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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 6, 1999
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bert Quintanilla, Chairman
Brent Chesney, Vice Chairman
Ron Guzman
Danny Noyola
Sylvia Perez
Elizabeth Chu Richter
Richard Sema
Brooke Sween-McGloin*
David Underbrink
STAFF PRESENT: Michael N. Gunning,AICP, Acting Director of Planning
Lucinda P. Beal, Recording Secretary
Robert E. Payne, AICP, Senior Planner
Harry Power, City Planner
Miguel Saldafia, AICP, City Planner
Mic Raasch,AICP, City Planner
Wesley Vardeman,Planning Technician
Jay Reining, Assistant City Attorney
Leo Farias, Special Services Engineer
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Quintanilla called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
NON PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
PRESENTATION— Discussion of the Northside Plan
Mr. Gunning informed the Commission that prior to initiation of the Northside Plan, Staff
worked with refineries to identify areas for potential buyout of properties tocreate a buffer area
in the Hillcrest/Washington-Coles and Oak Park neighborhoods. Mr. Gunning stated former
City Manager, Bill Hennings', directed Staff to initiate a comprehensive plan update for the
Northside Study. The Plan boundaries are U.S. Highway 181 on the east, Carbon Plant Road on
the west. Interstate 37 on the south, and the north shore of Nueces River and Nueces Bay on the
north. Mr. Gunning, referring to the existing land use map, indicated that the area contained
three percent single-family, 35 percent light to heavy industrial, 22 percent dredge disposal, and
40 percent vacancy. The first objective of the plan was to identify appropriate land uses for
future industrial expansion, and the second objective was to identify Interstate Highway 37 and
U.S. Highway 181 as primary evacuation routes for the City.
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In response to Chairman Quintanilla's question regarding infrastructure, Mr. Payne
answered there was adequate infrastructure. The infrastructure providers were surveyed, and
Staff reviewed the current infrastructure.
Mr. Gunning stated the new Harbor Bridge was proposed to be parallel to the existing
bridge. Money was designated for the area to upgrade housing, redevelop Harbor Place, and
integrate the Northside Plan with the Port's Dock One. Improvements would include Port
Avenue as an entry to the port area. Mr. Gunning informed the Commission that the Broadway
Wastewater Treatment Plant would be removed by the year 2002; in 2005, the area would be
redeveloped as a multi-purpose center.
Mr. Gunning continued that Staff recognized there were large areas of residential uses
which were viable and met housing needs in the city. Another objective of the plan was to
protect the neighborhoods from future encroachment as the industries expand.
Mr. Payne stated the draft plan recommends property zoned "R-113" One-Dwelling
District be rezoned to "B-3" General Commercial District to create a 1000-foot buffer bounded
by Palm Street, Nueces Bay Boulevard, Martin Luther King Drive and West Broadway Street
and will also include an area bounded by Summers Street, Peabody Avenue, and West Broadway
Street. He indicated most of the buffer area was either owned by Koch Refinery or in the
process of being purchased by Koch Refinery.
Commissioner Sween-McGloin asked whether Harbor Place development and the multi-
purpose facility could be included in the master plan for the Bayfront Arts and Science Park, and
Mr. Payne answered in the affirmative.
Commissioner Sween-McGloin suggested the area surrounding the future multi-purpose
facility be built as a golf course and expressed concerns about having large congregations of
residents in the area if an emergency were to occur. Mr. Payne stated the Acceptable Separation
Distance meet HUD guidelines from the most explosive storage use in the area.
Commissioner Underbrink expressed concerns relating to protecting the industries with a
buffer. He suggested placing an illustration of the industrial district on future land use maps.
Mr. Payne stated Staff was not concerned about creating buffers for the industries, but the intent
was to buffer the residents from the industries. Mr. Gunning commented that the City was
creating an area that could develop with less intense uses.
Mr. Gunning continued that the Washington-Coles/Hillcrest, Dona Park, Academy
Heights, and Manchester Place neighborhoods were viable, and the City was planning to
preserve them.
Commissioner Serna expressed opinions regarding economic standards of the residents in
the Northside area. He believed the 30-year plan was not favorable for the residents.
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Mr. Gunning stated the Academy Heights, Dona Park, and Manchester Subdivisions have
high occupancy rates, and most owners indicated they are not in favor of relocating from the
subdivision.
Chairman Quintanilla expressed concerns regarding legal ramifications, which could
arise because the Northside Plan does not prohibit residential homes in the neighborhood.
Mr. Payne suggested adding an illustration of a buffer excluding heavy industry in the
Dona Park/Academy Heights area on a future land use map until an agreement was reached
between the residents and industries.
Commissioner Underbrink believed the Plan should illustrate the 1000-foot buffer
between the industrial and residential areas. Commissioner Underbrink stated he agreed with the
idea of rezoning one area at a time and suggested illustration of the process on a land use map.
He felt a policy should be implemented to support the process.
Commissioner Underbrink suggested that the future land use maps should reflect the
eventual industrial zoning for the area north of Interstate Highway 37. Mr. Gunning clarified
that the study area to become industrial were areas west of Oak Park.
In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloin's question concerning schools in the area,
Mr. Gunning answered that school district representatives were invited to attend the
neighborhood meetings; however, Staff did receive a response.
In response to Commissioner Sween-McGloin's statement regarding Hillcrest and
Washington/Coles eventually becoming industrial, Mr. Payne stated the preferred plan was not to
zone Hillcrest and Washington-Coles as industrial, Commissioner Sween-McGloin suggested
the Port Avenue area currently zoned industrial illustrate preferred zoning on a future land use
map.
Commissioner Sween-McGloin believed the Harbor Place and Bayfront Arts and
Sciences would become the perception of the city and stated that Port Avenue would become a
major entrance into the Bayfront Arts and Sciences area; therefore, industrial zoning along Port
Avenue would not be preferred.
In response to Commissioner Underbrink's question regarding future meetings and
processes, Mr. Gunning stated the intent was to inform the Commission of the Northside Plan,
and he suggested that the Commission could provide recommendations at the January 20th
meeting. After the public hearing, the maps could be changed to reflect the Commission's
recommendations.
Mr. Payne clarified the changes: Change land use along Port Avenue to commercial,
change future land use in Dona Park to reflect ultimate zoning with an inset map reflecting
interim policy of neighborhood protection.
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Chairman Quintanilla suggested Staff change the maps and present the plan to the
neighborhood based on comments received from the Commission. Mr. Gunning stated he would
prefer to brief the City Manager and Assistant City Managers of the Commission's comments
before changes were made.
Commissioner Underbrink suggested that the maps reflect a protective area surrounding
the Hillcrest and Washington-Coles.
Commissioner Richter suggested that the Hillcrest and Washington-Coles area have more
than one entrance into the neighborhood and recommended that the street-closures be
re-evaluated. Mr. Gunning stated that proposed street-closures were the result of residents'
opposition to traffic from Koch Refinery in the neighborhood.
Commissioner Noyola asked for clarification of attributes that determined Hillcrest and
Washington-Coles to be viable neighborhoods and Dona Park was opposite. Mr. Reining
answered that the Dona Park neighborhood had contamination from a smelting company, which
was not related to the refineries.
Mr. Gunning stated the refineries informed the City of their intent not to expand into the
Hillcrest and Washington-Coles areas.
* Commissioner Chesney left at 7:45 p.m.
In response to Commissioner Underbrink's statements concerning industries' needs,
Mr. Gunning stated the Northside Plan was not an industry plan camouflaged as a Planning
Department plan.
Chairman Quintanilla stated the public hearing would be scheduled for January 20, 1999.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ZONING ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Commissioner Guzman stated the Committee did not meet. The next meeting is
scheduled for January 11, 1999 at 4:00 p.m.
PLATTING ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Commissioner Sween-McGloin stated the Committee did not meet. The next meeting is
scheduled for January 13, 1999 at 4:00 p.m.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
None.
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FUTURE SCHEDULED MEETING
Chairman Quintanilla asked the Commission to review the future scheduled meetings.
OTHER MATTERS
City Council Action on Zoning Cases
None.
Zoning Cases Scheduled for Future City Council Action
Mr. Gunning informed the Commission of future cases before Council:
January 12, 1999
1298-3 Mercury Plumbing
1298-4 R. S. Black
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
January 19, 1999
1298-1 Kermit Sultemeier
1298-2 Garron Dean
January 26, 1999
1098-4 Wilson Enterprises
Other Matters
Mr. Gunning informed the Commission that the River Ridge plat, previously submitted to
the Commission,would be on the next meeting's agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 11, 1998
Commissioner Sween-McGloin made corrections to page six, paragraph one to read: and
her vote will be for this phase only - _ _- - • - - - • _ : "• -
zon ; paragraph two: She believes that the idea is not uncommon and safety could be
accommodated.
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December 9, 1998
Commissioner Sween-McGloin made corrections to page 10, item G to include: Motion
by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Chesney, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion passed
unanimously.
Motion by Guzman, seconded by Sema, to approve minutes of November 11, 1998, and
December 9, 1998 as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
PLATS
1. Continued Plats
a. 069878-P36
Siracusa Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 2 (Final—5.06 Acres)
Located west of Airline Road and north of the extended projection of County
Road 26A
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends continuance of the plat for two weeks.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Motion by Chesney, seconded by Perez, to approve continuance of the plat for
two weeks. Motion passed unanimously.
b. 1098122-P59
Nueces Gardens No. 2, Lots 38A& 38B (Final Replat— 5.975)
Located between Starlite Lane and Leonard Drive, north of Shady Lane
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends continuance of the plat for two weeks.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Motion by Serna, seconded by Perez, to approve continuance of plat for two
weeks. Motion passed unanimously.
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2. New Plats
a. 1298150-P74
Encino Park, Lot 1 (Final—4.903 Acres)
Located south of FM 624 and west of Hazel Basemore(County Road 69)
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Motion by Sema, seconded by Perez, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion
passed unanimously.
b. 1298151-P75
Kennedy School Tracts, Blocks 1, 2, & 3 (Preliminary - 18.743 Acres)
Located north of Rockford Drive and east of Cliff Maus Drive
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Motion by Chesney, seconded by Perez, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion
passed unanimously with Noyola and Underbrink abstaining.
c. 1298154-P77
Montrose Park Addition, Block 2, Lots 15 & 16 (Final Replat—0.679 Acre)
Located east of Port Avenue and south of Ruth Street
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Motion by Perez, seconded by Sema. to approve the plat as submitted. Motion
passed unanimously.
d. 1298159-NP82
Brookhaven Annex, Block C, Lot 1 (Final—2.760 Acres)
Located east of U.S. Highway 77, between Up River Road and Brookhaven Drive
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Mr. Power stated Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Motion by Guzman, seconded by Perez, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion
passed unanimously with Underbrink abstaining.
e. 1298161-NP83
Laguna Cay Subdivision, Block 18, Lot 1 (Final—2.523 Acres)
Located between Laguna Shores Road and Laguna Madre, north of Graham Road
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Motion by Perez, seconded by Chesney, to approve the plat as submitted. Motion
passed unanimously.
f. 1298163-NP85
Padre Island No. 1, Block 15, Lot 21 (Final Replat—0.661 Acre)
Located west of S. Padre Island Drive(P.R. 22) and south of Merida Drive
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends continuance of the plat for two weeks.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Perez, to approve continuance for two
weeks. Motion passed unanimously.
g. 1298164-NP86
P.LC.C. Ports O'Call,Block 18, Lot 1IR(Final Replat—0.266 Acre)
Located north of Port O'Call Drive and east of Salt Cay Drive, both west of
Gypsy Street
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
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Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Chesney, to approve the plat as
submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
h. 1298170-NP87
Wood Estates (Amending) (Final Reolat—5.11 Acres)
Located north of Beal Drive and northwest of Spring Creek Drive
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends approval as submitted.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Perez, to approve the plat as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Time Extensions
a. 019812-NP8
River Ridge, Block 2, Lots IA & 1B (Final— 1.12 Acres)
Located south of FM 624 and east of River Run Road
Mr. Power stated Staff recommends approval of time extension.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing. No one appeared in favor or
opposition. Public hearing closed.
Commissioner Underbrink requested Staff to require an explanation on future
requests for time extensions.
Motion by Sema, seconded by Perez, to approve time extension. Motion passed
with Guzman, Noyola, Perez, Richter, Sema, Sween-McGloin, Underbrink, and
Quintanilla voting"Aye" and Chesney voting "Nay".
ZONING CASES
New Zoning Cases
Onac Developers. Inc.: 199-1
REQUEST: "A-1" Apartment House District and "B-4" General Business District to `R-1B"
One-family Dwelling District on Bohemian Colony Lands, Section 7, being
8.61acres out of the northwest portion of 36.01 acres out of Lot 8, located on the
south side of Holly Road, approximately 110 feet east of Palo Verde Street.
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Motion by Underbrink, seconded by Guzman, to dispense with reading of Zoning Report
and to include the Zoning Report into the record. Motion passed with Guzman, Noyola, Richter,
Sema, Sween-McGloin, Underbrink, and Chesney voting "Aye"; Perez voting "Nay"; and
Quintanilla being absent.
Planning Staff Analysis:
• General Characteristics and Background: The applicant has requested a change of zoning
from an"A-1" Apartment House District and a"B-4" General Business District to an"R-
IB" One-family Dwelling District in order to develop the area with single-family
residences. This development would be an extension of the La Joya Estates development
adjacent to the west. Access to the subject property would be from the adjacent streets,
El Monte and Modesto Streets.
• Conformity to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Compatibility: Overall the
Comprehensive Plan Elements are supportive of the proposed "R-IB" District. The
Westside Area Development Plan future land use map indicates medium-density
residential land use for this property. A "R-1B" District is consistent with the residential
designation.
• Potential Housing Density: An "A-1" District permits a density of 21.78 units per acre or
61 units on 2.81 acres of the subject property. The `B-4" District permits a density of
36.30 units per acre or 210 units on 5.8 acres of the subject property. An"R-1B" District
permits a density of 7.26 units per acre or 62 units on the subject property.
• Height/BulklSetbacks/Etc.: Development in an "R-1B" District requires a front yard
setback of 25 feet, side and rear yard setbacks of 5 feet each, and a height limitation of 35
feet, not to exceed 3 stories. The "A-1" and "B-4" Districts require a front yard setback of
20 feet. In an "A-1" District, a side and rear yard setback of 5 feet each for single-family
or duplex uses or 10 feet each for the first floor plus an additional 5 feet for each
additional floor for multiple-family uses. This district limits the height to 45 feet, not to
exceed 3 stories. The "B-4" District has no side or rear yard setbacks or height
limitations. However, if nonresidential development is adjacent to residential zoning, a
setback of 10 feet from that residential zoning is required.
• Signage: An `R-IB" District permits one wall sign, not to exceed one square foot.
Freestanding signs are not permitted except for schools and churches. The "B-4" District
permits unlimited wall signs. In this district, freestanding signs within the 20-foot front
yard setback are limited to one sign per street frontage with each sign not to exceed an
area of 40 square feet or a height of 25 feet. However, freestanding signs located behind
the 20-foot front yard setback are unlimited as to size, height, or number. As an "A-1
District, the subject property would be permitted one wall sign not to exceed 30 square
feet.
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• Traffic: Development of the subject property with single-family residences could
generate approximately 620 vehicle trip ends. The development of the subject property
under its current zoning could generate approximately 2,478 vehicle trip ends; 2,083 trip
ends from the "B-4" District and 395 trip ends from the "A-I" District. The 620 vehicle
trip ends would be a 75% reduction in potential traffic from the subject property.
• Parkine/Screenin¢: The Zoning Ordinance requires 2 parking spaces for each unit
containing 2 bedrooms or more. Proof of compliance with the parking regulations will
required before a building permit is issued. If the subject property were developed with a
business use, a standard screening fence would be required along the north and east
property lines. If the subject property develops with residential uses, a standard
screening fence is not required.
• Costs to City: Extension of El Monte and Modesto Streets and the water and sewer lines
will be done by the developer as part of the Platting Ordinance requirements. There are
no anticipated costs to the City.
• Platting: A subdivision plat will be required when the subject property is divided into its
individual lots.
Pros: (Ideas in support of the request.)
a) The proposed "R-1B" District would be an expansion of the "R-1B" District adjacent to
the west.
b) Approval of the "R-18" District would eliminate the potential conflicts between the
existing residential and potential commercial uses.
Cons: (Ideas in support of maintaining the current zoning.)
None.
Staff Recommendation: Approval.
Thirty-three notices were mailed to property owners within a 200-foot radius, of which
one was received in favor and one in opposition.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing.
Emil Steve Bolden I, 5602 Palo Verde, stated he was in favor of the rezoning request.
Chairman Quintanilla closed the public hearing.
Motion by Perez, seconded by Sema, to approve the rezoning per Staff's
recommendation. Motion passed unanimously.
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David Grant dba Illusions: 199-2
REQUEST: "A-1" Apartment House District and "A-2" Apartment House District to `B-1"
Neighborhood Business District on Bayview, Block 2, Lots 6, 7, and 8, located on
the northwest corner of Craig and Second Streets.
Mr. Saldana read the zoning report into the record:
Planning Staff Analysis:
• General Characteristics and Background: The applicant has requested a change of zoning
from an"A-1"Apartment House District and an"A-2"Apartment House District to a"B-
1" Neighborhood Business District. The purpose of the request is to convert the existing
2-story residence into a full service hair salon, a florist and other retail sales. None of the
proposed uses are permitted in the current"A-1" or "A-2" Districts. The subject property
contains 3 lots of which 2 lots are zoned an "A-1" District and 1 lot is zoned an "A-2"
District. All three lots have frontage along Second Street, (a local street), with one lot
also having frontage onto Craig Street, (a local street). With the exception of the one lot,
the remainder of this block is zoned an "A-1" District. There is a "B-1" District
approximately 250 feet to the south and another`B-1" District approximately 300 feet to
the north. Adjacent to the south and west of the subject property, the area is zoned an
"AB" Professional Office District. Therefore, an "AB" District on the subject property
would be a logical expansion of the adjacent zoning district. This "AB" District would
allow the hair salon, but would not allow any retail sales. Even though a`B-1" District is
sometimes considered to be compatible with residential uses, an "AB" District would be
an expansion of the adjacent"AB"District.
• Conformity to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Compatibility: Overall, the
Comprehensive Plan Elements cannot be supportive of the requested `B-1" District. The
South Central Area Development Plan future land use map recommends the area to
develop with low to mid-rise office and residential uses. This plan recognizes this area as
an older residential that is transitioning to a professional/service orientation. It further
states that the redevelopment to office or service uses should be encourage as long as
they do not detract from existing residential uses. In order to protect existing residential
uses and encourage new residential,the City should prevent conversion of property from
residential or professional office uses to commercial zoning. Therefore, denial of the `B-
1" District and approval of an "AB" District would be more consistent with the South
Central Area Development Plan's recommended land use.
• Potential Housing Density: An"A-1"District permits a density of 21.78 units per acre or
6 units on 2 lots of the subject property. The "A-2" District permits a density of 36.30
units per acre or 5units on the one lot of the subject property. The "AB" and "B-1"
Districts permit a density of 36.30 units per acre or 15 units on all of the subject property.
This increase in density would not adversely impact the area.
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• Height/Bulk/Setbacks/Etc.: The "A-1", "A-2", "AB" and "B-1" Districts require a front
yard setback of 20 feet. In the "A-1" and "A-2" Districts, a side and rear yard setback
requirement of 5 feet each for single-family or duplex uses or 10 feet each for the first
floor plus an additional 5 feet for each additional floor for multiple-family uses. An "A-
1" District limits the height to 45 feet, not to exceed 3 stories; whereas, the "A-2" District
permits a height of 60 feet, not to exceed 4 stories. The "AB" District requires a side and
rear yard setback of 10 feet each and permits a height of 45 feet, not to exceed 3 stories.
A "B-1" District requires a side and rear yard setback of 10 feet each for residential
development and no setbacks if developed with nonresidential uses unless adjacent to a
residential district. If there is residential adjacency, a required setback of 10 feet is
required where adjacent to residential. The "B-1" District permits a height of 35 feet, not
to exceed 3 stories. The change in zoning would have minimal impact on the area.
• Signage: As currently zoned with the "A-1" and "A-2" Districts, the subject property
would be permitted one wall sign not to exceed 30 square feet. As an "AB" District, the
property would be permitted one wall sign not to exceed 20 square feet. In the `B-1"
District, the property would be permitted unlimited wall signage and a freestanding sign
not to exceed 40 square feet in area and 20 feet in height. The signage permitted in the
"B-1" District could detract from the residential character of the area.
• Traffic: Traffic generated from the subject property if fully developed with multi-family
dwelling could amount to 71 vehicle trip ends. If the property were developed
commercially, it could generate 145 vehicle trip ends. Whereas, an office development
could generate 88 vehicle trip ends. The commercial traffic would be double from the
residential traffic and 1/3 more from that of office traffic. This increase in traffic would
traverse the residential area to the north that could adversely impact the residences.
• Parking/Screening: Parking requirements for a retail establishment are one parking space
for each 200 square feet of gross floor area or 18 parking spaces for the existing structure.
An office use requires parking at a rate of one parking space for each 250 square feet of
gross floor area or 15 parking spaces. One of the lots within the subject property is
vacant and could be used for parking. Therefore, providing adequate area for parking
will not be a problem. Proof of compliance with the parking requirements will be
required when the applicant submits an application for a certificate of occupancy. A
standard screening fence with a height of not less than 6 feet is required when a business
or industrial use locates adjacent to a residential district. A screening fence will be
required along the north property line of the subject property.
• Costs to City: There are no anticipated costs to the City since the infrastructure to serve
the subject property is available.
• Platting: The subject property contains 3 platted and further replatting is not required.
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Pros: (Ideas in support of the request.)
a) The requested'B-1" District is compatible with residential uses.
b) There is existing '13-1" District within proximity to the subject property.
Cons: (Ideas in support of maintaining the current zoning.)
a) The requested `B-1" District is not consistent with the area development plan's
recommended land use.
b) An"AB" District is more consistent with the area development plan's recommended land
use.
c) An"AB"District would be an extension of the adjacent zoning to the south and west.
d) The "AB"District permits the hair salon but not retail uses.
Staff Recommendation: Denial of the "B-1" District, and in lieu thereof, approval of an
"AB" Professional Office District.
Mr. Saldafia showed a slide presentation of the subject property and adjacent properties.
Mr. Saldana stated there were twenty-five (25) notices were sent to property owners
within a 200-foot radius of which two were returned in favor and two were returned in
opposition.
Chairman Quintanilla opened the public hearing.
David Grant, 1127 Second Street, stated he was in agreement with Staffs
recommendation.
Clark Flato, P.O. Box 1999, representing Dr. Kate Haltom, stated his client was in favor
of the rezoning.
Chairman Quintanilla closed the public hearing.
Motion by Perez, seconded by Guzman, to approve rezoning per Staffs recommendation.
Motion passed unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sween-McGloin, seconded by Guzman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
passed unanimously with Chesney being absent. Chairman Quintanilla adjourned the meeting at
8:13 p.m.
PLikat
Michae N. Gu ing, AICP u npdda P. Beal
Acting Director of Planning Recording Secretary