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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/27/1974 - SpecialMINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING March 27, 1974 PRESENT: Mayor Jason Luby Mayor Pro Tem James T. Acuff Commissioners: Rev. Harold T. Branch Thomas V. Gonzales Ricardo Gonzalez Gabe Lozano, Sr. J. Howard Stark City Manager R. Marvin Townsend City Attorney James R. Riggs City Secretary T. Ray Kring Mayor Jason Luby 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 before the Council. It was noted that all members of the Council were present. City Manager Townsend presented Application #274-1, W.J.B. Brown, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 45 and 46, Block 1601, Bay Terrace No. 2, located on the east side of the 1400 Block of 19th Street between Crosstown Expressway and Elizabeth Street. The request was heard by the Planning Commission February 19, 1974, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved on the basis that it is justified because the applicant would be unable to use all of his property as it is now zoned and it would be an opportunity to stimulate the economy in this area of the City. The Staff recommended denial on the basis it would be a further intrusion into a residential area and would be a matter of where to "draw the line". Mr. Townsend reported that three letters had been received since the Commission hearing in favor of the request and three in opposition. Mr. W.J.B. Brown, applicant, explained his plans for development of the lots, stating he plans to tear down the existing single-family dwelling which is deteriorated and would cost too much to repair, and construct a new building on all four lots including the lots already zoned "B-1". No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion by Stark, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Stark, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #274-1, W.J.B. Brown, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 45 and 46, Block 1601, Bay Terrace No. 2, be approved, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. •nutee Special Council Meeting March 27, 1974 Page 2 City Manager Townsend presented Application #274-2, Roland Garcia, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Tract A (7.67 acres); and from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract B (11.82 acres), both tracts being a portion of Block 11, Partition of the J. C. Russell Farm Blocks, located on the east side of Navigation Boulevard, between Highway #44 and Old Brownsville Road. The request was heard by the Planning Commission February 19, 1974 and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved. The Staff's opinion was that "A-1" zoning would be logical for Tract B, however, a large area bas been approved for "B-4" immediately to the south and therefore the Staff recommends that "A-1" also be approved for Tract A in lieu of "B-4". Mr. Townsend reported that one letter had been received since the Commission hearing in favor of the request and none in opposition. No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion by Tom Gonzales, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Tom Gonzales, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #274-2, Roland Garcia, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Tract A (7.67 acres); and "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract B (11.82 acres), both tracts being a portion of Block 11, Partition of the J. C. Russell Farm Blocks, be approved, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. City Manager Townsend presented Application #274-3, Eliseo Trevino, Jr., for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on the south one half of Lot 11, Block 22, Meadow Park Addition, located on the east side of the 400 Block of Cheyenne Street between Navajo and Chippewa Streets. The request was heard by the Planning Commission February 19, 1974, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved as a practical use of the property. The Staff's opinion was that approval would be detrimental to adjacent residents because as many as three units could be developed on the lot which is small and would add to the congestion in this area. One letter was received after the Commission hearing in opposition. 11110 mutes pecial Council Meeting March 27, 1974 Page 3 sion. • No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commis - Motion by Acuff, seconded by Stark and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, Luby voting "Nay", that Application #274-3, Eliseo Trevino, Jr., for change of zoning from "R -1B" One - family Dwelling District to "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on the south one half of Lot 11, Block 22, Meadow Park Addition, be denied, but in lieu thereof a special Council permit be granted to allow extension of the existing structure to include living quarters, and that an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the special permit. City Manager Townsend presented Application #274-4, John D. Hawn, et al, for change of zoning from "I-2" Light Industrial District to "B-4" General Business District on 51 acres out of Lot 1, Section 12, Bohemian Colony Lands, located south of Saratoga Boulevard and west of Weber Road. The request was heard by the Planning Commission February 19, 1974, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied. The Planning Staff concurred in this recommendation. Mr. John Keltner, property manager of the Hawn Brothers on this particular tract of land spoke on behalf of the applicant and stated the land was purchased as an investment in 1960. He stated the tract was annexed by contract along with several other tracts in February 1972 with the "I-2" zoning classification which allowed the flexibility of all uses up through the "I-2" zoning district. He stated they were unaware of the City's plans to change the "I-2" regulations which limited the oppor- tunity to build residences on the property, and his clients asked for "B-4" zoning in order to maintain the same flexibility for 50 of the original 71 acres zoned "I-2". He stated if residences within the Zone 3 rated area are restricted, then they are requesting that the zoning request be considered. He pointed out on a map where Zone #3 cuts through the land, and is now requesting that the application be reduced, by the area which falls within the line,if the ordinance is changed. Mr. Keltner requested that the Council defer action on this application until a decision is made on the Zone 3 rated area. No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Stark, seconded by Acuff and passed, that Application #274-4, John D. Hawn, et al, be tabled for further consideration. City Manager Townsend presented Application #274-5, Sam Perkins, for change 11110 Minutes Special Council Meeting March 27, 1974 Page 4 • of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Carrolleton Annex #3 and Hancock Tract and the City -owned property (containing approximately 4.91 acres), located along the west right of way line of Carroll Lane, south of Houston Street and north of Copus Street. The request was heard by the Planning Commission February 19, 1974 and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be denied. The Staff recommended "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District in lieu of the "A-1", that while the property is located in a residential area, it has been vacant for some time and warrants some type of zoning that will encourage development. Mr. Townsend reported that two letters had been received in favor of the request since the Commission hearing and 26 in opposition, and that the 20 percent rule is in effect. Mr. Jack Solka, architect, representing the applicant, presented the proposal stating a 54 unit low density apartment project is planned with sidewalks and landscaping suitable for apartment developments with underground drainage, fencing, and everything relating to HUD criteria, including the site. He stated the complex would generate approximately 100 cars. He pointed out that this property has been vacant for some time which indicated that it is not going to be developed with single- family residences and the zoning should be changed. Mr. H. D. Arbuckle, Jr., 3501 Copus, and Mr. Marcel Poirrier, 3505 Copus, spoke in opposition generally on the basis that it would congest the narrow streets, and crowd the area schools. Mr. Arbuckle, Jr., "suggested that this property be purchased by the City and developed as a public park since the children in this area have no place to play. Mrs. Pat Duaine, realtor, representing the applicants, spoke in favor of the request stating the owners should be allowed to develop the property since there has not been an offer of purchase for any other use in several years. Mrs. Jean Wyatt, president of the Unitarian Church congregation, stated the Church was not in a position to provide a park for the residents, and felt the ownem of this property should be allowed to develop the property. Mr. Solka stated the applicants preferred "A-1" but would accept the Planning Staff's recommendation for "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District in lieu of the "A-1" Motion by Stark, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Branch, seconded by Stark and passed, that Application #274-5, Sam Perkins, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apart- ment House District on Carrolleton Annex #3 and Hancock Tract and the City -owned property (containing approximately 4.91 acres), be denied, but in lieu thereof the •flutes Special Council Meeting March 27, 1974 Page 5 • recommendation of the Planning Staff be concurred in and "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District be granted, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change. City Manager Townsend stated the Staff should be instructed to abandon the dedicated right of way running through the subject property, but would recommend that this be, heldin abeyance at this time. ORDINANCE NO. 11970 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 SOL 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 W. J. B. BROWN BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON. LOTS 45 AND 46, BLOCK 1601, BAY TERRACE NO. 2 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 NEREWITH;,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 11973 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 ROLAND GARCIA BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON TRACT A (7.67) ACRES) AND TRACT B (11.82 ACRES) BEING A PORTION OF BLOCK 11, PARTITION OF THE J. C. RUSSELL FARM BLOCKS, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACT A AND FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT ON TRACT B; 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: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 11974 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 SAM PERKINS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON CARROLLETON ANNEX #3, BLOCK 1 LOT 1, AND ALL OF HANCOCK TRACT AND THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY (CONTAINING APPROXI- MATELY 4.91 ACRES) MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREINAFTER SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R-2" MULTIPLE FAMILY 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: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and voting "Aye". 111/1 Minutes Special Council Meeting March 27, 1974 Page 6 There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that the Special meeting be adjourned at 5:45 p.m., March 27, 1974.