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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 01/12/2005 V `I MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers-City Hall Wednesday—January 12,2005 5:30 P.M. Commissioners: David Berlanga,Chairman Bryan Stone,Vice Chairman Fred Braselton Michael Pusley Shirley Mims Eloy H. Salazar Richard Smith Robert Zamora Commissioners Absent: Neill Amsler Staff: B.A.Bailey,AICP,Director of Development Services Michael N.Gunning,AICP,Assistant Director of Development Services Mary Frances Teniente,PE,Assistant Director of Development Services Michelle Long,Recording Secretary Miguel S. Saldana,AICP,City Planner Faryce Goode-Macon,City Planner Mic Raasch,AICP,City Planner Sylvia Arispe,City Planner Joseph Harney,Assistant City Attorney Si usted quiere dirigirse ala comision y su ingles es limitado,habra un interprete de espanol a ingles en la junta para ayudarle. CALL TO ORDER A quorum was declared and the meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Braselton and seconded by Pusley to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler being absent. PLATS Continued Plats Mr.Miguel Saldafia,City Planner stated the following plat had been withdrawn by the applicant. 020413-P08 King's Crossing Unit 1,Phase 3,Block 25,Lots lA& lB&Block 41,Lot lA SCANNED Final- 87.577 Acres) 'Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 2 Mr. Saidafia stated the applicants for King's Crossing Unit 19 and Shannon Middle School Tract requested a continuance until the January 26,2005 meeting. 0704116-P66 King's Crossing Unit 19 (Final—21.40 Acres) Located northwest of Cimarron Boulevard south of Lens Drive. 1204197-NP104 Shannon Middle School Tract,Block 1.Lots 2, 3 &4 (Final Replat— 18.726 Acres) Located south of South Padre Island Drive(SH 358)east of Airline Road. Mr. Saldafia stated the applicant for Cimarron Estates requested a continuance until the February 9,2005 meeting. 0804164-P90 Cimarron Estates (Final— 19.482 Acres) Located off Cimarron Boulevard and new Bedford Drive. A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Mims to continue the plats as requested. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler being absent. New Plats Mr. Saldafia read the following plats into the record and stated staff recommended approval as submitted for all. 0105001-PO1 (Public Hearing) Robertson Farm Tracts.Block 7,Lot 2 (Final—5.00 Acres) Located south of Saratoga Boulevard(SH 357)west of County Road 37. 0105002-P02 (Public Hearing) Ryan Subdivision,Block 1,Lot 16 (Final—0.685 Acre) Located east of Santa Fe Street south of Mitchell Drive. 0704105-P60R The Boardwalk Subdivision—(Revised Preliminary—59.997 Acres) Located between Brighton Village Subdivision and South Staples Street(FM 2444)north of Barclay Grove Subdivision. 0105003-NP01 Highland Oaks Unit 5 (Preliminary—24.27 Acres) Located north of Caribbean Drive southwest of St.Peter Street. In response to Commissioner Mims question,Mr. Saldafia stated in The Boardwalk Subdivision there is access from Stonehenge and Tower Drives. When Timbergate is developed there will be another Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 3 access point. There will be an additional access point to the south when Barclay Grove develops their next unit. Timbergate will move forward as soon as the drainage is in place. A developer owns property that extends almost to Staples Street. It may be five years before it is complete. In response to Mr.Braselton's question,Mrs.Mary Frances Teniente, Assistant Director of Development Services stated Boardwalk's sewer was coming through Brighton Village. In regards to Highland Oaks Unit 5,Mr.Braselton asked about a blank area on the plat. Mr. Saldafia stated there are problems with the drainage and wastewater in that area. He stated the applicant wanted to build one unit and then address the drainage and the wastewater problems that one lot was going to have. Nothing will be planned for that area until the drainage issues are resolved. Mr. Saldana stated this is the preliminary plat and there is a note on the plat that requires the developer to address issues with drainage and wastewater. The issues will have to be addressed before they can come back with a final plat. The public hearing was opened. No one appeared to be in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Pusley and seconded by Salazar to recommend approval as submitted. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler being absent. Mr. Saldana stated the applicant for Lake View Acres,Block 2, Lots 12A& 12B requested the plat be tabled until the February 9,2005 meeting. 0105004-NP02 Lake View Acres.Block 2,Lots l2A& 12B (Final Reolat—2.889 Acres) Located south of Lakeview Drive and west of Rodd Field Road. The applicant for Clarkwood Tracts Subdivision,Block 7,Lot 14 requested the plat be tabled until the January 26,2005 meeting. 0105005-NP03 Clarkwood Tracts Subdivision,Block 7.Lot 14 (Final—2.86 Acres) Located east of Clarkwood Road,south of Sedwick Road A motion was made by Mims and seconded by Stone to recommend approval to table the plats as requested. The motion passed unanimously. 0105006-NP04 London School Tracts,Lots 1 and 2 (Preliminary—37.9 Acres) Located north of FM 43,west of County Road 33 0105007-NP05 PI-CC Point Tesoro Unit 5.Block 1,Lot 3A (Final Reolat—0.307 Acre) Located east of Bonasse Court,south of Whitecap Boulevard. 110 Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 4 The public hearing was opened. No one appeared to be in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mims and seconded by Smith to recommend approval of the above plats as submitted. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler being absent. Time Extensions Mr. Saldafia stated the applicants for the following plats requested six month time extensions. 050476-P45 Woodbend Subdivision (Final—36.35 Acres) Located north of Holly Road and east of Airline Road. The public hearing was opened. No one appeared to be in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Braselton and seconded by Salazar to recommend approval of the six month time extension. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler being absent. 0604100-P57 S &I Estates,Block 1,Lot 1 (Final—4.629 Acres) Located southeast of Heam Road west of Callicoate Road(FM 1694). The public hearing was opened. No one appeared to be in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Braselton and seconded by Stone to recommend approval of the six month time extension. The motion passed unanimously with Amster being absent. Mr. Saldafia read the following plat into the record and stated the applicant requested a six month time extension. 0704115-P65 Commodore's Point PUD II (Final—19.51 Acres) Located northwest of Aquarius Street,north of Whitecap Boulevard,all of Padre Island Drive(Park Road 22). The public hearing was opened. No one appeared to be in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Stone to recommend approval of the six month time extension. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler being absent and Mims being out of the Chambers. 0704121-NP56 100 South Padre,Block 3,Lots 62,63&64 (Final—6.624 Acres) Located between South Padre Island Drive(SH 357)and Enterprise Parkway northwest of Old Brownsville Road. The public hearing was opened. No one appeared to be in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Stone and seconded by Smith to recommend approval of the six month time extension. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler being absent and Mims being out of the Chambers. Ms.Mims returned to the Chambers after the vote. taid Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 5 ZONING Continued Zoning 1204-07-Tim J.Mokry Request: Change of zoning from"R-1B"One-family Dwelling District to"B-4"General Business District,resulting in a change of land use from low density residential to general business. Excerpts from Zoning Report Legal Description/Location: Being 11.023 acres out of Lots 31 and 32, Sectionl 1, Flour Bluff and Encino!Farm and Garden Tracts located on the east side of South Staples Street on both sides of Corsica Road. Area Development Plan: The requested "B-4"General Commercial District is inconsistent with the Southside ADP future land use plan which recommends medium density residential use along South Staples Street and traditional neighborhood use on the middle and rear portions of subject property. Department Comments: The proposed "B-4"General Business District is not an appropriate use at this location. Allowing general and neighborhood commercial uses on this site will set a precedent to strip the remaining portions of South Staples Street with commercial uses resulting in more traffic congestion similar to that at South Staples Street and Williams Drive. Staff Recommendation: Denial of the "B-4"General Business District and in lieu thereof approval of"A-1"Multiple Dwelling District for the front 900 feet of subject property and retain the "R- 18"One-Family Dwelling District to the east. Staff feels that this development pattern is consistent with the future land use plan and much more protective of the ultimate carrying capacity of South Staples Street. Mr.Mic Raasch,City Planner,provided graphics of the subject property and the surrounding area. The zoning report and tape recording are on file. He stated that there were 45 notices mailed. Two responses were received in favor and four in opposition. There was discussion about the amount of traffic generated with"BA"District versus"B-I" District. There is 258 foot of frontage along each parcel on Staples Street and due to the proximity of the intersection of Corsica Road and South Staples Street,no driveway would be allowed onto South Staples Street in accordance with TxDOT's new Access Management Regulations. The new standards have been in place since June, 2004. Mrs.Barbara Holly,Director of Development Services,stated that TxDOT would be making a presentation to the Planning Commission on January 26,2005. Mr.Braselton stated concerns with the proposed"A-I"zoning for the front of the property. It is not a big tract of land. It should have some sort of business use. He did not think the recommended"A- 1"was a practical solution to the problem. Neighbors of the subject property are zoned commercial. Mr.Raasch stated that if the property is zoned commercial,it would set precedence for more commercial zoning along Staples Street which is inconsistent with the adopted future land use plan. In response to Chairman Berlanga's question,TxDOT's access placement is determined by the distance of the frontage in proximity to street intersections. • •Planting Commission Minute January 12,2005 Page 6 Mrs.Mary Frances Teniente,Assistant Director of Development Services,explained that TxDot has a certain distance requirement from the adjacent driveway that is already in place. They are trying to reduce the number of driveways that access the right of way(R.O.W)along state highways. They would typically see where the other driveway is located even if it has nothing to do with the proposed development. Their intention is to route the traffic generated by the proposed development to the side street. Mrs.Holly stated Mr.Raasch is giving the general overview from TxDOT. This is staffs best estimate of what TxDOT would do compared to what has been done in similar situations. The applicant has not applied for a driveway permit yet which is when the question is asked and answered. Mrs.Holly added it is most likely for TxDOT to want to funnel traffic through side streets if they can to allow their state highway to function without having turning movements which slow down their roadway. Mr.Pusley confirmed this case was tabled so the applicant could meet with staff on outstanding issues. The applicant declined to meet with staff and requested to move forward. Pusley also confirmed the applicant was o.k.with having no access to Staples Street. Pusley had concerns that the applicant request"B-4"zoning with no specific plans for development. He thought"R-1B"zoning was appropriate for the rear of the property. In response to Mr. Stone's question,Mrs. Holly stated the comprehensive plan calls for the congregation of commercial development at intersections,like Moore Plaza. It is preferred to not have strip commercial development down the street. There could be other uses that don't have direct access to the highway, such as apartments. This location,not being at a major intersection,was showing something other than commercial on the Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing was opened. Mr.Ralph Cobb,President of Cobb Lundquist Realtors came forward and stated the property was primed and ready for commercial development. One reason this street was chosen because the streets on either side have no turning lanes. Corsica has turning lanes which make it practical for commercial development. There are no other streets going south that will adequately service commercial development. The area is running out of available business zoning. Mr.Cobb stated they had sold one tract on Staples Street to a dentist who would like business zoning. Mr. Cobb gave a history of the development and zoning of the area. He stated he would like to have the entire 11 acres zoned"B-4". Chairman Berlanga asked how it affects the applicant by not having access to Staples Street. Mr. Cobb stated they could have deeper lots and work off of Corsica and have safe access. In response to Mr. Stone's question,Mr.Cobb stated they had no plans for the property yet. They wanted to get the zoning in place and then develop a plan. Mr.Cobb did not think staff s recommendation of"A-1"for the front of the property was the best use,but it was acceptable if two- thirds of the property were zoned commercial. Mr.Gunning stated the Department was trying to accomplish a better configuration and mix between commercial and residential zoning. Staff is willing to work with the developer to come up with a zoning configuration that makes sense,but not a straight"B4"District. Mr. Cobb stated they could accept"A-1"District in the back to soften it with the abutting residential. Cobb stated he would like to have 600 feet of B-1"and 327 feet of"A-1",which was agreed to by Mr.Gunning. 111110 ' Planning Commission Minute January 12,2005 Page 7 Ms. Mims stated this turns Corsica Road into an arterial street rather than a local collector. Mr.Gunning stated there were no specific plans for development. When the plans are submitted staff will work with them on how to best set up the driveways. The ideal access would be off of Staples. Staff will have a better understanding of the new Access Management Regulations after the presentation from TxDOT. Mr.Cobb stated they would be represented at the meeting with TxDOT. Mr.Cobb stated Corsica Road was wider than residential streets and he could work off of it if he had to. Berlanga asked what the width of Corsica Road needs to be with"B-I"zoning. Ms.Teniente stated that 40 feet at the intersection will provide for a two lane approach from Corsica onto Staples with one lane inbound. The 40 foot back to back typically provides one lane and a parking lane on each side. Parking on the street may need to be restricted near Staples Street to accommodate a left hand turn lane. Mr. Gunning stated Corsica is a 60 foot R.O.W.with 40 foot pavement width. It does have the capacity to handle additional traffic from the development. Mr.Wayne Lundquist,700 Everhart,stated when property owners in Corpus Christi hear about TxDOT's new regulations,there will be an outcry. This is simply condemnation without compensation. Only one percent of residents are aware of the new regulations. Every state highway will be affected and it will be bad. He plans to have a lot of people at TxDOT's presentation to ask questions A motion was made by Pusley and seconded by Salazar to deny the requested"B-4"and in lieu of recommend approval of"B-1"on the front 618 feet and"A-1"on the rear 309 feet. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler being absent. New Zoning Chairman Berlanga left the meeting at 6:40 p.m. and Vice Chairman Stone took over as Chairman. 0105-01-Mostaghasi Investment Request: Change of zoning from"A-1"Apartment House District to"R-1C"One-family Dwelling District resulting in a change of land from medium density residential to low density residential. Excerpts from Zoning Report Legal Description/Location:Being 11.91 acres out of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 11, Lots 6, 7, 10 and 11, located north of Jessica Drive and New Bedford Street. Purpose of Request Development of a 65-lot single-family subdivision Area Development Plan:Southside- The future land use map supports the "R-1C"District that allows for traditional neighborhood residential as a standard single family subdivision. Department Comments: The requested "R-1C'District is an extension of low-density residential development to the south and west. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the "R-1C"One family Dwelling District. 11/0 Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 8 Mrs.Goode-Macon provided graphics of the subject property and the surrounding area. The zoning report and tape recording are on file. She stated that there were 60 notices mailed. Two were received in favor and one in opposition. The public hearing was opened. No one appeared to be in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Salazar and seconded by Braselton to recommend approval as submitted. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler and Berlanga being absent. 0105-02-Mi A.Pilehvari Request: Change of zoning from"R-IB"One-family Dwelling District and"R-1B"w/SP One—family Dwelling District with a Special Permit to 'B-I"Neighborhood Business District resulting in a change of land use from low density residential to neighborhood business. Excerpts from Zoning Report Legal Description/Location:Alameda Park Block 6,Lots 33 and34, located west of Everhart Road and 200 feet south of Avalon Street. Purpose of Request:Proposed office/retail business uses. Area Development Plan:Southeast- Overall, the Comprehensive Plan Elements are supportive of the requested "B-1"District The Southeast Area Development Plan's adopted future land use map recommends the area to develop with professional office and neighborhood commercial uses. Department Comments: Everhart Road is successfully transitioning to office and retail uses as recommended by the Southeast Area Development Plan. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the "B-1"Neighborhood Business District. Mrs.Goode-Macon provided graphics of the subject property and the surrounding area. The zoning report and tape recording are on file. She stated that there were 37 notices mailed. One was received in favor and one in opposition. The public hearing was opened. No one appeared to be in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Salazar and seconded by Zamora to recommend approval as submitted. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler and Berlanga being absent. 0105-03-John D.Bell Request: Change of zoning from"B-4"General Business District to"I-3"Heavy Industrial District resulting in a change of land use from general business to heavy industrial. Excerpts from Zoning Report Legal Description/Location:Lindale Park Addition, Lot 2A,Block 1, located at the intersection of Ohio Street and Swantner Drive. Purpose of Request: The addition of a 14'by 14'building which will serve as a pet crematory 111100 • Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 9 Area Development Plan:Southside— The future land use map recommends the subject property continue as a general business use Department Comments: The proposed crematorium will have minimal impact on the surrounding areas. The combustion temperature coupled with the dual combustion chamber will virtually eliminate any negative impact on the environment. Staff Recommendation: Denial of the "I--3"Heavy Industrial District and in lieu of approval of a Special Permit for a 14'x 14'pet crematorium building with a maximum height of 8 feet and chimney component not to exceed 6feet above the building roofline. Mrs. Sylvia Arispe,City Planner,provided graphics of the subject property and the surrounding area. The zoning report and tape recording are on file. She stated that there were 18 notices mailed. None were received in favor or in opposition. In response to Mr. Stone's question regarding notification,Mrs.Arispe stated the notice that staff mails to surrounding property owners does not indicate what type of development is proposed. However, several of the property owners did call and inquire about the zoning change. They were concerned that an oil disposal business was going to open. It was explained that the use was to be a crematorium for the clinic;to which most owners were in favor. Very little impact would be felt by the residents. There will be no smell. Mrs.Holly stated staff communicated with Larry Urban whose office is nearby,who was in contact with the adjacent property owners. Staffs research was shared with Larry Urban because staff originally told the applicant this was not an acceptable use. After research conducted by Mrs.Arispe with TCEQ,it was determined that there was no adverse land use impact to surrounding properties and staff was able to recommend approval. In response to Ms.Mims question,Mrs. Arispe stated that TCEQ regulates crematory permits. In response to Mr.Pusley's question, she noted that there are other crematoriums in Corpus Christi. The applicant is in agreement with the amendment. In response to Mr. Zamora's question,the restrictions of the TCEQ permit can be included in the special permit. The public hearing was opened. Mr.Mike Hughes, 5605 Safari,stated he was in favor of staffs recommendation. He stated if the unit had to be replaced,the permit would need to be renewed at that time. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Pusley and seconded by Salazar for denial of the"I-3"Heavy Industrial District and in lieu of approval of a Special Permit for a 14' x 14'pet crematorium building with a maximum height of 8 feet and chimney component not to exceed 6 feet above the building roofline. A motion was made by Zamora and seconded by Salazar to add that the applicant would comply with all of the conditions of the permit issued by TCEQ. The motion passed with Zamora and Berlanga being absent. 400 'Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 10 0105-04-Vic Kasan Request: Change of zoning from"R-IB"One-family Dwelling District to"B-4"General Business District resulting in a change of land use from low density residential to general business. Excerpts from Zoning Report Legal Description/Location: Being 0.391 acres including all of Lot 1,Block 8,Brookhaven Subdivision, located at the southwest corner of Brookhaven and Brookside Drives. Purpose of Request: To rezone subject property to "B-4"General Business District to permit Lot Ito be incorporated in the construction of a 70 unit hotel, a restaurant, and a retail center on the adjacent property. A conceptual development plan for proposed construction of the subject property and the adjacent 3.6 acre tract is attached. The adjacent property is currently zoned "B-4". Area Development Plan: The requested "B-4"General Commercial District is inconsistent with the Northwest ADP future land use plan which recommends traditional neighborhood use for the subject property. Department Comments: The Northwest Area Development Plan future land use map recommends Lot 1 to develop as traditional neighborhood use. However, considering the applicant's proposed overall development of the whole 3.991 acre property including the 0.331 acre Lot 1 Staff feels that this proposed zoning change is appropriate. Staff Recommendations: Approval of the "B-4"General Business District. Lot 1 being incorporated into the proposed hotel, restaurant and retail center development on the adjacent property is a more practical and realistic use of Lot 1, and would provide for a more efficient overall development. On the other hand, development of Lot 1 as an isolated single-family residence adjacent to a three story hotel may prove to be both difficult and undesirable. Mr.Mic Raasch,City Planner,provided graphics of the subject property and the surrounding area. The zoning report and tape recording are on file. He stated that there were 11 notices mailed. Four were received in favor and none in opposition. Mr.Raasch stated the applicant will develop his adjoining property which is already zoned"B-4" and would like this partial included in his development plans. In response to Mr.Pusley's question, staff recommends approval of the"B-4"General Business District. Lot 1 being incorporated into the proposed hotel,restaurant and retail center development on the adjacent property is a practical and realistic use,and would provide for more efficient overall development. On the other hand,development of Lot 1 as an isolated single-family residence adjacent to a three story hotel may prove to be both difficult and undesirable. The public hearing was opened. Mr.Jack Henley,3137 Briarhurst,Real Estate Broker for the applicant, stated his client had the subject property under contract and planned to build a Holiday Inn Express at the rear of the property. They had a market study done which indicated that a facility like a Holiday Inn Express be developed in the Five Points area to service people traveling to Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. The proposed facility will front toward Highway 77 and will have 70 rooms and suites. There will be no convention facilities,restraunt or bar so there will be minimal late night activity in the area. tid " Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 11 Mr. Pusley stated with the location of the motel,to get to the restraunt next door one would have to go down Highway 77 quite a way and make u-turn to get to restraunt. Mr.Henley replied that TxDOT's design will shorten the distance considerably which should be completed this year. He spoke to TxDOT about the access and they recommended a driveway at this location. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Zamora and seconded by Brazelton for approval as submitted. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler and Berlanga being absent. 0105-05-Alty Enterprises,Inc. Request: Change of zoning from"F-R"Farm-Rural District to"R-1B"One-family Dwelling District resulting in a change of land use from farm-rural to low density residential. Excerpts from Zoning Report Legal Description/Location.'Being 57.94 acres out of Flour Bluff and Encina(Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 25, Lots 2, 3, and 4, located east of Rodd Field Road and south of Slough Road(future Lipes Boulevard) Purpose of Request:Development of a 229-lot single-family subdivision. Area Development Plan: Southside- The future land use map primarily recommends low-density residential. Department Comments: The Southside Area Development Plan's adopted future land use map recommends that the area develop with a low-density residential development. The requested "R-IB" District achieves the recommendation of the Plan and is an expansion of the "R-IB"Distria to the north. Staff's Recommendation: Approval of the "R-1B"One-family Dwelling District Mrs.Goode-Macon provided graphics of the subject property and the surrounding area. The zoning report and tape recording are on file. She stated that there were 15 notices mailed. Two were received in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was opened. No one appeared to be in favor or in opposition. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mims and seconded by Salazar to recommend approval as submitted. The motion passed unanimously with Amsler and Berlanga being absent. DEFERMENT AGREEMENT TO INSTALL AN 8-INCH WATER LINE—SARATOGA CENTER,BLOCK 1,LOTS 11 THROUGH 16. Ms.Teniente stated the construction deferment agreement includes about 560 linear feet of an eight inch water line. The agreement allows staff to expedite the recordation of the Saratoga Center, Block 1,Lots 11 through 16. The applicant provided check for$22,167.15. The agreement is tentatively scheduled to go to City Council on January 26t. In response to Mr.Braselton's question,Ms.Teniente stated that the developer puts up the money to cover the construction costs for installing public improvements required for the plat. 110 Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 12 In response to Mr.Zamora's question regarding reasonable cause,Ms.Teniente stated it was to expedite the developer's time schedule. If they are willing to put up the money, staff feels secure the improvements would be installed when necessary. In response to Ms.Mims question,if the developer fails to put in the infrastructure,the City has the money and will put it in. This has never happened as the developer needs the infrastructure. In response to Mr. Stone's question,the City collected 110%of the cost. The developer has a maximum of one year to put in the infrastructure. Mr.Gunning stated the Commission needs to make a finding as a part of the motion that there is a reasonable cause. A motion was made by Zamora and seconded by Pusley to recommend approval of the deferment based on there exists reasonable cause to delay the 75%requirement to expedite the recordation of the plat. DIRECTOR'S REPORT FOURTH QUARTER PLATTING REPORT Mrs.Holly stressed that staff is doing the platting report which is forwarded to City Council after the Planning Commission review. This is to address the Planning Commission's concern regarding all of the lots on various streets being approved without the City Council knowing the impact. We are currently running a 50%increase in plats over a ten year average. FUTURE SCHEDULE])MEETINGS The January 26,2004 meeting will begin at 4:30 to allow TxDOT to make their Access Management presentation. Mrs.Holly stated TxDot will also be having a meeting during the day which is a discussion meeting. Staff will be sending out a notice for the open discussion meeting. The meeting at night is for them to present to the Planning Commission what they are doing. This is a direct question and answer session between the Commission and TxDOT. It is not a public hearing. A special CDBG meeting on March 16,2004 will be added to the schedule. EXCUSED ABSENCES There were no excused absences. OTHER MATTERS Ms.Mims stated she attended the Sign Review Sub Committee meeting as altemant. None of the appointed members from the Planning Commission attended and she had to Chair the meeting. Mr. Stone stated the notice was mailed to his old address and he did not receive it. Mr.Gunning stated Mr. Salazar,Mr. Stone,and Mr.Pusley were appointed to the committee. Ms.Mims is the alternate. The Commissioners need to take the lead in handling these meetings. Progress has been made in the last two meetings with sign representatives in working a consensus on future signage. ' Planning Commission Minutes January 12,2005 Page 13 Ms.Mims does not want attendees of the meetings to think that everything they propose is going to get done. These were all people from the sign industry. This is a small piece of what the Commission will be putting together and it will not be an easy process. Mrs.Holly told the sign group that staff and the Planning Commission would also be meeting with business owners and homeowners associations. Mr. Pusley apologized for not attending. He had work related issues. He stated this group represents the commercial sign business in Corpus Christi. They are angry at the fact that when the City passes ordinances,they try to live by the ordinance while some business owners don't and are not penalized. There are code enforcement issues. Mr. Salazar stated he was out of town and missed the meeting. He stated his appreciation for Ms. Mims attending. It would look bad if the Planning Commission was not represented at the meeting. It would be good to have as many Commissioners there as possible. Mr. Salazar stated he will not be at the January 26,2005 meeting. The attendance report was discussed. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Pusley and seconded by Zamora to adjourn the meeting at 7:35. The meeting passed Michael N.Gunning,AICP Michelle Long Assistant Director of Development Services Recording Secretary H VIN.DIFOSHARED\WORDWL NNINO COMMISSIOMAGENDAS 2005\011205 LVC