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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 02/16/2000 tit Planning Commission Minutes February 16,2000 Commissioners Present: David Berlanga W. David Cheek William J. Kelly Shirley Mims Elizabeth Chu Richter Brooke Sween-McGloin David Underbrink Commissioners Absent: Ron Guzman.Chairman Danny Noyola, Vice Chairman Staff Present: Michael N. Gunning,AICP, Director of Planning Lucinda P. Beal.Recording Secretary Robert Payne,AICP, Senior Planner 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 Due to the absence of Chairman Guzman and Vice Chairman Noyola, Commissioner Underbrink was nominated to act as Chairman. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Mims, to elect Commissioner Underbrink as Chairman in the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman. Motion passed unanimously with Guzman and Noyola being absent. The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. NONPUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS EXCUSED ABSENCES Commissioner Kelly stated that his absence at the prior Planning Commission meeting was due to the necessity to attend a continuing education seminar to retain his license to practice law. Mr. Gunning read the requirements for eligibility of an excused absence. The Commission did not make a motion to Brant an excused absence. FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS Mr.Gunning stated that the Community Development Block Grant Special meeting would be conducted on March 8, 2000. The commissioners should receive their packets containing information regarding requests for funding one week prior to the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Gunning noted that the January 19,2000 minutes were not provided to the Commission and stated that the minutes would be available for approval at the February 16,2000 meeting. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS New Plats Motion by Berlanga, seconded by Sween-McGloin, to approve all plats with the exception of 020016-P8 King's Crossing Unit 13 and 020017-P9 King's Crossing Unit 13, block 12, Lot 1 and 020022-NP I1 Cormar Industrial Park. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly,Noyola and Guzman being absent. SCANNED -w *1•14 Planning Commission Minutes February 16,2000 Pace 2 a. 020014-P6 Carmel Estates,Lot 2R(Final Replat-0.417 Acre) Located southwest of Santa Fe Street between Aberdeen Drive and Lamar Park b. 020015-P7 Countiss Addition,Block 1. Lots I7A& 17B(Final Re elat-2.057 Acre Located north of Up River Road. east of its intersection with Sharpsburg Road e. 020018-P10 Padre Island—Corpus Christi Point Tesoro Unit 1,Block 9. Lots 29A &31A(Final Rhe lat-0.428 Acre) Located south of Ducat Court northwest of Reales Drive,both north of Whitecap Boulevard g. 020026-NP12 Kinnett Addition,Block I, Lots 1 &2 (Final—2.499 Acres) Located between Laguna Shores Road and the Laguna Madre south of Hustlin' Hornet Drive Mr. Power stated that Staff recommends approval of the above mentioned plats. Commissioner Underbrink opened the public hearing. Ron Voss Jr., 3002 Cedar Springs, representative of Countiss Addition plat, stated that they were in the process of receiving a General Land Office certificate for the property. With regard to the Cannel Estates plat.Mr. Voss stated that the applicant proposes to develop a multi-family residential area. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin. seconded by Mims, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Noyola and Guzman being absent. 020016-P8 King's Crossine Unit 13 (Final— 10.056 Acres) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard east of South Staples Street(F.M.2444) d. 020017-P9 Kine's Crossing Unit 13,Block 2,Lot I (Final— 10.412 Acres) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard east of South Staples Street(F.M.2444) Mr. Power stated that Staff recommends approval of the above mentioned plats. The developer is requesting deferred street construction and Staff recommends the request. In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloin's question reearding deferment of the streets. Mr. Power stated that the engineer provides documentation illustratine the cost of the future street construction after which Staff will make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. Ultimately the City Council will be requested to approve the deferment agreement,and the funds would be placed in escrow. Commissioner Underbrink opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. • 4110 IMO Planning Commission Minutes February 16.2000 Page 3 Motion by Mims. seconded by Berlanga, to approve Staff's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Noyola and Guzman being absent. 020022-NP II Cormar Industrial Park,Lot 7(Final—659 Acres) Located west of Bush Avenue(C.R. 35)south of South Padre Island Drive(S.H. 358) Mr. Power stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. Commissioner Sween-McGloin expressed concern with the 80-foot access easement, street dedication, and the easement on the east side crossing Lot 8. Mr. Power explained that the "cross-hatched" area is a 30- foot street dedication and continued that the adjacent property, Lot 6, is platted as one lot and has Padre Island Drive frontage. Commissioner Underbrink opened the public hearing. Bill Greene.2725 Swantner.engineer representing applicant, stated that the 60-foot easement to Bush Lane is between the two adjacent property owners. The easement in Lot IR was recorded on a previous plat and is of record. In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloins concern regarding the"pan-handled"portion on Lot 7, Mr. Gunning assured Commissioner Sween-McGloin that the plat meets the requirements of the Plattine Ordinance. Mr. Power stated that the "pan-handled" portion was illustrated on a previously approved preliminary plat about three (3) years ago. At the time the area was left out, it was anticipated that there would be a connection from Bush Lane across the 60-foot access easement on Lot IR with a bridge crossing of the airport drainage ditch and a connection eastward to Greenwood Drive at the connection of the roadway. Since that time, it has been decided that a roadway connection would not be feasible. Mr. Power stated that the property is owned by one owner and Lot 6 and Lot 7 will be one ownership and continued that the applicant is proposing to place structures in the area of Lot 7. Another individual owns Lot 8. Commissioner Sween-McGloin expressed concern with the configuration of the plat. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin. seconded by Richter, to table the plat for two weeks. Motion failed with Sween-McGloin and Richter voting "Aye"; Berlanga, Cheek, Kelly, Mims, and Underbrink voting"Nay"; and Noyola and Guzman being absent. Motion by Kelly, seconded by Cheek, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed with Berlanga, Cheek, Kelly, Mims, and Underbrink voting "Aye"; Sween-McGloin and Richter voting "Nay"; and Noyola and Guzman being absent. New Zoning Cases Anna K.Moore:0200-03 REQUEST: "A-1" Apartment House District to "AB" Professional Office District on property described as Bayfront Terrace, Block 4, Lot 7 and portion of Lots 8 and 9 located on the southwest corner of Ayers Street and Ocean Drive Planning Commission Minutes February Id 2000 Page 4 Commissioner Underbrink stated that he needed to abstain from participation of the zoning case and left the room, Mr. Saldana presented a slide illustration of the subject property and described the surrounding area. The area to the north is zoned"A-2"Apartment House District and developed with Spohn Shoreline Hospital;the area to the south is zoned"A-1"Apartment House District and developed with apartments; the area to the east is zoned"R- IB" One-family Dwelling District and developed with a park—Cole Park; and the area to the west is zoned"A-I" Apartment House District and "AB" Professional Office District which is developed with a residence guesthouse and portions remain undeveloped. Mr. Saldana stated that the applicant requested a change of zoning in order to convert the existing apartment units at the rear of the subject property into medical offices. The single-family residence fronting Ocean Drive will remain as a residential unit and access to the parking area of the proposed office would be from the public alley. Mr. Saldana informed the Commission that Engineering Services and Traffic Engineering have advised that the alley is not designed to accommodate nonresidential traffic. Mr. Saldana continued that it is City Council's objective to limit the non-residential district from extending south across Ayers Street and continued that Ocean Drive is designated as a"scenic"corridor. The subject property is located in the Southeast Area Development Plan, which strongly discourages conversion of residential uses on Ocean Drive to commercial uses. The Southeast Area Development Plan's adopted future land use map recommends the area to develop with medium-density multiple-family development. Although the requested"AB" District permits multiple-family development, it also permits other uses not consistent with the Plan's adopted future land use map. Mr. Saldana read the Pros and Cons contained in the Staff Report(Copy on file) and stated that Staff recommends denial of the"AB"District. Commissioner Sween.McGloin opened the public hearing. Dr. Steven Rush, spouse of the applicant, stated that he was pursuing a private medical practice in Corpus Christi. Dr. Rush stated that there was"AB"District property to the west adjacent to the subject property. He stated that the residential structure which fronts on Ocean Drive has not be targeted for conversion and continued that his intent was to have a private office. The volume of traffic, in Dr. Rush's opinion, was not high. The structure in the rear, which is the two-story apartment, would be used to consult with patients and the garage apartment would be demolished to create an area for a parking lot. Dr. Rush stated that he is a medical surgeon and that there is not a high volume of traffic associated with his profession. He pointed out that across the alley, there is a parking lot for Spohn Hospital behind the guesthouse and believes that his proposed plans are comparable to that situation. In response to Commissioner Mims' question regarding the current residential structure fronting Ocean Drive, Dr. Rush stated that the residential home would be convened into an administrative building which would contain the billing department of his practice. Dr. Rush continued that patients would not be seen at the residential facility. Anna K.Moore.applicant, stated that the parking area would be on the opposite side of the Spohn Hospital Guesthouse. Ms. Moore stated that the parking for the Spohn Guesthouse extends 175 feet from Ayers Street across Lots 12 and 13 and continued that the parking for the proposed office would be equivalent. Ms.Moore clarified that the parking for the proposed office would be accessed from the alley. In response to the Commission regarding access via the alley, Dr. Rush stated that the parking area could be accessed by removing the garage structure on the subject property. Dorothy Spann. Street Improvements and Zoning Chairman of the Del Mar Subdivision, informed the Commission that when the Del Mar Association reviewed the Spohn Guesthouse and parking garage and other improvements, there was an appreciation for the Planning Department seeking to preserve the single-family atmosphere of the community. After review of the area, it was decided by the Del Mar Association that commercialization of the Del Mar neighborhood from Ayers Street south be the cutoff for the district. Ms. Spann stated that there is a safety concern due to the amount of traffic accessing Ayers Street from Ocean Drive. i+ Planning Commission Minutes February 16,2000 Page 5 Ms.Spann asked the Commission to honor the decision made by the City Council to preserve the Del Mar neighborhood. Bill Allen, President of the Del Mar Association, stated that the association is opposed to the zoning change. Commissioner Sween-McGloin closed the public hearing. Commissioner Richter stated that due to the fact that there were not many multi-family districts along Ocean Drive and the "domino" effect that could occur if rezoning were to occur, she supported Staff's recommendation. Commissioner Mims concurred and expressed concern with access to the parking lot via an alley. Commissioner Cheek stated that in his opinion, the subject property is not a residential site, and the use as proposed by the applicant would be an adequate buffer for the neighborhood. In response to Commissioner Cheek's - question regarding issuance of a Special Permit, Mr. Gunning stated that a Special Permit would not provide the applicant with adequate signage for his business. Motion by Berlanga, seconded by Kelly, to reopen the public hearing. Motion passed unanimously with Underbrink abstaining and Guzman and Noyola being absent. Dr. Rush, 409 Del Mar. reiterated his position to use the residential structure fronting Ocean Drive for his billing department. He stated that he would not remove the brick apartment building to the rear. There are two driveways to the property, one via the alley. Commissioner Sween-McGloin explained Special Permit conditions and their uses and asked Dr. Rush if he would be in opposition to an issuance of a Special Permit. Dr. Rush answered in the negative. In response to Commissioner Kelly's question regarding necessary signage, Ms. Moore stated that a sign with measurements of approximately 17"x 11"would be needed. In response to Commissioner Berlanga's question regarding the current use of the residential home, Ms. Moore answered that the home is being used as an administrative office. Ms. Moore stated that in order to maintain the residence as a home, in her opinion, walls and fences would need to be erected along Ocean Drive due to the traffic noise. Dorothy Spann, 502 Del Mar. requested that the Commission table the zoning case for two weeks to allow for further study and give the applicants an opportunity to meet with the Del Mar Association. In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloin's question regarding a Special Permit, Ms. Spann answered that the Southeast Area Development Plan was developed using Ayers Street as a barrier. Ms. Spann continued that the Plan was approved by City Council. Public hearing was closed. In response to Commissioner Kelly's question regarding ceasing the development of "AB" Districts throughout the neighborhood. Mr. Gunning stated that there were parcels of land with "AB" District zoning; however, after the development of the Southeast Area Development Plan, it was decided that there would be no further development of the "AB" District south of Ayers Street. Mr. Gunning stated that the Ocean Drive scenic corridor needed to be preserved. With regard to the current use of the residential structure on the subject property, Mr.Gunning stated that it was in violation of the zoning ordinance. Motion by Cheek, seconded by Richter, to table the zoning case for two weeks. Motion passed unanimously with Underbrink abstaining and Guzman and Noyola being absent. Yellow Rose Convention Center:0200-04 REQUEST: 'B-3" Business District to "1-2" Light Industrial District on property desribed as South Saratoga Acres, Block 1, being the south 630 feet of Lot 6, and located approximately 630 feet south of Saratoga Boulevard,approximately 600 feet west of Crosstown Expressway Extension. ♦a+ ise Planning Commission Minutes February 16.2000 Page 6 Mr. Saldana presented a slide illustration of the subject property and its surrounding area. The area to the north is zoned "B-3" Business District and developed with a dance hall and radio station; the area to the south and west is zoned "F-R" Farm-Rural District and remains undeveloped; and the area to the east is zoned "1-2" Light Industrial District and remains undeveloped. Mr. Saldana stated that the applicant is requesting a change of zoning in order to develop the subject property with an open-air flea market. An open-air flea market is not permitted in the"B-3" District because outside retail sales are not permitted unless associated with an existing on-site retail establishment. The flea market will be located at the rear of the lot and behind an existing dance hall and radio station broadcasting station and the parking will be located on the existing parking lot in front of the dance hall and radio station. Staff recommends approval. Commissioner Underbrink opened the public hearing. Joe Garcia, representing the Yellow Rose Convention Center, stated that the intent of the area is for the development of a flea market. Should the flea market not come into existence other uses such as metal shops. Discussed parking requirements. In response to Commissioner Mims' question regarding bathroom facilities, Mr. Garcia stated that there would be Skid-O-Cans provided and continued that the Yellow Rose Convention Center has facilities. The Commission expressed concern regarding parking requirements for the area and Mr. Garcia stated that the building is being used four times per month in the evening. The flea market would be open in the morning with the convention center opening in the evening. Mr. Garcia stated that he did not believe there would not be a parking conflict with the arrangement. Public hearing was closed. ' Motion by Mims, seconded by Kelly, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Richter being out of the room and Noyola and Guzman being absent. Raymond L.Hernandez.Jr.and Juanita L.Lozano: 0200-05 REQUEST: "B-I"Neighborhood Business District to "1-2" Light Industrial District on Dahlia Terrace,Block 2. Lot 4 and 5 which is located on the west side of Ayers Street, approximately 175 feet south of Fern Drive. Mr. Saldana presented a slide illustration of the property and the surrounding areas. The area to the north is zoned"B-I"Neighborhood Business District and is developed with retail stores; the area to the south is zoned'B-1" Neighborhood Business District and is developed with a beauty salon; the area to the east is zoned "B-4" General Business District and is developed with a community college(Del Mar College); and the area to the west is zoned "R-IB"One-family Dwelling District and is developed with single-family residences. Mr. Saldana informed the Commission that in May 1999 the property owner was sent a notice of violation for having portable signs. In November 1999, another notice of violation was sent indicating the absence of a certificate of occupancy,the illegal open storage,storage of vehicles,auto repair,and portable signs. The applicant requested a change of zoning in order to continue to operate a skateboard park. The subject property is used as a restaurant, auto-related uses, and a skateboard park. The owner has been cited for outside storage, auto repair, and no certificate of occupancy. The existing skate park is located at the rear of the existing building and is classified as an outside amusement that requires an "1-2" District. Mr. Saldana continued that the applicants indicated that they plan to eventually enclose the skate park. An enclosed skate park would be permitted in a "B-4" General Business District. A Special Permit for an outside amusement at this location is also not appropriate because of the existing single-family residences abutting to the west. A skateboard park can generate significant noise,which would be disruptive to the adjacent single-family residences. A"B-4"District would permit V Planning Commission Minutes February 16,2000 Page 7 an enclosed skateboard park which would reduce the noise impact to adjacent residential properties. The 13-4" District is a zoning classification that currently exists alone Ayers Street and would be an expansion of that district onto the subject property. Mr. Saldana read the Pros and Cons contained in the Staff report (Copy on File) and stated that Staff recommends denial of the"1-2"District and in lieu thereof,approval of a`B-4"General Business District. Mr. Saldana compared requirements for a park versus an amusement park by stating that a public park is opened and operated by a public government whereas a private amusement park is owned and operated by an individual and charges admission. He reiterated that the applicants indicated that they would enclose the skate park in a few years. Commissioner Underbrink opened the public hearing. Juanita Lozano. 2621 Ayers. distributed photographs to the Commission of the skate park and requested that they be allowed to operate their business outdoors for 12 months. Ms. Lozano stated that she would eventually build a metal building to enclose the skate park and had received a bid for the construction. She continued that she could construct a pnvacy fence to separate the subject property from the residences abutting her property. In response to Commissioner Kelly's question regarding complaints regarding noise, Ms. Lozano stated that she had not received any complaints. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Kelly, to approve Staff's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Noyola and Guzman being absent. Melhem Ibrahim: 0200-07 REQUEST: "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on Osage Addition, Block 2, Lot 8 and located on the west side of Everhart Road,between Bumey and Janssen Drives Mr. Saldana presented a slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding areas. The area to the north is zoned'R-1B"One-family Dwelling District and developed with a parking lot; the area to the west is zoned "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District and developed with single-family residences; the area to the south is zoned "B-1"Neighborhood Business District and developed with an office building:and the area to the east is zoned"3-5" Primary Business District and developed with a retail center. Mr. Saldana stated that the applicant requested a change of zoning in order to continue operating a restaurant/bar that exceeds 75% of gross sales. The applicant can continue to operate the restaurant/bar establishment in the "B-I"District provided its sales of alcoholic beverages do not exceed 75%of their gross sales. Mr. Saldana provided history regarding the establishment by stating that a bar used to occupy the premises as a grandfathered use. After the bar closed and remained closed for more than one year, it lost its grandfathered use and could not reopen as a bar. The"B-4"District would also allow other uses that are not compatible to adjacent single- family residential uses; i.e., auto repair, auto sales, dance halls, hotels and motels, and number of signs allowed A nightclub/bar generally remain open until 2:00 a.m. The late night activity, including live entertainment, large crowds can be disruptive to adjacent residential. Mr. Saldana read the Pros and Cons contained in the Staff Report (copy on file)and stated that Staff recommends denial of the"13-4"District. Commissioner Underbrink opened the public hearing. Frank Lazarte. representing the applicant, 809 S. Port. stated that the property has been occupied by a restaurant/bar for 30 years. Mr. Lazarte stated that the zoning request would not change the type of business from a restaurant/bar into a bar. The owner of the business wants to abide with the ordinance; however, due to rising sales Planning Commission Minutes February 16,2000 Page 8 figures of alcohol sold on the premise, Mr. Ibrahim, the owner, believed that he would be in violation in the near future. Melhem Ibrahim. owner of the property, stated that he had been to business since 1979 and that John Kendall, representative of the Building Division for the City of Corpus Christi, informed him of the "B-1" District - requirements. After that discussion with Mr. Kendall, Mr. Ibrahim was informed that he could apply for rezoning to ensure that he would not be restricted to the 75% alcohol sales limit. Mr. Ibrahim explained that his alcohol sales were not due to the quantity of drinks sold, but due to the high prices charged to discourage younger patrons from his establishment. In response to Commissioner Berlanga's question regarding percentage sales to date, Mr.Ibrahim stated that he had not exceeded the 75%margin. Beverly Agomuo, 4654 Mildred. distributed photographs of damage to her property and stated that her home is directly behind the subject property and that she had to phone the fire department due to fireworks being set off and landing on her roof. Ms. Agomuo continued that she has had to replace her fence after a patron of the business hit it with his vehicle. She also stated that patrons of the business cross the fence into her yard and asked the Commission to deny the rezoning request. Jerry Hunsaker, 350 Dolphin, owns a building complex near the subject property and expressed concerns with parking for the establishment. Mr. Hunsaker stated that he believes that the fire marshal is not enforcing the Occupancy Code for the establishment due to the large numbers of patrons at the establishment. He stated that he spoke with the manager of the business regarding the bottles and trash in the parking lot and that he had to hire an attorney to pursue the matter. Mr. Hunsaker also expressed concerns regarding the need to enlarge the facility if the rezoning request were granted. He stated that on several occasions he had to pay an additional fee to have his dumpster emptied because a patron of the business pushed the dumpster with his vehicle behind the building. The applicant and the two(2)opponents to the rezoning request restated their positions. Public hearing closed. Commissioner Richter requested that the case be tabled for two weeks to allow the applicant an opportunity to meet with the neighborhood to reach a compromise. Motion by Richter to table the case for two weeks. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Motion by Kelly, seconded by Sween-McGloin. to approve Staffs recommendation for denial. Motion passed unanimously with Noyola and Guzman being absent. Orlando Salinas: 0200-06 REQUEST: "AB" Professional Office District with a "SP" Special Permit on Club House Place, Lot 5 and located on the south side of South Alameda Street,between University Drive and Claremore Street Mr.Gunning stated that he needed to be excused from participation of the zoning case and left the room. Mr. Saldana presented a slide illustration of the subject property and the surrounding area. The area to the north,south,and east are zoned"R-IA"One-family Dwelling District and developed with single-family residences, a public golf course,and the City tree farm; and the area to the west is zoned"AB" Professional Office District and developed with a vacant building. Mr. Saldana stated that the applicant requested a change of zoning in order to add batting cages at the rear of the property and a baseball practice field towards to front. It is the intent of the applicant to conduct youth baseball camps. Camp operations would also include indoor batting cages, a Pro Shop, and storage area in the existing 6,892 square foot building in the back. The outdoor batting cages would be located on the southeast corner of the subject property. Mr. Saldana stated that the nearest residential lot to the proposed location of the batting cage is approximately 540 feet across S. Alameda Street. The noise generated by the batting cages would be dissipated before it reaches the residential area. At the northeast corner of the subject property (towards it �„r► Planning Commission Minutes February 16,2000 Page 9 S.Alameda), the applicant proposes to install a baseball practice field for use during the daylight hours. The requested "B-4" District permits uses that are incompatible with residential character of the area, i.e., bars, auto repair facilities, auto sales lots, hotels, motels, and unlimited signage. However, a modification of the Special Permit to permit the batting cages (indoor and outdoor), a baseball practice field, and a pro shop would be appropriate. The Special Permit should prohibit outside lighting,other than security lighting,on the practice field. Mr. Saldana read the Pros and Cons contained in the Staff Report (copy on tile) and stated that Staff recommends denial of the "B-4" District and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit or a multi-purpose pavilion, meeting hall, swimming pool, baseball training facility and pro shop, subject to a site plan and the following conditions: 1) USES. The only uses authorized by this Special Permit other than the permitted "AB" Professional Office District uses are as follow: a. Front meeting hall and a back hall pavilion facilities available for general public rental. Alcoholic beverages and retail sales associated with these rentals is permitted. b. The swimming pool is for members only and their guests. The swimming pool may be rented for private parties. c. Indoor youth baseball training facility limited to the pavilion. d. Outdoor batting cages limited to the southeast portion of the property as indicated on the site plan. e. Youth baseball field without field lights. 2) FLOOR AREA. Development related to this Special Permit is limited to the following: a. Front meeting hall-not to exceed a gross floor area of 5,600 square feet. b. Back hall pavilion-not to exceed a gross floor area of 9,900 square feet. 3) LIGHTING. All exterior lighting must be directional and shielded. Lighting must be directed downward and away from the adjacent residentially zoned properties and public rights-of-way to reduce glare. Field lights for the baseball field are not permitted. 4) SCREENING FENCE. A screening fence with a minimum height of six (6) feet must be maintained along the south and east property lines. 5) SPEAKERS. Outside paging,speakers.telephone bells,or similar devices are prohibited. 6) 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. Commissioner Underbrink opened the public hearing. Orlando Salinas, 4205 O'Day, stated that the Patillo Pavillion. as the facility is currently known will continue to operate as it is currently operating. Mr. Salinas continued that he wanted to have indoor batting cages and outdoor batting cages. He holds baseball clinics across the city in little league fields and is pursuing a facility that would enable him to be at one location. Mr. Salinas stated that he agreed with Staff's recommendation. %ic Planning Commission Minutes February 16,2000 Page 10 Floyd Lambardt, 1485 University, stated that he did not believe the area is large enough to accommodate the proposed use for the property. Mr. Lambardt expressed concerns with parking and noise. In response to Mr. Lambardt's concerns, Mr. Salinas stated that the attendants of the camp would not be playing baseball, but would be learning fundamentals of baseball, i.e., catching, throwing, and batting, in a batting cage. Commission discussed landscaping for the property. Commissioners Sween-McGloin and Kelly preferred to have trees along the front portion of the property to provide shade for pedestrians walking along S. Alameda Street. Larry Childers, assistant to Mr. Salinas, referred to the slide illustration provided by Mr. Saldana and stated that there were oleander bushes along the 145 feet of the southwest corner of the property that fronts S. Alameda Street. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Kelly, seconded by Sween-McGloin, to approve Staff's recommendation with the addition of a six-foot screening fence requirement alone the east 145 feet of the north property line and extending 20 feet south along the east boundary of the field and the requirement for canopy trees along the 330 feet at 25-foot centers. Motion by Mims, seconded by Cheek,to amend the motion to require shade trees every fifty feet on center. Motion passed with Berlanga, Cheek. Mims, Richter, and Underbrink voting "Aye"; Kelly and Sween-McGloin voting"Nay";and Noyola and Guzman being absent. Motion by Richter, seconded by Mims,to amend the motion to require a six-foot chain link fence along S. Alameda Street and return 20 feet of the parking lot. Motion passed unanimously with Noyola and Guzman being absent. Motion with amendments passed unanimously with Noyola and Guzman being absent. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Michael N.Gunning, ICPL cinda P.Beal Director of Planning 3/r /Od Recording Secretary