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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 01/29/1992 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL JANUARY 29 , 1992 - 6 :30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Mims, Chairman Mike Karm, Vice Chairman Ralph Hall Alma Meinrath Jake Sanchez William Sanderson Lamont Taylor Ro Wickham STAFF PRESENT: Brandol M. Harvey, AIA, AICP Director of Planning and Development Marcia Cooper, Recording Secretary Michael Gunning, Senior City Planner Ruben Perez, Assistant City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mims called the meeting to order at 6 : 30 P.M. , and described the procedure to be followed. She stated that she had received a letter from Mr. W.L. Tagliabue requesting that Application 192-5 Bishop Rene H. Gracida be postponed until February 12, 1992 . Motion by Sanderson, seconded by Taylor that this application be tabled for two weeks . Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING NEW ZONINGS Acetylene Oxygen Company: 192-6 REQUEST: From "B-4" General Business District to "I-3" Heavy Industrial District on Lot 16, Ebony Acres, located on the southwest corner of Leopard and Lantana Streets . Mr. Gunning described the land use and zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the applicant is requesting "I-3" Heavy Industrial District to operate a welder's supply store which includes aboveground storage tanks for nonflammable liquids and refilling of cylinders used for welding. The property is currently occupied by a vacant service station. SCAWN ED Planning Commission Meeting January 29, 1992 Page 2 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 a change of zoning to "I-3" Heavy Industrial District in order to install aboveground storage tanks for nonflammable liquids. Staff initially advised the applicant that an "I-3" District and Zoning Board of Adjustment approval of Objectionable Uses (Section 21-3 of the Zoning Ordinance) was required to allow the storage of nonflammable liquids, as well as storage of acetylene. After further review and discussion with the Fire Department and Building Inspection, it has been determined that the proposed uses do not fall under the objectionable use category and that "I-2" Light Industrial District would be appropriate. The storage tanks are an accessory use to the proposed welders supply store that will front Leopard Street. The storage tanks are to contain liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide, and used to fill the cylinders for welders . The subject property has frontage along Leopard Street, an arterial, and Lantana Street, a collector. It is bordered by "B-4" General Business District on the north, east, and west and by an "I-3" District on the south side. The Westside Area Development Plan recommends that the frontage along Leopard Street develop with commercial uses and the area behind develop with light industrial uses . The applicant proposes to remove the existing vacant service station and construct a new structure with the commercial portion of the business fronting Leopard Street. The aboveground storage tanks are located outside towards the rear of the property behind the building. The applicant has stated that the two tanks designated for storage of liquid oxygen and nitrogen will contain 3,000 gallons each and have dimensions of 15 to 20 feet in height with an 8 foot diameter. The third tank designated for carbon dioxide has a 20 ton capacity and dimensions of 20 feet in length and 8' in diameter. In Staff's opinion, the entire subject property does not require an "I-2" District. Based on discussions with the applicant, the front 115 feet can retain its "B-4" District, which complies with the Westside Area Development Plan's land use recommendation, and the remaining 176 feet be rezoned "I-2" . Mr. Gunning read to the Commission the pros and cons of this application from the Staff Report (copy on file) . Ten notices were mailed. One notice was returned from the owner of the property. Staff recommends denial of the "I-3" District and approval of the "I-2" District on the rear 176 feet of Lot 6 . • Planning Commission Meeting January 29 , 1992 Page 3 Mr. Ernie Villareal, Vice President In Charge of Sales, Acetylene Oxygen Company, appeared and stated that they desire to build a retail welding and supply house. They are requesting "I-3" or "I-2" zoning because they will sell gases which will be filled on location. These gases will not be flammable. He added that the front portion of the property will be used for a retail store. No one appeared in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Commissioner Sanchez was in favor of a special permit. He felt that if "I-2" zoning was approved on a portion of the subject property, it would open the door for similar type zoning, and also the remaining portion of the subject property could be rezoned to industrial. Mr. Harvey responded that a special permit is an alternative, and it would protect the zoning line should the proposed use fail. The land use plan was seeking to retain the street frontage as commercial and allow industrial to develop in the rear. A special permit would be more protective of the land use plan and of the neighborhood. Mr. Villareal stated that they have no objection to a special permit. He pointed out that there are several welding businesses in the area. Motion by Sanderson, seconded by Sanchez, that "I-3" Heavy Industrial District be denied, and in lieu thereof that a special permit be granted on the rear 176 feet of the property to store inert gas . Motion tied with Sanchez, Sanderson, Taylor and Mims voting aye, Hall, Meinrath, Wickham and Karm voting nay. Commissioner Wickham was in favor of Staff's recommendation in the written report, pointing out that the subject property is in an industrial area. Motion by Hall, seconded by Wickham that this application for "I-3" Heavy Industrial District be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be denied, and in lieu thereof that "I-2" Light Industrial District be approved on the rear 176 feet. Motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission Meeting January 29, 1992 Page 4 Mr. H.C. Kaffie: 192-7 REQUEST: From A-1" Apartment House District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lot 4, Block 1, Doddridge Tract, located on the southwest corner of Agnes and S. Carancahua Streets . Mr. Harvey stated that Staff could shorten the presentation on this zoning application, if the Planning Commission so desired, as there was no one present in the audience to address this application, and Commissioners have been furnished a Staff Report. Commissioner Wickham requested that the slides be shown. Commissioners concurred. Mr. Gunning reviewed the slides and stated that 12 notices were mailed, three were returned in favor and none in opposition. Staff recommends approval. The request is consistent with the South Central Area Development Plan. Mr. Charles Kaffie, 25 Hewitt Drive appeared and stated that he desires the zoning change to convert the multi-family dwelling into a professional office building. The existing structure has been in existence for at least 42 years . No one appeared in opposition, and the public hearing was declared closed. Motion by Karm, seconded by Sanderson, that this application for "AB" Professional Office District be forwarded to the City Council with the recommendation that it be approved. Motion passed unanimously. NEW PLATS Consideration of plats as described on attached addendum. TABLED ZONING 1) 1291-1 Mr. W.G. Bates: "B-1" to "B-4" Located on the west corner of Burleson Avenue and Timon Boulevard Chairman Mims indicated that Mr. Bates has withdrawn his application from further consideration. Planning Commission Meeting January 29, 1992 Page 5 OTHER MATTERS Discussion ensued about proper zoning for the Lady Lex. Mr. Harvey indicated that there has not been a detailed analysis as to where the ship will be moored. Mr. Perez indicated that Staff has been instructed to look into this matter. Commission instructed Staff to do whatever is needed, but cautioned them not to wait until the last minute. MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED None. EXCUSED ABSENCE None. * * * * * * * * * * * * Chairman Mims stated that Elizabeth Hoelscher is no longer serving on the Planning Commission, due to her election to the Del Mar Board of Regents . Mr. Perez explained that when a Commissioner files for office, his/her service is terminated at that time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Sanderson, seconded by Taylor, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 19. 92 be approved. Motion passed with Sanchez and Karm abstaining. CITY COUNCIL ACTION OF ZONING CASES Mr. Harvey indicated that Application 192-2 Mr. Wilson Pickering and Application 192-3 Mr. Bill R. Brady have been withdrawn by the applicants . * * * * * * * * * * * * In response to Chairman Mims, Mr. Harvey indicated that Staff is hoping to schedule a public hearing on the Port/Airport/Violet Area Development Plan before the end of March. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sanderson, seconded by Karm that the meeting be adjourned at 7 :20 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission Meeting January 29 , 1992 Page 6 7(>/ 7 - 10(' Brandol M. arvey Marcia Cooper J Director of Planning and Development Recording Secretary Executive Secretary to Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting January 29, 1992 Page 7 NEW PLATS Addendum to minutes of consideration of plats . 1. 019203-NP1 Nelson Addition, Block 3, Lot 11 (Final Replat - 1 . 181 acres) Located east of Battlin' Buc Boulevard between Lipan Street and Up River Road Owner - Corpus Christi Independent School District Engineer - Govind & Associates, Inc. Mr. Gunning stated that there are 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 Sanderson, seconded by Taylor, that this plat be approved as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. (E183MC)