HomeMy WebLinkAbout027409 ORD - 09/11/2007Page 1 of 3
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, UPON APPLICATION
BY A.C. GILMORE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE
TO GARDENDALE UNIT 2, BLOCK 5, LOT 18, FROM "B-1"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT; AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO
ACCOUNT FOR ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THE EXISTING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; 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 A.C. Gilmore, 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,
August 8, 2007, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday,
September 11, 2007, 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 changing the zoning on Gardendale Unit 2, Block 5, Lot 18, located
approximately 200 feet south of the intersection of South Staples Street and Curtis
Clark Drive, from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" General Business
District. (Zoning Map 043035)
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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.
027409
H:1L EG -DI R\Shared\Garyslagenda1200719-1110 RD-zon i ng0807-01-Gilmore. doc
Page 2 of 3
SECTION 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 6. A violation of this ordinance or requirements implemented under this
ordinance constitutes an offense punishable under Section 1-6 of the City Code of
Ordinances.
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 finds and declares an emergency due to the need for
immediate action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs
and suspends the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at two
regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed upon first reading as an emergency
measure on this 11 th day of September, 2007.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED: September 5, 2007
arkyi
Gary LAW. Smith
Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
CI i F CORPUS CHRISTI
enry Gar
Mayor, Ci
tt
of Corpus Christi
177"
1
H:ILEG-DI R\Shared\GarySlagenda1200719-MORD-zoning0807-01-Gilmore.doc
Page 3 of 3
Corpus Christi, Texas
AL"-- day of aqtenizt2007
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
H'nry Garr
Mayor, CityofCorpus Christi
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummel)
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
41�
0217409
H:1LE G -DI RIS hared\GarySlagenda1200719-MORD-zon ing0807-01-Gilmore.doc