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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1983
5:08 P.M.
PRESENT
Mayor Luther Jones
Mayor Pro Tem Betty Turner
Council Members
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
City Manager Edward Martin
City Attorney J. Bruce Aycock
City Secretary Bill G. Read
Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber
of City Hall.
City Secretary Bill G. Read verified that the necessary quorum was
present to conduct a legally constituted meeting.
Mayor Jones announced the public hearings on four zoning applications.
1. Application No. 1282-4, Mr. Silverio Valencia: for a change of zoning
from "1-2" Light Industrial District to "A-2" Apartment House District on
Lots 8, 9, and a portion of 10, Block 1, Best Addition, located on the
north side of Union Street, approximately 375' east of McBride Lane.
Assistant City Manager Tom Utter informed the Council that both the
Planning Commission and the Planning Staff recommend denial and in lieu
thereof that a special permit for a 24' X 24' addition to the existing building
be granted subject to the submission of an acceptable site plan. He stated
that a site plan has been submitted to convert the structure to a duplex. He
explained that a building permit was issued originally to build a single-family
dwelling; the inspectors went to the location and discovered that the con-
tractor was constructing a quadri-plex; and that is the reason for this
application.
He stated that in response to the 24 notices of the public hearing
mailed, 4 in favor and 1 in opposition had been returned.
Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, located the area on the zoning
and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and
showed slides of the area.
Mayor Jones invited the applicant to address the Council.
Mr. John Welch, 410 Santa Monica, spoke on behalf of the applicant and
explained that they were unaware that the construction was in violation of
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any City ordinances because they were under the impression that they could
build a quadri-plex with the permit they had obtained. He noted that the
addition is quite an improvement to the neighborhood and it will not increase
the amount of land used. He stated that at the time construction was
started, they had planned to construct a duplex but decided that there was
enought space for a quadri-plex. He estimated that the owner would lose $4
to $5 thousand if they cannot use it for a quadri-plex.
Council Member Gulley inquired about the objection to the quadri-plex,
and Mr. Wenger stated that it would add to the density of an area that is
primarily industrial. He explained that to approve what is requested would
require either "A-2" zoning or a Special Permit.
Council Member Zarsky noted that there are several problems in allowing
a four-plex, pointing out that there is not enough space on the lot for
vehicles. He also expressed the opinion that there is a problem in allowing
residents to reside in industrial zoned property, and he did not think that
four families should live in this one structure.
Mr. Wenger reiterated that this is an industrial area and then read a
letter of opposition from Petro -Chemical Company which indicated that they
plan heavy industrial use on their property in the near future.
Council Member Kennedy agreed that it was possible that this work was
performed by a man who did not know what he was doing, but stated that,
unfortunately, he would have to pay the penalty because he personally did
not think that he could approve this.
Mr. Glen Boone inquired if this property is zoned for a duplex or for
single family dwellings, and Mayor Pro Tem Turner explained that it is zoned
for industrial use.
No one else spoke in regard to this application.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be
closed, seconded by Council Member Gulley and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the requested zoning
be denied but in lieu thereof that a special permit be approved for a duplex;
seconded by Council Member Dumphy; and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance
and it passed as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 17485:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF SILVERIO
VALENCIA, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT ON LOTS 8, 9 AND
A PORTION OF LOT 10, BLOCK 1, BEST ADDITION, FOR A DUPLEX; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance was passed by
the following vote: Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky voting
"Aye"; Jones and Gulley absent at the time the vote was taken.
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2. Application No. 183-7, La Quinta Motor Inns, Inc.: for a change of
zoning from "1-2" Light Industrial District to "B-4" General Business
District on Lot 1-L, Savage Lane Addition, located on the south side of
Interstate Highway 37, approximately 300' east of Navigation Boulevard.
Mr. Utter informed the Council that both the Planning Commission and
the Planning Staff recommend approval and that in response to the 9 notices
of the public hearing, 2 in favor and 0 in opposition had been returned.
Mayor Jones ascertained that no one wished to speak in regard to this
application.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Turner that the hearing be
closed, seconded by Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously by
those present and voting.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the zoning of "B-4"
be approved for Application No. 183-7; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner;
and passed unanimously by those present and voting.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance
effecting this zoning change and it passed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 17486:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF LA QUINTA
MOTOR INNS, INC. BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT
1-L, SAVAGE LANE ADDITION, FROM "1-2" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
TO "13-4" GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy, and Zarsky
voting "Aye"; Gulley, absent at the time the vote was taken.
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3. Application No. C183-8, City of Corpus Christi: for a change of zoning
from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business
District being the south 200' of Lot 2, Nueces River Irrigation Park
Annex 2, located on the north side of Farm Road 624, approximately 1425'
west of River Hill Drive.
Assistant City Manager Utter informed the Council that both the Planning
Commission and the Planning Staff recommend approval and that in response
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to the notices of the public hearing, 1 in favor and 0 in opposition were
returned.
No one spoke in regard to this application.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the hearing be
closed, seconded by Council Member Zarsky and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Dumphy that the zoning of "B-4"
be approved for Application No. C182-8; seconded by Council Member Zarsky;
and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance
effecting the foregoing change of zoning and it passed as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 17487:
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO A
PORTION OF LOT 2, NUECES RIVER IRRIGATION PARK ANNEX 2, FROM
"R -1B" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the
following vote: Jones, Turner, Dumphy, Hawkins, Kennedy and Zarsky
voting "Aye"; Gulley, absent at the time the vote was taken.
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4. Application No. 183-10, Moreman Tire Company: for a change of zoning
from "B-4" General Business District to "B-6" Primary Business Core
District on Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 6, Woodlawn Estates, located on
the southwest corner of South Padre Island Drive and Woodlawn Drive.
Mr. Utter stated that both the Planning Commission and the Planning
Staff recommend denial and that in response to the 9 notices of the public
hearing mailed, 2 in favor and 3 in opposition had been returned.
Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, located the area on the zoning
and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, showed
slides of the vicinity and stated that the staff recommends denial because of
the dangerous exit from Padre Island Drive at this location.
No one spoke in regard to this case.
A motion was made by Council Member Gulley that the hearing be closed,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the requested zoning
on Application No. 183-10 be denied, seconded by Council Member Kennedy
and passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Council during the
Special Council Meeting, on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by
Council Member Dumphy and passed unanimously, the meeting was adjourned
at 5:37 p.m., February 16, 1983.
ON-SITE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION OF
A 5.10 ACRE AREA OF LAND OWNED BY
THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY
At 9:02 A.M., Thursday, February 17, 1983, Mr. Bob Coffin, Assistant
City Attorney and Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of Planning, called the
meeting for public hearing at 722 Burleson Street, the site of Hitox
Corporation property in accordance with the published notice of the
on -premises hearing for the annexation of the Hitox property and in
accordance with Article 970A, the Municipal Annexation Statute.
The Hitox property is under the ownership of the Port of Corpus Christi
Authority. In addition, the hearing was called for the purpose of
satisfying the statutory requirement for the annexation of that gment
of Burleson Street connecting with the City limits to the Port Authority
prope rty.
The hearing was attended by some members of the Hitox Staff. No
members of the general public were in attendance, therefore, no
objections or comments were made with regard to the annexation.
The public hearing was concluded at 9:08 a. m.
FACT SHEET
ANNEXATION DATA
5.10 ACRES - PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY
AND PORTION OF BURLESON
The 5.10 acre area encompasses the unincorporated development of Hitox
Corporation located at 722 Burleson Street and the unincorporated area of
Burleson Street from the corporate limits of the City to the 5.10 acre tract.
The following is an outline of the general characteristics of the area:
1. Population 0
2. Residential Structures 0
3. Commercial/Industrial Businesses 1
4. Acreage 5.10 acres
5. Length of Streets . 256 mile
SERVICE PLAN
Improvements in place include a street, water, gas and drainage. The City will
assume maintenance of the street, water, gas, and drainage facilities in place
within 60 days of the effective date of annexation. Items to be provided in the
Service Plan are as follows:
1. Public safety protection including fire and police protection will
be provided on the effective date of annexation.
2. City garbage and brush collection will begin within two weeks after
the effective date of annexation.
3. Building Inspection will commence at the time of passage of
annexation ordinance.
4. The City Code Enforcement activity, which includes high weeds
and grass, care -of -premises, and abandoned or junked automobiles,
will be initiated within 60 days of the effective date of annexation.
5. City maintenance of street lighting as well as street signs will
commence within 60 days of the effective date of the annexation
ordinance.
ON-SITE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION OF
A 34.22 ACRE AREA OF LAND OWNED BY
TRI -STAR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
At 9:02 a.m., Friday, February 18, 1983, Mr. Larry Wenger, Director of
Planning, called a meeting for public hearing at the intersection of Inverness
and Glascow Drives, the site of a proposed subdivision named Inverness
Subdivision, being developed by Tri-Star Development Company, containing
34. 22 acres of land out of Lots 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29, Section 5, Flour Bluff
and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, in accordance with the published notice
of the on -premises hearing for the annexation of the Inverness Subdivision,
in accordance with Article 970A, the Municipal Annexation Statue.
There was no one in attendance at this meeting with the exception of Mr.
JJenger, no member from Tri-Star Development Company, who are requesting
this annexation in order for them to build houses within this area, and there
were no persons from the general public in attendance, therefore, no objections
or comments were made with regard to the annexation.
The public hearing was concluded at 9:11 a. m.
FACT SHEET
ANNEXATION DATA
34.22 ACRES - TRI -STAR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
The 34. 22 acre area encompasses the unincorporated area out of Lots 20, 21, 22,
28 and 29, Section 5, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, and is
adjacent to the corporate limits of the City. The following is an outline of the
general characteristics of the area:
1. Population 0
2. Residential Structures 0
3. Commercial/Industrial Businesses 0
4. Acreage 34.22 acres
5. Length of Streets. 1. 032 miles
SERVICE PLAN
Improvements in place include streets, curbs and gutters, drainage, sanitary
sewer and gas service is available. The City will assume maintenance of streets,
water, curbs and gutters, and drainage facilities in place within 60 days of the
effective date of annexation. Items to be provided in the Service Plan are as
follow s:
1. Public safety protection including fire and police protection will
be provided on the effective date of annexation.
2. City garbage and brush collection will begin within two weeks
after the effective date of annexation.
3. Building Inspection will commence at the time of passaw of
annexation ordinance.
4. The City Code Enforcement activity, which includes high weeds
and grass, care -of -premises, and abandoned or junked automobiles,
will be initiated within 60 days of the effective date of annexation.
5. City maintenance of street lighting as well as street signs will
commence within 60 days of the effective date of the annexation
ordinance.