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Home My WebLink About023261 ORD - 03/31/1998AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION BY MARIA GONGORA, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR AN OFFICE FOR A MOVING/TRANSFER USE AND LIMITED PARKING OF ASSOCIATED VEHICLES, SUBJECT TO A SITE PLAN, ON BAYVIEW ADDITION, BLOCK 13, LOT 20; 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 Maria Gongora, for amendment to the zoning map of the City of Corpus Christi; WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on Wednesdays, September 17, 1997, October 29, 1997, December 10, 1997, January 7, 1998, and January 21, 1998, during meetings of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday, March 31, 1998, during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, in the City of Corpus Christi, during which all interested persons were allowed to appear and be heard; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this 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 and a Special Permit for an office for a moving/transfer use and limited parking of associated vehicles is granted to Bayview Addition, Block 13, Lot 20, located at the southeast corner of Craig and South Alameda Streets. SECTION 2. That the Special Permit granted in Section 1 of this Ordinance is subject to the attached site plan and the following conditions: 1. USES: The only use authorized by this Special Permit, other than the basic "A-2" Apartment House District permitted uses, is an office for a moving/transfer use and limited parking of associated vehicles in compliance with this Special Permit and the attached site plan. Warehouse type or overnight storage of materials is prohibited. Outside storage of any materials or items not specifically allowed in this permit is prohibited. This Special Permit shall not be construed to restrict any uses permitted under the "A-2" District. 2. TRUCKS: The property is limited to no more than four (4) commercial trucks on approved parking surfaces as indicated on the attached site plan. The maximum size of trucks shall be as follows: Z099707C091 voLkUFILMED 0, 32611 2 a) No more than one (1) commercial truck not to exceed a length of 36 feet; and b) No more than three (3) commercial trucks not to exceed a length of 31 feet. c) By this condition, a truck is interpreted to include both the tractor and trailer when connected on site. 3. FENCING: A screening fence with a height of not less than 6 feet, 11 inches must be located along the south side of Craig Street and extending south across the side yard to either connect at a right angle with the house or to extend at least 20 feet at a right angle from the Craig Street property line and immediately east of the pathway as shown on the site plan. The fence must be installed within one (1) year from the date of this ordinance. Screening may be achieved by landscaping as conditioned below or by a standard screening fence meeting this height requirement. A gate is required at the driveway entrance. This gate must provide a visual obstruction from the public right-of-way. 4. LANDSCAPING: A landscaping strip with a width of not less than 18 inches must be located along the north side of the property as shown on the site plan with a screening fence along the center line of the strip. The landscaping strip must contain a minimum of one (1) gallon confederate jasmine placed every two (2) feet on center. A drip irrigation system must be installed within the landscaping strip. All landscaping must be kept in a healthy and growing condition at all times. The landscaping must be installed before a certificate of occupancy for the special permitted uses is issued, and the landscaping must achieve screening as effective as an opaque standard screening fence, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, within 18 months or a standard screening fence meeting the stated height requirement shall be required. 5. LIGHTING: All exterior lighting must be directional and shielded so as to prevent glare to adjacent properties. 6. SPEAKERS: Outside paging, speakers, telephone bells, or similar devices are prohibited. 7. SIGNAGE: No nonresidential signage shall be permitted, including commercial signage on the commercial trucks. 8. TIME LIMIT. This Special Permit expires one (1) year from the date of this ordinance unless the property is being used for the purpose outlined in Condition 1 and all other conditions have been complied with. Z099707C.091 3 SECTION 3. That the official Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is amended to reflect the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in Section 1 of this ordinance. SECTION 4. That the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, approved on the 27th day of August, 1973, as amended from time to time, except as changed by this ordinance and any other ordinances adopted on this date, remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. That to the extent that this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance represents a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan is amended to conform to the Zoning Ordinance, as amended by this ordinance. SECTION 6. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby expressly repealed. SECTION 7. 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 8. 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 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 i day of f in %L `! (' F , 1998. ATTEST: Armando Chapa Samuel L. Neal, Jr. City Secretary Mayor, the City of Corpus Christi APPROVED: This o2 4 day of dt-' James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney By: R. Ja, Rei ng, Assistant pity Attorney Z099707C.091 , 1998. 4 Corpus Christi, Texas S/[ day of iy;(h ('{'i , 1998 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, Samuel L. Neal, Jr. Mayor, City of Corpus Christi Council Members The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Samuel L. Neal, Jr. (L( iL. Melody Cooper Alex L. Garcia, Jr. Dr. Arnold Gonzales Betty Jean Longoria John Longoria Edward A. Martin Dr. David McNichols Z099707C.091 7(I TT 02326 0 § APPLICANTS MODIFIED PROPOSAL NV1d 311S sALA MEDA STREET ;-s*lEio � §#�co UNPAVED ALLEY USED CAR LOT 1331711S OIVUO