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Home My WebLink About032702 ORD - 03/22/2022One Reading Ordinance authorizing a temporary pilot program for Lucy's Snackbar adjacent to 312 N Chaparral St #A to seek a revocable license to operate a parklet in the City's right-of-way in accordance with the regulations and guidelines established by the City's Public Works Department BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: Whereas, Lucy's Snackbar located at 312 N Chaparral St #A lacks the necessary lot size to build or expand an outdoor patio area for its customers to enjoy; Whereas, Lucy's Snackbar has inquired whether the City would allow them to set up a parklet in the City's right-of-way in front of their permanent fixed -site food and beverage establishment; Whereas, a parklet is an urban space for sitting, dining or enjoying nature, typically established where the sidewalk meets the street, often repurposing on -street parking spaces to provide a place for restaurant or bar owners to add additional seating and tables for their guests in an outdoor setting; Whereas, in accordance with Section 1, Article IX of the City Charter, the City Council may by ordinance grant or authorize an officer or employee of the City to issue a license or use privilege agreement to a private person to use a portion of a public street, sidewalk or alley for a parklet in accordance with guidelines and requirements to be established by the City for temporary pilot program parklet at Lucy's Snackbar at 312 N Chaparral St #A in the area depicted in Exhibit A. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. A pilot program is hereby authorized to allow the occupant and owner of Lucy's Snackbar and the property at 312 N Chaparral St #A to apply for a parklet license in the area depicted in Exhibit A in accordance with the City's Guidelines and Regulations applicable to parklets in the downtown area including applicable fees as per fee schedule. SECTION 2.That following review and approval of the temporary parklet license application by the City's Public Works Department, the City Manager or his designee may issue a revocable license to the owner of Lucy's Snackbar at 312 N Chaparral St #A in the area depicted in Exhibit A to install a parklet in the public right-of-way as designated in a license agreement. SECTION 3. That the temporary pilot program for a parklet located at Lucy's Snackbar at 312 N Chaparral St #A in the area depicted in Exhibit A will be revisited by the City Council in April 2022, and this temporary license shall conform to the final adopted ordinance as deemed necessary by the City Council and the City Manager. 032702 SCANNED SECTION 4. Upon the written request of the Mayor or majority of the members of the City Council, 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 City Charter rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordince is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure on this the oa\u\ day of V\u‘Ir,\n , 2022. ATTEST: Rebecca uerta CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI aulette M. Guajardo City Secretary Mayor day of `.U,('f;V1 , 2022 PASSED AND APPROVED on this the ag "`3' day of Ir'1W Ch , 2022. 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 aulette M. Guajardo Mayor 0 702 The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Paulette M. Guajardo Roland Barrera Gil Hernandez Michael Hunter Billy Lerma John Martinez Ben Molina Mike Pusley Greg Smith Ay? MEOW IMMO mom SUBJECT: EXHIBIT FOR PROPOSED PARKLET AT 312 CHAPARRAL STREET Traffic Engineering Division Public Worms Department Exhibit A City of Corpus Christi Downtown/Uptown Sidewalk Cafe & Streetscape Amenities Application for Use Privilege Agreement (UPA) Pursuant to Corpus Christi Unified Development Code Section 6.13 Streetscape Zone Standards This application outlines the information necessary for obtaining a Use Privilege Agreement for Downtown Corpus Christi streetscape zone and pedestrian amenities. Check: Item: Type: Description: Review Time: ® UPA Permanent Permanent amenities (ie. Awnings, lighting, etc.) 21 Business Days after application deemed complete 4a UPA Temporary Non-Permanent/temporary amenities (ie. sidewalk cafe tables and chairs, etc.) 10 Business Days after application deemed complete Applicant Information: Project/Business Name: Lucy's Snackbar Project Applicant: Justin Gainan Project Address: 312 N Chaparral St #A Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 7am- 10pm ; Sat 8am - 3pm Property Tax ID: 191608 Occupancy Type: Restaurant Adjacent Property Owner Information: Name or Business Name: Texas Surf Museum Phone & Email: brad@waterstreetrestaurants.com 361-548-7873 Address: 309 N Water St. Corpus Christi TX 78401 Name or Business Name: Water Street Restaurants Phone & Email richard.lomax@waterstreetrestuarants.com 361-739-3991 Acidiess: 309 N Water St. Corpus Christi TX 78401 Check Streetscape Amenity Applicant is Requesting: Item Quantity Item Quantity Item Quantity o Art x Planter(s) 3 o Lighting o Awning R Landscaping Tree beds: 3 o Outdoor Display & Sales Street Furniture TabChalirs 4o Bench:1 R Sidewalk Cafe 1 ix Other: Parklet- Approved by the City and funded by CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act) Application Requirements Additional Submittal Requirements: x 1) Provide a site plan drawing & profile each on 8.3x11 inch paper (see example provided) with the following: a. Proposed amenities showing dimensions and distances from right-of-way (face of the curb) or property line, depths and elevations, and existing utilities. b. Potential conflicts with public infrastructure or zones (Le. fire hydrants, trees, light poles, bus stops, loading zones, ADA parking spaces, driveways). c. A "clear zone," "pedestrian zone," or "throughway zone" showing an unobstructed pedestrian path of at least five feet. d. Adjacent street names. e. If applicable, location and elevation of proposed temporary fencing and gates with dimensions of the exit path and gate opening. f. Include any required ADA accommodations. P4 2) Copy of Deed Record for the property, showing ownership. 3) Letter of Permission from Property Owner Of Different from Applicant). Exit Path: The applicant must maintain a clear path out of the building. The exit path shall be a minimum of 44 inches and there shall be no chairs, tables, or other obstructions located in this exit path. If a gate is installed on a sidewalk cafe fence, it must remain open during the business operating hours. Responsibilities of Sidewalk Cafe Operator: Businesses operating a sidewalk cafe will be responsible for the collection of all trash or refuse of any kind that is generated from the operation of the business. Any damage that is made to the sidewalk must be completely repaired following the expiration of the UPA or discontinuance of the sidewalk cafe or amenity. In case of an emergency event in which items need to be removed from the sidewalk cafe, all items left on the sidewalk by the establishment must be removable within a 24-hour period. Upon review and approval of this application, a Use Privilege Agreement will be created and will require the signature of the applicant prior to the installation of the amenities Signature of Applicant: Received By [Name]: Date Received by City: Contact Information: Development Services, Land Development Division 2406 Leopard St., 1st FI (361) 826-3240 Date: 2t 2c .1 H20 Market Trust and Water Street LTD 309 Water Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 December 16, 2021 Corpus Christi Downtown Management District 223 N Chaparral St. Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Re; Sidewalk Cafe Application -- Lucy's Snackbar {312 N Chaparral St. #k) As President of 1120 Market Trust and Water Street LTD, property owner of 312 N Chaparral St. ISA., I give my permission for Lucy's Snackbar to submit this Sidewalk Cafe application. Please let nye know if yvu leave Clow yuestiuns_ Tharrk 20 Market Trust and Water Street LTD Example Site Plan & Profile Site Plan: Exhibit A for 15.16.040: Sidewalk Cafe Location Sdewa k Cate Food Service Business Sde on( CM6, — Parking Pay Slauon S'or c' a C C 0 c c C 0 Pedosttan Zone Voir 4'• caner Curb Rahn Azea Cross Section: Street • IM ragweed poked a n tone v3l,OS Oa$ed m 1ou1Nn 5a $e0en16 16 6a6 Site Plan: n 141 —.4z= Lucy's Parklet t' 3' 5' 3' P n ■ Lot Line seat 12 I Wrier 6 colturns . blue sqaure represents cc) Logi p;.aeement Cross Section: Iucy's Snack Bar er' :::D 1 r• r 7 a° T 3' —i 16' Sidewalk ROW 7' Parklet 8' Parking Bay MEM ENEMIES ■■N i 4. -r- r •••014 .111111111. 0' Examples of Furniture & Materials: Rendering (note, only two bays of seating will be included in final product) 12 Seats Actual Photos of Parklet Components, Including Interior Structure Example of Parking Stop Photo of Existing Lighting Levels