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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/23/1973 - SpecialMINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING August 23, 1973 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff Commissioners: Rev. Harold T. Branch Ricardo Gonzalez Gabe Lozano, Sr. J. Howard Stark Deputy City Manager James K. Lontos City Attorney James R. Riggs City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, stating the purpose of the special meeting was to hold public hearings on zoning applications and any other business as may properly come be ore the Council. He explained the procedure to be followed and asked that it be noted that a quorum of the Council was present to conduct a valid meeting. Deputy City Manager James K. Lontos, acting in the absence of City Manager Townsend, asked Senior City Planner Larry Wenger to present the zoning cases. Mr. Wenger presented Application #573-5, Robert J. Mirabal & Richard Garza, for change of zoning from "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District on Lots 9 thru 17, Block C, Bonita Addition, located on the northwest corner of Eighteenth and Isabel Streets. The request was heard by the Planning Commission May 1, 197.3 and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied but in lieu thereof a special permit be granted according to a site plan approved by the Commission July 10, 1973. The Planning and Urban Development Staff's recommendation was that the request be denied, pointing out that most of the surrounding properties are developed with duplexes and the 25 units which would be permitted under the "A-2" as requested would create too great a density, and the present "R-2" zoning would accommodate 10 units which is sufficient due to theexisting facilities. Mr. Wenger stated the applicants had indicated the special permit would be acceptable. No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Tom Gonzales 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 Application #573-5, Robert J. Mirabal & Richard Garza, for change of zoning from "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District, on Lots 9 thru 17, Block C, Bonita Addition, be denied but 1 • Minutes Special Council Meeting August 23, 1973 Page 2 in lieu thereof a special permit be granted according to a site plan approved by the Commission July 10, 1973. Mr. Wenger presented Application #573-15, Jose L. Guerra, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-4" General Business District on Lot 7, Block 10, Paul Court, located on the southeast corner of Comanche and Mexico Streets. The request was heard by the Planning Commission May 29, 1973, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied but in lieu thereof a special permit be approved for the establishment of an electrical shop according to the site plan approved July 10, 1973 subject to the sign regulations of the "B -I" Neighborhood Business District, and the Staff recommended denial on the basis that it would constitute spot zoning in an area well maintained as single-family dwellings that need protection from incompatible land uses that would tend to depreciate the neighborhood. He explained that this had been a non -conforming use forseveralyears, and that a previous attempt had been made to change the zoning from "A-2" back to "R -1B" and that most of the neighborhood was very much opposed to it. Mr. Lontos stated that one letter had been received since the Commission hearing indicating approval of the requested change. No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion. Mr. Jose L. Guerra, owner and applicant, stated the building or. the property is in use at the present time as a small grocery store, but that this business will be discontinued if the request is granted. Mr. Guerra was asked if he was aware that there would be a fence requirement, and he stated he was aware of the fence, and stated there was at this time a chainlink fence covered by shrubbery. Mr. Guerra was advised to meet with Mr. Lontos' staff to work out specifications of the fence. Motion by Stark,seconded by T. Gonzales and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Lozano, seconded by Tom Gonzales and passed, that the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission be concurred in. and Application #573-15, Jose L. - Guerra, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-4" General Business District, on Lot 7, Block 10, Paul Court, located on the southeast corner of Comanche and Mexico Streets, be denied, but in lieu thereof a special permit be approved for the establishment of an electrical shop according to the site plan approved July 10, 1.973 subject to the sign regulations of the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the special permit. • • Minutes Special Council Meeting August 23, 1973 Page •3 Mr. Wenger presented Application #773-1, Saratoga Land Company, for change of zoning on Tract A (0.86 Acres) from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District, and Tract B (2.05 Acres), from "R -1B" One - family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District; both tracts in Lots 3 and 4, Section 5, Flour Bluff and-Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located south of Meandering Lane. The request was heard by the Planning Commission July 10, 1973, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved, and the Staff concurred in this recommendation on the basis that this small strip of land should be zoned to conform to the existing zoning adjacent to the west which would be more compatible zoning adjacent to the church. No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion. Motion by Tom Gonzales, seconded by Lozano 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 Application #773-1, Saratoga Land Company for change of zoning on Tract A (0.86 acres), from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District, and Tract B (2.05 acres), from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Two-family Dwelling District, both tracts in Lots 3 and 4, Section 5, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, be approved and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. Mr. Lontos reported that written notice had been received from the applicant of Application #773-2, H. E. Savoy requesting that it be withdrawn. Mr. Wenger presented Application #773-4, H. E. Butt Grocery Company, for change of zoning from "R-18" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on approximately 12.01 acres out of Lot 8, Section 4, Bohemian Colony Lands, located on the northeast corner of South Padre Island Drive and Greenwood Drive. The request was heard by the Planning Commission July 10, 1973, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved as submitted, and the Staff con- curred with this recommendation on the basis the property is located at a major intersection, which was established for use by past comprehensive plans. No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion. • Minutes Special Council Meeting August 23, 1973 Page 4 Motion by Tom Gonzales, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be. closed. Gonzalez Motion by Stark, seconded by Ricardo/and passed, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #773-4, H. E. Butt Grocery Company, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District, to "B-4" General Business District, on approximately 12.01 acres out of Lot 8, Section 4, Bohemian Colony Lands, be approved as requested, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. ,Mr. Wenger presented Application #773-5, Jerome G. Feldman, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-5" Primary Business District on Lot P, the west 1/2 of Lots F and J, Block 6, South End Addition, located south of Park Avenue on the east side of the 600 Block of Alameda Street. The request was heard by the Planning Commission July 10, 1973, and forwarded to the Council with the recom- mendation that it be denied but in lieu thereof "8-4" General Business District be approved to provide setback requirements and a better transition. The Staff's opinion was that this requested change would be an intrusion into a residential area which would have an adverse affect on the surrounding uses and recommended denial. Mr. Larry Dueitt, representing the applicant and partner in the proposed pro- ject, stated the property was purchased from C.C. Plumbing Company several years ago and the building on Lot J is still being used by the plumbing company. He stated he is proposing to construct a two story office building with accessory storage. He stated the building will be constructed in an attractive manner with paved parking lot extending the entire length of the block. He stated the zoning is desired so it will conform with the use which has been in operation for many years. Mr. E. Salazar, 611 South Alameda, owner of Lot 1, inquired as to how this change would affect his property. He was assured his property would not he affected. No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion. Motion by Stark, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #773-5, Jerome G. Feldman, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment House District to "B-5" Primary Business District on Lot P, the west 1/2 of Lots F and J, Block 6, South End Addition Minutes Special Council Meeting August 23, 1973 Page -5 be denied but in lieu thereof "B-4" General Business District be -approved, and an. ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. Mr. Wenger_presented Application #773-6, Lnuie A. Carter, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 18, Block 7, Gardendale #1 Addition, located on the north side •of Holly Road, east of Everhart Road. The request was heard by the Planning Commission July 10, 1973, and forwarded to the Council.withthe recommendation that it be •approved on the basis that the Staff -recommends approval as a result of a study that has already been made of this area. It was the Staff's opinion that "B-1" shouldbe extended for a depth of approximately 300' along Holly Road at its intersection•with Everhart Road, .and recommended approval. No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation•of the Planning Commis- sion. Motion by Stark, seconded by Tom Gonzales and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Ricardo Gonzalez, seconded by Branch and passed, that the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission be concurred in -and Application #773-6, Leuie A. Carter, for change ofzoningfrom "R -1B" One -family Dwelling Distriot to "B -P' Neigh- borhood Business District, on Lot 18, Block 7, Gardendale #1 Additlon, be approved and anordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. ORDINANCE NO, 11663 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 TRE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF ROBERT J. MIRABAL AND RICHARD GARZA BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A 20-UNI7 APARTMENT COMPLEX ON LOTS 9 Tall 17, BLOCK C, BONITA ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREINAFTER; 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. Ole following vote: Acuff, Branch, Tam Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11664 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 JOSE L. GUERRA, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOP ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN APPROVED JULY 10, 1973, ON LOT 7, BLOCK 10, PAUL COURT, • • Minutes Special Council Meeting August 23, 1973 Page 6 IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS AND ALL OTHER CONDITIONS OF THE "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS 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: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11665 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 RIESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF SARATOGA LAND COMPANY BY AMEND- ING 1126 ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON AN .86 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT, AND ON A 2.05 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING . DISTRICT, BOTH TRACTS BEING OUT OF LOTS 3 AND 4, SECTION 5, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS; 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: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano•and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby Absent. ORDINANCE NO. 11666 AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF' AUG:`ST, 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 H. -E. B. GROCERY COMPANY BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A PORTION OF LOT 8, SECTION 4, BOHEMIAN COLONY LANDS, FROM "R -IB" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, TO "8-4" GENERAL BUSINESS 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: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby Absent. ORDINANCE N0. 11667 AMENDING IDE 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 N0. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF JEROME-G. FELDMAN, BY AMENDING THE, THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT P AND A PORTION OF LOTS F & J, BLOCK 6, SOU'I'H END ADDITION, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-2" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS 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: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby Absent. • • Minutes Special Council Meeting August 23, 1973 Page 7 ORDINANCE NO. 11668 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 LOUIE A. CARTER BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 18, BLOCK 7, GARDENDALE UNIT 1 SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS 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: Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye"; Luby Absent. There being no further business to come before the Council the Special meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m., August 23, 1973.