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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. Minutes Special Council Meeting October 16, 1967 Page 2 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. Minutes Special Council Meeting October 16, 1967 Page 3 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, Minutes Special Council Meeting October 16, 1967 Page 4 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. Minutes Special Council Meeting October 16, 1967. Page 5 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 Minutes Special Council Meeting October 16, 1967 Page 6 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.