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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 06/29/1994 V 3G MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL JUNE 29, 1994 - 6:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Mime, Chairman Michael Bertuzzi Robert Canales Laurie Cook Sylvia Perez Richard Serna MEMBERS ABSENT: Lamont Taylor, Vice Chairman Ralph Hall Alma Meinrath STAFF PRESENT: Brandol M. Harvey, AIA, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Marcia Cooper, Recording Secretary Michael Gunning, Sr. City Planner Norbert Hart, Assistant City Attorney Robert Payne, AICP, Sr. Planner CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mims called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. , and described the procedure to be followed. PUBLIC HEARING NEW ZONING James A. Caplin: 694-5 REQUEST: From "R-18" One-family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on Segrest Addition, Block 18, Lot 12, located on the northeast corner of Segrest and Crews Streets. 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 to operate a child care center for 7 to 12 children. The property is currently occupied by two (2) detached dwelling units. Mr. Gunning summarized the Staff Report, informing the Commission of applicable Policy Statements, and quoted from the Westside Area Development Plan. SCANNED Planning Commission Meeting June 29, 1994 Page 2 The applicant is proposing to open a child care center for his employees. The subject property, which contains a single-family unit and a garage apartment, will be converted into a child care center for 7-12 children. The subject property is located in an area that is zoned for single-family residences and predominately developed as such. It is at the corner of two (2) local residential streets (Segrest and Crews Streets) . The proposed child care center could generate twice the traffic of a single-family residence. The majority of this traffic would occur during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours, possibly creating parking congestion along the local streets, and blocking driveways while children are being dropped off and picked up. The subject property has insufficient area for off-street drop-off, and no room for expansion. The potential adverse traffic impact and interior location within the neighborhood makes the subject property an inappropriate site for non-residential uses. If the "AB" District is approved and the child care center closes, the subject site can be used for more intensive "AB" uses. Mr. Gunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . Twenty six notices were mailed, two were returned in favor and one in opposition. Staff recommends denial. Ms. Lupe Vidal, 6002 Baron Street, appeared representing her co-workers and herself. She cited the merits of having a day-care center for her co-workers and herself close to work. She requested that the Commission approve the request. Ms. Elda Goce, 4926 Margo, appeared representing the applicant. She stated that Dr. Caplin would like to set up a day care center for his employees' use, at no cost to the employees. Ten employees will use the center during the summer, and five of the ten will use it year round. There is a driveway in the front of the building, and one at the rear of the building, which will accommodate three cars dropping off children at the same time. They do not anticipate congestion. Ms. Goce requested that a special permit for the day care center be approved, which would revert to residential if the center should close. In answer to questions from the Commission, Ms. Goce stated that Dr. Caplin owns the subject property, employee hours are staggered, there is already a director for the center, and that there will be three employees for the center. V Planning Commission Meeting June 29, 1994 Page 3 Commissioner Cook expressed concern with traffic. In answer to questions from Mr. Harvey, Ms. Goce stated that the garage employee m ent to eelll be used for car will be parked storage.at thehe daylso carencenter. that only one emp Y No one appeared in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Chairman Mims stated that she was opposed to "AB" zoning. Commissioner Serna pointed out that the garage apartment in the rear cannot be rented. of the Commissioner Perez expressed concern for the safety children in the neighborhood because of the additional traffic. Mr. Harvey informed the Commission that ictr s Ctaff' senterofeeling that this is not the only place that a day a a fence is being located. Hannoted that the d pointed out thati there des ahas ato be te a a sight triangle at installed,the corner for visibility. Staff was also concerned about the sv safety of the children in the neighborhood. In answer to a question from Commissioner Cook, Mr. Harvey enerated from the subject property. He noted o per uld boutings,dwhichthat per day would include deliveries, he was concerned that if approved, other Commissioner Serna commented that while he felt thane thewe intentions were good, for similar zoning. propertiesso edlda be encouraged oun to apply also concerned about the amount of traffic that the neighbors would have to tolerate. for Motion by Cook, seconded by Perez, that this application "AB" Professional Office District be forwarded to the City Council passed with Perez, Serna and Mims voting aye, and B with the rezi, commendation that that it be denied. Motion Hall, Me Hall, Meinrath and Taylor being absent. NSW PLATS Consideration of plats as described on attached addendum. CObipRBHBNSIVE PLAN Mr. Robert Payne, Sr. Planner, reviewed revised Policy Statement H.3 regarding protectionthe ent iepobn help Neighborhood the. The purpose of the Policy r. r.r Planning Commission Meeting June 29, 1994 Page 4 neighborhood from expansion of existing ., cet^" commercial businesses. Although the future land use and zoninc Ape indicate low intensity professional office, the Policy Stat lent suggests that if property owners wish to pursue rezoni::j to a more restrictive district for protection on their neighborhood (large tracts at least 1/2 block in size) , Staff would assist them. Chairman Mims opened the public hearing and invited citizens to comment. Ms. Amanda Martinez of the Spohn Neighborhood Area Association made comments about the draft Southeast Area Development Plan. The Association agrees with the downgrading of Elizabeth Street from an arterial to a collector street, and with the plan objective of protecting residential neighborhoods. The Association, however, did not agree with the rewording of Policy Statement 3.3, or the proposed land use of low intensity professional office (single and multi-family area also allowed) for the area. She indicated that the Association felt that the Policy Statement did not help protect or preserve the neighborhood. Staff indicated that rezoning to a more restrictive residential district was not proposed for several reasons: - Very few owner-occupied dwellings exist in the area, therefore, down zoning would likely not be desired by most of the property owners. Down zoning would have the effect of reducing the number of uses these properties could be used for; • The market for medical related uses is strong in the area due to the presence of Spohn Hospital. Many of the properties east of Fifth Street have converted from single-family and are now medical related uses. As properties east of Fifth Street are filled up, the subject properties are likely to have more pressure on them for conversion to a non-residential use; - The professional office district is the lowest intensity non-residential zoning district and is designed not to be offensive to adjacent residential land use. Several other Southeast items were discussed. These items included policies regarding a better connection with Third Street and Santa Fe. Staff related comments from the Spohn Management Staff, in that Spohn was generally in agreement with the idea, but did not want to commit to a detailed plan for realigning Third and Santa Fe Streets at this time. Staff recommended deleting the graphic detailing this realignment, and provided some rewording of the statement. V Planning Commission Meeting June 29, 1994 Page 5 Motion by Cook, seconded by Canales, and passed with Taylor, Hall and Meinrath being absent, that the Southeast Area Development Plan, with revisions, be forwarded to City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. OTHER MATTERS Mr. Harvey informed the Commission of the following City Council action: - Second and Final Reading of Ordinance annexing a 7 .65 acre tract of land comprised of public and railroad right-of-way. Annexation has been completed, and property is now within the City Limits. - Proposed amendments to billboard regulations. The Highway Beautification Ordinance was amended and passed on the second reading. - C394-2 - City of Corpus Christi This zoning application was delayed. Property owners need to be renotified, and the request re- advertised in the newspaper. A new public hearing date has been scheduled for July 19, 1994. 1293-2 - Dorothy Wilde This zoning application will be acted upon in September. - 394-4 - Camden Property Trust - Second and Final Reading Approved. MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED Mr. Harvey reminded the Commission that disclosures forms must be turned in to the City Secretary's office by 4:45 p.m. on July 29, 1994. If forme are not turned in, it could result in automatic termination from the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Canales, seconded by Cook, and passed with Taylor, Hall and Meinrath being absent, that the minutes of June 15, 1994 be approved. Planning Commission Meeting June 29, 1994 Page 6 Motion by Cook, seconded by Canales, -^9 papa^ with Taylor, Hall and Meinrath being absent, that the minutes iay 4, 1994 ,e corrected as follows: First paragraph under Comprehensive Plan, page 10, del to the second sentence, "He added that a meeting has ta :en place with the Spohn Area Residents Association which included Traffic Engineering Staff. " Replace with, "He added Staff has discussed the plan with representatives from both the Spohn Area Residents Association and with the Spohn Hospital Management Staff. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. // /// i irve a — Brandol M. Harvey, A A, AICP Marcia Cooper Director of Planning and Development Recording Secretary Executive Secretary to Planning Commission fit �J Planning Commission Meeting June 29, 1994 Page 7 NEW PLATS Addendum to minutes of consideration of plats. Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on the following plats, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. 1. 069464-P24 Allen Tract, Block 1. Lot 1 (Final - 2 .65 acres) Located west of Flour Bluff Drive, north of Glenoak Drive Owner - John R. & Tracy R. Allen Engineer - Shearer, Plog & Associates, Inc. 2. 069466-P25 Country Estates Subdivision Unit 2, Block 2, Lots 20, 21 & 22 (Preliminary - 2 acres) Located southwest of Hearn Road, northwest of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Owner - Rickie C. & Rhonda S. Roberts Engineer - Jamie Jo Pyle 3 . 069467-P26 Country Estates Subdivision Unit 2, Block 2, Lot 21 (Final - 0.36 acre) Located southwest of Hearn Road, northwest of the Missouri Pacific Railroad Owner - Rickie C. & Rhonda S. Roberts Engineer - Jamie Jo Pyle 4. 069471-P28 Laguna Estates Unit Two (Final - 4.48 acres) Located north of Purdue Road and east of Waldron Road Owner - John Wranosky, Trustee Engineer - Shearer, Plog & Associates 5. 069477-NP45 Rodd Field Industrial Park, Block 1, Lot 2 (Final Replat - 1.00 acre) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard, east of Road "A" Owner - C-Scapes Engineer - Shearer, Plog & Associates, Inc. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Planning Commission Meeting June 29, 1994 Page 8 Motion by Canales, seconded by Serna, and passed with Taylor, Hall and Meinrath being absent, that the above plats be approved as submitted. 6 . 069470-P27 Kina's Crossing Future Units (Preliminary - 250 acres) Located south of the intersection of South Staples Street (FM 2444) with Yorktown Boulevard Owner - TRT Development Engineer - Urban Chairman Mims stated that Staff received a letter from the owner' s engineer requesting that this plat be tabled. Mr. Gunning indicated that Staff recommends that this plat be tabled. Motion by Cook, seconded by Canales and passed with Taylor, Hall and Meinrath being absent, that this plat be tabled. (H493MC)