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CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS
SPECIAL COUNCIL
March 8, 1971
2:00 P. i.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tent Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Commissioners:
Dick Bradley, Jr.
W. J. Roberts
Ronnie Sizemore
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Mayor Pro Tem Gabe Lozano called the
purpose of the Special Meeting was to hold pu
and any other business as may properly come b
be noted that a quorum of the Council and the
and explained the procedure to be followed.
Senior City Planner Larry Wenger pres
M. Waters, for change of zoning from "B-4" Ge
Industrial District, on a portion of Lot 6 &
Subdivision, located in the 500 Block of Chey
ing zoning districts in the surrounding area
to the west and that properties to the north
single-family dwellings. He stated that park
lumberyard is proposed; that the request was
enber 8, 1970, at which time Mr. Harold Brown
cant, stated that the subject property is own
leased by Cash & Carry Lumberyard for open st
City Inspection Division that they would have
type operation. Mr. Wenger stated that prior
seventeen notices, one was received in favor
one appeared at the hearing in opposition; the
Planning Commission that the request be denie.
granted for open storage and parking for a lu
opinion that the request should not be grante.
and any increase in industrial property would
residential envi,onment.
Attorney Mr. Harold Browning spoke on
they had been advised by a member of the Plan
required shaving the exact location of buildi
possible. He stated the reason for the reque.
for flexibility so that the property could be
nager R. Marvin Townsend
nt City Attorney Bob Coffin
cretary T. Ray Kring
eeting to order and stated the
lic hearings on four zoning cases
fore the Council. He asked that it
required Charter officers were present,
nted Application #1270-4, Mrs. Aileen
eral Business District to "I-2" Light
11 of Lot 7, Block 26, Meadow Park
nne Street. He pointed out the exist-
stating that a lumberyard is located
•f Navajo Street are developed with
ng and open storage for the existing
eard by the Planning Commission Dec -
ng, attorney representing the appli-
d by the applicant, and has been
rage, and had been informed by the
to have industrial zoning for this
to the hearing the Staff mailed out
nd none in opposition, and that no
t it was the recommendation of the
but in lieu thereof a Special Permit be
beryard, and that it was the Staff's
since this area is heavily populated
only tend to further deteriorate the
behalf of the applicant stating that
ing Staff that a site plan would be
gs, etc., but stated this was not
t for change of zoning was to provide
used in conjunction with the adjacent
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March 8, 1971
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"I-2" zoned property. Mr. Brawl- ng pointed out the various existing business opera-
tions in the area which he stated are consistent with the request. He stated that the
proposed development is highly oriented with the existing Baldwin Boulevard business
uses and that the thoroughfare is more than adequate to handle the traffic flow. He
urged the Council to grant the requested zoning change so that the operation could be
established without being tied to a special use, stating that it will not be used for
anything which is not consistent with the character of the area.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed, that Application #1270-4,
Mrs. Aileen M. Waters, for change of zoning from "B-4" General Business District to
"I-2" Light Industrial District, on a portion of Lot 6 & all of Lot 7, Block 26,
Meadow Park Subdivision, located in the 500 Block of Cheyenne Street, be denied, but
in lieu thereof a Special Council Permit be granted for open storage and parking for
a lumberyard and that an ordinance be brought forward subject to an approved plot plan
Mayor Pro Tem Lozano announced the public hearing on Application 4271-6, City
of Corpus Christi, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to
"B-4" General Business District on Parcels I, II & III, located along the John F.
Kennedy Causeway.
City Manager Townsend explained that this area was recently annexed into the
City and automatically zoned "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District, which makes the
existing bait stand operations non -conforming. He stated that these parcels are the
last parcels affected by the recent annexation which would require rezoning and that
they are presently leased by Nueces County.
Larry Wenger pointed out the location on the map and stated that there are
bait stands and concessions on each of the three parcels; that the request was heard
by the Planning Commission February 2, 1971; that there was no opposition at the
hearing; that prior to the hearing the Staff mailed out three notices and none were
received in favor nor in opposition; that it was the recommendation of both the Staff
and the Commission that the request be approved.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the hearing be closed.
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Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the recommendations
of the Staff and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #271-6,
City of Corpus Christi, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District
to "B-4" General Business District, on: Parcel I, approximately 39 acres located at
the Humble Channel; Parcels II & III, approximately 126 acres located at the intra -
coastal Canal, be granted as requested, and that an ordinance be brought forward
effectuating the change.
Mayor Pro Tem Lozano announced the public hearing on Application #27'7,
Fernando R. Villarreal, for change of zoning from "R-18" One -family Dwelling District
to "A-1" Apartment House District, on Lots 14 & 15, 37 & 39, Block "A", Don Patricio
Subdivision.
Larry Wenger stated that the request was heard by the Planning Commission on
February 2, 1971, and that an apartment complex is proposed. He stated that no one
had appeared in opposition; that prior to the Commission hearing the Staff mailed out
seventeen notices, one was received in favor and none in opposition; that it was the
recommendations of both the Staff and the Planning Commission that the request be
approved since the property fronts on a major thoroughfare and would not be condusive
to single-family development.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Sizemore, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the recommendations
of the Staff and Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #271-7,
Fernando R. Villarreal, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District
to "A-1" Apartment House District, on Lots 14 & 15, 38 & 39, Block "A", Don Patricio
Subdivision located in the 1900 Block of Waldron Road, be approved as requested, and
that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
Mayor Pro Tem Lozano announced the public hearing on Application #2714,
Harold Kronke, for change of zoning from "R -1B" Ope-family Dwelling District and
"B-4" General Business District to "I-2" Light Industrial District, on Lot 13, Block 3,
Highway Village, located between North Harrington Drive and 10322 Leopard Street.
Larry Wenger pointed out the existing zoning districts stating that a building
located on the rear of the subject property had been destroyed by Hurricane Celia, and
that the applicant proposes to replace the building for an electrical contractor's
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shop and warehouse operation. 16.E stated that the request was heard by the Planning
Commission February 2, 1971, at 'which time the applicant stated that on June 12, 1963,
he had obtained an Interim Permit to operate an electrical contracting shop at the rear
of the subject lot; that when he applied for a permit to rebuild, it was denied and he
was advised that the property would have to be rezoned for this use. Mr. Wenger stated
one person appeared at the hearing in opposition; that prior to the hearing the Staff
mailed out twenty-three notices, none 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 for an electrical contracting shop on the
front portion facing Leopard Street with a depth of 361 feet, and that the rear 110
feet remain residentially zoned; and that it was the Staff's opinion that this prop-
erty should not be rezoned all the way to Harrington Drive since it would be an intrusion
into a residentially zoned area and would be. detrimental; that possibly the south one-
half could be zoned as requested since the depth is not of sufficient size to warrant
a good commercial development.
Mr. Harold Kronke,applicant, spoke on behalf of the request, stating thct the
concrete slab is located about 124 feet from North Harrington Drive and c';jt rezoning
one-half of the property would not help him as he would have to start anew, acrd tha`.
he would like to use the slab if possible. He stated that the plot plan had shown
a U -Store -It area because he had been advised to showanything which he might wisp t
build; stated that the plan did not show the screening wall but that he would re-
submit the plan showing this revision if necessary. He explained that a colored metal
building will be erected if the zoning is granted and that the main access would be
off Leopard Street.
Mr. Bill Willingham, 10304 North Harrington, spoke in opposition, stating
that the "I-2" zoning would be detrimental to the residences fronting on Charles Drive
and across North Harrington Street. Mr. Willingham stated that he would not be
opposed if approximately 100 feet on Harrington remained zoned "R -1B if entrances
and exits are not allowed for trucks from Harrington, and proper screening, he would
have no objection. He stated he did not oppose the Special Permit as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that the hearing be closed.
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Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sizemore and passed, that Application #271-8,
Harold Kronke, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District and
"B-4" General Business District to "I-2" Light Industrial District, on Lot 13, Block 3,
Highway Village, located between North Harrington Drive and 10322 Leopard Street, be
denied, but in lieu thereof a Special Permit be granted for an electrical contracting
shop on the front portion facing Leopard Street with a depth of 361 feet, that the
rear 110 feet of this tract remain residentially zoned, and that an ordinance be
brought forward effectuating the Special Permit according to a revised plot plan show-
ing a screening fence between the "1-2" and the "R -1B" Districts.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned.