HomeMy WebLinkAbout021806 ORD - 11/23/1993AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION BY
SOUTH TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND BY GRANTING A
SPECIAL COUNCIL PERMIT FOR A PARKING LOT ON HILLSIDE
ADDITION, BLOCK 2, LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, SUBJECT TO FOUR (4)
CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded to the City Council its reports
and recommendations concerning the application of South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind
for amendment to the zoning map of the City of Corpus Christi;
WHFREAS, in accordance with proper notice to the public, a public hearing was held
on Wednesday, October 20, 1993, during a meeting of the Planning Commission and on
Tuesday, November 23, 1993, 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 for a parking lot on Hillside
Addition, Block 2, Lots 1 through 7, located on the north side of Mestina Street, between
Coke Street and Crosstown Expressway, subject to (4) conditions:
1. USE: The only use authorized by this Special Council Permit other than the basic
"A-2" Apartment House District uses, is a parking lot limited to employees and
visitors of the South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind. The parking lot may not be
used at any time day or night by tractors, trailers, trucks, buses, or other commercial
vehicles.
2. SCREENING: A screening fence six (6) feet in height from the natural ground
capable of withstanding a thirty (30) pound per square foot wind load, and which
shall constitute a visual obstruction, must be installed along the Mestina Street
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frontage with sufficient setback for landscaping except that the screening fence must
be setback fifty (50) feet from the west right-of-way line of the Crosstown
Expressway. The screening fence must be installed within one (1) year of the date
of this ordinance.
3. LANDSCAPING: Landscaping, as required by the Landscaping Ordinance along
Mestina Street must be located between the screening fence and the north right-of-
way line of Mestina Street. All landscaping must be installed within one (1) year of
the date of this ordinance.
4. LIGHTING: All on-site lighting must be directed so that the light and glare
emanating therefrom is not cast upon residential property to the annoyance or
inconvenience of persons of normal sensibility residing on or upon such residential
property.
SECTION 3. In the event the Board of Adjustment grants any special exception or
variance to the Zoning Ordinance, applicable to the Special Council Permit herein granted,
other than the use specified in this Special Council Permit, this Special Council Permit shall
be void and of no force and effect whatsoever.
SECTION 4. That the official zoning map of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be
and the same is hereby amended as herein ordained.
SECTION 5. 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 6. That, to the extent that the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance set
forth herein above represents a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended to conform to the Zoning Ordinance as amended herein.
SECTION 7. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 8. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of
Corpus Christi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
SECTION 9. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the need for immediate action necessary
for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs, such finding of an emergency is
made and declared requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting
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upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and shall take
effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the 24' day of bJOve m1t 993.
ATTEST: _ THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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City Secretary MAYOR
THE CORPUS CHRISTI
APPROVED THIS THE 19TH DAY
OF NOVEMBER 1993
JAMES R. BRAY JR.
CITY ATTORNEY
By:
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Norbert J. Hart
Assistant 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 two 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, Respectfully,
Council Members
The above ordinance was
Mary Rhodes
Jack Best
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
David Noyola
Clif Moss
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MAYOR
THE CITY OF -CORPUS CHRISTI
passed by the following vote:
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