CITY OF LAREDO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2017 The City of Laredo Planning and Zoning Commission convened in special session open to the public at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1110 Houston Street, considered the following: Present: Absent: Staff: Others: Erasmo Villarreal Richard Norton Daniel Lopez Danny Tijerina Jorge Dominguez Johnny Narvaez Javier Compean Jose Tellez Nathan R. Bratton Fernando Morales Alejandrina Sanchez Ana Villarreal Victor Mendoza Manuel Garcia, Jr. Manuel Garcia, Sr. Ricardo Villarreal Daniel Gomez Edward Garza I. CALL TO ORDER Cm. Villarreal, Interim-Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Fernando Morales, Planning Staff, called roll and verified that a quorum existed. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF: Minutes of the Special P & Z Meeting of February 15, 2017 Page 1
Regular Meeting of February 2, 2017 Cm Narvaez made a motion to approve the minutes of February 2, 2017. Second: Cm. Norton In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously V. CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTORS REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS: There was nothing to report from neither the Director nor the Chairman. VI. CITIZEN COMMENTS Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to a City Planner, or designee, no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. VII. PUBLIC HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION OF AN ORDINANCE: A. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Food Truck Park serving alcohol on Lot 6, Block 1, San Isidro Monarch Subdivision, located at 10211 Golondrina Dr. District VI Cm. Charlie San Miguel ZC-24-2017 After reading the item and having no objections, the chairman opened the public hearing. Ana Villarreal, Planning Staff, stated the applicant request to table the item. Cm. Lopez made a motion to table the item. Second: Cm. Dominguez In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously B. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 64 and 65, Block 2, North Creek Subdivision, located at 1010 E. Hillside Rd. District V Cm. Nelly Vielma. ZC-18-2017 Minutes of the Special P & Z Meeting of February 15, 2017 Page 2
After reading the item and having no objections, the chairman opened the public hearing. Cm. Dominguez made a motion to table the item. Second: Cm. Narvaez In Favor: 2 Opposed: 4 Abstained: 0 Motion fails Cm. Tijerina made a motion to close the public hearing and recommend approval of the proposed Special Use Permit, contingent upon the applicant obtaining the parking spaces that are missing. Second: Cm. Lopez In Favor: 5 Opposed: 1 (Cm. Dominguez) Abstained: 0 Motion carried C. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Ejido Subdivision, located at 3301 Santa Barbara St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). District I Cm. Rudy Gonzalez ZC-20-2017 After reading the item and having no objections, the chairman opened the public hearing. Cm. Dominguez made a motion to close the public hearing and recommend approval of the proposed zone change. Second: Cm. Tijerina In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously D. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 1, The Reserve Commercial Plat, Phase II, located 2610 E. Del Mar Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). District VI Cm. Charlie San Miguel ZC-21-2017 After reading the item and having no objections, the chairman opened the public hearing. Ricardo Villarreal, Howland Engineering, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed zone change. Minutes of the Special P & Z Meeting of February 15, 2017 Page 3
Cm. Lopez made a motion to close the public hearing and recommend approval of the proposed zone change. Second: Cm. Tijerina In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously E. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 70.73 Acres out of A. Cavazos Share A, Porcion 21 and 32, Abstract 296, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 124 Ranch Rd., from M-1 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). District V Cm. Nelly Vielma ZC-22-2017 After reading the item and having no objections, the chairman opened the public hearing. Edward Garza, Crane Engineering, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed zone change. Cm. Norton made a motion to close the public hearing and recommend approval of the proposed zone change. Second: Cm. Tijerina In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously F. Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.23 Acres out of DM Sanchez Tract 1, Abstract 277, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located east of Backwoods Trail and north of Shiloh Drive., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). District VI Cm. Charlie San Miguel ZC-19-2017 After reading the item and having no objections, the chairman opened the public hearing. Cm. Norton made a motion to close the public hearing and recommend approval of the proposed zone change. Second: Cm. Tijerina In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously Minutes of the Special P & Z Meeting of February 15, 2017 Page 4
VIII. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING MASTER PLAN: A. Southern Development Subdivision Master Plan located south of State Highway 359 and east of Concord Hills Blvd. District II- Cm. Vidal Rodriguez. Nathan Bratton, Planning Director, requested to table the item as the item has not gone to the Parks Board. The applicant concurred. Cm. Tijerina made a motion to table the item. Second: Cm. Dominguez In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously IX. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PRELIMINARY REPLAT: A. Plat of Southern Development Subdivision Unit II, located south of State Highway 359 and east of Concord Hills Blvd. District II- Cm. Vidal Rodriguez. Cm. Dominguez made a motion to table the item. Second: Cm. Tijerina In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously B. Replat of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1221, Eastern Division into Lots 5A, 5B, and 6A, Block 1221, Eastern Division, located north of Galveston St. and west of Bartlett Ave. District III- Cm. Alejandro Alex Perez. Daniel Gomez, P.E., concurred with all comments. Cm. Lopez made a motion to approve the item subject to all comments. Planning: 1. Prove plat note for GPS point of beginning and point of commencement bearing. 2. Provide correct street name from Galveston St to Guerrero St. 3. Corner Clip will need to be identified as City R.O.W. in Plat Notes. 4. Remove Of from As Platted and replace Into with Replat. 5. All improvements as Per Subdivision Ordinance. Engineering: 1. Show all easements. Minutes of the Special P & Z Meeting of February 15, 2017 Page 5
Fire: No comment submitted. Environmental: No comments submitted. Water & Utilities: No comments submitted. Traffic Safety: No comments submitted. Parks & Leisure: No comments submitted. WEBB County App: No comments submitted. AEP Engineers: No comments submitted. U.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. L.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. AT&T: No comments submitted. NOTICE TO THE DEVELOPER: Planning: 1. Only the utility easements within the plat boundaries are subject to change prior to plat recordation, due to revisions by the utility companies NOTICE TO THE DEVELOPER: Planning: 1. Only the utility easements within the plat boundaries are subject to change prior to plat recordation, due to revisions by the utility companies. Second: Cm. Tijerina In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously C. Replat of Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 1402, Eastern Division into Lots 10-A, Block 1402, Eastern Division, located north of Lane St. and east of Martin Ave. District III- Cm. Alejandro Alex Perez. Cm. Tijerina made a motion to approve the item subject to all comments. Minutes of the Special P & Z Meeting of February 15, 2017 Page 6
Planning: 1. Prove plat note for GPS point of beginning and point of commencement bearing. 2. Provide corner clip and identify with Plat Note as City R.O.W. 3. Move improvement survey to the left of plat. 4. All improvements as Per Subdivision Ordinance. Engineering: 1. Show all easements. Fire: No comment submitted. Environmental: No comment submitted. Water & Utilities: No comments submitted. Traffic Safety: No comment submitted. Parks & Leisure: No comments submitted. WEBB County App: No comments submitted. AEP Engineers: No comments submitted. U.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. L.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. AT&T: No comments submitted. NOTICE TO THE DEVELOPER: Planning: 1. Only the utility easements within the plat boundaries are subject to change prior to plat recordation, due to revisions by the utility companies. NOTICE TO THE DEVELOPER: Planning: 1. Only the utility easements within the plat boundaries are subject to change prior to plat recordation, due to revisions by the utility companies. Second: Cm. Dominguez In Favor: 6 Minutes of the Special P & Z Meeting of February 15, 2017 Page 7
Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously X. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING FINAL PLATS AND FINAL REPLATS: A. Plat of Cielito Lindo/Carm Subdivision Phase XXII, located south of St. Luke Blvd. and east of proposed extension of St. David Ln. District I- Cm. Rudy Gonzalez. Cm. Norton made a motion to approve the item. Second: Cm. Dominguez In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously XI. ADJOURNMENT Cm. Norton made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Second: Cm. Lopez In Favor: 6 Opposed: 0 Abstained: 0 Motion carried unanimously Nathan R. Bratton, Director Planning & Zoning Department Erasmo Villarreal, Interim-Chairman Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes of the Special P & Z Meeting of February 15, 2017 Page 8
AGENDA ITEM: VII-A DATE: 03/02/17 APPLICANT: Cielito Lindo, LTD ENGINEER: Howland Engineering & Surveying Co. REQUEST: Preliminary consideration of the Plat of Cielito Lindo Commercial Subdivision, Phase IX. SITE: This.1.32 acre tract is located north/west corner of the intersection of St. Luke Blvd. and St. David Ln. The zoning for this 2 lot development is B-1. This tract is located in District I- Cm. Rudy Gonzalez. PROPOSED ACTION: APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: Planning: 1. Prove plat note for GPS point of beginning and point of commencement bearing. 2. Rename Location Map to Vicinity Map. 3. Remove City of Laredo from Nathan Bratton signature block. 4. Provide corner clip dimensions. 5. Rename subdivision plat to Cielito Lindo/Carm Commercial Subdivision Phase IX in order to comply with mater plan. 6. Remove contour lines. 7. All improvements as Per Subdivision Ordinance. Engineering: No comment submitted. Fire: No comment submitted. Environmental: No comments submitted. Water & Utilities: No comments submitted. Traffic Safety: No comments submitted. Parks & Leisure: No comments submitted. WEBB County App: No comments submitted. AEP Engineers: No comments submitted. U.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. L.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. AT&T: No comments submitted. Page 1 of 2
NOTICE TO THE DEVELOPER: Planning: 1. Only the utility easements within the plat boundaries are subject to change prior to plat recordation, due to revisions by the utility companies Page 2 of 2
AGENDA ITEM: VII-B DATE: 03/02/17 APPLICANT: Cielito Lindo, LTD ENGINEER: Howland Engineering & Surveying Co. REQUEST: Preliminary consideration of the Plat of Cielito Lindo Commercial Subdivision, Phase X. SITE: This 4.28 acre tract is located south/west corner of the intersection of Cielito Lindo Blvd. and St. David Ln. The zoning for this 3 lot development is B-1. This tract is located in District I- Cm. Rudy Gonzalez. PROPOSED ACTION: APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: Planning: 1. Prove plat note for GPS point of beginning and point of commencement bearing. 2. Rename Location Map to Vicinity Map. 3. Remove City of Laredo from Nathan Bratton signature block. 4. Label all easements. 5. Provide interior lot dimensions. 6. Rename subdivision plat to Cielito Lindo/Carm Commercial Subdivision Phase X in order to comply with mater plan. 7. Provide a note on the face of the plat stating, Sidewalks and trees will be installed at the time of issuance of building permits in accordance with the Laredo Land Development Code. 8. Provide a note on the face of the plat stating, All curb cuts shall comply with the Transportation Element of the City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan. 9. Remove contour lines. 10. All improvements as Per Subdivision Ordinance. Engineering: No comment submitted. Fire: No comment submitted. Environmental: No comments submitted. Water & Utilities: No comments submitted. Traffic Safety: 1. Provide for a shared driveway access between lots 1 and 2 along Cielito Lindo Blvd. and a shared driveway access between lots 2 and 3along Saint David Ln. Also promote internal access among the three lots. Parks & Leisure: No comments submitted. WEBB County App: No comments submitted. AEP Engineers: No comments submitted. U.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. Page 1 of 2
L.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. AT&T: No comments submitted. NOTICE TO THE DEVELOPER: Planning: 1. Only the utility easements within the plat boundaries are subject to change prior to plat recordation, due to revisions by the utility companies Page 2 of 2
AGENDA ITEM: VII-C DATE: 03/02/17 APPLICANT: Jesus C. Garcia, Jr. ENGINEER: Guerra Engineering & Surveying Co. REQUEST: Preliminary consideration of the Replat of Lot 14, La Coma Subdivision into Lots 14-A and 14-B, La Coma Subdivision. The intent is residential. The purpose of the replat is to create two lots out of lot 14. SITE: This 20.00 acre tract is located north of State Highway 359 and west of Botello Rd. This development is located outside the city limits but within the City of Laredo Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). PROPOSED ACTION: APPROVE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: Planning: 1. Remove contour lines. 2. Remove plat note #2. 3. All improvements as Per Subdivision Ordinance. Engineering: 1. Provide all necessary easements Fire: No comments submitted. Environmental: No comments submitted. Water & Utilities: No comments submitted. Traffic Safety: No comments submitted. Parks & Leisure: No comments submitted. WEBB County App: No comments submitted. AEP Engineers: No comments submitted. U.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. L.I.S.D.: No comments submitted. AT&T: No comments submitted. NOTICE TO THE DEVELOPER: Planning: 1. Only the utility easements within the plat boundaries are subject to change prior to plat recordation, due to revisions by the utility companies Page 1 of 1
AGENDA ITEM: VIII DATE: 03/02/17 APPLICANT: W. Wing, Inc. ENGINEER: Sherfey Engieering Company, LLC. Mr. Patrick Farrell REQUEST: Final reconsideration of the Replat of Lot 23, Block 1, Santa Fe Subdivision Unit XII into Lots 23A- 23H, Block1, Santa Fe Subdivision Unit XII. The intent is residential and commercial SITE: This 3.21 acre tract is located south of Masterson Road and east of Vanessita Court. The zoning for this 8 lot development is B-3 and B-4. This tract is located in District III- Cm. Alejandro Alex Perez. PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: This item was granted preliminary plat approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission on 05/05/2016. PROPOSED ACTION: APPROVAL
AGENDA ITEM: IX DATE: 03/02/17 APPLICANT: W. Wing, Inc. ENGINEER: Sherfey Engineering Company, LLC. Mr. Patrick Farrell REQUEST: Consideration of the Model Subdivision Rule Compliance for the Replat of Lot 23, Block 1, Santa Fe Subdivision Unit XII into Lots 23A-23H, Block 1, Santa Fe Subdivision Unit XII. The intent is residential and commercial SITE: This 3.21 acre tract is located east of south of Masterson Road and east of Vanessita Court. The zoning for the 8 lot development is B-3 and B-4. This tract is located in District III- Cm. Alejandro Alex Perez. PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: This item was granted final plat approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission on 03/02/2017. PROPOSED ACTION: THIS PLAT IS IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOME MODEL RULES AND STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.