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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 07/07/1999 `r+ V Planning Commission Meeting ., July 7,1999 • Commissioners Present: Bert Quintanilla,Chairman Ron Guzman,Vice Chairman William J.Kelly Danny Noyola Sylvia Perez Elizabeth Chu Richter Richard Sema Brooke Sween-McGloin David Underbrink Staff Members Present: Michael N.Gunning,AICP, Acting Director of Planning Lucinda P.Beal,Recording Secretary Robert Payne,Senior Planner Miguel S. Saldaiia,AICP,City Planner Mic Raasch,AICP,City Planner Jay Reining,Assistant City Attorney Leo Farias,P.E.,Special Services Engineer CALL TO ORDER • Chairman Quintanilla called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. NON PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS Presentations—None were presented. COMMITTEE REPORTS Plat Ordinance Review Committee A meeting is scheduled for July 19, 1999. Zoning Ordinance Review Committee A meeting is scheduled for August 9, 1999. EXCUSED ABSENCES Commissioner Perez asked for an excused absence for the June 23, 1999, meeting due to a death in the family. Motion by Guzman,seconded by Sema,to approve an excused absence. Motion passed unanimously with Sween-McGloin and Kelly being absent. FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETINGS Chairman Quintanilla asked the Commissioners to add the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 9, 1999. Mr. Gunning informed the Commission that the first meeting of the new term would be August 4, 1999, in which the Commission will be electing officers for the new term. SCANNED .411119 'NS Planning Commission Minutes July 7,1999 Page 3 OTHER MATTERS Zoning Cases Scheduled for Future City Council Action Mr. Gunning informed the Commission that Case No. 699-1: Jackson S. Ryan, Jr. request for rezoning from "R-1B"&'B-4"to"A-2"will be presented to City Council on July 13, 1999. The property is located on the east side of S.Staples St.,750 feet south of Saratoga Blvd. Commission Recommendation: Approval Mr. Gunning informed the Commission that Case No. C699-2: City of Corpus Christi request for rezoning from "B-4" to "A-l" will be presented to City Council on July 27, 1999. The property is bound by Coleman, S. Carancahua,Hancock&S.Tancahua Streets. Commission Recommendation: Approval of an"AB"District Commissioners discussed the alternatives to zoning property separately. Mr. Gunning stated that the representatives of the Second Baptist Church wanted to have their property zoned separately. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Sween-McGloin requested an addition to the June 23, 1999, minutes. Page 4,paragraph 2: Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked Staff to look into amendine the cellular tower ordinance to establish soacinv requirements for future towers. Motion by Guzman, seconded by Quintanilla, to approve minutes of May 12 and May 26, 1999, June 9, 1999 and June 23, 1999 as amended. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly being absent. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS PLATS Continued Plats a. 059938-NP23 Greenwood Terrace Unit 3.Lots 5&6(Final—6.383 Acres) Located north of South Padre Island Drive(S.H. 358),between Greenwood Drive and Columbia Parkway Mr.Gunning stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Mr. Farias stated that the Urban Transportation Master Plan shows only one connection to S. Padre Island Drive, which exists on the west side of the Columbia ditch. A second connection, on the east side of the ditch,would be beneficial, however, the extension would have complications: I) a city gas regulator is in the way and the street extension would have to go into the drainage right-of-way, and 2) traffic from the new connection would compete with traffic on the on-ramp to Highway 358 at this location and would result in a traffic hazard. Based on Staffs field investigation of the problems, it was determined the extension should not be made. A turn-around cul-de-sac has been recommended in lieu of the extension. Mr. Reining stated that there is a deferment agreement for the property. The deferment agreement addresses the infrastructure on Lot 5 and up to five years on Lot 6. If the infrastructure were not completed in five years, the city would take the money and complete the infrastructure. The deferment agreement is in lieu of the 75%completion. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Guzman, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly being absent. IMO Planning Commission Minutes July 7,1999 Page 4 b. 069958-NP36 Lyle's Subdivision.Block 1,Lots 2A&2B(Final Reolat—8.74 Acres) Located west of Greenwood Drive, south of Home Road Mr.Gunning stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Perez, seconded by Guzman,to approve Staff's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly being absent. Noyola left at 6:45 p.m. New Plats a. 069954-P20 Brighton Village Unit 8(Preliminary— 17 68 Acres) Located south of Lipes Boulevard,west of Cimarron Boulevard Mr. Gunning stated that the plat was originally submitted in 1997 and was approved, however, the financing was a factor, which caused the plat to expire. Mr. Farias stated that the ownership needs to be corrected on the final plat and continued that in 1997 Staff expressed concern with the development of five • (5) cul-de-sacs; however, the plat was approved. Traffic Engineering Department reviewed the plat and agreed with the configuration. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Commissioner Underbrink expressed concern with Kitty Lane, as illustrated on the plat, not being named Brockhampton Lane. Mr. Farias stated that Kitty Lane is not an extension of Brockhampton Lane as illustrated on the Master Plan. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Underbrink, to approve the plat with an amendment to rename Kitty Lane to Brockhampton Court. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. b. 069955-P21 Brighton Village Unit 8A(Final— 10.46 Acres) Located south of Lipes Boulevard,west of Cimarron Boulevard Mr.Gunning stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Perez, seconded by Guzman,to approve Staff's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. c. 069956-P22 ferias Grant Subdivision.Block 4.Lot 20(Final—18.492 Acres) Located between the south end of Loma Alta Road and McGee Lane and the Missouri Pacific Railroad right-of-way,all south of Interstate Highway 37 sleasto 1•0111 Pluming Commission Minutes July 7,1999 Page 5 Mr. Gunning stated that Staff recommends continuing the plat for two weeks due to the failure of the engineer to meet a deadline for plat submission. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. Gary Sanders stated that the area is a wildlife refuge and stated that he does not want the area to be developed. Sheryl Robertson lives adjacent to the area. Ms. Robertson expressed concern regarding development of streets and sewer system. Fonda Stewart, 4045 McGee, stated the area is adjacent to power lines, railroads, and the 0. N. Stevens Water Plant. Mr. Gunning stated that the City requires developers to adhere to platting requirements,thus,the City must also abide by the same requirements. Therefore, the City is platting the property to meet requirements of the property,not to develop the property. Reed McCombs, 4101 McGee Lane, stated he was opposed to replatting. Mr. McCombs believed that replatting the area would provide access to a proposed subdivision and expressed concern regarding lack of a city sewer system. Dan Bairly, 12629 Leopard, stated he was opposed to development in the area. Mr. Bairly preferred to preserve the wildlife in the area. Jack Sawyer stated that neither Loma Alta nor McGee Lane was capable of handling additional traffic. Public hearing was closed. Mr. Farias reiterated Mr. Gunning's statements regarding platting to meet the requirements of the Platting Ordinance and development. Mr. Farias continued that the City does not intend to develop the property in the future and offered to answer questions and provide additional information to clarify the situation in the waiting area when the plat portion of the public meeting concluded. Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked Staff to provide the residents with a copy of the proposed plat. Mr. Reining stated that city was approached to preserve the undeveloped portions of the 0. N. Stevens Water Plant for a wildlife refuge. After a public hearing process, the City Council cancelled the wildlife refuge to develop sludge lagoons at the 0.N.Stevens Water Plant. Motion by Underbrink, seconded by Perez, to approve Staff's recommendation to continue for two weeks. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. d. 069959-P23 Saratoga Center Block 1,Lots 3 4 &9(Final— 13.12 Acres) Located east of South Staples(FM 2444)and south of Saratoga Boulevard(S.11.357) Mr.Gunning stated that Staff recommends continuance for two weeks. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Commissioner Underbrink expressed concern regarding access to the property and believed there needed to be two access points. Mr. Gunning stated that the engineer was attempting to accommodate two access points within one hundred feet of frontage from S. Staples Street. A 60-foot landscaped median would IMO V Planning Commission Minutes July 7,1999 Page 6 separate the two driveways. Commissioner Underbrink suggested a 30-foot dedication for half of a road and believed that emergency vehicles needed to have two access points. Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Guzman, to approve Staff's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. e. 079960-NP37 Five Points Shopping Center.Block 1 Lots 5A&5B(Final Reolat— 10.25 Acres) Located south of Teague Lane,east of Wildcat Drive,both northwest of Five Points Mr. Gunning stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Sema, seconded by Perez, to approve Staff's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. f. 079962-NP38 Lexington Industrial Center Lot 19(Final—6.289 Acres) Located south of South Padre Island Drive(S.H.358),west of Flour Bluff Drive Mr.Gunning stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. : Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Perez, seconded by Sween-McGloin, to approve Staff's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. g. 079963-NP39 Nrt Marina Estates.Block 1 Lot ID(Final Replat— 1.999 Acres) Located north of S.Padre Island Drive(S.H.358)at the eastern shore of the Cayo Del Oso Mr.Gunning stated that Staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Guzman, seconded by Perez,to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. h. 079964-NP40 Northwest Annex.Lot 1 —O.0 L (Final— 1.98 Acres) Located west of Callicoate Road(FM 1694)between the Lon C.Hill Central Power&Light Plant Mr.Gunning stated that Staff recommends continuance for two weeks. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Sgaal Planning Commission Minutes July 7,1999 Page 7 Motion by Underbrink, seconded by Perez, to approve Staff's recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. Time Extensions a. 1298161-NP83 Laeuna Cav Subdivision.Block 18 Lot 1 (Final—2.523 Acres) Located between Laguna Shores Road and Laguna Madre,north of Graham Road Mr.Gunning stated that Staff recommends approval of a time extension. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or opposition. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Perez, seconded by Richter, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. ZONING CASES Continued Zoning Cases John Muhich: 699-6 REQUEST: "B-1"Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District described as Lakeview Acres,Block 2, Lot 14 and located on the west side of Rodd Field Road, approximately 600 feet north of Holly Road Mr. Saldana stated that the applicant requested a change of zoning to develop the property with a mini- storage facility. The zoning case was continued from the lune 23, 1999 meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to meet with the surrounding property owners and submit a site plan. After meeting with the applicant, most of the surrounding property owners agreed with the proposed development. Mr. Saldana presented a slide illustration of the subject property and surrounding area while describing the surrounding development. Mr.Saldafia stated that there was"A-1"District developed with apartments to the north, "R-1B"District and"B-4"District which remain undeveloped to the south,"A-2"District and"B-4"District which is undeveloped to the east,and"11.-1B"District developed with single-family residences to the west. Mr. Saldana continued by stating that a mini-storage facility is considered a non-intrusive use when adjacent to residential, if the hours of operation are limited,exterior lighting does not glare into the residential area and access to storage units is not adjacent to the residential district. Development of the property with min-storage would limit the height to a single story; whereas,pennitted commercial development would allow three(3) stories. The requested"B-4"District would be an expansion of the adjacent"B-4"District to the south and east. However, the "B-4" District is not a district that would be appropriate adjacent to existing residential development. The "B-4"District permits uses that are not usually compatible with residential development, such as bars, auto repair facilities,auto sales lots,hotels,motels,and dance halls. Mr. Saldana stated that the Southside Area Development Plan's adopted future land use map recommends the area to develop with neighborhood business uses. The requested"B-4"District is not consistent with the Plan's recommended land use. However,a mini-storage facility with direct access to an arterial and appropriate site design would be consistent with other Plan policies. V `01 Planning Commission Minutes July 7,1999 Page 8 The applicant proposes to develop a 75,000 square foot mini-storage facility with a 2,000 square foot manager's office. Staff recommends a"B-4"District on the east portion of the subject property and a"B-1"District with a Special Permit on the west portion. The Special Permit conditions are: I) Uses: The only use authorized by this Special Permit other than those uses permitted by right in the "B-I" Neighborhood Business District, is a mini-storage facility. The development of the mini-storage units must comply with the standards set forth in the "B-4" General Business District. The mini-storage units shall be oriented such that the door accesses to the units do not face the adjacent residential properties. 2) Hours of Operation: The operation of the mini-storage facility shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m.and 10:00 p.m. 3) Lighting: All exterior lighting must be directional and shielded. Lighting shall be directed away from adjacent residences and public rights-of-way. 4) Time Limit: This Special Permit expires one(1)year from the date of this ordinance unless the property is being used for the purpose outlined in Condition#1 and all other conditions have been compiled with. Mr.Saldafia read the Pros and Cons from the Zoning Report(Copy on File). Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. George Bennett Clower, 473 Homecrest representing the applicant, stated that the seller and prospective purchaser of the property were in favor of Staff's recommendation. Tim Clower,abutting landowner,stated he was in favor of the request. Public hearing was closed. Motion by Perez, seconded by Sema, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Kelly and Noyola being absent. New Zoning Cases Christus Spohn Health System Corporation: 799-1 REQUEST: "A-1" Apartment Dwelling District and "AB" Professional Office District to "B-2" Bayfront Business District described as Bay View Addition, Block 6, Lots 6 through 13 and located at the northwest corner of Morgan Avenue and Ocean Drive Mr. Saldafia presented a slide presentation of the subject property and surrounding area while describing the surrounding development. Currently,the subject property is vacant land. There is an"A-1"District to the north developed with apartments and single-family residences; an "AB" District and a "B-4" District to the south developed with a medical clinic and parking lot; a "B-2" Bayfront Business District to the east that remains undeveloped;and an"AB"District to the west developed with single-family residences. The applicant proposes to develop a five-story medical office building with a six-level parking garage. The subject property consists of eight vacant lots,of which five lots,Lots 6 through 10,front on Ocean Drive,an arterial, and are zoned an"A-1"District. The remaining three lots,Lots 11 through 13,across the alleyway to the west front on Second Street, a local street, and are zoned an"AB" Professional Office District. The proposed medical office building will contain approximately 77,900 square feet, located on Lots 6 through 10 with direct access to Ocean Drive and Morgan Avenue. The six-level parking garage will be located on Lots 11 through 13 with access to Morgan Avenue via the alleyway. There will be no direct access from the parking garage to Second Street. The South Central Area Development Plan's adopted future land use map recommends the area to develop with residential and low to mid-rise professional office uses. The proposed development is consistent with the adopted plan. Mr. Saldafia read the Pros and Cons in the Zoning Report(Copy on File). ., 'S Planning Commission Minutes July 7,1999 Page 9 Staff recommends approval as submitted. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. Ben Donald, attorney representing the applicant, gave a brief overview of the site plans provided to the Commission. Mr.Donald believed the proposed use is consistent with the uses in the area. Chairman Quintanilla closed the public hearing. Motion by Richter, seconded by Perez, to approve Staffs recommendation. Motion passed unanimously with Guzman abstaining and Kelly and Noyola being absent. * Guzman left at 7:30 p.m. PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTHSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GARDENDALE) AND A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT CHANGE TO CONSIDER THE "B-IA" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT Mr. Gunning stated that the Planning Department has been working on the Gardendale Study for several years. Staff has been incorporating the Commissions comments into the proposed zoning district,B-1A District. Mr. Payne presented a slide presentation regarding background, planning process, study findings, plan recommendations, and proposed zoning district. Williams Drive was established as a collector street on the City's Transportation Plan. Moore Plaza Drive connects the Gardendale neighborhood with Betty Jean Drive, which increases traffic levels. Concerns of City Council regarding increased traffic generation in the area implemented the study. Mr. Payne stated that Staff met with the Gardendale Committee on seven occasions. The Committee expressed concerns and assisted with the development of the Gardendale study. The Gardendale area is composed of residential uses, 78%, and commercial uses 12%. One of Staff's major concerns is the impact of traffic along Williams Drive. Since 1987,the traffic count has increased from 2,000 trips per day to 9,000 trips per day. 15,000 trips per day would be an acceptable for the area. Staff reviewed alternatives for the area, which would include commercial on both sides of Williams Drive zoned either "B-1" District, typical neighborhood district. A General Business District, "B-4", would be another alternative. Commercial on one side of Williams Drive would increase traffic to an unacceptable neighborhood. The study findings concluded that the residential neighborhoods want to be protected as the residential properties along Williams Drive convert to commercial use. Therefore, Staff reviewed the need for a new zoning district that would address traffic levels and protection of the residential uses. The proposed plan suggests commercial uses along both sides of Williams Drive and commercial use on Holly Road. In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloin's concerns regarding the amendments, Mr. Ginning stated that the Commission would vote to amend the Comprehensive Plan and a zoning text amendment, "B-1A"District. The creation of the "B-1A" District would not be strictly for the Gardendale area,but would become a tool for the Commission to use in other areas. The Commission expressed concern with implementing a zoning district for Gardendale that had not been approved by City Council. Mr.Reining stated that the Commission would recommend the text amendment to City Council,and suggested that the Commission vote on the"B-IA"District. After City Council adopts the zoning text amendment,Staff would notify the Gardendale residents of proposal to rezone the Gardendale area. Commissioner Underbrink expressed concern with the residential area being buffered from the commercial district and suggested that a buffer be created. Commissioner Underbrink stated that he preferred that restaurants which are allowed in the proposed"B-1A"District not serve alcohol. N Planning Commission Minutes July 7,1999 Page 10 After discussion regarding frontage and sign allowance, Commissioner Underbrink asked Staff to change the allowances. Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. H. G. Garrett, 4934 Curtis Clark, participated in the Gardendale Committee meetings. Mr. Garrett expressed concerns with the Draft"B-1A" District and listed several oppositions: 1) restaurants being allowed in the area; 2) tree line in place of a privacy fence; 3) hours of operation not being limited; and 4) traffic not being addressed. Traffic was Mr. Garrett's primary concern and stated that he met with Mr. David Seiler, Traffic Engineering, regarding traffic mediation. Mr. Garrett asked the Commission to instruct Staff to meet with the Committee and residents to address concerns. Robert Rudine,owns property on Williams Drive,reiterated Mr.Garrett's concerns. Mr.Rudine stated that he opposed to the use regulations regarding public infrastructure, utilities and accessories. He did not believe that banks would be an integral part of neighborhood oriented businesses. Mr.Rudine stated that restaurant,of any kind, was not a business that was preferred by the Gardendale Committee and felt restaurants would be detrimental to the community. Establishment of a park was another concern of the residents,and Mr.Rudine suggested that a park be placed as a high priority for the neighborhood. Mr.Rudine also requested tax credits for residents who are elderly. Nelda Martinez, 330 Cole Street, owner of property in the area, supported the initiative with the "B-1A" District and asked the Commission and Staff to continue discussions with the residents to restore and maintain the residential integrity. Joe Garcia, 5134 Williams, commended Staff and the neighborhood for their communication for implementation of the "B-IA" District. Mr. Garcia stated that the Gardendale area needed to be reviewed and supported the recommendation for the'B-I A"District. Juan Gallegos, 5113 Williams, participated in the Gardendale Committee meetings. Mr. Gallegos expressed concerns with hours of operations for business. lie believed the businesses should close at 10.p.m. Mr.Gallegos stated that the residents he spoke with who reside along Williams Drive prefer a"B-3"District zoning. However,the residents within the Gardendale area prefer residential. Mr.Gallegos reiterated concerns expressed by Mr.Rudine. Chairman Quintanilla thanked the Committee members for the participation and closed the public hearing. In response to Mr. Gallegos' concerns with restrictions being placed on a "B-3" District, Mr. Gunning stated that restrictions could not be placed on a zoning district. After discussions regarding concerns of the residents to permit restaurants, Mr. Saldaiia stated that the Floor Area Ratio allows any sized restaurant to be developed in the"B-1A"District. The Commission directed Staff to continue discussions addressing the residents concerns with the proposed "B-IA"District. Motion by Sween-McGloin,seconded by Sema,to continue approval of the proposed plan amendment and the zoning ordinance text change for four weeks. Motion passed unanimously with Perez abstaining and Guzman, Kelly,and Noyola being absent. • Perez left at 7:45 p.m. • Ste 'S Planning Commission Minutes July 7,1999 Page II ADJOURNMENT Motion by Richter,seconded by Sema,to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously with Guzman Kelly,Noyola,and Perez being absent. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. c ael N.Gunning,AICP ucindj P.Beal Acting Director of Planning C Recording Secretary