HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/16/1967 - SpecialPRESENT:
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon
Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore
Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
Dr, P. Jimenez, Jr.
Ken McDaniel
W. J. Roberts
MINUTES
CiTY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.. TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNC@L MEETING
October 16, 1967
2:00 p.m,
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney io M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the Special Meeting to order, and announced the purpose of
the meeting to hold public hearings on five zoning applications, and such other business as might
properly come before the Council, and explained the procedure to be followed.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #967-1, Saratoga Land Company
for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dweliirg District to "A-2" Apartment House District to
construct an apartment complex on a 1 .45 -acre tract of land o t of Lot 9, Oso Farm Tracts, lying
1,050 feet West of Everhart Road fronting 210 feet on Saratoga Road at a depth of 300 feet.
Larry Wenger, Senior City Planner, presented the application and described the zoning and
land uses on the map, and stated that the property is presently zoned "R -1B" surrounded by un-
improved land; explained that at the Commission hearing held September 12, 1967, M. John Keltner
had represented the applicant, and explained that the proposed apartment project was a part of the
original overall preliminary plan of the Country Club plat; that it it located adjacent to "B-4"
General Business District, and that in their opinion "A-2" Apartment House District would serve as
a logical transition from business to residential zoning; stated that the original preliminary plat
indicated the property would back up to the future park area and front or the proposed Brisbane
Drive; that there is a possibility that Boca Raton Sireet on the East side of the property will not be
extended from Pebble Beach to Saratoga Boulevard; teat at the present time there are no development
plans for the subject property; that "A-2" Apartment Zoning was requested because they thought it
would give them a more flexible plan for development. Mr. Wenger stated that no one had
appeared at the hearing in opposition; that the Staff reported that two notices were mailed, none
were received in favor and none in opposition; that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and
Planning Commission that the application be denied, but that in lieu thereof "A-1" Apartment
House District be approved subject to a plat and site plan to be approved by the Planning Staff, and
that the Staff concurred in this recommendation.
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Mr. Roy Caldwell, realtor, appeared on behalf of the applicant and Mr. KeItner, and stated
that "A-1" Apartment House District would be satisfactory to the applicant.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the recommendation of the Zoning
and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Applicaticn #967-1, Saratoga Land Company, for
change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District to
construct an apartment complex on a 1,45 -acre tract of land out of Lot 9, Oso Farm Tracts, lying
1,050 feet West of Everhart Road fronting 210 feet on Saratoga Road at a depth of 300 feet be denied,
but in lieu thereof "A-1" Apartment House District be approved subject to a plat and site plan to be
approved by the Planning Staff, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #967-2, Mr. Jack Ryan,
Trustee, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House
District to construct an apartment complex on Block "A", Carroll Place Addition,
Larry Wenger located the property on the map and described the zoning and land uses in the
surrounding area; stated that at the Commission hearing held on September 12, 1967, Mr. Ryan had
stated that the property was originally laid out and platted with Carroll Place Addition, and School
officials had been informed that this property, adjacent to the Carroll high School site, would be
used ss an apartment project; that they plar to erect 125 apartment units having approximately
2200 square feet per unit; stated one person had appeared in opposition to "A-2" zoning, and one
in favor of granting the request. Mr. Wenger stated that the Staff reported that 26 notices were
mailed, three were received in favor and four in opposition; that it was the recommendation of the
Zoning and Planning Commission that the application be denied, but in lieu thereof, "A-1"
Apartment House District be approved subject to a site plan to be approved by the Planning Staff,
and that the Staff had concurred in this recommendation.
Mr. Ryan appeared on behalf of his application, and stated that he had a contract of sale
for this property to the developer that constructed the Normandy Apartments on Alameda Street; that
the development will not face on Panama Street; that it will be developed as one complex; and
that "A-1" zoning is acceptable to the prospective purchaser.
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No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Jimenez, and passed that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Roberts and passed that the recommendation of the Zoning
and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #967-2, Mr. Jack Ryan, Trustee, for
change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District to
construct an apartment complex on Block "A", Carroll Place Addition, be denied but in lieu thereof
"A-1" Apartment House District be approved subject to a site plan to be approved by the Planning
Staff and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #967-3, Mr. Jack Ryan,
Trustee, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House
District for a townhouse project on a portion of Lot 4, Section 2, Bohemian Colony Lands, having
10.3 acres, plus or minus, fronting 1100' on Holly Road and 382' on Weber Road.
Larry Wenger located the property on the map and described the zoning and land use on the
map; stated that at the Commission hearing held September 12, 1967, Mr. Ryan had appeared before
the Commission and explained that while he was requesting "A-2" zoning, he really wanted zoning
for a townhouse project of approximately 10 townhouses per acre valued from $17,000 to $23,000;
explained that Mr. Joe Moore, Builder would purchase and develop the property; and that there
would be adequate parking space. Mr. Wenger stated that no one had appeared in opposition; that
the Staff reported that four notices were mailed, two were received in favor and none in opposition;
that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Commission that the request be denied,
but in lieu thereof a Special Use Permit be approved for a townhouse project subject to a plat and
detailed site plan to be approved/ by the Planning Staff, and that the Staff concurred in this recom-
mendation.
Mr. Ryan appeared and spoke on behalf of the application, and stated that the Special Use
Permit is acceptable for FHA financing.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the recommendation of the
Zoning and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #967-3, Mr. Jack Ryan,
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Trustee, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House
District for a townhouse project on a portion of Lot 4, Section 2, Bohemian Colony Lands, having
10.3 acres, plus or minus, fronting 1100' on Holly Road and 382' on Weber Road, be denied, but in
lieu thereof a Special Use Permit be approved for a townhouse project subject to a plat and detailed cite
plan tobeapproved by the Planning Staff, and thatan ordinance be brought forward effectuating the Special Permit.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #967-4, Mr. Buford Nicholson,
for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District
and "8-1" Neighborhood Business District - service type business on "B-1" and multiple family
dwellings under FHA 221 (D) on "A-2", on a 10.51 -acre tract out of Lot 2, Section 3, Bohemian
Colony lands fronting 658.45' on Kostoryz Road and having a depth of 694.74' along Snaky Drive.
Larry Wenger located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and land uses of
the surrounding territory; stated that at the Commission hearing held September'. 12, 1967, Mr.
Nicholson had appeared on behalf of his application and pointed out that he had been working the
past six months with Mr. Joe McManus, Realtor, and Mr. Irving Eells, Jr., Partner of Hare &
Associates of San Antonio, who is the prospective purchaser of the subject property, and explained
that the portion on which apartment zoning is requested will be developed into multiple family
dwellings under the FHA 221 (D) Low Rent Supplement Program. Mr. Wenger stated that no one
had appeared in opposition; that the Staff reported 19 notices were mailed, three were received
in favor and none in opposition; that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning Com-
mission that the "B-1" portion of the application be approved and that the "A-2" portion be denied,
but in lieu thereof "A-1" Apartment House District be approved subject to a plat and a site plan
to be approved by the Planning Staff, and stated that the Staff concurred in this recommendation.
Mr. Irving Eells appeared in support of the application and described from a sketch the
proposed development, stating that they now have tentative approval of FHA for a garden -type,
walk-up type apartments, having 21 one -bedroom apartments, 62 two-bedroom apartments, 63
three-bedroom:apartments and 10 four-bedroom apartments, with about $16,000 worth of play-
ground equipment; stated that the rental project was designed with such tenants as policeman, and
school teachers in mind, and that the rent would range from $90 to $134 per month, and stated
that it is not a subsidized program.
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The drainage problem of the area was discussed at length by the Council and Mr. Eells, and
it was pointed out that there were no curbs and gutters nor underground drainage facilities, and an
open ditch along Sacky Drive which is the only source of drainage for the area.
Mr. Larry Urban, architect for the project, presented a map showing a drainage plan for the
entire area; stated that there is a definite drainage problem, but that they had discussed this with
Public Works Director Jack McDaniel, and that they have satisfied this department that there will
not be a flooding condition; that the drainage plan will be worked out to tie in with the Carroll Lane
Drainage project, which will alleviate any problems, and further stated that the "A-1" zoning would
serve the proposed development and would be acceptable.
Mr. Joe McManus, realtor, spoke in favor of the application, stating that this is a needed
development for this particular area, and that it is his belief that the drainage plan is adequate.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by McDaniel and passed that the foregoing application be
tabled for further consideration in connection with the drainage problem.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #967-5, Mr. Wallace L.
Lundgren, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House
District for a 45 -unit apartment complex on Lot 9, Block 1, Alameda Estates.
Larry Wenger located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and land uses of
the surrounding area; stated that at the Commission hearing held September 12, 1967, Mr. Lundgren
appeared and presented a sketch showing the proposed development; stated that he had to have 45
units to make the project feasible; explained that while this will not meet the "A-1" requirements,
it will go beyond the "A-2" requirements with approximately 1356 square feet per unit instead of
the 1500 square feet required under "A-1"; stated that adequate parking space is provided with ingress
and egress from Gaines Street; pointed out that the request is in line with other apartment uses
located within 1/2 mile of the subject property; stated that he would construct a fence along the
rear of the lots facing Eldon Drive. Mr. Wenger stated that Mr. T. A. Wall, Jr., Mr. George
Hamus, Mr. Jackson and Mr. L. M. Curry, had all appeared in opposition on the basis that it would
be a nuisance to the area; that drainage is very poor; and that increased traffic congestion would
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create a dangerous situation. Mr. Wenger stated that the Staff reported 17 notices mailed, two
received in favor and none in opposition; that it was the recommendation of the Zoning and Planning
Commission that the request be denied, but in lieu thereof "A-1" Apartment House District be approved
subject to a standard screening fence along the North side of the subject property and a site plan to be
approved by the Planning Staff, and that the Staff had recommended that it be denied on the basis
that it would constitute spot zoning and would not be compatible with "R -1B" use.
No one appeared in favor or in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Sizemore and passed that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Jimenez, seconded by McDaniel, and passed that the foregoing application be
tabled for further consideration.
City Manager Whitney stated that the wording of an addendum to the notices mailed for
bid specifications for Employees Group Life and Hospital Insurance has eliminated two of the major
companies, and recommended that the wording be amended to eliminate "Best's Life Insurance
Reports" from the specifications.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed that "Best's Life Insurance Reports"
be eliminated from the specifications mailed to prospective bidders for Employees Group Life and
Hospital Insurance.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.