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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Council Chambers-City Hall
Wednesday—June 16,2004
5:00 P.M.
Commissioners:
David Berlanga,Chairman
Shirley Mims,Vice Chairman
Neill F. Amsler
Michael Pusley
Elizabeth Chu Richter
Eloy H. Salazar
Richard Smith
Bryan Stone
Robert Zamora
Staff:
B. A.Bailey,MCP,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
Harry J.Power,City Planner
Faryce Goode-Macon,City Planner
Joseph Harney,Assistant City Attorney
Robert Payne, City Planner
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Berlanga declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 5:11 p.m.
RTA—TROLLEY PRESENTATION
Mr.David Seiler came forward to present an update of the proposed trolley system. Mr. Seiler
requested that in the future the Planning Commission will be asked to make a recommendation to City
Council of which alignment would be the best for the City. Additionally,he asked that the city assist in
identifying and exploring other funding sources. The final presentation will go before City Council on
July 27,2004.
Since 2002, Corpus Christi has had the most aggressive capital improvements programs in the
City's history. A study suggested recommendations be made to improve transportation services.
Partners funded a feasibility study. Partners include: the City of Corpus Christi,Port of Corpus Christi
Authority,Downtown Management District,the MPO,and the Chamber of Commerce. The RTA and
the MPO funded an Economic Assessment study. The trolley system should reduce traffic and create a
transportation system that will be an attraction in itself.
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The presentation included three different alignments and the Commission was asked which one
would be preferred. An environmental impact analysis was performed which addressed urban elements,
the natural environment,and cultural resources. There were detailed illustrations and comparisons of the
three possible alignments. It was estimated that the majority of riders, 1,300 to 1,600 a day,would use
the trolley for: trips for home to work;hotel guests;lunch circulation; and special events. The
presentation also compared the number of riders forecast to use the proposed Chaparral/Water Street and
Shoreline alignments daily as compared to the current trolley service.
The presentation identified that the purpose of the financial plan was to demonstrate the RTA's
financial capacity for existing services and proposed streetcar service, identify realistic funding sources
and to qualify for PTA New Starts funding.
Capital costs are still being estimated. The feasibility study projected$30 million to $33 million
and that there were no major differences in capitol costs of the alternative alignments. Operation and
maintenance cost estimates were also addressed. Public outreach tactics in place are: project website,
added public website survey form,public presentations,brochure(fact sheet),statistically valid phone
survey,presentations to PCCA,City Council,MPO and DMD,as well as a public hearing by the RTA
Board in July or August. An optimistic project schedule was also discussed.
Commissioner Amsler asked if there had been any discussion about creating a parking garage to
act as a transfer center. In the downtown area,people worry about the security of their cars if they can't
find parking close to their destination. A parking garage would be ideal as tourism increases.
Commissioner Richter stated that it would help control traffic to be able to park in a garage and
catch the trolley to events. She also asked how the Hybrid Route would be laid out in the museum area.
There is not much land behind the museum. Mr. Seiler stated that there were no profiles yet,but they
were looking at how to create a safe pedestrian crossing. Commissioner Richter also inquired about the
cost to ride the trolley. Mr. Seiler said it would be 50 cents.
Commissioner Mims asked what the percentage was on getting$25 million in federal funding.
Mr. Seiler stated that$25 million in federal share would be a 80/20 funding ratio and that we would have
to come up with$6 million. Commissioner Mims asked if the City or the RTA would look for the$6
million. Mr. Seiler stated that at this time he did not know,it could be either. Their consultant was
looking at funding source possibilities. Commissioner Mims asked if any of the trolley fare revenue
would go to the City. Mr. Seiler stated that it would all go to the RTA.
Commissioner Pusley stated that a trolley system along Shoreline Boulevard would not be well
accepted. He had been to other cities that had systems with overhead wires and was not impressed with
them. He thought along Chaparral or Mesquite Streets would be a better location. He also didn't think
the funding would be a big issue. He thought this is a needed system but would prefer a modem mono-
rail system.
Chairman Berlanga asked what the size was of the smallest community that has a streetcar or
trolley system. Mr. Seiler stated that Galveston had a streetcar system and thought that was one of the
smaller cities. He thought Tampa was also close in size and with similar characteristics.
Chairman Berlanga asked how we would get$25 million when we had such a hard time getting
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$3 million. He also had questions regarding the number of riders and wanted to know the percentage of
all of the potential riders that could be on those trolleys if they were filled to capacity on every run.
There is no base to compare the RTA's numbers to. Mr. Seiler could not answer the question. The
answer could be related to the hours of operation and the route. Chairman Berlanga stated that he had
talked to some of the RTA board members and they thought that the operations and maintenance of a
trolley system would be a drag on the RTA system. The regular bus system would suffer due the costs
that would be incurred to maintain the trolley system. He asked if an economic study was done to
address this.
Mr. Seiler stated that he had not received the findings from the consultant,and he did not feel
that it would be a drag. He talked about adding a small charge for baseball or arena ticket to offset the
cost of the trolley system.
Commissioner Richter asked if the trolley system was taken into consideration when the
convention center expansion evaluation was done and traffic congestion issues were addressed. As far as
Mr. Seiler knew,it wasn't.
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS(5:30 P.M.)
PLATS
Continued Plats
Non-Public Notice—Preliminary
Chairman Berlanga asked Mr.Harry Power,City Planner to read the following continued plat
into the record for consideration.
a) 050464-NP25
Mineral Processing Subdivision,Block I.Lots 1 &2 (Preliminary— 106.41 Acres)
Located between Bronco Road on the east,Manning Road on the west,north of Recycle Drive,all north
of SH 44.
Mr.Power stated that this was a new category and the applicant had requested a continuance
until the June 30, 2004 meeting.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public
hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Amsler and seconded by Mims to recommend approval of the continuance.
Motion passed unanimously.
Public Notice-Preliminary
Chairman Berlanga asked Mr.Power to read the following preliminary plat into the record for
consideration:
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a) 050468-N1
The Coves at Laeo Vista (Preliminary— 130.00 Acres)
Located south of FM 2444(South Staples Street)and west of Oso Creek.
Mr.Power gave the background of the plat and stated the layout contemplates a change of zoning
to at least"R-1B". It is currently zoned"RE". Wastewater service is not available at this time and must
be made available prior to any final plat being approved. Also,with the looping of the street system,
there may be a later need for different or additional street names.
Staff recommends approval with the addition of the two amendments.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing.
Chuck Urban,2725 Swantner,stated he was available for questions.
Commissioner Amsler asked if the acreage was located outside of the creek and if they were
attempting to use the trust fund to bring wastewater services to the property.
Mr.Urban talked about the original concept to consider constructing a lift station,a force main,
along Staples Street crossing near the bridge and tying into the Staples Street system. Their plan has
evolved to moving the lift station to outside the west boundary of this project next to King Estates where
the City's water transmission is coming along the west side of the project,which would benefit future
projects. This would run the forced main across Staples Street and through a casing being installed under
the Oso Creek that the City is currently working on. The Wastewater Dept advised this. There is also
the potential of laying a piece of gravity line. Mr.Urban stated that this project could be submitted as a
request towards the trust fund. They're trying to start setting the skeletal structure for wastewater as
development continues. It could possibly serve a larger area. They need to design their master plan in
the near future.
Commissioner Amsler asked about the time frame for this project. Mr.Urban said there were a
lot of details to work out and it would take months.
Commissioner Amster's concern is that other projects currently underway will utilize most of the
trust fund money. The trust fund was to be used to develop inside existing city limits before developing
across Oso Creek. This project should wait until other properties in the city are developed and the trust
fund is replenished.
Mr.Urban stated that the Wastewater staff was making a push on the project. If this project has
to stand on its own,they could scale the system back and build the lift station to satisfy staff and the
subdivision and continue with monies from the subdivision. Depending on the size of the lots,the
project could possibly absorb the costs if the project is large enough.
Mary Frances Tienente stated that the Wastewater Department had also stated Commissioner
Amsler's concerns. They would have to adopt and get approval for a wastewater master plan.
Mr.Urban stated that they were working with the Park Department to meet their requirements.
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Commissioner Mims asked if there was only one entrance. Mr.Urban showed street extensions
that tied in with the Botanical Gardens.
Commissioner Richter had similar concerns and asked to see a map of Phase B. Mr.Urban
showed a rough map of the phases of the project as well as a second access point.
Michael Gunning,Assistant Director of Development Services,previously had concerns with the
increase of septic systems in the area,and the development of this area before sanitary sewers was
available.
Commissioner Amsler stated that he had discussed with Ms.Barbara Bailey,Director of
Development Services,the fact that the zoning should be done prior to platting. Ms. Bailey replied that
in order to re-plat first,you would need to state in the plat approval that it was subject to a zone change
that would have to be approved prior to the final plat approval.
An additional change was a driveway width. Mr.Robert Payne,City Planner, stated that in the
past driveway requirements for this segment of Oso Parkway,the developers were required to maintain
driveway spacing of 150 feet apart. We need a note on the plat stating this requirement.
Chairman Berlanga asked Mr.Urban what the average sizes of the lots were. Mr.Urban stated
that the average was 13,900 feet and the smallest were 7,500 feet. He stated that the scale made the lot
size look deceiving.
Chairman Berlanga closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Mims and seconded by Zamora to recommend approval with additional
conditions that a zone change would be consistent with the lot areas,the driveway spacing be stipulated
as an average of 150 feet,and the possibility of additional street names. Motion passed unanimously.
Non-Public Notice-Final
Mr.Power read the following plats into the record.
a) 040452-NP18
Bridgepointe Landing,Block 1.Lots 1.4&5 (Final— 16.71 Acres)
Located east of Cimarron Boulevard,south of Lens Drive.
Public Notice-Final
a) 050476-P45
Woodbend Subdivision (Final—36.35 Acres)
Located north of Holly Road and east of Airline Road.
Mr.Power stated that the applicant for Bridgepoint Landing had requested a continuance until
the June 30,2004 meeting,and that the plat for Woodbend Subdivision was ready for approval.
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Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing for Bridgepoint Landing. No one appeared in
favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Salazar and seconded by Amsler to recommend approval of the
continuance. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing for Woodbend Subdivision. No one appeared in
favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mims and seconded by Pusley to recommend approval as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
New Plats
Non-Public Notice—Final
Mr.Power read the following new plats into the record:
a) 060490-NP41
Bent Tree Unit 2.Block 7,Lots 6&7 (Final—9.347 Acres)
Located northeast of the intersection of Cimarron Boulevard with Saratoga Boulevard(SH 357).
c) 060497-NP43
Industrial Technology Park Unit I,Block I,Lots IA& 1B (Final—6.04 Acres)
Bounded by Bear Lane to the north,South Padre Island Drive(Park Road 22)to the east,
Corporate Drive to the southeast,and Junior Beck Drive to the west.
e) 060499-NP45
Saxet Community Center.Block C.Lot I (Final Reolat—0.458 Acre)
Located north of Leopard Street west of Oak Park Avenue.
Mr.Power stated that the applicant for Bent Tree,Industrial Technology Park and Saxtet
Community Center had all requested a two week continuance.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public
hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mims and seconded by Salazar to recommend approval of the continuances.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr.Power read the following plats into the record for consideration and stated that staff
recommended approval.
b) 060494-NP42
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Koolside Addition,Block 2, Lot 7A (Final—02249 Acre)
Located north of McArdle Road between Dorothy Street and Lum Avenue.
d) 060498-NP44
Padre Island—Corpus Christi Mariner's Cay.Block 506,Lot 1R (Final Replat—0.689 Acre)
Located west of South Padre Island Drive(Park Road 22)north of Headsail Avenue.
f) 0604103-NP46
Amending Plat of The Vineyards Unit 3 (Final—7.761 Acres)
Located north of Brooke Road(County Road 26A)between Airline Road and Rodd Field Road.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public
hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Richter and seconded by Salazar to recommend approval as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Power read the following plats into the record and stated that staff recommended approval
with additional recommendation on Padre Island-Corpus Christi Section No.4 to place a note on the
plat stating that the front area being designated as access and utility easement. Also,there is an
additional comment on Windward Subdivision stating that there is some required street name changes.
Public Notice-Final
a) 060480-P47
Cedar Ridge Unit 1,Block 7,Lots IA& 1B (Final—5.412 Acres)
Located south of Cedar Pass Drive between Holly Ridge Drive and Sun Valley Drive.
b) 060482-P48
Morningstar Estates Unit 2 (Final—7.83 Acres)
Located north of Wooldridge Road and east of Rodd Field Road(SH 357).
c) 060483-P49
Padre Island—Corpus Christi Section No.4.Block 221,Lot 6R (Final Replat—0.206 Acre)
Located west of Cruiser Street between Whitecap Boulevard and Encantada Avenue.
d) 060484-P50
Perry's Estates.Block 2,Lot 3 (Final—0.167 Acre)
Located southeast of Amber Drive,south of Graham Road.
e) 060488-P51
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Windward Subdivision Unit 2 (Final—8.49 Acres)
Located north of Wooldridge Road and east of Airline Road.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public
hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Pusley and seconded by Amsler to recommend approval with the additional
comments on as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Berlanga stated that he did not attend the Public Hearing for the Island Overlay
District and asked Ms.Barbara Bailey,Director of Development Services,if staff was ready to answer all
of the questions and alleviate all of the concerns of the public. Ms.Bailey stated that tonight, staff
wanted to present the Overlay District and items in question and to continue on July 14, 2004 to give
developers an opportunity to go through the ordinance in detail to make sure these details are carrying
out the objective of making a better Island. It would then go to City Council on July 22,2004 when the
Planning Commission makes their recommendation. Ms.Bailey stated that staff wanted broad base
support for this plan. Since the Builders asked for more time to review the plan,we should give them
more time.
Chairman Berlanga stated that the Commission would like for Staff and Island residences to meet
and try to work out their differences prior to bringing it before the Commission. He recommended
tabling the presentation to give staff and residences the opportunity to do so.
Commissioner Amsler was willing to either listen to the public or tabling the presentation,as
long as the zoning cases were heard first.
Commissioner Richter supported tabling for further discussion but would like to hear from the
residences in attendance.
Chairman Berlanga asked for a show of hands from the Commission of who would prefer to table
the Island Overlay District presentation or to continue.
Commissioner Salazar thought the residents were entitled to speak and we should give them the
opportunity.
Commissioner Smith stated that the fair thing to do would be to hear anyone who wanted to
speak on the subject tonight.
Commissioner Pusley felt that there was a lot of unsettle issues and these issues should be
worked out with staff and be narrowed down to some focus points that we could work through,rather
than trying to work through all the issues tonight.
Chairman Berlanga asked Mrs.Michelle Long,Recording Secretary to call the roll for a motion
to not have the Island Overlay Public Open Hearing tonight.
Chairman Berlanga-Aye
Vice Chairman Mims-Aye
Commissioner Amsler-Nay
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Commissioner Pusley-Aye
Commissioner Richter-Nay
Commissioner Salazar-Nay
Commissioner Smith-Nay
Commissioner Stone -Aye
Commissioner Zamora-Aye
Motion passed five to four to table the item to allow staff to meet with residents to resolve issues.
ZONING
Continued Zoning
0504-06-Paul Lisec
REQUEST: Change of zoning from"F-R"Farm Rural District to"RE"Residential Estates District
resulting in a land use change from agriculture to low-density residential.
Excerpts from Zoning Report
Area Development Plan:Flour Bluff— The future land use map recommends the north portion of the
subject property to develop as neighborhood business with the remaining portion as low-density
residential.An amendment to thefuture land use map along the north portion of the subject property is
required.
Legal Description/Location:Being 1.621 acres out of Flour Bluff and Encina!Farm and Garden Tracts,
Section 51, Lot 17, located south of Yorktown Road and 250 feet east of Flour Bluff Drive.
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the "RE"Residential Estates District
Mrs.Faryce-Goode Macon,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 four
notices mailed. None were received in favor or in opposition.
Mrs. Goode Macon stated that this case was tabled on June 2 to give additional time to resolve
issues with adjoining property owners regarding access to their properties and drainage. Staff had two
meetings,one with Urban Engineering,Mr.Lisec,and Mr. and Mrs.Welp,and the other with Urban
Engineering,Mr. and Mrs. Welp, and Mr.and Mrs. Solovey and their attorney. These issues are still not
resolved.
Vice Chairman Mims opened the public hearing.
Commissioner Stone asked to be reminded why we tabled the case on June 2,2004. Mrs.Goode
Macon explained the above issues.
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Mr. Murray Hudson, 2725 Swantner,came forward to further explain the situation. He showed
a 20-acre tract that was preliminary platted at the last meeting and the 1.6 acres wanted to re-zone. There
were three complaints at the last meeting. Mr. Solovey owns 80 acres and had an agreement with the
City in 2000 to construct a road from his property in the Flour Bluff right-of-way out to Yorktown. He is
by agreement responsible for any maintenance. He had concerns about damage to the road caused by the
Welps,another property owner,who had used the mad for their hauling operation, assuming it was a
public road. This issue is in the process of being resolved. The Solovey's also had conflict with another
property owner who had dug a lake,and believed that this had impact on the condition of the road as
well. Urban Engineering conducted surveys and did not believe that digging the lake had any impact at
all,but Mr. Solovey was not satisfied with the survey results. The applicant has agreed to install a
culvert in his driveway if needed.
Mary Frances Teniente,Assistant Director of Development Services stated that Mr. Solovey had
written a letter dated June 10,2004 voicing his opposition. Staff reply stated that he would have to
adhere to the original road agreement. Staff has asked Mr.Hudson to address the drainage issues that
Mr. Solovey raised.
Commissioner Pusley stated that most of the opposition and disagreements don't have anything
to do with the zoning issue. These issues are outside of this Commission's area.
Commissioner Zamora asked if staff thought the case was in a good position to move forward.
Ms. Bailey stated that the zoning is in good shape and the plat was approved at the last meeting.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Salazar and seconded by Amsler to recommend approval as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
New Zoning
0604-03-Virginia Hills Development,L.L.C
REQUEST: Change of zoning from"F-R"Farm-Rural District to"R-1B"One-family Dwelling District,
resulting in a land use change from agriculture to low-density residential.
Excerpts from Zoning Report
Legal Description/Location:Being 12.022 acres out of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, Section 26,Lots 6 and 7, located south of Oso Parkway and Quebec Drive intersection.
Area Development Plan: Southside—The requested "R-1B"District is inconsistent with the future land
use map that recommends medium-density residential.A change of zoning to the "12-1B"District
allows for a lower residential density and could be supported for the subject property. An amendment to
the future land use map is required for the low-density residential use.
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the "R-IB"One-family Dwelling District
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Mrs.Faryce-Goode Macon,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 12 notices
mailed. Two were received in favor and one in opposition.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public
hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Pusley and seconded by Mims to recommend approval as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
0604-04-Hogan Development Company,L.P.
REQUEST: Change of zoning from"F-R"Farm-Rural District to"R-1C"One-family Dwelling District,
resulting in a land use change from agriculture to low-density residential.
Excerpts from Zoning Report
Legal Description/Location:Being 24.92 acres out of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
Section 32, Lots 16, 17, 21, 22 and 23, located along Wooldridge Road to the south and east of Rodd
Field Road.
With the development of the property the extension of Oso Parkway will occur along the southern and
eastern boundary of the subject property. The future Transportation Plan recommends Oso Parkway be
improved as an 80'R.O.W. This extension will offer access for the property with a connection to
Wooldridge Road.
Area Development Plan:Southside—The adopted future land use map recommends the area develop
with a low-density residential development.A "R-1C"District is supported by the Comprehensive Plan.
Approval of the "R-IC"One family Dwelling District
Chairman Berlanga asked that the record show that Commissioner Amsler abstained from this
zoning case.
Mrs.Faryce-Goode Macon,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 28 notices
mailed. None were received in favor or in opposition.
Vice Chairman Mims opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public
hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Salazar and seconded by Richter to recommend approval as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
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ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT THAT CREATES AN ISLAND OVERLAY
ZONING DISTRICT THAT PROVIDES HIGHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PADRE
ISLAND PROPERTIES
The zoning ordinance text amendment was tabled prior to beginning the zoning cases.
NON-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Salazar asked that it go on record to commend Michelle Long on keeping good
notes. Ms. Bailey stated that it is not an easy skill to get so we are not going to let her leave.
The June 2, 2004 minutes were accepted as written and unanimously approved.
FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Mr. Michael Gunning,Assistant Director of Development Services stated that staff would like to
schedule the Bayfront Plan as a presentation item at the June 30,2004 meeting. The plan will be going
to City Council on July 27,and the public hearing date will be set for July 20th, 2004. Chairman
Berlanga and Vice Chairman Mims both stated that they would not be at the July 30,2004 meeting.
Commissioner Richter will be chairing that meeting.
Mr.Gunning stated that we had been successful in scheduling meetings with the consultants for
the Unified Development Code and explained what kind of information the consultants were hoping to
get. Theses meeting are the beginning of a 12 to 14 month process.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
There were no excused absences.
OTHER MATTERS
Commissioner Smith asked if it were allowable to comment on the Overlay District issues at this
point in the meeting. He felt that the residents that attended the meeting should have had the opportunity
to speak. He felt that possibly the Chairman had heard that there was a lot of disagreement with the
City's developers and builders. Chairman Berlanga stated that he could see it in the crowd tonight.
Commissioner Smith assured everyone that the crowd that was here tonight represented citizens who
were in favor of the Overlay District as well those who were opposed. Those in opposition could provide
some constructive criticism. They area very small portion of the majority of the residents and business
owners on the Island that are in favor.
Chairman Berlanga stated that in absence of those who are in favor,all the Commission had to
listen to was opposition. Mr.Gunning stated that we needed to be careful to not get in to a lengthy
discussion about the Overlay District. We have to protect the integrity of the public hearings and open
meetings. Commissioner Smith added that the City's legal department forced the Island Overlay District
Committee to take surveys of the Islanders to determine their wishes in this matter. No other zoning
request changes require surveys. Normally,only public hearings are held. The results of these surveys
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show that the vast majority is in favor and they didn't need to come to the meeting because they had
given their opinion in the survey. Chairman Berlanga stated that in government,the squeaky wheel gets
greased. There's a lot of squeaking out there. The issues have to be addressed and resolved or this will
not move forward.
Commissioner Stone stated that at the public meeting on June 10,2004,everyone thought the
Plan was great. The issues were with the details of the plan. Several people commented on the 19 pages
of sign ordinances. Another concern is the appeal process. Staff needs to look at that. Builders were
concerned about the cost increases that would occur and how that would affect the ability of them to
come in and build and in turn,how it would effect repayment of the bond. Their answer relied on Paul
Schexnailder's upcoming developments. These issues were not part of the surveys and need to be
addressed.
Commissioner Pusley stated that the information that Commissioner Smith provided tonight is
important and we need to have as much additional information as possible prior to the next meeting on
the Overlay District. Having information on the surveys and who is for and against the Overlay District
will help them to make a decision. He wanted this tabled because he wants this to succeed,not be like
Landry's and have a small group of people kill a great idea.
Commissioner Richter questioned the committee being forced to have the surveys. Mr. Gunning
stated that it was a legal issue. Legal said the survey was necessary to support any rezoning that was to
occur because it does involve architectural design control. Commissioner Richter stated that Padre Island
is part of Corpus Christi, and this should involve people in the City as well.
Commissioner Salazar stated that from an investor's view,developers move the city and if you
do not have the builders,the developers and the investors willing to participate in upcoming changes,
they will go elsewhere.
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA FORMAT
ORDER OF ZONING AND PLAT ITEMS
Mr.Gunning stated that staff made some changes to this agenda to organize continued plats and
new plats into public and non-public sequences. Staff is considering moving zoning to the beginning of
the agenda. It was like that for years and worked well. It needs to be organized so that the zoning is
approved immediately prior to the plat. Staff would like to work with some new formats that would help
to keep plats and zoning correct with no conflict.
Chairman Berlanga would like to continue to see the plats that do not have a zoning change
attached to them and are non-controversial move forward at the beginning of the agenda. Mr. Gunning
stated that Council has to approve zoning changes before the re-plat can come before the Planning
Commission. The Commission may see modifications to the agenda for the next hearing.
Commissioner Richter asked if they were to take action on the presentation of the Bayfront Plan.
Mr. Gunning stated that there would be action taken.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.