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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/04/1972 - Special11111 MUf,—: 11111 MINUTE CITY OP CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING PREENWQOD BRANCH LIBRARY October 4, 1972 7:30 P. M. PRESENT: Mayor Ronnie Sizemore Mayor PTO Tem Chas, 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 Senior Assistant City Attorney Michael May City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Ronnie Sizemore called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., October 4, 1972, et Greenwood Branch Library, 4044 Greenwood Drive. He asked that it be noted that all members of the Council and required Charter officers were present to conduct a valid meeting. Mayer Sizemore noted that an informal meeting had been held at 6:30 immediately preceding this meeting et which time Director of Engineering Services James K, Lontos and his Staff conducted a question and answer session with interested persons regarding street improvements and assessments for Greenwood Drive and West Point Road Improvement Project which is the subject of this hearing. City Manager Townsend explained the purpose of the hearing was to comply with the statutes regarding paving assessments and explained the procedure to be followed, Hp stated that Sr. Assistant City Attorney Michael May would conduct the hearing. Mr. May stated that testimony will be heard from the Director of Engineering Services, and evaluation testimony from a real estate appraiser to substantiate the assessments which appear on the assessment roll, and that this hearing is to form a basis on which the Council, acting as a legislative body, will determine or establish the assessments on the abutting properties. Director of Engineering Services James K. Lontos was interrogated as to his occupation, time of residence in the City; formal qualifications and familiarity with the subject project. He presented the plans for the proposed improvements, explained the nature, extent and specifications, and pointed out the locations on the map. He explained that there are some 60 parcels of land involved on bot!, side$ of the streets on Greenwood Drive from South Padre Island Drive to }Lorne Road, and West Point Road from Greenwood Drive to Columbia Street; that Minutes Special Council Meeting October 4, 1972 . 7:30 p,m. Page 2 • the total contract price shown on the preliminary assessment roll is $520,765.94; the total estimated assessments are $137,527.40; and the total cost to the City is $383,238.54. Mr, Lontos pointed out that the total assessments have been amended to reflect deletion of sidewalks on parcels identified on the assessment roll a$ Items Nos. 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46 and 47. He stated it had been determined that there are existing sidewalks on these properties and that credit bad not been given on the preliminary assessment roll, Mr. Lontos explained that the assess- ment rates have been determined by taking the unit prices used in the low bid submitted by Surtax Constructors and applying these to the front footage of the abutting properties in accordance with the assessment policy. Members of the audience were given an opportunity to question Mr. Lontos relative to the plana and specifications. Questions were answered relative to the time allowed for payment and interest charged; timetable for construction; provisions for drainage and storm sewers; alignment of sidewalks in cases where property extends out into the street; and ingress and egress during construction. Mr. Lontos stated that construction is expected to begin the latter part of this year and that 185 working days will be allowed for completion; that pays nts will be distributed over a 60 -month period at 6k percent interest; that there are provisions for storm sewers and that the streets will be lowered and drainage problems will be improved as a result of the improvements; that in cases where the property extends out into the street, the property wi11 be purchased from the owner in Order tQ align the sidewalks; and that ingress and egress will be provided during cvnstruotion. Mr. Harold Carr testified as to his identity as a real estate appraiser, time of residence in the City of Corpus Christi, occupation, experience as an appraiser of all types of teal estate, residential, commercial, vacant and rural, his present occupation as a real estate broker, and familiarity with the subject project. He stated that he had examined each and every parcel; that there are nO ;.;see€ularly shaped lets which would significantly affect the assessment; that in his opinion each parcel of land would be enhanced in value as a result of the • Minutes Special Council Meeting October 4, 1972 - 7:30 P.M. Page 3 improvements at least to the extent of the assessments with the exception of the following; Item 31, Alen Gonzales, Lot 12, Section D, paisley's Subdivision of Hoffman Tract. He stated this is a 40 -acre vacant tract of unimproved land, and there is sone question as to its highest and best use; that at the north corner at Gollihar at least 400 feet might be zoned for business, and it would be his recommendation that the $4.75 rate be applied on all this frontage except the north 400 feet. Item 0Q, Cliff Maus Village, Lot 1, Cliff Maus Villate. Mr. Carr stated that on the north side of West Point Road in Cliff Maus Village there is some question as to whether or not that property would be enhanced in value as a result of the improvements. He stated there are existing sidewalks all the way from East Padre Island Drive tp West Padre Island Drive with the exception of one parcel; that this sidewalk is on private property, and he does not feel another sidewalk ten feet from the existing one would be of any benefit. City Mana8er Townsend stated that this had been discussed with the owner, and he had indicated .it would be to his advantage to have a secondary sidewalk, and had advised that he would give the Staff something in writing to this effect so that this could be considered further. Mr. Bill Neyland spoke on behalf of Mrs. Eleanor W. Faltinson, Lot 1, Lyle Subdivision Annex, Item 015, and stated his client is a widow and had sold a portion of this property to the City and has approximately 308 feet of frontage on Gollihar Street. He stated that if he could be assured that this property could be zoned for business, then they would have no objection to the assess - manta. He was given relative assurance that this proAerty would be zoned for business when applied for. Mr, Neyiand stated they would promptly apply for business zoning, Mr. Richard Hatch spoke on behalf of Mr. 'Harry Weisman et al, Lot 11, Lyles Subdivision, item #17, and Harry Weisman and Joe Roscoe, Lot 7, Lyles h,. -Ce ^,`Ji -,?,on, Item 018, and questioned if the same condition exists on these two tracts a$ on the north 4Q0 feet of the 40 -acts tract of land of the Juan Gonzales Tract (Item #31), on which Mr. Carr recommended an adjustment, stating that it would appear the assessments should be the same. • • Minutes Special Council Meeting October 47 1972, 7:30 p.m. Page 4 Mr, Carr stated it was his opinion that the highest and best use of the Weisman and Roscoe tracts would be for apartment use, or other than resi- dential, and based on this, it was his opinion that they would be enhanced in value at least to the amount of the assessments, Mr. Hatch stated his main concern was on the installation of sidewalks, that he had no objection to sidewalks or the assessments, that this tract is large and undeveloped, and that when it is developed, it will be necessary to tear up the sidewalk, He suggested that an arrangement be worked out whereby the con- struction of the sidewalks be postponed for a reasonable length of time, and the owner would be willing to enter into any reasonable agreement with the City to pay for the sidewalks at such time as the:property is developed. Commissioner Branch pointed out that Greenwood Park and Swimming Pool will be ready for use soon and It would appear the sidewalks would be needed for use of children going to and from the 1111AC Village. Mr. Batch stated it would seem more logical that the pedestrian traffic to the swimming pool would be through the park rather than by way of the street. Mr. John Haas, appeared representing Juan Gonzales, Lot 12, Section D, Paisley's Subdivision of the Roffman Tract, and stated this property is presently in receivership and that he did not know for how long. He requested that they have an opportunity to make a proposal after he confers with the owners to determine if they are willing to dead restrict the north 400 feet of the tract for single-family use, City Manager Townsend stated the Staff had concurred with the recommenda- tion of M. Carr and a blanket recommendation on all the vacant tracts would be made if the owners are willing to deed restrict the land to single. -family use, the assessments will -be adjusted, accordingly.,, Mr, Townsend read a letter from Mr. Buford Nicholson, Lot 1, Section 5, Bohemian Colony Lards, Item #2A, which stated that this tract will be developed for single-family use, and that his attorney will prepare and file deed restric- Cions t? th::,s effect. No one else appeared to be heard in connection with the proposed streF;t improvements, • Minutes Special Council Meeting October 4, 1972. 2:3Q p.rn, Page 5 Motion by Stark, seconded by Bosquez and passed, that the hearing be closed, and the assyssments for Greenwood Drive and West Point Road Street Improvements, be taken under advisement. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Special Meeting was adjourned at 8;45 p.m., October 4, 1972.