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Meeting Minutes - Final
Planning Commission
Wednesday,June 28,2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
Chairman Zarghouni called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and a quorum was
established to conduct the meeting with Commissioner York absent.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. Approval of Absences: Commissioners Mandel and Munoz
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Miller to approve the absences and seconded by
Commissioner Motaghi. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. 23-1064 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 14, 2023
A motion was made by Commissioner Mandel to approve the minutes listed above and
seconded by Commissioner Motaghi. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
V. Consent Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action (Item A and B)
Commissioner Motaghi abstained from Consent Item B, Zoning, 4.
Mark Orozco, Development Services, read Consent Agenda item 4 into the record as
shown below; plat item 4. The plat satisfies all requirements of the Unified Development
Code (UDC)/State Law, and the Technical Review Committee (TRC) staff recommends
approval.
Chairman Zarghouni opened the public hearing for Item 4. Seeing no one to speak, the
public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Miller to approve Item 4 and seconded by
Commissioner Salazar-Garza. The Vote: Aye: Chairman Zarghouni, Vice Chairman
Miller, Commissioners Lerma, Hedrick, Salazar-Garza, Munoz, and Mandel.
Commissioner Motaghi abstained. The motion passed.
Mark Orozco, Development Services, read Consent Agenda items 2 and 3 into the
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record as shown below; plat items 2 and 3. The plats satisfy all requirements of the
Unified Development Code (UDC)/State Law, and the Technical Review Committee
(TRC) staff recommends approval.
Chairman Zarghouni opened the public hearing for Items 2 and 3. Seeing no one to
speak, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Salazar-Garza to approve Items 2 and 3 and
seconded by Commissioner Motaghi. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
A. Plats
2. 23-1046 23PL1045
PADRE ISLAND - CORPUS CHRISTI - SEA PINES, UNIT 1, BLOCK 14, LOT
24R (REPLAT-0.29 ACRES)
Located north of Bay Bean Rd. and east of Jessamine St.
3. 23-1047 23PL1061
ROBLEX INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT 3, BLOCK 2, LOT 5 & 6
(FINAL-5.80 ACRES)
Located west of Flato Rd. and south of Kingpin Dr.
B. Zoning
4. 23-1066 Public Hearing - Rezoning for a property located at or near 639 Del Mar
Boulevard.
Zoning Case No. 0623-04, Southern Builders CO, LLC (District 2). Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 639 Del Mar Boulevard from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the
"RS-TH" Townhouse District; Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Staff recommends approval).
VI. Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action
Elena Buentello, Development Services, presented Items 5 and 6.
Item 5: Rezoning for a property at 6302 Old Brownsville Road From "FR" Farm Rural to
"R-MH" Manufactured Home. The applicant had amended their zoning request. A revised
staff report and presentation were provided to the Planning Commission members. The
areas that fell within the Clear Zone and APZ-1 zone were removed from proposed
rezoning.
Proposed Use
Mobile Home Park
Area Development Plan
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Port/Airport/Violet
Future Land Use Map:
Light Industrial
Existing Zoning
"FR" Farm Rural District
Adjacent Land Uses
• North: Vacant and Agricultural, Zoned "FR" and "IH"
• South: Vacant, Agricultural, Residential Estate, Low-Density Residential, and
Commercial, Zoned "FR", "RS-6", "CG-2", "IL"
• East: Agricultural, Zoned "FR"
• West: Agricultural and Low-Density Residential, Zoned "FR" and "RS-6"
AICUZ (Air Installation Compatibility Use Zone/Safety Subzone of Corpus Christi
International Airport
CZ: Clear Zone
• Zone within the Safety Subzone of the AICUZ
• Area immediately beyond the usual runway threshold
• Possesses a higher potential for accidents than other areas further away from the
runway
APZ-1: Accident Potential Zone 1
• Zone within the Safety Subzone of the AICUZ
• Consisting of an area beyond the clear zone
• Possesses a measurable potential for accidents relative to the clear zone
APZ-2: Accident Potential Zone 2
• Zone within the Safety Subzone of the AICUZ
• Consisting of an area beyond the Accidental Potential Zone-1
• Possesses a measurable potential for aircraft accidents relative to Accidental
Potential Zone 1 or the clear zone.
Staff analysis and recommendation
The proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map but is consistent
with many broader elements of the City of Corpus Christi Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed rezoning is consistent with Plan CC regarding future land use and
avoidance of incompatible land uses.
The proposed rezoning will provide housing that can meet the diverse needs of the
community at all income levels and at all stages of the life cycle.
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the ADP which states to minimize incompatible
land uses, protect the airport from such incompatible uses, and prohibit residential uses
within 1.5 miles at the ends of the existing runway.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the rezoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District
to the "R-MH" Manufactured Home District.
Commissioner Mandel asked if the revised application was reviewed by the Navy and
Airport. Ms. Buentello stated yes, it was.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Miller to approve Item 5 and seconded by
Commissioner Salazar-Garza. The vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
Item 6: Rezoning for a property at 15821, 15826 S. Padre Island Drive &15822, 15826
Palmira Drive From "CR-2/10" to "CR-2/10/PUD".
The applicant had amended their zoning request and PUD plan to satisfy the review
criteria. A revised staff report and presentation were provided to the Planning
Commission members.
Proposed Use
To allow for the development of a townhome community development with associated,
shared amenities.
Development Plan (1.08 acres)
Proposed to include 1 existing, single-family home and/or a community center, and 8
detached townhomes.
Area Development Plan
Padre/Mustang Island
Future Land Use Map
Medium-Density Residential, Commercial
Existing Zoning
"CR-2/10" Resort Commercial with the Island Overlay
Adjacent Land Uses
North: Commercial and Vacant, Zoned "CR-2/10"
South: Vacant, Zoned "CR-2/10"
East: Park Uses, Zoned "FR"
West: Low-Density Residential, Zoned "RS-6"
PUD Development Plan
Background: Staff and the applicant had the opportunity to meet and discuss the unique
challenges of the proposed PUD and worked together on proposed revisions.
The subject property is 1.08 acres in size for a proposed townhouse community with
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shared amenities.
The existing single-family home will remain with the opportunity to be used as a
community center in the future, or potentially replat and add a community center to Lot 1.
The PUD proposes 8 individual, detached townhomes.
Each proposed townhome will have direct access to Palmira Avenue and South Padre
Island Drive via a private access easement.
Staff Analysis and Recommendation
The proposed PUD meets the applicability criteria and the review criteria for
PUDs as defined by the UDC.
The proposed PUD is partly consistent with the Future Land Use map as the
subject property has both medium density residential 25 AND commercial
75 uses planned.
TRC comments regarding sidewalks along Palmira Avenue have been
adequately addressed.
The proposed PUD meets the fundamental review criteria for both the zoning
map amendment and the master site plan such as being in conformity with the
comprehensive plan, providing cultural or recreational amenities, providing
innovative use of land concepts, or a variety of housing types.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION : Approval of the change of zoning from the "CR 2/10"
Resort Commercial 2 District with the Island Overlay to the "CR 2/10/PUD" Resort
Commercial District with the Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development.
Commissioners asked what the difference is between the two presentations.
Nina Nixon-Mendez stated they added a sidewalk along Palmira Avenue. The retention
areas will serve as an amenity with enhanced landscaping, benches, and bar-b-que pits.
The single-family home may be used as a community center or the lot could be
subdivided in the future for a community entity. They have enhanced the community
aspects and provided transportation.
Vice Chairman Miller asked questions about the sidewalk and if it would be a gated
area.
Ms. Buentello stated no gates were mentioned.
Vice Chairman Miller asked what the dimensions of the road were and the developer's
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plan for parking.
Ms. Buentello stated 26. There will be garages and additional parking in the first lot. The
other concerns were access to Park Road 22; there will be access. The Fire Marshall
has reviewed the proposal.
Chairman Zarghouni asked if this was a preliminary site plan. Ms. Buentello stated once
the PUD goes to council and is approved, the site plan will become part of the ordinance.
The base zone already allows townhomes.
Chairman Zarghouni asked about the sidewalk changes, and yes, the changes have
been written into to the document.
Chairman Zarghouni opened the Public Hearing for Item 6.
Seeing no one to speak, Chairman Zarghouni closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Salazar-Garza stated that she wants to make sure the applicant follows all
the rules outlined by the presentation.
Assistant Director Nixon-Mendez stated that the PUD document is used for the review
and becomes part of the ordinance.
Vice Chairman Miller asked if short-term rentals are allowed in CR-2.
Assistant Director Nixon-Mendez stated yes.
Buck Brice, attorney, stated the prohibition for short-term rentals in the UDC only applies
to single-family districts on the island.
Assistant Director Nixon-Mendez stated PUDS are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
No precedents are being set. It is based on the PUD criteria. Each project is unique.
Francisco Medrano, 1217 Court Place, Harlington, TX approached the commission and
stated there is no section width and it is a 25-foot access easement and it is completely
paved. It includes the sidewalk. Emergency access and fire access have already
approved.
Assistant Director Nixon-Mendez stated the PUD plan is in the handout.
Vice Chairman Miller's main concern is how to address life safety concerns.
Mr. Medrano stated the street will be 25 feet, fully paved.
Vice Chairman Miller asked what tools we have to make sure the road will be
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maintained.
Commissioner Mandel asked if the area was going to be gated and what kind of signage
will there be.
Mr. Medrano stated probably not. Normal signage practices, striping, etc.
Commissioner Mandel asked if traffic had reviewed the zoning.
Ms. Buentello stated yes, and a driveway approach permit application will be submitted
to TXDot.
Commissioner Munoz asked what changed between the denial and then approval.
Nina Nixon-Mendez stated they added a sidewalk along Palmira Avenue. The retention
areas will serve as an amenity with enhanced landscaping, benches, and bar-g-que pits.
The single-family home may be used as a community center or the lot could be
subdivided in the future for a community entity. They have enhanced the community
aspects and provided transportation.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Miller to approve Item No. 6 with the condition that
the applicant and the developer maintain a minimum 20-foot street section for tenant and
emergency vehicle access. Commissioner Salazar-Garza seconded. The Vote: All aye.
The motion passed.
C. Zoning: Item 5 was tabled from May 31, 2023 to June 28, 2023; and Item 6 was
tabled from June 14, 2023, to June 28, 2023
5. 23-0923 Public Hearing - Rezoning for a property located at or near 6302 Old
Brownsville Road.
Zoning Case No. 0523-01, WinnCo Investments (District 3). Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 6302 Old Brownsville Road from the "FR" Farm Rural District
to the "R-MH" Manufactured Home District; Providing for a penalty not to exceed
$2,000 and publication. (Staff recommends denial).
6. 23-0994 Public Hearing - Rezoning for properties located at or near 15821,15825
South Padre Island Drive (Park Road 22) and 15822, 15826 Palmira Drive.
Zoning Case No. 0623-02, Ron and Vanessa, LLC III, and TRR Development,
LLC (District 4). Ordinance rezoning properties at or near 15821, 15825 South
Padre Island Drive (Park Road 22) and 15822, 15826 Palmira Drive from the
"CR-2/10" Resort Commercial District with the Island Overlay to the
"CR-2/10/PUD" Resort Commercial District with the Island Overlay and a
Planned Unit Development; Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Staff recommends denial).
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VII. Director's Report
Assistant Director Nixon-Mendez stated the Texas APA Conference will be held
November 8-10, 2023, at the American Bank Center. Development Services will sponsor
registration for commissioners. Please let us know if you can attend.
VIII. Future Agenda Items: None
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.
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