Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/14/1965 - Special• MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING July 14, 1965 3:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor McIver Furman Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon Commissioners: Patrick J. Dunne Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr. Ken McDaniel Ronnie Sizemore Wm. H. Wallace City Manager Herbert W. Whitney City Attorney I. M. Singer City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor McIver Furman called the special meeting to order for the purpose of holding public hearing on four zoning cases, and explained the procedure to be followed. City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application1665-1, John S. Moser, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on a 10.271 -acre portion out of Lots 24 and 25, Section 55, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts. Tom Lake, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; stated that at the Commission hearing, Bill Shireman, attorney representing the applicant, and two other persons appeared in favor of the request, and no one appeared in opposition; that thirteen notices were sent out, two returns received in favor and one in opposition; and that the recom- mendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be denied on the basis that the request is premature and no definite plans of development were presented to indi- cate compatibility of zoning with adjacent undeveloped properties. Mr. Lake added that the Commission has heard and tabled an application for a special permit for a trailer park on all of the subject property except for a 200 -foot depth from Waldron Field Road, pending Council action on this application. Commissioner, Sizemore was excused and departed. William Shireman, attorney representing the applicant, amended this zoning request to the extent that he was not asking for any zoning in this application on what would be east of 200 feet from a line drawn parallel to Waldron Field Road, and on this 200 -foot depth from Waldron Field Road he was asking for "B-1" zoning. He explained that his client had entered a contract for the purchase of the property described in the application subject to the purchaser being able to acquire zoning U City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting July 11, 1965 Page 2 on that portion of the property fronting on Waldron Field Road and a permit to erect mobile homes on the balance of the property; through inadvertence he had applied for "B-1+" zoning and had been turned down, and then notified the owners that he was not going to go through with the purchase, but the property owners had insisted that he had not applied for the right zoning and that the action of the Zoning Commission in denying "B-4" zoning was no excuse for not performing the contract. In order to conform to the contract he was ask- ing that the application be amended to ask only for "B-1" zoning on the front portion of the property; the other application to which Mr. Lake referred was made to apply for a special permit for mobile homes on the rear portion; however, the applicant has no immediate plans for this property, neither the front portion nor the back portion. Mr. Shireman said that if theebsence of immediate plans was not satisfactory to the Council, then the amended application should be denied. He emphasized that his client has no immediate plans for development at this time. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the application as amended be denied. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #665-2, Ralph Bennet, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District on All of Lots "C" and "D", Tract 3, Wilkey Partition. TOM Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing, Mr. Joseph Hans, re- presenting the applicant, and several other members of the Eagle Lodge appeared in favor of the request, and no one appeared in opposition; that seven notices were sent out, one return received in favor, and none in opposition; and that the recom- mendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be approved as submitted. Mr. Lake explained further that the request is for the purpose of building a new Eagl.e Lodge on the front portion facing Williams Drive with the rear portion being used for parking. JRB:rkb 7-23-65 on that portion of the property fronting on Waldron Field Road and a permit to erect mobile homes on the balance of the property; through inadverten he had applied for "B-4" zoning and had been turned down, and then notified the owners that he was not going to go through with the purchase, but the property owners had insisted that he had not applied for the right zoning and that the action of the Zoning Commission in denying "B-4" zoning was no excuse for not performing the contract. In order to conform to the contract he was asking that the application be amended to ask only for "B-1" zoning on the front portion of the property; the other application to which Mr. Lake referred was made to apply for a special permit for mobile homes on the rear portion; however, the applicant has no immediate plafis for this property, neither the front portion nor the back portion. Mr. Shireman said that if the absence of immediate plans was not satisfactory to the Council, then the amended application should be denied. He emphasized that his client has no immediate plans for development at this time. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting July 14, 1965 Page 2 on that portion of the propertfronting on Waldron Field Road and apermit to erect mobile homes on the balance of '.e property; that he had appli for "B-4" zoning and been turned down, and then nofled the owners that .."was not going to go through with the purchase, but the operty owners ,.=d advised him that he had not applied for the right zoning and that a would .ave to go through with the purchase. This is the reason for amending the apple ,'ion to ask only for "B-1" on the front portion of the property; the other app % at to which Mr. Lake referred was made to apply for a special permit for .°bile homes the rear portion, however, the applicant has no plans for thhii:"property, neither t:e front portion nor the back portion; and Mr. Shireman ated that if the indefinitanner in which the applica- tions are presented is,dot satisfactory, his client has no . ection to having this amended application/denied. He emphasized that his client has abs utely nc plans for development closed. this time. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be concurred in, and the application as amended be denied. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #665-2, Ralph Bennet, for change of zoning from "11.-1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A--2" Apartment House District on all of Lots "C" and "D°', Tract 3, Wilkey Partition. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing, Mr. Joseph Hans, re- presenting the applicant, and several other members of the Eagle Lodge appeared in favor of the request, and no one appeared in opposition; that seven notices were sent out, one return received in favor, and none in opposition; and that the recosi- mendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it• be approved as submitted. Mr. Lake explained further that the request is for the purpose of building a new Eagle Lodge on the front portion facing Williams Drive with the rear portion being used for parking. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting July 14, 1965 Page 3 Joseph Hans, architect representing the applicant, presented a site plan showing the proposed use of the property as described by Mr. Lake, and explained this basic layout for two-stage development, and felt there was nothing about the project that would generate a problem to the neighborhood. He pointed out that this was a difficult tract to develop due to the Humble pipeline across the property which had been moved off the adjacent property at the time the master plan for the development of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help project of school and church, was made. The Lodge facilities are to be a family -type use available to the public for renting. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by Wallace, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Dunne and passed that an ordinance be brought forward changing the zoning on all of Lots "C" and "D", Tract 3, Wilkey Partition, from "A -1B" to "A-2" Apartment House District. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #665-3, Mrs. J. T. Tyson, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Pro- fessional Office District on Lot 16, Block 5, Dahlia Terrace. Tom Lake located the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing, the applicant and eight other persons from the general area appeared in support of the request, and no one appeared in opposition; that thirty notices were sent out, three returns received in favor and one in opposition; and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was that it be denied but that in lieu a Special Permit for a day nursery be approved subject to the regulations of the "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District. Mr. Lake pointed out that the day nursery has been in opera- tion for some seven or eight years; that recently the Welfare Division has insisted that day nurseries should be operated under proper zoning; that the applicant does fulfill the requirements for operating a day nursery and fire regulations, and pro- poses to retain the setbacks and residential look. Mrs. J. T. Tyson, applicant, and T. P. McCord, owner of Lots 12 and 13, Block 6, Dahlia Terrace, spoke in favor of the special permit on the basis that City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting July 14, 1965 Page 4 it is a needed neighborhood service and the way the applicant has been supporting herself since her husband died. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be closed. Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the change of zon- ing be denied but in lieu an ordinance be brought forward granting a special permit for the operation of a day nursery on Lot 16, Block 5, Dahlia Terrace, subject to the regulations of the "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District. Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #665-4, Seymour Mendell, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "5-1" Neighborhood Business District on all of Lots 8 through 26A, Bayder Subdivision. Tom Lake located the property on the Map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing the applicant appeared in support of the application, and no one in opposition; that nine notices were sent out, one return received in favor and none in opposition; and that the recommenda- of the Zoning & Planning Commission tion/was that it be approved as submitted on the basis that it is a logical extension of the adjacent business zoning and will provide a more feasible basis for develop- ment of the property. Seymour Mendell, applicant, presented the proposed layout for a professional building for a doctor and dentist; and explained that this is a difficult piece of property to develop as it is a very narrow strip, approximately 75 feet deep at one end and 160 feet at the other; that there is a 20 -foot setback that can be used for parking; and that a brick fence is proposed along the adjoining school property at the rear; that he felt it would be a nice addition to the area; and that construc- tion would probably begin within sixty days. Tom Lake pointed out that Lexington being an expressway -type facility, there will probably be a frontage road which will slow '?own the traffic, which will resolve one of the things the Staff was concerned about. No one appeared in opposition. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be closed. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Special Council Meeting July 14, 1965 Page 5 Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Wallace and passed that an ordinance be brought forward changing the zoning on all of Lots 8 through 26A, Bayder Subdivision, from "R -1B" to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon brought up the matter of the proposed ordinance grant- ing a special Council permit for the Goodyear sign which was deferred from today's regular meeting, and explained that he had disqualified himself from taking part in this matter, but wanted to bring it to the Council's attention that the request for a 150 -square foot, free-standing sing failed to include the strip sign underneath the large sign, which is 28 -square feet; and that if the Council's intention was to grant the sign that Goodyear wanted to erect, the proposed ordinance would need to be amended to include the panel. Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the proposed ordinance granting a special Council permit on all of Parkdale Village Annex "B" for a 150 - square foot, free-standing sign, be amended before the vote to read "for a 178 -square foot, free-standing sign". ORDINANCE NO. 7641 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON ALL OF PARKDALE VILLAGE ANNEX "B", IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR A 178 -SQUARE FOOT, FREE-STANDING SIGN, KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Furman, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and voting "Aye"; Blackmon disqualified himself, and,Sizemore absent. There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.