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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
5:30 PM Via WebEx Video ConferenceWednesday, April 28, 2021
Call to Order, Roll CallI.
Chairman Baugh called the meeting to order and a quorum was established with
Chairman Salazar-Garza absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT: For the record, Andrew Dimas, Development Services,
informed the Commission that no written public comment forms were submitted
for any of the items on the agenda.
II.
Approval of Absences: Commissioner MandelIII.
A motion was made by Commissioner Zarghouni to approve the absences listed above.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schroeder and the motion passed.
Approval of MinutesIV.
1.21-0460 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2021
A motion was made by Commissioner Schroeder to approve item "1" and it was
seconded by Vice Chairman Dibble. The motion passed.
Consent Public Hearing (Items A & B): Discussion and Possible ActionV.
Chairman Baugh asked Staff to present the Consent Agenda, items V.A & V.B. Mr.
Dimas read the Consent Agenda items into the record. New Plat items "2, 3, & 4" satisfy
all requirements of the UDC/State Law and the Technical Review Committee
recommends approval. Staff also recommends approval for New Zoning items "5 & 6" as
stated in Staff's report.
After Staff’s presentation, Chairman Baugh opened the floor for Commissioner
comments/questions. Commissioner Schroeder asked a question regarding New Plat
item "3" about a utility easement. After Commissioner questions concluded, Chairman
Baugh opened the public hearing. There being none, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner York to approve Staff’s recommendation for items
“2, 3 & 5”. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schroeder and the motion
passed with no abstentions.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Miller to approve Staff’s recommendation for item
“4”. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zarghouni and the motion passed with
Commissioner York abstaining.
A motion was made by Commissioner Schroeder to approve Staff’s recommendation for
items “6”. The motion was seconded by Commissioner York and the motion passed with
Commissioner Zarghouni abstaining.
New PlatsA.
2.21-0429 21PL1010
BRIDGES MILL VILLAGE UNIT 2 (FINAL - 23.850 ACRES)
Located north of Saratoga Boulevard and east of Kostoryz Road.
3.21-0430 21PL1019
SAXET HEIGHTS, BLOCK 3, LOT 7A (FINAL REPLAT - 0.603 ACRES)
Located south of North Saxet Drive between Bartlett Drive and Baker Drive.
4.21-0528 21PL1011
SANDRA LANE SUBDIVISION (FINAL - 3.39 ACRES)
Located east of Airline Road and north of Sandra Lane
New ZoningB.
5.21-0521 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 7602 Yorktown Boulevard
Case No. 0421-04 - Jackie Homes, LLC: Ordinance rezoning property at or
near 7602 Yorktown Boulevard (located along the northside of Yorktown
Boulevard, south of Fred’s Folly Drive, east of Rodd Field Road, and west of
Cayo del Oso) from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “RS-4.5” Single-Family
4.5 District and the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District.
6.21-0522 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 14702 Northwest
Boulevard (FM 624)
Case No. 0421-05 - Vision Twenty Investments, LLC: Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 14702 Northwest Boulevard (FM 624), located along the
southside of Northwest Boulevard, east of Farm to Market Road 1889, north of
Siesta Loop, and west of Hazel Bazemore Parkway, from the “FR” Farm Rural
District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District.
Public Hearing (Item C): Discussion and Possible ActionVI.
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Area Development PlanC.
7.21-0526
Ordinance adopting a new Flour Bluff Area Development Plan, an element of the
Plan CC Comprehensive Plan; rescinding the former Flour Bluff Area
Development Plan adopted on September 14, 1993; and amending the Plan CC
Comprehensive Plan.
Keren Costanzo, Planning Department, along with Dan McGinn, Assistant Director,
presented item “7” for the record as shown above. She began the presentation by giving
some background information and stated the Flour Bluff ADP has not been updated in
almost 30 years. She presented an aerial map showing the boundaries of the Flour Bluff
ADP. She stated that in addition to the Plan’s vision themes/policy concepts, there are
action items and programs/projects that collaboratively work with the community for
implementation of the Plan. She explained the timeline of events and activities that have
occurred since the project was initiated, including advisory committee/community
meetings and three survey instruments. The introduction section goes over
demographics and public engagement process. She highlighted that Staff has
maintained a project website throughout the process for updates/input; the project has
over 500 subscribers for email updates such as public hearings. For additional outreach,
Staff have also used social media platforms for survey participation and posting of
community meetings. Ms. Costanzo gave a summary of the online survey which had over
460 respondents.
The next section of the Plan is about the Future Land Use map. She clarified that the map
is not a zoning map but a tool with broader categories to be used as a vision for future
development. Also, the Future Land Use map does not change any underlying zoning
districts. She continued with the next section of vision themes (3): Create safe and
healthy neighborhoods that keep the community strong and connected; Support our local
businesses so they can thrive; Protect habitat and wildlife to improve environmental
quality of the Laguna Madre and Oso Bay. The vision themes have a series of strategic
action items/policy initiatives:
1) Provide stormwater management solutions to help flood-prone areas
2) Create equitable opportunities for all Flour Bluff residents.
3) Improve roadway conditions and connect the community through alternative
transportation options.
4) Foster Flour Bluff community pride.
The final section of the Plan is Public Investment Initiatives which covers short term
projects (1 – 5 years), mid-term projects (6 – 10 years) and long-term projects (10+
years) and include improvements to parks/trails, streets, and utilities/infrastructure.
Lastly, she summarized for the Commission the online Open House results which had
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approximately 140 respondents with 87% supporting the adoption of the Plan . She
highlighted the following top five short-term projects:
1. Oso Bay Trestle Bridge Hike & Bike Design = 43 votes
2. Oso Bay Hike & Bike Trail Phase 1 = 38 votes
3. Parker Park Covered Basketball Court & Improvements = 24 votes
4. Wranosky Park Skatepark Improvements = 22 votes 5. (S6) Glenoak Drive
Reconstruction + Bike Mobility (Flour Bluff Dr. to Waldron Rd.) = 21 votes
Based on the information presented, Staff, along with the Flour Bluff ADP Advisory
Committee recommend plan adoption.After Staff’s presentation, the floor was opened for
Commissioner comments/questions. Vice Chairman Dibble had a question about the
Future Land Use map and if it supersedes underlying zoning districts when Staff is
making recommendations. Ms. Costanzo reiterated that the Future Land Use map is one
of many guides that are used for Staff recommendations brought to the Planning
Commission and then for their recommendation to City Council. Staff remains cognizant
of development patterns; the environment is ever changing, and the Plan is a living
document in a constant state of amendment. If a rezoning case is approved, then the
Future Land Use map is amended. Vice Chairman Dibble also asked if there is public
notification involved (like a rezoning case) when the Future Land Use Map has been
amended. Ms. Costanzo stated a public hearing is the formal notification process. She
emphasized the extensive effort of heavy community engagement that is done at the
beginning of these kinds of projects.
Commissioner Miller asked if Staff considered the upcoming Air Installation Compatibility
Use Zone (AICUZ) Study when drafting this Plan for congruency. Ms. Costanzo
confirmed that she worked with Ben Polack, Community Planning/Liaison Officer of the
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC) and Ex-Officio for Planning Commission. With
respect to the AICUZ, Commissioner Shroeder stated that he finds this part challenging
because there are no attempts to adjust/consider density as boundary lines are firm.
Discussion also took place regarding localized flood prone areas which residents have
identified in the area. This localized flooding may be deficiencies in the stormwater
system that was not built to accommodate the growth that has occurred in the area. This
data has been very helpful in conveying this issue to the Utility Departments which is
currently being researched. Eventually engineers will become more familiar with these
documents and incorporate them into their subdivision design in the platting process.
After comments/questions concluded, Chairman Baugh opened the public hearing. There
being none, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Schroeder to approve item “7” as presented by Staff. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner York and the motion passed.
Future Agenda Items: None.VII.
Director's ReportVIII.
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Nina Nixon-Mendez, Assistant Director, informed the Commission about new Staff
members David Stallworth, Senior City Planner, and Joann Salinas, Management
Assistant.
Adjournment of Planning Commission MeetingIX.
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Baugh adjourned the meeting at
6:20 p.m.
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