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AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, UPON APPLICATION BY
SEUNG LEE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO
LOTS 22 AND 23, BLOCK 4, GARDENDALE UNIT 2, (CURRENTLY
ZONED "R-lB" ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT) BY GRANTING A
SPECIAL PERMIT FOR TWO (2) OFFICE BUILDINGS AND A PARKING
LOT SUBJECT TO EIGHT (8) CONDITIONS; AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ACCOUNT FOR ANY DEVIATIONS
FROM THE EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; 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 Seung Lee for amendment to the City of
Corpus Christi Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map;
WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on Wednesday,
February 12, 2003 and February 26, 2003, during a meeting of the Planning
Commission, and on Tuesday, April 15, 2003, 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 by granting a Special Permit for two (2) office buildings on Lot 23 and a
parking lot on Lot 22, Block 4, Gardendale Unit 2, (currently zoned "R-lB" One-family
Dwelling District), located on the north side of Curtis Clark Drive and approximately 225
feet west of South Staples Street.
SECTION 2. That the Special Permit granted in Section 1 of this Ordinance is subject
to the following eight (8) conditions:
Uses: The only uses permitted by this Special Permit other than those uses
permitted by right in the "R-lB" One-family Dwelling District are two (2) office
buildings and an ancillary parking lot.
Location: Allowed to construct a maximum of two (2) office buildings up to 7,500
square feet each on Lot 23, Block 4, Gardendale Unit 2. The front or main entry
of the building(s) shall face east.
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3. Access Vehicular access to Lot 23, Block 4, Gardendale Unit 2 is prohibited.
Vehicular access is permitted on Lot 22, Block 4, Gardendale Unit 2
4. Parking: The parking lot for the office building(s) shall be located on Lot 22, Block
4,Gardendale Unit 2
5. Fencin,q: A six (6) foot screening fence shall be located along the west property line
of Lot 23, Block 4, Gardendale Unit 2.
Landscaping: Oleanders every five- (5) foot on center shall be required along the
exterior side of the fence on the west property line of Lot 23. Landscaping of Lots 22
and 23 shall be provided in accordance with the requirements contained in Article
27B, Landscape Requirements, as in the "AB" Professional Office District. All plant
material must be maintained in a healthy growing condition at all times. All
landscaping must be installed as part of any building and parking lot construction.
7. Lighting: All security lighting must be directional and shielded. Lighting must be
directed away form the surrounding residences and public rights-of-way.
Time Limit: Such Special Permit shall be deemed to have expired within one (1)
year of the date of this ordinance, unless the property is being used as outlined in
Condition #1 and in compliance with all other conditions.
SECTION 3. That the official Zoning Map of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is
amended to reflect the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance made by 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, 1937, 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. That 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, the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for
immediate action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs
and (2) suspends the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at
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two regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed upon first reading as an
emergency measure on this 15th day of April, 2003.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa v
City Secretary
APPROVED /~, / ~
Joseph ~larney' ~)
Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
,2003
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Samuel L.'~i'~al, Jr.
Mayor, The City of Corpus ~hristi
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Corpus Christi, Texas
'\~J'~ Day of (~1~ ,2003
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. N~al, Jr., May(~r i~/
City of Corpus Christ
Council Members
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott