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Meeting Minutes - Final
Planning Commission
Wednesday,August 23,2023 5:30 PM 6th Floor Conference Room
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
Vice Chairman York called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and a quorum was
established to conduct the meeting with Chairman Miller absent.
Present 7- Board Member Brian Mandel, Board Member Cynthia Garza, Board Member Justin
Hedrick, Board Member Billy A. Lerma,Vice Chair Michael York, Board Member Jahvid
Motaghi,and Board Member Mike Munoz
Absent 2- Advisory Non voting Ben Polack,and Chair Michael Miller
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. Approval of Absences: Commissioner Motaghi
A motion was made by Commissioner Mandel to approve the absence of Commissioner
Motaghi and seconded by Commissioner Munoz. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
IV. Approval of Minutes:
1. 23-1366 Regular meeting minutes from 8-9-23
Attachments: 8-9-23 Planning Commission DRAFT Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Hedrick to approve the minutes listed above and
seconded by Commissioner Lerma. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
V. Consent Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action (Items A, B, and C)
Chairman York stated Commissioner Munoz was abstaining from Item No. 11 (Zoning
Case No. 0823-03, Christus Spohn Health System) on the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner York asked to pull Item No. 9 (Zoning Case No. 0723-06 Costa Blue) from
the Consent Agenda.
Mark Orozco, Development Services, read Consent Agenda A and B for Plats and Time
Extension: Items No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 into the record as shown below. The plats
satisfy all requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC)/State Law, and the
Technical Review Committee (TRC) staff recommends approval.
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Vice Chairman York opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak, the public
hearing was closed.
Commissioner Motaghi moved to approve items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 and seconded
by Commissioner Salazar-Garza. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
Elena Buentello, Development Services, presented Item No. 9 on the agenda.
Proposed Use:
To allow for a commercial daycare, adaptive reuse of a former place of worship.
Area Development Plan:
Westside (January 2023)
Future Land Use Map:
Mixed Use
Existing Zoning:
"IL" Light Industrial
Adjacent Land Uses:
North, South: Commercial uses, Zoned "IL"
East: Low-Density Residential uses, Zoned "RS-6"
West: Commercial uses, Zoned "IL"
Current Lessee
Ds Childcare —currently operating as a State Licensed, home daycare.
Proposed Expansion
Ds Childcare has received a Child Care Provider Expansion grant to offset operational
costs associated with expanding the home daycare and relocating to the subject
property.
Child Care Desert:
With assistance from the Workforce Commission, the lessee determined local childcare
deserts— defined as an area with at least 30 children under the age of 6 and either no
childcare provider at all or so few that there are more than 3 times as many children
under 5 as they are childcare spots available —determined using census data.
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed rezoning, while inconsistent with the Future Land Use Map, is consistent
with Plan CC and the Westside Area Development Plan by supporting: Economic
Development, Entrepreneurship, Essential needs such as daycare. The subject property
is ideally sited as the area is identified as a Childcare Desert. The entire east block of
South Port Avenue from Buford Avenue to Ruth Street is light industrially zoned with a
Future Land Use proposing Mixed Use. Staff seeks to maintain the continuity in the
zoning district which allows commercial to light industrial uses. The requested special
permit can provide the limited use of a commercial daycare and address parking issues,
including the required drive-through loading area. Approval of the change of zoning from
the "IL" Light Industrial District to the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit
subject to conditions.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT:
Use: The only use allowed other than uses allowed in the base zoning district is a
commercial Day Care Center. Off-Street Parking and Loading: A signed shared parking
agreement must be submitted with the building permit application to include 4 employee
parking spaces and a drive-thru loading area with 5 vehicle stacking spaces. Occupancy:
Shall be limited to 4 employees and no more than 38 children. Screening: Outdoor play
area shall be screened according to Texas Child Care Licensing requirements. Location
of Outdoor Play or Instruction Area: May be allowed in the front of the property but not in
the required street yard. State Licensing: The applicant shall maintain Texas Child Care
Licensing. Hours of Operation: The hours of operation shall be limited from 6:00 AM to
7:00 PM. Other Requirements: The conditions listed herein do not preclude compliance
with other applicable UDC and Building and Fire Code Requirements. Time Limit: In
accordance with the UDC, this Special Permit shall be deemed to have expired within 12
months of this ordinance unless a complete building permit application has been
submitted, and the Special Permit shall expire if the allowed use is discontinued for more
than six consecutive months.
Staff answered questions from Commissioners.
Vice Chairman York opened the public hearing. The applicant, Joe Ortiz, spoke in favor
of the application. Dolores Lucio (lessee) also spoke in favor of the application.
Seeing no one else to speak, Vice Chairman closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Lerma moved to approve Item No. 9 and seconded by Commissioner
Salazar-Garza. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
Elena Buentello, Development Services, presented Item No. 11 on the agenda.
Proposed Use:
To allow for the relocation of an existing helipad and additional parking for staff and
visitors.
Area Development Plan:
Southeast ADP (July 11, 1995)
Future Land Use Map:
Institutional
Existing Zoning:
"RM-1/SP" Multi-Family District with a Special Permit
Adjacent Land Uses:
North: Medium-Density Residential (Zoned: ON)
South: Public/Semi-Public (Zoned: CG-2/SP)
East: Public/Semi-Public (Zoned: CG-2/SP and CR-1/SP)
West: Professional Office (Zoned: CG-2)
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
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The proposed rezoning is consistent with broader elements of Plan CC and the FLUM
element. The UDC allows a helipad/heliport as an accessory to a Public/Semi-Public use
such as a hospital to transport the injured and transfer individuals between hospitals.
Hospitals are permitted in all the commercial zoning districts, and the applicant's request
to relocate the existing pad from Morgan Avenue and Ocean Drive to Morgan Avenue
and 3rd Street, closer to the emergency room, has been deemed an appropriate request.
In reviewing the applicant's request for the relocation of the pad to a denser area of the
block, staff considered the adverse impacts the applicant's request may have on the
surrounding properties, including: The operational characteristic of the requested use
such as use frequency of the helipad and time of use, the size of the helicopter the pad
will serve (during disaster relief, large military aircraft may need access), obstructions,
and noise and dust nuisances with the proximity of the site to residential uses and
mid-rise office buildings. The flight characteristic of the helicopter with regard to landing
area, its ascent and descent patterns (approach/departure paths), and transitional
surfaces within an urban area. The Christus Spohn campus has grown over the years and
Public/Semi-Public uses are permitted at the neighborhood scale and are allowed in
proximity to residential uses along with their ancillary uses. The surrounding properties
have been exposed to Christus Spohn Hospital's helicopter operations since 2002. UDC
section 5.3.2.E states that a helipad shall provide adequate land area for take-off and
landing to ensure public safety in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration
standards. The site plan indicates design standards that align with the FAA's (Federal
Aviation Administration) for the safety of people and protection of properties on the
ground. Staff's opinion is that while this rezoning may have some adverse impacts; the
helipad's design standards brings the applicant's request closer to achieving consistency
to development patterns that contribute to high quality of life. The proximity of the site to
busy arterials (Morgan Avenue, Ocean Drive, and Ayers Street) can assist in dissipating
operational nuisances. Staff recommends approval.
Staff answered questions from Commissioners.
Vice Chairman York opened the public hearing. Jerry Kramer, architect, spoke in favor of
the application. Seeing no one else to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Motaghi moved to approve Item No. 11 seconded by Commissioner
Lerma. The Vote: Aye: Vice Chairman York, Commissioners Mandel, Salazar-Garza,
Motaghi, Lerma, and Hedrick. Abstain: Commissioner Munoz. The motion passed.
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A. Plats
2' 23-1319 PL7957
WOODLAWN ESTATES BLOCK 5 LOTS 1 R-A 1 R-B (1.21 ACRES)
Located NE corner of Williams Or. and Clare Or.
Attachments:
20231 01 3)
3. 23-1385 23PL1057
HSD ADDITION BLOCK A LOT 1 (COMMERCIAL REPLAT-2.84 ACRES)
Located at11152 |H37Access Road atthe intersection ofUpRiver Road and
Violet Road.
Attachments: 23PL1 057 HSQ Addition -COVER PG
23PL1 057 TR
23PL1 057 PLAT HSQ Addition
4. 23-1[ 97 23PL1062
LEXINGTON CENTER UNIT 2 (COMMERCIAL REPLAT-3.203 ACRES)
Located at 2202 Holly Road at the intersection of Holly Road and Hwy 286
Access Northbound.
Attachments: '
23PL1062 PLAT
B.
Time Extension
5. 23-1365� 22PL11O2-F|RGTREQUEGT-6MONTH EXTENSION
OSO RANCH UNIT 2 (FINAL 12.334)
Located west ofFlour Bluff Drive between Purdue Road and G|enoakDrive
Attachments: 22PL1 102 Oso Ranch Unit 2 Time Exten
22PL1 102 Oso Ranch Unit 2 LFinal__12.334_AC)__-__PLAT_EXTENSION
01 -20230731
Approved plat Oso Ranch Unit 2
6. 23-1378 21PL1O15 -SECOND REQUEGT-24MONTH EXTENSION
PIN OAK TERMINAL TRACT (PRELIM I NARY-227.22 ACRES)
Located north of Agnea Street (Spur 544) between Bronco Road and Hopkins
Road.
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Attachments: 21PL1015 Pin Oak Terminal-Tract-CvP
RnOakAct PRELIM 8.18.21P
Pin Oak Time Extension
LEEE2ved Plat-Pin Oak
7. 23-1379 22PL1OO1-F|RGTREQUEGT-124MONTHEXTENSION
THE VILLAS PUD (FINAL-2.35 ACRES)
Located on the northeast aide of Granada Drive and west of Leeward Drive.
Attachments: 22PL1 001 The Villas CvPq
Villas Time E2i��st
22PL1001-PCAct-The Villas
Approved plat The Villas
8. 23-1[ 80� 22PL1061-F|RGTREQUEGT-12 MONTH
LANDMARK AT AIRLINE BLOCK 1, LOT 1 (FINAL-1 1.16 ACRES)
Located east ofAirline Road and south ofBrooke Road.
Attachments: 22PL1 061 Landmark at Ai
Landmark Time Extension
Approved plat LandmarkatAinine
C. New Zoning
9. 23-1C391i Zoning Case No.O723-OO. Costa Blue 914G. Port Series (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 914 South Port Avenue from the ''|L^ Light Industrial
District tothe ''|L/GP^ Light Industrial with a Special Permit; Providing fora
penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff recommends approval).
Attachments: Case 0723-06 Costa Blue
Case 0723-06 Costa Blue PC Presentation
10. 23-1383 Zoning Case No. O823-01. Sharkey Transportation (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 4757 Sharpsburg Road from the ''|L^ Light
Industrial District to the ''|L/GP^ Light Industrial District with a Special Permit;
Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff recommends
approval).
Attachments: 0823-01 Sharkey Transpor ation Inc Staff
0823-01 Sharkey Tranpsortation Inc PowerPoint Presentation
11. 23-1388 Zoning Case No. O823-O3. Corpus ChriatuaGpohnHealth System Corp.
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(District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 1314 3rd Street from the
"RM-1/SP" Multi-Family District with a Special Permit to the ''CG-2^ General
Commercial District; Providing fora penalty not to exceed $2.000 and
publication. (Staff recommends approva|.)
Attachments: 0823-03 Christus Spohn Health System Corp. Staff Report
0823-03 Christus_Spohn_Health__System_Cgrp__PowerPoint
Presentationl
Yf|. Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action: Tabled from July 26, 2023
Elena Buente||opresented Item No. 12 on the agenda.
Proposed Use:
To allow for the expansion of an existing convenience store and diesel fueling station.
Area Development Plan:
Northwest (Adopted onJanuary 9. 2OO1)
Future Land Use Map:
Flood Plain Conservation
Existing Zoning:
"CG-2^ General Commercial District
Adjacent Land Uses:
North: Vacant, Zoned ''RG-O^
South: Vacant, Zoned ''CG-2^
East: Low-Density Residential, Commercial, Zoned: ''RG-O^
West: Vacant, Commercial, Zoned: ''CG-2^
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
Plan CC encourages the proper placement of land uses based on computability and
location needs. The subject property is located at the SIGNALIZED intersection of Violet
Road and UpRiver Road (IH 37Access Road). The rezoning request will not have an
adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood - buffer yards, setbacks, and visual
screening will be required where adjacent to residential uses. The immediate access
from IH 37 (Less than 500 feet) makes the site appropriate, limiting traffic intrusion into
the neighborhoods and would accommodate an existing use with the ''CG-2^ District. |H
37 is part of the Texas Highway Freight Network and one is sixteen jobs in Texas are
directly supported byfreight transportation. No new driveways will be created. NoTxO[}T
driveway permitting will be required. TxDOT stated they do not have any issues with the
rezoning. The development addresses a locational need for large truck fueling. The
signalized intersection and immediate access to IH 37 were decision drivers for the
applicant's site selection. Staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Lerma stated he viewed the traffic patterns at this location and there were
noiaauea.
Staff stated TXOotdid not have any concerns regarding the zoning request.
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Vice Chairman York opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak, the public
hearing was closed.
Commissioner Lerma moved to approve Item No. 12 and seconded by Commissioner
Motaghi. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
12. 23-1258 Zoning Case No. 0723-05, Circle K Store (District 1). Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 11102 Up River Road from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District. Providing for a penalty not to
exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff recommends approval).
Attachments: Case 0723-05 Circle K Staff Repan
Case 0723-05 Circle K Store Presentation
VII. Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action
Renee Couture presented Item No. 13 on the agenda: Resolution designating the new
Park Road 22 Bridge as the Don Patricio Bridge.
On November 9, 2011, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and the City of
Corpus Christi entered into an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for the construction
of the Park Road 22 Bridge. The bridge is currently under construction and the project is
scheduled to be complete in November 2023. The City desired to name the new bridge,
in accordance with Chapter 311 of the Texas Transportation Code, in conjunction with
project completion. Chapter 311 grants municipalities control over highways, streets, and
alleys located within the City limits, including the ability to assign names to highway
facilities within its jurisdiction.
The City submitted a letter request to the TXDOT's Corpus Christi District and received
approval to formally designate the new Park Road 22 Bridge as the "Don Patricio
Bridge". This name has historical reference as the first causeway connecting Padre
Island to the mainland. The Don Patricio Causeway opened in July 1927 and was swept
away by a hurricane in September 1933. Additionally, the naming has symbolism
associated with former District 4 councilman Greg Smith, an advocate for the Park Road
22 bridge, and his great-grandfather Patrick F. Dunn. Mr. Dunn owned the majority of
Padre Island from 1879 to 1926 and operated the historic EI Rancho de Don Patricio.
The Public Works Department will install and maintain signs in accordance with the
Municipal Maintenance Agreement (MMA) between TXDOT and the City. As part of the
MMA, the City is responsible for the installation and maintenance of special guide signs,
when agreed to in writing by the State, on Non-controlled Access Highways such as Park
Road 22.
Vice Chairman York opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak, the public
hearing was closed.
Commissioner Munoz made a motion to approve Item No. 13 seconded by
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Commissioner Motaghi. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
13. 23-1C373 Resolution designating the new Park Road 22Bridge aathe Don PathoioBridge
Attachments: Don Patrido Bridqe Agenda Memo 8-15-23
Resolution -8.15.23
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Fund Balance
Don Patrido
DON PATRICIO SIGN
Yf|||. Director's Report
None.
|X Future Agenda Items: None.
X. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:16 pm.
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