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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 03/13/2002 11 111110 Planning Commission Minutes March 13,2002 Commissioners Present: David Berlanga,Chairman Neill F.Amsler Elizabeth Chu Richter Eloy H.Salazar Richard Smith Brooke Sween-McGloin Robert Zamora Commissioners Absent: Shirley Mims,Vice Chairman Michael Pusley Staff Present: Michael N.Gunning,AICP,Director of Planning Lucinda P.Beal,Recording Secretary Harry J.Power,City Planner Miguel S.Saldana,AICP,City Planner Doyle Curtis,Sr.Assistant City Attorney Guillermo Pulido,City Planner Vernon Wuensche,Engineer Joseph Cavalier,Engineer Ron Massey,Assistant City Manager CALL TO ORDER Chairman Berlanga declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. NON PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS PRESENTATION- Status report on Storm Water Master Plan by Goldston Engineering—Bill Green Mr.Bill Green,Engineer with Goldston Engineering,provided an update of the Storm Water Master Plan. He highlighted work completed to date and said that phase one centered on existing conditions. He said that he is currently assisting city staff on the creation of new and added that phase two would include hydrologic modulation to conform to the adopted policy guidelines. Mr. Green said that base flood elevation is an important element to be considered. Mr. Green said that there needed to be a certain level of protection and that the application and implementation could be challenged. After studying funding for the plan, he said that existing facility upgrades should use public funds and that future construction needs to be funded privately. Mr.Green provided information relating to historical rainfall in the city and said that the city is looking into more gauges to revisit information in future years. Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked whether Mr. Green had information relating to saturation and accumulation of water over a period of time. Mr. Massey, Assistant City Manager,said that an engineer would address saturation and accumulation of water during the design phase. Chairman Berlanga expressed concern with flooding in the Northwest area and asked what was being done to address that type of situation. He informed Mr. Green that David Casteel, Texas Department of Transportation, provided a presentation regarding development of the area. He said he also met with Mr.Casteel to discuss whether or not the Texas Department of Transportation wanted the city to identify the area with the greatest problems. Chairman Berlanga suggested placing drainage ditches in the area. Mr.Green said that Master Ditch 31 was created in that manner. The master plan would require owners to participate by donating their property for the creation of ditches. Mr. Massey added that the issue would become a Capital Improvement Project issue for funding on the city's portion. He said that there is not enough funding to develop master drainage. SCANNED i► Planning Commission Agenda March 13,2002 Page 2 Commissioner Amsler concurred with Chairman Berlanga and added that the value of the ditch would warrant the right-of-way. Mr. Green said that there is not a citywide drainage criteria and that it could be improved. He suggested consolidating the storm water quality manuals. He said that after policies have been adopted, drainage criteria would be available in July. Flood protection, drainage, water quality, and maintenance policy updates would be presented to the Planning Commission on April 24, 2002, followed by the design manual and the master plan in October. Commissioner Sween-McGloin said that storms create disaster and development plays an important part. Mr.Green said that there is risk involved and the committee and staff are conducting a risk assessment. Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked about stormwater quality and the study is affected by it. She provided Mr. Green with information from Dr.Myers regarding storm water quality. Mr. Green asked to meet with Dr.Myers to discuss information she gathered. Mr. Massey said that new construction regarding storm water infrastructure would be required to have higher water quality;however,an older development will have a requirement to improve stormwater processes. Commissioner Sween-McGloin said she was interested in storm water and greenway development. She said that she reviewed the Platting Ordinance Review Committee meeting minutes of March II, 1999 and that the goal of the committee was to identify assets and future drainage ways and opportunity to create greenways. She expressed concern about landuse development in the drainways. She added that she would like to see more coordination between open space and master plan and Storm Water Quality Drainage Committee. She said she attended a recent meeting with city staff and that she perceived that no one was looking at anything new. She continued that the perception was that city staff did not want to go overboard and overburden the developers. It is important to express that there would be more gained and there would also be an increase of property values. Commissioner Sween-McGloin said provided Austin, Texas as an example. She said that their market has was widened and the condos sell for more and added that there was an opportunity for future development and asked staff to look at options for drainage ditches. Commissioner Sween-McGloin expressed concerned that there was a Texas Department of Transportation representative on the committee and asked that David Seiler and Tony Cisneros be invited to join. She made a recommendation that the storm water and master drainage and open space plans be forwarded to council. Commissioner Richter said that with more creative thinking the area would be replenished. Commissioner Amsler said that he concurred with Commissioner Sween-McGloin. The Northwest area fall line is the Oso Creek shed. He also said that land could be increased,but there would be a requirement of CIP costs associated with the development; therefore,there is a need for higher income people to purchase higher priced property. He suggested passing bonds for the development and said there was a need for public financing. Chairman Berlanga said that, according to David Casteel, Interstate Highway 69 would be developed within five(5)years. He asked Mr. Green to start discussions with Texas Department of Transportation. Commissioner Sween-McGloin said that the Storm Water Master Plan and Open Space Park Plan could shape the opportunity and get financing. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—February 27,2002 Motion by Sween-McGloin,seconded by Salazar,to approve the minutes as presented. Motion passed with Mims and Pusley being absent. FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS Mr. Gunning said that the Community Development Block Grant public hearing would be on March 20 at 5:30 p.m. The second hearing would be held on March 27,2002 at 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission Agenda March 13,2002 Page 3 EXCUSED ABSENCES Motion by Chairman Berlanga, seconded by Sween-McGloin, to grant an excused absence to Vice Chair Mims for the February 27,2002 meeting. Motion passed with Mims and Pusley being absent. Motion by Amsler, seconded by Zamora, to grant an excused absence to Commissioner Smith for the Febmary 27,2002 meeting. Motion passed with Minis and Pusley being absent. OTHER MATTERS Commissioner Sween-McGloin said that the local chapter of the ALA would be holding a meeting on Monday,March 25,2002 to discuss urban sprawl. Guest speaker would be Mayor Howard Peak from San Antonio. Commissioner Richter suggested studying a zoning district for development on a barrier island. Mr.Gunning said he would be meeting with Council Member Scott about an overlay district. He added that the Mustang Island ADP should have policies addressing concerns regarding development. Commissioner Sween-McGloin suggested that Rufus Stevens make a presentation to the Commission. She said that she attended a conference where Mr.Stevens discussed various types of developments. Mr. Gunning provided an update of current projects the staff is working on and added that he wanted the Commission to review the Urban Transportation Plan. He said that staff is currently receiving RFPs (Request for Proposal)for the Northside area which addresses transition of the area from residential to nonresidential. He added that staff is also working on the South Central ADP and is meeting with the Downtown Management District. Mr. Gunning said that staff would provide an update on the park study and is currently working with a consultant on the overlay district. The funding would be available during the next fiscal year. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS PLATS New Plats a. 020217-N CAP Estates (Final Reolat—5.87 Acres) Located southeast of Treyway Lane between Williams Drive and Holly Road. Mr.Power said that staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Richter, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed with Pusley and Mims being absent. b. 020218-P7 Hutchins Tracts.Tract II (Final—0.293 Acre) Located east of Rand Morgan Road south of Leopard Street. Mr.Power said that staff recommends approval as submitted. Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked about the jagged line located on the plat. Mr. Power said that there was a farmhouse located on the property prior to annexation in 1962. Since that time, Rand Morgan Road has been widened and has a 120-foot yard requirement. Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked whether the V Planning Commission Agenda March 13,2002 Page 4 developer would be able to erect a structure on the existing plat or need to replat. Mr.Power said that the owner submitted a plat to be able to connect to sewer services. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Salazar,seconded by Amsler, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed with Mims and Pusley being absent. c. 020219-P8 Padre Island—Corpus Christi Barataria Bay Unit 4.Block 8,Lot IIR (Final Replat—0.165 Acre) Located north of Halyard Drive west of Aquarius Street,both north of White Cap Boulevard. Mr.Power said that staff recommends approval as submitted. Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked why there was a 20-foot yard requirement when the neighbors have a 25-foot yard requirement. Mr.Power said that there was an addition to the structure and the owner needed to eliminate the yard requirement. He added that there is language in the Platting and Zoning Ordinances that allow property on a canal to have a 10-foot yard requirement; however,the property is in compliance with a 20-foot yard requirement. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Amsler, seconded by Zamora, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed with Mims and Pusley being absent. d. 030222-NP12 Naval Center Annex,Lot 5 (Final—0.304 Acre) Located east of Naval Air Station Drive,south of the entrance to the Naval Air Station. Mr.Power said that Staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Salazar, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed with Mims and Pusley being absent. e. 030224-NPI3 Wooldridge Creek Center.Block 5,Lots 2&3 (Final Replat—3.588 Acres) Located east of Patton Street between Holly Road and Wooldridge Road. Mr.Power said that staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked why the utility easement was 10 feet wide instead of 5 feet. Mr.Power said that the illustration of the existing easement on the current plat. He said that the replat is placing a dividing line between the two properties. Motion by Richter,seconded by Amsler, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed with Pusley and being absent. V IMO Planning Commission Agenda March 13,2002 Page 5 ZONING CASES New Zoning Case City of Corpus Christi: CO202-0IA REQUEST: Annex to "B-2A"Barrier Island District on Tract 1 and"R-lB" One-family Dwelling District on Tract 2 on land consisting of 50.01 acres of property known as Nueces County Park 92/Packerty Channel Park, and located along the east side of South Padre Island Drive, north of Verdemar Drive. Mr. Saldaria presented a computerized slide illustration of the subject property and surrounding property. The subject property consists of two (2) tracts of land totaling 50.01 acres under consideration for annexation and zoning. This area is known as Area A, Tract 1 (30 acres) and Tract 2 (20.01 acres). The property is east of South Padre Island Drive, west of the Laguna Madre and north of Verdemar Drive. Tracts 1 and 2 are located in an area designated as a Coastal Barrier Resources Area(COBRA), which prohibits use of loans or grants for development, insurance, or emergency relief funds (FEMA) for repairs or reconstruction. Tract 1 is privately owned and is contiguous to"B-2A"District property to the north and west. A"B-2A"District would allow a mixed development use while maintaining an open space along the Laguna Madre area.The appropriate zoning classification for Tract 1 is a "B-2A" Barrier Island District. Tract 2 is owned by Nueces County and is known as the Packery Channel County Park. It functions as an open space area for the public while housing the Visitor's Center and County Maintenance Facility on the property.Under State statute,the county will continue its responsibility for maintenance of the public land and waterfront area after annexation. All other operations relative to the park will remain the County's responsibility. For areas that are publicly owned, it has been Staff and City Council's policy to recommend and approve a "R-113" District for those areas. Approval of"3-2A" District on Tract 1 and "R-113" District on Tract 2. Mr. Saldana said that public notification was required via a generally circulated newspaper and not individual property owners within a 200-foot radius. Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked how long has the City has been recommending the "R-1B" District for parks. Mr. Saldana said that most parks are located in the "R-1B" District. He added that they are public playgrounds and are outlined in the"14-1B"District uses. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. Rick Guerra , 146609 said that he owns property near Packery Channel and asked why a park is being zoned as residential and also asked whether there would be residential development on the park. He added that the "F-R"District would be a better zoning option for the subject property. Mr. Guerra informed the Commission that he spoke with two engineers who were taking soil samples on the subject property and was told that the subject property was being used for dredging for the maintenance material site. He asked whether the dredging could affect the "o-plot" and said that some consideration needed to be given to the water and storm drainage qualities. Mr. Guerra asked for guarantees to protect the parkland. Mr. Gunning said that he would forward the information provided by Mr. Guerra to 'Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering Services and provide an update to the commission in the future. With regard to zoning the subject property "F-R" District, Mr. Gunning said that the Commission could recommend any zoning district. The "R-1B" District does not allow businesses and is the most protective for the property. He added that any lands dedicated as public parkland shall remain public parkland. There would be a requirement for a city election to change the parkland. Al Lizakowski, 14618 Villa Maria Isabella,provided photographs of the subject area. He said that the area contained mostly wetlands. He added that the neighbors have maintained the property and have also planted trees. He said that the Audubon Society uses the area. He expressed concern with the Tax Increment Financing(THS)zone excluding both lots, which could allow development of a business. He expressed concern about creating unfair competition and asked that the property be included in the TIF or be rezoned to a residential district to maintain the wildlife in the area. He suggested an"RE"District. S V Planning Commission Agenda March 13,2002 Page 6 Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked if oil and gas drilling could be done on "FR" and "RE" Districts. Mr. Doyle Curtis, Assistant City Attorney, said that the "FR" District allows drilling. Mr. Gunning said that the infrastructure is in place, but staff would not want to recommend an "FR" District and said that he believes an "R-1B"District is critical in order to protect the property. Commissioner Sween-McGloin said that the area has similarities to the Nueces River area. Since there is no pending plans for the property,she recommended that the property be zoned"FR"District. Mr. Gunning said that"R-1B"District would be good for the city and added that property zoned "B-2A" District does not mean that the property would be developed with businesses. Chairman Berlanga asked whether the TIF area could be expanded. Mr.Gunning answered in the negative. Commissioner Richter said that the area is a barrier island and asked that"R-IB"District not be a holding zone. She added that there is opportunity to think of a new way to develop on a barrier island and still protect the vegetation. "R-1B" District does not require a certain type of vegetation. She said staff should encourage the development of more permeable land and narrower streets to preserve the land. Commissioner Amsler said that he did not think that people should not live in the area and that staff and the Commission needed to weigh private property rights against the environment. Art Olson spoke on behalf of the Audubon Club. He said that the Audubon Club owns 17 pieces of land and added that the club purchased the property with the intent to not develop on it. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Amsler, to forward a recommendation of "FR" District on Tracts 1 and 2. Motion passed with Mims and Pusley being absent. City of Corpus Christi: CO202-02A REQUEST: Annex to"R-1B"One-family Dwelling District on Tract 1 and "AT" Apartment-Tourist District on Tract 2 being 230.23 acres out of the William Bryan Survey 606, Land Survey 24, located along the east side of State Highway 361, fronting the Gulf of Mexico and north of South Padre Island Drive. Mr. Saldana provided a computerized slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding area. Tract 1 of the subject property is publicly owned and Tract 2 of the subject property is also privately owned, totaling 230.23 acres. Tract I,located south of Mustang Island State Park,is owned by Nueces County and is 221 acres with 4, 211 feet of beach frontage. Along the south boundary of Tract 1 is 9.23 acres Tract 2 that extends 2,010 feet along the beach frontage. State Highway 361 and Zahn Road provide access to Tract 1 and 2. Tract 1 is undeveloped and provides open space for public use. Under state statute, the county will continue its responsibility for maintenance of the Gulf Beach area after annexation. For areas that are publicly owned, it has been Staff and City Council's policy to recommend and approve an"F-R" District for those areas. Tract 2 is recommended for an "AT" District and would continue as a public beach area. Therefore,approval of the"F-R"District on Tract 1 and approval of an "AT"District on Tract 2. Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked about the sliver of property located on the zoning map. Mr. Saidana said that the area is located within the dune protection area and cannot be developed. It is privately owned and in order to allow vendors,the"AT"District it is required. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin,seconded by Richter,to forward a recommendation of"FR"District on Tract 1 and an"AT"District on Tract 2. Motion passed with Pusley and Mims being absent. it V Planning Commission Agenda March 13,2002 Page 7 City of Corpus Christi: CO202-03A REQUEST: Annex to"R-1B"One-family Dwelling District on property described as being 195.92 acres out of land encompassing what is known as the Padre Balli Park (Nueces County Park No. I), and located between South Padre Island Drive and the Gulf of Mexico,south of Whitecap Boulevard. Mr. Saldafia provided a computerized slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding area. The subject property is owned by Nueces County and consists of 195.92 acres that is under consideration for annexation and zoning. It functions as the Padre Balli County Park with 1.26 miles of beach frontage, along the Gulf of Mexico. Within the subject area is the Padre Balli Park Road, the Bob Hall Pier and public beach access roads #4, 5 and 6. The property is east of South Padre Island Drive (Park Road 22), west of the Gulf of Mexico, north of Sea Pines Drive and south of Whitecap Boulevard. The subject property is located in an area known as Coastal Barrier Resources Area (COBRA). As a designated COBRA area, federal loans or grants for development, insurance or emergency relief funds(FEMA)for repairs or reconstruction are not permitted. The majority of the land area has public development improvement potential. Under state statute,the county will continue its responsibility for maintenance of the Gulf beach area after annexation.All other operations relative to the park will continue as the county's responsibility. For areas that are publicly own, it has been Staff and City Council's policy to recommend and approve a "R-1B" One-Family Dwelling District for those areas. Therefore, the appropriate zoning classification for the subject property is a "R-1B" One-Family Dwelling District. Therefore, staff's recommendation is for approval of the rezoning request. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Amsler , to forward a recommendation of"F-R" District on the property. Motion passed with Pusley and Mims being absent. City of Corpus Christi: CO202-04A REQUEST: Annex to"AT" Apartment Tourist District on property described as being a 200-foot wide tract of land along the Gulf of Mexico extending 9,618 feet south from the Padre Balli Park into Kleberg County,and located east of Park Road 22 and south of Sea Pines Drive. Mr. Saldafa provided a slide presentation of the subject property and the surrounding area. He said that the subject property, known as Area D is privately and publicly own. From the south boundary line of Padre Balli County Park for approximate 1,232 feet south, the subject property is owned by the Walters Estate. The Jones Estate owns the subject property from the south boundary line of the Walters Estate for an approximate distance of 7,886 feet. From the Jones Estate south boundary line for a distance of 500 feet the subject property is own by the General Land Office (GLO). Area D comprises approximately 44.16 acres and 9,618 feet of Gulf Beach frontage, from the south property line of Padre Balli County Park to a point 500 feet south of the south property line of the Lawrence Jones property. The strip width extends westward from the city limit line on the Gulf of Mexico shoreline,to a point along the vegetation line,approximately 200 feet west of and generally parallel to the 1.37-foot line above Mean Sea Level of the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. The subject property is within Nueces and Kleberg County. The subject property is located in an area known as Coastal Barrier Resources Area (COBRA). As a designated COBRA area,Federal loans or grants for development,insurance or emergency relief funds(FEMA)for repairs or reconstruction are not permitted. Most of the subject property along the shoreline is within the wetlands and has limited development potential,while the area along the vegetation line has preferred development potential. The Jones Estate has indicated to staff through memorandum dated November 29,2001 for staff to proceed with the annexation of the public beach area adjacent to the Jones property.Within the memorandum it further states ... that the level of beach cleaning and maintenance...will remain at a minimal level until the development of our adjacent property takes place." After reviewing the Jones memorandum, staff concurs with the Jones request. (See attached memo)Kleberg County also agrees that beach cleaning levels should be at minimal levels until the adjacent Planning Commission Agenda March 13,2002 Page 8 property is developed. Staff also agrees that the Walters property be maintained at a minimal level until adjacent property is developed. Staff typically has supported the "AT" District along shoreline areas of the Gulf of Mexico for tourist development and added that the "AT" Apartment-Tourist District is for potential vendors. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the zoning request. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Smith, seconded by Sween-McGloin,to forward a recommendation of"AT"Apartment-Tourist District. Motion passed with Mims and Pusley being absent. Isla Properties: 0302-01 REQUEST: "R-1B"One-family Dwelling District to"RE"Residential Estate District on property described as Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 38, south half of Lot 14, located on the north side of Yorktown Boulevard,approximately 425 feet west of Scarlet Oak Drive. Mr. Saidana presented a computerized slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding area. He said that the subject property is part of 1,392.48 acres of land currently zoned an "R-IB" District that is predominantly used as agricultural land. Adjacent to the north and east, there are 149.39 acres of land zoned an "RE" District that is developed with single-family residences on large lots. Southwest from the subject property, there is a 0.81 acre tract of land zoned a"B-1"District that is developed with a bar. The applicant has requested a change of zoning from an"R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to an`RE" Residential Estate District in order to develop the property with 1-acre lots. Development of the subject property is part of a larger development that includes the ten(10)acres to the north. The total development known as Walking Oaks Subdivision,will contain 8, 1-acre lots and 2,4.5-acre lots. The proposed development will have direct access to Yorktown Boulevard,an arterial. It is estimated that the proposed ten(10)lots could generate 100 daily trip ends, which will not overburden Yorktown Boulevard. Large lot development is permitted in the existing `R-IB" District, except that curbs, gutters and sidewalks would be permitted. It is the developer's intent to create a rural atmosphere that does not contain the aforementioned improvements. The proposed development is consistent with the existing developments to the north and east. These adjacent properties are currently zoned an "RE" District. Approval of the"RE"District would be an expansion of the adjacent"RE"District. The Flour Bluff Area Development Plan recommends the area to develop with medium density single-family development with up to seven(7) dwelling units per acre. The requested 'RE" District is consistent with the Plan's recommended land use and the proposed district permits one dwelling unit per acre. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Zamora, seconded by Salazar, to forward a recommendation for approval of the rezoning request. Motion passed with Pusley and Mims being absent. Oceanic Development,Ltd.: 0302-02 REQUEST: "R-IA"One-family Dwelling District and"R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to"B-4"General Business District on Tract I and"A-1"Apartment House District on Tract 2 on property described as Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 28,being 6.5 acres out of Lots I and 2,and located on the north side of South Padre Island Drive, approximately 450 feet east of Rodd Field Road. Mr. Saidana presented a computerized slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding area. Tract 1 is a remaining"R-IA"District property with adjacency to approximately six(6)acres of land to the east that is zoned with a "B-4" District having frontage along the access road of South Padre Island Drive. The majority of 410 d Planning Commission Agenda March 13,2002 • Page 9 the six (6) acre area is develop commercially with approximately one (I) acre remaining undeveloped. West of Tract I is approximately 6.5 acres of"A-1"District property developed as an apartment complex.North of Tract 1 is an undeveloped area zoned with an "A-1" District. South of Tract 1, across South Padre Island Drive, is approximately 78 acres of undeveloped "R-1B" District property. At the southeast corner of South Padre Island Drive access road and Rodd Field Road is two(2)acres of"B-4"District property developed as a convenience store. East of Tract 2 is an undeveloped area consisting of approximately eight(8) acres that is zoned a "R-1B" District and a one and one-half(1.5)acre area that is zoned an"A-1"District that remains undeveloped. West of Tract 2 is an"A-1"District property that is developed with an apartment complex.North of Tract 2, across McArdle Road, is "R-2"District property developed as townhouses.South of Tract 2 is undeveloped 13-4"District property. The applicant has requested a change of zoning on Tract 1 from"R-IA" One-family Dwelling District to a `B-4" General Business District in order to develop the subject property with a retail establishment. The applicant's representative has indicated to staff that a sale is pending for Tract 1 subject to a change of zoning being approved. Once the purchase of the 1.2-acre property takes place the applicant plans to seek a retail user for the property.The majority of the"3-4"District property east of Tract 1 is developed with a variety of uses including coffee/bar shop, auto rentals and boat sales. A six(6) foot-screening fence would be required along the north and west boundary of the tract since residential adjacency exists. Tract I has access from the South Padre Island Drive, an expressway, with a frontage road.Approval of the requested"B-4"District would bean expansion on the adjacent"B-4"District to the east. A pending sale of Tract 2 is subject to a change of zoning from "R-1A" District and `R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to an"A-I"Apartment House District. Tract 2 is a 5.3-acre area that is east of an existing"A-I" District property that is developed as an apartment complex and is owned by the applicant. Subject to the change of zoning, the applicant plans to expand the existing 2-story apartment complex onto Tract 2 and on an one (1) acre area north of Tract 2 that is owned by the applicant and zoned with an "A-I" District. The "A-1" District has a density of 21.78 units per acre or possible 115 units on Tract 2, or 137 units on Tract 2 including the adjacent one (I) acre "A-1"District property to the north. As part of the adjacent apartment complex expansion, Tract 2 could have access from the frontage road of South Padre Island expressway and along McArdle Road, a collector to the north.Access to the property will not traverse a residential area.Property across McArdle Road,north of Tract 2, is develop as townhouses that are classified as multi-family uses. Approval of the requested "A-1" District would be an expansion of the adjacent "A-1" District to the north, east and west, and compatible with the townhouse development to the north, across McArdle Road, that is zoned"R-2" Multiple Dwelling District. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request. Of the notices mailed to property owners within a 200-foot radius, one was received in favor and 42 in opposition. The 42 are the condos to the north which are the Carriage House and Rock Creek Townhomes. Commission asked about the vacant land at the rear of the property. Mr. Salda&t said that the property owner wants to expand for apartments and the vacant is already zoned"A-1"District. Willard Hams, II, 4418 Ocean Drive, said the intent for Tract 2 is to build a phase of an apartment complex. With regard to the six (6) acres to the rear, there are plans to develop the property with commercial development consistent with the surrounding uses. Public hearing closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin , seconded by Zamora, to forward a recommendation for a "B-4" General Business District on Tract 1 and"A-I"Apartment District on Tract 2. Motion passed with Pusley and Mims being absent. IMO 111110 Planning Commission Agenda March 13,2002 Page 10 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Salazar, seconded by Richter, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed with Pusley and Mims being absent. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Michael N.Gunning,AICP Lucinda P.Real Director of Planning Recording Secretary r w PlanningCommission Minutes March 13,2002 1. Commission forwarded a recommendation to City Council that Case No. CO202-01A, City of Corpus Christi,be zoned an"F-R"Farm-Rural District. The property is described as a tract of land consisting of 50.01 acres on property known as Nueces County Park#2/Packery Channel Park, and located along the east side of South Padre Island Drive,north of Verdemar Drive. 2. Commission forwarded a recommendation to City Council that Case No. CO202-02A, City of Corpus Christi, be zoned an"FR" District on Tract 1 and an "AT" District on Tract 2. The property is described as being 230.23 acres out of the William Bryan Survey 606, Land Survey 24, located along the east side of State Highway 361,fronting the Gulf of Mexico and north of South Padre Island Drive. 3. Commission forwarded a recommendation to City Council that Case No. CO202-03A, City of Corpus Christi, be zoned an"FR" District. The property is described as being 195.92 acres out of land encompassing what is known as the Padre Balli Park (Nueces County Park No. 1), and located between South Padre Island Drive and the Gulf of Mexico,south of Whitecap Boulevard. 4. Commission forwarded a recommendation to City Council that Case No. CO202-04A, City of Corpus Christi, be zoned an "A-T" Apartment-Tourist District. The property is described as being a 200-foot wide tract of land along the Gulf of Mexico extending 9,618 feet south from the Padre Balli Park into Kleberg County,and located east of Park Road 22 and south of Sea Pines Drive. 5. Commission forwarded a recommendation to City Council that Case No.0302-01,Isla Properties, request for "RE" Residential Estate District be approved. The property is described as Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 38, Lot 14, located on the north side of Yorktown Boulevard, approximately 425 feet west of Scarlet Oak Drive. 6. Commission forwarded a recommendation to City Council that Case No.0302-02,Oceanic Development, Ltd., request for "B-4" General Business District on Tract 1 and "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract 2 be approved. The property is described as Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 28,being 6.5 acres out of Lots 1 and 2, and located on the north side of South Padre Island Drive, approximately 450 feet east of Rodd Field Road. SCANNED