HomeMy WebLinkAbout021221 ORD - 08/13/1991AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION )3Y AQUA
PARK, INC., BY GRANTING A SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR AN
OUTSIDE AMUSEMENT PARK SUBJECT TO SEVEN (7) CONDITIONS ON
LOTS 1 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 87, BROOKLYN SUBDIVISION; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded to the City Council its
reports and recommendations concerning the application of Aqua Park, Inc. for amendment to
the zoning map of the City of Corpus Christi.
WHEREAS, in accordance with proper notice to the public, a public hearing was
held on Tuesday, August 13, 1991, during a meeting of the City Council in the Council
Chambers at City Hall in the City of Corpus Christi allowing all interested persons to appear
and be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the hereinafter set forth
amendment would best serve public health, necessity and convenience and the general welfare
of the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is
amended by making the change hereinafter set out.
SECTION 2. That a Special Council Permit be granted on Lots 1 through 12,
Block 87, Brooklyn Subdivision, located in an area bounded by Coastal Avenue, Seagull
Boulevard, Bridgport Avenue, and E. Causeway Boulevard, in accordance with the attached site
plan marked Exhibit "A," and the following conditions:
1. USE: The only use authorized by this Special Permit other than the basic "B-4"
District uses, is an outside amusement park provided that none of the outside
amusement rides exceed a height of twenty (20) feet.
2. PARKING: Each amusement use must provide shared parking at a rate of 1.33
parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of floor area or site area for that use.
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3. TRACK SURFACE: The surface of any track used by motorized vehicles must be
of a non -dust producing surface and must be set back a minimum of five (5) feet
from any property line.
4. LANDSCAPING: All landscaping must comply with the requirements contained
in Article 27B "Landscape Requirements" for a "B-4" District and as a minimum, the property
must provide the following:
a. Along the scenic corridors (Causeway Boulevard and Bridgeport Avenue),
Coastal Avenue and Seagull Boulevard, a five (5) foot wide landscaped
area which consists of living or non -living permeable landscape material or
combination of both, excluding driveway approaches.
b. Along Bridgeport Avenue, palm trees must be planted every fifty (50) feet
on center, excluding visibility triangles and driveway approaches.
5. SCENIC CORRIDOR HEIGHT LIMITATIONS: The height of any structure
shall not exceed one (1) foot for every one (1) foot setback as measured from the Causeway
Boulevard and Bridgeport Avenue rights-of-way up to maximum setback of fifty (50) feet,
except that no structure may be located within five (5) feet of the rights-of-way.
6. DRIVEWAY: One driveway approach with a maximum width of thirty (30) feet
may be permitted along each scenic corridor (Causeway Boulevard and along Bridgeport
Avenue).
7. LIGHTING: All site and parking lot must be shielded and directed downward
and away from the surrounding properties and public rights-of-way so as to reduce glare.
In the event the Board of Adjustment grants any special exception or variance to the
Zoning Ordinance, applicable to the Special Permit herein granted, other than the one specified
in this Special Permit, said Special Permit shall be void and of no force and effect whatsoever.
SECTION 3. That the official zoning map of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
be and the same is hereby amended as herein ordained.
SECTION 4. That the Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, approved on the 27th day of August, 1973, as amended from time to time, except as
herein changed, shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 6. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council
members,copy attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the need for efficient
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administration of City affairs by granting the aforesaid zoning change, such finding of an
emergency is made and declared requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration
and voting upon ordinances at three regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and shall
talo, effect ppon first reading as an emergency measure this the /3 day of
�((491AM, 1991.
A FJ EST:
City Secretary
APPROVED: 3/s1 DAY OF Tu ly , 1991.
JAMES R. BRAY JR., CITY ATTORNEY
By
• istan City Attorney
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi, Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance an emergency
exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at
three regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule and pass this
ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully,
Council Members
Respectfully,
MAYO
THE CI CORPUS CHRISTI
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Dr. David McNichols
Clif Moss
Mary Pat Slavik
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