MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 9, 2016 REGULAR MEETING The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted its February 9, 2016, Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers of City Hall (1900 Billy G. Webb) that began at 7:00 p.m. It did so in compliance with requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act, City of Portland City Charter and Unified Development Ordinance. The following persons were in attendance: MEMBERS PRESENT Craig Forsythe (Chairperson) John Rooney (Vice-Chairperson) Mark Wendland Mark Roach Jerry Browning Pete Stricker MEMBERS ABSENT Theresa Nix STAFF PRESENT Randy Wright, City Manager Brian DeLatte, Assistant City Manager Jamie Pyle, Director of Public Works and Development Drew Schell, IT Technician Fred Bussman, IT Technician 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Craig Forsythe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. MINUTES: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered approval of the minutes of its December 8, 2015, Regular Meeting. Mr. Roach made a motion to accept the minutes of the December 8, 2015, Regular Meeting. Mr. Browning seconded the motion. 3. SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the final plat of Sunset Acres.
Director of Public Works and Development, Jamie Pyle, presented the following information: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A final plat was submitted for Sunset Acres. The plat consists of four lots on 9 acres. Staff analysis shows that the final plat meets Unified Development Ordinance requirements and approval is recommended. None Staff review of the final plat shows that the layout conforms to the Unified Development Ordinance. The dimensions of the proposed lot and right-of-way meet the district s requirements. Access: This final plat access on the north is Lang Road which is shown on the adopted 2012 Comprehensive Plan Thoroughfare Plan, to be a Type C-4 Principal Collector (80 foot wide right-of-way). The plat dedicates 20 feet of right-of-way to the existing 40 foot wide road. This plat dedicates a 40 foot wide ingress/egress easement which will consist of a private road to be maintained by the owners of the lots. Driveway access will not be allowed onto Lang Road. The proposed right-of-way conforms to the Unified Development Ordinance and the 2012 Comprehensive Plan. Utilities: An existing 6-inch water line runs along Lang Road and a 2 inch water line runs along the adjacent west property line in a 7.5 foot utility easement. The water lines are sized appropriately for current and future demands. This property will include a 7.5 foot utility easement along the west property line for a total of a 15 foot utility easement to accommodate future utility needs. This property will construct a 6 inch water line and fire hydrant to serve these lots. The property will not have access to a City sanitary sewer system and will comply with the City Unified Development Code Section 616 and Texas Administrative Code Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 217 in regards to an on-site septic system. Drainage: The applicant has noted that the property lies within FEMA FIRM Zone C. Storm water will surface drain toward the southwest and to an existing drainage ditch along the west side of the property. This plat will dedicate 37.5 feet of drainage easement along the east property line from Lang Road to the south boundary. The ultimate future drainage easement will be 75 feet wide. Finished floor elevations will be required to be 18 inches above adjacent grade elevations in conformance with City codes.
San Patricio County Drainage District City Engineer/Public Works Department Mr. Rooney made a motion that approves the final plat of Sunset Acres, subject to the following conditions: (2) Payment of all platting fees and review fees (3) Approved construction plans for a 24 foot wide private road, 6 inch water line and a fire hydrant Mr. Stricker seconded the motion. 4. SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the final plat of Lot 14R, Block 14, North Shore Unit 3. Director of Public Works and Development, Jamie Pyle, presented the following information: EXECUTIVE SUMMARYA final plat has been submitted for Lot 14R, Block 14, North Shore Unit 3 being out of Lots 2R and 3R, Block 14, North Shore Unit 3 as shown on a map recorded in Envelope A328-329, Tube 26-4 of the plat records of San Patricio County, Texas. The plat consists of one lot on 12.61 acres. Staff analysis shows that the final plat meets Unified Development Ordinance requirements and approval is recommended. None Staff review of the final plat shows that the layout conforms to the Unified Development Ordinance for Zone District R-20, Multifamily Residential. The dimensions of the proposed lot and right-of-way meet the district s requirements. Access: This final plat access on the north is North Shore Boulevard (88 foot wide right-ofway), on the west is Esplanade Drive and Centerpointe Drive (both 60 foot wide rights-ofway). North Shore Boulevard is shown on the adopted 2012 Comprehensive Plan Thoroughfare Plan, to be a Type C-4 Principal Collector (80 foot wide right-of-way) and Centerpointe Drive is a Type C-2 Secondary Collector (60 foot wide right-of-way). Utilities: An existing 12-inch water line runs along North Shore Boulevard. An existing 8- inch sanitary sewer line is within an existing 15 foot utility easement midway across the property.
Drainage: The applicant has noted that the property lies within FEMA FIRM Zone C. Storm water will surface drain toward the southeast and to an existing drainage ditch along the east side of the property. Finished floor elevations will be required to comply with City codes. San Patricio County Drainage District City Engineer/Public Works Department Mr. Stricker made a motion to approve the final plat of Lot 14R, Block 14, North Shore Unit 3, subject to the following conditions: (2) Payment of all platting fees and review fees. Mr. Rooney seconded the motion. 5. SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the final plat of Bay Ridge Subdivision Unit 14. The Director of Public Works and Development, Jamie Pyle, presented the following: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A final plat was submitted for Bay Ridge Subdivision Unit 14. The unit consists of 51 lots on 9.06 acres. Staff analysis shows that the final plat meets Unified Development Ordinance requirements and approval is recommended. None Staff review of the final plat shows that the layout conforms to the approved preliminary plat. The dimensions of the proposed lots and right-of-way meet the district s requirements. Access: This final plat access is looped from California Drive to Santa Monica Street by the extension of Ventura Drive. The proposed right-of-way and street design conforms to the Unified Development Ordinance.
Utilities: 6-inch water lines and 8-inch wastewater lines are proposed to run between the curb and sidewalks. The lines are sized appropriately for current and future demands. Drainage: The applicant has noted that the majority of the property lies within FEMA FIRM Zone C. Twenty two (22) lots lie within Zone A1. Finished floor elevations will be based on adjacent curb elevations in conformance with City codes. Underground storm drains are proposed to connect into the existing drainage systems. City of Portland Fire Department City Engineer/Public Works Department: Mr. Stricker made a motion to approve the final plat of Bay Ridge Subdivision Unit 14, subject to the following conditions: (2) Payment of all platting fees and review fees (3) Approval and construction of infrastructure plans Mr. Rooney seconded the motion. Motion passed (6-0). 6. SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the final plat of Bay Landing Subdivision Unit 3. The Director of Public Works and Development, Jamie Pyle, presented the following information: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A final plat was submitted for Bay Landing Subdivision Unit 3. The unit consists of 83 singlefamily residential lots on 19.83 acres. Staff analysis shows that the final plat meets Unified Development Ordinance requirements and approval is recommended. January 8, 2013 - Bay Landing Subdivision Preliminary Plat Approved Staff review of the final plat shows that the layout conforms to the approved preliminary plat. The dimensions of the proposed lots and right-of-way meet the district s requirements.
Access: This final plat improves circulation between Cottonwood Drive and Chesapeake Bay Drive with access to Bay Landing Drive. The proposed right-of-way and street design conforms to the Unified Development Ordinance. Utilities: 8-inch water lines, fire hydrants and service connections will be connected to the 8-inch stub out for Unit 1. 8-inch wastewater lines, manholes and service connections will connect to the stub-outs from Unit 1. Both water and wastewater lines are proposed to run between the curb and sidewalks. The lines are sized appropriately for current and future demands. The Lang Road Lift Station was upgraded during the construction of Unit 1 and is sufficient for the additional sanitary flows from Unit 3. Drainage: The applicant has noted that the majority of the property lies within FEMA FIRM Zone C. Finished floor elevations will be based on adjacent curb elevations in conformance with City codes. Underground storm drains ranging in diameters from 18- inches to 48-inches, curb inlets and manholes are proposed to connect into the existing dual 48-inch drainage system on Cottonwood Drive. City of Portland Fire Department Consulting City Utilities Engineer San Patricio County Drainage District City Engineer/Public Works Department Mr. Roach made a motion that approves the final plat of Bay Landing Subdivision Unit 3, subject to the following conditions: (2) Payment of all platting fees and review fees (3) Approval of construction plans (4) Receipt of a letter of approval for construction within a pipeline easement (5) Adjustment of rear yard setback on Block 1, Lots 11-16 and 21 after consultation with pipeline easement holder (6) In the event they are unable to construct on the pipeline, this action is null and void. Mr. Rooney seconded the motion. 7. SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT: The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the final plat of Lot 13R, Block 5, Tier X, City of Portland. The Director of Public Works and Development, Jamie Pyle, presented the following information:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A final plat has been submitted for Lot 13R, Block 5, Tier X, City of Portland being a replat of Lots 13 and 14, Block 5, Tier X, City of Portland as shown on a map recorded in Volume 2, Page 33, Map Records of San Patricio County, Texas. The plat consists of one lot on 0.366 acres. Staff analysis shows that the final plat meets Unified Development Ordinance requirements and approval is recommended. February 2, 2016 City Council passed Ordinance No. 2128 abandoning and authorizing the City Manager to sell approximately 1,593 square feet of surplus right-of-way located adjacent to 325 East Bayview Blvd. (Lots 13 and 14, Block 5, Tier X, City of Portland); and providing and establishing an effective date. Staff review of the final plat shows that the layout conforms to the Unified Development Ordinance. The dimensions of the proposed lot and right-of-way meet the district s requirements. Access: This final plat access on the north is Bay View Boulevard which is an existing 80 foot wide right-of-way. The plat incorporates the 1,593 Square Feet of surplus right-of-way to the existing Lots 13 and 14, Block 5, Tier X, City of Portland. Utilities: An existing 6-inch water line and an existing 8 inch sanitary sewer line run along Bay View Boulevard. Drainage: The applicant has noted that the property lies within FEMA FIRM Zone A17, B & C. Storm water will surface drain toward the south into the Corpus Christi Bay along the south side of the property. Finished floor elevations will be required to be 18 inches above adjacent grade elevations in conformance with City codes. City Engineer/Public Works Department Mr. Stricker made a motion to approve the final plat of Lot 13R, Block 5, Tier X, City of Portland, subject to the following conditions: (2) Payment of all platting fees and review fees (3) Deed for the property must be executed prior to recordation of the plat Mr. Roach seconded the motion.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Forsythe adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. APPROVED: Chairperson Craig Forsythe ATTEST: Brian DeLatte, P.E. Assistant City Manager