HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/17/1975 - SpecialPRESENT:
Mayor Jason Luby
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Commissioners:
Ruth Gill
Bob Gulley
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward Sample
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
September 17, 1975
3:30 P. M.
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
Assistant City Attorney Bill Monkres
City Secretary Bill G. Read
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Mayor Pro Tem Tipton called the meeting to order in the temporary absence
of Mayor Luby and stated 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 a quorum of the Council and required Charter Officers
were present to conduct a valid meeting.
City Manager Townsend present Application #875-10, Midas Realty Corpora-
tion, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" ,
General Business District, on Lot C-R, Block 1, Paisley Tract, located on the north-
west corner of Everhart Road and South Staples Street. He explained that the
applicant had requested that this application be heard first because of an emergency
situation involving a transportation problem which would prevent his being present
at a later time. Mr. Townsend stated this request was heard by the Planning Commis-
sion on August 19, 1975 and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that
it be approved. The Planning Staff recommended approval of "B-4" for the adjacent
property which was recently rezoned and also recommended that this request be
approved as a logical extension of the "B-4" since there is already an abundance of
this zoning in the immediate area.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Sample and passed; that the hearing be
closed.'
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Sample and passed, that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be concurred in and Application #875-10, Midas Realty
Corporation, for change of zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4"
General Business District, on Lot C-R, Block 1, Paisley Tract, be approved and an
ordinance be brought forward effectuating the change.
City Manager Townsend presented Application #875-2, Sysco Food Systems,
Inc., dba Lone Star Food Services Company, for change of zoning from "A-2" Apartment
House District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on Lots 3 & 4, Block 49, Bluff
Addition, located on the west side of North Staples Street midway between Buffalo
and Winnebago Streets. Assistant City Manager Walker continued the presentation
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in the temporary absence of City Manager Townsend, and read letters
response to this hearing, five in favor and one in opposition. The
heard by the Planning Commission August 5, 1975 and tabled. It was
received in
request was
taken up again
on August 19, 1975 and forwarded to the Council with the recommendation that it be
denied, and the Planning Staff's opinion was that the present zoning should be
retained to try to achieve the purpose intended.
Chief Planner Larry Wenger described the land use and zoning in the
surrounding area. He pointed out that in 1969 this property was included in a
zoning case initiated by the City which area totaled some 161 acres known as the
Washington -Coles area at which time the properties were rezoned back to residential
use to preserve the residential character and encourage property owners to upgrade
their dwellings and protect their residences.
Mr. John Thomason of Thomason Realty Company, appeared representing the
applicant and reviewed the history of ownership of the property stating that the
property has remained vacant since the present owners moved to another location in
1973. He stated he was authorized to find a successor of this operation and had
been unsuccessful and had not found a prospect until recently when Mr. Perry Tucker
of the Mayflower Company had expressed an interest in utilizing the structure for
warehousing in connection with his present operation located across the street. He
stated he was not aware the property was not properly zoned and Mr. Tucker will not
commit himself until the property is rezoned. He pointed out that if the property
is not zoned to permit the requested use, the property will be devalued and
condemned.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application.
Motion by Lozano, seconded by Gulley and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Mayor Luby arrived at the meeting at this time.
Motion by Gill, seconded by Sample and passed, that Application #875-2,
Sysco Food Systems, Inc., dba Lone Star Food Services Company, for change of zoning
from "A-2" Apartment House District to "I-2" Light Industrial District on Lots 3 &
4, Block 49, Bluff Addition, be denied, but in lieu thereof a special permit be
granted for a warehouse storage, and parking on the property subject to an acceptable
site plan. Mr. Thomason stated the special permit would be acceptable.
Assistant City Manager Walker presented Application #875-7, Kenneth E.
Thrailkill, for change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1"
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Neighborhood Business District, on Lot 21, Block 11, Lawndale Addition, Section #1,
located on the northwest corner of South Staples Street and Kostoryz Road. The
application was heard by the Planning Commission August 19, 1975 and forwarded to
the Council with the recommendation that it be approved. The Planning Staff's
opinion was that approval would only encourage other such requests which would be
an intrusion into this established residential subdivision, and therefore recommended
denial. City Manager Townsend reported that in response to this hearing three
letters had been received in favor and none in opposition.
The applicant, Mr. Paul A. Thrailkill, explained that originally their
family home was located on this property but his parents are now deceased and the
heirs have agreed to sell the property; that they have had an offer to sell the
property for a neighborhood convenience store contingent on the zoning.
Mr. Gene Peoples, realtor representing the applicant, stated he had
assisted the applicant in finding a buyer for the property after considerable effort
and finalizing the purchase was contingent on its being zoned "B-1". He stated he
felt the traffic problem caused by the median along South Staples making access
difficult was not a problem since no more traffic would be generated than in the
"AB" uses. He stated he felt this was a logical extension of "B-1" zoning and the
property will be properly screened from other residential uses. He pointed out
that this matter had been pending since July 11 and he felt it should have some
consideration at this time. He also suggested that the Council find some way of
expediting these zoning matters. Mr. Townsend described the timetable, and pointed
out that applicants should obtain the proper zoning first and property should not
be rezoned only a few days before an attempt is being made to sell.
Commissioner Gulley pointed out that cities are built by developers and
should be encouraged by eliminating red tape if possible.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing request.
Motion by Tipton, seconded by Gulley and passed, that the hearing be
closed.
Motion by Tipton, seconded by Lozano and passed, with Gill voting "Nay"
and Sample abstaining, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
concurred in and Application #875-7, Kenneth E. Thrailkill for change of zoning
from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District,
on Lot 21, Block 11, Lawndale Addition, Section #1, be approved and an ordinance
be brought forward effectuating the change.
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City Manager Townsend presented Application #875-8, George E. Valentine,
for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "AB" Professional
Office District, on Lot 16, Block 1, Koolside Addition, located on the southwest
corner of Airline Road and Kimbrough Drive. The application was heard by the
Planning Commission on August 19, 1975 and forwarded to the Council with the recom-
mendation that it be denied. The Planning Staff concurred in this recommendation
for denial on the basis that all of the surrounding area is used for residential
and there has been no indication that the adjacent residential properties were
deteriorated or were slum areas. Mr. Townsend reported that a request had been
received from the applicant that this hearing be delayed until September 24 due to
his being called out of town on urgent business.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application.
Motion by Gulley, seconded by Tipton and passed, that Application #875-8,
George E. Valentine be recessed for one week on request of the applicant.
ORDINANCE NO. 12805
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
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLICATION OF KENNETH E. THRAILKILL
BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 21, BLOCK 11, LAWNDALE
ADDITION, SEC. #1, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
FROM "AB" PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEAL-
ING 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, Tipton, Gulley and Lozano, present and voting "Aye";
Gill voting "Nay"; Sample abstained; de Ases Absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 12806
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 MIDAS REALTY CORPORA-
TION BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT C-R, BLOCK 1, PAISLEY
TRACT, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "B-1"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS 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: Luby, Tipton, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and
voting "Aye"; de Ases absent.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Special
Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m., September 17, 1975.