opened No one was present in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion for approval of plat agenda items"ac"was made by Commissioner Martinez and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Huerta being absent. IV. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 1. Tabled Items Planning Commissionites July 26,2006 • Page Miguel Saldafa stated that a request for a continuance to the August 9, 2006 Planning Commission meeting had been received by the applicant for Items"la"and"lb"and Staff concurs. a. Mirabal Development Group i. Zoning Case No. 0406-04 Mirabal Development Groups: From a"R-1B"One-family Dwelling District to an"A-1"Apartment House District Bass Subdivision,Block 27, Lot H, located east of Airline Road on the south side of Sandra Lane. ii. Plat No. 0606105-P044 Bass Subdivision,Block 27,Lot 8(Final Replat— 1.084 Acres) Located south of Sandra Lane and east of Airline Road. b. Mirabal Development Group i. Zoning Case Pending ii. 0606106-P045 Bass Subdivision, Block 28,Lot 1 (Final Realat—9.70 Acres) Located north of Sandra Lane and east of Airline Road. Motion for continuance of Items la and lb to the August 9°i Planning Commission meeting was made by Commissioner Salazar and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Buena being absent. V. SIGN ORDINANCE- ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL ARTERIAL ROADWAYS TO BE REGULATED BY COLLECTOR SIGN STANDARDS Shannon Murphy presented a summary of the sign ordinance that the City adopted on April 11,2006. Mrs. Murphy stated that,within the sign amendment,there is a provision to treat arterial roadways as collector streets if the arterials have residential characteristics. Per a request from City Council, Staff has reviewed the area of Northwest Boulevard(FM 624)and FM 1889 and proposes that these arterial roads be treated as collector roads for signage. Also proposed in this amendment is the revision to identify the area of Mc Ardle Road(between Holmes and Dorothy Drive)as an arterial road due to the commercial businesses located in this area. The Adhoc Committee reviewed the areas (FM 624 and FM 1889)on June 15,2006 and has opposed the proposal. The Committee is in agreement with Staff on the McArdle Road area. Staff recommends approval of Northwest Boulevard(FM 624)and FM 1889 to be listed as a collector road for signage purposes and deletion of McArdle Road(between Holmes and Dorothy Drive)to be listed as an arterial road. In answer to Commissioner Zamora's question,Faryce Goode-Macon stated that the reason the Adhoc Committee was not in favor of the amendment regarding Northwest Boulevard(FM 624) and FM 1889 is that, in their findings,the streets did not provide a sufficient residential character to warrant identifying them as a collector road. The Committee made comparisons to streets such as Saratoga Boulevard which the Committee felt was similar in nature,but not treated as collector roads. Planning Commission‘tes July 26,2006 • Page 5 Staff's recommendation was,after review of the area,that FM 624 at the intersection of East River View Drive,had characteristics of residential even though the area is not totally built up at this time. The Adhoc Committee for this area believed the future corridor should be treated more commercially. In answer to James Skrobarczyk's question,Mrs.Murphy stated that the Saratoga area is treated with arterial standards. In answer to Commissioner Salazar question, Ms.Goode-Macon stated that the comprehensive master plan identifies FM 1889 as low density residential and FM 624 from River View Road towards Carousel characteristic of low density residential with the corners showing more commercial development. Public hearing was opened. David Loeb(Adhoc Sign Committee member),921 N. Chaparral,Corpus Christi,Texas stated that one of the main reasons the sign ordinance was revised resulted in a request from Planning Commission that zoning requests not be granted for the sole purpose of obtaining better signage. This was one of the reasons the Committee fled signage to the size of the street. Mr. Loeb stated that Northwest Boulevard(FM 624)has a sixty(60)mile per hour speed limit. Zoning was reviewed along FM 624 which is zoned primarily business with the comprehensive master plan identifying this area as commercial. The Committee made their sign determinations from what was currently in place,not what was predicted for the future area. Their finding was also limited to the street in question. In answer to Commissioner Salazar's question, Mr. Loeb stated that larger signs are accommodated due to the increased speeds. Regarding FM 1889,the road is expected to be widened with the main corridor originating north from Robstown based on the transportation plan. In answer to Commissioner Skrobarczyk's question,Mr.Gunning stated that from FM 624 there will be a road going east to west at the location of CR 42 located further south which will avoid the commercial area of FM 624 and then will tie back into FM 624 further west. The ETJ plan does call for the better part of FM 624 to be residential development. FM 624 is designated as an existing arterial showing some existing commercial and future commercial to continue but the focus should be commercial entities to develop between the arterial intersections. David Loeb stated that the Committee's definition of"residential character"was an area with homes built on both sides of the street and the Committee's determinations were based on not what it future planning or zoning but what the current area is now. Camm Dougherty,2306 Mercury, Corpus Christi,Texas presented a slide presentation reviewing the area of FM 624 and stated that there is no development located on the south side of FM 624. There are approximately seven(7)residents on the north side with no residents located on the south side. Ms. Dougherty further stated that a forty(40) foot sign which is designated for arterials will not hinder any residential developments that abut against commercial development. Commissioner Pusley stated the possibility that a community such as the northwest area may not be developed but the intent may be to encourage a certain type of development. David Loeb stated that one option for the area in the future would be to do an overlay. Vice-Chairman Garza stated that what is located currently is what decides how an area is going to be developed and this area is a major arterial and is going to consist of commercial use. I don't believe this area should be downgraded. Planning Commission‘littes July 26,2006 • Page 6 Public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk to approve the Adhoc Sign recommendation and opposing regulating FM 624 and FM 1889 with collector sign standards and recommendation of McArdle Road from Holmes Drive to Dorthy Drive be treated as an arterial. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Pusley voting no. VI. DISCUSSION ITEM • OSO PARKWAY PLAN Art Sosa presented a draft amendment that is an appendix to the City's Master Plan which identifies parks and recreation,natural resources and private park acquisitions along the Oso Creek and Bay. Mr. Oso outlined the existing parks,goals,objectives and conceptual design for the amendment and stated that a more extensive presentation for the amendment will be presented for approval before Planning Commission on August 9,2006. VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS B. EXCUSED ABSENCES Motion was made to excuse Johnny Martinez from the July 12, 2006 Planning Commission by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Pusley. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Huerta being absent. C. OTHER MATTERS Faryce Goode-Macon reminded the Commissioners of the deadline for the Ethics Report submission of Friday,June 28th at 4:00 p.m. Ms. Goode-Macon also stated that at the Planning Commission meeting of August 9,2006 there will be election of officers. Michael Gunning congratulated Commissioners Salazar and Zamora on their six(6)year commitment to the Planning Commission and thanked them for their service. Mr. Gunning stated a commemorative plaque will be presented to the Commissioners at the meeting of August 23,2006. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Pusley and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Huerta being absent. Faryce Goode-Macon Gail Perry Acting Director of Development Services/Planning Recording Secretary H\PLN-DIR\SHARED\WORD\PLANNING COMMISSION AlNOTES\2006\072606.DOC MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers-City Hall Wednesday—July 26,2006 5:30 P.M. V. SIGN ORDINANCE- ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL ARTERIAL ROADWAYS TO BE REGULATED BY COLLECTOR SIGN STANDARDS Shannon Murphy presented a summary of the sign ordinance that the City adopted on April 11,2006. Mrs. Murphy stated that,within the sign amendment,there is a provision to treat arterial roadways as collector streets if the arterials have residential characteristics. Per a request from City Council, Staff has reviewed the area of Northwest Boulevard(FM 624)and FM 1889 and proposes that these arterial roads be treated as collector roads for signage. Also proposed in this amendment is the revision to identify the area of Mc Ardle Road(between Holmes and Dorothy Drive)as an arterial road due to the commercial businesses located in this area. The Adhoc Committee reviewed the areas(FM 624 and FM 1889)on June 15, 2006 and has opposed the proposal. The Committee is in agreement with Staff on the McArdle Road area. Staff recommends approval of Northwest Boulevard(FM 624)and FM 1889 to be listed as a collector road for signage purposes and deletion of McArdle Road(between Holmes and Dorothy Drive) to be listed as an arterial road. In answer to Commissioner Zamora's question,Faryce Goode-Macon stated that the reason the Adhoc Committee was not in favor of the amendment regarding Northwest Boulevard(FM 624)and FM 1889 is that,in their findings, the streets did not provide a sufficient residential character to warrant identifying them as a collector road. The Committee made comparisons to streets such as Saratoga Boulevard which the Committee felt was similar in nature,but not treated as collector roads. Staffs recommendation was,after review of the area,that FM 624 at the intersection of East River View Drive,had characteristics of residential even though the area is not totally built up at this time. The Adhoc Committee for this area believed the future corridor should be treated more commercially. In answer to James Skrobarczyk's question,Mrs. Murphy stated that the Saratoga area is treated with arterial standards. In answer to Commissioner Salazar question,Ms. Goode-Macon stated that the comprehensive master plan identifies FM 1889 as low density residential and FM 624 from River View Road towards Carousel characteristic of low density residential with the corners showing more commercial development. Public hearing was opened. David Loeb(Adhoc Sign Committee member),921 N.Chaparral, Corpus Christi,Texas stated that one of the main reasons the sign ordinance was revised resulted in a request from Planning Commission that zoning requests not be granted for the sole purpose of obtaining better signage. This was one of the reasons the Committee tied signage to the size of the street. Mr.Loeb stated that Northwest Boulevard (FM 624)has a sixty(60)mile per hour speed limit. Zoning was reviewed along FM 624 which is zoned primarily business with the comprehensive master plan identifying this area as commercial. The Committee made their sign determinations from what was currently in place,not what was predicted for the future area. Their finding was also limited to the street in question. Planning Commission Al July 26,2006 Page Two In answer to Commissioner Salazar's question,Mr. Loeb stated that larger signs are accommodated due to the increased speeds. Regarding FM 1889,the road is expected to be widened with the main corridor originating north from Robstown based on the transportation plan. In answer to Commissioner Skrobarczyk's question,Mr. Gunning stated that from FM 624 there will be a road going east to west at the location of CR 42 located further south which will avoid the commercial area of FM 624 and then will tie back into FM 624 further west. The ETJ plan does call for the better part of FM 624 to be residential development. FM 624 is designated as an existing arterial showing some existing commercial and future commercial to continue but the focus should be commercial entities to develop between the arterial intersections. David Loeb stated that the Committee's definition of"residential character"was an area with homes built on both sides of the street and the Committee's determinations were based on not what it future planning or zoning but what the current area is now. Camm Dougherty, 2306 Mercury,Corpus Christi,Texas presented a slide presentation reviewing the area of FM 624 and stated that there is no development located on the south side of FM 624. There are approximately seven(7)residents on the north side with no residents located on the south side. Ms. Dougherty further stated that a forty(40)foot sign which is designated for arterials will not hinder any residential developments that abut against commercial development. Commissioner Pusley stated the possibility that a community such as the northwest area may not be developed but the intent may be to encourage a certain type of development. David Loeb stated that one option for the area in the future would be to do an overlay. Vice-Chairman Garza stated that what is located currently is what decides how an area is going to be developed and this area is a major arterial and is going to consist of commercial use. I don't believe this area should be downgraded. Public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Braselton and seconded by Commissioner Skrobarczyk to approve the Adhoc Sign recommendation and opposing regulating FM 624 and FM 1889 with collector sign standards and recommendation of McArdle Road from Holmes Drive to Dorthy Drive be treated as an arterial. Motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Pusley voting no.