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Planning Commission Minutes
December 3,2003
Commissioners Present: David Berlanga,Chairman
Neill F.Amsler—arrived at 6 pm
Michael Pusley
Elizabeth Chu Richter
Eloy H.Salazar
Richard Smith
Commissioners Absent: Shirley Mims,Vice Chairman
Bryan Stone
Robert Zamora
Staff Present: Miguel S.Saldafia,AICP,City Planner
Lucinda Beal,Recording Secretary
Joseph F.Harney,Assistant City Attorney
Mark Simon,Special Services
Faryce Goode-Macon,City Planner
Harty Power,City Planner
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Berlanga declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
PLATS
Continued Plats
a. 0903103-NP45
Quail Valley Unit I,Lots IB& IC(Final—2.83 Acres)
Located southwest of Bobwhite Road and County Road 73.
Mr.Power stated staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing.
Mr. Joseph Harney, Assistant City Attorney, stated City Attorney's staff researched vested rights and
decided that applicant has vested rights in place when the application is filed as far as the City is concerned.
Therefore, City Attorney's staff recommends approval of the plat as submitted. The proposed deed
restrictions presented by the Homeowners Association are not applicable to said plat.
Amy Gibson,5461 CR 73,reiterated previous concerns regarding subdivision of lots in Quail Valley. They
are in the process of revising deed restrictions prohibiting subdivision of property. Ms. Gibson asked
whether Mr.Richter was the property owner;have all replatting requirements been met;and what were the
notification requirements. Ms.Gibson asked Mr.Richter,the applicant,to withdraw his request to replat
Mr. Power explained that any land use violations would not be able to be enforced by the City. He
addressed Ms. Gibson's request for copies of information and added that notification is sent to property
owners.
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Mike Richter,3975 Bob White, stated that he has followed all regulations for the plat. When he purchased
the property, deed restrictions were not in place. Mr. Richter addressed Ms. Gibson's request to withdraw
by stating that he could not afford to retract his investment.
Public hearing was closed.
Motion by Pusley, seconded by Salazar, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed with Stone,
Amsler,Minis,and Zamora being absent.
Chairman Berlanga asked Mr. Power to read Continued Plats b and c into the record for consideration as a
group.
b. 090399-P56
King's Crossing Unit 19(Preliminary-27.669 Acres) -
Located west of the most southern terminus of Oso Parkway at the point of alignment with Cimarron
Boulevard.
c. 1003121-P71
Queen's Crossing(Preliminary—33.764 Acres)
Located east of Cimarron Boulevard and south of Yorktown Boulevard.
Mr. Power stated that the transportation plan needs to be approved before Planning Commission can take
action on Continued Plats b and c.
Motion by Richter,seconded by Salazar,to continue plats b and c until January 14, 2004. Motion passed
with Stone,Amsler,Minis,and Zamora being absent.
New Plats
Chairman Berlanga asked Mr. Power to read New Plats a,b,c,d,e, and f into the record for consideration
as a group.
a. 1103124-P72
Alta Vista On The Bav(Final—1.5156 Acres)
Located between Ocean Drive and the Corpus Christi Bay and between Ocean Way and Airheart Point.
b. 1103126-P73
Saratoga Center.Block 1.Lot 10(Final—8.997 Acres)
Located west of Patti Drive and south of Saratoga Boulevard(SH 357).
c. 1103130-P74
Windsong Unit 5.Block 1,Lot 13R(Final—0.1428 Acre)
Located north of Windvane Drive between Windblown Drive and Wind Hollow Drive, all north of
Wooldridge Road.
d. 1103131-P75
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Wood Estates Unit 2A,Block 48.Lot 28R(Final Reolat—0.330 Acre)
Located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Beal Street with Teal Street.
e. 1203132-NP57
Lantana Industrial Area.Block 5.Lots 17. 18.& 19(Final—3.615 Acres)
Located west of North Padre Island Drive(S.II.358)between Leopard Street and Lexington Boulevard.
£ 1203133-NP58
Padre Island—Corpus Christi Mariner's Calf Unit 2A,Block 1,Lot 22R(Final—0.2186 Acre)
Located north of Cabana North Avenue, north of Commodores Boulevard, all west of Padre Island Drive
(Park Road 22).
Mr.Power stated staff recommends approval of New Plat a,b,c,d,e,and f as submitted.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Smith,seconded by Salazar,to approve as submitted. Motion passed with Stone,Amsler,Mims,
and Zamora being absent.
Time Extension
a. 1102132-NP61
Rodd Field Industrial Park.Block I.Lot 3(Final—4.99 Acres)
Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and west of Cimarron Boulevard.
Mr.Power stated staff recommends approval of a six-month time extension.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Pusley, seconded by Richter,to approve a time extension. Motion passed with Stone, Amsler,
Mims,and Zamora being absent.
ZONING
New Zoning
1103-01 -John J.Nelson:
REQUEST: "R-IB" One-family Dwelling District to "R-IB" One-family Dwelling District with a "HC-F"
(Facade) —Historical Cultural Overlay on property located south of Clifford Street and 100 feet
west of Santa Fe Street.
Ms. Goode-Macon presented a computerized slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding
area. The "HC-F" (Facade) overlay designation is a classification for private buildings not open to the public.
Exterior building modifications would require Landmark Commission review and action within 30 days of the
building permit request date. If no action is taken by the Landmark Commission within the 30-day period the
property owner may proceed with the modification plans without Landmark Commission approval. In the event the
property owner is not in agreement with the Landmark Commission's exterior building modification action during
the 30-day period, the Landmark Commission may continue dialogue with the property owner for an additional 90
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days. If an agreement between the Landmark Commission and the property owner cannot be resolved after the
90-day period, the Landmark Commission must issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the requested building
modification.
Demolition procedures for a "HC-F" (Facade) overlay designation would require a 60-day review period
from the demolition permit request date. If no action is taken by the Landmark Commission during the initial 60-day
period the property owner may proceed with the demolition. In the event the property owner and the Landmark
Commission are not in agreement after the 60-day period,the Landmark Commission may impose an additional 60-
day review period to continue dialogue with the property owner to encourage preservation of the property.After the
end of the aggregate period, the property owner may obtain a demolition permit to demolish the property if
preservation of the structure is still undesirable.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Smith,seconded by Salazar,to forward a recommendation to approve the rezoning case. Motion
passed with Stone,Mims,and Zamora being absent.
1103-02-Glenn R Peterson
REQUEST: "R-1B"to"11.-1B"with a"HC-F"on property located south of Clifford Street and 400 feet west of
Santa Fe Street.
Ms. Goode-Macon presented a computerized slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding
area. On August 28, 2003, the Landmark Commission held a public hearing on Glenn Peterson's request, to
designate the single-family structure at 333 Clifford Street with the overlay designation"HC-F"(Facade)Historical
Cultural Landmark.The subject property would retain its existing"R-1B"One-family Dwelling District while being
further protected as historically significant.
The "HC-F" (Façade) overlay designation is a classification for private buildings not open to the public.
Exterior building modifications would require Landmark Commission review and action within 30 days of the
building permit request date. If no action is taken by the Landmark Commission within the 30-day period the
property owner may proceed with the modification plans without Landmark Commission approval. In the event the
property owner is not in agreement with the Landmark Commission's exterior building modification action during
the 30-day period, the Landmark Commission may continue dialogue with the property owner for an additional 90
days. If an agreement between the Landmark Commission and the property owner cannot be resolved after the 90-
day period, the Landmark Commission must issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the requested building
modification.
Demolition procedures for a "HC-F" (Facade) overlay designation would require a 60-day review period
from the demolition permit request date. If no action is taken by the Landmark Commission during the initial 60-day
period the property owner may proceed with the demolition. In the event the property owner and the Landmark
Commission are not in agreement after the 60-day period,the Landmark Commission may impose an additional 60-
day review period to continue dialogue with the property owner to encourage preservation of the property.After the
end of the aggregate period, the property owner may obtain a demolition permit to demolish the property if
preservation of the structure is still undesirable.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Richter, seconded by Amsler,to forward a recommendation for approval. Motion passed with
Stone,Mims,and Zamora being absent.
1103-03 Glenn R.Peterson
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REQUEST: "R-1B" to "R-1B" with a "HC-F" on property located on the northwest corner of Clifford and
Lawnview Streets
Ms. Goode-Macon presented a computerized slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding
area. On August 28, 2003, the Landmark Commission held a public hearing on Glenn Peterson's request, to
designate the single-family structure at 402 Clifford Street with the overlay designation"HC-F"(Facade)Historical
Cultural Landmark.The subject property would retain its existing"R-1B"One-family Dwelling District while being
further protected as historically significant.
The "HC-F" (Facade) overlay designation is a classification for private buildings not open to the public.
Exterior building modifications would require Landmark Commission review and action within 30 days of the
building permit request date. If no action is taken by the Landmark Commission within the 30-day period the
property owner may proceed with the modification plans without Landmark Commission approval. In the event the
property owner is not in agreement with the Landmark Commission's exterior building modification action during
the 30-day period,the Landmark Commission may continue dialogue with the property owner for an additional 90
days. If an agreement between the Landmark Commission and the property owner cannot be resolved after the 90-
day period, the Landmark Commission must issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the requested building
modification.
Demolition procedures for a "HC-F" (Facade) overlay designation would require a 60-day review period
from the demolition permit request date. If no action is taken by the Landmark Commission during the initial 60-day
period the property owner may proceed with the demolition. In the event the property owner and the Landmark
Commission are not in agreement after the 60-day period, the Landmark Commission may impose an additional 60-
day review period to continue dialogue with the property owner to encourage preservation of the property.After the
end of the aggregate period, the property owner may obtain a demolition permit to demolish the property if
preservation of the structure is still undesirable.
The property at 402 Clifford Street is within the Del Mar Subdivision that was platted in 1925.Houses built
on Clifford Street were built by a builder named Clifford, during the 1920's and 1930's. The subject property is a
Mediterranean style 1 % story stucco structure. An exterior chimney is also finished in stucco and designed with
three arches along the top and an inset tile scene along the lower portion of the chinmey.The structure has a ceramic
tile roof and a shed roof porch with brick flooring.An entry door faces south while a secondary entry is on the east
side of the structure.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Ainsley, seconded by Richter, to forward a recommendation for approval. Motion passed with
Stone,Minis,and Zamora being absent.
1103-04-Glenn R.Peterson
REQUEST: "A-1" to "A-1" with a "HC-F" on property located west of Ocean Drive and 225 feet south of
Ayers Street
Ms. Goode-Macon presented a computerized slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding
area. On August 28, 2003, the Landmark Commission held a public hearing on Glenn Peterson's request, to
designate the apartment complex at 1511-1513 Ocean Drive with the overlay designation "HC-F" (Facade)
Historical Cultural Landmark. The subject property would retain its existing"A-1"Apartment House District while
being further protected as historically significant.
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The "HC-F" (Facade) overlay designation is a classification for private buildings not open to the public.
Exterior building modifications would require Landmark Commission review and action within 30 days of the
building permit request date. If no action is taken by the Landmark Commission within the 30-day period the
property owner may proceed with the modification plans without Landmark Commission approval. In the event the
property owner is not in agreement with the Landmark Commission's exterior building modification action during
the 30-day period, the Landmark Commission may continue dialogue with the property owner for an additional 90
days. If an agreement between the Landmark Commission and the property owner cannot be resolved after the 90-
day period, the Landmark Commission must issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the requested building
modification.
Demolition procedures for an"HC-F"(Facade)overlay designation would require a 60-day review period
from the demolition permit request date. If no action is taken by the Landmark Commission during the initial 60-day
period the property owner may proceed with the demolition. In the event the property owner and the Landmark
Commission are not in agreement after the 60-day period,the Landmark Commission may impose an additional 60-
day review period to continue dialogue with the property owner to encourage preservation of the property.After the
end of the aggregate period, the property owner may obtain a demolition permit to demolish the property if
preservation of the structure is still undesirable.
The property at 1511-1513 Ocean Drive is within the Bayfront Terrance Subdivision that was platted in
1917. The subject property built in the 1930's is an Art Deco style 2-story stucco apartment structure. Curve linear
balconies adorn the south entry of the structure. The front facade has three large stylized fluted columns with Art
Deco stucco capitals.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Salazar, to forward a recommendation for approval. Motion passed with
Stone,Mims,and Zamora being absent.
STORM WATER MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT—NEW RIVER HILLS SUBDIVISION
Mr.Gunning introduced Vernon Wuenche,Interim Special Services Engineer,as the project coordinator for
the storm water master plan amendment.
Commissioner Amsler expressed concern with drainage issues on River Hill Drive not being addressed.
Mr.Hudson clarified that the master plan amendment is the issue being addressed. The original master plan had an
original drainage and the amendment would change the number of acres and drainage through a detention pond. Mr.
Wuenche reviewed the lack of impact to the remaining 8 acres in the subdivision.
Commissioner Pusley asked who would maintain the retention pond. Mr.Hudson stated that tie into future
improvements of the subdivision. The pond would be maintained by the developer or the homeowners association.
In response to Commissioner Smith,Mr.Wuenche stated that calculations have been done by City Staff and
the information provided is correct.
Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Amsler, to approve the amendment. Motion passed with Stone, Mints, and
Zamora being absent.
NONPUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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1. February 26,2003
2. October 22,2003
3. November 5,2003
4. November 12,2003
5. November 19,2003
Minutes were not presented.
FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Mr. Saldana informed the Commission that Febmary 18, 2004 is a special meeting for Community
Development Block Grant(CDBG)and Febmary 25,2004 is the regular and final CDBG meeting.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
None.
OTHER MATTERS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Michael N.Gunning,AICP
Assistant Director of Development Services/ Lucinda P.Beal
Director of Planning
Recording Secretary