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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 17, 1971
2:00 P.M.
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
City Attorney James R. Riggs
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem.Charles A. Bonniwell.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 3, 1971, were approved
as submitted to the Council.
Mayor Sizemore proclaimed the week of November 21 through 27, 1971, as MAY-
FLOWER COMPACT WEEK.
The Government Class of Incarnate Word Academy was recognized as observers of
government in action.
Mr. Charles A. Bonniwell, Jr., father of Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell, was welcomed as
a visitor of the Council. Mr. Bonniwell is visiting his son and family here from Los Angeles,
California.
Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the City Manager's Reports,
Items "1" through "27" be accepted, and that the requests and recommendations be granted
and approved as follows:
1. That bids be received at 11 a.m., December 7, 1971, for 7 Automatic Registering
Fare Boxes and Pedestals for the Transit Division;
2. That bids be received at 11 a.m., December 7, 1971, for a bullet comparison
Microscope and Camera for the Police Division;
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3. That sealed bids for the sale of Lots 27 8, 28, Block 11, Steele Addition (2923
Morris Street), be received; (The City acquired and house and Tots from Miss Betty Westphal
in 1958. Miss Westphal reserved a life estate in the property, and since her death the City
has been renting the property but it's sale is now recommended)
4. That sealed bids for the sale of Lot 1, Block 121, Beach Portion (corner of Hughes
and Railroad R.O.W.) zoned "1-2" Light Industrial District, be received; (The City acquired
this property at a second tax sale on December 2, 1969, for $75 against a $1869 judgment)
5. That a contract be awarded to Browne's Harley Davidson, Corpus Christi, for the
purchase of one 3 -wheel Police Service Car for $2,780.17, less trade-in of $500, or $2,280.17;
(This is the only local source which can meet specifications. Price shows an increase of approxi-
mately 16%)
6. That $4,500 be appropriated out of No. 250 Sewer Bond Fund for the construction
of an 8 -inch sanitary sewer line in Sokol Drive to be constructed by City Forces;
7. That the no -cost lease for Opportunity House, 823 Furman, to the Coastal Bend
Opportunity Center, Inc., be renewed for a period of three years to begin January 1, 1972,
and terminate December 31, 1974; (This is an MH MR Program conducted for the purpose of
educating and training mentally retarded children who cannot attend public schools; lessee
is responsible for all utility and maintenance bills; either party can cancel on 90 -days written
notice)
8. That the City sell a surplus City lot at 3214 Elgin, held on first delinquent tax
sale, to Mr. George D. Hamilton for a cash payment of the appraised value of $1,100 subject
to the two-year redemption period; (The total judgment against the property is $2,264 of which
$1,883 represents taxes and interest. Mr. Hamilton owns and resides on the adjacent lot at
3210 Elgin and desires to build a garage on this property)
9. That the City sell a surplus City lot at 2317 West Broadway, acquired on first
delinquent tax sale, to Mr. Ruben Butler for $500 cash, approved by all taxing agencies
having an interest in the lot; (The appraised value is $375; total taxes and interest outstanding
are $748 plus court costs or a total judgment of $939; the lot is 25° x 118.79; Mr. Butler owns
and resides on the West 1/2 of this lot and needs the additional lot area to expand his present
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one -car garage to a two -car garage; he is repairing his home and expanding this garage
as part of the Hillcrest Code Enforcement Progami)
10. That the City accept the provisions of the State Highway Commission Minute:
Order #65555 which provides for extension of FM 1694 (Callicoate Road) from Spur 407
(Leopard to I.H. 37); (Existing right-of-way is adequate and no improvements are contem-
plated at this time)
11. That the City Council adopt a resolution assuring HUD that the City intends to
comply with the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions
Policies Act of 1970 (P. L. 91-646) with regard to the Code Enforcement Program application
approved by the Council on August 11, 1971, existing Code Enforcement Programs, and the
Hillcrest Open Space Project;
12. That the firm of Williams -Stackhouse and Associates be engaged to provide
photographic planametric plan and profile sheets for the Gardendale area storm sewers project;
(The Department of Housing and Urban Development has beenrequested to provide 50% of the
cost of the project - the cost for plan and profile sheets is $5,200 based on 6.2 miles of streets
at $835 per mile)
13. That December 8, 1971, 3:30 p.m., Regular Meeting be set for a public hearing
on the following zoning applications:
a. E. C. Peterson, Trustee - from "R -1B" to "B-1" on the northwest corner of
McArdle and Airline Roads;
b. Mrs. Ethel Martin and Mrs. O. J. Olson, from "R -1B" to "AB", on the east
right-of-way line of Santa Fe Street, south of Ayers Street;
c. Pete Leyba - from "R -1B" to "A-2", on the north right-of-way line of UpRiver
Road, east of Nueces Bay Boulevard;
d. Roy Smith & Ennis Joslin - from "R -1B" to "B-4", between South Padre Island
and Mount Vernon Drives, and Prinston Drive and Everhart Road;
e. Manual M. Garza - from "R -1B" to "13-4", on the east right-of-way line of
Fifteenth Street, north of Morgan Avenue;
f. Mr. & Mrs. Walter Groce - from "R -1B" to "B-4", on the east right of way line
of Kostoryz Road, south of Padre Island Drive.
14. That Gollihar Road Improvements, Unit 119, Ayers to Kostoryz, be accepted as
complete and final payment of $59,237.45 be made to Heldenfels Brothers; (The total cost
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of $282,535 exceeded the original contract by $7,695, primarily caused by $2,610 additional
hot -mix to cross Ayers and at intersections to provide better transition, $2,864 of added
driveways and sidewalks reimbursed by abutting owners, and replacement of over $4,000 of
sidewalks found to be deteriorated or at an improper grade - the project was completed in 78
working days, less than one-half of the 160 working days allowed)
15. That the plans and specifications for the construction of sidewalks in the Coliseum
area between Furman, Laguna, East Shoreline and Water Street, and for the expansion of the
City Hall parking lot west of the City Hall to accommodate a total of 41 parking spaces, be
approved, and bids be received on December 8th; (The project will double the parking spaces
adjacent to City Hall and provide continuous sidewalks along both sides of Shoreline Boulevard
from the Coliseum parking lot to Laguna Street, from Furman to Laguna on the west side of Shoreline,
and :along each intersection street west to Water Street)
16. That the City enter into an agreement with the State Highway Department for the
construction, maintenance and operation of Expressway lights on Padre Island Drive Expressway
from Ayers Street to Airline Road, whereby the State designs and constructs the lighting system
with the City paying one-half of the actual construction costs (approximately $76,700) and the
State reimbursing the City for one-half of the cost of operation and maintenance of the system,
and appropriate the $76,700 which will need to be placed in escrow with the State around
December 1, 1971;
17. That the City enter into an agreement with Central Power and Light Company for
the operation and maintenance of 188-53,000 lumen lights and 48-10,000 lumen wall pak units
on Padre Island Drive (SH 358) Expressway from Ayers Street to Airline Road; (The monthly costs
are: $4 each far 53,000 lumen units, and $2.50/mo for 10,000 lumen units)
18. That the plans and specifications for the addition and renovations to the T. C.
Ayers Recreation Center be approved, including a 2200 square foot air conditioned social hall
and office, and modifications to the existing building, be approved, and authority be granted
to receive bids on December 8, 1971;
19. Recommendation that the City Manager be authorized to file an application for
Open Space - Legacy of Parks 50% participation by HUD in the proposed $500,000 improve-
ment program at Greenwood Park, the project including a large pool capable of serving 600
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participants at one time, expansion of park by purchase of additional acreage, overall site
work, parking facilities, picnic areas and playgrounds;
20. That $300,00 be appropriated for appraisal services required in connection with
the Bayfront Open Space Project, Parksite No. 2, Parcel No. 18;
21. That plans and specifications be approved for construction of a fire station in
Flour Bluff, and bids be received on December 8, 1971;
22. That the City Manager be authorized to rent office space in the Jones Building to
provide offices for the Community Renewal Program and the Manpower Planning Office; CRP
to occupy 617 square feet of space for $185.130 per month; Manpower Planning to occupy 500
square feet for $150.00 per month; and rent to be paid out of project funds on a month to month
basis;
23. That the contract for Hurricane Celia Damage Repairs and improvements to the
Exposition Hall be awarded to B.E. Beecroft Company, Inc., for $89,292.00, the project
including betterment in both the Exposition Hall and the Coliseum, the cost to be distributed
$11,000 from the Tourist and Convention Fund from unexpended balance from the Chamber of
Commerce Convention Program, $25,000 from the Coliseum and Exposition Hall budget, and
the balance from insurance and OEP resources;
24. That ordinances held up because of the President's price freeze, be passed
carrying out the actions approved when the Budget was adopted increasing the parking meter
fee from 5C to 10G in certain areas where there is a parking dificiency and doubling the fines
for parking violations, involving the following streets:
(1) Winnebago Street, from Upper N. Broadway to North Carancahua Street
(2) Buffalo Street, from Upper N. Broadway to North Carrizo Street
(3) North side of 600 block of Antelope Street
(4) Antelope Street, from North Carancahua Street to North Carrizo Street
(5) South side of 600 block of Leopard Street
(6) Leopard Street, from North Carancahua Street to North Carrizo
(7) Mestina Street, from Upper N. Broadway to North Carancahua
(8) North Carancahua Street, from Mestina Street to Buffalo Street
(9) North Carancahua .S,treet,..from Lipan Street to Buffalo Street
(10) Upper Broadway, from Mesquite to Winnebago Street, except that portion described
in Meter Zone 7
(11) 700 Block of Middle Broadway.
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25. That Parcel 18 of Site 2, be reinstated in the Bayfront Open Space Project,
and negotiations consistent with the appraisals be authorized;
26. That the appointment of Mr. T. M. Jarvis, Jr. be confirmed as Purchasing Agent
effective December 1, 1971, at pay grade 34-D - $1139 per month; (Mr. Jarvis has a total
of over 20 years experience with Delhi -Taylor and Hess, being Purchasing Manager for the
past 8 years)
27. That the Highway Department be requested to construct a pedestrian overpass
in the vicinity of Richter Street on Padre Island Drive with the understanding that the City
will provide the right-of-way.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item relative to the request to close
all of Carolyn Street located between Evergreen Drive and N.A.S. Drive adjacent to Lots 1,
2, and 3, Block "B", Flour Bluff Estates #1 Addition, which was the subject of a public hearing
March 3, 1971, at which time there was one objector alleging that the closing of the street would
create a traffic problem. Mr. Townsend stated it was the Staff's conclusion that the traffic
postern will be improved and that it is his recommendation that the street be closed.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the recommendation of the
City Manager be concurred in and that all of Carolyn Street, located between Evergreen Drive
and N.A.S. Drive adjacent to Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block "B", Flour Bluff Estates #1 Addition, be
closed and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the closing.
Mr. Townsend presented the pending item of the request of Mr. Ed Prichard, representing
Nicholson Building Supply, for the City to further participate in the cost of a bridge to Briar
Wood, Unit 1. He stated that a settlement of $1,791 .75, equal to one-half of the disputed
amount, had been agreed to by the developer, and that it is his recommendation that this amount
be paid since the dispute had come about through a misunderstanding of the provisions of the
Platting Ordinance. He stated it is the intention of the Staff to bring forth a recommendation
to clarify the Platting Ordinance so that whatever basis for this misunderstanding would not
again occur, and that the policy in the future would be that the City would rot participate in
the cost of drainage -way structure for the first fifteen feet in length.
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Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the recommendation of
the City Manager be concurred in and that the developer be paid $1,791 .75 as a compromise
settlement in the City's participation in the cost of the bridge, and that the agreement be
consummated by proper release from the developer.
ORDINANCE NO. 10556
REDECLARING, UNDER ART. 5890e, V.A.C.S., TEXAS AND ARTICLE 1175, V.A.C.S.,
TEXAS AND FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY -HUD CONTRACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970,
UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAW 79 AND PUBLIC LAW 875, U. S. CONGRESS, AS
AMENDED, AND THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED, 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;
PROVIDING NOTICE AND PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonza les, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
RESOLUTION NO. 10557
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS PURSUANT
TO UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES
ACT OF 1970; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 10558
ADOPTING HIGHWAY COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER NO. 65555, DATED NOVEMBER 5,
1971, CONCERNING EXTENSION OF FM HIGHWAY 1694, FROM SPUR 407 (OLD STATE
HIGHWAY 9) IN THE ANNAVILLE AREA NORTHEAST 0.1 MILE TO INTERSTATE 37 IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE SAID MINUTE ORDER;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 10559
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF WILLIAMS-
STACKHOUSE AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHY AND PREPARE PLANA -
METRIC PLAN AND PROFILE SHEETS FOR THE GARDENDALE AREA STORM SEWERS
PROJECT; APPROPRIATING OUIf OF THE 295 STORM SEWER BOND FUND $5,200 FOR
THE AFORESAID SERVICES, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 295-70-64; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A LEASE FOR THREE YEARS WITH COASTAL BEND OPPORTUNITY CENTER FOR
RENTAL OF PARKWAY HOUSE FOR GIRLS FOR $1.00 PER YEAR AND OTHER CONSIDERA-
TIONS, A COPY OF WHICH LEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to the second reading
by the following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10560
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE STATE OF TEXAS ACTING BY AND
THROUGH ITS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION, FOR COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION
INCLUDING CONTINGENCIES AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING OF A STREET
ILLUMINATION SYSTEM ON STATE HIGHWAY 358 FROM THE EAST END OF AIRLINE
ROAD INTERCHANGE TO THE EAST END OF THE AYERS STREET INTERCHANGE IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; APPROPRIATING $76,700 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND
FUND FOR PROJECT NO. 220-70-105; SAID SUMS TO BE PLACED IN ESCROW FOR PAY¢
MENT OF THE CITY'S SHARE OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID
ILLUMINATION SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO SUCH THINGS
AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE CONSTRUCTICN
AND PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S.'SHARE IOF'THE PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE SAID ILLUMI-
NATION SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote:'. Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10561
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, TO SUPPLEMENT THE
AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9412, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 3, 1969, CONCERNING FREEWAY LIGHTING, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE, A COPY OF SAID SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 10562
EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO MAKE APPLICATION UNDER TITLE VII OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1961, AS AMENDED,
FOR A FEDERAL GRANT TO DEVELOP OPEN SPACE LAND (GREENWOOD PARK) AND AN
ADJACENT 16 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
ORDINANCE NO. 10563
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH B. E. BEECROFT
COMPANY, INC. FOR HURRICANE CELIA DAMAGE REPAIRS AND VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS
TO EXPOSITION HALL, PROJECT NO. 102-4298-77; APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 102
GENERAL FUND UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF $53,667, AND REAPPROPRIATING OUT OF
NO. 102 GENERAL FUND $24,625 AND OUT OF NO. 103 TOURIST AND CONVENTION
FUND $11,000, FOR SAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10554
APPROPRIATING OUT OF NO. 250. SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND $4,500 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8 INCH SANITARY SEWER TRUNK IN SOKOL DRIVE AT RICHTER
STREET, PROJECT NO. 250-70-92; TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY CITY FORCES; AUTHORIZING
THE REIMBURSEMENT OF 109 SEWER FUND FOR ALL AMOUNTS TO BE ADVANCED FOR
CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THIS PROJECT FROM SAID 109 SEWER FUND; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, presentiand voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10565
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 9740, PASSED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 13, 1970, GRANTING A FIVE-YEAR FRANCHISE
TO HUMBLE PIPE LINE COMPANY TO LAY, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE. MAINTAIN, REPAIR
AND REMOVE A CERTAIN FOUR -INCH (4") PETROLEUM PRODUCTS (INCLUDING CRUDE
OIL AND GAS) PIPELINE WITHIN, BENEATH, ALONG AND ACROSS CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY CHANGING THE LOCATION OF THE AFORESAID LINE
AS FOLLOWS:
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CROSSING YORKTOWN ROADATTHE INTERSECTION OF FLOUR BLUFF DRIVE; THEN ALONG
FLOUR BLUFF DRIVE, IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION, TO A POINT IN AN EXISTING PIPELINE
LOCATION ABOUT 2071 FEET NORTH OF PURDUE ROAD CROSSING, YORKTOWN BOULEVARD,
CARIBBEAN (NOT OPEN), GLENOAK DRIVE, FLOUR BLUFF ROAD, AND DIVISION ROAD
(UNOPENED) FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUID PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, INCLUDING
CRUDE OIL AND GAS; KEEPING IN FORCE ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO.
9740 EXCEPT AS HEREIN PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
ORDINANCE NO. 10566
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, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON
APPLICATION OF CORPUS CHRISTI DATSUN BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RETAIL
BUILDING MATERIALS STORE WITHOUTSIDE OPEN STORAGE, ON ALL OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND
4, BLOCK G, AND THE WEST 60 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 4, BLOCK H, LEXINGTON PLACE
ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ALL AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON THE PLOT PLAN APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; 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: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
ORDINANCE NO. 10567
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
CORPUS CHRISTI SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, DEVELOPERS OF SANDY OAKS
SUBDIVISION, BY THE TERMS OF WHICH AGREEMENT THE CITY WOULD PURCHASE FROM
SAID CORPUS CHRISTI SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE AMOUNT OF $40,532.62
THE EXTENSION OF SANITARY SEWER LINES ALONG CARIBBEAN AND WALDRON ROAD IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE; APPROPRIATING OUT OF
NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND THE SUM OF $43,369.90, OF WHICH AMOUNT
$40,532.62 IS TO PAY THE SAID DEVELOPER AND $2,837 IS TO PAY URBAN ENGINEERING
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE AFORESAID PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye";
Bosquez abstained.
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ORDINANCE NO. 10568 (Failed to pass)
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, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME AND PARTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON
APPLICATION OF CADWALLADER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BY AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON TRACTS A AND B, BEING ALL OF BLOCK 1, STONE -
GATE NORTH SUBDIVISION UNIT 1, AND TRACT C, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 4, OSO
FARM TRACTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM
"R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT;
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 failed to pass by *e following
vote: Sizemore, Branch, Gonzales and Lozano, present and voting "Aye"; Borniwell, Bosquez,
and Stark voting "Nay".
ORDINANCE NO. 10569
CLOSING CAROLYN STREET, LOCATED BETWEEN EVERGREEN DRIVE AND NAS DRIVE,
ADJACENT TO LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK "B", FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES #1 ADDITION, IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
ORDINANCE NO. 10570
AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
SECTION 21-131 (a) SO AS TO DELETE SUBSECTION 3 THEREFROM; AMENDING SECTION
21-131 (b) SO AS TO AMEND, REVISE AND/OR RE -ADOPT PROVISIONS FOR PARKING
ON THE STREETS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, AS RELATES TO METER ZONE NO. 2; AMEND-
ING SECTION 21-131 SO AS TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION (e) PROVIDING FOR METER
ZONE 6 AND PROVIDING FOR PARKING ON THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED STREETS,
LIMITED TO THIRTY MINUTES UPON DEPOSIT OF FIVE -CENT COIN, ONE HOUR UPON
DEPOSIT OF TEN CENTS, AND TWO HOURS UPON DEPOSIT OF FOUR FIVE -CENT COINS,
TWO DIME COIN& OR ONE QUARTER COIN; AMENDING SECTION 21-131 (d) SO AS TO
DELETE SUBSECTION 2 THEREFROM; AMENDING SECTION 21-131 SO AS TO PROVIDE A
NEW SUBSECTION (f)PROVIDING FOR METER ZONE 7 AND PROVIDING FOR PARKING ON
CERTAIN STREETS, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, LIMITED TO FIFTEEN MNUTES
UPON THE DEPOSIT OF FIVE -CENT COIN, AND THIRTY MINUTES UPON THE DEPOSIT OF
TEN CENTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the fol/owing
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye"
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ORDINANCE NO. 10571
CLOSING A PORTION OF BOCA RATON STREET, LOCATED IN COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES,
UNIT 9-A, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER BY METES AND BOUNDS, SITUATED IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; RESERVING THE NECESSARY
EASEMENTS FOR EXISTING UTILITIES; CONDITIONING THE CLOSING ON THE APPLICANT'S
PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN INSTALLATION OR RELOCATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY SET
FORTH HEREINAFTER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10572
AMENDING CHAPTER 21, SECTION 21-145, OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958,
AS AMENDED, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6603, PASSED
AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 15, 1962, TO ENCOURAGE COMPLIANCE
WITH PARKING REGULATIONS BY INCREASING FINES FOR OVERTIME PARKING, PARKING
IN FRONT OF FIRE HYDRANT S, LOADING ZONES AND NO PARKING ZONES AND OTHER
PARKING VIOLATIONS; INCREASING FINES NOT PAID WITHIN TEN DAYS; PROVIDING A
WARRANT FEE WHEN A WARRANT FOR AREEST IS ISSUED; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10573
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, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON
APPLICATION OF PHARAOH ENTERPRISES, LTD. BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A
22 -UNIT TOWNHOUSE PROJECT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER,
SITUATED ON TRACT A, DESCRIBED AS A 2.061 -ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 5 AND
6, SECTION 29, FLOUR BLUFF & ENCINAL FARM & GARDEN TRASTS, IN THE CITY OF CORPL;S
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER BY METES
AND BOUNDS, AND AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON THE PLOT PLAN APPROVED BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT
"A";(ANID AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON TRACT "B",
BEING AN 8.507 -ACRE AREA OUT OF LOTS 5 & 6, SECTION 29, FLOUR BLUFF & ENCINAL
FARM & GARDEN TRACTS, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "R -1B" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT;
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: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
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Mr. Steve McQueen, 4650 Janssen, chairman of the Committee sponsoring a Family
Musk Festival proposed to be held at Cabaniss Field November 26 and 27, appeared and
requested that the City co-sponsor the event and provide police protection. Mr. McQueen
explained that the proponents of the event had sought the advise of numerous organizations and
public agencies such as the Drug Council, Park & Recreation Department, Police Department and
School Administration; that it is intended that the event be family-oriented and will built a better
community understanding between all ages. He described the type of music and performers,
sanitation facilities, medical provisions, insurance liability, endorsements from individuals,
business men and organizations, donations, publicity, cleanup crews, and game an itemized
statement of expenses. He stated they expect some 2,000 to 3,000 people to attend, and had
been advised by the Police Department that ten police officers would be needed.
City Manager Townsend stated that he did not see a need for the City to co-sponsor
the event, but that he would recommend that the City provide adequate police protection as
would be required for any other public event,
Mayor Sizemore commended Mr. McQueen for his presentation stating that he endorsed
the project, but charged Mr. McQueen and members of his committee with responsibility of
making this event an example of a well conducted occasion thereby meriting the confidence
of the community.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Stark and passed, that the recommendation of the
City Manager be concurred in and that the City provide adequate police services for the Family
Music Festival at Cabaniss Field November 26 and 27.
Mr. Rodney E. Carter, 905 Collingswood, and Mr. Al Dyer, 4122 Christi, made a fifth
appearance before the Council requesting revision of the City's outdated or unenforceable
ordinances. He requested a report on previous requests to revise ordinances relative to the sale of
guns in places where liquor is sold, garage sales, itinerant vendors, and holding of persons in jail
for inability to pay fines. On a new issue, they read a list of churches, fraternal organizations
and private clubs, where they stated bingo games are being held regularly, stating that bingo is
a felony offense the same as possession of marijuana, and asked for enforcement of the law or have
it changed. They stated they were not opposed to these practices, but that enforcement of these
laws is inconsistent and selective.
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City Manager Townsend stated that the Legal Staff had responded to most of the issues
raised; pointed out that some organizations are exempt under the state law governing bingo, and
that those which are not exempt are closed down.
Mayor Sizemore stated that the Council k willing to work with the students where
possible, but that the Council Meeting is not the proper forum to argue points of law, and that
revision of the City's ordinances must be through the Legal Department. He pointed out that
almost 30 minutes of the Council's time had been given to the students, and stated that if the
practice is continued of bringing such matters to the Council Chamber, it may be necessary to
limit the time to five minutes.
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Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing on proposed assessments for N.A.S.
Drive from Park Road 22 to the South Gate of the U.S. N.A.S., and asked that it be noted
that a quorum of the Council and the required Charter Officers were present.
City Manager Townsend explained the nature of the project, stating that it is a City
and State funded project with both sharing a portion of the cost since the work is being done
on State Highway 358. He explained that the construction will consist of excavations to
permit installation of pavement, 6" curbs and gutters in accordance with Texas Highway Depart-
ment plans, with reinforced concrete driveways 4' wide, reinforced concrete walks and header
curbs to be installed. The Highway Department will be responsible for paving while the City
will be doing the drainage right-of-way, utilities and concrete work. He stated that the total
amount of the project is $520,604.64, with the City's share being $213, 150.00. He explained
that there are sixty-nine pieces of property listed on the Assessment Roll and each had received
notice of the formal hearing. He explained that the property owners present will be given an
opportunity to question the Staff regarding general aspects of the project and that Assistant City
Attorney Bobby Terry would conduct the hearing, with the Staff offering testimony from the
Director of Engineering Services and evaluation testimony from a real estate appraiser to substantiate
the assessments as shown on the Preliminary Assessment Roll, and that the hearing was to form a
basis on which the Council, acting as a legislative body, would determine or establish the
assessments on the abutting properties.
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Assistant City Attorney Bobby Terry explained the legal. theory in support of the public
hearing and stated that the procedure is governed by State Statute requiring a public hearing to
be held to determine that these properties, after improvements will be enhanced at least to the
amount of the assessment.
Director of Engineering Services James K. Lontos testified as to his qualificat ions and
knowledge of this area to be improved; explained in,ddaiI the nature and extent of the proposed
improvements showing plans and specifications. He had two maps for demonstration to those
present, one showing the area geographically to be improved, and the second explaining in detail
the paving, curbs, sidewalks and header curbs to be assessed. Mr. Lontos explained that there is
150' of right of way along N.A.S. Drive with either four moving lanes, one turning lane and
one parking lane for each side of the street, or possibly six moving lanes and one turning lane. He
explained how header curbs were to be installed in relation ship to parking for customers of
businesses located along this street, that most of the vacant land was on the south side of the street
and customers were using this vacant property for parking, and that the header curbs would keep
the cars from parking on sidewalks around the businesses.
Mr. Edward R. Cox, 409 Boathole, Item 1./50, questioned as to when the work would
commence or when is the proposed starting date on construction. It was explained by Mr. Lontos
that the contract had been awarded to Heldenfels by the State Highway Commission, but no work
order had been issued as yet. He stated that the first part of the work on the project should take
two or three months, then the actual paving work would begin. As far as payments on this project
are concerned, the property owners will not be billed until the complete project has been com-
pleted and accepted by the Highway Department and City of Corpus Christi. Then the property
owners have thirty days within which to pay the bill or arrange for payments to be made over a
period of up to five years.
Mr. Warren M. Smith, 4817 Cosner, Item 012, questioned why two driveways are proposed
for his property and why some property owners have no driveways or header curbs assessed. It was
explained that Mr. Smith's property needs driveways and header curbs because of a business use,
yet others may not have the same needs because of different property usage. Mr. Smith was
advised that if the drivways and curbs are not satisfactory, they con be relocated or rearranged to
his satisfaction if he will contact the Engineering Services Department.
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City Manager Townsend stated that public access k to be maintained in this area and
driveways will be used for public parking. A discussion ensued as to driveway and header curb
arrangements on the properties, and as to how the header curbs would protect the sidewalks and
public right of way.
Mr. Harold A. Carr, the City's expert witness, testified as to his background and
experience which he felt qualified him as a real estate appraiser. He described the area in
question, stating that the 150' right of way is unusually wide, yet there will be 84' from back
of curb to back of curb with 4' sidewalks to extend from beginning to end of the project. Mr.
Carr stated he has paid particular attention to the properties in regard to a need for header curb,
driveways and sidewalks by checking to see how each particular piece of property is being used.
Mr. Carr also stated that this street had improvements mostlyon one side only and the
other side was used for random parking with no order or regulation whatsoever, and that when
this project is completed, uniformity will be developed from beginning to end. Mr. Carr stated
that all properties on the north side will have header curbstand driveways crossing the sidewalks
so that the cars will be able to enter and leave the premises.
Property owners in the audience were given the opportunity to question Mr. Lontos and
Mr. Carr relative to the project in relation to their individual properties.
Mr. Lawrence C. French, 3510 Aransas, Item 064, questioned the closing of. Carolyn
Street at the intersection of N.A.S. Drive and how the abutting properties would be effected.
He stated that Mr. Carr's opinion that these properties will be enhanced at least to the amount
of the assessment is only one person's opinion, and Mr. French does not feel his property will be
enhanced by the improvements.
Mayor Pro Tem Bonniwell questioned how the number of linear feet, square feet and
square yards were computed and a discussion ensued as to how the assessments for each piece of
property were calculated.
Mr. Marvin T. Alexander, 4121 Harry, Item 039, questioned his assessment and was told
by Mr. Lontos that it had been corrected.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed,that the hearing be closed.
Mayor Sizemore stated that the matter would be tabled for further consideration at a
Workshop Meeting.
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Mayor Sizemore called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m., and annbwnced the Council
would now consider the scheduled public hearings on seven zoning applications.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #971-9, Corpus Christi Board of Realtors,
for change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "AB" Professional Office District
on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, Block 14, Gardendale Addition. He explained that the request was
heard by the Planning Commission September 28, 1971, and forwarded to the Council with the
recommendation that it be approved as requested; that the Staff had recommended denial since
professional office, use would be an encroachment into the residential area, would tend to
encourage further zoning requests along Everhart Road, thereby pyramiding congestion along
this street and at the same time reducing traffic carrying capacity and increasing hazards at
points of ingress and egress to the various businesses fronting on Everhart Road. He stated the
20% rule is in effect.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the hearing, be closed.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Stark and passed, Commissioner Bosquez voting "Nay",
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission.be concurred in and that Application
#971-9, Corpus Christi Board of Realtors, for change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House
District to "AB" Professional Office District on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, Block 14, Gardendale
Addition, located on the northeast corner of Everhart Road and Williams Drive, be approved
as requested, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1071-1, Damon Behrens & B. J. Osborne,
for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "1-2" Light Industrial
District on all of Block 4, Saratoga Place, and a 9 -acre portion out of the southeast comer
of Lot 5, Block 7, Bohemian Colony Lands. He explained that the request was heard by the
Planning Commission October 12, 1971, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation
that it be approved as a logical use because of the flight pattern of Cabaniss Field and because
there are other industrial uses in this area, and that the Staff had concurred in this recommendation.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #1071-1, Damon Behrens & B. J.
Osborne, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to ''I-2" Light
Industrial District on all of Block 4, Saratoga Place, and a 9 -acre portion out of the southeast
corner of Lot 5, Block 7, Bohemian Colony Lands, located along the north right of way in the
1900 Block of Saratoga Boulevard, be approved as requested, and that an ordinance be brought
forward effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend announced the public hearing on Application #1071-2, Capital
Equities, Ltd., for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4"
General Business District on approximately 24.7 acres out of Lots 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7, Section 5,
Range 8, Gugenheim and Cohn's Farm Lots, located on the northeast right of way in the 200
Block of South Padre Island Drive. He explained that the request was heard by the Planning
Commission October 12, 1971, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it
be approved on the basis it would be compatible with the development in this area and the
Commission felt that the drainage problem would be resolved once development is commenced
on this property. Larry Wenger stated the Planning Staff had recommended denial until a more
definite plan is submitted for the development since the existing industrial and business zoned
properties are still vacant and are adequate for this type development. Also this would encourage
a continuous industrial and business zoning along both sides of South Padre Island Drive, which is
contrary to good land use planning.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #1071-2, Capital Equities, Ltd.,
for change of zoning fron "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business
District on approximately 24.7 acres out of Lots 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7, Section 5, Range 8, Gugen-
heim & Cohn's Farm Lots, located on the northeast right of way in the 200 Block of South Padre
Island Drive, be approved as requested, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating
the change.
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City Manager Townsend presented Application #1071-4, George F. Bayder, for change
of zoning from "B -1A" Tourist Court District to "B-4 General Business District on approximately
4.4 acres out of Lots 10 & 11, Section 13, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, He
explained that the request was heard by the Planning Commission October 12, 1971, and forwarded
to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied, but in lieu thereof "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District be granted as a continuation of the "B-1" zoning to the east which would enhance,
the overall plan for this portion of South Padre Island Drive, and that the Staff concurred in this
recommendation.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Branch, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the Staff be concurred in and that Application #1071-4, George F.
Bayder, for change of zoning from "B -1A" Tourist Court District to "B-4" General Business
District on approximately 4.4 acres out of Lots 10 & 11, Section 13, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm
& Garden Tracts, located along the south right of way line in the 6100 Block of South Padre
Island Drive, be denied, but in lieu thereof "B-1" Neighborhood Business District be granted as
a continuation of the "B-1" zoning to the east which would enhance the overall plan for this
portion .of South Padre Island Drive, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the
change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1071-5, W.H.P., Inc., for change of
zoning, TRACT A, from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to 9-1" Neighborhood Business
District on approximately 2.2 acres out of Lot 17, Section 28, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm &
Garden Tracts; for change of zoning on TRACT B, from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District
to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on approximately 6.6 acres out of Lot 17, Section 28,
Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts. He explained the request was heard by the Planning
Commission October 12, 1971, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that the
request be approved for "B-1" on TRACT A, and "R-2" on TRACT B, on the basis both tracts will
act as a good transition between Rodd Field Road and Future single family development adjacent
to the east, and that the Staff concurred in this recommendation.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearing be closed.
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Motion by Stark, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application 41071-5, W.H.P., Inc., for change
of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District
on TRACT A, being a portion out of Lot 17, Section 28, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden
Tracts, be approved, and for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to
"R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on TRACT B, being a;portion out of Lot 17, Section 28,
Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, be approved as requested, and that an ordinance
be brought forward effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1071-6, Jack Ryan, Trustee, for change
of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on
approximately 9.4 acres out of Lot 4, Section 2,Bohemian Colony Lands. He explained that
the request was heard by the Planning Commission October 12, 1971, and forwarded to the
Council with the recommendation that it be approved since the development of this strip alcng
Holly Road for townhouses and duplexes will act as a good transition between the railroad tracks
and Holly Road and the future single family development on the property adjacent to the north,
and that the Staff concurred in this recommendation.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Stark and passed, Bonniwell abstaining, that the hearing
be closed.
Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Stark and passed, Bonniwell abstaining, that the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and the Staff be concurred in and that Application
#1071-6, Jack Ryan, Trustee, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District
to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on approximately 9.4 acres out of Lot 4, Section 2,
Bohemian Colony Lands, located on the northwest corner of Holly Road and Inglewood Drive,
be approved as requested, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1071-3, Drs. N. H. Morgan and
G. F. Clark, for change of zoning from "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional
Office District, on all of Lots 7 & 8, Block 1, Alameda Place. He stated the request was heard
by the Planning Commission October 12, 1971, and forwarded to the Council with the recom-
mendation that it be approved as a logical use for this area and would not be detrimental to
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adjacent properties in the rear, and that the Staff concurred in this recommendation. He stated
the 20% rule is in effect.
Mr. Roger Butler, 405 East Ligustrum, Robstown, Texas, attorney representing Robert
Bluntzer, owner of Lot 17, Block 1, stated his client would not oppose the requested change
provided the applicant is required to drain the property. toward Alameda instead of onto the
adjacent lots, and that a six foot screening fence be erected.
City Manager Townsend explained that a proposed text amendment is scheduled for
public hearing November 24, which would require screening fences between businesses and
residential properties, and that this would be applicable in this case.
Mrs. William Green,3149 Topeka, spoke in opposition, stating that residents on
Topeka directly back of the subject request, feel that additional professional office uses on
Alameda at this location would further congest an already overcrowded area. She stated the
traffic is congested and hazardous, that parking lots are too small, trash from the doctors offices
is prevalent, sewer lines are overloaded, and the depth of the lots on the east side of Alameda
is inadequate for business uses. She stated that most of the properties fronting on Alameda Street
on the east side have been zoned for professional offices and duplexes for many years; that when
the deed restrictions expired a few years ago, the residents on Topeka Street decided to renew
these restrictions, and that (hese are on record. She stated they are concerned that the entire
residential character, including Port Aransas Cliffs Addition, will be downgraded if the
professional uses at this location are expanded. She pointed out that it is a different situation
on the west side of Alameda because the Alameda Shopping Center has protected ingress and egress.
Mrs. C. J. Friedman, 3216 Topeka, spoke in opposition, stating that it is already
difficult for residents of the 3200 Block of Topeka to get onto Alameda because of the fast and
dangerous traffic.
Mrs. Robert Ganc, 3146 Topeka, spoke in opposition, stating that their homes were being
turned into parking lots; that the structures are increasing in size, and if the professional office
development is allowed to continue, there will eventually be no place to park. She stated she
lives on the east side of Topeka, and those property owners on the west side will be offered
exorbitant prices for their property, but that those on the east side will not increase in value
but will be ruined for residential use.
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Dr. G. F. Clark, co -applicant, described the plot plan of the proposed professional
office which was presented to the Planning Commission, indicating that the building would be
80' x 56'. He stated there is no off-street parking; that they had completed last week paving
of an additional lot to provide parking spaces for 36 cars, making a total 60 spaces available for
their use and that of the Dodson Building which they felt to be more than adequate. He pointed
out that all of the 3100 Block of Alameda and part of the 3200 Block is zoned for professional
offices, which constitutes a majority of this area. He stated they have agreed to build the fence
the same as the one back of the Dodson Building, and that the area would be graded with a 12 -
inch rise so as to insure adequate drainage onto Alameda Street. He stated their lots are kept
clean of blowing trash.
City Secretary Kring reported that a telephone communication had been received from
Mrs. A. L. Hernandez, 3049 Topeka, indicating her opposition to the proposed professional
office zoning.
Mr. Butler stated that they would prefer a commitment of the Council by ordinance
that the fence, drainage and parking provisions will be complied with.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #1071-3, Drs. N. H. Morgan &
G. F. Clark, for change of zoning from "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional
Office District, on all of Lots 7 & 8, Block 1, Alameda Place, located in the 3100 Block of
South Alameda Street, be approved as requested, and that an ordinance be brought forward
the change.
ORDINANCE NO. 10574
CLOSING PORTIONS OF EASY CIRCLE, BEING THE NORTHWEST 1/3 OF THE EASY STREET
CUL-DE-SAC, THE NORTHEAST 5.0 FEET, THE SOUTHWEST 5.0 FEET AND THE SOUTHEAST
100' FEET OF EASY STREET, AS SHOWN BY MAP OF KINGSWOOD ADDITION RECORDED IN
VOLUME 24, PAGE 30, NUECES COUNTY MAP RECORDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
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ORDINANCE NO. 10575
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AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY TO RUBEN BUTLER THE EAST 1/2 OF
LOT 2, BLOCK 5, SHORELINE PARK ADDITION, UPON THE PAYMENT OF $500 CASH
CONSIDERATION FOR SAID PARCEL, SUBJECT TO THE TWO-YEAR REDEMPTION PERIOD;
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY TO GEORGE D. HAMILTON LOT
23, BLOCK 5, CARVER NO. 2 ADDITION, UPON THE PAYMENT OF $1,100 CASH CON-
SIDERATION FOR SAID PARCEL, SUBJECT TO THE TWO-YEAR REDEMPTION PERIOD, A COPY
OF EACH OF SAID CONVEYANCES BEING ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBITS "A" AND
"B", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10576
APPROPRIATING $300 OUT OF THE NO. 291 PARK BOND FUND FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES
OF HAROLD CARR IN CONNECTION WITH BAYFRONT PARKSITE NO. 2, PARCEL NO, 18,
APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 291-70-8, BAYFRONT OPEN SPACE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present and voting
"Aye".
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly
adjourned at 5:55 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 1971.