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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 05/05/1993 i MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL MAY 5, 1993 - 6 :30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Mime, Chairman Lamont Taylor, Vice Chairman Michael Bertuzzi Robert Canales Laurie Cook Ralph Hall Lupe Longoria Sylvia Perez STAFF PRESENT: Brandol M. Harvey, AIA, AICP Director of Planning and Development Marcia Cooper, Recording Secretary Nelda Pena, Recording Secretary Michael Gunning, Senior Planner Norbert Hart, Assistant City Attorney Ezequiel Elizondo, Director, Community Development Cris Gorham, Community Development Administrator JoAnn Dominguez, Administrative Assistant Community Development 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 Cameron Custom Homes, Inc. : 593-1 REQUEST: From "A-2" Apartment House District to "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District on portion of Lots 26 and 27, Section 6, and portion of Lots 2 and 3, Section 7, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, fronting along the south side of Chicago Drive and along the north side of Oso Parkway. Mr. Gunning described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the applicant is requesting a zoning change from "A-2" Apartment House District to "R-1B" One- family Dwelling District to develop an 11.3 acre, 49 unit single- family subdivision to be known as Camelot Estates. The property is currently undeveloped. SCANNED • Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 1993 Page 2 Mr. Gunning summarized the Staff report, informing the Commission of applicable Policy Statements, and quoted from the Southside Area Development Plan. The existing "A-2" Apartment House District permits single- family development. However the "R-1B" District is more protective of the proposed single-family subdivision. The subdivision is located along Chicago Drive, a local Street, and Oso Parkway, a collector street. A preliminary plat consistent with the rezoning is being processed. This site is adjacent to an "R-1B" District to the northwest and an "R-iB" and "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to the east. The "R-1B" District to the east is currently under construction as a 42 lot single-family development. An "R-1B" District on the subject property would be a logical extension of the adjacent residential districts. When the "B-1" District property to the southeast develops, a screening fence between the commercial and residential areas must be installed. Mr. Gunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . Four notices were mailed, none were returned in favor or in opposition. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Dan Urban, Urban Engineering, appeared, representing the applicant. He stated that the proposed development will be an extension of King's Court, and will be totally developed with single-family residences. No one appeared in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Canales, seconded by Hall, and passed unanimously, that this application for "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. NEW PLATS Consideration of plats as described on attached addendum. DISCUSSION AND RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON FY94/94 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION Chairman Mims opened the discussion on Item 3, discussion and reconsideration of recommendation on FY93 Community Development Block Grant funds to City Council for adoption. Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 1993 Page 3 Kelly Elizondo, Director of Community Development, briefed the Planning Commission on the defeat of the Economic Stimulus Package in the Senate and the impact it had on the proposed program for FY93 . Mr. Elizondo advised that only $5, 817,500 will be available for programming. Mr. Elizondo explained that the City Council had rescheduled their public hearing from May 4th to May 11th which would allow the Planning Commission to reconsider their initial recommendation. Referring to projects 46 and 50, Ethel Eyerly Community Center, Lindale and Greenwood Senior Centers parking lots (combined funds total $154, 000) , Chairman Mims requested that Staff explain the reason for their recommendation, and Mr. Elizondo replied that Staff felt because there has been a significant amount of money invested into these projects, a commitment exists to finalize and complete the facilities. Mr. Elizondo also commented on the importance to provide the appropriate amount of funding for the parking lots. In response to Chairman Mims question regarding project 12, Relocation, Mr. Elizondo responded that Staff has combined this project with project 8, Demolition/Relocation, and stated that as many families that could be assisted with these funds would be helped. Chairman Mims referred to project 16, Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc. , and expressed concern with the materials that were stored in the building that Metro Ministries is proposing to purchase that will be disposed of using CDBG funds. Chairman Mims inquired what other funds the agency had, and Commissioner Hall responded that he recalled that representatives from the agency stated they could acquire the property with $100, 000; he stated that he felt very strongly about this and felt it was a step in the right direction. Relative to project 16, Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc. , Commissioner Meinrath commented that she felt it was very important for the agency to be located on a major artery of the city. In response to a question regarding project 39, Memorial Medical Center' s primary care center, Mr. Elizondo replied that Staff recommends funding for this project excluding the land purchase. Commissioner Taylor commented on the amount of funds being allocated to "City" projects, and Mr. Elizondo replied that the targeted service recipients are the same low to moderate income individuals and families. Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 1993 Page 4 Commissioner Taylor commented that would like to see more funds going towards human services. Chairman Mims requested more information on Staff's recommendation for project 42, Nueces County Community Action Agency, and Mr. Elizondo explained that Staff is considering several options: possibly using existing public land to relocate the Tex Mex Depot, obtaining a loan with a local bank and using the $60, 000 to renovate the building with the borrowed funds. In response to Chairman Mims request for background information on project 48, Hilltop Senior Center, Mr. Elizondo replied that the City is currently leasing space from the County. W. Thomas Utter, Group Manager - Development Services expressed that the parking lots at the senior centers are utilized by a very important sector of our population. Mr. Utter suggested funding $54, 000 for a preliminary feasibility study and architectural design for a new Hilltop Senior Center and the remaining $100, 000 to be utilized at the three existing facilities for the needed parking. Referring to project 16, Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Commissioner Hall stated that he felt it was more important to allocate money to this project than using $100,000 for parking lots. Commissioner Hall made the motion to recommend $100, 000 for Metro Ministries, seconded by Canales and passed by the following vote: Mims, Taylor, Canales, Hall, Longoria, Meinrath and Perez voting "Aye" , Cook and Bertuzzi abstaining. Motion by Meinrath, seconded by Canales, and passed with Canales, Hall, Longoria, Meinrath, Perez, Taylor and Mims voting aye, and Cook and Bertuzzi abstaining, that the following projects be forwarded to the City Council, with the recommendation that they be funded by Commuity Development Block Grant: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENNDATION FY93 CDBG PROGRAM Proiect # Proiect & Description Recommendation 1 Ada Wilson Center $159, 170 7 Code Enforcement $70, 000 8 Demolition/Relocation $150,000 9 Emergency Repair Program $800,000 10 General Administration $365, 000 11 Rehabilitation Services $654, 000 13 Single Family Rehabilitation Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 1993 Page 5 Loan Program/Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program $1, 000, 000 16 Corpus Christi Metro Ministries $100, 000 22 Wynn Seale School Area Streets Phase II $500, 000 27 Gulf Coast Council of La Raza $150, 000 30 Kids of Neighborhood $317, 500 39 Memorial Medical Center $455,000 41 Neighborhood Center of Corpus Christi $57, 000 42 Nueces County Community Action Agency $60, 830 48 Hilltop Senior Citizens Center $54, 000 52 Senior Community Services Central Kitchen renovations $110, 000 54 Zavala Senior Center/ Joe Garza Community Center Exp. $750, 000 55 Planning Department $65, 000 OTHER MATTERS Mr. Harvey informed Planning Commission of City Council action as follows: "HC" Zoning - Approved Mr. Harvey stated that City Staff will have to start administering the new regulations. He informed the Commission that the Landmark Commission and Staff are continuing their property surveys for 6-12 months to determine which properties should be initiated for "H-C" zoning. MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED Mr. Harvey reminded the Commission that Staff wanted to schedule a retreat after new Commissioners were appointed to the Commission, and now is the time to do so. He suggested a Saturday in June, as a good time. After discussion by the Commissioners, there was a consensus to schedule the retreat for June 19, 1993 . EXCUSED ABSENCES None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Hall, seconded by Canales, and passed unanimously, Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 1993 Page 6 that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1993 be approved. * * * * * * * • * * * * Mr. Tom Utter, Group Manager for Development Services, updated the Commission on land acquisition along the Oso. He stated that 1e City has acquired the railroad tracks from Greenwood Drive to e Naval Air Station, which allows the 5-lane roadway along Holly -:sd to be built, and which is already funded. This purchase will also allow a hike and bike pathway across the Oso, which will tie in directly with the Oso Parkway. Land for the Southside Sewer Treatment Plant has been purchased, also approximately 1 mile along the Oso Parkway. Mr. Utter made comments regarding the Hans Sutter Park. • * * * • • * * * • * * ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Bra dol M. "ley Marcia Cooper � Director of Planning U Recording Secretary Executive Secretary to Planning Commission iq4 ? — Nelda Pena Recording Secretary Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 1993 Page 7 NEW PLATS Addendum to minutes of consideration of plats. 1. 039319-NP12 Lexington Plaza, Block B, Lot 26R (Final replat - 2 .239 acres) Located south of South Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358) west of Weber Road (FM 43) Owner - Baldev Bhata Engineer - Griffith & Brundrett 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 unanimously, that this plat be approved. 2 . 039328-NP16 Nueces Towne West, Block 3, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Final replat - 38.52 acres) Located west of D.S. Highway 37 and south of FM 624 . Owner - Wade Walker and TCI Realty Investment Company Engineer - Gunter Mr. Gunning stated that this plat is ready for Planning Commission' s approval with one change, to show the entire easement on the west side. Mr. Harvey stated that the proposed plat shows an easement that is mis-drawn on the proposed plat. This easement has been given to the City of Robstown and the Nueces County Water Improvement District #3 which the City of Corpus Christi does not have the right to close. The proposed plat should be corrected to show the corrected existing easement. Mr. Joe Giasso, Doucet & Associates, engineers for this project, appeared and stated that the 15' easement shown belongs to the City of Robstown, and they are in the process of working with the City of Robstown to vacate the easement before recording the plat. Mr. Harvey indicated that when that easement is closed, the property will have to be replatted, showing the easement closed. Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 1993 Page 8 Mr. Giasso stated that they would like to show the easement as closed on the proposed plat before the Commission. Mr. Harvey stated that the applicant was advised some time ago that there are two sets of easements with the City of Corpus Christi, the City of Robstown and the Nueces County Water Improvement District No. 3 . The Planning Commission can take action at this meeting only on what is in place. When permission is granted from the City of Robstown and the Water Improvement District, then the closed easement can be reflected on the plat. Vice Chairman Taylor clarified that the property will have to be replatted after the easements have been removed from the plat. Mr. Harvey stated that since the easement has nothing to do with the City of Corpus Christi, and the City has no need for them, should the owner get quit claim deeds or approval from the other entities, then perhaps there can be a condition by the Planning Commission stating that should they be forthcoming prior to recordation, then the plat can be recorded with the easement deleted. If the closure of the easement takes place after the plat is recorded, then the property owner can re-record the plat, without coming back to the Commission. No one appeared in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Hall, seconded by Meinrath, and passed unanimously, that this plat be approved with the condition that the easement may be deleted upon evidence of closure. 3 . 039332-P14 Calallen Townsite, Block 14, Lot 7A & Block 19, Lot lA (Final replat - 2 .85 acres) Located between Middle Lane and West Buckhorn Street, west of Leopard Street (Interstate Highway 37) Owner - Calallen Baptist Church Engineer - Shearer, Plog & Associates, Inc. Mr. Gunning stated that the owner' s engineer is requesting that this plat be tabled for two weeks, to provide time for working out an arrangement to close the 60 foot wide easement retained in a previous street closing ordinance through a portion of this property. Staff recommends approval. Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 1993 Page 9 Motion by Canales, seconded by Perez, and passed unanimously, that this plat be tabled for two weeks. 4. 049434-P15 Nueces Garden No. 2, Lot 33-8 (Final replat - 0.47 acre) Located south of Starlite Lane, east of Violet Road (FM 2292) Owner - Allen & Hedrick Properties, Inc. Engineer - Shearer, Plog & Associates, Inc. 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 Perez, and passed unanimously, that this plat be approved. 5. 059338-NP21 Camelot Estates (Preliminary plat - 11.36 acres) Located between the Oso Parkway and Chicago Drive, west of South Staples Street (FM 2444) Owner - Cameron Custom Homes, Inc. Engineer - Urban Mr. Gunning stated that there were no conditions remaining on this plat, and Staff recommends approval as submitted. In answer to a question from Chairman Mims, Mr. Gunning indicated that property within the flood zone will not be developed. No one appeared in favor or in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Canales, seconded by Taylor, and passed unanimously, that this plat be approved. Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 1993 Page 10 6 . 059340-NP23 Refinery Terminal Fire Company Unit 1, O.C.L. (Final plat - 9 .279 acres) Located east of Carbon Plant Road between McKenzie Road and the Nueces River Owner - Port of Corpus Christi & Refinery Terminal Fire Company Engineer - Shiner, Moseley & Associates, Inc. Mr. Gunning stated that the owner' s engineer is requesting that this plat be tabled in order to comply with the current request of Engineering Services. Staff recommends that this plat be tabled for two weeks, Motion by Taylor, seconded by Canales, and passed unanimously, that this plat be tabled for two weeks. (E345MC)