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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Planning Commission - 07/07/2021 w 1201 Leopard Street City of Corpus Christi td� � Corpus Christi,TX 78401 4 cctexas.com Meeting Minutes Planning Commission Wednesday,July 7,2021 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 Gonzalez absent. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. Approval of Absences: Commissioner Miller A motion to approve the absence listed above was made by Commissioner York and it was seconded by Commissioner Mandel. The motion passed. IV. Approval of Minutes 1. 21-0777 Regular Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2021 A motion was made by Commissioner Schroeder to approve the minutes listed above and it was seconded by Commissioner Salazar-Garza. The motion passed. V. BUDGET PRESENTATION 2. 21-0796 Proposed FY2021-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. Kamil Taras, CIP Manager, presented item "2" for the record. He provided the CIP packet to the Commissioners and explained they have time to review it until the next Commission meeting of July 21, 2021 for their questions/recommendation. He continued with the rest of the presentation and explained the planning guide provides project scopes, cost and schedules for planned and anticipated projects over the next ten years. The Commission will be making a recommendation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (year one) which is a fully funded work plan based on available financial capacity and greatest prioritized needs. Short-range program facilitates fiscal and needs-based planning for Years 2 and 3; Long-range forecast consists of projects considered important but not funded (Years 4— 10). Mr. Taras presented a graph to illustrate available resources distributed over major spending areas for FY 2022 and also a list of Funding Sources versus Funding Uses. He continued the presentation by detailing program highlights for each department and their funding sources. No action was taken on this item. City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 7/22/2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 7,2021 VI. Consent Public Hearing (Items A& B): Discussion and Possible Action Chairman Baugh informed the Commission that Consent Agenda items "10 & 11"will be pulled for individual consideration and then asked Staff to present the remaining Consent Agenda items. Senior City Planner, David Stallworth, read the Consent Agenda items into the record. New Plat items "2 through 9" satisfy all requirements of the UDC/State Law and the Technical Review Committee recommends approval. Staff also recommends approval for New Zoning item "12" as stated in Staffs report. After Staffs presentation, Chairman Baugh opened the public hearing for the Consent Agenda items. Brittany Clendening, 3738 Berkeley Drive, addressed the Commission in opposition to New Zoning item "12". She said the proposed development is not consistent with the Future Land Use map; her property will be exposed to light and noise disturbances from the proposed development. She felt the adjacent homes will be devalued if the project gets developed and would like to see the subject property zoned for residential use. With no one else coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Discussion took place regarding buffer yard requirements with respect to lighting and noise for item "12". Staff confirmed that a solid, 7-foot masonry wall would be required/constructed to buffer noise. After discussion concluded, a motion was made by Commissioner Schroeder to approve items "3 through 9; 12" as presented by Staff and it was seconded by Commissioner Zarghouni. A. Plats 3. 21-0778 21PL1054 RANCHO VISTA SUBDIVISION UNIT 20 PUD, PHASE 1 (FINAL - 9.48 ACRES) Located east of Fred's Folly Drive and north of Stampede Drive. 4. 21-0779 21PL1055 RANCHO VISTA SUBDIVISION UNIT 20 PUD, PHASE 2 (FINAL - 8.78 ACRES) Located east of Fred's Folly Drive and north of Stampede Drive. 5. 21-0780 21PL1057 MID-TOWN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, BLOCK 2, LOT 1A & 42S (REPLAT-13.33 ACRES) Located north of Old Brownsville Road and east of Navigation Boulevard. City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 7/22/2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 7,2021 6. 21-0781 21 PL1059 PORTO VILLAGEO PUD (FINAL -4.06 ACRES) Located east of State Highway 361 and west of Gulf of Mexico. 7. 21-0782 21PL1061 ROBLEX INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT 3, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 & 2- (FINAL-5.749 ACRES) Located east of North Padre Island Drive (SH 358) and north of Kingpin Drive. 8. 21-0783 21PL1063 OLIVER'S ESTATE UNIT 2 (FINAL - 12.303 ACRES) Located east of La Salle Drive and west of Safety Steel Drive. 9. 21-0784 21PL1068 MOORLAND VIEW UNIT 1 (FINAL - 12.88 ACRES) Located north of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Fred's Folley. B. New Zoning 10. 21-0738 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 2302 County Road 43 Case No. 0621-07, John C. Tamez: Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2302 County Road 43 (located along the east side of County Road 43, west of Yorktown Boulevard, and south of Farm-to-Market Road 43) from the "FR" Farm Rural District and the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District. Craig Garrison, City Planner, read New Zoning item "10" into the record. He informed the Commission the applicant has requested to table this case but proceeded to give a full presentation as to fulfill public hearing requirements. The applicant is proposing a large, single-family residential subdivision with 1,004 lots (185.0871 acres). For location purposes, he presented an aerial view of the subject property along with the Existing and Future Land Use maps. Mr. Garrison informed the Commission that of the 13 public notices mailed, zero notices were returned in favor and 9 notices were returned in opposition (40.18%). The amount of opposition for this case has reached to a controversial level and will require a super majority vote among City Council for approval. Mr. Garrison went over the history of zoning patterns (existing/adjacent land uses). To the north is another recently annexed property (vacant) zoned "FR" Farm Rural District that has recently applied to be rezoned to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District (Planning Commission recommended approval June 9, 2021). To the east is Oso Creek. He stated City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 7/22/2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 7,2021 the subject property is vacant/unplatted and nformed the Commission that the preliminary plat for this proprty was tabled at the May 12, 2021 Planning Commission meeting because the northern half portion of the property has been sold from John Tamez to Mostaghasi Investment Trust. Mr. Garrison also went over the UDC requirements for the rezoning request.as well as available municipal facilities. A wastewater lift station is currently under construction to provide service to the subdivision. Gas and Stormwater utilities are not available to the proposed subdivision. Estimates are also currently being gathered to determine the total cost for construction of County Road 43 which has been coordinated between the developer, the County and Development Services. The County has proposed construction of a rural street section (road side ditches/20 foot paved section) to connect the subject property to FM 43. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan (Plan CC), compatible with the adjoining properties, and does not have a negative impact upon adjacent properties. Based on this analysis, Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning request. After Staff's presentation, the floor was opened for Commission comments/questions. Discussion took place regarding the wastewater lift station. It was clarified by Staff that the Ennis Joslin Wastewater Treatment Plant is intended to serve a portion of new development (approximately 600 homes). Once capacity has been exceeded, then it would trigger an upgrade and then route the surplus to the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant. Further discussion took place regarding the protected wetlands in the area. After discussion concluded, Chairman Baugh opened the public hearing. Orlando Ortiz (board member of the HOA), 7609 King's Lake, addressed the Commission. He is a Civil/Windstorm Engineer and his comments relate to engineering aspects of the development. He said he is not opposed to the development but wants it to be done properly. He said the current lift station is not part of the Master Plan; believes the existing 8-inch line will not be improved (capacity of the line cannot be increased) and has already reached or has exceeded full capacity. He has concerns regarding the accuracy of calculations because manhole covers will overflow when a significant amount of rain occurs if not less. He understands that another lift station is planned for the surplus development but knows the City is behind infrastructure needs. Jacqueline Heath (member of the HOA), 7633 King's Lake, addressed the Commission and is mainly concerned about flooding issues. She felt that allowing an increase in density will significantly increase storm water runoff into a basin which has exhibited major flooding over the past decade. She said the crest of the creek has doubled over the past few decades and the subject property currently serves as the retention pond. With no one else coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Discussion continued and Commissioner Zarghouni raised a concern for the true intent of the applicant's plans. Staff explained that with out an approved final plat, then building permits cannot be City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 7/22/2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 7,2021 issued. The review of the final plat determines if there is adequate drainage and wastewater capacity. It was added that the City has submitted a funding application to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the Oso Creek Bottom Rectification Project to help with flooding issue. A motion was made by Commissioner Miller to table item "11" to the August 4, 2021 Planning Commission meeting and it was seconded by Vice Chairman Dibble. The motion passed. 11. 21-0795 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 548 Cole Street Case No. 0721-01, Southern Builders Co, LLC: Ordinance rezoning property at or near 548 Cole Street (located along the east side of South Staples Street, north side of Cole Street, and south of Clifford Street) from the "CG-2" General Commercial District and the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-TH/PUD" Townhouse District with a Planned Unit Development. Mr. Garrison read New Zoning item "11" into the record as shown above. The applicant is proposing a townhouse style development consisting of approximately eight units. For location purposes, he presented an aerial view of the subject property along with the Existing and Future Land Use maps; went over the Transportation and Circulation section of Staff's report regarding average daily trips for"A1" arterial and "C1" minor collector streets. Mr. Garrison went over the history of zoning patterns (existing/adjacent land uses), available municipal facilities as well as UDC requirements for the rezoning request. He presented a table comparing the proposed PUD development standards with the UDC standards for the "RS-TH" district. The deviations include lot area, pavement width, curb type and rental time. A correction was noted to the table of deviations. It was noted that there are no deviations for the minimum lot width. He informed the Commission that of the 22 public notices mailed, one notice was returned in favor and 2 notices were returned in opposition. Staff also received letters of opposition from seven property owners outside the 200 foot notification buffer (mainly located on Del Mar Street). After working with Staff, the applicant stated that for the five foot buffer yard, a six foot wooden fence will be installed to the north, between the general commercial property (a paint store) and the proposed development; as a buffer for any future single-family development, a wooden fence will be installed to the north east (five foot setback); sidewalks along Staples Street, Brownlee Boulevard, and Cole Street will have to be built to City standards if in disrepair; a driveway will be demolished at Brownlee Boulevard. The applicant has agreed to these conditions and they will be included in the PUD master plan/package. An updated master site plan will be submitted by the applicant. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan (Plan CC), compatible with the adjoining properties, and does not have a negative impact upon City of Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 7/22/2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 7,2021 adjacent properties. The property is designated as per the future land use as mixed-use. As per Plan CC, there is no maximum density for mixed-use area. This adds to the character of the neighborhood and helps establish an "urban village"which is an intention of Plan CC. Based on this analysis, Staff recommends approval of the change of zoning. After Staff's presentation, Chairman Baugh opened the public hearing. The following individuals addressed the Commission and expressed their opposition to the rezoning request: Dorothy Spann at 502 Del Mar Boulevard Mary Ochoa Vong at 509 Del Mar Boulevard Josephine Herro at 501 Del Mar Boulevard Lee Brame at 505 Cole Street Paul Perez at 533 Cole Street Patti Garcia at 520 Cole Street The main issues of concern for the opposed individuals above were an increase in traffic and an increase of on-street parking. They felt the proposed development does not fit with the character of the neighborhood and that the lot is too small for the amount of units proposed. They felt that they live in a quiet neighborhood and it should remain for single family development. Other issues cited were loss of property values and flooding. They would like more information on the design of the proposed project as a site plan has not been submitted. Developer for the project, Chris Montalvo, 210 Bayside, addressed the Commission in support of the rezoning request. He said development is stagnant in this area and he believes the development will only help advance the community by helping the transient issue. He reiterated that he is not building an apartment complex and the lot has enough space for the amount of units. He said the development will be attractive with a pool and it will be a gated residence. He assured the neighbors that it will be a successful project with a median price range of$275,000 per unit seeking young professional buyers or retirees. The units will be a maximum of 1,400 square feet with two bedrooms; each unit will include a one-car garage and two additional spaces (four additional parking spaces by the pool area). He is amenable to the conditions to be included in the PUD plan. With no one else coming forward, the public hearing was closed. Further discussion took place regarding the Fire Department comments in Staffs report and the rental time deviation. After discussion concluded, a motion was made by Vice Chairman Dibble to approve item "11" as presented by Staff and it was seconded by Commissioner Miller. The motion passed. 12. 21-0797 Public Hearing - Rezoning Property at or near 3809 Airline Road Case No. 0621-06, Estate of George T. Smith: Ordinance rezoning property at or near 3809 Airline Road (located along the north side of Lipes Boulevard, along the west side of Airline Road, and to the east of Giants Drive) from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District. City of Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 7/22/2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 7,2021 VII. Future Agenda Items: None. VIII. Director's Report Nina Nixon-Mendez, Assistant Director, informed the Commission that the next Development Services Task Force meeting will be held in person on August 13, 2021 but a location is still being determined. Also, the Historical Preservation Plan is available to view at cctexas.com/HPP. IX. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Baugh adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. City of Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 7/22/2021