HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/31/1967PRESENT:
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon
-Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr.
Jack Grant
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Ken McDaniel
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 31, 1967
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Jack R. Blackmon.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the absence of Mayor Pro Tem
Sizemore be excused for cause.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 24, 1967, were approved as submitted to
the Council.
Mayor Blackmon read and presented a proclamation proclaiming June 4 through 10, 1967, as
PBX OPERATOR WEEK, in recognition of this organization's awareness of their responsibility to the
community through their professional "Code of Ethics", volunteer service and participation in numerous
charity drives, received by Mrs. Opal Hurley.
Mr. Jim Hill, Chairman, and Mr. Mickey Ogden, co-chairman, and Norman Bermes, of the
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Convention Committee, appeared before the Council and
expressed concern over the inadequacy of the convention facilities in Corpus Christi which has
resulted in the declining convention activities. Mr. Hill referred to a resolution passed by this
Committee and presented to the Council on April 26 of this year stating that the survey found the
buildings to be inadequate in exhibit space, food handling facilities, and parking space around the
Coliseum and Exposition Hall. Mr. Ogden stated the Committee does not want to be regarded as
experts on convention facilities, but urged the Council to investigate and see how Corpus Christi
compares with other convention cities in this regard. He also stated that the convention business
is a billion dollar business; would be a boone to the business district and shopping centers; stated
that Corpus Christi has a wonderful opportunity to enhance the water front with hotels and motels,
and offered the services of this Committee to accomplish these objectives.
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Mayor Blackmon expressed appreciation for the interest of the Convention Committee, and stated
that the City Council has been aware of this need for more modernized tourist facilities for some time;
stated that the information prepared by this Committee would fit in with an overall plan for expanding
the convention facilities now being prepared by a sub -committee of the Area Development Committee,
and that it is anticipated recommendations will be forthcoming within the near future in this regard,
Mayor Blackmon stressed the need for a great deal of support of the Council for this program. (Council
Exhibit #67-5)
Mayor Blackmon announced the opening of bids:
Bids were opened and read on the construction of the proposed Comfort Station at West Guth
Park from the following firms: B. E. Beecroft; Walls -Cole Lumber Company; and Alexander Construction
Company.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the
City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read on Copper Tubing from the following firms: Alamo Iron Works;
Crane Supply Company (Victoria); Gulf Supply Company, McAllen Pipe & Supply; Metal Goods
Corporation (Houston); Norvell—Wilder Supply; Sooner Pipe & Supply (Kingsville); Southern Plumbing
Supply; Standard Brass & Manufacturing (Houston); Standard Plumbing Supply; Trans -Tex Supply (San
Antonio); Ajax Supply Company; and Gentry Company.
The foregoing bids were tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter and referred to the
City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor Blackmon announced the pending item of the recessed public hearing on the closing
of all streets and alleys bounded on the North by Beach Avenue, on the East by Timon Boulevard, on
the South by Gulf Spray Avenue, and on the West by Highway #181, Brooklyn Addition, except
that portion of said streets and alley closed by action of the Council March 22, 1967.
City Manager Whitney reviewed briefly the proposal to close the aforesaid streets and alley,
and stated that the hearing was recessed from April 26, 1967, pending further information in con-
nection with Seagull Street. Mr. Whitney stated that no additional information or communications
had been received.
Mrs. Fred A. Miller, Route 1, Robstown, Texas, owner of Lot 5, Block 74, appeared and
stated that the City has been negligent in taking care of a bad drainage problem in this area, and
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particularly, at the corner of Reef and Seagull streets; stated that some businesses on this street are
virtually put out of business during rainy seasons. Mrs. Miller stated that she is opposed to the
closing of Seagull Street on the basis that unless proper drainage is provided flooding would seriously
damage and devaluate properties in the 4400 block and four lots in Block 74.
No one else appeared in connection with the aforesaid street closings.
Motion by Grant, secogded by Bradley and passed that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Grant, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the foregoing matter be tabled for
further consideration.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Grant, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the City Manager's Reports be
accepted, and that the recommendations and requests be approved and granted as follows:
a. That the award of contract for the construction of Storm Sewer Improvements on Lamont,
Carroll Lane, Del Mar, and Williams Drive, be made to Heldenfels Brothers on the basis of low and
most advantageous bid, and that an appropriation in the total amount of $37,774.00, of which
amount $36,482.35 is for the construction contract and $2,291 .65 for contingencies, be approved;
b. That the bid award on Irrigation Equipment be made to the following firms on the basis of
low bid meeting specifications, fora total sum of $13,580.74:
Lot II, Water Sprinklers, to Venable Sprinkler Sales (Irving, Texas), in the amount of
$6,823.74;
Lot III, Solenoid Operated Valves, to Stewart & Stevenson (Corpus Christi), in the amount
of $4,345.00; and
Lot IV, Electric Automatic Control Panels, to Goldthwaite's of Texas, Inc. of San
Antonio, in the amount of $2,412.00;
(Bid Tabulation $67-14)
c. That the bid award on the Marine Filling Station Lease be made to Crystal Petroleum
Company from June 1, 1967, through May 31,'1972, on the basis of the only bid received and
their proposal to pay the City $126.00 per month plus $.0151 per gallon on all deliveries of
gasoline in excess of 10,000 gallons per month, and $.0101 per gallon on all deliveries of diesel
fuel to the Marine Filling Station per month, for a total minimum rental of $7,560.00;(Bid Tabu-
lation #67-15)
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d. That a new five-year lease agreement be entered into with the American Little League,
authorizing the League to continue operation of a baseball diamond on approximately three and one-
half acres of land in Botsford Park, to be effective from and after the date of execution of such lease;
e. That an agreement be authorized 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
Park and Recreation Department, in accordance with the terms of the agreement; and that an
appropriation in the sum of $6,000 from No. 102 General Fund Reserve to provide funds for the City's
participation in this program for this fiscal year, be authorized;
f. That an agreement between the City and the State of Texas, whereby the City will participate
in the cost of resurfacing of Coopers Alley, a portion of Chaparral Street and a portion of Kinney
Avenue on State Highway 44; be authorized, and that an appropriation in the sum of $3,500 be
authorized and deposited with the State, to cover costs of this project in accordance with the agree-
ment;
g. That Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,200, in connection with construction of
Hudson Acres-McNorton Sewer Extension, providing for installation of 44' of 12" V.C. pipe at the
Lift Station at Stillwell Lane and Tuloso Road, be approved;
h. That an ordinance authorizing Consent to Assignment of contract and release of gas sales
contract executed on December 7, 1962, between the City and Lumar Gas Corporation, said
contract to be assumed by Hydrocarbon Development Corporation from and after March 1, 1967,
under the terms of a safes -purchase contract dated April 13, 1967 between Lumar Gas Corporation
and Hydrocarbon Development Corporation, be approved;
i. That the date of June 21, 1967, Regular Council Meeting, be set for public hearing on
three zoning cases;
j. That a contract with Saratoga Land Company, Inc., providing for the installation of six
2500 Lumen Street Lights to be installed on ornamental poles in Country Club Estates, Unit 9, upon
payment to the City of $486.00, be authorized.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER EXTENSION
AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING LESSEES, FOR THE RESPECTIVE FARM LEASES AT THE CORPUS
CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE RESPECTIVE ORIGINAL
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LEASES, AND THE ORDINANCES ORIGINALLY GRANTING SAID LEASES, AS FOLLOWS:
Tom Slay, Tract "A", Ordinance No. 6653,
Tom Slay, Tract "B", Ordinance No. 7021,
Guaranty Title &'Trust (Flato & Hoepfner), Tract "C", Ordinance No. 6655,
Keliy Ranch, Tract "D", Ordinance No. 7006,
W. F. Griffith, Tract "E", Ordinance No. 6656, and
J. H. Scogin, Tract "3", Ordinance No. 7324,
SAVE AND EXCEPT THAT EACH OF SAID LEASES SHALL BE EXTENDED SO AS TO BE FOR A FIVE
(5) YEAR TERM, WHICH TERM IN ALL CASES WILL BEGIN AUGUST 15, 1967, AND END AUGUST'
15, 1972.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the
following vote, Blackmon, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting
"Aye"; Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8473
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE LAMONT, CARROLL LANE, DEL MAR, AND WILLIAMS DRIVE STORM SEWER IMPROVE-
MENTS, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 295-67-48; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $38,774 OUT
OF NO, 295, STORM SEWER BOND FUND, OF WHICH AMOUNT $36,482.35 I5 FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION CONTRACT AND $2,291.65 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING ENGINEERING,
LABORATORY, LEGAL ADVERTISING AND BOND ISSUANCE EXPENSE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote, Blackmon, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye";
Sizemore absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE, LEASING TO THE SAID AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE A TRACT OF
APPROXIMATELY THREE AND ONE-HALF ACRES OF LAND IN BOTSFORD PARK FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A RECREATIONAL AREA, A COPY OF WHICH
AGREEMENT 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, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting
"Aye"; Sizemore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8474
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
EMPLOYMENT DURING SUMMER VACATION PERIODS OF BOYS AND GIRLS OF HIGH
SCHOOL AGE IN COOPERATION WITH THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS
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ATTACHED HERETO 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'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKREATION 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, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8475
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE WITH THE SARATOGA LAND COMPANY, INC., A
CONTRACT PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR STREET
LIGHT BILLINGS TO THE EXTENT OF FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX DOLLARS ($486) ON SIX
2500 LUMEN STREET LIGHTS TO BE INSTALLED ON ORNAMENTAL POLES IN COUNTRY CLUB
ESTATES, UNIT 9, UPON THE PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX
DOLLARS ($486) BY SARATOGA LAND COMPANY, INC., A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT
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, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano and McDaniel present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8476
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF
TEXAS, THE STATE OF TEXAS ACTING BY AND THROUGH ITS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION
AND COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER 30665, FOR THE RESURFACING OF CERTAIN STREET
PAVEMENT WITHIN THE CITY, BY WHICH AGREEMENT THE CITY WILL REIMBURSE THE STATE
FOR THE COST OF SUCH STREET RESURFACING OF COOPERS ALLEY, A PORTION OF
CHAPARRAL STREET AND A PORTION OF KINNEY AVENUE ON STATE HIGHWAY 44;
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND THE SUM OF $3,500, APPLICABLE
TO PROJECT 220-53-18.2, TO COVER COSTS OF RESURFACING SAID STREETS; PROVIDING
FOR DEPOSIT WITH THE STATE OF THE SUM OF $3,500 FOR SAID COSTS, ALL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 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, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano, and McDaniel present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 8477
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
DATED DECEMBER 7, 1962, AND HERETOFORE EXISTING BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI AND LUMAR GAS CORPORATION, SAID APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE
UPON ASSUMPTION BY COASTAL STATES GAS PRODUCING COMPANY OF THE OBLIGATIONS
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OF LUMAR GAS CORPORATION, AND TO BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER MARCH 1, 1967, A
COPY OF -SAID ASSIGNMENT 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, Bradley, Grant, Jimenez, Lozano, and McDaniel present and voting "Aye"; Sizemore
absent.
City Manager Whitney, upon request of Mr. Gilbert Mora, representative of the American G.l,
Forum of Corpus Christi, read and presented a resolution recommending that the Council reserve for
park and recreational use the nine -acre tract of City -owned land located behind the Greenwood
Branch Library, stating that the needs and desires of the community would best be served by the
reserving of this land for this use. (Petition #67-17)
Mayor Blackmon accepted the resolution and stated that it would be placed on file for con-
sideration.
Mrs. Thelma Garza, 4121 Stafford, appeared and presented a petition allegedly containing approximately
1700 signatures of residents in the area of the 9 -acre tract of City -owned land located behind the
Greenwood Branch Library, in protest of the City's proposal to offer for sale the land for low -rent
housing development, and petitioned the City Council to follow the recommendations of the Park
and Recreation Board and set aside the 9 -acre tract in question for park purposes. The petition stated
that the City has neglected to provide adequate park area for the citizens living in the area commonly
referred to as the West Side, and that numerous requests have been made for recreational area and
facilities for combatting juvenile delinquency. (Petition #67-18)
Mrs. Rose Gonzales, 3246 Greenwood, member of the Park and Recreation Board and local
Antipoverty Committee, appeared and spoke as a private citizen in opposition to the City's proposal
to offer for sale the 9 -acre tract of City -owned land, and questioned the community's need for
additional housing for low-income families, cited the lack of youth recreational facilities in the
area and the inevitable related social ills and traffic problems, and urged that the land be set
aside for public park development, noting that the Park and Recreation Board had earlier this month
approved such a recommendation.
Mayor Blackmon explained that there is an 80 -acre tract of land across the street from the area
in question formerly known as the "Molina Pits", which will eventually be developed as a major
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recreational area, but stated that he could not promise when the development would be completed, as
the City is behind in park development.
Mr. James R. Welch, a resident on Graham Road, appeared and stated that he had been told
that landscaping is being removed from some of the public parks in the West Side, and asked that the
City take steps to retain the landscaping.
Mayor Blackmon advised Mr. Welch that the Council would need factual information before
taking any action.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing to consider the adoption of the proposed Flour
Bluff Supplement to the Master Sewer Plan for the area of the City bounded on the West by Oso
Bay, on the North by Corpus Christi Bay, on the East by Laguna Madre, and on the South by the
North line of King Ranch, generally referred to as Flour Bluff Area.
City Manager Whitney pointed out that this is the advertised formal public hearing as required
by the City Charter; stated that as a convenience to the affected residents, an informal public
hearing was held at the Flour Bluff High School on May 22, 1967, at which time residents were given
the opportunity to informally express their views. He further explained that the plan is intended
only as a guide to long-range planning and is flexible.
James Lontos, City Engineer, presented the proposed plans as prepared by Reagan & McCaughan,
consulting Engineers, and adopted by the Zoning and Planning Commission. Mr. Lontos explained
in detail the Plan and pointed out on a map the location of lift stations, trunk sewers, and force
mains; explained the proposed stage development, and stated he was available to answer any
questions in regard to the Plan.
Mr. Cash Asher, 1202 Second Street, owner of the Asher Auto Supply at 2901 South Padre
Island Drive, appeared and stated that he is opposed to the proposed location of the major lift
station at Graham Road and the Oso; stated that he owns property on the Bluff near the proposed plant
and that he had contemplated building in the area; stated that the property is valuable; that con-
templated homes are $25,000 to $50,000 and that the potential tax revenue should interest the
City; that he feels consideration should be given to constructing a disposal plant on less valuable
property. Mr. Asher further stated that under the present uncertain conditions, he will be unable to
sell the property and will be forced to hold it as an investment and be taxed until the Council makes
a decision.
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Mrs. Wm. C. McGinnis, 1710 Graham Road, appeared and stated that the proposed location
of the major lift station in the vicinity of Graham Road and Oso Bay would ruin her $40,000 home.
She stated that she voted for the bonds for the Sewer System, but that she does not approve of the
location.
Mrs. F. J. Graham, stated that she owns a home on Graham Road, and that she is definitely
opposed to the location of the proposed plant; stated that she does not want a sewer system "stuck
in her front door" and further stated that the system should be constructed on public property.
Mr. James R. Welch, 2807 Graham Road, spoke in opposition, stating that he is a retired
Sea Captain and that he purchased property at this location for a place to retire; that he and his
family have put seven years of time and money into the landscaping of his property; that his interest
is not entirely monetary as his four children have taken great pride and interest in the growing of
rare plants and trees; that his plans were to build a home this summer, but that he is not certain
as to the future of the property. Mr. Welch stated that, in his opinion and from an engineering
standpoint, there are other alternate locations which would be more feasible.
City Manager Whitney stated that a package sewage treatment plant is under construction
in the Tropic Isles area and another planned for the developed area between Padre Island Drive
and the Naval Air Station; that engineers estimated it will be ten to fifteen years before more
permanent facilities will be needed; stated that the alternative to a permanent plant in Flour Bluff
is expansion of the Oso Plant with sewage from Flour Bluff pumped to it.
Mayor Blackmon stated that the Council is required to outline a workable sewer plan so that
the people as a whole will have some idea as to what service they can expect, and that all the
Council can do is present the plan, and that the plan is a flexible one.
No one else appeared in connection with the foregoing matter.
Motion by Grant, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Grant and passed that the adoption of the proposed Flour
Bluff Master Sewer Plan be tabled for further consideration.
Mayor Blackmon announced the Council would recess for a brief period in order for the
Zoning and Planning Staff to prepare the Council Chamber for the scheduled zoning hearing.
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Mayor Blackmon reconvened the meeting and announced the public hearing on Application
#567-3, Mrs. Varina P. Sammons, for change of zoning from "B -1A" Tourist Court District and
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on a tract of land con-
taining 6.9809 acres, more or less, out of Lots 15 & 16, Section 3, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm
and Garden Tracts, and explained the procedure to be followed.
Larry Wenger located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and land use of
the surrounding area; stated that at the Commission hearing held May 9, 1967, Mr. David M.
Cook, attorney representing the applicant stated that his client had contracted to sell her property
to a major concern out of Houston, and that they proposed to construct a one-story masonry building,
but stated that he was not in a position to say what type business would be established. Mr. Wenger
stated that one other person had appeared in favor of the request and two had appeared in opposition;
that the Staff reported 10 notices were mailed, three received in favor and three in opposition, and
that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that the request be approved
subject to: (1) a 60 -foot building line onthe East side of the subject property backing up to Manor
Terrace; (2) a standard screening fence along the residential area of Manor Terrace and (3) a
proper plat; and that the Staff had concurred in this recommendation with the exception of a 100 -foot
building line on the East side of the subject property backing up to Manor Terrace, instead of the
60 -foot building line.
Mr. David M. Cook, attorney, spoke in behalf of the applicant; presented a colored drawing
of the proposed structure; stated that the building is proposed to have 54,000 square feet in floor
area; that it would employ 70 to 100 people, and could be on the tax roll by the first of the year if
the zoning is granted; stated that the traffic count along South Staples Street at this point is approxi-
mately 8,000 crossings a day and that the highest and best use of this property is business. Mr.
Cook further stated that his client's property is adjacent to four residential lots in Manor Terrace
but he felt proper screening would give the residents sufficient protection, and that it was his
opinion that this requested zoning would not be a hazard to school children because they use
Williams Drive.
Mrs. Blanch Moore, 5202 Everhart Road, Mrs. Myrtle Pickett, and the applicant, were present
in the audience and indicated approval to the foregoing request.
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City Manager Whitney stated that a telephone communication had been received from Mrs.
W. L. Eden, 3647 Lawnview, owner of Lot 5 on Manor Drive, stating that she is opposed to the
granting of the request on the basis that it will preclude any further residential development of the
area.
No one else appeared in connection with the foregoing zoning request.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Jimenez and passed that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Grant and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning
and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #567-3, Mrs. Varina P. Sammons
for change of zoning from "B -1A" Tourist Court District and "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District
to "B-4" General Business District on a tract of land containing 6.9809 acres, more or less, out
of Lots 15 & 16, Section 3, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, being more particularly
described by metes and bounds on file in the Zoning and Planning Office, be approved subject to:
(1) a 60 -foot building line on the East side of the subject property backing up to Manor Terrace;
(2) a standard screening fence along the residential area of Manor Terrace; and (3) a proper plat,
and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
Mr. Robert McKee of Cincinnati, Ohio, representative of Kroger Stores, appeared and
stated that the citizens of Corpus Christi had been very enthusiastic and responsive to the Kroger
development in Corpus Christi; but that they were pressed for time as they had planned to open
by November 14 of this year and any action to expedite this matter would be appreciated.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, JACK R. BLACKMON, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the
foregoing minutes, same being for the period of May 3, 1967, through May 31, 1967, inclusive,
and having been previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
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A R. BLACKMON, Mayor
/Ci y of Corpus Christi, Texas