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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 25, 1966
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor McIver Furman
Mayor Pro Tem Jack R. Blackmon
Commissioners:
Patrick J. Dunne
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Ken McDaniel
Ronnie Sizemore
Wm. H. Wallace
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor McIver Furman called the meeting to order.
The invocation was given by the Reverend Richard E. Stone, Pastor of
Westminiater Presbyterian Church.
City Secretary T. Ray firing called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of May 18, 1966, at 2:00 p.m., be approved as furnished to the Council.
Mayor Furman announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read for the construction of Williams Drive Drainage
System, Unit I, from the following; F. M. Thornton; Bur -Tex Constructors; Slovak
Brothers; and Heldenfels Brothers.
The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by the
City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bide were opened and read for the purchase of Corrugated Casing for the
Water Division, from the following: Armco Metal Products Division; and Wyatt
Industries, Inc.
The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by the
City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read for the sale of property in Livingston Park
Addition (Aberdeen and Santa Fe), from the foliating: William Kalbfleisch;
D. E. Clark; Louis P. Soto; and Edens Construction Company, Inc.
The foregoing bids were tabled for forty-eight hours as required by the
City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Furman brought up the pending item of the appeal of Raymond Rodriquez
regarding denial of a Taxicab Driver's License, on which public hearing was held
May 18, 1966, and which was tabled for further consideration.
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Motion by Wallace, seconded by Sizemore and passed, with Jimenez voting
"Nay," that in the appeal of Raymond Rodriguez for a Taxicab Driver's License, the
recommendation of the Taxicab Inspector be upheld and the license be denied.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the application of S. A. Story
& Aesooiatea for a permit to drill S. A. Story & Associates Well No. 1, McNorton Sub-
division Unit, and explained the procedure to be followed.
City Manager Whitney presented the application of S. A. Story & Associates
(Tarpon Management Company) for a permit to drill S. A. Story & Associates Well No.
1, McNorton Subdivision Unit. Mr. Whitney presented a map showing the location of
the proposed well site and its relation to roads and buildings; and pointed out the
location of the Well In Lot 9, Block 1 of the McIorton Subdivision, as being 373 Feet
West of the center line of Clarkwood Road., and approximately 160 Feet North of the
North line of McNorton Road; and stated that the proposed depth of the well is a
maximum of 5,500 Feet with a casing program of 8-5/8" surface casing to 300 Feet
and 4-1/2" production line; that applicant has submitted copy of Certificate of
Insurance; waivers from owners of Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block 1, McNorton Subdivision;
that a public road is located within 160 Feet from the Well site; and that two
buildings are shown to be 118 Feet and 127 Feet frau the well site. Mr. Whitney
further stated that a copy of the Railroad Commission Permit was not submitted with
the application.
Pat McGloin, attorney representing the applicant, stated that a hearing
Was held by the Railroad Commission on the 16th; that there was not any objection
to the granting of the permit; and that the permit could not be granted until
fifteen days after the hearing was held. Mr. McGloin further stated that he had
written permission from the owners of Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block 1, McNorton Sub-
division, for the location of this well.
City Manager Whitney recommended that, if the application is approved, it
be approved subject to approval by the Railroad Commission.
No one appeared in opposition to this application.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Wallace and passed that the hearing be
closed.
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Motion by Blackmon, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the application
of S. A. Story & Associates for a permit to drill S. A. Story & Associates Well
No. 1, McNorton Subdivision Unit, be granted subject to approval by the Railroad
Commission.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on the appeal of ruling of the
Building Standards and Housing Board regarding property at 808 Francesca Street, and
explained the procedure to be followed.
Assistant City Attorney Tom McDowell conducted the hearing for the City of
Corpus Christi.
Attorney McDowell explained that the appeal is by Corpus Investments, Inc.
and Mrs. Louisa M. Garcia from the ruling of the Building Standards and Housing
Board of Appeals on property situated at 808 Francesca Street, Lot 59, Block 3, San
Pedro Addition; that the building was ordered demolished because it failed to meet
the requirements of the standards set forth in the Building Ordinance; and that the
Staff would offer testimony from Lonnie Kubala, Building Inspector, and L. K. Stout,
Building Official, of the City of Corpus Christi.
Lonnie Male., Building Inspector, testified to the substandard condition
of the building; that he is familiar with the property located at 808 Francesca
Street and had personally inspected the premises; that a portion of the building in
its present condition lacks repair from deterioration and has deteriorated to the
extent that, in his opinion, it would be unfeasible to make repairs as fifty percent
or more of the entire building is deteriorated. Mr. Kubala presented pictures to
the Council showing the deterioration of the building; and stated that the electrical
and plumbing conditions are substandard; that the kitchen and bathroom doors both
open into the seine room which is a violation of the Building Code; that the inside
of the building is exposed to weather as the doors are not water tight and some of
the windows are broken; that a portion of the foundation and outside walls have
deteriorated to the extent that they would have to be replaced; and that based on
his experience, it is not feasible to attempt to rehabilitate the building as it
would have to be picked up and replaced with a new foundation; that the floor joists,
sills and outside walls that have deteriorated would have to be replaced; that when
the building was finished it would have more than fifty percent of new materials in
it; and that it should be demolished.
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In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. 'Abele stated that there are
seven other houses in less than a block from this building in similar condition; and
that this matter has been pending for over a year as they have been trying to locate
the original owner.
In answer to a question from Attorney McDowell, Mr. Kabala stated that, in
his opinion, the property is unfit for human habitation in its present condition.
In answer to questions from Commissioner McDaniel, Mr. Kabala, stated that
it would not be feasible to replace the foundation without removing the house and
that it would be easier to build a new building; that it would cost between $1,500
and $1,em to repair the house; that the ordinance states that once a building is
deteriorated fifty percent or more it should be demolished; and that in his opinion,
the building has deteriorated more than fifty percent.
Dave Coover, President of Corpus Investments, Inc., questioned Mr. Kabala
with reference to his foregoing statements, and asked if this house is the only house
that has been ordered demolished, and Mr. Itubala stated that seven other houses are
being recommended that they be demolished, and that as the houses become vacant the
Staff is attempting to do something with them. Mr. Kabala further stated that the
first letters regarding this property were sent out in March, 1965; and that prior
to February 17th when a letter was sent to the office of Corpus Investments, Inc.,
he was unaware that the property had been sold; and that the house in its present
condition has no value at all.
L. K. Stout, Building official, testified as to his qualifications as a
professional engineer and structural engineer; that he had made an on-site inspection
of the property and that it is structurally unsafe; that he did not think it feasible
to rehabilitate this property; that he confirmed the statements of Mr. Kabala that
the building is more than fifty percent deteriorated; that as far as structural
features are concerned the building is both a hazard and a nuisance; that it does
not comply with the plumbing and electrical standards; and that the only way to
correct this structure is to demolish the building or have it removed.
Mr. Coover questioned Mr. Stout with reference to his foregoing statements,
and Mr. Stout stated that the wiring is deficient; that he could not distinguish
between the old and new addition to the building; that the foundation is gone; and
that the building is very substandard.
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In answer to questions from Attorney McDowell, Mr. Stout stated that the
level of the floor being out of "kilter" would indicate a foundation failure.
Dave Coover, appellant, stated that Corpus Investments, Inc. was organized
for the purpose of purchasing notes; that they purchased this property; that he is
trying to help Mrs. Louisa Garcia who is buying the property from his firm; that the
new portion had been added and the house completely rewired in 1953; that the house
was within City limits at the time and presumably complied with the City Building
Code; that the house is in a deteriorated condition as are many other houses in that
area; that the recent shingle work on the roof was inadequate and as a result the
roof leaks and the interior walls are seriously damaged but can be repaired; that he
walked through the house and the floors do not "bounce;" and that he had instructed
Mr. Ramirez to secure bids for the repair of this property. Mr. Coover further
stated that there was a condemnation notice on the door; that he had asked that the
Staff point out the repairs that needed to be done; and that it would cost approxi-
mately $1,400 to bring the house up to standard.
Mr. Coover presented pictures of the building to members of the Council,
and stated that Mrs. Louisa Garcia had purchased the property under contract for
deed; that she purchased the house with the understanding that she would either have
to repair the house or dismantle it; that her brother is a carpenter and will help
to repair the house and put it in a useable condition.
Mr. Coover questioned Mr. Ramirez, realtor, about the necessary repairs
that should be done, and Mr. Ramirez stated that it would cost approximately $1,400
to make the necessary repairs outlined by Mr. Kubala, and that the market value of
the house, after the necessary repairs are finished, should be in the neighborhood
of $3,500.
Mr. Coover then stated that he would be in favor of condemning the entire
block but that these people did not have a place to relocate; that in his opinion
the house could be repaired and brought up to standard; that Mrs. Garcia be given
an opportunity to repair the house within a reasonable length of time; and that
this matter be deferred until an overall program for the area is effective.
Mr. Kabala advised that fifty-four houses in this area either need to be
repaired or demolished; and that the owner of a building should be required to bring
the building up to standard before it is sold.
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In discussing this appeal, City Manager Whitney pointed out that this is
the first appeal that the Council has heard under the amended ordinance; and that
the other cases applied under the old ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Blackmon inquired about recessing the hearing, and City
Attorney Singer advised that if the Council wanted to hear additional evidence, the
hearing could be recessed until a certain date.
Motion by Dunne, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing on the
appeal of ruling of the Building Standards and Housing Board regarding property at
808 Francesca Street, be recessed for further consideration.
Mr. Comer suggested that Mrs. Garcia be allowed sufficient time to make
the necessary repairs to the house if the Council decides the house merits re-
habilitation.
Mayor Furman called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the City Manager's
Reports, Items "a" through "j" be accepted with Item "1" being deleted; and that
the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows:
a. That the request of Hayden Sales, contractor for the West Guth Park
Swimming Pool, for an extension of nineteen working days for completion of this
project, be approved;
In discussing this item, Commissioner McDaniel stated that he was not in
favor of extending any additional time for the swimming pool itself, and Joseph Hans,
architect for the project, stated that he had asked for four days for lost time during
the recent rainfall, and fifteen days for construction of the wading pool which was
added to the contract by Change Order; that the reason for the delay is that a
special pump has to be made; that the request for extension of time is only for
the wading pool itself; and that the wading pool is a separate fenced and secured
area apart from the swimming pool.
b. That the award of contract for construction of Sanitary Sewer Crossings
for I. H. 37 be made to F. M. Thornton on the basis of low bid submitted; and that
appropriation in the amount of $60,000 be authorized;
c. That appropriation in the amount of $26,489 for reimbursement of
general funds for engineering costs on various bond projects, for the period of
February 1, 1966 through April 30, 1966, be authorized;
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d. That appropriation in the amount of $500 for payment of appraisal
services in connection with Parcel No. 3 of Navigation Boulevard Improvements, be
authorized;
e. That the authority to initiate eminent domain proceedings for the
acquisition of Parcel No. 3, Right of Way for Navigation Boulevard, Up River Road
to Leopard Street, be approved;
f. That the plans and specifications for Sanitary and Storm Sewer Re-
locations, Midtown Traffic Exchange, be approved; and that authority to advertise
for bids to be received June 15, 1966, be granted;
g. That the authority to advertise for bids on forty-four Annual Supply
Contracts to be opened at 8:00 a.m. June 22, 1966, be granted;
h. That the date of June 1, 1966, during the regular meeting, be set for
public hearing on the application of Cities Service Oil Company to construct separa-
tion facilities in State Tract #62, Corpus Christi Bay;
i. That the application of W. B. Dansfiell to drill their No. 1 K.R.Y.S.
Wildcat, be deleted from the Agenda;
j. That the Council officiAlly ratify its informal agreement to participate
to the extent of approximately 37% of the cost of a proposed study of the staffing
and financial needs of Memorial Medical Center.
ORDINANCE No. 8027
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE 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 N0. 6106, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL ON !VIM 29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, BY AMENDING, ADDING TO, DPLP ING AND
MODin•Yis. SAID ZONING ORDINANCE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
J. E. Hartle, realtor, spoke in opposition to the foregoing ordinance
relative to trailer homes, and stated that he disapproved of the ordinance being
written on the basis of a permit being issued for two years and renewed; that mobile
home owners want to be able to improve their property, and that he did not believe
the mobile home owners would put a trailer on a lot on a temporary basis of two
years.
Mayor Furman stated that he appreciated the foregoing statements; but that
the public hearing had been closed on this matter.
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Everett Hardin spoke in opposition to the time element involved in the
trailer ordinance, and stated that he owned five lots in Flour Bluff and wanted to
improve his property and that he did not want to improve his property on a temporary
basis.
John Day, owner of two lots in the Flour Bluff area, concurred with the
foregoing remarks of Mr. Hardin, and stated that the trailer parks do not have enough
space; that many people want to buy their own lots so they will have sufficient apace;
and that if the permits are not renewed at the end of the two-year period, the
existing trailer parks would not be able to accomodate these additional trailers.
City Manager Whitney explained that under the old ordinance, a single
trailer permit was illegal, and that the ordinance was being amended to provide for
the single trailers.
Mra. Carl Bailey stated that the two-year period was not reasonable; that
many people wanted to buy property and park their trailers on the property; that
there is not sufficient room in the trailer parks, and urged Council to reconsider.
Mrs. Everett Hardin spoke in opposition to the time limit of two years, and
asked Council to reconsider.
Mayor Furman explained that the two-year period was established on the basis
of control; that there are many people who might not maintain their property and it
would present a great problem to the City; that the ordinance is being passed to help
the trailer owners; and that there would not be any problem in obtaining another
permit if the property is maintained.
Commissioner Wallace pointed out that in the past a permit could not be
granted for a single trailer on a single lot, and that the foregoing ordinance
would allow the Council to grant a permit for a two-year period, during which time
further study could be made on this matter.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and
Wallace, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8028
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND
ON BEHALF (5' Ttn, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TO EXECUTW AN AGB wME T WITS AIRPORT PARKING
COMPANY OF AMERICA WHEREBY THE SAID AIRPORT PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA IS GRANTED THE
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RIGHT TO OPERATE THE PUBLIC PARKING FACILITT S AT THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance vas read for the third time and passed finally
by the following vote: Furman, Blaclnnon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and
Wallace, present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 8029
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH F. M. THORNTON FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY
SEWER CROSSINGS FOR I. H. 37, PART B, OF PROJECT NO. 250-64-36.6; APPROPRIATING OUT
OF N0. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $6o,000, OF WHICH AMOUNT $57,183.50 IS
FOR TEE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $2,816.50 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING ENGIN-
EERING, LABORATORY TESTING AND LEGAL ADVERTISING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance vas passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 8030
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $26,489, OF WHICH AMOUNT $14,035 IS FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND
FUND, $2,012 IS FROM N0. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, $7,101 IS FROM N0. 295 STORM
SEWER BOND FUND, AND $3,341 IS FROM N0. 230 BRIDGE BOND FUND, Tag FOREGOING AMOUNTS
TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDS IN stir, AMOUNT OF $6,702 REMAINING FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIAT-
ED FOR ENGINEERING COSTS AND CONTINcmmar 's, APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS BOND FUND PROJECTS
AS SHOWN ON THE TABULATION PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AUTHORIZING REIDIDURSEME T TO THE GENERAL FUND
NO. 102 CURRENT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,191 FROM FUNDS HEREBY APPROPRIATED IN THE
AMOUNT OF $26,489, AND PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED IN TRF AMOUNT OF $6,702, AND NOT HERE-
TOFORE REIMBURSED DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 1966,
THROUGH APRIL 30, 1966; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8031
APPROPRIATING OUT OF N0. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $500 FOR PAYMENT OF APPRAISAL
SERVICES RENDERED BY HAROLD CARR REALTY COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH PARCEL NO. 3
OF NAVIGATION BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT N0. 220-64-63; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, Mcn.•n1el, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 8032
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN FEE
TITLE TO CERTAIN LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; DESCRIBING
SAID PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 5202 NEFF LANE, IDENTIFYING THE RECORD TITLE OWNERS AS
BEING RALPH W. KING AND WIFE, GLADYS FAY KING, SAID CONDEMNATION BEING NECESSARY
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FOR NAVIGATION BOULEVARD, UP RIVER ROAD TO LEOPARD STREET, PROJECT, SAID RIGHT OF WAY
TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND BEINGWITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PRO-
CEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was euspended and the foregoing ordinance Was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8033
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CTEY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TSE CORPUS CHRISTI
RANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, AND ROGER L. GAULT dba GAULT AVIATION, COVERING A
COMMERCIS.HANGAR AND FIXED BASE AVIATION LEASE PLOT ON 1't4 CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNA-
TIONAL AIRPORT, A cony OF SAID ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule waa suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE N0. 8034
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT OF ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE BEIWEEEN CORPUS
CBRISTI BANE AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, AS ASSIGNOR, AND GULF. COAST AVIATION, INCOR-
PORATED, AS ASSIGER1 , COVERING A COVERCIAL HANGAR AND FIXED BASE AVIATION LEASE
PLOT ON THE CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, A COPY OF WHICH AMENDMENT 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: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8035
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
MIST', TO ACCEPT =APPROVE AN AMENDMENT OF ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CORPUS
CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, AND GAULT AVIATION AND GULF OIL CORPORATION
COVERING A COMMERCIAL HANGAR AND FIXED BASE AVIATION LEASE PLOT ON THE CORPUS CHRISTI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, A COPY OF SAID ANENT OF ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE 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: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and Wallace,
present and voting "Aye."
ORDINANCE NO. 8036
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CBRISTI,TTO ACCEPT AND APPROVE AN A ENDIE NT OF ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CORPUS
CHRISTI BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, AND SCOTT BLEDSOE, JR., AND DONALD NUTTER
COVERING A COMMERCIAL HANGAR AND FIXED BASE AVIATION LEASE PLOT ON THE CORPUS CHRISTI
IETERNATIONAL AIRPORT, A COPY OF SAID AMENCKENT OF ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE BEING ATTAcam
HERETO AND MADE A PART gawp; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Furman, Blackmon, Dunne, Jimenez, McDaniel, Sizemore and
Wallace, present and voting "Aye."
Mayor Furman declared a brief recess before the scheduled public hearings
on two zoning cases, during which time Commissioner Jimenez departed.
Mayor Furman reconvened the meeting and announced the Council would not
hold the scheduled public hearings, and explained the procedure to be followed.
Mayor Finnan announced the public hearing on Application #466-8, Robert
Caldwell, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-4" General
Business District on the South 1/2 of Lot 4, East of Broadway, Block "G", Rayne
Tract.
Laura Copeland, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map and
pointed out the zoning and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission
hearing held April 26, 1966, the applicant appeared in favor of the application,
stating that he r=ally desired a special permit for a miniature golf course and re-
quested "B-4" zoning to get the application before the Commission; that two persons
appeared in opposition to this application; that eleven letters were sent out, and
no returns were received in favor and three returns were received in opposition;
and stated that the recommendation of the Zoning and Punning Commission was that
the application be denied, but in lieu thereof, a Special Permit for a miniature
golf course be granted, subject to "A-2" Apartment House District zoning restrictions
and for a period of two (2) years.
Robert Caldwell, applicant, spoke in favor of his application, and read a
statement requesting that a special permit be granted for a miniature golf course
on the basis that the property is located on a bi11side which would make the property
undesirable for any other type of operation; that the property would be fenced and
maintained; that lie did not intend to create a nuisance or disrupt church services;
that the entrance to the golf course would be on Water Street for the parking
facilities; that he did not propose any off-street parking; and that the opposition
to his application is based on the location of a business in this particular area.
Max J. Luther III, attorney representing the Church of the Good Shepherd,
spoke in opposition to the application, and stated that the Church and St. James
School has a building that is worth approximately one million dollars; that an
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expansion program is planned in the near future, and that the area is unsuitable for
any business and would be detrimental to the Church and School. Mr. Luther further
stated that parking facilities are not adequate; that it will create a traffic hazard;
that there are not any proposed plans for off-street parking; that this type of busi-
nese is mot compatible with the neighborhood; and urged the Council to deny this
application.
Dave Coover, attorney representing Morris Lichtenstein, Jr., owner of the
Cliff House, spoke in opposition to the application, and stated that the tenants in
the Cliff House objected to a golf course in this area; that it is not compatible
with the neighborhood; that parking facilities are not adequate, and urged the Council
to deny this application.
In answer to questions from the Council, Mr. Caldwell stated that he did
not have any plans for off-street parking as he did not think it would be necessary;
that the area would be fenced and the entrance would be on Water Street, and that he
has access to the lot across the street from his property and would be able to use
it.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Commissioner Wallace stated that this area is an apartment house district
and that to grant a special permit in this area would be spot zoning, and that the
application should be denied.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Dunne and passed that the foregoing request
be denied.
Mayor Furman announced the public hearing on Application #466-9, City
of Corpus Christi, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to
"B-4" General Business District on all of Blocks "A" and "B" and Lot 1, Block "C",
Parkdale Vt 7 t age Annex.
Laura Copeland located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning
and land use of the area; explained that at the Commission hearing held April 26,
1966, Tom McDowell, Assistant City Attorney, presented the request for the City;
that no one appeared in opposition; that twenty letters were sent out, and two
returns were received in favor and none in opposition; that two letters were received
in favor after the Commission I,.tirtng; and stated that the recommendation of the
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Regular Council Meeting
May 25, 1966
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Zoning and Planning Commission was that the application be approved on the basis
that such approval will create a zoning continuity in this area.
No one appeared in connection with this application.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Wallace, seconded by Blackmon and passed that the recommendation
of the Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in, and that the change of zoning
from "B -l" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business District on all
of Blocks "A" and "B" and Lot 1, Block "C", Parkdale Village Annex, be approved, and
that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating this change.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
I, McIver Furman, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify
that the foregoing mimutes, same being for the period of May 4, 1966, through
May 25, 1966, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action,
are by me hereby approved.
7/1409,0
MCIVER FURMAN, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas