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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 2, 1970
2:00 P.M.
Mayor Jack R. Blackmon
Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
Eduardo E. de Ases
W. J. Roberts
Ronnie Sizemore
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Acting City Attorney Jim Riggs
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
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Mayor Jack R. Blackmon called the meeting to ander.
The Invocation was given by The Reverend Don Pevey, Pastor of First Methodist Church.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the absence of Commissioner
McDaniel be excused for just cause.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 29; Special Meeting of August 10;
Regular Meeting of August 12; and Regular Meeting of August 19, 1970, were approved as sub-
mitted to the Council.
Mr. Pat Fischer, president of Kiwanis Club of Corpus Christi, appeared, read and presented
a resolution adopted on August 27, 1970, expressing collective appreciation of the membership of
that organization to the Mayor, Council, City Manager, and City employees for the great effort
exerted by them in clearing away debris, and the major role assumed by the Council in the
tremendous task of trying to rebuild. the City following the damage and devastation from Hurricane
Celia. Mr. Fischer stated "as citizens and Kiwanians, we thank you." (Council Exhibit 013-70 )
Mr. James T. Denton, Jr., chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee appointed by the
Council August 26, 1970, for the purpose of seeking all available resources necessary to rebuild
the City and to secure maximum benefits from these resources, appeared and reported that this
committee held its first meeting on Monday, August 31. He reviewed the organizational plans
of the committee, stating that five sub -committees were formed and chairmen appointed for each
of these sub -committees: (1) Capital Improvements - Ray Peterson, chairman; Financial Assistance -
Ben Eshleman, chairman; Economic Development - Dick Conolly, chairman; Housing, Environment
and Public Welfare - Jack Solka, chairman; and Public Affairs - C.. W. (Woody) Jones, chairman.
Mr. Denton expressed confidence that all will accept the challenge which is before the Community,
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but stated that many things they will be considering will cost a great deal of money. He stated
that at this meeting of August 31, the Committee also adopted a resolution calling upon the
Council to start the mechanics of calling an election as soon as is legally possible to authorize
the City to participate in the Housing and Urban Development Urban Renewal Program. He
explained that the Committee had not determined whether or not this program will be needed,
but that they feel the Council should take the necessary legal steps now so that the full spectrum
of Federal, State and local assistance would be available if needed. He further stated that the
Committee will work diligently to make a meaningful contribution to the effort of developing
a greater Corpus Christi, and that they will be communicating their recommendations to the
Council from time to time.
Mr. Larry French, local realtor; appeared and stated he wished to speak pursuant to a
statement of Mayor Blackmon concerning the possibility of the Council's calling an election on
the question of Urban Renewal. He stated he felt the Council should respect the wishes of the
voters who twice have overwhelmingly defeated the question of Urban Renewal, and that there
has been no essential change in the program since that time. He commended the Mayor and
Council for their tireless and unselfish efforts during the current crisis, but stated that in view
of the extremely difficult period the community has experienced, "there should continue to be
singleness of purpose, and that this is not the time to revive the dissension which was created
by the former elections," but that the community should go forth with unified endeavors. He
further stated that he felt the issues of the Governmental Center and the Convention Center
would be jeopardized if the issue of Urban Renewal is placed on the same ballot.
Mr. Lawrence J. Berger, stated he was in agreement with the statements made by Mr. Frinch
and that he had expressed his feelings relative to Urban Renewal. He stated that Hurricane Celia
had affected all areas of the City alike, and that Urban Renewal could not rebuild all that was
destroyed. He stated it was his feeling that the matter should be discussed at public forums to
get expressions from the public as a whole.
Acting City Attorney Jim Riggs, explained the processes necessary and time limits imposed
by law relative to the calling of an election, and pointed out that if the mechanics were started
today, the earliest Urban Renewal election would be December 5.
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Mayor Blackmon announced the informal;public hearing on the request of Padre Island
Investment Corporation to the Texas Water Quality Board to discharge up to an average of
500,000 gallons per day of treated domestic sewage into golf course lakes and Laguna Madre.
Mr. Larry Urban, representative of Padre Island Investment Corporation, presented the
request stating that the Corporation k seeking an amendment to its existing Waste Control Order
for a proposed discharge not to exceed an initial average monthly flow of 500,000 gallons per day
not an initial maximum flow of 1,500,000 gallons per day of treated domestic sewage from its
proposed facility. He described the facility as being a contact stabilization process sewage
treatment plant to be in operation by 1971 and located at the Utility Complex of Padre Island.
He stated the effluent is proposed to be discharged into Laguna Madre with a portion being
diverted fo the gold course lakes where it will be utilized for land irrigation.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
City Manager Townsend stated the application stands on its own merits and is consistent
with the overall development plan.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that thehearing be closed.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the foregoing request be approved
as being consistent with the overall development plan which the City has heretofore approved,
and that the Texas Water Quality Board be notified of this action.
Mayor Blackmon called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the City Manager's Reports,
Items "a" through "h" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted and
approved as follows:
a. That the date of September 21, 1970, at 2 p.m., be set for a public hearing on the
following zoning applications:
(1)
Hulen H. Hunt - from "R-1B"to"A-2" on the northwest corner of Nile and Williams
Drive.
(2) Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Livingston - from "R -1B" to "AB" on the west side of Everhart
Road south of McArdle.
(3)
Mr. Seymour Mendell - from "R -1B" to "R-2" on the northwest corner of McArdle
Road and Dorthy Drive.
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(4) Nicholson Building Supply Co., Inc.- from "R -1B" to "B-1" on the east side of
Kostoryz Road north and south of Sacky Drive.
(5) Katherine W. Bridges, Trustee - from "R -1B" and "A-2" to "AB" on the northeast
corner of Carver Drive and Nogales Street;
b. That a permit be issued to Cities Service Oil Company to drill Well 02, State
Tract 96, to a depth of 12,000 feet, the surface location being in the approved cluster of Tract 81;
c. That a revocable easement to Kelly Bell for a 2" gas line crossing at Port Avenue near
Industrial Boulevard, which line will deliver gas to the City system from a new well near the Tex-
Mex Railroad near Bluntzer Street, be granted;
d. That an appropriation in the amount of $375 for clearance of 2902 and 2906 Elgin
as part of the HUD -City Open Space Park Project, which parcels were excluded by the original
clearance contract, be approved;
e. That the authority to advertise for bids to be received September 15, 1970, for 4,209
tons of various size rocks to repair and improve the rip -rap on the earthwork on Wesley Seale
Dam which was damaged by Hurricane Celia, be granted; (Betterment of approximately $6,000
can be transferred from the Water Reservoir)
f. That approval of assignment of sublease of approximately 302 square feet of Eastern
Airline terminal leased space located adjacent to the wall at the end of the ticket concourse
at International Airport, to Rio Airways, be granted;
g. That the transfer of a farm lease for Tract E, at International Airport from Mr. W. F.
Griffith to Mr. W. A. Whitemire, be authorized;
City Manager Townsend reviewed the current status of the temporary housing program
involving the placing of mobile homes on property throughout the City, and stated that to date
a total of 1,625 applications have been received for emergency housing and that 1,012 of those
have been approved. He stated that 427 sites have been approved and that 197 families have
already received housing; that 117 of that number are in mobile homes on private sites, 49 in
mobile homes on government sites and 31 families in vacant properties which had been repossessed
under VA and FHA loans.
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For additional areas for establishment of mobile home park accommodations for
disaster housing purposes within the City as heretofore authorized, Mr. Townsend submitted
the following additional properties and requested authority to enter into the necessary contracts
to effect such establishment for mobile home park accommodations: (1) Carroll Place Subdivision
(90 sites); (2) Lexington Park Subdivision (100 sites); (3) School on Sokol Road; and (4) Mt.
Vernon Park (alternatives).
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the foregoing recommendation
be approved as requested.
ORDINANCE NO. 9907
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE FRANCHISE GRANTED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 6757 AND EXTENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9071.5 FOR FIVE YEARS, TO SEPTEMBER 1,
1975, CONTINUING ALL OF THE TERMS OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 6757 EXCEPT AS TO
TERM AND PAYMENT IN LIEU OF FRANCHISE AND PROVIDING FOR A FRANCHISE PAYMENT
OF FOUR PERCENT (4%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS FOR THE SALE OF GAS; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye";
McDaniel was absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9908
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9854, PASSED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 22, 1970, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER AN AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND LICHTENSTEIN'S, INC., PROVIDING
FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE SIDEWALK AREA ON THE LAWRENCE AND CHAPARRAL
STREET SIDES OF THE LICHTENSTEIN'S PROPERTIES, A COPY OF WHICH AMENDED MEMO-
RANDUM OF AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye";
McDaniel was absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND RIO AIRWAYS,
INC. COVERING THE RENTAL OF SPACE AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE USE OF
SAID AIRPORT, A COPY OF SAID LEASE BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The Foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to the third reading by
the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore, present and
voting "Aye"; McDaniel was absent.
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND EASTERN AIR LINES
COVERING THE RENTAL OF SPACE AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE USE OF SAID
AIRPORT, A COPY OF SAID LEASE BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts
and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," McDaniel absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND TEXAS INTER-
NATIONAL AIRLINES COVERING THE RENTAL OF SPACE AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND
THE USE OF SAID AIRPORT, A COPY OF SAID LEASE BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF,
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts
and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," McDaniel absent.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BRANIFF INTER-
NATIONAL, INC., COVERING THE RENTAL OF SPACE AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND
THE USE OF SAID AIRPORT, A COPY OF SAID LEASE BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its
third reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts
and Sizemore, present and voting "Aye," McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 9909
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, OE THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A TRAVEL
TRAILER PARK ON A 2.83 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN BROOKLYN ADDITION, BLOCK 414,
LOTS 1, 3 AND 5, AND THE GIVENS TRACT, PLUS THE STREET RIGHT OF WAY OF TIMON
BOULEVARD LOCATED ON THE NORTH END OF CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH, WEST OF TIMON PARKWAY
(RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY), EAST OF HIGHWAY 181, NORTH OF HULL STREET TO CORPUS CHRISTI
BAY, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE ANNEXED EXHIBIT "A", AND AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON THE
APPROVED SITE PLAN, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL
OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT' HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye," McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 9910
APPROPRIATING OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND THE SUM OF $375 FOR PROJECT N0.
291-64-4, ELGIN PARK, FOR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL WORK ON TWO PARCELS RESULTING
FROM THE HUD -ASSISTED EXPANSION OF ELGIN PARK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye," McDaniel absent.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11-5 OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY
CODE, 1958, SO AS TO ADOPT THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1969 EDITION, WITH
1970 REVISION, A COPY OF WHICH, AUTHENTICATED BY THE SIGNATURES OF THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY SECRETARY, IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY AND ADOPTED AS THE
BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY AS FULLY AS IF COPIED AT LENGTH; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRA-
TION AND ENFORCEMENT; MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT EXCEED-
ING $200; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for, the first time and passed to its
second reading by the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts
and Sizemore, present and. voting "Aye," McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9911
GRANTING A REVOCABLE EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A REVOCABLE EASEMENT TO KELLY BELL, HAVING AN OFFICE AND PLACE OF BUSI-
NESS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO LAY, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REPAIR AND
REMOVE ONE 2" GAS GATHERING LINE ALONG AND UNDER CITY STREETS ALONG THE ROUTE
SHOWN ON THE MAP ATTACHED HERETO AND MARKED EXHIBIT "A", AT PORT AVENUE AND
INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, AS MORE FULLY SET OUT IN THE REVOCABLE EASEMENT ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, UPON THE PAYMENT OF THE FEE PROVIDED THEREIN;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye,." McDaniel absent.
RESOLUTION NO, 9912
ADOPTING AND APPROVING, SUBJECT TO FUTURE APPROPRIATION, FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND
AND ALL EASEMENTS AND OTHER RIGHTS NECESSARY TO THE DEVELOPMENT THEREOF FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GOVERNMENTAL CENTER TO ACCOMMODATE THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
THE COUNTY OF NUECES, AND THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND, BEING THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN
BLUFF ADDITION: ALONG THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 33 OF SAID BLUFF ADDITION,
THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LEOPARD STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION
WITH THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH CARRIZO STREET, BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF BLOCK 25; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NORTH CARRIZO STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH 'THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MESTINA STREET; THENCE
EAST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MESTINA STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE
WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TANCAHUA STREET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF
WAY LINE OF NORTH TANCAHUA TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
BLUCHER; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
BLUCHER TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WACO; AND THENCE
NORTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WACO STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed
by the following vote: Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore
present and voting "Aye," Blackmon abstaining, and McDaniel absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 9913
GIVING NOTICE AND ORDERING PUBLICATION OF SAID NOTICE, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 1269L-3,
V.A.C.S., TEXAS, URBAN RENEWAL LAW, AS AMENDED, OF CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ON NOVEMBER 4, 1970, BEING NOT LESS THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST OF TWO PUBLICATIONS
OF NOTICE HEREOF IN THE CITY'S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER, OF PASSAGE OF AN ORDINANCE TO CALL
AN ELECTION, AFTER 30 DAYS' NOTICE, BY RESIDENT QUALIFIED VOTERS OWNING TAXABLE
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY, TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL ADOPT A RESO-
LUTION FINDING THAT ONE OR MORE SLUM OR BLIGHTED AREAS EXIST IN THE CITY AND THE
REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, OR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT, OR COMBINATION
THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA OR AREAS IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY,
MORALS OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye," McDaniel absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 9914
REDECLARING, UNDER ART. 5890E, V.A.C.S., TEXAS, AND ARTICLE 1175, V.A.C.S., TEXAS,
THE STATE OF CIVIL EMERGENCY CONTINUING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS A RESULT
OF HURRICANE CELIA AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT BY THE CITY OF MOBILE HOME
PARK ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISASTER HOUSING PURPOSES WITHIN THE CITY AS HERETOFORE
AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, TO CONTINUE THE SAME; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PRO-
VIDING NOTICE AND PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Blackmon, Lozano, Bradley, de Ases, Roberts and Sizemore,
present and voting "Aye," McDaniel absent.
City Manager Townsend stated that it is the staff's recommendation that the
City ask the Corps of Engineers to concur with a joint recommendation that September
15 be set as a final cut-off date for clearance of Hurricane Celia debris on private
property, but not including demolition of buildings in other areas. He stated
citizens are urged to transfer debris to the curbs where possible to allow the Corps
of Engineers to complete their part of the program.
Following a brief recess, Mayor Blackmon reconvened the meeting and announced
the Council would hold the scheduled public hearings on three zoning cases, the first
of which being Application #770-1, Mr. and Mrs. Sam M. Armstrong, for change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District, on
Lots 18, 19 & 20, Block 9, Villa Gardens, located at 630 Van Cleve Drive.
Senior City Planner Larry Wenger presented the application and pointed out
the existing zoning and land use in the surrounding area, stating that a food franchise
operation is proposed for the subject property which is vacant at the present time.
He stated that at the Commission hearing held July 7, 1970,.Mr. Tim Clower of Koepke
& Clower Realtors, had represented the applicant and stated that the subject property
will be used for a parking lot in conjunction with McDonald's Restaurant to be
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established on the adjacent Lots 1, 2, 21 & 22, which lots are already zoned "B-4"
General Business District. Mr. Wenger stated five persons appeared at the hearing
in opposition, generally concerned with construction of fences, traffic congestion
because of narrow streets, noise, and nuisance of trash. He stated that prior to
the hearing the Staff mailed 25 notices, one received in favor and four in opposition;
that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the request be denied,
but in lieu thereof a Special Permit be granted subject to the erection of a standard
screening fence between the subject property and all adjacent lots, that Lot 20 be
used for "B-4" businesses, that Lot 18 & 19 be restricted for parking only, and subject
to a plot plan to be approved by the Commission. He presented the plot plan which was
approved by the Commission. Mr. Wenger stated it was the Staff's opinion that the
establishment of "B-4" zoning further south along Van Cleve Drive would have a detri-
mental effect on the residential property in this area, and that a better use for this
property would be duplexes or some type of multiple -family use, which would act as
a buffer between the existing "B-4" along Leopard and the established residential
neighborhood. Mr. Wenger stated that the opposition recorded invoked the twenty
percent rule in this case.
Mr. Tim Clower, spoke on behalf of the request and stated that this location.
had been selected because of its closeness to Woodlawn Shopping Center, and that tix:re
is a definite need for the proposed facility in the area. He stated that most of
the opposition had been because of the bright lights shining into the windows of
the residences. He stated the special permit as recommended by the Planning Commis-
sion would be acceptable and that the conditions would be complied with, including
the standard screening fence between the subject property and all adjacent lots. He
explained that there would be no curb cuts from Leopard Street, and that they will
construct sidewalks which are not required but were advised by the Engineers they
would be desirable. He presented an approved site plan of the proposed development.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing zoning request.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by de Ases and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts that the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission be concurred in and that Application #770-1, Mr. & Mrs. Sam M.
Armstrong, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4"
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General Business District, on Lots 18, 19 & 20, Block 9, Villa Gardens, located at
630 Van Cleve Drive, be denied, but in lieu thereof, a Special Permit be granted
subject to the erection of a standard screening fence between the subject property
and all adjacent lots, that Lot 20 be used for "B-4" businesses, that Lots 18 & 19
be restricted for parking only, and subject to a plot plan to be approved by the
Commission, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the Special Permit.
Motion by de Ases that the foregoing zoning application be tabled for further
consideration. The motion died for lack of a second.
The foregoing motion by Bradley, seconded by Roberts, was passed, with
de Ases voting "Nay" granting a Special Permit as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #770-4, Planning
Commission for change of zoning: (1) from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to
"B-4" General Business District, on Lots 3 & 4, Blocks K, M and N, and Lot 3,
Block L, Lexington Place; (2) from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District, on Lots R, S, T, W-1, and the south one-half of
Lot U, Lexington Place; and (3) from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District, on the north one-half of Lot U, all of Lots V and
W-2, Lexington Place.
Larry Wenger located the property on the zoning and land use map and pointed
out the existing zoning uses. He explained that the application was initiated by
the Staff on request of the Planning Commission, and that there have been various
applications for change of zoning on several of the properties over the years
included in this request. He stated that at the Commission hearing held July 21,
1970, one other person appeared in favor of the request, and that two appeared in
apposition, one of which was the owner of Lots 5 through 8, Block N, stating that
the noise from business zoning on these properties would be disturbing to the
patients in South Park Manor Nursing Home and that additional traffic from business
uses would be hazardous to the school children in the area. He stated that prior
to the hearing the Staff mailed out 44 notices, seven received in favor and seven
in opposition, and that the recorded opposition would envoke the 20 percent rule.
He stated it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the application
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be approved as requested, and that it was the Staff's recommendation that all the
property fronting on Kostoryz Road, except the corner of Kostoryz and McArdle, be
zoned "AB" Professional Office District; that Lot W-1 be zoned "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District; and that the lots at the rear of the properties fronting Padre
Island Drive be zoned "B-4" General Business District, which would be consistent
with the front lots.
Mrs. Henry L. Slania, 5102 Holly Road, owner of the Modern Plumbing Company,
stated she was in favor of the entire proposal for change of zoning as advertised.
Mr. W. H. Stahl, owner of Lots W-1 & W-2, Lexington Place, spoke in opposi-
tion. He stated that a Special Council Permit was approved on Lot W-1 with "B-1"
zoning limitations, that he had been informed later that the permit had expired,
and that he had not been properly notified, but that he had continued to pay high
taxes. He inquired as to the zoning status of this property at the present time,
stating that he had failed to get answers to letters he had written making this
inquiry.
City Manager Townsend pointed out that conditions of the Special Permit
were that construction must be started within a certain length of time, and explained
to Mr. Stahl that because he had not developed this property within the time limita-
tion, the permit had automatically expired. He further explained that the property
in question is presently zoned as Single-family Dwelling.
Mr. Stahl refused to accept the explanations, and adamantly persisted in
bringing up the previous history of the zoning of his property which did not pertain
to the zoning before the Council, and was ruled out of order.
The matter of the application of the 20 percent rule was discussed, and it was
pointed out that if each tract of land were considered separately, the 20 percent
rule might not apply, but when considered as a whole the 20 percent rule is in
effect.
No one else appeared to speak in opposition.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing
application be tabled for further consideration.
Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
September 2, 1970
Page 12
Mayor Blackmon announced the public hearing on Application #F770-6, Mr.
James C. Martin, for change of zoning from "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District to
"AB" Professional Office District, on Lots 21 & 22, Block 1101, Bay Terrace #2,
located at 1311 South Brownlee.
Larry Wenger stated that the Commission had held a hearing on the subject
request July 21, 1970; that there had been no opposition; that 23 notices were
mailed, three received in favor and none in opposition; and that it was the recom-
mendation of both the Staff and Commission that the application be approved as
requested.
Mr. James C. Martin, applicant was present and stated that he proposes to
establish a law office on the property and was available for any questions.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by de Ases, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the recommendation of
the Staff and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #770-6, Mr.
James C. Martin, for change of zoning from "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District to
"AB" Professional Office District, on Lots 21 & 22, Block 1101, Bay Terrace #2,
located at 1311 South Brownlee Boulevard, 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.