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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Board Of Adjustment - 05/22/1991 - Public Hearing • Yti City of Corpus Christi CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING COUNCIL CHAMBERS-CITY HALL MAY 22, 1991 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Walter DeVille, Chairman John Dykema, Vice Chairman Ramiro Gamboa August Meinrath Steve Ortmann BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT : Patrick Veteto STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan J. Corey, Zoning Coordinator Michael Gunning, Senior Planner Elizabeth Kay Butler, Senior Secretary Chairman DeVille opened the public hearing at 1:30 p.m. , in the Council Chambers at City Hall and explained the procedure to be followed. ************************************************************************* APPEAL NO. 2973 - Property located at 4243 S. Port The Board agreed to postpone action on Appeal No. 2973 until after Appeal No. 2974 since the applicant's representative was not present. ************************************************************************* APPEAL NO. 2974 - Property located at 2459 Rodd Field Road REQUEST: Application. by Cooper Outdoor Advertising, Inc. Lot 2, Block 1, Windbrook Subdivision, located in a B-i Neighborhood Business District to locate an 8' x 8' temporary directional sign. REPLIES RECEIVED IN FAVOR: 0 REPLIES RECEIVED IN OPPOSITION: 0 APPEARING IN FAVOR: Robert Whitehurst representing Cooper Outdoor Advertising Inc. APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the temporary placement of an 8' x 8' temporary directional sign be approved and that a site plan showing the location, elevation and dimensions of the sign be submitted to staff for their review prior to placement. SCANNED P.O. Box 9277 • Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277 • (512) 880-3000 City of Corpus Zoning Board Of Adjustment C1aTl ti May 22, 1991 %.".."010 Page 2 MOTION: Motion was made by Mr. Gamboa, seconded by Mr. Dykema and passed by a four to one vote to approve the request to locate an 8' x 8' temporary directional sign with the condition that a site plan showing the location and elevation be submitted for staff review before the sign is installed on Lot 2, Block 1, Windbrook Subdivision, 2459 Rodd Field Road, since the Board finds that in its opinion, as a matter of fact, such exception will not substantially affect adversely the uses of adjacent and neighboring property. NOTE: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the tape retained on file in the Building Inspection Department. ************************************************************************* The representative for Appeal No. 2973 had not arrived and was therefore postponed until after Appeal #2975. ************************************************************************* APPEAL NO. 2975 - Property located at 3003 W. Causeway REQUEST: Application by Al Harden representing Aqua Park Inc. Lots 1-12, Block 87, Brooklyn Subdivision located in a B-4, General Business District that the Board determine the proper zoning for a go-cart/bumper boat facility which is not specifically named in the Zoning Ordinance. REPLIES RECEIVED IN FAVOR: 0 REPLIES RECEIVED IN OPPOSITION: 0 APPEARING IN FAVOR: Al Harden, President, Aqua Park Inc. APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Staff is of the opinion that the I-2 zoning district is the most appropriate district for a go-cart type facility. MOTION: Motion was made and passed to table the appeal for one month in order to allow staff time to research and provide information to the Board regarding the appropriateness of a go-cart facility as a permitted use on other B-4 zoned areas within the City. NOTE: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the tape retained on file in the Building Inspection Department. ************************************************************************* APPEAL, NO. 2973 -. Property located at 4243 S. Port REQUEST: Application by Tony Bonilla, representing Portairs Furniture , 4.0 City of Corpus Zoning Board Of Adjustment Christi May 22, 1991 %."1i ..0 Page 3 Lot 1, Block A-5, Port-Ayers Suburban Center in an I-2, Light Industrial District to reduce the minimum required parking spaces from 44 to 13. REPLIES RECEIVED IN FAVOR: 0 REPLIES RECEIVED IN OPPOSITION: 0 APPEARING IN FAVOR: Tony Bonilla, representing Mr. Flores & Family Jesse Flores, General Manager, Portairs Furniture Serveriano Flores, Owner, Portairs Furniture APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Denial BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommended denial of this appeal in March and maintains that recommendation. Staff suggests that if the Board considers approval that it be conditioned on providing access to an additional parking area that exceeds the 300 foot distance from the subject property. MOTION: Motion was made by Mr. Gamboa, seconded by Mr. Meinrath to approve the request to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 44 to 13 on Lot 1, Block A-5, Port-Ayers Suburban Center, 4243 S. Port. Motion failed by a one to four vote. NOTE: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the tape retained on file in the Building Inspection Department. ************************************************************************* MISCELLANEOUS A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the prior meeting as submitted. At the request of the Board a moment of silent prayer was observed for the late Julius Rosenberg a Board member who passed away on May 19, 1991. A motion was made by Mr. Gamboa, seconded by Mr. Ortmann to elect Mr. John Dykema, Chairman by acclamation. A motion was then made by Mr. Dykema, scz.onded by Mr. Ortmann to elect Mr. Ramiro Gamboa, Vice Chairman by acclamation. The meeting was adjourned at 3:06 p.m. Lorenzo zalez, R..F✓. Building Official 10ZB-010.DOC