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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Wednesday,August 18,2021 5:30 PM Council Chambers
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
Chairman Baugh called the meeting to order and a quorum was established with
Commissioner Mandel absent.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. Approval of Absences: Chairman Baugh, Vice Chairman Dibble and
Commissioner Mandel
A motion to approve the absence listed above was made by Commissioner York and it
was seconded by Commissioner Schroeder. The motion passed.
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. 21®1033 Regular Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2021
A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez to approve the minutes listed above and
it was seconded by Commissioner York. The motion passed.
V. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Recommendation of a Planning
Commission Representative for the Bayside Area Development Plan Advisory
Committee
Amanda Torres, Senior City Planner, addressed the Commission and gave information
regarding the area development plan. The committee is expected to conduct at least four
meetings to provide comments on the draft plan along with three community meetings.
Commissioner Miller volunteered for the committee.
VI. Consent Public Hearing (Items A& B): Discussion and Possible Action
Chairman Baugh asked Staff to present the Consent Agenda, items VLA & B. Senior
City Planner, David Stallworth, 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 (TRC) recommends approval; Staff recommends approval for Time
Extension items "5 & 6". Staff recommends approval for Waiver items "8 & 10" along
with accompanying New Plat items 7 & 9" (satisfy all requirements of the UDC/State
Law and TRC recommends approval). Staff also recommends approval for New Zoning
items "11 & 12" as stated in Staff's report.
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After Staffs presentation, Chairman Baugh opened the public hearing. With no one
coming forward, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner
Miller to approve items "2 through 12" as presented by Staff and it was seconded by
Commissioner York. The motion passed.
A. Plats
NEW PLATS
2. 21-1037 21PL1090
FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES, BLOCK G, LOT 2C (FINAL - 0.100 ACRES)
Located north of Judie Court between Cora Lee Drive and Mounts Drive.
3. 21-1038 21PL1091
Lamar Park Subdivision Unit 8, Block 22, Lot 25R (Final Replat)
Located northeast of South Alameda Street and southwest of Center Drive on
Barracuda
4. 21-1039 21PL1092
Tuscan Place Subdivision Unit 1, Blk 1, Lots 14AR & 15AR (Final Replat - 0.864
Acre
Located southwest of Nueces River's bank and north of Guadalupe River Drive.
TIME EXTENSIONS
5. 21-1041 20PL1069 -2ND REQUEST
LAKE PADRE VILLAGE PUD (FINAL -0.867 ACRES)
Located south of Granada Drive and west of Leeward Drive.
6. 21-1042 20PL1133 - 1ST REQUEST
KING'S LANDING UNIT 2 (FINAL - 30.896 ACRES)
Located at FM 43 west of CR 33 and east of Digger Lane.
PLATS WITH A VARIANCE (WAIVER)
7. 21-1036 21PL1086
PIN OAK TERMINAL TRACT (PRELIMINARY -227.22 ACRES)
Located north of Agnes Street (Spur 544) between Bronco Road and Hopkins
Road.
8. 21-1045 21 PL1086 -SIDEWALK
PIN OAK TERMINAL TRACT (PRELIMINARY -227.22 ACRES)
Located north of Agnes Street (Spur 544) between Bronco Road and Hopkins
Road.
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9. 21-1035 19PL1103
HIGHLAND OAKS UNIT 6 SUBDIVISION (FINAL - 19.64 ACRES)
Located north of Caribbean Road between Flour Bluff Drive and Waldron Road.
10. 21-1049 19PL1103 -STREET SECTION
HIGHLAND OAKS UNIT 6 SUBDIVISION (FINAL - 19.64 ACRES)
Located north of Caribbean Road between Flour Bluff Drive and Waldron Road.
B. New Zoning
11. 21-1043 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 6342 Old Brownsville
Road
Case No. 0821-05, Michael McDonough: Ordinance rezoning property located
at or near 6342 Old Brownsville Road (located along north side of Old
Brownsville Road and west of Saratoga Boulevard (State Highway 357) from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "FR" Farm Rural District.
12. 21-1044 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 4110 Molina Drive
Case No. 0821-04, Michael Gallardo and Nancy Torres: Ordinance rezoning
property located at or near 4110 Molina Drive (located along the east side of
Molina Drive, south of Horne Road, and east of Old Brownsville Road) from the
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District.
VII. Public Hearing (Items C): Discussion and Possible Action
Chairman Baugh called the meeting to order and a quorum was established with
Commissioner Mandel absent.
C. Unified Development Code Text Amendment
13. 21-1056 Ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas adopting text amendments to the
Unified Development Code, or UDC, a component of the City's Code of
Ordinances, involving the addition and removal of certain language contained in
Articles One, Four, and Seven that are relative to Landscaping and Tree
Planting in single and two-family residential zoning districts; providing for
severability; and establishing an effective date.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services Administrator, presented item "13" for the record.
Mr. Dimas gave an overview of the ordinance and specified that it pertains to new
single-family residential development for the planting of canopy trees in the front/street
yard. The ordinance would encourage tree protection; tree planting is promoted by Plan
CC. The ordinance can positively contribute to Storm Water Management (Low Impact
Development - Best Management Practice), pedestrian safety (shade protection), energy
(reducing the Heat Island affect), air quality, street design, and neighborhood aesthetics.
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Mr. Dimas presented a tree survey comparing the top ten cities in Texas and how they
enforce tree planting. The cities differ in some enforcement aspects but all of them
require tree planting. Requirements for determining the number of trees ranges from lot
size or the number of lots. He continued the presentation by showing pictures and
comparing several City Council districts (existing & new development). The newer
developments exhibit less tree-lined streets. The districts included up and coming
developments (new plats/subdivision expansion) such as Maple Hills, Rancho Vista,
Bohemian Colony and Acushnet Park.
Mr. Dimas explained the planting requirements (number of trees) of the ordinance for
single-family, residential estate, farm rural and extra territorial districts as well as caliper
size/trunk height depending on the soil type. He also gave a list of the types of canopy
trees from the UDC which are drought resistant and hardy. He then presented a sample
of a standard single-family site plan for plan review purposes. The site plan would show
the tree placement with an 8-foot ring around it to avoid setbacks, foundation,
easements, etc; a water source would need to be indicated.
Mr. Dimas went over the amended requirements for existing nonconforming structures
(UDC Section 7.3.3.13); in cases where there is an emergency event like a storm (UDC
Section 9.2.1.E). Lastly, he described the enforcement and maintenance procedures of
the ordinance. The site plan review would ensure code compliance; a landscaping
inspection would take place to ensure the installation of the tree and then the Certificate
of Occupancy can be issued if approved. Currently, enforcement is designed for
commercial landscaping not residential. Staff is currently discussing how to handle
residential enforcement as a permit is not needed to remove a tree. It is important for a
builder to choose the correct caliper size for the tree so that the homeowner is
encouraged to maintain it in the future; if the tree is removed, it does not affect the status
of their Certificate of Occupancy.
After Staffs presentation, Chairman Baugh opened the floor for Commissioner
comments/questions. Commissioners raised concern for the lack of public
input/stakeholder outreach; the cost/maintenance (watering) of the trees with the
possibility a homeowner can eventually remove the trees. Enforcement concerns were
brought up since there is no control over an owner's choice to forego the tree since the
challenges of our climate/soil contribute to a well established tree. It was mentioned that
no two lots are typical and there may not be enough space on smaller lots for two trees.
Commissioner Schroeder felt that the ordinance is possibly misplacing value since
housing costs continue to increase and builders look for ways to save costs. Staff was
also asked if other landscaping options were discussed and if consideration was taken
to adopt a similar ordinance for the right-of-way or Collector Streets (subdivision - platting
level). After discussion concluded, Chairman Baugh opened the public hearing. There
being none, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Vice Chairman
Dibble to table this item to the September 1, 2021 meeting for Staff to come back with
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more research and public input. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez
and the motion passed.
VIII. Director's Report
Nina Nixon-Mendez, Assistant Director, gave information about the Texas APA Planning
Conference. As part of the City's efforts to further planning education in our community,
this year, both the Planning and Development Services Departments would like to offer
two Commissioners the opportunity to virtually attend the Texas APA planning
conference, November 1st through the 3rd; early registration ends August 29, 2021. This
conference attracts people from diverse professions including engineers, architects,
landscape architects, public health professionals, economists, and appointed and
elected officials like yourselves. Every year, the APA Texas Chapter recognizes what
they call "planning excellence" in Texas cities. This annual award goes to cities who send
Staff and Planning Commissioners to training, who have invested in updating master
plans, who make an effort to increase community awareness of the importance of
planning, and who have a high percentage of certified planning staff.
IX. Future Agenda Items: None.
X. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Baugh adjourned the meeting at
6:25 p.m.
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