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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 12, 1972
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Ronnie Sizemore
Mayor Pro Tem Charles A. Bonniwell
Commissioners:
Roberto Bosquez, M.Q.
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 Rabbi Arthur Morgenstern of Bnai Israel Synagogue.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 29, 1971, were approved
as presented to the Council.
Mayor Sizemore presented Certificates of Appreciation to retiring City employees as
follows: Homer Charters, 19 years in the Park & Recreation Department, Golf Division;
Irene Anglin, 17 years, Library; Santiago Saenz, 15 years Street Department; Mary Elliff,
22 years in the Public Utilities Department; Rafael Soto, 24 years in the Water Department,
Filtration Division; Paul E. Jones, 17 years in the Water Department, Filtration Division;
Norberto Villarreal, 21 years in Maintenance Department at City Hall; Fortunato Mendiola,
17 years in the Street Department; W. H. Hill, 17 years in the Water Department; J. F. Ash,
26 years, Maintenance Department; J. C. Elliott, 26 years in the Sanitation Department;
Eristeo Espinosa, 12 years in Park & Recreation Department - Coliseum; Pablo Sosa, 19 years
in the Sanitation Deportment; and Jesus C. Lopez, 26 years in Park & Recreation. The employees
were introduced and commended by their respective department heads and supervisors.
Mayor Sizemore announced the issuance of a proclamation designating the week of
January 16 through 22, 1972, as JAYCEE WEEK.
Mayor Sizemore recognized and welcomed a group of foreign students who have been
touring points of interest in the City as part of their work at St. John's University, Collegeville,
Minnesota. Mr. Charles Kaler, official of National Youth Council, and Mrs. James Albright,
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a local host, introduced the following students: Richard S. LaValley, U.S.A., Bruce
Keifenheim, U.S.A.; Eddie Lee, Hong Kong; Betty Biome, U.S.A.; Nelly Herber,
Switzerland; Karin Piotrowski, U.S.A.; Trung Ngoc TU, Vietnam; David J. Dagat,
Nigeria; Philip Leung, Hong Kong; and Joseph Wong, Hong Kong.
Mayor Sizemore announced the public hearing for annexation by contract
between the City and the Saratoga Land Company et al, of 405.452 acres of land.
City Manager reviewed the background of the proposed annexation and
pointed out the area on the map as being along Saratoga Boulevard, on both sides
of Everhart and both sides of Weber, and being those areas on which a public hearing
was held September 8, 1971, for consideration of a Text Amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance dealing with a provision of automatically zoning territory of areas "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District when annexed to the City until a permanent zoning is
established, at which time the Council agreed upon this zoning plan. He explained
that this public hearing is being held in compliance with the State Law governing this
type of annexation. He stated a certain timetable is to be followed, and that the
owners have indicated that they intend to develop the land according to the plan
presented. He stated that storm sewer facilities have been partially paid for by the
developers and the outlying areas by the City; explained the agreement for sanitary
sewers and public water supply and water mains to be extended by the developers. He
stated that the ordinance presented December 22, 1971, was reconsidered because the
description contained in that ordinance did not include the streets.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing annexation proposal.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the hearing be
closed, and that an ordinance be brought forward within the timetable of not less
than ten days, instituting the annexation by contract.
Mayor Sizemore called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the City
Manager's Reports, Items "a" through "g" be accepted, and that the requests and
recommendations be granted and approved as follows:
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a. That a contract be awarded to Carrier Air Conditioning Company of San Antonio,
for replacement of an Evaporator Tube Bundle in the air conditioning unit at International
Airport, on the basis of their low bid of $8,500.00; ;Bids were received from two firms.)
b. That the contract for the construction of minor storm sewer improvements along
Ocean Drive be awarded to Arnold Utility Contracting Company for $36,824.24; and that
an appropriation of $40,000.00 to cover the contract and related expenses be author:zed;
c. That outdated sections of the City Code be repealed as follows: (1) Sections
37-25 to 37-37 - the old auto -car or trailer ordinance now replaced by provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance and the Building Code; and (2) Sections 30-10 thru 30-12 relating to
blowing train whistles on Corpus Christi Beach,, the tracks having been removed from the
residential and commercial areas on the Beach;
d. That the City enter into an agreement with Oso Bay Limited, Developers of
Pharaoh Valley, Carriage Park Townhouse East, whereby the developer will construct a 15"
sanitary sewer main rather than an 8" line in McArdle Road, and the City will reimburse the
developer $5,925.00 for its share of oversize and overdepth; and that an appropriation of
$5,925.00, including $374.50 for engineering be authorized; (Bonds for this project were
voted in 1967 for a lift station and sewer main along McArdle from Anchor Harbor and South
Bay Addition to Rodd Field Road - the line is 1410 feet of approximately 6,000 feet of line
to be constructed)
e. That the plans and specifications for the improvements to the Corpus Christi
Municipal Marina, Phase I (building work), including the construction of restroom facilities,
remodeling the transformer building, enlarging the concession stand at the Peoples Street
T -Head, remodeling the transformer building at the Lawrence Street T -Head, construction of
a bait stand, remodeling of the restrooms and transformer building at the L -Head, be approved,
and bids be received February 2, 1972;
f. That a public hearing be held on February 2, 1972, at 3:30 p.m., on the following
zoning applications:
(1) Marshall W. Pearce - from "R -1B" to "B-4", on the south right-of-way line of
Knickerbocker Street, east of Laguna Shores Drive;
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(2) Robert A. Kessler - from "R -1B" to "B-1", on the southeast corner of Glenoak
and Flour Bluff Drives;
(3) Allied Specialty Company - from "F -R" to "1-2", north right-of-way line of
Wooldridge Road east of South Staples Street;
g. That the City Manager be authorized to execute documents necessary to apply
for a Federal Grant under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, Public Law 89-117
as amended, for Storm Sewer Improvements in Mayfield-Starlite area, Kostoryz Road from
Padre Island Drive to Saratoga, Norton Street and Matlock Street, at an estimated construction
cost of $650,719.00 with the Federal Government providing approximately 50% of the cost or
$325,359.00.
City Manager Townsend presented a recommendation that a contract be authorized with
IBM for the rental of expanded computer facilities at a cost of $7,569 per month plus
approximately $2,000 of one time costs for system services to assist with the transition. He
explained that this monthly cost is less than the amount previously approved for RCA in the
contract authorized in the spring of 1971 and cancelled on October 13, 1971, after RCA
announced that it would no longer be manufacturing computers; that the proposal by IBM
was considered the second best proposal by the consultants, Touche, Ross and Company, who
were employed to assist in the evaluation of proposals; that IBM can deliver the computer in
March, which will place the City in a position of running all of its present programs on the
new equipment by the end of 1972; that after additional program design for the police
information system, probably through the use of a consultant, the City will be ready to place
the police information system on line and at that time, will need to further expand the disc
and processor storage capacity of this system.
Immediately prior to this presentation a voluminous assemblage of background
information was furnished the Council by Assistant City Manager Archie Walker.
Motion by Bonniwell,seconded by Lozano and passed, that the foregoing recommendation
be tabled to afford the Council an opportunity to review the background information presented.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of the proposal of the Marina
Board to place a dry boat storage facility on the L -Head, generally in the area of the old
Heliport with construction of a chainlink fence around the facility so that boats can be left
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there in a relative secure state. He explained that the proposal was presented to the Council
on October 6, 1971, at which time bids were authorized to be received October 26, 1971;
that specification problems had developed and bids were not received at that time. Mr.
Townsend presented a sketch of an alternate proposal of the area involved. He stated that
the plans and specifications are now ready and that bids can be received February 1, 1972.
Mr. Dudley Foy, attorney, 336 Meldo Park, appeared stating he was speaking as a
private citizen in opposition to the proposed dry boat storage facility on the L -Head, stating
he felt the proposal was unwise and not in the interest of the general public; that the existing
boat ramp is the only one in the Bayfront Area and is used extensively by the public; that
the proposed facility would hamper persons launching and recovering their boats; would be a
deterrent for sightseers; that parking would be stymied, pointing out that the right combination
of weather and weekends results in congested areas, and that 35 to 40 minutes is required for
launching at the present time. He stated that it was his opinion that instead of destroying
the only launching facility we have, the City should be building additional ramps. He stated
he did not feel the facility in the southern part of the City would relive the problem downtown
because of the weather factor, stating that most boatmen and water skiers have to be within
sheltered waters. He stated his main objection is that the ramps would not be used by the
general public and that sailboat owners would be given an advantage over power boat owners.
Mr. Ben Marks, 434 Delaine, speaking as a private citizen, spoke in opposition to
the proposed dry boat facility, stating that he agreed with the objections pointed out by
Mr. Foy, and that until other facilities are made available, this proposed plan should not
be adopted. He commented that he is afraid that the City is being attracted by the fees
rather than the needs of the general public whose taxes have constructed the facility.
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Mayor Sizemore pointed out that the Council is trying to/with the Parks and Wildlife
Association to build more ramps, including parking facilities, in the southern part of the City;
that the recommendation came from the Marina Board and is not necessarily a recommendation
of the Staff, and that the revenue factor had not entered into the proposal.
Dr. Jack McKemie, 235 Oleander, proponent of the proposed boat storage facility,
stated that a large amount of money was not being risked; that the facility would be amortized
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and paid off in two years, and if at any time the City finds the fence objectionable, it could
be removed without any loss; that he is not in agreement as to the alleged congestion; stating
that the only congestion now is the old boats whibb should be hauled off. He stated that the
sailboats which will be involved will use electric hoists which will not congest the ramps. He
re-emphasized that the area will be for rent on a first come first served basis; that he feels the
area will be benefitted by encouraging sailboat activities from the standpoint of tourist
attraction and providing sports activities for young people.
spoke in opposition,
Mr. Dick Nichols, 4101 Schanen,/ stating that from his own personal experience he
feels the parking situation would become more of a problem than now, and that the space is
inadequate.
Mr..W. H. Stahl, 4901 Kostoryz, spoke in opposition claiming that the City was
spending too much money for the benefit of the effluent population and not enough on the poor.
Motion by Stark that the recommendation of the Marina Board be accepted, and that
the Staff be authorized to advertise for bids for construction of the proposed dry boat storage
facility on the L -Head according to the alternate plan as presented by the City Manager.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed, Stark voting "Nay", that the
proposal to construct a dry boat storage facility on the L -Head, be tabled until a more
acceptable plan is presented.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item of Zoning Application #1171-10,
Santa Fe Land Company, on which a public hearing was held December 22, 1971, tabled for
further discussion of the problems of setback lines, discussed further January 5, 1972, and
tabled pending return of Mayor Sizemore.
Mr. Paul Hamon, 4221 Avalon, stated that it is impossible for the applicant to
construct the proposed building unless the requested "B-5" is granted, and that "B-4" would
not be acceptable because of the setback requirements.
City Manager Townsend stated that the applicant had not been contacted by the Staff
as to whether or not they are prepared to accept lesser zoning, but that this could be done if
the Council so desired.
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The possibility of deed restrictions was discussed, and it was pointed out that the
property could be deed restricted to control the setbacks and signs.
The motion by Gonzales, seconded by Lozano that the recommendation of the Planning
Commission be concurred in for approval of "B-5" zoning was withdrawn.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gonzales and passed, that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission not be concurred in and that Application #1171-10, Santa Fe Land
Company, for change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District and "B-4" General
Business District to "B-5" Primary Business District on all of Block III, Ocean View Addition,
located in the 1300 Block of Santa Fe Street, be denied, but in lieu thereof a Special Permit
be granted with signs limited to "B-4" regulations on the entire tract, and that an ordinance
be brought forward effectuating the Special Permit subject to an approved site plan.
City Manager Townsend presented the pending item relative to the proposed amendment
to the text of the Zoning Ordinance establishing a final date of acceptance of plats with
5,000 square foot lots, on which a joint public hearing of the Planning Commission and the
Council was held January 11, 1972, and as a result of that meeting the Planning Commission
forwarded to the Council the following recommendation:That Article 27 of the Zoning Ordinance
be amended to read: "27-3.05.02 In any subdivision that has been finally platted by action of
the Planning Commission prior to January 5, 1972, which includes lots of less than 6,000
square feet but no less than 5,000 square feet in area, a single-family dwelling may be
erected provided the required lot width and yard regulations are observed."
Mr. Sam Crecelius, 241 Bayridge, developer of Star Crest No. 2, which contains
91 lots, appeared and urged that the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning
Commission of January 11.
Commissioner Stark stated that in view of the need for housing, the undue need to
force developers to replat, and thus denying citizens of Corpus Christi the needed medium
priced housing, and in view of the fact that there are so few of these lots which fall in the
5,000 foot category, he would favor adopting the recommendation.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Lozano, Gonzales, Bonniwell, Bosquez, and Branch
voting "Nay" that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, establishing
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the date of January 5, 1972, as final date of acceptance of plats with 5,000 square foot lots.
Mayor Sizemore declared the motion had failed for lack of sufficient affirmative votes.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be amended changing the recommended date of January 5, 1972, to
July 21, 1971, and that Article 27 of the Zoning Ordinance be amended as follows:
"27-3.06.02 In any subdivision that has been finally platted by action of the
Planning Commission prior to July 21st, 1971 which includes lots of Tess
than 6,000 square feet but no less than 5,000 square feet in area, a
single-family dwelling may be erected provided the required lot width
and yard regulations are observed."
ORDINANCE NO. 10655
REDECLARING, UNDER ART. 5890e, V.A.C.S., TEXAS AND ARTICLE 1175, V.A.C.S.,
TEXAS AND FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY -HUD CONTRACTOF 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, Gonzales, Lozano, and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10656
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4168, PASSED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 23, 1955, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AS
THE PLATTING ORDINANCE BY DELETING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF SO AS TO
DELETE THE PROVISION FOR LOTS OF 5,000 SQUARE FEET IN THAT AREA SOUTH OF
AGNES AND WEST OF PORT AVENUE; PROVIDING THAT LOTS PLATTED PRIOR TO THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED IN VIOLATION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the follow-
ing vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark, present
and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO, 10657
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH 050 BAY
LIMITED, DEVELOFERS OF PHARAOH VALLEY, CARRIAGE PARK TOWNHOUSE EAST,
FOR PARTICIPATION IN OVERSIZING AND EXTRA DEPTH FOR A SANITARY SEWER
LINE IN MCARDLE ROAD ACCORDING TO THE MASTER PLAN; APPROPRIATING OUT
OF THE SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND, NO. 250, THE SUM OF $5,925, OF WHICH
$5,530.50 IS FOR OVERSIZING AND EXTRA DEPTH, AND $394.50 IS FOR ENGINEERING,
ALL APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 250-67-54; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwel I, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 10658
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ARNOLD
UTILITY CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF OCEAN DRIVE MINOR
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING $40,000 OF WHICH $31,500 IS OUT
OF NO. -220 STREET BOND FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO, 220-70-126,
$28,999.09 BEING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $2,500.91 BEING FOR
CONTINGENCIES AND RELATED EXPENSES, AND $8,500 IS FROM THE NO. 295
STORM SEWER BOND FUND, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO, 295-70-75, $7,825.15
BEING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $674.85 BEING FOR CONTIN-
GENCIES AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwel I, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO, 10659
REPEALING SECTIONS 6, 7, AND 8, ORDINANCE NO. 3824, APPEARING AS
SECTIONS 30-10, 30-11 AND 30-12, RESPECTIVELY, OF CORPUS CHRISTI CITY
COE, 1958, PERTAINING TO TRAIN WHISTLES IN THENORTH BEACH AREA OF THE
CITY; 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. 10660
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 786, APPEARING AS SECTIONS 37-25 THROUGH 37-37,
INCLUSIVE, OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CITY CODE, 1958, PERTAINING TO REGULATION
OF AUTOMOBILE TOURIST COURTS AND TOURIST COURTS, COTTAGES AND HOUSE
CARS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the
following vote: Sizemore, Bonniwell, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, LozanoandS`ark,
present and voting "Aye".
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RESOLUTION NO. 10661
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR A FEDERAL GRANT
UNDER THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1965, PUBLIC LAW 89-117
AS AMENDED, AND TO SIGN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO
COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN STORM SEWER MAINS AND COLLECTOR
FACILITIES INCLUDING MAYFIELD DRIVE-STARLITE LANE AREA, KOSTORYZ ROAD FROM
PADRE ISLAND DRIVE TO SARATOGA BLVD., NORTON STREET AND MATLOCK STREET,
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, Bonniwel I, Bosquez, Branch, Gonzales, Lozano and Stark,
present and voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION NO. 10662
EXPRESSING THE OPPOSITION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO H.R. 10924,
CURRENTLY PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS WHICH IS A BILL TO AMEND
THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED, TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ANY PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY ENGAGED IN CHARTER
BUS OPERATIONS OUTSIDE THE URBAN AREA WITHIN WHICH IT PROVIDES MASS
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE; FINDING THAT THE PASSAGE OF SAID BILL IS AGAINST
THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY; DIRECTING THE
CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THIS DISTRICT'S
CONGRESSMAN AND TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND
CURRENCY; 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".
Mayor Sizemore called for petitions or information from the audience on matters not
scheduled on the agenda.
Mr. Robert Waycoff, 117 Cheyenne, appeared speaking in behalf of AL Dyer, and
stated that he and Mr. Dyer had talked with Attorney General Crawford Martin regarding
the City's enforcement of the ordinance prohibiting bingo games, and were advised that the
laws against gambling, including bingo games, will be enforced. Mr. Waycoff stated that
they had indicated that officers would be in Corpus Christi sometime this month for the purpose
of locating these illegal operations. He stated that they would also pursue the enforcement
of the law regarding BB guns in the City which he stated is not being enforced.
Mr. Waycoff was advised of the City's established procedure for presenting complaints,
and was asked to follow this procedure.
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Mr. Travis Smith, 433 Wilma, appeared and requested that the City authorize
purchase, through the Tree ForestServices, a variety of seedling trees, which he stated
are available at lower prices than other larger trees which the City has purchased. He
suggested varities including Pine, Sycamore, Liveoak, Chinese Elms, etc. which he stated
will withstand hurricane winds better than some of the trees current) grown in the City.
He presented snapshots of some of these trees, some of which were taken in his owr. yard.
He stated that he had given the Park Department some 2,000 seedling trees some time ago,
but that they had been allowed to die.
City Manager Townsend explained that because of the size of the seedling trees,
they had not received the proper attention, but that Mr. Smith's suggestion would be given
consideration.
Following a brief recess, Mayor Sizemore called the meeting to order and announced
the Council would conduct the scheduled'public hearings on five zoning applications.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1271-3, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E.
Sliger, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment
House District on all of Lots 1 & 2, Block 6, Del Mar Addition, located at 1739 Second Street.
He explained that the request had been heard by the Planning Commission December 7, 1971,
and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied but in lieu thereof
"A-1" Apartment House District be approved on the basis that it would be consistent with the
Staff's study and recommendation to the Commission of this entire area, and is a step forward
in planning before zoning, instead of zoning with no planning. He stated the Staff concurred
in this recommendation, that the 20 per cent rule is in effect, but that no one had appeared
at the hearing to speak in opposition.
No one spoke in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Branch and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #1271-3, Mr. & Mrs. Robert E.
Sliger, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment
House District, on all of Lots 1 & 2, Block 6, Del Mar Addition, be denied, but in lieu
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thereof, "A-1" Apartment House District be approved, and that an ordinance be brought
forward effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1271-4, Paul. Ramon,, for change
of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on
allof Lots B-1, B-2, and the remaining portion of Lot .B and Lot C, Boulevard Acres,
located in the 3000 Block of South Padre Island Drive. He explained that the request was
heard by the Planning Commission December 7, 1971, and forwarded to the Council with
the recommendation that the request be approved as requested as it will allow the developer
to utilize the property more efficiently. The Staff concurred in this recommendation.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #1271-4, Paul Hamon, for
change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business
District on all of Lots B-1, B-2, and the remaining portion of Lot B and Lot C, Boulevard
Acres, be approved, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1271-5, Wm. A. Lenox, for change
of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District, on
all of Lots 21 & 22, Block 1, Naval Center, located in the 300 Block of Anchor Street. He
explained that the request was heard by the Planning Commission December 7, 1971, and
forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved as o buffer between
the "B-4" business zoning and the "R -1B" residential zoning, and that the Staff concurred
in this recommendation.
No one spoke in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Bonniwell and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be concurred in and that Application #1271-5, Wm. A. Lenox, for
change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District,
on all of Lots 21 & 22, Block 1, Naval Center, be approved as requested, and that an ordinance
be brought forward effectuating the change.
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City Manager Townsend presented Application #1271-7, Bishop Thomas Drury, for
change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling
District, on all of Lots 2 and 3, and the northwest 1/2 of Lot 4, Block 2, Southland Estates,
located in the 2900 Block of Sokol Drive. He stated that the request was heard by the
Planning Commission December 7, 1971, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation
that the request be denied on the basis that the Commission should be consistent since it has
been recommended for denial on two previous applications, and because of the traffic problem
and lack of sidewalks and curbs and gutters. He stated the Staff's recommendation was for
approval on the basis that this proposed project would be developed with duplexes which means
there will be two single-family dwellings brought together by a common wall; would reduce
the lot size to 5,500 square feet as compared to the other project of 6,000 square feet and
provide more open space. Mr. Townsend stated the 20 per cent rule is not in effect.
Mr. Ralph Bennett, architect representing the applicant, spoke in opposition to the
recommendation of the Planning Commission. He stated that the recommendation for denial
was on the basis that the request had been denied on two previous occasions, and pointed out
that this was incorrect, that the two previous applications had been for "A-1" Apartment House
District, and not the requested "R-2" Two-family Dwelling classification. He also pointed out
that the two previous applications for "A-1" zoning would have permitted 21 units per acre,
and that the requested "R-2" only permits 14 units per acre. He stated they were asking for
8-1/2 units per acre. Mr. Bennett stated the other reason for the Commission's denial was
based on traffic problems and lack of sidewalks, curbs and gutters. He pointed out that these
improvements have been included in a bond issue, and that drainage facilities are under
construction. He described the development, stating that it is proposed to be built through
the 236 Housing Program for low-income families at lower interest rates; that the units would
be rented, and that he felt that it would enhance the neighborhood. He presented colored
slides of a similar project which is under construction in Robstown which he explained has
more density than the proposed project.
Others speaking in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
endorsing the presentation made by Mr. Bennett, were: Mr, Dan Pugh, Director of the
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Community Development Corporation; Mr. Jessie Riojas, President of St. Vincent de Paul
Society; Mr. Enrique Pantoja, 1826 Glenfield, member of St. Vincent de Paul Society;
and Monsignor Wm. Kinlough, Pastor of Precious Blood Parish. Monsignor Kinlough stated
that there were factors present when the first two applications were denied which are no
longer present. He stated they not only feel a responsibility for housing of persons in this
area but are conscious of a need to provide certain social services and a chance to improve
their status in life. He pointed out the close proximity of schools and shopping centers, and
stated the occupants of the proposed housing project will not be limited to any particular class
of people, and that the church buildings and meeting rooms will be available for use of the
residents.
Mr. Jack Kelso, 525 North Tancahua, attorney representing St. Vincent de Paul
Society, spoke in opposition to the recommenddtion of the Planning Commission. He pointed
out reasons for selection of this particular site, stating that it is not a segregated area; that
an underground drainage system has been installed along Richter Street and one being installed
along Sokol Drive which will relieve the drainage problem. He explained that the property
would be owned by Bishop Drury and that the Church has a contract to purchase subject to the
requested zoning; that the housing project would be operated under the sponsorship of the
St. Vincent de Paul Society, would pay City taxes, and will have 100 per cent FHA guarantee.
He stated he did not feel this project would create a traffic problem.
No one spoke in favor of the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Branch and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be overruled, that the recommendation of the Staff be concurred in, and
that Application #1271-7, Bishop Thomas Drury, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District on all of Lots 2 and 3, and the northwest
1/2 of Lot 4, Block 2, Southland Estates, be approved, and that an ordinance be brought forward
effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #1171-7, Herbert Alexander, for change
of zoning an TRACT A, from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House
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District, being all of Lot 1, Block 2, Stoddart -Smith Subdivision, Unit 01 and a 6.3 -acre
area out of Lot 9, Section 49, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts; and TRACT B,
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, being
all of Lot 12, Block 2, Lots 1 through 6, Block 3, Stoddart -Smith Subdivision, Unit 01 and
a 4.6 -acre area out of Lot 9, Section 49, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, both
tracts located inthe 2100 Block of Waldron Road. Mr. Townsend explained that the request
was heard by the Planning Commission November 23, 1971, and forwarded to the Council
with the recommendation that '.'A-2" zoning be approved on TRACT A; and that the request
for "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on TRACT B be denied, but in lieu thereof "A-1"
Apartment House District be approved. The basis for the Commission's recommendation on
TRACT B, was that they felt granting "B-1" along Waldron Road would "open the door" to
business zoning along this street to Flour Bluff Senior High School at Purdue Road. Mr. Town-
send stated that the Staff recommended that "R-2" be granted on TRACT A, because the density
allowed in this district is designed primarily for high-rise in close proximity to the downtown
area and the "R-2" would be a good transition between the TRACT B to the east and single-
family proposed to the west; and recommended that "A-1" be granted on TRACT B, because
approving "B-1" would only add to the proliferation of businesses along Waldron Road and
would be a detriment to the residential development in the immediate area.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Branch and passed, that the recommendation of
the Planning Commission be overruled and the recommendation of the Staff be concurred in
on TRACT "A" of Application 01171-7, Herbert Alexander, and that the 'request for change
of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District,
being all of Lot 1, Block 2, Stoddart -Smith Subdivision, Unit #1 and a 6.3 -acre area out
of Lot 9, Section 49, Flour Bluff & Encino! Farm & Garden Tracts, be denied, but in lieu
thereof, "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District be granted; that the recommendations of the
Staff and Planning Commission be concurred in on TRACT B, and the request for change of
zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District, to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District,
being all of Lot 12, Block 2, Lots 1 through 6, Block 3, Stoddart -Smith Subdivision, Unit 01
and a 4.6 -acre area out of Lot 9, Section 49, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts,
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be denied, but in lieu thereof "A-1" Apartment House District be granted, and that an
ordinance be brought forward effectuating the changes.
Motion by Bonniwell, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the resignation of
Mr. John Waller as member and chairman of the Planning Commission be accepted with
regrets, and that a resolution be prepared expressing gratitude for his services.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly
adjourned at 5:20 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 1972.