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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/30/1976 - SpecialPRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Tipton Council Members: Eduardo E. de Ases Ruth Gill Bob Gulley Gabe Lozano, Sr. Edward Sample MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 30, 1976 3:30 P.M. City Manager R. Marvin Townsend Executive Assistant City Attorney Michael May City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Pro Tem Tipton called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. City Secretary Read noted there was a quorum of the Council and the necessary Charter Officers present to have a legally constituted meeting. City Manager Townsend announced Application #476-4, J. F. Walker, for change of zoning from "R -1B" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District, located on the north side of Skipper Lane approximately 105' west of Boathole Street, being Lot 16, Block 8, Flour Bluff Heights. City Manager Townsend announced that in response to notification of the public hearing, one letter had been received in oppo- sition. He explained that the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and the Staff is that it be denied. Chief Planner Larry Wenger presented a land use and zoning map and showed slides of the location. He explained that the property is vacant, and the applicant proposes to construct a small building for storage and repair of automobiles. He added that the lot is in a low area, and the floor of the business would have to be 7' above sea level. No one from the audience addressed the Council pertaining to the application. Motion by de Ases, seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Motion by de Ases, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Staff. Therefore, Application'#476-4, J. F. Walker, for change of zoning from "R -1B" to "B-4" was denied. City Manager Townsend presented Application 11576-1, Jesus Campos, for change of zoning from "8-1" Neighborhood Business District to "8-4" General Business District, located on a triangular tract at the intersection of Buford Street and Highland Avenue, Mi Sp. _ Council Meeting June 30, 1976 Page 2 being Lots 2 and 3, Block 5, Montrose Addition. He reported that in response to the notices of the public hearing, two letters had been received in favor. He added that the recommendation of the Planning Commission is that it be denied, but in lieu thereof a Special Permit be approved for an automobile garage contingent on a plan that would meet all the necessary requirements; and the recommendation of the Staff is that the application be denied. Chief Planner Larry Wenger presented a land use and zoning map and slides of the location. He explained that the applicant wants to construct a small building for automobile repairs. He added that on May 25, 1976 the site plan was approved subject to three off-street parking spaces to be topped with asphalt paving. Speaking in opposition to the change in zoning was Mr. Frank Gonzales, who stated he owns property at 3035 Buford and does not believe the applicant would have adequate parking; also that a nearby property owner has recently improved his property, and he feels an automobile garage would degrade the area. Motion by de Ases, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Motion by de Ases, seconded by Gulley, that the application be denied. Before the vote was taken, the applicant came forward; it was learned that he did not speak English but wanted an opportunity to address the Council. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Gill and passed unanimously, that the hearing be reopened. With Council Member de Ases translating, the applicant, Jesus Campos, 9043 Simon, said he has provided the three parking spaces which are required for that business, and doesn't believe he will need more than that. He stressed that his business would be small, and he would have adequate parking. He stated he is employed as a laborer and gets very little money, and he has a large family; that he wants to open the shop so he can meet his obligations without having to receive welfare. Upon further questioning by the Council, he stated he is a mechanic; that he was not too well aware of the zoning process when he purchased the lot about a year ago, so is now requesting "B-4" zoning. Motion by de Ases, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Mi Spe.—1 Council Meeting June 30, 1976 Page 3 Motion by de Ases, seconded by Gulley and passed --with Lozano voting No -- that Application 11576-1, Jesus Campos, for change of zoning from "B-1" to "B-4" be denied. City Manager Townsend next presented Application #576-4E, Paul J. Wondolowski, for an exception to the screening fence requirement, located on the northeast side of Caribbean Drive approximately 150' east of Waldron Road, being 100' along the rear property line of Lot 2, Block 1, Waldron Oaks, No. 2. He reported that in response to notices of the public hearing, one letter had been received in favor of the zoning change; that both the Planning Commission and the Staff recommend denial. Chief Planner Larry Wenger presented a land use and zoning map and slides of the location. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton asked if the applicant wished to address the Council, and Mr. Paul Wondolowski, 2638 Meadowood, stated he does not believe a solid screening fence is necessary at this time, and would like to erect a 6' chain-link fence. Speaking in opposition was Mrs. F. A. Webster, 3049 Waldron Road, who said she was very strongly in favor of a chain-link fence. Motion by Gulley, seconded by de Ases and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Gill and passed unanimously, that Application #576-4E, exception to the screening fence requirement be granted. City Manager Townsend then announced Application No. 576-5, FBS Financial, Inc., for change of zoning from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, located on the southwest corner of Gollihar Road and McGregor Drive, being Lot 6, Block 13, Parkdale Village No. 2. He explained that one letter in opposition to the application had been received; that the Planning Commission and Staff recommend denial. Chief Planner Wenger presented a land use and zoning map and slides of the location. He explained that the request was initiated mainly to allow installation of a larger sign to identify the use to be placed on the building itself. Ms. Mary Anne Rech, Manager of FBS Financial, Inc., stated their company has been at the present location since 1964, but she feels the present identification for their business is not adequate. She showed the Council pictures of a 30 square foot sign which she said is the standard sign used by her company throughout the country for identification purposes, adding that the sign had been shipped to a local company for installation, only to learn that it was not allowed under the existing "AB" zoning. t. al Council Meeting June 30, 1976 Page 4 In further discussion, City Manager Townsend explained that the Staff has always been against a change in zoning merely to increase the size of a sign; that under the present "AB" zoning a 20 square foot sign would be permitted since that is the only business on the lot. Motion by Sample, seconded by de Ases and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Gill and passed unanimously, to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Therefore, Application #576-5, FBS Financial, Inc., for change of zoning from "AB" to "B-1" was denied. City Manager Townsend then introduced Application #576-7, J. G. Casillas, from "AB" Professional Office District to "B-4" Geheral Business District, located 70' east of South Port Avenue on the north side of Baldwin Boulevard, being Lot 7, Block 1, Phillips 66 Addition. He stated no responses had been received regarding the application; and both the Planning Commission and the Staff recommend approval. Chief Planner Wenger presented a land use and zoning map and slides of the location. He reviewed that the applicant wishes to expand an existing Whataburger operation. Mr. Sam Main, 922 Carmel Parkway, stated he represents Whataburger and Dr. Casillas, and would be happy to answer any questions. Motion by de Ases, seconded by Gulley and passed unanimously, that the hearing be closed. Motion by Gulley, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, that Application 11576-7, J. G. Casillas, for change of zoning from "AB" to "B-4" he granted. City Manager Townsend then' presented the foLlowing ordinance for the Council's consideration, which passed, as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 13272 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 5E0, OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED PROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTLCULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDI- NANCE NO. 6106, AS AMENDED, UPON APPLTCATTON OF J. C. CAS1IJ AS BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 7, BLOCK 1, I'I111.LIPS 66 ADDTTTON, SITUATED IN TILE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, 'TEXAS, FROM "AB" PROFESSIONAL. OFFTCE DTSTRTCT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPTNG TN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVTSTONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEAL1NC ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT IIEREWT'I'll; ANI) DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: Tipton, de Ases, Gill, Gulley, Lozano and Sample, present and voting "Aye"; Luby absent. On Motion by Sample, seconded by Lozano and passed unanimously, the Special Council Meeting of June 30, 1976 was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.