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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 02/28/2001 N cl•,�p111213)4% Planning Commission Minutes Neb A le) February 28, 2001ro a NAR 2001 Commissioners Present: David Berlanga,Chairman "ECEIVE'. Shirley Mims,Vice Chairman • -"i' '[fFF11kM.c Neill F.Amsler `'� OFFICE W. David Cheek e Q' Michael Pusley Wawa SI" Elizabeth Chu Richter Eloy H. Salazar Brooke Sween-McGloin Robert Zamora Staff Present: Michael N. Gunning,AICP, Director of Planning Lucinda P. Beal, Recording Secretary Miguel S. Saldana,MCP,City Planner Harry 1.Power,City Planner Doyle Curtis,Assistant City Attorney Leo Farias,P.E.,Special Services Engineer CALL TO ORDER Chairman Berlanga declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. • NON PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS PRESENTATION-Frank White—Coastal Bend Land Trust Using a computer presentation,Mr. Frank White, Coastal Bend Land Trust Director,provided an overview of the Land Trust functions. He stated that the Coastal Bend Land Trust has been in operation since 1998 and is funded by the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuary Program. He continued that approximately 97% of Texas is owned by private land owners. The goal of the Land Trust is to preserve and conserve open space and to protect habitats. Mr. White stated that when the Land Trust receives property, they are responsible for monitoring the property indefinitely. At the present time, the Land Trust is in the process of raising funds to acquire property,and is developing a property management and a public outreach program. He explained that when the Land Trust receives property via conservation easement, the Land Trust is responsible for management, but landowner retains ownership. Mr. White outlined income, estate, and property tax benefits that could be received when donating land to the Land Trust. The property has to be approved by the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuary Program before receipt of the property. He stated that the Land Trust is currently working on several projects involving land protection: Jones property in San Patricio,Hobby property in Aransas County, Koch Wildlife Learning Preserve, and the Oso area in Nueces County. Mr.White stated that landowners do not realize that they have valuable property and continued that the Land Trust has a geographical focus for project selections. The public recognition and adequate protection of the area is important. Preservation of open space for scenic enjoyment can be linked to local governmental policies and historic preservation. Mr. White provided the Oso/Shoreline corridor and wetland acquisition project as an example. Commissioner Sween-McGloin thanked Mr. White for providing information to the Commission and said that she wanted the Commission to know about different organizations available to assist the City with open space. In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloin,Mr. White said that there are funds($200,000)currently set aside to acquire property along the Oso and a conservation easement could be acquired. SCANNED Planning Commission Agenda February 28,2001 Page 2 In response to Commissioner Richter, Mr. White stated that there is a backup agency, National Conservation Agency,that would monitor acquired property if the Land Trust were to cease existence. DISCUSSION—Zoning Text Amendments Mr.Miguel S. Saldana,City Planner,outlined the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments. He said that therg were uses listed in the Zoning Ordinance however they were not defined. The proposed zoning ordinance text amendmen¢.ROJt define the uses: private garages, animal hospital,assisted-living facility, bed and breakfast, halfway houses (penal), homeless shelter, kennel, and substance abuse treatment facility. Mr. Saldana concluded that other issues such as controlling locations of bars, lounges,or taverns and dance halls will be addressed at a later date. Commissioner Sween-McGloin suggested that commercial vehicles and principal residence need defining. She expressed concern with bed and breakfast uses being allowed to rent their facilities for parties. Commissioner Amsler suggested that garages be limited to no more than four(4)vehicle access. Commissioner Pusley suggested that the word "licensed" be included before commercial vehicle, animal hospital facility,kennel, and substance abuse treatment facility. Commissioner Richter stated that she did not agree with removing restaurants from the "B-I A" District. She also expressed concern about the Traditional Neighborhood District and infill development text amendments not being included in the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments. Commissioner Sween-McGloin concurred stating that the proposed amendments are not supportive of smart growth initiatives,landfill development or encouraging mixed use development and pedestrian amenities. Mr. Gunning responded that the proposed amendments are needed and should not be interpreted that staff is not supportive of smart growth or mixed use development. Chairman Berlanga expressed concern with enforcing City code after the Zoning Text Amendments are approved. Commissioner Zamora suggested that"licensed"be included in the assisted living facility definition. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—February 14,2001 Chairman Berlanga requested an addition to Page 3, Paragraph 5 and Page 4, Paragraph 5: Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Commissioner Sween-McGloin requested an addition to Page 2,Paragraph 9: Motion by Cheek, seconded by Salazar to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed with Richter and Zamora being absent. EXCUSED ABSENCES Commissioner Zamora requested an excused absence for the February 14, 2001. Motion by Amsler, seconded by Cheek,to approve an excused absence. Motion passed unanimously. FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS Mr. Gunning informed the Commission that the Planning Commission Retreat is scheduled for March 22, 2001 from 8 a.m.to noon, Mr.Gary Maler,Texas A&M University,will be facilitating the meeting. On April 11, 2001, Mr. Robert E. Payne, Senior Planner, will bring forth a resolution regarding the Transportation Enhancement Program along Oso Parkway. �I V Planning Commission Agenda • February 28,2001 Page 3 Vice Chairman Mims requested Mr. Gunning to verify whether April 11, 2001 could be an alternate date for approval of the Community Development Block Grants and Capital Improvement Program. She expressed concern with not completing hearings on March 28 and suggested that a backup date be arranged. OTHER MATTERS Chairmen Berlanga stated that the zoning applicants, Bailey Cadillac Limited, had a bus offered for sale on the subject property, which is against City code and asked staff to inform Council of the code violations during the rezoning public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS PLATS Continued Plats a. 1200129-NP70 Kocurek Addition.Lot 14(Final-0.71 Acre) Located west of Weber Road(F.M.43)and north of Saratoga Boulevard(SE. 357) Mr. Power stated 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 Amsler,seconded by Salazar,to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed. b. 010103-NP2 La Concha(Preliminary—174.50 Acres) Located between State Highway 361 (Formerly Park Road 53) and the Gulf of Mexico approximately 7 miles south of Port Aransas,Texas Mr. Power stated that the case had been withdrawn. No action required. c. 010113-P6 Padre Island—Corous Christi Sea Pines Unit 1 Block 12.Lot 2R(Final Reolat—0.315 Acres) Located between Sea Grape Street and Broomsedge Street south of Bay Bean Street Mr.Power stated 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 Minns, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed with Amsler voting"Nay";and Salazar being absent. d. 010114-P7 Royal Court (Final—7.81 Acres) Located east of Weber Road(F.M.43)and north of Aaron Drive. Planning Commission Agenda February 28,2001 Page 4 Mr. Power stated that Staff recommends continuance to allow Staff an opportunity to review the Stornawater Quality Management Plan. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Zamora,to continue the plat for two(2)weeks. Motion passed. New Plats a. 020116-P8 Oak Terrace Unit 2 Block 1,Lot 8(Final-2.00 Acres) Located north of Graham Road between Flour Bluff Drive and Waldron Road Mr.Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloin, Mr. Power said that the strange lot configuration on the plat was due to a utility easement. Motion by Cheek,seconded by Zamora,to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed. b. 020123-NPII Amending Plat of Surfside Addition,Lots 4&5(Final Reolat—1.468 Acres) Located between Laguna Shore Road and the Laguna Madre,north of Caribbean Drive Mr.Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloin, Mr. Power said that the plat currently plat contains Lots 4&5 being. There is a tavern developed on Lot 4 and a residence on Lot 5. Motion by Amsler,seconded by Mims,to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed. c. 1200129-NP70.1 Kocurek Addition.Lot 14, 15 and 16(Preliminary—24.098 Acres) Located west of Weber Road(F.M. 43)and nosh of Saratoga Boulevard(S.H. 357) Mr. Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. He explained that the agenda reflected Lot 12A; however, the applicant hired another engineer who changed the lot numbers, but the acreage remained the same. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Chairman Berlanga expressed concern with correct plat lot numbers not being reflected on the agenda. Mr.Power clarified that the TE indication on the plat was an 85 foot Southwestern Bell easement. 11110 N • Planning Commission Agenda February 28,2001 Page 5 Motion by Pusley, seconded by Cheek,to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed. Time Extensions a. 099794-NP33 Sunbelt Industrial Park, Block 4,Lot 2(Final—2.252 Acresl Located west of Navigation Boulevard between Leopard Street and Agnes Street Mr. Power stated that Staff recommends approval of a six-month time extension. He said that the extension would be the fourth extension requested; however, Staff would not recommend approval of a fifth extension. Chairman Berlanga opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Cheek,seconded by Minis, to approve a six-month time extension. Motion passed. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Salazar, seconded by Mims, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. .ice"_ l��� � d� P ( nctQ 2 Michael Gunning, AICP Lu da P. Beal Director of Planning Recording Secretary