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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/15/1964 - SpecialCITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 15, 1964 24.00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor James L. Barnard Commissioners: Jim Young City Manager Herbert W. Whitney Jack R. Blackmon Asst City Att'y Wayland Pilcher J. R. de Leon City Secretary T. Ray Kring M. P. Maldonado W. J. Roberts W. H. Wallace, Jr, Mayor James L. Barnard called the special meeting to order. City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Mayor Barnard announced the purpose of the special meeting to hold public hearings on several zoning applications, and explained the procedure to be followed, Mayor Barnard announced the public hearing on the application of H. M. DeVille for a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on all of Lots 1, 11 and 12, Block 6, Oak Park, save and except those portions taken for Interstate Highway #37 right of way. City Secretary Kring reported receipt of a communication signed by the applicant, Henry M. DeVille, withdrawing his application. Mayor Barnard announced the public hearing on the application of C. A. Simpson and Joe H. George for change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "B-4" General Business District on all of Block 1, Lots 1 through 5, Barthlome Addition. Tom Lake, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map; pointed ou the zoning and land use of the area; stated that 24 written notices were mailed out and 6 returns received in favor of the request and 2 against; that the 2 appli- cants and their representative, who was also representing 3 other property owners in the block, appeared in support of the application at the Commission's hearing, and no one appeared in opposition; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that the application be approved as submitted. City Manager Whitney pointed out the hazardous traffic situation in the area created by the way in which Buffalo Street, Rose Street and Lawrence Drive come to a point and by the additional traffic from Highway 37; explained the City's tentative plans for a new street pattern for correcting the situation; and suggest- ed that since the contemplated street pattern may include the closing of a portion • • City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting April 15, 1964 Page 2 of Buffalo Street, and the building of Buffalo to enter Lawrence Drive at right angles that the Council might wish to defer final action on the subject zoning application to see what the effect of the new street pattern might have on the properties in the area. C. A. Simpson, applicant, spoke in support of the request for the purpose of relocating his garage operation presently located at Antelope and Rose Streets due to some of the traffic having been diverted by Highway 37. John Morrow, representing some of the lot owners, spoke in support of the request on the basis that the zoning of the property would not affect the street pattern, that the requested zoning and the possible new street pattern will enhance the property of those he represents as evidenced by the fact that he has had 2 recent inquiries for purchase if the zoning is approved. C. R. Lehman, 3101 Huisache St., and C. W. Bertsch, 3102 Magnolia St., spoke in opposition to a garage or body shop operation on the basis of the noise nuisance. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Wallace and passed that the matter be tabled for 1 week for study with respect to the possible new street pattern. Mayor Barnard announced the public hearing on the application of Max C. Kluge for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on a 2.589 -acre tract out of the southern portion of the east.I of Lot 11, Bancroft Farm Lots. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that 12 notices were sent out, 3 returns received in favor of the request, and none against, and that 2 additional returns were received following the Commission"s hearing; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that the request be approved subject to a proper plat. Max Kluge, applicant, spoke in support of the application; presented a site plan of the proposed 40 -unit apartment development, with room for 64 units, and explained his plans for swimming pool, putting green and shuffle board, 128 designated parking spaces, and including a fence. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting April 15, 1964 Page 3 Perry Smith, adjacent property owner, pointed out the need for a street connection from Werner Lane to Villa Drive so that a portion of his approximately 3 -acre tract would have access to a public thoroughfare; presented a sketch of what he wanted as to street connection; and indicated he was not opposed to the zoning request provided the proper street pattern was provided for. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application be tabled for 1 week, and that a report on the street needs in the area be furnished to the Council by the Staff for study. Mayor Barnard announced the public hearing on the application of Ethel Hendricks for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on a 10.99 -acre tract, more or less, out of the southern portion of Lot 8, Baldwin -Moore Farm Lots. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that 6 notices were sent out, 1 return received in favor of the request, and none against; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that the request be approved as a logical extension of the existing adjacent industrial zoning. He presented the preliminary plat which had been sub- mitted at the Commission hearing indicating a wholesale plumbing supply, warehouse, and retail plumbing and heating firm. George Hilscher, real estate agent representing the applicant, spoke in support of the request on the basis of certain definite leases waiting for final zoning for industrial development. No one appeared in opposition to the request. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Young and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the recommenda- tion of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the change of zoning from "R -1B" to "I-2" Light Industrial District on the 10.99 -acre tract, more or less, out of the southern portion of Lot 8, Baldwin -Moore Farm Lots described in the application, be granted. • • City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting April 15, 1964 Page 4 Mayor Barnard announced the public hearing on the application of Joe Solis for change of zoning from "B -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Pro- fessional Office District on all of Lot 17, Block 3, John Jones Addition, Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that the applicants, Mr. & Mrs. Solis and their attorney had appeared in support of the request at the Commission's hearing, and no one appeared in opposition; that 40 notices were sent out, one return received in favor of the request, and one against; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that the request be denied but that in lieu a Special Permit for a beauty shop be approved subject to the following conditions; (1) That no signs or outdoor advertising be permitted; (2) That no outdoor lighting be permitted; (3) That no more than one operator be permitted; and (4) That in all respects the resi- dential character of the property be maintained. Margarito Garza, attorney representing the applicant, explained the need for Mrs. Solis to be able to supplement the family income at home due to the young age of her three boys, that there will be no change in the character or appearance of the neighborhood and no alterations to the existing large residence; that Mrs. Solis plans to conduct her beauty shop operation by appointment only and her clients will be from the neighborhood; and added that he lives next door with his family and has no objection to the beauty shop operation. Mrs. Solis appeared in support of the application, and requested that it be giWen favorable consideration. No one appeared in opposition to the request. Motion by de Leon, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Maldonado and passed, with Mayor Pro Tem Young voting "Nay," and Commissioner Wallace abstaining, that the application be tabled for one week. There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.