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Meeting Minutes - Final
Planning Commission
Wednesday, December 13,2023 5:30 PM City Hall 6th Floor Conference Room
I. Call to Order, Roll Call:
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and a quorum was established to
conduct the meeting. No absences recorded.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chairman Miller stated Item No. 10, 23-1991, Thanksgiving Homes, is pulled from the
agenda and will be re-noticed and heard on January 10, 2024.
Carrie Meyer, 4401 Gulfbreeze, presented a PowerPointe regarding the 4513
Gulfbreeze renovation project.
Gordon Awsumb, 1 Virginia Hills Drive, spoke about the 4513 Gulfbreeze renovation
project and to look at the details because it does not fit with the Comprehensive Plan for
North Beach.
Ron Graban, 202 Surfside, spoke about the revitalization of North Beach and that the
project at 4513 Gulfbreeze does not fit in the neighborhood.
III. Approval of Absences: None.
IV. Approval of Minutes:
1. 23-1985 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 29, 2023
Attachments: 11-29-23 Planning Commission DRAFT Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Mandel to approve the minutes listed above and
seconded by Commissioner Munoz The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
V. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Planning Commission &Airport
Zoning Commission (AZC) Meeting Calendar for 2024
2. 23-1990 2024 Planning Calendar
Attachments: 2224PCMtq Dates
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz to approve the 2024 Planning Commission
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calendar and seconded by Commissioner Lerma. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
VI. Consent Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action (Items A, B, and C.)
Chairman Miller stated B. Item No. 10, 23-1991, Thanksgiving Homes, is pulled from the
agenda and will be re-noticed and heard on January 10, 2024.
Mark Orozco, Development Services, read Consent Agenda Items A and C, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, and 11, 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 of the plat. The Saratoga Ridge Water Master Plan
Amendment was also read into the record.
Vice Chairman York asked for detail on the changes that are proposed.
Nick Winkelmann, CCW, Assistant Director, stated the waterline along Saratoga is not in
the Master Plan.
Commissioner Hedrick asked about Item No. 9, if the area is already annexed by the city
and who would be putting in the roads.
Nina Nixon-Mendez, Assistant Director, stated yes, the road is required and is a rural
section road and when the development reaches a threshold, they will have to do a C1
collector. 50 homes require a secondary access at permitting; it will be governed through
plat phases.
Andrew Dimas, Development Services, stated the fire code changed to 50, so now with
the UDC update we need to make sure the codes align. The connections points need to
be shown. When each development reaches 50% of density, they will upgrade from a
rural street to a full C1 collector. Homes will be tracked in order to construct the
secondary access road. Phase II has not come into the city yet so the city could hold the
approval until the road is built.
Chairman Miller opened public comments.
Seeing no one to speak, Chairman Miller closed public comments.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman York to approve Items 3-9 and 11 as presented
by staff and seconded by Commissioner Munoz. The Vote: All Aye. The motion passed.
A. Plats
3. 23-1920 PL8118
FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES NO. 2 (REPLAT OF 0.38 ACRES)
Located east of Military Dr. & south of Jester St.
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Attachments: PL8118 Flour Bluff Estates No.2 CvP
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PL8118 Flour Bluff Estates No._2Report
PL8118 Flour Bluff Estates No.2 UPDATED 231036-PLAT-1 PLAT
4. 23-1970 PL8066
NANJEAN PARK ADDITION, BLOCK 6, LOT 6R (REPLAT OF 1.11 ACRES)
Located at 4060 Padre Island.
Attachments: PL8066 Nanjean Park Addition Block 6 Lot 6R Report Cy Pg
PL8066 NanLean Park Addition Block 6 Lot 6R Report
PL8066 NanLean Park Addition Block 6 Lot 6R 40894-4060 S. Padre
Island Dr. PL
5. 23-1971 PL8121
DUNBAR ADDITION, BLOCK A, LOTS 19A, 20A, 21A, 21 B, 22A, 22B, 23A,
23B (REPLAT OF 0.80 ACRES)
Attachments: PL8121 Dunbar Addition Cy_Pg
PL8121 Dunbar Addition Closed Doc Report
PL8121 Dunbar Addition-Plat- Pg. 1 - Updated
6. 23-1982 PL8139
OSO RIVER ESTATES, UNIT 3, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1A, 1B, AND 1C (FINAL
PLAT OF 18.01 ACRES)
Attachments: PL8139 Oso River Estates Unit 3 Block 1 Lots 1A 1B 1C Cv Pg
PL8139 Oso River Estates Unit 3 Block 1 Lots JA 1B 1C Report
PL8139 Oso River Estates Unit 3 Block 1 Lots 1A 1B 1C Plat
7. 23-1989 PL8140
AZALI ESTATES, UNIT 3 (FINAL PLAT-13.87 ACRES)
Located east of Fred's Folley and north of Yorktown Boulevard.
Attachments: PL8140 Azali Estates Unit 3-CvP
PL8140 Azali Estates Unit 3.Comments
PL8140 Azali Estates Unit 3.R1 Plat
8. 23-1994 PL8111-CONDITIONAL
PAUL COURT, BLOCK 11, LOT 6-A (REPLAT OF 0.79 ACRES)
Located south of Comanche St. &west of N. Staples St.
Attachments: PL8111 Paul Court Cv Pq
PL8111 Paul Court Report
PL81 11 Updated ( Josephine) 1424 Howard Street REPLAT
9. 23-1692 22PL1049-CONDITIONAL
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KASPIAN SUBDIVISION UNIT 1 (FINAL-19.491 ACRES)
Located south ofFM43 (Weber Road) and east ofCounty Road 43.
Attachments: '
22PL1049 Kaspian Unit 1.R1
B. New Zoning
10. 23-1i991i Zoning Case No. 1223-01. Thanksgiving Homes (District 2). Ordinance
rezoning aproperty atornear 3O29GabinaaStreet from the ''RG-O/GP^
Single-Family O District with a Special Permit to the ''RG-TH^ Townhouse
District; Providing for apenalty not toexceed $2.00Oand publication.
(Staff recommends approva|).
Attachments: 1223-01 Thanksgiving Homes Report
1223-01 Thanksgiving Home PowerPoint
YfU. Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action:
C. Saratoga Ridge Water Master Plan Amendment
11. 23-1i988 Ordinance amending the Water Master Plan, a public utility element ofthe
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by amending water lines located
along Saratoga Blvd. located southeast of Old Brownsville Rd. and northwest of
County Road 35atthe new development that will benamed Saratoga Ridge.
Attachments: Agenda Memo Saratoga Ridge Water Mas er Plan Amendment
EL2EDLEg_L2mmission 12.13.2023
DESIGN MEMO-OFFSITE WATER&SANITARY SEWER 20231121
EXHIBIT B Plat
EXHIBIT C-WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
GREENWOOD V\/WTP SERVICE AREA AREA 5
SARATOGA RIDGE SUBDIVISION-OFFSITE WATER&SANITARY
SEWER LAYOUT 20231121
Saratoga Rid e Master Plan Amendment P1
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Yf|||. Public Hearing Discussion and Possible Action:
12. 23-1i999 Water, Wastewater, Gtornnvvater. and Roadway Master Plans, Land Use
Assumptions, and Capital Improvements Plans.
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Attachments: Agenda Memo PC Mtg -Master Plans (002)
Overall Project Map-Water
Ovaerall Project Map-Wastewater
Overall Project Map-Stormwater
Overall Project Map- Roadways
CC Master Plan Water
CC Master Plan Wastewater
Stormwater Master Plan 12-6-23
Roadway Master Plan and CIP 12-6-23
Land Use Assumptions; Water, Wastewater, Stormwater & Roadway Master Plans, and
associated Capital Improvement Plans.
Al Raymond, Director of Development Services, stated the Development Services
Department has been managing the Master Planning and Impact Fee with Pape-Dawson
since March of 2021. The projects and plans data were vetted by the Capital
Improvement Advisory Committee; the steering group that gives direction all of the effort
that led to the creation of the Master Plans. The CIAC is required by the Texas Local
Government Code 395, and 15 individuals were appointed by the City Council. We are
now at a point to have public meetings and discuss the process. Workshops were held,
community meetings have been held, and this courtesy briefing is for the Planning
Commissioners benefit before taking the issue to City Council on January 23.
Kim Keefer, Pape-Dawson, discussed the process for the Master Plans, Capital
Improvement Plan and Impact Fee process following Local Texas Code Chapter 395.
Impact Fees will not be discussed at this time. Ms. Keefer explained the makeup and role
of the CIAC. The growth rate was explained in detail. The 10-year plan was discussed as
a road map to how the city will grow. Ms. Keefer explained the costs associated with
Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Roadway projects. Growth triggers projects.
Vice Chairman York questioned the calculation of the impact fees. Will those fees be
backed out of the total cost of projects?
Ms. Keefer stated yes, goes with the growth and Chapter 395 outlines the process for
fees.
Discussion was held regarding Master Plans vs. Capital Improvement Plans; is there a
map that shows this information.
Ms. Keefer said there are maps available by project.
Vice Chairman York asked if the plans were ever reviewed by the local relevant experts.
Ms. Keefer stated the CIAC has local engineers and developers who have reviewed the
plans. Mr. Raymond said yes, they have met with other entities and the information is on
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the website. All the meetings are public; workshops, CIAC, city council. The CIAC carry
information to their constituents in their field.
Commissioner Lerma stated this is one of the issues that come to Planning Commission
and the commissioners feel rushed and out of the loop and not kept abreast of the
meetings with engineers, developers, and realtors. They were left out of the loop and now
they have to vote to pass it on. Commissioner Lerma is not comfortable voting on this
issue at this time.
Director Raymond has included the Planning Commission in public engagement. The
CIAC is the group that is making the decisions to bring to council. Mr. Raymond
suggested the Planning Commission is not required to be the experts on the Master Plan
and to trust the judgement of the CIAC along with Pape-Dawson.
Buck Brice, City Attorney, stated the Master Plan is a living document and can be
amended. The process for the amendments: Planning Commission for a Public Hearing,
then to the City Manager for a recommendation, then to council; they can approve the
amendments or send back for modifications.
Commissioner Munoz asked are there current Master Plans in place (yes).
Director Raymond stated Area Development Plans have been in use. Master Plans are
on the shelf and there are amendments.
Commissioner Munoz stated city planning is important and Master Plans are as well.
Commissioner Munoz mentioned we need to trust the professionals.
Chairman Miller asked if there is anything this body has to do to have any effect on the
outcome. If they recommend denial, is there a requirement for 3/4 passage.
Mr. Brice stated no.
Chairman Miller discussed the growth assumptions at 2%.
Director Raymond stated the model was built on a 1.3% growth rate. There are other
issues involved have nothing to do with growth.
Chairman Miller stated his concerns are not with the Master Plans itself but it is acting as
the basis for impact fees to be calculated. We want to promote growth without shooting
ourselves in the foot with inflated numbers.
Director Raymond recapped the costs and stated the CIAC sets the rate, not CCW,
Development Services, or Public Works. CIAC recommends to city council. The Impact
Fee reflects growth. Council has the final word.
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Vice Chairman York asked about CIAC setting the fee based on the data they have been
given. Vice Chairman York asked about Oso fees calculated from the costs.
Director Raymond stated CIAC makes the recommendation.
Vice Chairman York wants to make sure CIAC has the most updated information and
plans reviewed by local experts. Everything looked very, very high (inflated).
Cara Tackett, Pape-Dawson, discussed growth and planning which is done by the Area
Development Plan. CIAC discussed the numbers. Other than London, there is not a
screaming discrepancy. A lot of time was spent on London which is a high growth area.
Numbers were compared to other cities and other plans and they are consistent.
Vice Chairman York stated impact fees are based on the actual cost of the project
(developer cost) should the impact fee be based on what the developer spends on the
project.
Ms. Tackett stated the impact fee has to be by Chapter 395 and reevaluated every five
years. If there are changes in the Master Plan, projects moved, the costs can be revisited
and evaluated.
Rudy Garza, 202 Surfside, stated it is not intentional that the information wasn't
presented to the Planning Commission. It's hard to present something that is not finished.
Mr. Garza discussed the history of the Master Plans.
Ram Munoz, 1608 S. Brownlee, stated CIAC spent over 120 hours in meetings and a lot
of the questions heard tonight have been asked by CIAC. Commissioners can call Mr.
Munoz for more information. CIAC worked very hard on the maps.
Bart Braselton, 5337 Yorktown, stated he is a member of the CIAC and will answer
general comments. There has been a great deal of work on the Master Plans and
amending Master Plans has been done a number of times. Mr. Braselton stated at this
point we do not know how the Master Plans will be amended. Mr. Braselton doesn't
understand how over-estimating growth does not directly impact the final, it directly
impacts what the costs are. Mr. Braselton reviewed approximately 238 sewer projects.
People paying impact fees are also paying taxes. The fee is completely subjective.
Chairman Miller asked for the vote tally from CIAC. (provided via email on December 14,
2023)
Seeing no one else to speak, Chairman Miller closed the public hearing.
Chairman Miller stated he is not comfortable voting on something he doesn't understand
and is not comfortable putting his name on something he doesn't understand. Chairman
Miller did a fee calculation on another project and discussed the high building permit fee.
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Chairman Miller stated he has not had the input required and he will abstain.
Commissioner Salazar-Garza stated she was happy with the information that was shared
with the Planning Commission. Commissioner Salazar-Garza wants to make the right
decision for the citizens. Commissioner Salazar-Garza thanked Pape-Dawson for all the
work that they have done but feels they do not have enough information or understanding
of the issue.
Commissioner Munoz stated he would like more information and has the same
reservations as Chairman Miller on Impact Fees and has a lot more to learn before he
understands them. The Master Plan does not dictate the Impact Fees.
Vice Chairman York stated he sees all the work that has been done. As a Planning
Commissioner he has only had a week to digest the information. The reservations he has
are a lot less now since the presentation. Vice Chairman York would like to table this
issue for experts to review.
Mr. Brice stated the issues the Planning Commission is discussing can be a
recommendation to council.
Chairman Miller asked if a delay would impede the process.
Mr. Brice stated public notices are in place. Council doesn't have to act, but that is the
plan.
Chairman Miller asked about drainage and water flow for Oso Bay.
Vice Chairman York asked what their options are; it cannot be tabled,just approved, or
denied.
Mr. Brice stated recommendations could be sent to council.
Commissioner Munoz asked how would we pick experts to review the issue.
Vice Chairman York stated to send him the documents and he would send to the
engineers for review. Now is the chance to get last minute feedback to alter the plan for
the better. Vice Chairman asked that the calculations be as accurate as possible for the
growth rate and calculations.
Vice Chairman York made a motion for approval with a recommendation for expert
reviews in Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Roadways, Civil Engineering, and projected
growth rates and comments published to see if there are any changes; seconded by
Commissioner Salazar-Garza.
Vice Chairman York amended the motion to include additional comments from local
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engineers outside the CIAC. (solicit comment from local experts outside the CIAC);
seconded by Commissioner Salazar-Garza. The Roll Call Vote: Aye: Vice Chairman
York, Commissioners Salazar-Garza, Munoz, Motaghi, Hedrick, and Budd. Abstain:
Chairman Miller, Commissioners Mandel, and Lerma. The motion passed.
IX. Director's Report: None.
X. Future Agenda Items: None.
XI. Adjournment:
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm.
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