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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 12/14/1994 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL DECEMBER 14, 1994 - 6:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Lamont Taylor, Chairman Robert Canales, Vice Chairman Michael Bertuzzi Laurie Cook Ralph Hall Alma Meinrath Danny Noyola Sylvia Perez Richard Serna STAFF PRESENT: Brandol M. Harvey, AIA, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Marcia Cooper, Recording Secretary Michael Gunning, Sr. Planner Norbert Hart, Assistant City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Chairman Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. , and described the procedure to be followed. He stated that Application 1294-1 Construction Assistance and Services has requested that their application be tabled, and rescheduled for the next regular meeting. Motion by Meinrath, seconded by Cook, and passed unanimously that Application 1294-1 Construction Assistance and Services be tabled. PUBLIC HEARING NEW ZONINGS Pete Cicacci: 1194-4 REQUEST: From "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Port Aransas Cliffs, Block 812, south five (5) feet of Lot 63, all of Lot 64, and a 70 foot by 100 foot portion out of the formerly Minnesota Avenue right-of-way, located on the northeast corner of South Alameda Street and Texan Trail. Mr. Gunning described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the applicant is requesting a zoning change to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to build a SCANNED 'S Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 2 restaurant on a 0.29 acre site. The property is currently occupied by a two-story duplex. Mr. Gunning summarized the Staff Report, informing the Commission of applicable Policy Statements. The subject property is located along a major arterial, South Alameda Street, and a collector, Texan Trail. It is bordered with medical offices to the north and single family residential to the east. The two (2) story residential structure is to be demolished and replaced with a 2, 500 square foot one-story restaurant building. There is an existing drive approach along Texan Trail and none along S. Alameda Street. The applicant has indicated that a driveway approach would be desirable along South Alameda Street. The requested °B-1" District is located in an area that is predominately zoned an "AB" Professional Office District. There have been several attempts to rezone this area, including the subject property, to a business district which the Council has consistently denied. The "AB" District serves as a buffer between the more intense commercial zoning to the west, and the residences to the east. Special Permits have been granted along the South Alameda Street frontage to allow some properties limited commercial uses while maintaining the "AB" buffer. Approval of the requested "B-1" District would indicate that the area is ready for commercial zoning and a more intense development. It should be noted that the "B-1" District permits sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with full food service for restaurant uses. The nature of this type business can also be disruptive to the neighborhood with late hour operations and increased beverage sales, which are not controlled by the City's zoning ordinance. The rezoning would also eliminate the buffer previous Councils have determined to be necessary. A Special Permit to allow the proposed restaurant can retain the integrity of this buffer while addressing specific concerns such as access to South Alameda Street. The subject property is located at a signalized intersection. Traffic generated from this site could create a hazard for traffic traveling north on South Alameda Street, and traffic accessing the restaurant. If an access point is needed along South Alameda Street, the access point should limited to a right-turn exit only. Limiting the access reduces potential traffic conflicts. Another concern associated with restaurant uses, is the location of refuse bins. A Special Permit could require refuse bins be enclosed and located away from the residences. Mr. Gunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . (610 N Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 3 Twenty seven notices were mailed, two were returned in favor, and five in opposition, plus one in opposition from Doctors Medical Hospital. Staff recommends denial of the "B-1" District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for a restaurant subject to the following four (4) conditions: 1) USE: The only use authorized by this Special Permit other than the basic "AB" Professional Office District is a restaurant use. 2) ACCESS: There shall be one (1) two-way access drive along Texan Trail and one (1) exit-only access drive along S. Alameda Street. The S. Alameda Street access drive shall be designed to permit right turns only. 3) REFUSE BINS: All refuse bins must be located as far away from the residential area as possible. 4) TIME LIMIT: Such Special Permit shall be deemed to have expired within one (1) year of the date of this ordinance unless the property is being used as outlined in condition #1 and in compliance with all other conditions. Mr. Pete Cicacci, the applicant, appeared and stated that he would like to open a muffin shop at this location. He indicated that he has other shops at Padre Staples Mall and Everhart Park. He presented a preliminary plan of the proposed use. Dr. Nabil El Milady appeared in opposition, citing traffic problems. Mr. David Smith, attorney, 601 Gulf Shore, appeared representing several doctors in the area. He indicated that they are opposed to the proposed change of zoning, as well as a Special Permit. He summarized their letter in opposition, stating that the subject property is at the heart of one of the largest medical centers in the community. The area has been continually moving into being a true medical complex, and felt that it is important to maintain the integrity of the area as a medical area. Dr. Christopher Ieeneee, 217 Amistad Street, appeared in opposition, stating that Texan Trail is a narrow street, which can accommodate only two cars at a time. He felt that access to the proposed use could be gained through his parking lot, which would be hazardous to his impaired patients. He addressed garbage bins, noting that they would have to be put on South Alameda Street to be away from the residences. Mr. John Brooke appeared in opposition, stating that it is important to separate the commercial from the professional use, and 4r Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 4 addressed traffic. He stated that Texan Trail is the main route between Doctors Hospital and Spohn Hospital, and traffic does not need to be increased on the narrow street. He addressed the Whataburger store, and stated that they do a good job of maintaining trash and the refuse container, but trash does blow onto the Doctor' s Regional Campus from the Whataburger store. The public hearing was declared closed. Vice Chairman Canales felt that the proposed use would be good at the subject location. Commissioner Hall commented that a restaurant would have an adverse impact on the area. He felt that the proposed use would cause congestion, which would not be beneficial, and stated that an argument could be made to give some protection to the medical complex. Motion by Hall, seconded by Cook that this application for "B-1" Neighborhood Business District be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied. Motion passed with Bertuzzi, Cook, Hall, Meinrath, Noyola, Perez, Serna and Taylor voting aye, and Canales voting nay. John W. Bocard: 1294-2 REQUEST: From "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to •AB" Professional Office District on Segreet Addition, Block 7, Lot 1, located on the northwest corner of David (Crosstown Expressway) and Segrest Streets. Commissioner Sema abstained from discussion and voting on this application. Mr. Gunning described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the applicant is requesting a zoning change to "AB" Professional Office District on a 7.200 square foot to increase the number of employees from one (1) to two (2) . The property is currently occupied by a single-family residence with an insurance office as a home occupation. Mr. Gunning summarized the Staff Report, informing the Commission of applicable Policy Statements, and quoted from the Westside Area Development Plan. The applicant has requested a change of zoning to an "AB" Professional Office District in order to employ two (2) insurance agents from outside the household. The applicant wishes a second insurance agent to work inside the office/residence, which exceeds Ir Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 5 the home occupation employee restriction. The applicant hae indicated the second employee would be a field agent and would not have clients coming to the office. The subject property is located at the intersection of a local street, Segrest Street, and the frontage road of the Crosstown Expressway, David Street. The immediate surrounding areas, west of Crosstown Expressway, are zoned for and developed with single family residences. The proposed office use would require off- street parking. The proposed parking area would be from Segrest Street, a local residential street. Clients accessing the office from the south would most likely traverse the residential area, which is contrary to the City policy statements. The potential adverse traffic impact and its proximity to existing residential makes the subject property an inappropriate site for nonresidential uses. A Special Permit for two (2) employees from outside the household would not only be difficult to enforce, but it would set up the subject property and other properties to be rezoned at a later time to a nonresidential district. Mr. Gunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . Twelve notices were mailed, one was returned in favor and two in opposition. Staff recommends denial. Mr. John Bogard, the applicant, appeared and stated that he resides on the subject property. He informed the Commission that he has operated an office from his home for seven years, and the traffic flow is minimal. Customers range from 3 per day to 10 - 15 per day, and there is adequate parking. He stated that he has never had a traffic problem, and never had complaints from the neighbors. He felt that the request would not be detrimental to the neighborhood. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Discussion ensued on the possibility of recommending a Special Permit. Chairman Taylor stated they should not permit a use that cannot be enforced. Mr. Harvey summarized the case, and said that the applicant's business is going well, and he wants to increase his business. The Zoning Ordinance allows for a home occupation business in a residential area, but felt that the applicant wants to go a little further and become a business. %;. .i Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 6 Motion by Canales, seconded by Perez, and passed with Serna abstaining, that this application for "AB" Professional Office District be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied. Cinemark USA, Inc. : 1294-38 REQUEST: Exception to the Screening Fence Requirement on Bohemian Colony Lands, Section 4, Lot 3, located along the south side of South Padre Island Drive, west of the Crosstown Expressway extension. Mr. Gunning described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the applicant is requesting a screening fence exception to eliminate the requirement for a six foot (6' ) height screening fence along the east side of the property for the proposed movie theater use. The property is currently vacant land. Mr. Gunning summarized the Staff Report, informing the Commission of applicable Policy Statements, and quoted from the Westside Area Development Plan. The applicant is requesting an exception to the required standard six foot (6' ) screening fence along the east property line. Property to the east is zoned •R-1B" One-family Dwelling District, and is undeveloped. The subject area also abuts industrial, office, and business zoning classifications to the north, south, and west. Various retail, business, and governmental uses are located in the area, such as Wal-Mart and Texas Department of Transportation to the west, and Teacher's Credit Union and Texas Department of Public Safety to the north across South Padre Island Drive. Two major expressways abut the subject property and its adjacent properties on the north and east. The 0R-18" zoned area, adjacent to the east property line of the subject property, is bounded by "8-4" zoning and the Crosstown freeway extension, and not expected to develop with residential uses. Section 27-3.01.06 (2) of the Zoning Ordinance permits the City Council to waive or reduce the requirement of a standard screening fence upon a finding of the following: a) There have been no building permits issued upon any lot or lots adjacent to the property of the applicant for construction of any residential structures; and b) No residential structures exist on any lot or lots adjacent to the property of the applicant; and 1.0 Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 7 c) In the opinion of the City Council, as a matter of fact, the waiver or reduction of screening fence requirement will not affect adversely the uses of adjacent and neighboring property permitted by this Ordinance . . . There are no residential building permits pending or have been issued for the "R-1B" property to the east. The waiver of the screening fence requirement would not adversely affect the adjacent property to the east. Mr. Gunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . Three notices were mailed, none were returned in favor or in opposition. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Rory Chen appeared for the applicant, and stated that he would answer any questions. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Meinrath, seconded by Cook, and passed unanimously, that this application for an Exception to the Standard Screening Fence Requirement be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. Peacock Properties, Inc. : 1294-4 REQUEST: From "R-18" One-family Dwelling District to "8-4" General Business District on 2.6 acres out of Lot 1, Section 11, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the south side of Saratoga Boulevard, approximately 510 feet east of South Staples Street. Mr. Gunning described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the applicant is requesting a zoning change to "8-4" General Business District to develop a 261 acre site as a retail center with a Walgreen' s store being the anchor on the adjacent "8-4" zoned lot to the west. The property is currently undeveloped land. Mr. Gunning summarized the Staff Report, informing the Commission of applicable Policy Statements, and quoted from the Southside Area Development Plan. The applicant has requested a change of zoning to a "13-4" General Business District in order to develop a retail center with Nei 4.10 Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 8 a Walgreen' s Store as an anchor, in conjunction with the adjacent property to the west. The adjacent property to the west is currently zoned "B-4° General Business District and undeveloped. The properties to the south and east are zoned "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District, and also undeveloped. The subject property is bordered on the north by Saratoga Boulevard, an arterial, and "B-4" zoning. The "B-4" District across Saratoga Boulevard is undeveloped, except for a convenience store and fueling station at the northeast corner of Saratoga Boulevard and South Staples Street and Spohn South Hospital to the west. The proposed development does not have direct access to local residential streets nor abuts existing residential development. In the general area across South Staples Street at Saratoga Boulevard, a large grocery chain store and retail center is under construction. The Southside Area Development Plan' s adopted land use map recommends the subject property and adjacent property to develop with general commercial uses. Therefore, the proposed development would have minimum adverse impact on the surrounding area Mr. Sunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . Three notices were mailed, one was returned in favor, plus two in favor from outside the 200' notification area, and none in opposition. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Gene Urban, Urban Engineering, appeared representing the applicant. He stated that the applicant will build a Walgreen's store at the intersection, with other commercial uses on the property. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Canales, seconded by Hall, and passed unanimously that this application for "B-4" General Business District be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. Walter and Carol Wriaht: 1294-5 REQUEST: From "A-1" Apartment House District to "B-4" General Business District on Gateway Park, Block 2, Lot 19, located on the west side of Cline Street, approximately 275 feet south of South Padre Island Drive. Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 9 Mr. Gunning described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the applicant is requesting a zoning change to "B-4" General Business District to construct a commercial building for office and shop area use. The property is currently vacant land. Mr. Gunning summarized the Staff Report, informing the Commission of applicable Policy Statements, and quoted from the Flour Bluff Area Development Plan. The applicant is expanding their electrical contractor' s business located on the opposite side of Cline Street to this new location. The current use has been established over seventeen years and is involved in wiring and other electrical services for commercial, industrial, and residential uses. The present zoning consists of 0.18 acre of "A-1" property. The proposed development would encompass the subject site and expand two lots to the north which are currently zoned "B-4" General Business District. A one (1) story structure with 1,500 square feet would be constructed on the three lots. The subject property fronts Cline Street, a local street that extends 200 feet south of the subject site as improved and then continues as an unimproved street section for 500 feet to Knickerbocker Street. Access to the property would be along Cline Street, connecting to the access road of South Padre Island Drive to the north. The area of request is outside the APZ classifications. Impact to surrounding land uses would be minimal since abutting properties are vacant or commercially used. Compliance with the Landscape Ordinance for new construction, as well as a screening fence along the subject site's south property line, where it abuts a residential district. The applicant plans to fence the entire property. Mr. Gunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . Thirteen notices were mailed, one was returned in favor plus one in favor outside the 200' notification area, and none in opposition. Staff recommends approval. Ms. Carol Wright, the applicant, appeared and stated that she will answer any questions from the Commission. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Sarna, seconded by Perez, and passed unanimously that this application for "B-4" General Business District be 1 `. 'S • Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 10 forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. Wilson. Rullman, McCord. Inc. : 1294-GCS REQUEST: Conditional Sign Permit on Hampton Addition, Block 4, part of Lot 2, all of Lots 3 and 4, and the east 10 feet of Lot 5, located on the southwest corner of Furman Avenue and South Tancahua Street. Mr. Gunning described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Sign Permit to install a 15 square foot, 40-inch freestanding sign in lieu of a wall sign. The property is currently occupied by a vacant building. Mr. Gunning summarized the Staff Report, informing the Commission of applicable Policy Statements. The applicant is proposing to install one (1) double-faced freestanding sign in lieu of allowed wall signs. The property is used as an office and zoned "AB" Professional Office District. The "AB" District permits one (1) twenty (20) square foot sign attached either flat against the building or fence on the premises. The applicant is requesting an "AB" Conditional Sign Permit under Article 33-1.05 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed sign area encompasses a 15.45 square foot area on posts measuring 3 .42 feet (41 inches) in height. The sign will advertise the prospective occupants of the office facility. Conditional sign permit regulations limits the area of the sign to 0.25 square foot for each linear foot of street frontage not to exceed a maximum of 20 square feet, and a maximum height of 15 feet. The proposed sign meets all "AB" Conditional Sign permit requirements. There are no specific setback requirements within the Zoning Ordinance for an "AB" Conditional Sign Permit, however, the Ordinance guideline states that such sign be placed in a manner which least affects street traffic, driveway vision and adjacent properties. The proposed sign would be located on the property line and not in conflict with current or future right-of-way or obstruct vision from street traffic or driveways. Mr. Gunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . Seventeen notices were mailed, one was returned in favor from outside the 200' notification area, and none in opposition. Staff recommends approval of the "AB" Conditional Sign Permit for one (1) double-faced freestanding sign. V Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 11 Mr. Bill Wilson, 418 Peoples Street, appeared for the applicant. He stated that they are leasing the property, and it is the intent of the owner to maintain the architecture and operation of the building as much as possible as it has been in previous years. There is a lot of landscaping around the building, which would block a sign on the building. Mr. Wilson passed out a drawing of the proposed sign, stating that they are not sure at this time what the materials will be. Mr. Tom Henderson, 915 Furman Avenue, appeared in favor representing the Furman Avenue Block Association. He stated that they are pleased the architectural firm is moving onto Furman Avenue, and appreciate their sensitivity to the neighborhood in choosing the design of the sign. No one appeared in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Perez, seconded by Bertuzzi, and passed unanimously that this application for a Conditional Sign Permit be approved. NEW PLATS Consideration of plats as described on attached addendum. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS Mr. Gunning stated that the proposed amendment relates to allowing outside storage as an accessory use in some business districts. Currently, the ordinance does not allow any type of outside storage for any district less intense than an "I-2" Light Industrial District. The impetus for the proposed amendment is that there exists several businesses with outside storage of merchandise for sale. It is apparent this outside storage does not conflict with today' s expectations for commercial uses or public acceptance. These businesses include K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Builders Square and other similar businesses. The outside storage is typically seasonal items; i.e. , plants, fertilizer, landscape materials, outside furniture and other building materials. Since some type of outside storage is typical with general commercial businesses and public acceptability appears high, Staff has prepared an ordinance amendment to allow some outside storage without adversely impacting the adjacent properties and providing some screening of the storage from the street. The proposed amendment would allow outside storage as an accessory use in "B-3" Business District and "B-4" General Business District. As an accessory use, the area of the outside storage ,S Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 12 would be limited to a percentage of the building it would serve. Buildings with 3,000 square feet of gross floor area or less would be allowed to have an outside storage area not to exceed fifteen (15) percent of the floor area. Buildings with more than 3, 000 square feet, would be allowed ten (10) percent of the floor area. The amendment would require that the outside storage be screened from view from adjacent properties which include public streets. It also limits the height of the materials stored outside not to exceed the height of the screening fence. This limitation does not include growing plants. Staff is aware that there will be occasions when the material would exceed the height of the screening fence. When this occurs, the user may petition the Board of Adjustment for a special exception to allow the stored material to exceed the height of the screening fence. The Board of Adjustment could then consider each case to ensure public acceptability by placing whatever conditions might be appropriate. PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT OUTSIDE STORAGE ARTICLE 3. DEFINITIONS Section 3-1.50.2 Outside Storage. An area used for the unenclosed placement of any items including vehicles, trailers, equipment used off-site, for a period in excess of 24 hours. This definition does not include the outside display related to automobile, boat, boat trailer. motorcycle, mobile home recreational vehicle, sales uses or the normal storage of residential-related materials incidental to a conforming residential use. ARTICLE 12. 'B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS Section 12-2 Use Regulations (12) Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the use permitted in the district, except that outside storage is not permitted. ARTICLE 13. "B-2A" BARRIER ISLAND BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS Section 13-2 Use Regulations. (23) Accessory buildings and uses, except that outside storage is not permitted. ARTICLE 14. 'B-2" BAYFRONT BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS 1‘r Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 13 Section 14-2 Use Regulations (19) Accessory buildings and uses, except that outside storage is not permitted. ARTICLE 15. "B-3" BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS Section 15-2 Use Regulations. (16) Accessory buildings and uses. fg) Outside storage as an accessory use to the main use is permitted subject to the following: fj} For buildings with 3.000 square feet or less gross floor area, the area of the outside storage shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the gross floor area. For building exceeding 3.000 sauare feet gross floor area. the outside storage shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the gross floor area., ij All outside storage shall be screened from view from adiacent properties. including public rights-of-way, with a solid screen of not less than six (6) feet in height. (iii) The outside storage may not exceed the height of the screening fence, except for growing plants, or be located in the required minimum building setbacks. ARTICLE 16. "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS Section 16-2 Use Regulations. (16) Accessory buildings and uses. fad Outside storage as an accessory use to the main use is permitted subject to the following. Li.) For buildings with 3.000 square feet or less gross floor area. the area of the outside storage shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the gross floor area. For building s %w. `wd Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 14 exceeding 3.000 sauare feet gross floor area, the outside storage shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the gross floor area., flu All outside storage shall be screened from view from adjacent properties, including public rights-of-way, with a solid screen of not less than six (6) feet in height: (iii) The outside storage may not exceed the height of the screening fence, except for growingplants, or be located in the required minimum building setbacks. ARTICLE 20. "I-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS Section 20-2 Use Regulations (4) Unclassified Uses Outside Storage All outside storage shall be screened from view from the at-grade public right-of-way. fili The outside storage may not be located in the reauired minimum building setbacks. ARTICLE 29. THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Section 29-3 Special Use Exceptions. 29-3.11 To allow the materials stored outside in a "B-3" Business District. "B-4" General Business District. "B-5" Primary Business District, or "B-6" Primary Business Core District to exceed the height of the screening fence. Commissioner Cook stated that the word "be• should be included in Article 15. Section 15-2 . (16) . (a) . (iii) and Article 16. Section 16-2 . (16) . (a) . (iii) before the word "located' . Mr. Chip Bonner, appeared and represented Wal-Mart. He stated that he has been meeting with Staff on the proposed text amendments. He offered to answer any questions. Chairman Taylor stated that the Commission is addressing something that has been existing. /i Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 15 Mr. Harvey stated that the amendments will update the Zoning Ordinance for contemporary standards. Motion by Cook, seconded by Hall, and passed with Perez abstaining, that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that they be approved with one correction, as previously mentioned. OTHER MATTERS 1094-2 Tee One Up Denied 1094-3 Michele Hermis Approved Special Permit 1194-1 Morteza Shafinury Approved as recommended by Planning Commission Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan and Regulations Tabled until February 14, 1994. Transportation Plan Amendments Tabled. MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED Mr. Harvey referred to a flyer made available to Planning Commissioners re a seminar entitled Boards That Make A Difference to be held on January 13, 1995. Mr. Harvey indicated that the City Council will pay for one Planning Commissioner to attend the seminar. Commissioners concurred that Commissioner Cook should attend the seminar. Mr. Harvey informed Commissioners that the public hearing on the Capital Improvement Guidelines is scheduled before the City Council on December 20, 1994. He invited Commissioners to attend, if they so desire. Chairman Taylor and Commissioner Bertuzzi indicated they would like to attend. ti Nuevo .00 Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 16 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Cook, seconded by Canales and passed unanimously that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 30, 1994 be approved. Chairman Taylor extended holiday greetings to everyone, and reminded Commissioners that the next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on January 11, 1995. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Br dol M. Harvey, A, P Marcia Cooper Director of Planning and Development Recording Secretary Executive Secretary to Planning Commission tor Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 17 NEW PLATS Addendum to minutes of consideration of plats. Mr. Gunning read the following plats into the record, stating that there are no conditions remaining, and Staff recommends approval. 1. 1094132-P52 Colonia Hidalgo Addition, Block 6, Lot 14D (Final replat - 0.254 acre) Located south of West Point Road and east of North Padre Island Drive Owner - Harry Williams Engineer - Voss & Voss Mr. Harry Williams, owner of the plat, appeared and requested that his plat be approved. 2. 1194145-P55 Lexington Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 35A & 358 (Final replat - 0.458 acre) Located north of Johanna Street between Richter Street and Ayers Street Owner - Trinity Homes Engineer - Voss & Voss 3 . 1194149-NP94 S.P.I.C.E. Plaza, Block 3, Lots 1-5 (Final - 22.438 acres) Located south of South Padre Island Drive (S.H. 358) west of its intersection with the Crosstown Freeway extension (S.H. 286) Owner - Cinemark USA, Inc. Engineer - Haff Associates, Inc. No one appeared in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Cook, seconded by Perez, and passed unanimously that the above plate be approved as submitted. .10 Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1994 Page 18 TABLED PLAT A. 1194136-NP84 Falling Riverside Subdivision, Block 6, Lots 2A & 4A (Final replat - 0.731 acre) Located south of IH 37, north of Leopard, and east of Callicoatte Road Owner - Walter O. Campos Engineer - Victor Medina Mr. Gunning stated that the Planning Commission tabled this plat on November 30, 1994 at the owner' s request, to allow time to complete Platting Ordinance requirements. Motion by Cook, seconded by Perez, and passed unanimously, that this plat be removed from the table. Mr. Gunning stated that there are no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Cook, seconded by Perez, and passed unanimously that this plat be approved. (H546MC)