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Commissioners Present: David Underbrink,Chairman `961'
Danny Noyola,Vice Chairman 9Sb£Z1 `EO4'
David Berlanga
W.David Cheek
William I.Kelly*
Elizabeth Chu Richter
Brooke Sween-McGloin
Commissions Absent Shirley Minis
Staff Present: Michael N. Gunning,AICP,Director of Planning
Lucinda P.Beal,Recording Secretary
Miguel S. Saldana,AICP,City Planner
Harry Power,City Planner
Leo Farias,P.E.,Special Services Engineer
Doyle Curtis,Assistant City Attorney*
Brinn Meredith,Assistant City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Noyola declared a quorum and called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 5.32
p.m.
NON PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
Presentations—Election of Officer(s)
Vice Chairman Noyola opened the floor to receive nominations for Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Sween-McGloin nominated David Underbrink, seconded by Commissioner Berlanga. No other
nominations were received.
Nomination passed unanimously with Minis being absent. Commissioner Underbrink was declared
Chairman of the Planning Commission for the remainder of the 1999/2000 term.
Discussion of By-laws as related to Excused Absences
After discussion regarding the inclusion of religious reasons for requesting an excused absence,
Commission Richter requested that Staff research whether a religious reason would be acceptable due to church and
state division. Mr. Gunning stated that the Legal Department could research whether a religious reason could be
considered as an excused absence and provide the Commission with information at the next meeting.
Discussion of Text Amendments to Article 31,Newly Annexed Territory
Mr. Gunning provided a brief history of the ordinance by stating that when any property is considered for
annexation a public hearing is required. State law dictates the public hearing process. The previous annexation
notification process included mailing notices regarding annexation of property to individual property owners. The
property considered for annexation consisted of several condominiums which include several thousand property
owners. The property owners also received notification of zoning consideration for the property to be annexed from
the Planning Department as well as the City Secretary's office. Mr. Gunning requested that consideration of the
amendment to Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory be considered at the June 7, 2000 Planning Commission
meeting.
• Commissioner Kelly arrived at 5:37 p.m. SCANNED
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FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Chairman Underbrink asked Commissioners to review the future meetings schedule.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—May 10,2000
Commissioner Sween-McGloin requested an addition to Page 2, Paragraph 3: "May 24, 2000 meeting and
suggested religious reasons."
Commissioner Richter requested an addition to Page 2, Paragraph 4: "the proposed changes be included
and be given the opportunity to review the packet prior to submission to City Council for approval."
Commissioner Sween-McGloin requested clarification to Page 4, Paragraph 6: " to approve a 'B-1"
District .. . . . ........ .. ... . . .. ' - - .
on Lot 6C and 6D with a Special Permit on Lot 6D to permit additional building height
on existing footprint."
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Berlanga,to approve May 10, 2000 minutes as amended. Motion
passed unanimously with Mims being absent.
PSBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
New Plats
a. 050061-P30
Barclay Grove Unit 6(Final— 10.812 Acres)
Located south of Lipes Boulevard between Brockhampton Street and South Staples Street(FM 2444)
Mr.Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Commissioner Sween-McGloin expressed concern with one egress and stated that she was not in favor of
the plat.
Chairman Underbrink opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing
was closed.
Motion by Cheek, seconded by Berlanga, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed with
Berlanga, Cheek, Underbrink, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Kelly, Richter, and Sween-McGloin, voting
"Nay";and Mims being absent.
b. 050062-P31
Gardendale.Block 9.Lots 9A&9B(Final Replat—0.90 Acre)
Located south of Cain Drive and west of Burton Lane
Mr.Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Commissioner Sween-McGloin stated that the site map did not reflect the correct location for the subject
property and requested that the engineer adjust the site map accordingly. Mr.Power stated that Lot 9A was
102 feet to the east of the westerly right of way.
Chairman Underbrink opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing
was closed.
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Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Berlanga, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed
unanimously with Mims being absent.
c. 050063-P32
Marsden Place.Block L Lot 4(Final—0.912 Acre)
Located between Ocean Drive and Corpus Christi Bay southeast of Airline Road
Mr.Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Underbrink opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing
was closed.
In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloin's question regarding the utility easement, Mr. Power stated
that the applicant's engineer submitted the plat with a 12-foot easement and Staff requested an increase.
Motion by Berlanga, seconded by Sween-McGloin, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed
unanimously with Mims being absent.
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Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Berlanga to consider plats D through K as a group. Motion
passed unanimously with Mims being absent.
d. 050064-P33
The V illave at Stony Brook Unit 2(Final—9.103 Acres)
Located at the most westerly extension of Boston Drive, south of Yorktown Boulevard
e. 050065-NP32
Behmann Subdivision.Block 2 Lots 3F&30(Final Reolat—5.085 Acres)
Located east of the Crosstown Expressway(SIT.286)and north of South Padre Island Drive(5.11.358)
f. 050069-NP33
Overland Meadows Unit 3.Block 13.Lots 24A—24D(Final Reolat— 1.686 Acres)
Located west of McKinzie Road and north of Saddle Lane
g. 050070-NP34
Padre Island Corvus Christi—Ports O'Call.Block 12.Lot 5A(Final Reolat 0.620 Acre)
Located south of the west end of Mingo Cay Court cul-de-sac, west of Mont Pelee Drive, both west of
Gypsy Street
h. 050070-NP35
Padre Island Corous Christi—Ports O'Call,Block 14,Lot 11A(Final Reolat—0.401 Acre)
Located south of Fortuna Bay Drive,west of Gypsy Street
050072-NP36
Padre Island Corpus Christi—Ports O'Call Block 18,Lot 5A(Final Reolat—0.516 Acre)
Located west of Salt Cay Court,north of Ports O'Call Drive,all west of Gypsy Street
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j. 050073-NP37
Padre Island Comus Christi—Ports O'Call,Block 19 Lot IA(Final Reolat—0.558 Acre)
Located north of Ports O'Call Drive and west of Seamount Cay Court,both west of Gypsy Street
k. 050075-NP39
Saratoga Staples Plaza Block 2,Lot 5 (Final— 1.751 Acres)
Located north of Spohn Drive,east of South Staples Street(FM 2444)
Mr.Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Underbrink opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing
was closed.
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Berlanga, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed
unanimously with Mims being absent.
ZONING CASES
Continued Zoning Cases
Fuentes Family Ltd.Partner: 0500-04
REQUEST: "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to "A-I" Apartment House District on Bohemian Colony
Lands, Section 9, 11.70 acres out of Lot 6, and located on the west side of the Norchester Drive
terminus,approximately 1,250 feet north of Saratoga Boulevard.
Commissioner Cheek stated that he needed to abstain from participation from the zoning case and left the
room.
Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission tabled the zoning case to allow Staff an opportunity to
meeting with the applicant's representative and develop conditions for a possible Special Permit. After meeting
with the applicant's representative,a site plan was submitted and conditions were drafted for a Special Permit. The
applicant is agreeable to the conditions contained within the Special Permit, but prefers approval of the "R-2"
District.
I. Uses.The only use permitted by this Special Permit other than those uses permitted by right in the
"R-IB"One-family Dwelling District is a multiple-family development.
2. Dwelling Districts, The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on the subject property is 150
units.
3. Access. Direct vehicular access to Norchester Drive is prohibited. An emergency-only entrance on
Norchester Drive is permitted. A secondary vehicular access shall be provided at the northwest comer
of the subject property.
4. Time Limit. Such Special Permit shall be deemed to have expired within one (1) year of the date of
this ordinance unless the property is being used as outlined in Condition#1 and in compliance with all
other conditions.
Mr. Saldafia stated that Staff is of the opinion that denial of the"A-1"District,and in lieu thereof,approval
of the"R-2"Multiple-family Dwelling District would be appropriate. The"R-2"District would allow the proposed
development and protect the residential area. The applicant has agreed to place a note on the plat to prohibit access
to Norchester Drive.
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Chairman Underbrink opened the public hearing.
Chuck Urban, Urban Engineering representing the applicant, stated that the applicant was agreeable to the
octal Permit however,preferred the"R-2"District zoning.
Chairman Underbrink closed the public hearing.
Motion by Berlanga, seconded by Sween-McGloin, to deny the "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District and
,rove a Special Permit with four(4) conditions subject to a site plan. Motion passed unanimously with Cheek
mining and Mims being absent.
)KING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
aposed Text Amendment to Article 12A, "B-IA" Neighborhood Business District Regulations, and Article
. Height,Area and Bulk Requirements(Table Amendment to June 7,2000)
Mr. Gunning informed the Commission that after review of the `B-IA" Neighborhood Business District
,icle 24 Height, Bulk, and Area requirements, Staff noticed an error regarding the minimum lot width.
Gunning stated that at the next Commission meeting,Staff will request an amendment to the minimum lot width
m 100 feet to zero. Mr. Gunning asked the Commission to table consideration of the Text Amendment to the
to 7,2000 meeting.
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Noyola, to continue consideration of the 'B-IA" District Text
tendment to June 7,2000. Motion passed unanimously with Mims being absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Noyola,seconded by Berlanga,to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously with Mims
icing absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
chael N.Gunning,AICP Lu inda P.Beal
ector of Planning Recording Secretary