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Meeting Minutes Corpus Christi.TX 78401
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Planning Commission
Wednesday. October 14, 2020 4:00 PM Council Chambers
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
Chairman Baugh called the meeting to order and a quorum was established
with Commissioner Gonzalez and Vice Chairman Dibble absent.
H. PUBLIC COMMENT: For the record, Andrew Dimas, Development Services,
informed the Commission that written public comment forms were submitted for
item "9" and that he will read those into the record at time of presentation.
III. Approval of Absences: Commissioner Gonzalez
A motion was made by Commissioner Miller to approve the absence listed
above.The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zarghouni and the motion
passed.
IV. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Schroeder to approve item "1".The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Salazar-Garza and the motion passed.
1. 20-1242 Regular Meeting Minutes of September 30. 2020
V. Consent Public Hearing (Items A & B) - Discussion and Possible Action
Chairman Baugh asked Staff to present the Consent Agenda, items V.A,V.B&
V.C. Mr. Dimas read the Consent Agenda items into the record. Staff
recommends approval for Variance item "3",as stated in Staff's report, along
with the accompanying new plat, item "2",which satisfies all requirements of
the UDC;the Technical Review Committee recommends approval.
New Plat items "4, 5, 6&7"satisfy all requirements of the UDC/State Law and
the Technical Review Committee recommends approval. Staff also
recommends approval for New Zoning item "8"as stated in Staff's report. After
Staff's presentation, Chairman Baugh opened the floor for Commissioner
comments/questions.
After Commissioner questions concluded, Chairman Baugh opened the public
hearing. There being no further public comment, Chairman Baugh closed the
public hearing.A motion was made by Commissioner York to approve Staff's
recommendation for items "2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8&9"as presented.The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Schroeder and the motion passed with no
abstentions.
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A. Plats
New Plat with a Variance (Waiver)
2. 20-1243 20PL1080
BAYSIDE ACRES NO. 2, BLK 4. LOTS 6-A & 6-B (REPLAT - .48
ACRES)
Located north of Yorktown Blvd & west of Laguna Shores Road.
3. 20-1244 20PL1080 - SIDEWALK
BAYSIDE ACRES NO. 2. BLK 4, LOTS 6-A & 6-B (REPLAT - .48
ACRES).
Located north of Yorktown Blvd & west of Laguna Shores Road.
Request for a Plat Waiver of Sidewalk Construction Requirement in
Section 8.1.4 and Section 8.2.2 of the UDC.
New Plats
4. 20-1245 19PL1120
RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION UNIT 3 - (FINAL 11.74 ACRES)
Located east of Fred's Folly & south of Yorktown Boulevard.
5. 20-1246 20PL1087
ROYAL CREEK ESTATES UNIT 8 (FINAL - 10.54 ACRES)
Located east of Cimarron Road & north of Oso Parkway.
6. 20-1247 20PL1088
ROYAL CREEK UNIT 7 (FINAL - 12.116 ACRES)
Located south of Excalibur Road & north of Oso Creek.
7. 20-1248 20PL1092
BAY TERRACE NO. 2 ADDITION. BLOCK 703. LOT 12R (FINAL -
0.1636 ACRES)
Located south of Booty Avenue and east of Seventh Street.
B. New Zoning
8. 20-1250 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 7213 State Highway
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Case No. 1020-02 - Mustang Island, LLC: Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 7213 State Highway 361 (along the east side of State
Highway 361, south of Beach View Drive, and north of La Concha
Boulevard), from the "RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the "RV"
Recreational Vehicle Park District and "CR-2" Resort Commercial
District.
VI. Public Hearing (Item C) - Discussion and Possible Action
C. New Zoning
9. 20-1251 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 1401 North Alamed
Street
Case No. 1020-01 - Tex-Isle Inc: Ordinance rezoning property at or
near 1401 North Alameda Street (located on east side of Sam Rankin
Street, west of South Alameda Street. and north of Interstate 37). from the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the ''IL" Light Industrial District.
Mr. Dimas read item "9" into the record as shown above. The purpose of the
rezoning request is to allow for the construction of a laydown yard. He gave
some background information about the property.The same request was
brought to the Planning Commission in early 2019. The Planning Commission
recommended denial and it was eventually denied by City Council as well.
The subject property is on the north side of City in the Washington-Coles
neighborhood.The subject property consists of vacant land which was formerly
a multifamily apartment complex. The subject property was zoned "RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District in the early 1970s. The former apartment complex
(Northside Manor)was demolished in 2016.
For location purposes, he presented several aerial views of the subject
property along with the Existing and Future Land Use maps. The only
industrially zoned properties in the Washington-Coles neighborhood are
located north of the subject property and across West Broadway Street.The
uses are comprised of the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant, Union
Pacific Railroad, and Concrete Street Amphitheater. Mr. Dimas also went over
the history of zoning patterns, UDC requirements for the rezoning(buffer
yard/setbacks)as well as available municipal facilities. He informed the
Commission that of the 52 public notices that were mailed, 13 notices were
returned in opposition of the change of zoning request and 6 notices were
returned in favor.
Based on Staff analysis,the proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the adopted
Comprehensive Plan (Plan CC). It is incompatible with neighboring properties
and with the general character of the surrounding area: has a negative impact
upon the surrounding neighborhood. Staff recommends denial of the change
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of zoning request.
After Staff's presentation, Chairman Baugh opened the floor for Commissioner
comments/questions. Commissioner York stated that he reached out to the
Planning Department and spoke to Staff for some input on The Downtown Area
Development Plan(ADP),which clearly identifies the Washington-Coles
neighborhood for residential and small commercial redevelopment. Plans for
revitalization of the neighborhood are in place. Commissioner Schroeder
stated the subject property is located to the east of the new Harbor Bridge
project which will act as a "natural" buffer between commercial and
residential districts that will be added back into the downtown district; further
separating the neighborhood from the port and industrial uses. He felt that
placing this type of industrial development will rob the area of opportunity;
planning efforts have recognized this area's potential.
After Commissioner comments concluded,the public hearing was opened, and
Mr. Dimas began to read into the record the written public comments that were
submitted. The following members of the St. Paul United Methodist Church
submitted letters of opposition: Edith Jackson Mathis,Jo Bell, Lavernon
Edwards, Monna Lytle and Silvia Oliver.The church members shared the same
sentiments for preserving the residential zoning district for the rehabilitation of
their neighborhood.The area has historical significance and they have faith it
will be brought back to life.The church has had made many plans
(construction of new playgrounds,etc.)with the anticipation of growth in the
community.Also cited were potential hazards such as noise, cut-through heavy
truck traffic down Sam Rankin Street or North Alameda Street and safety.
Barry Wolfson with Block Reality returned his public notices with opposition
citing that allowing an industrial district would hinder the intended growth of
residential/commercial development.
A phone call request was made by Genevieve Gonzalez to participate in the
public hearing. She received a public notice and is in opposition. She said her
family were a part of the original founders of the City. She also believes in
preserving the residential zoning district for the rehabilitation of the
neighborhood. She felt that allowing an industrial district would further cause
environmental problems.
Representing the owner of the subject property,George Clower and Andy
Mejia, gave a presentation to the Planning Commission in support of the
rezoning case. He first gave some background information regarding the
property.When Northside Manor was relocated, he said the City originally told
the previous owner/developer that housing should no longer be placed on the
property due to its proximity to refineries. With that information,the owner
believed that this type of development would be ideal considering the growth
of the port. Mr.Clower explained that no manufacturing or processing of pipe
will be done at this location. The site will only serve as storage and will only
operate in the daytime. He showed a site plan rendering and said that the
development will have a positive economic impact in the area. He felt that
having the property occupied can help alleviate problems such as illegal
dumping and overgrown weeds. Mr. Clower proceeded to show aerial views
(plats)of the area from 1971 to present to describe how the amount of
improved lots versus vacant lots are decreasing The majority of the area is
vacant because of individuals moving out of the neighborhood with the
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exception of a few properties that are boarded up which may need to be
demolished. Mr. Clower also displayed recent photos taken of the
neighborhood to show the condition of the boarded structures and the amount
of trash that remains unresolved. He felt that properties north of Chipito Street
should be zoned for industrial uses. He informed the Commission that he has
met with church members and Tex-Isle has agreed to only allow truck traffic
on Sam Rankin Street from Port Avenue. Trucks will not be allowed to
transverse Chipito Street to avoid passing the church. He mentioned that the
amount of truck traffic will be minimal as well as site activity. Mr. Mejia stated
that the proposed development will help to improve the area and make it more
appealing as well as create more jobs. Mr. Clower informed the Commission
that the applicant is amenable to a Special Permit with conditions.
Commissioner Schroeder asked Mr.Clower if he had any documentation from
the City stating that this area should not be intended for residential uses. Mr.
Clower said that he has an email as documentation but that he did not have it
tonight and he would need to look for it. He said that this occurred prior to the
rezoning requests.Commissioner Schroeder further reiterated how this
property should not be rezoned and granting this rezoning to the"IL" Light
Industrial District encourages future rezoning cases.
Discussion also took place regarding the process of working on the conditions
of a Special Permit and if this case would need to be tabled to do so. Mr.
Dimas informed the Commission that a Special Permit was drafted as an
alternative when the previous case was brought to the City Council public
hearing.The Special Permit was pulled at that time; it failed to receive a
motion and it did not move forward.A motion was made by Commissioner
Schroeder to approve Staffs recommendation of denial.The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Salazar-Garza. A roll call vote took place and the
motion passed unanimously with no abstentions.
VII. Director's Report: None.
VIII. Items to be Scheduled: None.
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Baugh adjourned the
meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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