HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/09/1963 - SpecialPRESENT:
Mayor Ben F. McDonald
Commissioners:
Tom R. Swantner
J. R. de Leon
M. P. Maldonado
W. J. Roberts
Jim Young
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
January 9, 1963
4:00 p.m.
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
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Mayor Ben F. McDonald called the meeting to order.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor McDonald announced the purpose of the special meeting to hold
public hearing on 3 applications for zoning changes, and explained the procedure
to be followed.
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Roberts and passed that the absence of
Commissioner Barnard be excused for cause.
Mayor McDonald announced the public hearing on the application of Mrs.
Byrd Harris for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to
"B-4" General Business District on an unplatted portion of Lot 5, Section 7,
Bohemian Colony Lands, being a rectangular tract located on the Southeast corner
of the intersection of Saratoga Boulevard and Greenwood. Drive, extending a dist-
ance of 660' in a Southeasterly direction along Saratoga Boulevard and a distance
of 400' in a Northeasterly direction along Greenwood Drive.
William Anderson, Director of Planning, located the property on the map
as being in the newly annexed area; explained that the applicant was requesting
the zoning in advance of over-all zoning for the annexed area in order to satisfy
prospective purchasers of the property; that 2 written notices had been mailed
out, one written return had been received in favor of the application and one
against; that the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission is
that the request for "B-4" General Business District be approved; and added fur-
ther that in his opinion this was proper zoning since the property is at the inter-
section of 2 major thoroughfares.
Mrs. Byrd Harris appeared in support of the application.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing be
closed.
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Motion by de Leon, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the recommen-
dation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the zoning on the
unplatted portion of Lot 5, Section 7, Bohemian Colony Lands, described in the
application, be changed from "R -1B" to "B-4" as prayed for.
Mr. Anderson reminded the Council that the applicant would be required
to plat the property before the issuance of any building permit, and Commissioner
de Leon moved the previous question for the purpose of amending his motion to pro-
vide for the filing of a proper plat, to which motion the Council voted "Aye".
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the previous
motion be amended to provide that the previous action of the Council is subject
to the filing of a proper plat.
Mayor McDonald announced the public hearing on the application of John
L. Tompkins for a change of zoning frau "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to
"B-4" General Business District on Lots 9 thru 29, Block A, Peary Place Subdiv-
ision Unit 1.
Mr. Anderson located the property on the map; pointed out that business
zoning would be supported by the planned residential areas in the Peary Place
Subdivision; that 4 written returns had been received in favor of the application,
and none against; that at the Commission hearing no one had opposed the zoning,
but that other property owners along Lexington had stated that they ought to have
the same business zoning; and that the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning &
Planning Commission is that the request for "B-4" General Business District be
approved.
Mr. Tompkins, the applicant, appearing in support of his application,
reminded the Council that the property has been improved by an 8" water line, and
stated that he was requesting the "B-4" zoning so that he could have recreational
facilities for his Peary Place development, and that the area is already platted.
No one else desired to be heard.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Swantner and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Young, seconded by Swantner and passed. that the recommenda-
tion of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the zoning on Lots
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9 thru 29, Block A, Peary Place Subdivision Unit 1, be changed from '°R -1B" to
"B-4" General Business Districts
Mayor McDonald announced the public hearing on the application of
Pharaoh Enterprises, Ltd. for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling
District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Tract 1, an unplatted por-
tion of approximately 6.7 acres out of Lots 3 and 4, Section 29, Flour Bluff &
Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, being located on the Northwest corner of the inter-
section of McArdle Road and Ennis Joslin Road, extending approximately 600° in a
Northwesterly direction along McArdle Road and approximately 1100° in a North&
erly direction along Ennis Joslin Road; for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -
family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract 2, an un -
platted portion of approximately 3,2 acres out of Lots 3 and 4, Section 29, !lour
Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, being located along the West right-of-way
line of Ennis Joslin Road, beginning at a point approximately 1100' North of the
intersection of McArdle Road and Ennis Joslin Road, extending approximately 550°
in a Northerly direction along Ennis Joslin Road and to an approximate average
depth of 260'; and for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling Dis-
trict to "B-4" General Business District on Tract 3, en unplatted portion of
Lots 2 and 3, Section 29, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, being lo-
cated and. including all of that property which lies between Ennis Joslin Road
and the Calm del Oso and between McArdle Road and the City limits as it existed
on September 15, 1962, and fronting approximately 3200° along the East right-of-
way line of Ennis Joslin Road.
Mr. Anderson located the 3 tracts described in the application on the
map; explained that at the time the Pharaoh Valley Subdivision was being dis-
cussed only the portion within the City was zoned and that the recent annexation
had included these 3 tracts; that the developers were requesting the zoning of
these 3 tracts at this time in connection with their financing of the project;
that the general plans for these tracts had been included in the previous pre-
liminary plat considered by the Council and tentatively approved, as it was felt
to be good zoning and would probably be the recommended zoning in the normal
course of zoning the entire annexed area; that 9 notices had been mailed out,
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and that 3 written returns had been received in favor, and none against; and
that the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning & PSsnriing Commission is that
the requests on all three tracts be .approved subject to a proper plat,
Paul Nye, attorney representing the applicant who was also present,
spoke in support of the application on the basis that it was part cf the over-
all program for the project which they desired to move ahead with development,
and expressed appreciation for the City's participation in the paving of Nile
Drive.
John Tompkins stated that he was certainly in favor of the Pharaoh
Valley program of development.
No one else desired to be heard.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing
be closed.
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Motion by Swantner, seconded by de Leon and passed that the recommen-
dation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the zoning
on an unplatted portion of approximately 6e7 acres out of Lots 3 and 4, Section
29, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, described as Tract 1 in the ap-
plication, be changed. from "R-1B"to "B -r, that the zoning on an unplatted por-
tion of approximately 302 acres out of Lots 3 and 1+, Section 29, Flour Bluff &
Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, described as Tract 2 in the application, be changed
from "R®1B"to "A-1", and the zoning on an unplatted portion of Lots 2 and 3, Sec-
tion 29, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, described as Tract 3 in the
application, be changed from "R -1B" to "B-4", all as prayed for and all subject
to proper plate
City Manager Whitney, in connection with Stem "e" of the City Manager°s
Reports which had been withdrawn earlier during the regular meeting, reported on
the matter of steps takenand persons contacted, in order to obtain an impartial
outside consultant to make an evaluation report on the proposed Lumar Gas Corpor-
ation contract by January 23 of this month so that such report might be made
available to the citizens prior to the election on the question of granting such
contract on January 26, 1963, and recommended that the proposal of Mr, Oe Go
McClain, local geologist and consultant, to make an evaluation study of the pro-
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posed Lumar Gas Corporation contract with respect to ability to perform it's
gas supply commitments to the City, and to submit such report to the Ccuacil
on January 23, 1963, for the standard consultant fee of $100.00 per day, plus
expenses, total cost not to exceed $1500.00, be accepted subject to receipt of
Mr. McClain,s proposal in writing.
The matter vas discussed, and it vas agreed that Mr. McClain being one
of the consultants recommended by prominent local oil operators, having no known
oil or gas interest that would influence his analysis and report, being familiar
with the history and the concern of the entire City in this matter, and his
ability to start immediate study, that he is the best possible choice.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Swentner and unanimously passed that
the Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation, and that Mre 0o G.
McClain be employed to make an evaluation study and report to the Council not
later than January 23, 1963, on the Lumar Gas Corporation.°a gas reserves and
sales contracts and ability to perform it's gas supply commitments to the City,
for a fee of $100,00 per day, plus expenses, total cost not to exceed $1500000,
and that a statement of employment be obtained in writing by the City Manager,
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
special meeting vas adjourned,