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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 23, 1966
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
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 Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by the Reverend R. L. Brown, Pastor of Brooks
Chapel Methodist Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Dunne, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the absence of
Mayor McIver Furman be excused for reason of illness.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the minutes of
the regular meeting of March 16, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to
the Council.
Mrs. Claud Ward, President of the Garden Club, and Mrs. Max Kluge pre-
sented the Council with a floral arrangement.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the Social Security Office would have a
"red carpet day" for the senior citizens of the community at the Coliseum on
Sunday, March 27, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., for those who have not yet enrolled for
"Medicare."
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon welcomed representatives of the Student Council
from Del Mar College; and read and presented Certificates of Attendance to Dee Dee
Blackmon, Clark Williams, Mary Ann Dauenhauer, Kathy Rankin, and Pat Pope;
accepted by Clark Williams, President of the Student Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced appointments to Boards and Committees.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon nominated for appointment to the Citiznes Committee
for Community Improvement Lew Borden and Mrs. Frances Farenthold.
Motion by Dunne, seconded by Jimenez and passed that Lew Borden and Mrs.
Frances Farenthold be appointed to the Citizens Committee for Community Improvement.
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Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced that a request had been received from the
Chairman of the Citizens Committee for Community Improvement that a subcommittee
be appointed, and explained that under Federal legislation involved, the subcom-
mittee must be appointed and sanctioned by the City Council as the official body.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon nominated the following for appointment to the Sub-
committee on Minority Group Housing: (Rev. Harold Branch was named Chairman)
Minority Group Representatives:
Mrs. Virginia Vargas - midwife and drugstore owner - member, CAP Board of
Directors
Carlos Truan - life insurance salesman - District Director of LULAC -
Vice President, CAP Executive Committee
Dr. H. L. Brownlow - M.D. - CAP Board of Directors - active supporter of
Urban Renewal in 1959 election
Homebuilders and Financial Interests Representatives:
Frank Gamez - homebuilder - former member, Planning Commission
Leland Rosa - homebuilder - member, Building Standards and Housing Board
of Appeals - official, Corpus Christi Homebuilders Association
Lew Borden - insurance executive - past president, Chamber of Commerce -
member, Area Development Committee
Organized Labor Representative:
Paul Montemayor - secretary, United Steel Workers Union - member, CAP
Executive Committee (also a minority representative)
Local Housing Authority Representative:
Rev. Harold Branch - Baptist minister - member, Corpus Christi Housing
Authority Board - CAP Executive Committee (also a minority representa-
tive)
Social Service Groups Representatives:
Miss Anne Dodson - women's editor, Caller -Times member, Coastal Bend
Literacy Council
Rev. A. F. Swearingen - Presbyterian minister - member, Human Relations
Commission
Mrs. Frances Farenthold - attorney - member of Human Relations Committee
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Dunne and passed that the foregoing nomina-
tions for appointment to the Subcommittee on Minority Group Housing be approved
and confirmed.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the opening of bids.
One bid was opened and read on the Resurfacing of Courts of the H. E. Butt
Tennis Center, from Casey and Glass.
The foregoing bid was tabled for forty-eight hours as required by City
Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon brought up the pending item of the request of
Federal Aviation Agency to locate a radar facility in Evelyn Price Park.
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City Manager Whitney presented a reproduction of an aerial map of the
Evelyn Price Park and pointed out the proposed location of the radar facility;
stated that the matter had been referred to the Park Board, as requested by the
Council last Wednesday, and that the Park Board preferred to not make a recommen-
dation at this time as they had not had sufficient time to study the request; and
read a letter received this date from Mr. Alvin A. LeBlanc, Chief, Airway Facilities
Branch of the Federal Aviation Agency, stating a brief history of the radar evaluation
conducted in Evelyn Price Park and giving a partial description of the proposed radar
facility. Mr. Whitney advised the Council that no communications had bean received
regarding this request to locate a radar facility in Evelyn Price Park.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the request to locate
a radar facility in Evelyn Price Park be approved; that the area be landscaped in
a park -like manner; and that an ordinance be brought forward to this effect.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon brought up the pending item of the application of
Atlantic Refining Company to erect separation and storage facilities on Spoil Island
in Corpus Christi Bay opposite Reynolds Metals Company near Ingleside; and explained
that the drilling ordinance would have to be amended in order to grant the application.
Mr. Charles Hutchinson, Jr., District Manager for Atlantic Refining Com-
pany, spoke in support of the application, and explained that tie proposed facility
would eliminate the necessity for having a structure in the Bay; and stated that
the permit from the Corps of Engineers should be received within the next few days;
that it had been published; that it required a ten-day waiting period; and that to
date, no objections had been received.
In answer to questions from the Council relative to the request being carried
over for another week, Mr. Hutchinson advised that he had received the necessary
pipe for the pipe line facilities; that if he had to go an alternate route he wanted
to use other pipe; and that as it was a "turning point" he needed some type of
decision today. Mr. Hutchinson stated that he did not expect the ordinance to be
amended and passed today, but that he needed a commitment from the Council.
City Manager Whitney advised that no communications had been received re-
lative to this request.
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Mr. James D. Pennington, 737 Omaha Street, spoke in support of the appli-
cation, and no one appeared in opposition.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the application
be approved and that an ordinance be brought forward for action next Wednesday.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon brought up the pending item of Application #166-2,
Mark P. Bratton, for change of zoning from 'R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to
"I-2" Light Industrial District on Lots 1 through 50, Block 1, and Lots 1 through
30, Block 2, Ribby Industrial Subdivision, on which public hearing was held
February 16, 1966, and which was tabled for further study and consideration; and
read a letter from the applicant setting forth certain deed restrictions for uses
that would not be allowed on the property.
Motion by Sizemore seconded by McDaniel and passed, with Jimenez voting
"Nay," that the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred
in, and that the change of zoning from 'R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to
"I-2" Light Industrial District on Lots 1 through 50, Block 1, and Lots 1 through
30, Block 2, Kibby Industrial Subdivision, be approved except for the rear 100
Feet adjacent to the drainage ditch, which would remain 'R -1B" One -family Dwelling
District and further subject to a replat showing the building line 100 feet from
the rear property line; and further subject to deed restrictions restricting the
following:
1. Railroad Switching Yards;
2. Fish, Shrimp, or Oyster Packing Plant;
3. Poultry Slaughter or Packing Plant;
4. Animal Pounds;
5. Machinery Manufacturing; and
6. Wholesale Bakery Manufacturing
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon brought up the pending item to reset for public
hearing Application i266-4, Sam Susser, for change of zoning from "AB" Professional
Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, on the South 1/2 of Lots
13 and 13A, Block 4, Del Monte Addition, which was postponed as requested by the
applicant.
The suggested date of May 4, 1966, for public hearing on the foregoing
application, was approved and confirmed by the Council, and Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon
advised that appropriate notice would be published.
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Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon brought up the pending item of clarification of
decision relative to Application #1265-2, Dr. Wilfred D. Whiteside, for change of
zoning from "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District,
on Lots 62, 63 and 64, Block 808, Port Aransas Cliffs, on which public hearing was
held January 12, 1966, and which application was denied.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon explained that a vote of four to two was received
to deny the application; that the wording in denying this application was not com-
plete, and that the entire recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission
was not acted upon.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the clarifica-
tion of decision relative to Application 91265-2, Dr. Wilfred D. Whiteside, be
tabled for one week.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon read and presented a proclamation proclaiming the
week of March 21, 1966, as LOLA FORRESTRR FLOWER SHOW DAYS in Corpus Christi;
accepted by representatives of the Garden Club.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced that an application had been received
from James D. Pennington for a permit to paint addressee on curbs.
Mr. James D. Pennington explained that a special type of reflectory sign
would be painted on the curbs; that it would be done by actual solicitation from
the home owners; and that a special permit was required and that he would appre-
ciate the Council's consideration in approving this permit.
In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Pennington explained that
the work would be done in his spare time and between jobs.
In discussing the permit, it was pointed out by the Council that the work
could be done only by solicitation, and that evidence of infraction of this rule
would result in the permit being revoked.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that James D. Pennington
be granted a revocable permit for one year to paint addresses on curbs.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "f" be accepted; that Items "g" and "h" be considered
separately; and that the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as
follows:
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a. That the award of contract for construction of the Corpus Christi
Marina Improvements, Unit V, be made to Brown and Root; and that appropriation in
the amount of $3,000 be authorized;
b. That the award of contract for construction of the Meadow Park Recrea-
tion Building and Health Clinic (Annex), be made to C. C. Hinchberger; and that
appropriation in the amount of $113,953 be authorized;
c. That a resolution be approved authorizing the City Manager to make
application and execute the necessary forms for applying for a Federal Grant in
connection with the Flour Bluff Sewage Treatment Plant;
d. That appropriation of funds in the amount of $16,069, for professional
services to be performed by International Aerial Mapping Company, for aerial maps
of the City and including photography of Ocean Drive, be authorized;
e. That authority to negotiate for engineering services for soundings
and borings in Corpus Christi Bay in connection with proposed Cole Park expansion,
be granted;
f. That the date of April 27, 1966, during the regular Council meeting,
be set for public hearing on four zoning cases;
g. That the application of W. B. Dansfiell to drill a well in Block 494,
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Block 9, J. C. Russell Farm Blocks, be considered
separately;
h. That the application of R. L. Kirkwood for a permit to drill and
operate a well in State Tract 706, Nueces Bay, be considered separately.
City Manager Whitney presented a plat showing the proposed location of a
well to be drilled by W. B. Dansfiell in Block 494, located in the Southeast 1/4
of Block 9, J. C. Russell Farm Blocks. Mr. Whitney pointed out the location of the
proposed well as being 1011 Feet West of Flato Road and 467 Feet North of Kosar
Road; and stated that the proposed depth of the well is 10,500 Feet; that there
are no buildings or structures within 400 Feet; that applicant had submitted copy
of application for a Railroad Commission Permit dated March 16, 1966; Certificates
of Insurance; and requested the following variances; (1) variance to exceed the
10,000 foot depth limit; (2) variance to use earthen mud pita; (3) variance to
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permit casing program as required by Railroad Commission; and (4) variance from
fencing requirements. Mr. Whitney further stated that the proposed location of
the well was in the Airport Hazard Zone; and that he would recommend approval of
the application subject to applicant securing Railroad Commission Permit, and
further subject to clearance from the Federal Aviation Agency.
Attorney John Brooke was present in support of the application, and no
one appeared in opposition.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the application
of W. B. Dansfiell for a permit to drill a well in Block 494, located in the South-
east 1/4 of Block 9, J. C. Russell Farm Blocks, be approved as applied for subject
to applicant securing Railroad Commission Permit and further subject to clearance
from the Federal Aviation Agency.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of R. L. Kirkwood for a
permit to drill and operate Well #8, in State Tract 706, Nueces Bay. Mr. Whitney
pointed out on a map the location of the proposed well, and stated that the well
would be a directional well; that the ?roposed depth is 8,000 Feet; that applicant
had submitted copy of application for a Railroad Commission Permit, Certificates
of Insurance; and that he recommended approval of the application subject to ap-
plicant securing Railroad Commission Permit.
No one appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed that R. L. Kirkwood
be granted a permit to drill and operate Well #8, in State Tract 706, Nueces Bay,
subject to securing Railroad Commission Permit.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon recognized Mrs. Rosa Gonzalez from the Economic
Opportunity office.
Mrs. Rosa Gonzalez appeared before the Council on behalf of the "Medicare"
program and urged all citizens to assist senior citizens to enroll for "Medicare"
on Sunday, March 27, 1966, at 2:00 p.m. in the Coliseum; and stated that civic
and church groups would sponsor entertainment for the program.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7954
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND ROOT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
CORPUS CHRISTI MARINA IMPROVEMENTS, UNIT V; APPROPRIATING AND RE -APPROPRIATING THE
SUM OF $3,000 FROM NO. 102 FUNDS CURRENTLY BUDGETED IN MARINA ACTIVITY NO. 4151,
CODE 502, OF WHICH AMOUNT $2,972.06 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $27.94
IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING 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, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7955
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C. C. HINCHBERGER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
MEADOW PARR RECREATION CENTER AND HEALTH CLINIC (ANNEX), PROJECT NOS. 291-64-2.1
AND 220-64-83; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 291 PARK AND NO. 220 STREET BOND FUNDS THE
RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS OF $103,453 AND $8,000; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT
OF NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, ACTIVITY NO. 4299, THE SUM OF $2,500 MAKING TOTAL FUNDS
APPROPRIATED $113,953, OF WHICH AMOUNT $108,707 IS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, $961
IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING LABORATORY TESTING AND LEGAL ADVERTISING COSTS
AND $4,285 I8 FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 7956
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION AND SIGN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SEWAGE TRANSMISSION AND TREATMENT
FACILITIES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, FOR A FEDERAL GRANT UNDER PUBLIC LAWS 660 AND/OR
89-117, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing resolutim was passed by
the following vote; Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7957
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $8,690 APPLICABLE TO
PROJECT NO. 220-64-61, OCEAN DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS, AND APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIAT-
ING OUT OF NO. 102 GENERAL FUND, RESERVE ACTIVITY NO. 4299, THE SUM OF $7,379,
MAKING A TOTAL OF $16,069 FOR PAYMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY
INTERNATIONAL AERIAL MAPPING COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH CONTRACT AWARDED BY MOTION
MARCH 16, 1966; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7958
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EMALEEN SCOGGIN, JOINED BY HER
HUSBAND, B. R. SCOGGIN, AND IDA BELLE DUGGER, JOINED BY HER HUSBAND, BUFORD DUGGER,
FOR THE SALE OF IRRIGATION WATER FROM THE NUECES RIVER AND THE RESERVOIR IMPOUNDING
SAID WATER, ALL AS IS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN SAID 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, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7959
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, UPON APPLICATION OF DR. JOSEPH A.
ABBEY, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT ON THE SOUTHERLY 20 ACRES OF LOTS 17, 18 AND
19, SECTION 13, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS, FRONTING ON THE
SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE EXISTING GOLF COURSE AND PROPOSED PERTINENT USES,
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET OUT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PRO-
VISIONS 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: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 7960
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WORKREATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC., FOR THE EMPLOY-
MENT DURING SUMMER VACATION PERIODS OF BOYS AND GIRLS OF HIGH SCHOOL AGE IN
COOPERATION WITH THE PARR AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HRRFTO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 102 GENERAL FUND
RESERVE THE SUM OF $6,000 TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE CITY'Y PARTICIPATION IN THE
WOREREATION PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE OBTAINING OF A PERMIT FOR THE DRIVING OF
PILES, POSTS AND SUPPORTS AND FOR THE BUILDING OF ANY PIER INTO THE WATERS OF CORPUS
CHRISTI BAY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; REQUIRING MAINTENANCE OF SUCH PIERS; DECLARING
THE EXISTENCE OF ANY PIER, PILING, POST OR POLE MEE WATERS, UNLESS AUTHORIZED
BY PERMIT AND MAINTAINED IN A USEABLE, SAFE CONDITION, TO BE A NUISANCE AND A
HAZARD TO NAVIGATION AND REQUIRING REMOVAL OF SUCH NUISANCES UPON NOTICE FROM
THE INSPECTION SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore
and Wallace, present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN OIL AND GAS LEASE ON 18.876
ACRES OF LAND ON THIRTEEN (13) VARIOUS TRACTS OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
WITR COASTAL STATES GAS PRODUCING COMPANY FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, BEGINNING JULY 1,
1966, AND EXPIRING JUNE 30, 1971, FOR A CASH BONUS IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER CON-
SIDERATIONS SET OUT IN THE LEASE FORM, TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
OUT IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore
and Wallace, present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
2ND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 36-91 AND 36-92 OF TEE CORPUS CHRISTI
CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 7458, So AS TO REQUIRE
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF ANYONE RENTING OR LEASING MOTOR BIKES; ADOPTING NEW
SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 36-93, FORBIDDING THE RENTING OF SUCH VEHICLES TO ANY PER-
SON 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 second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore
and Wallace, present and voting "Aye;" Furman absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon declared a brief recess before the scheduled
public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Text.
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Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon reconvened the meeting and announced that Council
would recognize student representatives from King High School.
Mise Linda Erying, Vice-president of the King High School Student Council,
presented a petition requesting that Sheridan Drive, adjacent to Richard King High
School, between Gollihar and South Staples, be renamed to "Mustang Trail."
(Petition #66-5).
Mayor Pro Tem Bladon advised the petition would be received and placed
on the Agenda at the earliest opportunity for consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon announced the Council would now hold a joint public
hearing with the Zoning and Planning Commission on proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance Text; explained the procedure to be followed, and advised that Council
could not and would not act until specific recommendations had been received from
the Zoning and Planning Commission after the public hearing was concluded.
PRESENT: PRESENT:
City Councils
Mayor Pro Ten Jack R Blackmon
Commissioners:
Patrick J. Dunne
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Ken McDaniel
Ronnie Sizemore
Wm. H. Wallace
Zoning and Planning Commission:
John Zerr, Chairman
Henry J. Annen
Dr. R. T. Barrera
Rear Admiral S. S. Bowling
Joseph Dawson
Joe Roscoe
E. Allan Williford
Chairman John Zerr advised that both parties had a quorum present.
William Anderson, Director of Planning, presented Item "A", and explained
that the definition of a billboard is included under definition of a sign, and that
the present ordinance does not contain a definition of billboards.
A. To adopt a new Section to be designated as Section 3-106.1 and which
new Section will define the term "Billboard". It is proposed that said definition
of "Billboard' will be one or more of the following, or parts thereof:
1. "3-1.06.1 Billboard. An outdoor advertising structure which advertises a use
not conducted on the premises."
or
2. "3-1.06.1 Billboard. An outdoor advertising structure which advertises a use,
product, or service not found on the premises."
or
3. "3-1.06.1 Billboard. Any sign which advertises products or uses or services
available at some point or points within the City other than on the
premises."
Mr. Anderson stated that the Planning Commission recommended definition #1;
that Harland Bartholomew & Associates recommended definition #2; and that the Legal
Department recommended definition #3.
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Commissioner McDaniel asked if an advertising structure would include a
sign on the building, and Mr. Anderson replied that a sign is any structure and could
be attached to anything. City Manager Whitney advised that if a sign was painted on
the building it would be considered a sign and not a billboard.
Mrs. James E. Scott, representing OPUS, stated that definition #3 was more
appropriate.
Mr. Robert Rylee, attorney representing Rollins Outdoor Advertising, Inc.,
stated that the definition could be deviated from and still be lawful; that the
definition was subject to attack; and that a better definition could be arranged; and
that in definition #2 the words "not necessarily found on the premises" could be
inserted.
Mr. Anderson presented Item "B", and explained that the present definition
did not include signs on wheels.
B. Amend Section 3-1.55 defining a "Sign" and adding the following sentence:
"A sign shall include all types of mobile signs in all cases where the prin-
cipal use of the vehicle, trailer or mobile structure containing or sup-
porting such sign is for the purpose of advertising."
Mr. Anderson presented Item "C", and explained that this was au amendment
to the "AB" Professional Office District; that at the present time the Professional
Office District was a semi -residential and business district; that certain offices
are permitted in this district; that a sign of one square foot is permitted for each
occupant to identify himself and his profession; that there is no provision for
identification of the building which contains these professional offices; and stated
that the Planning Commission had suggested that an addition be made to this section
allowing a twenty square foot identification sign of the building itself.
Mr. Anderson further stated that the Staff had discussed this and felt that twenty
feet was too large and that eight feet would be satisfactory; and that Harland
Bartholomew & Associates recommended that no change be made.
C. Amend Subsection (7) of Section 11-2 by adoption of one of the follow-
ing proposed amendments, or parts thereof;
1. "(7) Business and professional offices and office buildings; provided, however,
that there shell be no advertising sign or device on the lot, on the
building or in or on any of the exterior doors or windows of the building,
except that there shall be permitted one non --illuminated or back lighted
sign identifying the building and not extending above the height of the
building as defined in Article 3, Subsection 3-1.34,and not to exceed
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or
2.
"(7)
twenty (20) square feet in area; in addition, there shall be permitted one
(1) non -illuminated sign or name plate not to exceed one (1) square foot in
display surface for each office or professional person occupying the build-
ing; no building may be constructed with, or altered to produce a store
front, show window or display window; there shall be no display from windows
or doors and no storage or merchandise in the building or on the premises;
there shall be no machinery or equipment, other than machinery or equipment
customarily found in professional or business offices, used or stored in the
building or on the lot."
Business and professional offices and office buildings; provided, however,
that there shall be no advertising sign or device on the lot, on the build-
ing or in or on any of the exterior doors or windows of the building, except
that there shall be permitted one non -illuminated or back lighted sign
identifying the building and not extending above the height of the building
as defined in Article 3, Subsection 3-1.34, and not to exceed ten (10) square
feet in area; in addition, there shall be permitted one (1) non-illuminsted
sign or name plate not to exceed one (1) square foot in display surface for
each office or professional person occupying the building; no building may
be constructed with, or altered to produce a store front, show window or
display window; there shall be no display from windows or doors and no
storage or merchandise in the building or on the premises; there shall be
no machinery or equipment, other than machinery or equipment customarily
found in professional or business offices, used or stored in the building
or on the lot."
Mrs. Scott stated that OPUS supported the second option offered in the
amendments.
Mr. Anderson presented Item "D', and explained that this dealt with signs
in the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Anderson stated that shopping
centers have been classified as "B-1"; that they have had to go to the Board of
Adjustment to get relief for signs; that if the property had been properly zoned
they would not have had this problem, and that the best classification for the
shopping centers is "B-3" Shopping Center District. Mr. Anderson further stated
that this district had been in the Ordinance since 1961 but that developers found
it difficult to use; that the proper wording that vas suggested in a recent memo
to the Council was taken from the Community Builders/ Handbook, and that the Staff
and Commission were revising the entire section of "B-3." Mr. Anderson also stated
that if "B-1" zoning vas to be left in the ordinance the regulations should be such
to give maximum protection to nearby residents. Mr. Anderson stated that Harland
Bartholomew & Associates recommended Proposal #2.
D. Amend Subsection (7) of Section 13-2 by adoption of one of the follow-
ing proposed amendments, or parts thereof;
1. "(7) Outdoor advertising structure or non -flashing sign pertaining only to the
use conducted within the building. Such sign shall be flat against the
wall and shall not extend above the height of the building as defined in
Article 3, Subsection 3-1.34. The total sign area in square feet shall be
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calculated by two (2) times the lineal foot frontage of the lot exposed to
the street, and on corner lots one-third (1/3) of the side -street frontage
may be included in the calculations, but in no case shall the total sign
area exceed two hundred (200) square feet."
or
2. "(7) Outdoor advertising structure or non-f]ashing sign pertaining only to the
use conducted within the building. Such sign shall be flat against the wall
and shall not extend above the height of the building as defined in Article
3, Subsection 3-1.34+. The total sign area in square feet shall be calcu-
lated by two (2) times the lineal foot frontage of the lot exposed to the
street, and on corner lots one-third (103) of the side -street frontage may
be included in the calculations, but in no case shall the total sign area
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total face of the building." (A
sentence defining "face of the building" will be added.)
Commissioner Wallace asked if the definition of "face of the building"
would be added now or later, and that one of the major oil companies had asked that
they be permitted to hang from the overhang, letters indicating name of the company
which would probably be two or three feet from the building.
Attorney Bob Sorrell, representing Texaco, Inc., asked if the Council and
Commission would be in favor of feArging upon this definition. Mayor Pro Tem
Blackmon stated that it clearly stated the sign should be flat against the face of
the building.
Cliff Harris, representing Humble Oil & Refining Company, stated that
their signs set on canopies, and asked if the entire sign had to be flat against
the wall or just part of it.
Mr. Dawson stated that the Commission ruled out extending above the roof
line of the building when this paragraph was written, but that if it was desirable
he felt consideration should be given to this.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon inquired about determining any serious opposition
to enlarging upon the language to permit this type of sign, and Bill Stalter, a
member of the Board of Adjustment, stated this could cause trouble and he could
conceive a line of office buildings with heir signs on canopies.
Corn tssion McDaniel asked about adding "flat against the wall or not
extending beyond the edge of the roof line", and Mr. Roscoe stated that it had to
be limited to size and length individ>>s ly.
Mr. Anderson stated that this recommendation eliminated free-standing
signs and that service stations needed special consideration.
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Mr. Harris suggested that free-standing signs be permitted in "B-1" district;
that they could be controlled by the City; and stated that gawdy signs would be re-
moved and the premises would be beautified. Mr. Harris further stated that the "B-1"
district was very important to service stations; that they had approximately twenty
stations in this area, and that they had no other means of identifying the stations.
Mr. Sorrell stated that Texaco, Inc. and others are very much opposed to
abolishing free-standing signs in the "B-1" district; that many "B-1" business areas
could not qualify for "B-3" district; that the "B-1" district should be "B-4", and
that the eliminwtion of any free-standing sign in "B-1" district would place a
further handicap and hardship on the people trying to do business in the City.
Mrs. Scott commended the service stations in beautifying their premises
but stated that she felt the ordinance being proposed to eliminate the free-standing
signs was also a "step in the right direction"; that service stations needed the
reassurance that we trade with them, not because of the signs, but because we are
good neighbors, and that neighborhood relationships should be improved. Mrs. Scott
further stated that OPUS supported Proposal #2.
Mr. WIllfOrd stated that he felt this section of the proposed change of
the ordinance should be studied further.
Bud Salvo, restaurant owner, stated that a sign was the best investment
a businessman could make; that the small business owners settled in"the "B_1" dis-
trict; and that the free-standing signs should not be eliminated.
Mr. Anderson presented Item "E", and explained that this section was a
revision of the "B-3" Shopping Center District; that some deletions were made to
use regulations; that it was the hope that developers would discuss the changing
of this district; and that the regulations and map needed to be changed.
E. Amend Sections 15-1, 15-2, 15-3, 15-4, 15-5, 15-5.01, 15-5.02, 15-5.03,
15-5.04, 15-6 and 15-7 by adoption of the following proposed amendments or parts
thereof:
Section 15-1 The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in
this Ordinance when referred to in this article, are the regulatioLs in
the "B-3" Shopping Center District. The purpose of this district is to
provide for attractive and efficient retail shopping facilities of
integrated design in appropriate locations to serve residential neighbor-
hoods. It is intended that the district shall be laid out and developed
as a unit according to a generalized site plan.
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(GENERAL PLAN.)
Section 15-2 Use Regulations. A building or premises may be used only for the
following purposes;
(1) Retail sale of merchandise, services, offices, parking areas and other
facilities as set forth and described in this section and or*inerily
accepted as shopping center uses.
(2) (DELETED)
Section 1 -3 Ownership Control. In order that the purpose of this district shall
be realized, the land and the buildings and appurtenant facilities shall be
in a single ownership, or under management or supervision of a central
authority, or they shall be subject to such other supervisory lease or
ownership control as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Ordinance relating to "B-3" Shopping Center Districts.
Section 15-4 Procedure. The owner or owners of any tract of land comprising an area
of not less than two acres may submit a site plan for the use and develop-
ment of all or part of the tract for the purposes of, and meeting the
requirements set forth in this article, as a separate proposal or as a
part of a Community Unit Plan as set forth in Article 28. Public hearings
shall be held in accordance with procedures in Article 30.
Section 15-5 Generalized Site Plan. The plan for the shopping center shall show
the requirements set forth in this article; the shopping center shall be
developed according to these requirements. The Generalized Site Plan shall:
(GENERAL REQUIREMENTS)
Section 15-5.01 Show the boundaries of the entire tract to be developed and width
of right-of-way and pavement of existing streets.
15-5.02 Present a well designed relationship of parking access to building
areas and the vehicular access and circulation.
15-5.03 Show a desirable relationship of the shopping center to surrounding
residential areas so as to minimize possible adversities.
15-5.0)+ Provide for advertising signs by:
(a) Permitting one pylon type sign in accordance with generalized site
plan.
(b) Requiring the developer or owner of the shopping center to prepare
sign control regulations for Commission approval that would permit
identification of individual stores and with which each store must
comply. The control regulations shall specifically provide that the
City may enforce said regulations.
Section 15-6 Unified Shopping Center. The shopping center buildings shall be
designed and built as a whole, unified and single project but may, how-
ever, be built in stages in accordance with a submitted construction
timing schedule.
Section 15-7 Specific Requirements by the Commission. The Commission may make
reasonable specific recommendations as to utilities, drainage, landscaping,
lighting, screening, access ways, curb cuts, traffic control, height of
buildings and setback of building to protect adjoining residentially zoned
lots or residential uses. Said additional recommendations, if any, shall
be forwarded to the City Council.
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Mrs. Scott stated that OPUS favored the changes being offered for the
"B-3" district and recommended one addition that "a height of no more than twenty-
five feet be designated for the pylon sign identifying the center, and no individual
building be permitted a sign above its roof -top."
Mr. Anderson stated that Harland Bartholomew & Associates considered the
proposals to be an improvement and that the firm favored Subsection (b) under Section
15-5.04, pertaining to advertising signs.
Mr. Anderson presented Item "F", and stated that Harland Bartholomew &
Associates favored Proposal #2.
F. Amend Subsection (10) of Section 16-2 so as to hereafter read as
follows:
1. "(10) Outdoor advertising structures pertaining only to the use conducted within
the building. If the free-standing sign is located within the minimum
depth of the front yard as defined in Article 24, such sign shall not
exceed forty (40) square feet; shall not overhang or project into the
public right-of-way; and shall not exceed a height of twenty-five (25)
feet."
or
2. "(10) Outdoor advertising structures pertaining only to the use conducted within
the building. If the free-standing sign is located within the minimum
depth of the front yard as defined in Article 24, such sign shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the area of the face of the building."
(A sentence defining "face of the building" will be added.)
Mrs. Scott stated that OPUS felt the new section could be improved by
having the height regulations apply to the placement of any sign, not just those
in the front yard areas; and that the staff recommendations defining the number of
signs and their total area should also be incorporated into the language of the
section.
Mr. Rylee stated the definition would not reach the intent that was behind
the proposal; and Mr. Harris stated that twenty percent of the face of the building
was unfair.
Mr. Anderson presented Item "G", and explained that it involved the
regulations of automobile wrecking yards; and that Harland Bartholomew & Associates
favored the latter part of Proposal #2 relative to "the screening requirements must
be met by the location and maintenance of a solid fence, plantings or building of
sufficient height to eliminate from public view objects stored on the premises."
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G. Amend Section 21-2 by adding to Item under Unclassified Uses now read-
ing "Automobile Wrecking, cars and parts, storage and sale" and certain requirements,
so that said item shall hereafter read as follows:
1. "Unclassified Uses Automobile wrecking, cars and parts, storage and sale, pro-
vided the following requirements are met: (i) The area must be sufficiently
well screened so as to block from public view the wrecked cars and parts
either stored or to be stored thereon; (2) There must be no advertising by
the public display of wrecked cars or parts; and (3) The occupant of such
area must comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations having to do with
health, welfare and safety. The screening requirement must be met by the
location and maintenance of a fence, shrubbery or any reasonable substitute.
However, where any part of such area is already adequately blocked from the
view of the general public as a result of the surrounding terrain, neighbor-
ing industrial use or uses or auy other condition, no additional screening
shall be required for such part so long as such condition shall continue to
serve said purpose."
or
2. "Unclassified Uses Automobile wrecking, cars and parts, storage and sale, pro-
vided the following requirements are met: (1) The area must be sufficiently
well screened so as to block from public view the airecked cars and parts
either stored or to be stored thereon; (2) There must be no advertising
by the public display of wrecked cars or parts; and (3) The occupant of
such area must comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations having to
do with health, welfare and safety. The screening requirement must be met
by the location and maintenance of a solid fence, plantings or building
of sufficient height to eliminate from public view objects stored on the
premises. However, where any part of such area is already adequately
blocked from the view of the general public as a result of the surrounding
terrain, neighboring industrial use or uses or any other condition, no
additional screening shall be required for such part so long as such con-
dition shall continue to serve said purpose."
Mrs. Scott stated that of the two proposals submitted, OPUS supported the
second, but considered it essential to regulate these solid fences in such a manner
that they do not become large advertising vehicles in themselves.
Attorney Jim Ryan, representing the automobile wreckers, stated that the
wrecking yards should be adequately screened from the public.
Mr. Anderson presented Item "H", and explained that Laura Copeland, Zoning
and Planning A%ministrative Assistant, had prepared a map showing the location of
trailers and trailer parks in the City, and pointed out the various locations.
Mr. Anderson stated that this proposal would give immediate relief to the problem
we have at this time relative to one trailer use, but that the entire problem needed
to be studied.
H. Amend Subsection (10) of Section 25-4 and repeal Section 25-6. The
amendment of Subsection (10) of Section 25-4 to hereafter read as follows:
"(10) Permanent or temporary trailer park or mobile homes court or an
individual trailer house or mobile home."
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J. E. Bartle, realtor, stated that he felt a large segment of business was
lost by not allowing people to put trailers on individual lots.
Mr. Bryan, a resident of Flour Bluff, stated that a permanent permit should
be considered instead of a special use permit with a time limit; and that the City
was losing tax money by not allowing trailers on private -owned lots.
Mr. Nichols stated that he had a trailer parked on his lot but was unable
to use it; that he checked with Zoning and Planning Commission but was denied the
right to use the trailer because of opposition.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that legally no one had the authority to
grant a permit for one trailer on one lot, and that it was a very serious problem.
Harold Carr, realtor, stated that the ordinance should be amended to allow
inAividnals to have a trailer on their lot; that this amendment would "turn the
planning Commission into a permit office", and suggested that the Don Patricio Sub-
division be classified and made available for single trailer lots, as well as other
areas on the west side of the City.
Commissioner Wallace stated that he did not understand why a mobile home
should be treated differently than a house built on a site; and that if it conformed
to the Building Code there was not any difference between the two.
Reverend W. E. Comstock, Pastor of Assembly of God Church in Annaville,
spoke in support of the ordinance being emended to allow one trailer provisions.
Mr. Dawson explained that the proposed amendment would permit an indi-
vidual trailer on a lot; that it would be subject only to the regulations governing
that piece of property; that there was no provision in the ordinance to allow a
one -trailer park, and that permits were granted on something that did not exist.
Mrs. Scott stated that OPUS was opposed to this amendment but would
favor an amendment to the zoning ordinance which would provide a use district
permitting subdivisions restricted for individual and multiple trailer lots.
Mr. Bob Gulley, President of the Texas Mobile Home Association, and
operator of Gulley's Trailer Ranch, spoke briefly on the amendment, and stated
that he had access to trailer ordinances from other states; that his association
had prepared a trailer ordinance; and that he would appreciate the opportunity to
work with the City on a trailer ordinance.
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Mr. Anderson presented Itau "I", and explained that this amendment would
permit billboards in the "B-4" district by Special Permit.
1. Amend Section 25-4 by adding a new subsection numbered (13) reading as
follows:
7(13) Billboards in a "B-4" District subject to Federal and State regula-
tions where applicable."
Mrs. Scott stated that OPUS was unalterably opposed to this amendment.
Mr. Rylee stated that Rollins outdoor Advertising, Inc. had 445 signs
located inside the City limits; that 159 signs are located in "B-1+"; 67 signs are
located in "B-5"; that the rem ining signs are located in "B-6" and various
industrial and other classifications; that obtaining a permit for each sign put
an undue burden on this type of business and was -unreasonable and a discrimination.
Mr. Rylee further stated that outdoor advertising should be in business and com-
mercial areas; and that it should resin in. the "B-4" district.
Mr. James Roddy, Vice-president of Rollins Outdoor Advertising, Inc.,
concurred with the remarks of Mr. Rylee; commented on the federal legislation for
beautifying the highways and, asked if they could work with Council in preparing a
zoning ordinance amendment that would give protection and still permit the outdoor
advertising.
Harold Carr presented pictures of various "B-4" areas in the City; pointed
out the existing billboards; and stated that business was competing with billboards.
Mr. Carr further stated that he was in favor of P1iminatjng billboards in the "B-1."
area because they are near residential area, and that eventually they would be
eliminated completely; that the billboards "cluttered" the area and were harming
the City from an aesthestic viewpoint.
Mrs R R Blankert stated that she did not see anything wrong with bill-
boards if they were properly located.
Mrs. Scott presented am* and pointed out the locations of special permits
that had been granted, as well as other zoning changes, and stated that since 1961,
380 zoning changes had been approved, and that of that number, 105 were Special
Permits; that the years 1963 and 1965 had the greatest number of zoning changes;
and that she strongly questioned whether there was merit in this many changes.
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Mr. Anderson presented Item "Jr, and explained the proposed amendment.
J. Amend Section 30-4.1 by arising a sentence reading as follows:
"In the event the City Council shall fail to act within said forty-five
(45) days, such proposed amendment, supplement, change or Special Permit
shall be deemed in all things denied."
Mr. Anderson presented Item "K", and explained the proposed amendment.
K. Amend Paragraph C of Subsection (12) of Section 25-4 by adding the
following sentence:
"Whenever any motion or vote on a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance under this subsection has failed to receive a sufficient affirm-
ative vote to be effective, unless some other action is taken by the Council
at said meeting of the Council which has a sufficient affirmative vote to
be effective, the proposed change in zoning or grant of a Special Permit
shall be deemed denied.
Mr. Anderson presented Item L, and explained the proposed amendment was
to allow air conditioning units to be placed in the side yards.
L. Amend Section 27-3.01.02 by deleting the word "window" in the existing
phrase "window air conditioning units."
Mr. Anderson presented Item M, and explained that this section pertained
to the termination of non -conforming uses, and included all non -conforming uses.
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M. Amend Section 26-4 by adding one or more of the following sentences:
Term of Non -Conforming Uses:
1. "Non -conforming uses shall terminate within three (3) years from the
effective date of the proposed change";
or
2. "Non -conforming uses shall terminate within five (5) years from the
effective date of this proposed change";
or
3. "Non -conforming uses will terminate when the useful life of said non-
conforming use has been exhausted by the nature of the sign and nature
of erection."
Mrs. Scott stated that OPUS supported Proposal #1.
Mr. Rylee stated that Proposal #3 was the most reasonable proposal, and
that the cost of an outdoor advertising sign varied.
Mr. Williford stated that the useful life of a building, as well as a
billborad, should be considered, and that he favored Proposal #3 with a maximum
limit.
Mrs. Scott stated that there was a great deal of question regarding this
type of clause being inserted, but that it was a means by which non -conforming uses
could be terminated.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated that as the proposed amendments had all been
presented, and it was a joint public hearing, the Council and the Zoning and Plan-
ning Commission should each decide whether to close the public hearing or set it
for recess.
Chairman Zerr stated he would entertain a motion.
Mr. Dawson stated that before the hearing was closed he wanted to make a
statement; that the recommendations of the Zoning and Planning Commission were sent
to the City Council with the recommendation they be approved as presented; that the
hearing today resulted in a discussion relative to pylon signs and billboards; that
the pylon signs are part of the "B-3" and "B-4" districts; and that the billboard
problem had been thoroughly discussed with representatives of the Sign Industry.
Chairman Zerr stated the Commission would take this into consideration
and make a formal recommendation at another time.
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Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon stated the Council could not act until a recom-
mendation vas received from the Commission.
Motion by Dawson, seconded by Bowling and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Mr. Williford explained that special permits were granted in lieu of a
zoning change; that the special permit limited the applicant to the requested use;
that the special permits were given to protect zoning; and that the Commission was
maintaining zoning and not breaking it down.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon asked for petitions or information from the
audience on matters not scheduled on the Agenda.
Mr. Allen J. Bennett appeared before the Council and requested permission
to paint house numbers on curbs in the City, and explained that he obtained busi-
ness by distribution of circulars offering this service, and that he would have
written word of approval before the work would be done.
Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Dunne and passed that the request for
painting house numbers on curbs be discussed at Workshop Monday night.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.