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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/18/1968 - SpecialMINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1968 2:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Jack R. Blackmon Mayor Pro Tem Ronnie Sizemore Commissioners: Dick Bradley, Jr. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend *Dr. P. Jimenez, Jr. City Attorney I. M. Singer Gabe Lozano, Sr. Acting City Secretary Bill G. Read Ken McDaniel W. J. Roberts • Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to order and stated the purpose of the meeting was to hold public hearings on four zoning applications, and explained the procedure to be followed. Acting City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of those in attendance. Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #1068-5, Mr. Earl Quidort, for change of zoning from "R -IB" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District, on. Lot 1, Block 6, Alameda Park. Senior City Planner Larry Wenger presented the application; pointed out the zoning classifications in the surrounding area on the land use map. He explained that the premises is presently occupied by a single family dwelling with general business district uses immedi- ately across the street on Avalon Drive; that the application had been heard by the Planning Commission October 15, 1968; that no one had appeared in opposition; that the Staff reported 19 notices were mailed, three received in favor and one in opposition; that it was the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission that the "A2" zoning be denied, but in lieu thereof "A-1" Apartment House District be approved; and that the Staff's recommendation was that the request for "A-2" be denied on the basis that it would be the beginning of encroachment into residential areas, but in lieu thereof "R-2" be granted. Mr. Earl Quidort, applicant, appeared and stated that he proposed to construct a 5 -unit apartment building which he felt would be an asset to the neighborhood; that it was originally planned for six units, but that due to a change in parking regulations was changed to five units; stated that there is adequate parking space for ten cars; .that there will be landscaping and will have a residential appearance. He presented drawings of the building • Minutes Special. Council Meeting November 18, 1968 Page 2 plans, and presented a petition which was signed by adjoining property owners indicating they approved of the change in zoning. Mr. Quidort also presented a plot plan of the project, which was described in detail by Mr. Wylie Mayden. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Roberts and passed, that Application #1068-5, Mr. Earl Quidort, be tabled for further consideration. Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #1068-6, Mr. Elias Israel Casarez, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District, on Lot 15, Block 2, Lexington Subdivision. Larry Wenger located the property on the zoning and land use map and explained that the applicant proposed to construct a 4 -unit opartment building on the subject property which is 100`x 200'. He explained that the lot is very lasge anti that er 44-unitapartment building can be constructed under "R-2" classification if the lot hasa 100 -foot frontage; stated that the lots immediately across the street are divided but of single ownership, and that the subject property has a single-family structure on it at present. He stated that the request was heard by the Planning Commission October 15, 1968; that no one had appeared none in favor and in opposition; that the Staff reported that 18 notices were mailed,/none in opposition; that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be approved as requested, and that the Staff concurred in this recommendation. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the hearing be closed. City Manager Townsend pointed out that the area in question is a potential Code Enforcement Area, and that there is some question as to whether or not the proposed building will be of new construction. Motion by Roberts, seconded by McDaniel and passed, that the foregoing zoning matter be tabled for further consideration. *Commissioner. Jimenez departed the meeting at this time. • • Minutes Special Council .Meeting November 18, 1968 Page 3 Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application 01068-8, Mr. Albert Durant, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "13-4" General Business District, on the East 76.16' portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Colonia Hidalgo Addition. Larry Wenger located the property on the zoning and land use map, and explained that it is partially located on Linda Vista Street and partially on Padre Island Drive; that there is a gas relay station located immediately adjoining the property, and that the remaining area is predominately single family use. He explained that the application was heard by the Planning Commission October 15, 1968; that the Staff reported that 14 notices were mailed, one received in favor and none in opposition; that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the application be approved as requested, and that the Staff had recommended denial but in lieu thereof, "B-1" be approved. He further stated that it was the Staff's thinking that "B-4" zoning would be in conflict with the Housing and Urban Development Program. Mr. Paul Little, attorney representing the applicant, appeared and stated that a heating and air-conditioning service operation was proposed; that the building would be of masonry construction with a chain Zink fence for screening purposes; stated that he had presented pictures to the Commission showing that the property is in a deteriorated condition, and in his opinion, the proposed use was a logical use because of its proximity to Padre Island Drive and the gas relay station located immediately to the west. He further stated that a Special Council Permit for the construction and operation of the desired uses would be satisfactory. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application. Motion by McDaniel, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the hearing be closed. City Manager Townsend pointed out that this area is a potential Code Enforcement Area; stated that there exists a difficult blending of zoning uses for property facing Padre Island Drive, stated that it is possible to upgrade the area, and once upgraded, it can be maintained. • Minutes Special Council. Meeting 14ovember 18, 1968 Page 4 Motion by Bradley, seconded by Lozano, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and that the application be approved as requested. Motion by McDaniel, that the foregoing motion be amended and that a Special Council Permit be granted for the desired operation in lieu of the change of zoning, con- ditioned on proper screening of residential area with no open storage permitted, and com- patibility with the Code Enforcement Program. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Sizemore, seconded by McDaniel and passed, that the foregoing application be tabled for further consideration of conditions of a Special Permit. Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application I1068-10, Mr. Wayne Rasmussen, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Pro- fessional Office District, on Lot 9, Sunnyside Strip. Larry Wenger located the property on the zoning and land use map; pointed out the zoning classifications in the surrounding area; stated that the application was heard by the Planning Commission October 15, 1968, at which time Mr. Richard J. Hatch, attorney representing the applicant appeared and stated that there were deed restrictions on the property, but if "AB" zoning is granted, they would be made void immediately. Mr. Wenger stated that no one had appeared in opposition; that the Staff reported 22 notices were mailed, four received in favor and none in opposition; that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the application be approved as requested, and that the Staff recommended denial on the basis that it would constitute spot zoning; would not conform with the land use in the area, and would tend to create strip -type business zoning along Everhart Road. Mr. Richard Hatch spoke on behalf of the applicant, and explained that the property at this location is no longer suitable for residential use, and that the character of the neighbor- hood has been completely changed; that it is indicated that an application will be filed to rezone the vacant property to the right as "AB" which hefeels is appropriate for the area, and in view of the business uses across the street, feels this is a logical change. He explained that Mr. Rasmussen and his partner desire to construct an office building for their CPA firm and practice at this location, pointed out that this type of business does not require a great deal of parking, but that sufficient off-street parking will be provided. • Minutes Special Council Meeting November 18, 1968 Page 5 Mr. Wenger explained that the recommendation of the Staff that the request be denied was based on the opinion that development of the vacant lots would not be single family, thus creating strip -type business zoning along Everhart Road. City Manager Townsend stated that the area is in a state of transition; was subdivided for single-family residences; that the deteriorated trend has been established, and that it is the feeling of the Staff that the City's action should be to prefer residential character wherever it exists. No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application. Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bradley and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bradley and passed, with McDaniel abstaining, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and that Applica- tion 01068-10, Mr. Wayne Rasmussen, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District, on Lot 9, Sunnyside Strip, be approved as requested, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.