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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL METING
March 16, 1966
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon
Commissioners:
Patrick J. Dunne
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Ken McDaniel
Wm. H. Wallace
2:00 p.m.
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.
The invocation was given by the Reverend G. A. Poehlmnnn, Pastor of First
Lutheran Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Dunne, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the absence of Mayor
McIver Furman and Commissioner Ronnie Sizemore be excused for cause.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the mimftes of the
regular meeting of March 9, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the
Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon welcomed representatives of the Student Council
from Flour Bluff Junior High School, and their sponsor, Perry Stoekvnan; and read
and presented Certificates of Attendance to Allan Johnson, Mike Carter, Shawn
Carter, Donna Twitty, Norma Adams, and Peggy Shirley; accepted by Allan Johnson,
President of the Student Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced that a request had been received from
Sam Suseer, Application 066-4, to postpone the public hearing which was scheduled
today on his requested change of zoning on the South 1/2 of Lots 13 and 13A, Block
4, Del Monte Addition; and that if the Council approved this postponement, addi-
tional notice would be given when the hearing would be reset.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the public
hearing on Application #266-4, Sam Sasser, for change of zoning from "AB" Profes-
sional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on the South 1/2 of
Lots 13 and 13A, Block 4, Del Monte Addition, be postponed as requested by the
applicant, and that due notice be given when the hearing has been reset.
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Mayor Pro Tea Blackmon read and presented proclamations relative to the
following; PURE BRED DOG SHOW DAY in Corpus Christi, Thursday, March 17, 1966,
accepted by Mrs. Gene Urban and Mr. C. E. Russell; and DE MOLA.Y WEEK in Corpus
Christi, the week of March 13 to March 20, 1966, accepted by Jack Rowe, State Execu-
tive Committeeman and Jack Keith, Master Councilor, of the Corpus Christi Chapter of
the Order of De Molay.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced appointments to Boards and Committees.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon nominated for appointment to the Citizens Committee
for Community Improvement, the following: Mrs. Ralph Bennett, to replace Mrs. Marie
Hubler, and James S. Naismith and Mrs. Tom Burke, additional appointments to the
Committee.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that Mrs. Ralph Bennett,
James S. Naismith, and Mrs. Tom Burke be appointed to tJae Citizens Committee for
Community Improvement.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the Council would now consider the
application of Atlantic Refining Company to erect a structure on Spoil Island
opposite Reynolds Metals Plant for the production of a gas well located in State
Tract #23.
Mr. Charles Hutchinson, Jr., District Manager for Atlantic Refining
Company, spoke in support of the application, and stated that Atlantic Refining
Company had applied for a permit to construct separation and storage facilities
for gas well production on the Spoil Island opposite Reynolds Metals Plant, in
State Tract #2, Corpus Christi Bay, and that in order for the permit to be granted,
it would be necessary to amend the Bay Drilling Ordinance. Mr. Hutchinson explained.
that Atlantic Refining Company had recently completed Well #'1, in State Tract #23,
Corpus Christi Bay, and that to put the well into production would require one of
three alternatives, and pointed out on a map the location of the site and the
existing structures in the Bay. Mr. Hutchinson stated that Atlantic Refining
Company could erect a production platform in the Bay which was physical -y possible,
but not legally possible; that they could bring the fluid to the nearest shore in
Portland and erect a structure there; that neither one of these alternatives was
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recommended; and that from the standpoint of the City as well as the oil companies
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he recommended the structure be erected on the existing Spoil Island opposite the
Reynolds Metals Plant in San Patricio County.
Mr. Hutchinson further explained that the spoil island waa left when the
LaQuinta Channel was dredged; that the island is quite large; that they plan to
level a 2-1/2 acre plot and erect the processing facilities upon this plot; and
that as there is a silt area it would be necessary to dredge a small channel to
the island and put a few pilings against the island for barges. Mr. Hutchinson
pointed out that this would accomplish several things as it would keep the barges
out of the channel; that it would be closer for them to get near their operation;
that it would be advantageous to both the City and the oil companies to dredge
this channel, and that it would be fairly expensive but worthwhile.
Mr. Hutchinson presented a letter from Harvie Branscomb, Acting Chairman
of the Bay Drilling Committee, and stated that the members of the Committee unani-
mously recommended approval of this request, and that it fitted in precisely with
what the Committee was trying to accomplish. Mr. Hutchinson also stated that the
citizens of Corpus Christi did not want a bunch of structures in the Bay; that
the structures should be kept to a minimum; and that it would be difficult to see
the Spoil Island from the Reynolds Metals Plant.
Mr. Hutchinson distributed copies of their application, which vas pre-
pared for the Corps of Engineers, to the members of the Council for study, and
pointed out on an aerial map the proposed facilities, the dredging to be done, and
the distances > Mr. Hutchinson stated that it would also be necessary to have a
permit approved by the Corps of Engineers, General Land Office, and the Navigation
District, which controls the Spoil Island; and that the Navigation District had
agreed to lease this plot of land to them; and that the permit from the Corps of
Engineers should be received within a week or two.
Mr. Hutchinson pointed out that the present Bay Drilling Ordinance
prohibits this type of construction in the Bay, and that it vould be necessary to
amend the drilling ordnance so that the permit could be granted, and urged the
prompt consideration of the Council in amending the drilling ordinance and
granting the permit.
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Commissioner Jimenez inquired as to whether the ordinance, if amended,
would be amended for just this time, and City Attorney I. M. Singer advised that
if the ordinance was amended it would remain amended.
Commissioner Dunne asked if the proposed facilities would serve any other
wells in the area, and Mr. Hutchinson replied that it was not proposed as a joint
facility at this time, but that if there was further development in the area it was
quite likely that the same location would be used and that it may be necessary to
go from a 2 -1/2 -acre plot to a 5 -acre plot.
In answer to a question relative to action being delayed on this matter
for a week, Mr. Hutchinson advised that he had anticipated that the Council could
not act today; that it would be a week before he received approval from the Corps
of Engineers on their permit; but that he hoped the ordinance could be amended and
the permit granted at the next Council meeting, and that a week's delay would cost
approximately $30,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that the matter should be carried over for
discussion at the Workshop meeting Monday night; that the public should have an
opportunity to be heard on this; and that the application would be on file in the
City Secretary's office for the public to see.
Commissioner McDaniel stated that if the matter was carried over until
the next Council meeting he wanted an ordinance prepared for that meeting; otherwise
it should be passed on at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recommended that the matter be considered at the
Workshop Monday night; that the physical work could be completed by the next Council
meeting and that Council could vote on it at that time, and asked Mr. Hutchinson to
advise City Secretary Kring when approval was received from the Corps of Engineers.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read for construction of Marina Improvements, Unit V,
from the following: Brown and Root Company.
The foregoing bid was tabled for forty-eight hours as required by City
Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
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Jack Ponton, Purchasing Agent, advised Council that no bids were received
for the sale of property in Livingston Park Addition, and that 160 bid invitations
had been mailed out.
Bids were opened and read on the purchase of Heavy Equipment for various
departments, from the following: Closner Equipment Company; Contractors Machinery
Company; Cooper Equipment Company; Dulaney Service Company; Ingranm Equipment
Company; C. R. Searcy Company; Gulfside Equipment Company; International Harvester
Company; Girard Machinery & Supply Company; Anderson Machinery Company; The Roy
KLossner Company; Pearce Equipment Company;; and Jess McNeel Machinery Corporation.
The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by City
Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read on the purchase of Irrigation Equipment for
Warehouse Inventory, from the following: Alamo Iron Works; Allied Steel Whole-
sale, Inc.; Cabot Piping System; Can -Tex Industries; Goldthwaite's of Texas; Gulf
Supply Company; McAllen Pipe & Supply Company; Mt. Vernon Pipe & Supply Company;
Joseph T. Ryerson & Sons, Inc.; Teleeo Industries; Venable Sprinkler Sales; Watson
Distributing Company; General Lawn. Sprinkler Company; and Stewart & Stevenson.
The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by City
Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and reconnnendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon brought up the pending item of the appeal of Messrs.
Richard and Daniel Hinojosa from action of the Zoning and Planning Commission rel-
ative to platting of Holly Industrial Subdivision, Lot 1-B, and requiring the
owners to dedicate a twenty -foot strip of land for right-of-way purposes; on
which public hearing was held March 9, 1966, and which was tabled pending a legal
recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon advised that members of the Council had
been furnished a copy of the legal opinion from the City Attorney, and asked if
Council was ready to act on the appeal at this time.
Commissioner Jimenez stated that he respected the legal opinion, but
that morally he felt it was wrong to take the entire twenty feet and penalize
the people because the railroad was on the other side; and that even if a
precedent wan set, he felt the City should take ten feet and pay for the other
ten feet.
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Motion by Jimenez that the City acquire ten feet by police power and pay
for the other fen feet needed for right-of-way purposes on Holly Road.
There being no second to the foregoing motion, Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon
declared the motion died for lack of second.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed, with Jimenez voting
"Nay", that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be upheld, and
that the appeal be denied.
Mayor Pro Ten Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "i" be accepted; and that the recommendations and
requests be approved and granted as follows:
a. That the award of contract for construction of Baldwin Storm Sewer
Laterals, be made to Fowco Construction Company, on the basis of low bid; and that
appropriation in the amount of $78,611 be authorized;
b. That the request of Del Mar College for abandonment of an easement in
Block 20, Southmorelend Addition, be approved;
c. That the authority to receive bids on March 30, 1966, on Traffic
Control Equipment, be granted;
d. That the contract for the aerial mapping of the entire City, in-
cluding Ocean Drive to the North Gate of the Naval Air Station, be awarded to
International Aerial Mapping Company, on the basis of their low bid, in the
amount of $16,069;
e. That the award on Oil and Gas Lease on 18.876 acres of thirteen
tracts of land., be made to Coastal States Gas Producing Company, on the basis of
their bid proposal of $2,160 bonus; Bid Tabclation ;¢66-12)
f. That the date of April 20, 1966, during the regular Council meeting,
be set for public hearing on the appeal of William and Helen G. Meyer for a Special
Use Permit for a trailer court on a 2 -acre portion of the Frederic Tract;
g. That the date of April 13, 1966, at a Special Council Meeting con-
vening at 3:00 p.m., be set for public hearing on six zoning cases;
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h. That the date of April 20, 1966, during the regular Council meeting,
be set for public hearing on two proposed street name changes;
i. That the agreement with E. S. Marie and 0. Neathery providing for the
reimbursement to the City of the cost of extending an 8" water main and the instal-
lation of a fire hydrant to serve Anchor Harbor, and providing for the reimbursement
to the City for the cost of future extension of said 8" water main along the South
boundary of the property when such future extension is made, be approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 7943
AUTHORIZING= DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH F0W00 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE BALDWIN STORM SEWER LATERALS, PROJECT NO. 295-64-40; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO.
295 STORM SEWER BOND FUNDS THE SUM OF $78,611.00, OF WHICH AMOUNT $75,806.90 IS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $2,804.10 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING
ENGINEERING, LABORATORY TESTING AND LEGAL ADVERTISING COSTS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present
and voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7944
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF '1'HN CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
AND HANDY ANDY INCORPORATED, DBA HANDY ANDY STORE #44, LOCATED AT 3737 LEOPARD
STREET, W00DLANN SHOPPING CENTER, CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, APPOINTING
PERSONS AND STORE AS ITS AGENT FOR Tim SOLE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF BTLLS
OWED TO THE CITY FOR WATER, GAS, GARBAGE AND SEWER SERVICE, PAYABLE TO ITS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNING MARCH 21, 1966, UNTIL TERMINATION UPON
DEFAULT OR REMOVAL FROM SAID ADDRESS BY 1EE APPOINTEES HEREIN PROVIDED, FOR AND
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED HEREIN, ALL IN ACCORDANCE Wim SAID
AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present
and voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7945
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A REVOCABLE PERMIT TO THOMAS J. GREENE TO OCCUPY A PORTION
OF NORTH SHORELINE BOULEVARD, ABUTTING LOTS 5 AND 7, BLOCK 387, BROOKLYN ADDITION
TO 'rH CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING SITUATE ON CORPUS
CHRISTI BEACH, A COPY OF SAID PERMIT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present
and voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
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ORDINANCE N0. 79+6
DECLARING ABANDONED THE 5 -FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT HERETOFORE EXISTING IN BLOCK 20,
SOUTHMORELAND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present
and voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7947
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TRE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT W1T4 E. L. KTELY, GRANTING THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION
AT THE PEOPLE'S STREET T -HEAD TO Tii SAID E. L. RELY, SAID CONCESSION RIGHTS
BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1966, AND EXPIRING riSHUARY 28, 1969, SUBJECT TO THE COVENPJ S
AND COEDITIONS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blaclenon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present
and voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7948
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,EET SEQ, OF THE
ORDINANCE AND.RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF CLINTON D.
McK NNON, BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A PORTION OF TRACT 6, OUT OF LOT 2, OSO FARM
TRACTS, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ALL AS IS MORE FULLY
HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT, SUBJECT TO A SITE PLAN, APPROVED BY TER CITY COUNCIL, WHICH
SITE PLAN IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER
PROVISIONS OF M.N1 EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREW.wt3; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present
and voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
ORDINArCE N0. 7949
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER., FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN AERIAL EASEMENT TO CENTRAL POWER AND
LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION
LINE ACROSS A CERTAIN TRACT OF CITY PROPERTY, BEING TRACT A IN LOT 3 OF LOKEY
SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF SECTION 12, FLOUR BLUFF AND
ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED INA COPY OF SAID AERIAL EASEMENT WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present
and voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
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ORDINANCE N0. 7950
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TSE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 195S, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 21-153 MADDING GREEDY.DRIVE, FROM PARADE DRIVE TO
BELMP+ADE DRIVE,'TO THE LIST OF ONE-WAY STREETS, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A. M. AND
5:00 P.M. ON SCHOOL DAYS ONLY; AND PROVIDING FOR YUJ3LICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read forthatthird time and passed finally by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7951
THIRD BEADING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN OIL AND GAS LEASE ON 87.252 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED
OUT OF LOTS 5 AND 6, SECTION 3, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH
B. V. BALLENGEE, FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, BEGINNING APRIL 15, 1966, AND EXPIRING
APRIL 14, 1971, FOR A CASH BONUS IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER CONSIDERATION S'R!P OUT IN
THE LEASE FORM, TO BE PAID =ADVANCE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN THE LEASE AGREE-
MENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance eras read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7952
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING YHL CITY MANAGER, FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
PADRE LITTLE LEAGUE LEASING TO THE SAID PADRE LITTLE LEAGUE A TRACT OF LAND
APPROXIMATELY 700.e'r;a BY 320 FEET OUT OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE HOLLY ROAD
RESERVOIR SITE, AS SHOWN MITRE ATTACHED SKETCH, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING
AND MAINTAINING A RECREATIONAL AREA, A COPY OF WHICH AGR IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present and
voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 7953
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH E. S. MARIE AND 0. NEATEERY FOR TRE PURPOSE
OF PROVIDING FOR THE REIIBURSEMEET TO THE CITY OF '1'H.G COST OF EXTENDING AN 8 -INCH
WATER MAIN AND THE INSTALLATION OF A iiut HYDRANT TO SERVE A 1:+.777 -ACRE TRACT OF
LAND KNOWN AS TRACT N0. 1 OF ANCHOR HARBOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE REMBURSTHENT
TO TEE CITY FOR THE COST of THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF SAID 8 -mama MAIN ALONG
THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT WHEN SUCH FUTURE EXTENSION IS MADE, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET OUT IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and Wallace, present
and voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 36-91 AND 36-92 OF Thid CORPUS CHRISTI
CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7458, SO AS To REQUIRE
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF ANYONE RENTING OR LEASING MOTOR BIKES; ADOPTING NEW
SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 36-93, FORBIDDING 'W u RENTING OF SUCH VEHICLES TO ANY PERSON
WHO DOES NOT HOLD A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR WHO IS UNABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE SUCH VEHICLE,
ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote; Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel and
Wallace, present and voting "Aye", Furman and Sizemore absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon declared a brief recess before the scheduled public
hearings on four zoning applications.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon reconvened the meeting and announced the Council
would now hold the scheduled public hearings, explained the procedure to be
followed, and stated that Application #266-4, Sam Susser, had been postponed at
the request of the applicant and would be reset at a later date.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #266-1,
G. A. Conner, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2"
Two-family Dwelling District on Lot 14, Block 4, Bervonne Terrace.
Miss Laura Copeland, Zoning and Planning Administrative Assistant, located
the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained
that at the Commission hearing held February 1, 1966, the applicant spoke in favor
of the application and stated that he wished to build a duplex on the property;
that no one appeared in opposition; that twenty-seven letters were sent out, and
no returns were received in favor and seven returns were received in opposition;
and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that
it be denied on the basis that it constitutes spot zoning and encroachment into a
well established one -family residential area.
No one appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the recommendation
of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the request for
change of zoning be denied.
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Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #266-2,
J. B. Wright, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District on Lots 9, 10 and 11, Johnson Addition.
Mies Laura Copeland, Zoning and Planning Administrative Assistant, located
the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained
that at the Commission hearing held February 1, 1966, the applicant spoke in favor
of the application and stated that the area would be used for the storage of nursery
plants; that one other person spoke in favor of the application and one person,
representing his wife and himself, spoke in opposition; that thirty-nine letters
were sent out, and four returns were received in favor and two returns were received
in opposition; that one return was received in favor and one return was received in
opposition after the Commission hearing, and stated that the recommendation of the
Zoning and Punning Commission was that it be denied on the basis that granting
"B-1" zoning would be a projection of business into an "A-2" Apartment House
District, but that in lieu thereof a Special Permit authorizing the operation of
an outdoor nursery be approved subject to all "B-1" Neighborhood Business District
limitations.
Mr. J. F. Wakefield, representing Jane E. Garrett o± Houston, Texas,
owner of the subject property, spoke in support of the application, and stated
that Mise Garrett had offered the property for sale to Mr. Wright; that the
existing house would probably be used for storage of nursery stock; that the
house when it is vacant had been entered unlawfully by other persons and that
the police had been called on numerous occasions; and that the use the applicant
proposed for the property would be extremely better for the neighborhood and that
he recommended the zoning be changed.
In answer to a question from the Council, Mr. Wakefield said he did not
know if a Special Permit would be satisfactory to the applicant.
No one appeared in opposition to this application.
City Manager Whitney advised that one communication had been received
in opposition to business zoning on the property.
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Motion by Wallace, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Wilnne, seconded by Dunne and passed that the recommendation
of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the change of zoning
from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots
9, 10 and 11, Johnson Addition, be denied, but that in lieu thereof a Special Permit
authorizing the operation of an outdoor nursery be approved subject to all "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District limitations.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #266-3,
John 0. Walker, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to
"AB"'Professional Office District on Lot 13, Sunnyside Strip.
Miss Laura Copeland, Zoning and Planning Administrative Assistant, located
the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained
that at the Commission hearing held February 1, 1966, the applicant spoke in favor
of the application and stated that the area is already zoned "AB" in several places,
and that he wished to lease the propertyc,pr a child care nursery; that no one
appeared in opposition; that twenty letters were sent out, and two returns were
received in favor and none were received in opposition; and stated that the recom-
mendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that it be approved as a
logical extension of the existing "AB" Professional Office District.
The applicant was present in support of the application and no one
appeared in opposition.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Wallace and passed that the recommendation
of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, end that the change of
zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office
District on Lot 13, Sunnyside Strip, be approved and that an ordinance be brought
forward effectuating this change.
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Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #266-5,
Tam Swantner, Trustee, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District
to "1-2" Light Industrial District, on an approximately 22.38 -acre tract out of the
fractional Section 4, Range IX, H. L. Kinney Sectionized Lands, located on the South-
west corner of the intersection of Linda Vista Drive and the Airport Drainage Ditch
and extending approximately 1412 Feet in a Westerly direction along Linda Vista
Drive and approximately 861 Feet in a Southerly direction along the Airport
Drainage Ditob,.
Miss Laura Copeland, Zoning and Plrning Administrative Assistant, located
the property on the map; pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained
that at the Commission hearing held February 1, 1966, the applicant spoke in support
of the application and stated that the proposed area will be used for an industrial
park; that three other persons spoke in favor of the application and that one
person, representing himself and one other person, stated there would be no oppo-
sition if the area was properly beautified; that thirty-two letters were sent out,
and one return was received in favor and one return was received in opposition;
that one return was received in favor after the Commission hearing; and stated
that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission was that it be
approved subject to the following conditions:
(1) That an 8 -foot screening easement be dedicated along Linda Vista
Drive beginning at the inner edge of the sidewalk;
(2) That an 8 -foot solid fence be erected, according to City specifi-
cations, along Linda Vista Drive behind the screening easement;
(3) That oleanders be planted 3 feat apart on center and 3 feet in
front of the fence;
(4) That this approval be subject to a proper plat of the area.
Mr. Tom Swantner, Trustee and applicant, appeared in support of the
application and stated that he was in the process of platting the area; that he
had a revised plat which was under consideration by his engineer; that the
engineer had aet',ally proceeded with the final plans for construction of utilities;
and that the plat would comply with the recommendations of the Zoning and Planning
Commission. Mr. Swantner further stated that some items contained in "I-2" zoning
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would not be allowed; that primarily it would be a subdivision of warehouse office
district and that there appeared to be a need for this type of use; and presented
pictures to the Council of the type of buildings that would be allowed.
Mr. Jim Young, one of the owners and developers of the area, concurred
with the remarks of Mr. Swantner.
No one appeared in opposition to this application.
City Manager Whitney advised that two telephone communications had been
received in opposition to the application.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Following a discussion relative to the rear setback line requirements
and whether sidewalks would be constructed, Larry Wenger, Senior City Planner,
stated that he believed the Staff was thanking, about a 50 -foot setback and that
sidewalks would be required.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the change of zoning
from "R -1B" One-fwmily Dwelling District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on an
approximately 22.38 -acre tract out of the fractional Section 4+, Range IX, H. L.
Kinney Sectionized Lands, be approved subject to the following conditions:
(1) That an 8 -foot screening easement be dedicated along Linda Vista'
Drive beginning at the inner edge of the sidewalk;
(2) That an 8 -foot solid fence be erected, according to City specifi-
cations, along Linda Vista Drive behind the screening easement;
That oleanders be planted 3 feet apart on center and 3 feet in
front of the fence;
(4) That this approval be subject to a proper plat of the area;
(5) That sidewalks be provided.
Reverend W. E. Comstock, Pastor of Assembly of God Church in Annaville,
appeared before the Council and requested permission to park a trailer at the
back of the Church property. Reverend Comstock stated that the Church was unable
to afford a personage at the present time and that it would be a great help to
him, as well as to the Church, to locate his trailer on the Church property.
(3)
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March 16, 1966
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Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon advised Reverend Comstock that the Council did
not have the authority to grant this request; that it had been done in the past on
an emergency basis; and that a public hearing would be held on Marsh 23rd on the
proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance text.
City Manager Whitney advised that the public hearing to be held next
week on the proposed amendments would clarify the trailer park provisions.
M. Whitney stated that the Inspection Division had contacted him this date that
the trailer house was located on the Church property, and that as a result of the
complaints from the neighbors, the Inspection Division had no recourse but to
notify Reverend Comstock that he was in violation and deny this request.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon explained to Reverend Comstock that the City did
not want to work any hardship on him but until the ordinance was amended, the
Council could not legally grant the request; that the City Manager would contact
the Inspection Division that the matter would be "status quo" for the next two
weeks; and asked Reverend Comstock to attend the public hearing nest week.
Mr. Jim Young appeared before the Council and stated that he would like
for the Council to consider the proposed Statue of Christ in the Bay as well as
a lighted water spout with a perpetual pump; that it would not takes a lot of money
and might be obtained from various organizations and clubs; and that it would be
an added bayfront attraction. Mr. Young further stated that he wanted to en-
courage the efforts being made to improve Ocean Drive and that the proposed
ordinance relating to abandoned piers and pilings in the Corpus Christi Bay was
"a step in the right direction."
City Manager Whitney advised Council that about three months ago the
Federal Aviation Agency had been granted temporary permission to locate a portable
radar control at the Evelyn Price Park for testing purposes; that it was proposed
to be a radar installation to control aircraft in the area; and that evidently
the experiment was successful. Mr. Whitney further advised that he had received
an air mini1 letter this morning from the Federal Aviation Agency stating that the
location was desirable and asking for permission to locate a radar unit to serve
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the International Airport and the Naval Air Station, on a 200' by 200' tract of
land facing on Gollihaz Road in the southeast corner of the Park; that a meeting
between representatives of the Federal Aviation Agency and the Navel Air Station
would be held the latter part of next week here in the City; that the Federal
Aviation Agency was requesting that the Council be asked if they would permit the
U. S. Government to use the proposed site for a fifteen -year term; and that if
this information was received by the Agency on or before Wednesday, March 23rd,
further project plans could be made at the scheduled meeting.
Mr. Whitney stated that upon receipt of the letter, he contacted the
Agency in Houston and explained that if Council approved this requeet, a fifteen -
year lease would be impossible without an election; and that the Agency would ask
for a five-year lease and hope to extend it. Mr. Whitney further stated that the
building would be a one-etory concrete block building 30' by 60'; that adjacent to
the building would be a radar tower with a base of 20' by 20' and that the tower
would extend 27° high and would have a radar screening mechanism on top enclosed
in a bubble -type dome; that there would be a second tower of an estimated 150'
overall height for the micra wave transmission to the International Airport and
the Naval Air Station.
Mr. Whitney also stated that the request had not been presented to the
Park Board but had been discussed with Mr. William P. Witt and Mr. W. D. Wilder
by telephone; and that the matter was being presented to the Council for their
information, and that the Agency was primarily interested in knowing now whether
the Council would approve the requeet.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that the request of the Agency would not
necessarily require a public hearing; that it would be publicized, and recon®
mended that the matter be considered at Workshop Monday night, and that the Park
Department be advised of the request.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.