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Commissioners Present: Ron Guzman,Chairman gs OFFICE Orv'
Danny Noyola, Vice Chairman vti
David Berlanga 4
W. David Cheek N ° in"'net
William J. Kelly
Shirley Muns
Elizabeth Chu Richter
Brooke Sween-McGloin
Commissioners Absent: David Underbrink
Staff Present: Michael N.Gunning,AICP,Director of Planning
Lucinda P.Beal, Recording Secretary
Miguel S.Saldana,AICP,City Planner
Harry J.Power,City Planner
Doyle Curtis,Assistant City Attorney
Leo Farias, P.E., Special Services Engineer
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Guzman declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
NON PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
EXCUSED ABSENCES
Commissioner Sween-McGloin referenced a letter submitted by Commissioner Underbrink to excuse his
absence of March 15, 2000 and made a motion, which was seconded by Noyola, to excuse Commissioner
Underbrink's absence. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly being out of the room and Underbrink being absent.
FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS
Chairman Guzman reviewed future meetings and reminded the Commission that the Zoning Ordinance
Review Committee would be meeting on April 3, 2000. He recognized the Joint Meeting between City Council and
the Planning Commission scheduled for April 18,2000.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-March 8,2000
Mr.Doyle Curtis,Assistant City Attorney,asked that his name be included in the minutes as present for the
meeting. Motion by Sween-McGloin,seconded by Berlanga,to approve minutes as amended. Motion passed
unanimously with Kelly being out of the room and Underbrink being absent.
OTHER MATTERS -
Chairman Guzman stated that after discussing issues of concern with the Commissioners, presentations
have been assigned to Commissioners regarding the Parks Master Plan, Medium Density Livable Communities, and
Zoning and Platting changes and infrastructure needs. Also to be discussed, if time permits, are signage issues and
historically underdeveloped communities. The presentations will be made during the Joint Meeting scheduled for
April 18,2000.
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PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
PLATS
Continued Plats
a. 1299123-P53
River Heights Subdivision(Final—6.92 Acres)
Located north of FM 624(Northwest Boulevard)and east of Trinity River Drive
Mr. Power stated that the applicant's engineer requested a continuance for two weeks to allow the Wood
River community an opportunity to review the developer's drainage plans. Staff recommends continuance.
Chairman Guzman opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Noyola, to table plat for two (2) weeks. Motion passed
unanimously with Kelly abstaining and Underbrink being absent.
b. 030043-NP23
Sunbelt Industrial Park,Block 4 Lot 5 (Final-4.22 Acres)
Located between Navigation Boulevard and the Corpus Christi Terminal Association Railroad spur
Mr.Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Guzman opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Berlanga, to approve Staff's recommendation. Motion passed
unanimously with Underbrink being absent.
New Plats
a. 030037-PI8
King's Crossing Garden Homes and King's Crossing Unit I,Phase I,Block 38, Lots 16 through 19(Final
Replat— 13.246 Acres)
Located west of Oso Parkway between Lens Drive and the most southerly termination of Oso Parkway
Mr. Power stated that the applicant requested a continuance for two weeks. Staff recommends approval of
a continuance.
Chairman Guzman opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Berlanga, to table plat for two (2) weeks. Motion passed
unanimously with Underbrink being absent.
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b. 030038-P19
La Cantera Estates(Preliminary—51.880 Acres)
Located between Flour Bluff Drive and the Cayo Del Oso south of Graham Road
Mr. Power stated that the applicant met with Staff prior to the Planning Commission meeting and decided
to request a continuance for two weeks. Staff recommends continuance.
Chairman Guzman opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Kelly, to table plat for two (2) weeks. Motion passed
unanimously with Underbrink being absent.
c. 030041-P20
South Addition Block 1.Lot 5 (Final—0.254 Acre)
Located northwest of Winters Drive and southwest of Home Road
Mr.Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Guzman opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Berlanga, seconded by Mims, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed unanimously
with Underbrink being absent.
d. 030044-NP24
Beach Portion, Block 34, Lot 13, Block 40, Lot 13, Block 41, Lots 13 — 17, & Block 48, Lots 13 — 16
Final Re lat—9.508 Acre)
Bounded by Fitzgerald Street on the north, Belden Street on the south, North Tancahua on the east, and
Zora Street on the west,all north of West Broadway
Mr. Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Guzman opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Minis, seconded by Berlanga, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed unanimously
with Underbrink absent.
Time Extensions
a. 089776-NP27
Industrial Heights Annex,Block 3, Lot 2(Final—0.77 Acre)
Located between Hopkins Road and the Texas Mexican Railway yard, west of North Padre Island Drive
(SIT. 357)
Mr.Power stated that Staff recommends approval of a six-month time extension.
Chairman Guzman opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
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Motion by Berlanga, seconded by Mims. to approve a six-month time extension. Motion passed
unanimously with Underbrink being absent.
ZONING CASES
New Zoning Case
ICi1-N-Time Studio-Conditional Sign Permit: 0300-02CS
REQUEST: Conditional Sign Permit on property described as Del Mar Addition,Block 7,Lot 5 and located on
the west side of Third Street, approximately 200 feet north of Cole Street.
Mr. Saldana presented a slide illustration of the subject property which displayed the sign proposed to be
used. The proposed freestanding sign was erected and due to the restriction of the allowance of a sign was taken
down. Mr. Saldana stated that a freestanding sign could not exceed twenty(20) square feet and a height of fifteen
(15) feet,provided the sign does not exceed 0.25 square foot of sign area for each linear foot of street frontage The
subject property has a street frontage of 50 feet along Third Street. The maximum allowable sign area for the
subject property would be 12.5 square feet. The proposed sign will have an area of twelve (12) square feet and a
height of six(6) feet. A setback of three(3) feet from Third Street is planned for the placement of the freestanding
sign.
Mr. Saldana stated that Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Sign Permit for a freestanding sign,
in lieu of a wall sign,subject to the following conditions:
I) Height: The height of the freestanding sign must not exceed a height of six(6)feet.
2) Sign Area: The sign area must not exceed twelve(12)square feet.
3) Illumination: The sign must not contain any internal or external illumination.
4) Location: The sign must be located no closer than three (3) feet from the Third Street right-of-
way lines.
Chairman Guzman opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was
closed.
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Kelly, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed
unanimously with Underbrink being absent.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sween-McGloin. seconded by Berlanga, to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously with
Underbrink being absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Michael N. Gunning,AICP L hula P. Beal
Director of Planning Recording Secretary