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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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.
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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.