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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
July 26, 1971
4:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore
Mayor Pro Tem Charles A. Bonniwell
Commissioners:
Roberto Bosquez, M.D.
Rev, Harold T. Branch
Thomas V. Gonzales
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
J. Howard Stark
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Assistant City Attorney Bob Coffin
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Sizemore called the meeting to order and stated the purpose of the Special
Meeting was to hold public hearings on four zoning cases qnd any other business as may
properly come before the Council.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing on Application #571-9, M. Harvey
Weil, for change of zoning on a tract of land out of Share 4 of the McBride Partition,
located at Lexington Boulevard and Highway #9. He explained that the request was heard
by the Planning Commission May 25, 1971, and forwarded to the Council with the recom-
mendation that the property north of the Central Power and Light easement remain "B-4" and
that the property south of the Central Power and Light easer*ent be rezoned "1-2" Light
Industrial District.
Mr. Jim Naismith, Naismith Engineers, representing the applicant, stated the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission was acceptable.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #571-9, M. Harvey Weil, for
"1-2" Light Industrial District on a tract of land containing 3.19 acres out of Share 4 of the
McBride Partition, located at the intersection of Lexington Boulevard and Highway #9, be
zoned as follows: that the property north of the Central Power and Light Company easement
remain "B-4" General Business District, and the property south of the Central Power and Light
easement be zoned "1-2" Light Industrial District, and that an ordinance be brought forward
effectuating the change.
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Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing on Application #571-10, Wm. S.
Hopkins & Company, Trustee, for change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District
to "B-4" General Business District, on all of Lot 4, Block 26, Windsor Park, Unit 4, located
in the 4500 Block of South Staples Street. He stated that the request was heardby the
Planning Commission on May 26, 1971, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation
tnat it be denied.
Senior City Planner Larry Wenger explained that the Staff recommended denial since
the desire for a larger sign than allowed in a district for new construction does not justify a
zoning change to a more intense district, and the change would only tend to break down the
character of the Professional Office District which has a higher quality and more dignity than
a business district.
No one appeared in favor or in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Gonzales and passed, with Lozano voting "Nay", that
the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #571-10,
Wm. S. Hopkins & Company, Trustee, for change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office
District to "B-4" General Business District, on all of Lot 4, Block 25, Windsor Park, Unit 4,
located in the 4500 Block of South Staples Street, be denied.
Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing on Application #671-1, Oscar Spitz
and Marcus Lutz, for change of zoning on property located on the northwest corner of Holly
and Airline Roads. He stated the application was heard by the Planning Commission)lune 8,
1971, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that the 8.41 -acre tract be
approved for "B-1" Neighborhood Business District and that the 1 -acre tract be approved for
"A-1" Apartment House District, and that the Staff concurred in this recommendation.
Mr. Jack Solka, architect representing the applicants, was present and stated the
recommended zoning change would be satisfactory and acceptable.
Noone appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed that the hearing be closed.
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Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application 4671-1, Oscar Spitz and
Marcus Lutz, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District, on a 1 -acre tract of land out of Lot 27, Section 13, -Flour
Bluff and Encina) Farm and Garden Tracts; and an 8.41 -acre tract of land known as Lot 27,
Section 13, Flour Bluff and Encina) Farm and Garcen Tracts, located on the northwest corner
of Holly and Airline Roads, be zoned as follows: That the 8.41 -acre tract be approved for
"B-1" Neighborhood Business District and that the 1 -acre tract be approved for "A-1"
Apartment House District, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing on Application 4671-2, H. L. Edens,
for change of zoning on a 2.472 -acre tract of land out of Lot 8, Section 4, Bohemian Colony
Lands, from "R-16" One -family Dwelling District to "1-2" Light Industrial District. He
explained that the request was heard by the Planning Commission on June 8, 1971, and
forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved with the exception
of an area 98.12' x 100' at the northwest corner backing up to Lots 30 and 31 to be zoned
"B-1" Neighborhood Business District.
Larry Wenger explained that the Staff's opinion was that the front portion of this
property should be zoned as requested, but the rear portion should be zoned for a lesser
classification to provide a buffer between the subject property and residential properties
to the north.
The applicant, Mr. H. L. Edens, was present and stated he preferred the "1-2" as
applied for on the entire tract, stating that he originally felt that construction of a fence
between the subject property and Lots 30 and 31 would adequately buffer the residential
area, but stated that the zoning as recommended would be acceptable. He pointed out
problems of access from Padre Island Drive.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the :recommendation
of the Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #671-2, H. L. Edens,
for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "1-2" Light Industrial
District, on a 2.472 -acre tract of land out of Lot 8, Section 4, Bohemian Colony Lands,
fronting 300 feet on the north side of South Padre Island Drive and having a depth of 398.12
feet, located south of Two Fountains, Unit #2 Subdivision, along the north side of the 1900
Block of South Padre Island Drive, be approved with the exceptidnof an area 98.12' x 100'
at the northwest corner backing up to Lots 30 and 31 to be zoned "B-1"Neighborhood Business
District, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.