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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 02/23/1994 H MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL FEBRUARY 23, 1994 - 6:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Mime, Chairman Lamont Taylor, Vice Chairman Robert Canales Laurie Cook Alma Meinrath Richard Serna MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael Bertuzzi Ralph Hall Sylvia Perez STAFF PRESENT: Brandol M. Harvey, AIA, AICP, Director of Planning and Development Marcia Cooper, Recording Secretary Michael Gunning, Sr. Planner CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mims called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. , and welcomed new Commission member Richard Serna to the Planning Commission. She described the procedure to be followed. PUBLIC HEARING NEW ZONING Kids of the Neighborhood: 294-3 REQUEST: From "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District in Southmoreland Block 10, Lots 4 and 5, located on the south side of Clemmer Street, approximately 150 feet west of Lewis Street. Mr. Gunning described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the applicant is requesting a zoning change to provide off-site parking for child care center employees. The property is currently occupied by two single-family residences on separate lots. Mr. Gunning summarized the Staff Report, informing the Commission of applicable Policy Statements. The applicant, Kids of the Neighborhood, operated by the Christ Lutheran Church, is requesting a change of zoning to "B-1" SCANNED Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 2 Neighborhood Business District on Lots 4, and 5 for purposes of constructing an employee parking lot for the child care center. The subject lots are located in the Southmoreland Subdivision, which is predominantly zoned "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District. The "R-2" District allows 14 .52 dwelling units per acre, and is traditionally used for duplex and townhome developments. The neighborhood is developed with a mix of single-family homes and residences with detached apartments. The subject lots are presently occupied by single-family dwellings, which the applicant plans to remove. Single-family residences abut the property on the west and east sides. The adjacent land uses to the south consist of one lot with two dwellings, a vacant lot, and a single-family residence. The primary use is the church, with the child care center as an accessory use. The main church building fronts on Ayers and Clemmer Street (Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 10 - zoned "B-4" District) . The Church also owns 8 lots abutting to the east (Lots 7-9; 15-19) with Lot 19 located caddy-corner to the proposed parking area. The applicant was unable to purchase Lot 6 which separates the existing parking from their proposed parking. If the subject lots abutted the church property, the proposed parking lot would not have been classified as off-site parking. Off-site parking requires at least "B-1" District. Approval of "B-1" District on an interior lot of a residential neighborhood would set a precedent for future non-residential rezoning requests. The subject lots are approximately 650 feet east of Ayers Street, an arterial that has been developed as a commercial corridor. The existing "B-4" District zoning delineation should remain intact to protect this neighborhood from commercial encroachment. The child care center seeks only authorization to expand their parking which can be accommodated through a special permit. The parking area' s adverse impact on adjacent residences can be buffered by the required landscaping and a screening fence requirement set out as a special permit condition. Given the long tenure of the Church' s presence in this area, as well as the day care center, the neighborhood should not be adversely affected by the expanded parking. Mr. Gunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . Thirty three notices were mailed, one was returned in favor and one in opposition. Staff recommends denial of "B-1" V Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 3 Neighborhood Business District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a special permit for an off-site parking lot subject to the following conditions: 1) USE: The only use authorized by this special permit other than the basic "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District uses is an off-site parking lot associated with the child care center and church located to the west; 2) SCREENING FENCE; a standard screening fence shall be installed along the south, east, and west property lines with the screening fence not exceeding three (3) feet in height within the front twenty (20) feet. The screening fence must be installed within one (1) year of the date of this ordinance. Mr. Henry Naw, Chairman of the Board, Rids of the Neighborhood, appeared and stated that they need additional easily accessible space for parking for the day-care center. He added that parking would primarily be for staff of the day care center, and the property would be maintained and landscaped in accordance with the ordinance. Mr. Naw felt that it would be an improvement to the area. In answer to questions from Chairman Mims, Mr. Naw indicated that they could let a contract for construction within 3-4 weeks, and it is not feasible to purchase Lot 6 at this time. In answer to questions from Commissioners, Mr. Naw stated that the houses will be moved, and not demolished; the parking lot will also be used by the Church; and that the majority of the parents using the day care center live in the neighborhood, or go to school at Del Mar College. Mr. Oscar Dodier, 130 Watson, appeared in favor of a special permit, but was opposed to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. The public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Canales, 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, and in lieu thereof, approval of a special permit for an off-site parking lot subject to the following conditions: 1) USE: The only use authorized by this special permit other than the basic "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District uses is an off-site parking lot associated with the child care center and church located to the west; Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 4 2) SCREENING FENCE; a standard screening fence shall be installed along the south, east, and west property lines with the screening fence not exceeding three (3) feet in height within the front twenty (20) feet. The screening fence must be installed within one (1) year of the date of this ordinance. Motion passed with Canales, Cook, Meinrath, Serna, Taylor and Mims voting aye, and Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent. NEW PLATS Consideration of plats as described on attached addendum. OTHER_ MATTERS None. MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED Mr. Harvey informed the Commission that there will be a work session at the next regular Planning Commission meeting on the Southeast Area Development Plan. A public hearing will be scheduled in the future. The Planning Commission will also consider two contractual annexations at the next regular meeting. Commissioner Cook asked Staff to let her know the dates of the Community Development Block Grant meetings. Chairman Mims referred to the Financial Statement that was mailed to Planning Commissioners, and reminded them to complete it and return it to the City Secretary's Office. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Mims had questions about the February 9, 1994 minutes, and Mr. Harvey advised that they can be corrected. Motion by Cook, seconded by Taylor, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 1994 be approved as corrected. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. 410 V Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 5 randol M. Halve AIA, ICP Marcia Cooper Director of Planning and Development Recording Secretary Executive Secretary to Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 6 NEW PLATS Addendum to minutes of consideration of plats. 1. 029412-P8 Perry' s Estates, Block 1, Lots 26-32 (Preliminary - 3 .860 acres) Located east of Dove Lane and south of Graham Road Owner - H.E. Savoy Engineer - Bass & Welsh Mr. Gunning stated that the owner's engineer has requested that this plat be tabled. Motion by Cook, seconded by Taylor, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent that this plat be tabled. 2. 029413-P9 Perry's Estates, Block 1, Lots 26 & 27 (Final - 1.001 acres) Located east of Dove Lane and south of Graham Road Owner - H.E. Savoy Engineer - Bass & Welsh Mr. Gunning stated that the owner's engineer has requested that this plat be tabled. Motion by Cook, seconded by Taylor, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent that this plat be tabled. 3 . 029414-P10 Village At The Lakes Unit 2 (Final - 7 .56 acres) Located east of Everhart Road between Yorktown Boulevard and Cedar Pass Drive Owner - Braselton Land Venture, Inc. Engineer - Urban Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. V iJ Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 7 Motion by Taylor, seconded by Cook, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. 4. 029415-NP5 Bay View Addition, Block 15, Lot 11C (Final replat - 0 .128 acre) Located north of Morgan Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets Owner - Eleazar G. Leal & Mary Leal Engineer - Horacio Oliveira Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Canales, seconded by Taylor, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. 5. 029416-NP6 Beach Portion, Block 12, Lot lA (Final reDlat - 1.177 acres) Located north of Lawrence Street between Chaparral Street and Mesquite Street Owner - City of Corpus Christi, Texas Engineer - Horacio Oliveira Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Canales, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. 6. 029418-NP8 Dusty Hills Subdivision (Preliminary - 27.558 acres) Located north of South Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358) between Prince Drive and Clare Street Owner - Dusty Durrill Engineer - Urban Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 8 Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Serna, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. 7 . 029419-NP9 Dusty Hills Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1 (Final - 7.07 acres) Located north of South Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358) between Prince Drive and Clare Street Owner - Dusty Durrill Engineer - Urban Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Cook, seconded by Taylor, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. 8. 029421-NP10 Goldston Addition, Block 1, Lots lA & 1B - O.C.L. (Final replat - 3 .120 acres) Located south of Up River Road and east of Goldston Road (County Road 51-1A) Owner - J.W. Cooper, Attorney In Fact Engineer - Goldston Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Cook, seconded by Canales, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. V Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 9 9. 029423-NP11 Missouri Improvement Co. Tract, Block 8, Lots 2A & 2B (Final replat - 1.423 acre) Located south of Lipan Street and east of N. Port Avenue Owner - Jack H. Scholl Engineer - Urban Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Cook, seconded by Taylor, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. 10. 029424-NP12 Nueces Towne West, Block 3, Lots 3A & 38 (Final replat - 1.359 acres) Located south of FM 624 and west of U.S. Highway 77 Owner - Q.U.O.P. Inc. & Red Line Burgers, Inc. Engineer - Maverick Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Meinrath, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. 11. 029426-NP13 San Remo Unit 1 - O.C.L. (Final - 25.06 acres) Located east of Airline Road, south of Saratoga Boulevard Owner - D&E Development, Inc. Engineer - Urban Mr. Gunning stated that the owner' s engineer has requested that this plat be tabled. '., ..r Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 10 Motion by Cook, seconded by Taylor, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent that this plat be tabled. 12 . 029427-NP14 Saratoga Industrial Place Unit 2, Block 2, Lots 5A & 6A (Final replat - 1.092 acres) Located southwest of Robertson Drive, south of Saratoga Boulevard Owner - Dennis Seal Engineer - Naismith Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Cook, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. 13 . 029428-NP15 Washburn Meadows Unit 1, Lots 2A & 4A (Final replat - 3 .27 acres) Located southwest of South Staples Street, southeast of Weber Road Owner - Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Engineer - Shearer, Plog & Associates Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Taylor, seconded by Cook, and passed with Bertuzzi, Hall and Perez being absent, that this plat be approved. VW Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 1994 Page 11 TABLED PLATS A. 1193108-NP62 Gatz Addition - O.C.L. (San Patricio County (Final - 22 .226 acres) Located between County Road 66 and 66A and the Nueces Bay, west of County Road 75, extended, approximately three (3) miles west of the City limits of Portland, Texas, San Patricio County. B. 039326-P11 The Lakes Unit 7 (Final replat - 18.06 acres) Located south of Yorktown Boulevard and west of Oso Parkway Mr. Gunning stated that these plats should remain on the table. No action was taken, and the plate remained on the table. (H433MC)