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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
August 14, 1974
4:00 P.M.
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
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Assistant City Manager Archie Walker
City Attorney James R. Riggs
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor 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.
Chief Planner, Larry Wenger, presented Application 0774-1, A. M. Salvo, for change
of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on approxi-
mately 15 acres out of Lot 17, 18 & 19, Section 13, Flour Bluff & Encino! Farm & Garden Tracts,
located on the southeast side of South Staples, south of Williams Drive at Curtis Clark Drive, and
Application #C774-7, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District
to "AB" Professional Office District on Tract "A" and "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on Tract
"B", being 5.49 acres in Tract "A"; and 6.36 acres in Tract "B", both tracts being out of Lot 17,
Section 13, Flour Bluff & Encino! Farm & Garden Tracts, located on the southeast corner of South
Staples and Williams Drive.
Mr. Wenger explained that both of the foregoing cases are being presented at the same
time because they overlap each other and the same type of zoning changes are not requested. He
pointed out the location of the property encompassed in each request and described the land use
and zoning in the surrounding areas, stating that both subject properties, and properties immediately
to the northeast and southeast, are vacant with an area of single family residences to the northeast,
east and south. He explained that the City request was initiated as a result of a study prepared by
the Planning Staff and presented to the Planning Commission on the request of the Council. He
stated this land use plan was presented to the Planning Commission on May 21, 1974, at which time
the Planning Commission adopted the plan. A public hearing was held on both requests on July 2,
1974, at which time considerable opposition was voiced by area residents on both requests on the
basis that they preferred that it remain "R -1B". He stated it was the Staff's recommendation that
Mr. Salvo's application (0774-1), be denied as it is not consistent with the Planning Commission's
adopted plan presented and forwarded to the City Council on May 21; that it is the Staff's opinion
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that the City's application (#C774-7) is consistent with the Staff's recommendation and the Planning
Commission's acceptance of a plan of development on the entire area, and should be approved.
Mr. Wenger stated that Mr. Salvo was opposed to the City's application. He stated Application
#774-1 A. M. Salvo, was forwarc' to the Council with the recommendation that a 630 -foot depth
from South Staples be c-p-ov_d as "B-4" General Business District and the remaining portion be
denied but in lieu thereof "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District be approved, and the City's application
(#C774-7), be forwarded to the City Council with the recommmendation that it be denied.
Mr. Wallace Lundgren, 5121 Cape Ann, spoke in favor of Mr. Salvo's application,
stating the area is not suitable for residential development, and pointed out numerous commercial
uses in the immediate area, including Southwestern Bell Telephone Company's building on adjacent
land. Mr. Lundgren stated they are willing to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Mr. Bill Brown, 4745 Ocean Drive, one of the partners in the PJC Partnership which
owns adjoining land to Mr. James Rossi who owns an adjoining tract to the northeast, spoke in
favor of Mr. Salvo's request, stating that in their opinion "B-4" is the highest and best use of the
land because it is far too valuable for any usage other than commercial.
Mr. William B. Stalter, 3206 Reid, spoke representing Mr. James Rossi, stating that
they were definitely in favor of "B-4" zoning as requested by Mr. Salvo and were looking forward
to the Council's rezoning the entire area "B-4".
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that both the hearing on Application
#774-1, A. M. Salvo, and City Planning Commission #C774-7, be closed.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, with Mayor Luby voting
"Nay", that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application
#774-1, A. M. Salvo, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4"
General Business District on approximately 15 acres out of Lots 17, 18 & 19, Section 13, Flour Bluff
& Encino! Farm & Garden Tracts, be approved as follows: That a 630 -foot depth from South Staples
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ing the change.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Branch and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #C774-7, for change of zoning from "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District on Tract "A" and "R-2" Multiple
Dwelling District on Tract "B", being 5.49 acres in Tract "A"; and 6.36 acres in Tract "B", both
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tracts being out of Lot 17, Section 13, Flour Bluff & Encino! Farm & Garden Tracts, be denied.
Mr. Wenger presented Application #774-2, W. R. Hubler, M.D., for change of zoning
from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 1, Block
1002, Bay Terrace, being a triang r tract located east of Brownlee, south of Elizabeth, and west
of 1lth Street. The reyue:.t was heard by the Planning Commission July 2, 1974, and forwarded to
the Council with the recommendation that it be denied. Mr. Wenger stated it was the staff's
opinion that the present "AB" zoning is a low generator of traffic while the "B-1" could increase
traffic congestion and therefore this is an inappropriate zoning and therefore should be denied.
Dr. W. R. Hubler, applicant, spoke on behalf of the request, stating that he is the
owner of the triangular tract, and that a small building is proposed for use as a pharmacy and two
leased spaces. He pointed out that there is a need for the pharmacy because of its close proximity
to Thomas Spann Clinic. He explained that the objections voiced at the Planning Commission
meeting were a result of misinformation that the use of the property could be of an undesirable
nature which would generate debris and traffic. He stated that none had objected to the pharmacy.
Dr. Hubler presented a site plan and stated that a special permit would be acceptable according to
that plan.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Lozano and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Acuff, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that Application #774-2,
W. R. Hubler, M.D., for change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District on Lot 1, Block 1002, Bay Terrace, being a triangular tract, be
denied, but in lieu thereof a Special Council Permit be granted for a pharmacy and other "AB"
uses according to an approved site plan, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the
special permit.
Mr. Wenger presented Application #774-3, I. G. Trevino, for change of zoning from
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on Lot 13, Block 7,
Gardendale Addition, Unit I, located on the north side of Holly Road, 234' west of Nelson Lane.
The request was heard by the Planning Commission July 2, 1974, and forward to the Council with
the recommendation that it be approved. The staff's recommendation was that it should be denied
since it would be an intrusion of higher density in the area and would be detrimental to the existing
single-family residences.
Mr. Jesus Lelia, architect, spoke on behalf of the request stating this is an oversized
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lot and not economically feasible for development as a single-family use. He explained that the
property is located on Holly Road which is a secondary artery, and that egress to the proposed two-
story buildings will be from Holly Road. He pointed out that essentially six residences with three
bedrooms each could be built whir . would be a total of 18 bedrooms, and the proposal of the
applicant to construct uportments with a total of 16 bedrooms, would not create any more population
density.
No one appeared in opposition to the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion by Stark, seconded by Acuff and passed, that the hearing be closed.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed, that Application #774-3,
I. G. Trevino, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "A-1" Apartment
House District on Lot 13, Block 7, Gardendale Addition, Unit I, be approved as requested and that
an ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
Mr. Wenger presented Application #774-5, Gilbert C. Olivarez, for change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 22,
Block 1, Midway Addition, located at 2101 Horne Road on the southeast corner of its intersection
with Vitemb Street. The application was heard by the Planning Commission July 2, 1974, and
forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be approved. The staff's opinion was
that granting "B-1" Neighborhood Business District in this area would be an intrusion into the
residential area and would also set a precedent for other properties immediately fronting on Horne
Road from this location to Prescott Street which would only add traffic congestion. Mr. Wenger
explained that a hearing was held on this property in October, 1973, and the Commission recom-
mended a special permit be granted for a parking lot, but the property has changed hands before
the Council took action on the ordinance.
Mr. Gilbert Olivarez, applicant, explained that he plans to locate a flower shop on
the site and could not accept a special permit since he is applying for a Small Business Administration
loan which will require that he have proper zoning.
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 Lozano, seco-ded by Acuff and passed, that the recommendation of the
Planning Commission be cors -mad in and Application #774-5, Gilbert C. Olivarez, for change
of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on
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Lot 22, Block 1, Midway Addition, be approved, and an ordinance br brought forward effectuating
the change.
Mr. Wenger presented Application #774-6, Guy Alexander and E. P. Williams, III for
change of zoning from "R-2" Mult ,:c )welling District to "A-1" Apartment House District on
approximately 9.15 ac:a3 out of Lot 25, Section 18, Flour Bluff & Encino! Farm & Garden Tracts,
located on the west side of Rodd Field Road, south of Lakeview Drive. The application was heard
by the Planning Commission July 2, 1974, and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation
that it be denied. The staff's opinion was that the "R-2" approved a year ago was a good transition
from the higher density to the east and the lower density to the west, and therefore the request
should be denied.
Dr. E. P. Williams, 234 Cape Aron, explained that they had requested "A-1" one year
ago and had compromised and accepted "R-2". He stated they had plans drawn for the apartments
but have had difficulty in obtaining financing, and that additional units per acre are needed to
make the project economically feasible. He stated they feel it is logical to allow 21 units per
acre, and pointed out that similar zoning requests have been granted to competitors in the immediate
area. He pointed out that there have been considerable changes in land use in this area in the past
year.
Mr. Guy Alexander, 5029 Moultrie, co -applicant, pointed out that there had been a
20 percent increase in building cost, but were satisfied with the "R-2" until the difficulty with the
loan was encountered. He pointed out that Mrs. Robert Blakelock, 7023 Lakeview Drive appeared
at the Commission hearing and stated that her property does not have sanitary sewer service, and
this large proposed apartment development will extend a large wastewater line into the area that
residents can tap.
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 Tom Gonzales and passed, with Mayor Luby voting "Nay",
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be overruled, and Application #774-6, Guy
Alexander and E. P. Williams, III, for change of zoning from "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District
to "A-1" Apartment House District on approximately 9.15 acres out of Lot 25, Section 18, Flour
Bluff & Encinal Farm & Aar. Tracts, be approved, and an ordinance be brought forward effectuat-
ing the change.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12227
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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 I. G. TREVINO BY AMENDIP'w Ti iE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON
LOT 13, BLOCK 7, GARDENDALE ADDITION UNIT I, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO
"A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE 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".
ORDINANCE NO. 12228
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 GILBERT C. OLIVAREZ BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING
ON LOT 22, BLOCK 1, MIDWAY ADDITION, 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: Luby, Acuff, Branch, Tom Gonzales, Ricardo Gonzalez, Lozano and Stark, present and
voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 12229
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 GUY ALEXANDER AND E. P. WILLIAMS, III BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY
CHANGING THE ZONING ON A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 25, SECTION 18, FLOUR
BLUFF & ENCINAL FARM & GARDEN TRACTS, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" APARTMENT
HOUSE 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 present and voting "i• ay".
There being no fu-ther business to come before the Council, Motion by Acuff, seconded
by Ricardo Gonzalez and passed that the Special Meeting be adjourned at 5:25 p.m. August 14, 1974.