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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/21/1965 - SpecialMINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING April 21, 1965 3:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon Commissioners: Patrick J. Dunne Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr. Ken McDaniel Ronnie Sizemore City Manager Herbert W. Whitney City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order in absence of Mayor McIver Furman. City Secretary T.•Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the absence of Mayor McIver Furman and of Commissioner Wm. H. Wallace be excused for cause. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon explained the purpose of the special meeting to hold public hearings on several zoning cases, and explained the procedure to be followed. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #265-7, South Texas Realty Company, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on all of Lot 24, Block 5, Lexington Estates. Tom Lake, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that the applicant appeared at the Com- mission hearing in support of the request, and no one in opposition; that twenty notices were sent out, one return received in favor of the request, and three against; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be denied on the basis that the general area is not construed as a general business area, and permitted uses of the "B-4" district are not compatible with the existing adjacent development. 0. W. Whitley, the applicant) pointed out the "B-4" zoning across the street, and that Lexington will eventually be all business; showed three different designs of the type of free-standing signs he desires; and explained that his Golden Dome Hamburger Stand complies with all of the setback requirements and regulations of the "B-4" district, but that all he is trying to get is a sign large enough to be seen at a distance by the motoring public, since this is the only way he can protect his invest- ment. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting April 21, 1965 Page 2 Fred Quaile, realtor, suggested that in lieu of the 'B-4" zoning, a special permit be granted for the desired sign. Commissioner Jimenez was in favor of allowing the sign; Commissioner McDaniel felt if an exception was granted in this instance, it would have to be granted every- where; and the Chair pointed out that it takes the affirmative vote of a majority plus one of the Council to over -rule the recommendation of the Zoning Commission, and that two of the Council were not present. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Dunne, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the foregoing appli- cation be tabled for one week. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #265-8, Signal Oil & Gas Company, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on all of Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Sunflower Addi- tion #2. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that the attorney representing the applicant, two persons connected with the company, and one adjacent property owner appeared at the Commis- sion hearing in support of the application, and four persons spoke in opposition; that twenty-seven notices were sent out, four returns received in favor of the re- quest, and five in opposition; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be denied on the basis that the general area is not construed as a general business area, and permitted uses of the 'B-4" district are not com- patible with the existing adjacent development. Jake Jarmon, attorney representing the applicant, stated that the request for 'B-4" zoning was filed in order to be allowed more sign area than the 40 -square feet permitted under the "B -l" district; that the applicant was requesting a total of four signs, one 25' x 3' free-standing sign from 25 feet above the surface of the ground, and three signs 24' x 8', standing 3 feet above the ground, the one being a double -billboard type to direct the attention of the motorist travelling east and west on Gollihar. He pointed out that those who were opposed to the request, spoke against the business zoning but not against the signs. He explained that the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting April 21, 1965 Page 3 Board of Adjustment had granted a portion of :their sign,request; but that before they were able to construct the station, the power to grant sign variances had been taken away from the Board. In answer to a question from the Council, Mr. Jarmon explained that the bill -board sign is actually a part of the building structure and act as a fencing for adjacent property, and that the Hancock sign is nationwide and as standard as the Enco, Humble and Texaco signs. John Thomason, speaking in support of the request for the signs, pointed out that at the Board of Adjustment hearing, the representative of the Signal Oil & Gas Company from Houston had stated that they have several hundred service stations in many cities over the nation, and this was the first time they had had a problem in getting approval of this standard free-standing sign. Mr. Thomason pointed out that almost all retailers on a national level eventually request signs larger than the zoning ordinance permits, and suggested a review of the sign requirements in the various zoning classifications so that this problem will not be repeatedly coming before the Council. No one appeared to speak in opposition to the request. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the foregoing applica- tion be tabled for one week. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #365-2, Mrs. Georgia Lee Price, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on all of Lot 39 and the remainder of Lot 18, Block 6, Montrose Park Addition. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that thirty-one notices were sent out, five returns were received in favor of the request, and two in opposition; that Fred Quaile and John Thomason had appeared at the Commission hearing in support of the request, and no one appeared in opposition; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be approved as submitted. Mr. Quaile &,Mr.Thomason were present in support of the application, and Mr. Thomason pointed out that the "B-4" zoning would be acceptable and would 0 0 City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting April 21, 1965 Page 4 accomplish their proposed use of the property, but that they had applied for the "I-2" since the balance of the property under the same ownership is so zoned, and the subject property will be for the extension of the existing service station use. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Dunne and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and that an ordinance be brought forward changing the zoning on all of Lot 39 and the remainder of Lot 18, Block 6, Montrose Park Addition, from "A-2" to "I-2" Light Industrial District. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #365-5, W. D. Moschel, Trustee, for change of zoning from "8-1B" One -family Dwelling District and "A-1" Apartment House District to "8-4" General Business District on the remainders of Lots 1, 64 and 65, Baymoor Addition, and the remainder of Lot "A," Baymoor Annex. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that the applicant, representing Gulf Oil Company, and three additional persons, appeared at the Commission hearing in support of the applica- tion, and no one in opposition; that twenty-five notices were sent out, eleven returns received in favor of the request, and one in opposition; and that the recom- mendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be approved as submitted. W. D. Moschel, applicant, was present in support of the request. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and an ordinance be brought for- ward changing the zoning on the remainders of Lots 1, 64 and 65, Baymoor Addition, and the remainder of Lot "A," Baymoor Annex, from "R -1B" and "A-1" to "8-4" General Business District. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #365-6, Pete Burgess, for change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "18-1" Neighborhood Business District on all of Lots 19 and 20, Block 25, Nueces Bay Heights Extension. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting April 21, 1965 Page 5 Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that the applicant and his father-in-law appeared at the Commission hearing in support of the request, and no one appeared in opposition; that seventeen notices were sent out, no returns were received in favor, and two were received in opposition; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be approved as submitted. Mr. Lake explained that a drive-in grocery is proposed to be constructed on the front portion of the subject property to be operated by the applicant's father-in-law since his existing store is no longer profitable in its present area. No one appeared in connection with this application. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and an ordinance be brought for- ward changing the zoning on all of Lots 19 and 20, Block 25, Nueces Bay Heights Extension, from "A-1" to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #365-7, Mrs. C. H. Duff, for change of zoning from "R -1A" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on a 0.416 acre portion of Tract "A," Calallen Annex. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that the applicant had appeared in support of the request at the Commission hearing, and no one in opposition; that four notices were sent out, and no returns were received either in favor or in opposition to the request; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be approved as submitted. Mr. Lake added that the applicant was in the process of platting the property. Mrs. C. H. Duff, applicant, speaking in support of the request, stated that she lives there and would like to operate her beauty shop there, and that she needs the zoning to allow a sign large enough to be seen at this highway location. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be closed. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting April 21, 1965 Page 6 Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and an ordinance be brought forward changing the zoning on the 0.416 acre portion of Tract "A," Calallen Annex, described in the application, from "R -1A" to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Motion by Dunne, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the special meeting be adjourned.