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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
5:30 PM Via WebEx Video ConferenceWednesday, May 26, 2021
Call to Order, Roll CallI.
Chairman Baugh called the meeting to order and a quorum was established with no
absences.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.II.
Approval of Absences: Commissioner MandelIII.
A motion was made by Commissioner York to approve the absence listed above and it
was seconded by Commissioner Miller. The motion passed.
Approval of MinutesIV.
1.21-0607 Regular Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2021
A motion was made by Commissioner Salazar-Garza to approve the minutes listed
above and it was seconded by Commissioner Zarghouni. 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 and V.B.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, read the Consent Agenda items into the record.
New Plat items "2, 3, 4, 5 & 6" satisfy all requirements of the UDC/State Law and the
Technical Review Committee recommends approval. Staff also recommends approval
for New Zoning items "7 & 8" as stated in Staff's report. After Staff's presentation, the
floor was opened for Commissioner comments/questions. Commissioner Schroeder
inquired about drainage for New Plat item "2". Commissioners Schroeder and York
inquired about New Zoning item "8" regarding the parking along the side yard setback.
After discussion concluded, Chairman Baugh opened the public hearing. Mr. Dimas
informed the Commission that a public notice was returned stating opposition from
Charles and Michelle Malone at 113 Riviera Drive, for New Plat item "5" . There being no
further comment, the public hearing was closed. A motion to approve items "2, 3, 4, 5, 6
7 & 8" as presented by Staff was made by Commissioner Miller and it was seconded by
Commissioner York. The motion passed with no abstentions.
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New PlatsA.
2.21-0611 21PL1017
SHORELINE VISTA UNIT 3 (FINAL - 5.7833 ACRES)
Located west of Flour Bluff Drive and south of Division Road.
3.21-0612 21PL1028
NORTH BEACH TOWNHOMES (FINAL - 0.83 ACRES)
Located east of Surfside Boulevard and north of Stewart Place.
4.21-0613 21PL1029
FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES NO. 2, BLOCK 8, LOT 9R (FINAL - 0.189 ACRES)
Located south of Webb Street between Waldron Road and Jane Street.
5.21-0614 21PL1033
LAGUNA VISTA SHORES, BLOCK 12, LOT 7R (FINAL REPLAT- 0.345
ACRES)
Located east of Laguna Shores Road between Riviera Drive and Buena Vista
Drive.
6.21-0616 21PL1038
HIGHLAND OAKS UNIT 3A (FINAL - 3.55 ACRES)
Located east of Flour Bluff Drive and south of Glen Oak Drive.
New ZonigB.
7.21-0617 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 6097 Ennis Joslin Road
Case No. 0521-03, Nicholas Hallick: Ordinance rezoning property at or near
6097 Ennis Joslin Road (located along the eastside of Ennis Joslin Road, south
of Ocean Drive, and north of South Alameda Street) from the “RS-10”
Single-Family 10 District to the “ON” Neighborhood Office District.
8.21-0632 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 15022 Leeward Drive
Case No. 0521-02, Terry J. Cox: Ordinance rezoning property at or near
15022 Leeward Drive (Lot 19, Block 46, Section B, Padre Island, located east
side of Leeward Drive, south of St. Augustine Avenue, and north of Aruba Drive)
from the “RM-AT/IO” Multifamily AT District with the Island Overlay to the
“RM-AT/IO/PUD” Multifamily AT District with the Island Overlay and a Planned
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Unit Development.
Public Hearing (Items C): Discussion and Possible ActionVI.
Comprehensive Plan (Plan CC)C.
10.21-0633 Ordinance adopting a new Padre/Mustang Island Area Development Plan
(ADP), an element of the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan; rescinding the former
Mustang/Padre Island Area Development Plan adopted on January 31, 2017;
and amending the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan.
Keren Costanzo, Planning Department, along with Dan McGinn, Assistant Director,
presented item “10” for the record as shown above. This planning effort will replace the
previous ADP for the Padre/Mustang Island, which was adopted in 2017 and initiated by
the Island Strategic Action Committee (ISAC). She presented an aerial map of the area
showing it's boundaries. She stated that in addition to the Plan’s vision themes/policy
concepts, there are action items for implementation of the Plan to identify a path forward.
She explained the timeline of events and activities that have occurred since the project
was initiated over a year ago, including six meetings with ISAC and three community
meetings/workshops. The introduction section goes over demographics and the public
engagement process. The project has over 600 subscribers for email updates such as
public hearings. For additional outreach, Staff have also used social media platforms for
survey participation. The posting of the survey on Facebook reached over 17,000
people. Ms. Costanzo gave a summary of the online survey which had over 500
respondents (Spring 2020).
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 pointed out that the area on the map described as "Permanent Open
Space" (30%), is a recurring topic of discussion from the community. She continued with
the next section of vision themes (3): Safe, Family-Friendly Community; Blended
Residential Community and Destination Location and Environmental Preservation. Each
vision theme has a series of policy initiatives:
• Improve traffic flow, Island ingress and egress, safety, and roadway quality
• Enhance park and recreation facilities to provide various activities and entertainment
for all ages
• Expand tourism on the Island by increasing marketing efforts and providing a variety of
events and attractions
• Protect and monitor natural resources and assets critical to the health of the barrier
island and regional ecosystem
• Accommodate safe, efficient movement of pedestrians, bikes, and golf carts throughout
the Island
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• Support and encourage compatible and context-sensitive development that provides a
mix of land uses and respects the environment
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 survey results which had over 200
(Spring 2021) respondents with 78% supporting the adoption of the Plan . She
highlighted the following top five short-term projects:
1. (S9) Island Mobility Plan for Pedestrian, Bicycle, Golf Cart, and Other Alternative
Transportation = 49 votes
2. (P6) Packery Channel Hurricane Harvey Repairs = 48 votes
3. (P5) Packery Channel Dredging & Beach Nourishment = 46 votes
4. (P4) Billish Park Amenity Improvements & Covered Basketball Court = 34 votes
5. (P1) North Padre Island Beach Facility = 27 votes
Based on the information presented, Staff, along with ISAC recommend plan adoption.
After Staff’s presentation, the floor was opened for Commissioner comments/questions.
Commissioner York inquired about a future bridge/causeway that would connect to the
south side of town and if this is included in the plan. Staff said the plan includes a concept
to evaluate a second crossing/evaluation of the current JFK Causeway (Mid-Term Project
List "S29"). Commissioner Schroeder asked for Staff's rationale behind identifying areas
on the Future Land Use map as "Planned Development" versus a low density residential
area. Staff wanted to first clarify that "Planned Development" is not associated with a
Planned Unit Development (PUD). Ms. Costanzo stated Staff's intent was to identify
areas that are expected to request a rezoning or areas that will be associated with a
Master Plan/ADP process; developer plans are unknown and these areas will eventually
be developed in the near future. Discussion also took place regarding updates to the
Master Plan (Short-Term Project List "U7").
After comments/questions concluded, Chairman Baugh opened the public hearing. Ms.
Costanzo informed the Commission that she received several public comment forms to
read into the record (attached). There being no further comment, the public hearing was
closed. Further discussion took place regarding the "Permanent Open Space" (golf
course/green space). This area is privately held and is currently zoned for commercial
and single-family developments (approximately 50/50). The current landowner has
discussed land uses with Staff but plans are unknown at this time. If the landowner
pursues plans for development then they would also need to make arrangements to
mitigate wetlands, outside from the City.
A motion was made by Commissioner Schroeder to approve item “10” with the condition
to include a definition for the term "Planned Development" and that another map be
provided to distinguish private land versus public land. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner York and the motion passed.
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Director's ReportVII.
Al Raymond, Director of Development Services, informed the Commission that Planning
Commission meetings will no longer be conducted via WebEx and to take place person
to person in June in the City Council chambers.
Future Agenda Items: None.VIII.
AdjournmentIX.
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Baugh adjourned the meeting at
6:30 p.m.
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This form is not for City Council. This form is for City Boards, Committees and Commissions ONLY.
I am a resident of Padre Island. We bought our house in October of 2019. The selling feature of our house was the
fact that it was on land that would not be built on. We were told that it was protected land due to nesting piping plovers.
We spent an extra $60,000 for a house in Fairway Estates for the fact that there were beautiful views and abundant
wildlife. I have been watching the Planning Commission reports and answering the surveys. Up through December it
has shown future use for the next 10 years as green space. I had stopped worrying about the City's plans. I double
checked when Waves started coming down and saw that had changed. I do not want my property values to diminish, I
do not want to look out my window and see anything but the green space I paid for and was promised. You asked
people what they liked about this island and 80% said the open spaces, seems you do not really care. We aren't even
told the plan for future development. What is being developed?
There are 2 points in the publication provided by the Commission under Policy Initiatives and Implementation:
• Protect and monitor natural resources and assets critical to the health of the barrier
island and regional ecosystem; Support and encourage compatible and context-sensitive development that provides a
mix of land uses and respects the environment. I have a few questions.
*In the area that is behind Fairway Estates. It was marked as green space up until March's meeting. It then changed to
future development. With the abundance of wildlife back there, how is this respecting the environment and protecting
natural resources?; Feedback on the project was that 80% liked the open spaces. How is taking away open space
answering the need of the Islanders who pay heavy taxes?; Up until March (see City's map), it had shown the area in
question as green space for the next 5 -10 years. Not knowing the plan had changed, I did not feel the need to watch
the maps. Why the change?
I am a resident of Padre Island. I have been watching the Planning Commission reports and answering the surveys.
Up through December it has shown future use for the next 10 years as green space. I had stopped worrying about
the City's plans. I double checked when Waves started coming down and saw that had changed. What plans are in
place to protect the wildlife that thrives back there. To mitigate damage to migratory birds? The United States has
lost 700 million birds since 1970. Corpus Christi is supposed to be the "Birdiest City." Do we want to contribute to
the destruction of more birds? Once this was recognized as an Audubon Habitat Site for Piping Plovers, now it is
marked for "Future Development." What studies has the City done for environment and ecological impact?
What environmental and ecological impact studies have been done for the area where the ponds and marshes are that
have now been marked as future development ? Are you aware that it was once designated and Endangered Habitat
by the Audubon Society?
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DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 05/26/21
NAME: Edwin Edwards
ADDRESS: 14957 Canadian Mist Drive
CITY: Corpus Christi STATE: _T_X_ ZIP: 78418
TOPIC : Comprehensive Plan/ Island Area Development Plan
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable): _2_1-_06_3_3 _______ _
If no agenda item is specified, then t his will b e con sid ered a general public comment and not a public hearing.
I referen ce slide 13 (Future Land Use Map) of the 202 1.5.12 Draft Padre Island Arca Development Plan (attached). This map
shows the area occu pied by the soon to be demolish ed Waves water park as Commercial (on the s ite of the main park & newly
built canal) and Pla n ned Development for the remaining space down to Whitecap Blvd and up around the end of Aq uarius St
(again adjacent to the main Waves buildings cu rrently b eing demolish ed). Additionally refe rencing slide 10 of the same plan, it
sh ows a survey result of 80% in the category of "Nature, open space and beach a r eas" fo r the question "What is your favorite
thing about Padre -Must ang Isla nd" and "Not enough parks" as the 2 n d g reatest la nd use iss u e {23%). Has the Commission
given consideration to re-des ignating the existing wildlife ponds & n ature walk at Waves {s hown as part of the Planed
Development) as P erma n ent Open Space? T his still leaves a large tract of l and for development, a nd would b e a n asset for su ch
developm ent
I reference slide 13 (Future Land Use Map) of the 2021.5.12 Draft Padre Island Area Development Plan (attached). T his
map shows t h e area occ upied by the soon to b e d emolished Waves water park as Commercial (on the site of the main park
& newly built canal) and Planned Development for the remaining s p ace down to Whitecap Blvd and up around the end of
Aquarius St (again adjacent to the main Waves buildings cu rrently b eing demolish ed ). What s tudies h ave been done
regarding the additional flood risk caused by the removal of the wetland area? During hurricanes, these areas absorb a large
amo unt of water that wo uld o therwise en ter residential a reas. Is this n ot increas ingly important as the n ewly completed
can al on Park Road 22 makes this area more vulnerable to st orm s urge in the G ulf?
I referen ce slide 13 (F uture Land Use Map) of the 2021.5.12 Draft Padre Island Area Development Plan (attach ed). This map
shows the area o cc u pied by the soon to b e demolish ed Waves water park as Commercial (on the site of the main p ark & n ewly
built canal) and Planned Development fo r the remaining space down to Whitecap Blvd and up around the end of Aquarius St
(again adjacent to the main Waves buildings currently being d emolished). Is it the expect ation of this commission that this
development will be largely residential in nature, and if so, why is it not marked u sing one of the three re sidential densities
sh own in the key? If n ot r esidential, what is the expectation of Commission as to the n ature of this development? If planned,
where are the p lan s to be inspect ed?
I reference slide 13 (F uture Land Use Map) of the 2021.5 .1 2 Draft Padre Isla nd Area Development Plan (attached). This map
shows the area occupied by the soon to b e demolish ed Waves water park as Commercial (on t h e sit e of the main park& newly
built canal) and Planned Development for the remaining space down to W hitecap Blvd and up around the end of Aquarius St
(again adjacent to the main Waves buildings curren tly being d emolish ed ). T h e wetlands covered by the Planned Development
are currently used b y a variety of mig ratory & n on -migratory species of b ird, and were once lauded b y the A udubon Society for
their i mpo rtance. \Vh at s tudies have been done to assess the impact of their removal? Has proper consideration bee n g iven to
placing this a rea under the stewa rdship of Ducks Unlimited (w ith the financial adva ntages this offers) and maintaining th e
Island as an important destination for duck hunters (with th e fi n ancial advantages this offers)?
From:debbie wall
To:Catherine Garza
Subject:Planning Commission Meeting 5/26/2021 for Padre Island Area Development Plan
Date:Wednesday, May 26, 2021 5:25:50 PM
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Ray & Debbie Morais
15909 Punta Bonaire Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
txpeach1@gmail.com
Questions for tonights meeting:
*Who was sent out letters for projects in their area and when do those get sent out and when
are responses due? Where can those comments be aeen?
*How was the planned development map arrived at? When did developers submit their plans?
In other words how did the Padre Island Area Development Plan and the group hired to do the
plan know that the schlitterbahn Waves Resort was going to be torn down and another
development put in its place? This was only announced recently and when The City has been
asked what is going on with that land they have stated that no one has submitted plans and
they do not know.
*An RV Park behind the dunes where the horses on the beach used to be???? With NO
infrastructure!! And when a hurricane hits those RV's will be everywhere! Who got sent info
on this for commenting???
*Rezoning - doesn't this require the community to be informed?
*STR's - why are they being allowed in neighborhoods that are not zoned for them? What is
being done to eliminate vs giving citations?
*What is the plan for our infrastructure- roads and park rd 22 increased traffic, additional
roads, widening park rd 22 - this should come BEFORE more development
*How many overall total new housing is the planned development bringing to the island? How
many homes, how many condos, etc That's critical to determine how many more people, cars,
boats, trailers, golf carts will be moving around the island.
*What about our sewer, storm, and water infrastructure?
*What happened to all our green space?
*Why doesn't Padre Island have a police sub station, a community center, a community pool, a
Sr Center? Flour Bluff has all of these AND just got approval for a $1.5 million renovation to
the police sub station.
*Why is the City wanting to build a massive storage building for beach equipment within our
community? *Why not build us a pool and community center?
*Why take away the golf course? Visitors AND islanders really have few entertainment
options like a golf course.
*What is plan for our beaches and dunes with all the additional people the new planned
development will bring? Our stretch of beach looks nothing like Port A - why?
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DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 05126121
NAME: Charlene K Forest
ADDRESS: 14961 Canadian Mist Drive
CITY: Corpus Christi STATE: TX ZIP: 78418
TOPIC: New proposed plan for Padre/Mustang lsland Area Development
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable):
lf no agenda item is specified, then this will be considered a general public comment and not a public hearing.
I currently reside on the backside of the old Padre lsles Counry CIub also known as the back t holes
of Schlitterbahn. I moved out here in 1994 for the open space and natures beauty. The wildlife
and birds are wonderful and draw birders from all around the state.
I am in receipt of the newly proposed plan for development of this property immediately behind
my house. I am strictly against the plan which allows for commercial development. The wetlands
should not be destroyed just so the developer can fill his pockets with money. This property
should continue to be used to prevent flooding of the lsland Estates behind it. This new plan
will lower my property value, raise my taxes and destroy what little land we have for wildlife
to thrive.
Please do not vote for this new plan but resurrent the October and December Published Plan which
has been removed.
Thank you.
From:CitySecretary
To:Andrew Dimas [DevSvcs]
Cc:Catherine Garza
Subject:FW: Public Input: 05-26-2021 - Tina Walker
Date:Wednesday, May 26, 2021 3:18:04 PM
FYI.
Thank you,
Aly Berlanga
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Subject: Public Input: 05-26-2021 - Tina Walker
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 05-26-2021
Name Tina Walker
Address Street Address: 15537 Cuttysark St
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic Building near Canadian Mist on the Island
Agenda Item Number 10
Describe Feedback:Please reconsider ruining this beautiful nature
preserve near Canadian Mist on Padre island
where migrating birds come year after year.
Thanks.
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Cc:Catherine Garza
Subject:FW: Public Input: 04-26-2021 - Melody Nichols
Date:Wednesday, May 26, 2021 3:42:42 PM
FYI.
Thank you,
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 04-26-2021
Name Melody Nichols
Address Street Address: 13973 Lanyard Dr.
City: Corpus
State / Province: Christi
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic Former Schlitterbahn property development
Agenda Item Number 10
Describe Feedback:Padre island doesn't need beautiful, useful,
wetlands in the path of many migratory birds and
home to many other birds and wildlife destroyed
to build more short term rental condos. We have
plenty of short term rental condos. Most of the
residents here moved to the island for its natural
beauty and not just to make money attracting
partying tourists who roll through and trash the