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Planning Commission approves final plat and multiple rezonings; transit and bike-lane needs raised

Corpus ChristiOct 29, 20252 min read

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The Planning Commission met October 29, 2025 in Council Chambers. Public comment urged more protected bike lanes and improved public transit. The commission approved an absence request and prior meeting minutes, approved Final Plat PL8774 (recordation pending UDC criteria), approved Zoning Case ZN8725 (rezoning near 6753 SH 361 to RM-AT/PUD), and approved consent zoning items ZN8885 (5113 Larcade Drive) and ZN8910 (3202 East Causeway Boulevard). Director's Report noted Commissioner Teifke has resigned. Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm.

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Approved absence of Commissioner Teifke for the October 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous).
Approved minutes from the October 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous).
Approved Final Plat PL8774 (Countiss Lot 3 Block 2), generally located at 4544 Sharpsburg Road; recordation pending satisfactory completion of UDC Review Criteria 3.8.5.D.
Approved Zoning Case ZN8725 (Coastal Dunes, LLC) rezoning a property at/near 6753 State Highway 361 from RM-AT to RM-AT/PUD with Planned Unit Development overlay (vote: All Aye).
Approved consent zoning items ZN8885 (rezoning at/near 5113 Larcade Drive to RS-6/SP) and ZN8910 (rezoning at/near 3202 East Causeway Boulevard to RM-AT) as presented by staff (unanimous).
Director's Report: Announced resignation of Commissioner Teifke from the Planning Commission.

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Oct 29, 2025, 12:00 AMCouncil Chambersscheduled

Agenda

The Planning Commission shall be responsible to and act as an advisory body to City Council; shall review and make recommendations to City Council regarding the adoption/implementation of a comprehensive plan; regarding all proposals to adopt/amend land development regulations for the purpose of establishing consistency with the comprehensive plan; regarding zoning or requests for zoning changes in a manner to ensure consistency with the adopted comprehensive plan; regarding the City's annual capital budget and any capital improvement bond program. The Planning Commission also exercises control (approving body) over platting/subdividing land within the corporate limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City in a manner to ensure the consistency of all plats with the adopted comprehensive plan.
Call to Order, Roll Call
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Approval of Absences: Commissioner Teifke (10.15.2025 meeting)
Approval of Minutes: October 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Consent Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action (Items A & B)
Plat
PL8774 FINAL: Countiss Lot 3 Block 2 (0.51 Acres) (District 1). Generally located at 4544 Sharpsburg Road, north of Interstate 37 and Up River Road, and south of Figueroa Street.
Zoning
Zoning Case No. ZN8725, Coastal Dunes, LLC. (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6753 State Highway 361 (SH 361) from the “RM-AT” Multifamily Apartment Tourist District to the “RM-AT/PUD” Multifamily Apartment Tourist District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff recommends approval)
Zoning Case No. ZN8874, Pasadena Land Holdings, Inc. (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 7801 Wooldridge Road from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “RS-4.5” Single-Family 4.5 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff recommends approval).
Zoning Case No. ZN8885, Andrea and Daovone Xayasene (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 5113 Larcade Drive from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “RS-6/SP” Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff recommends approval).
Zoning Case No. ZN8910, Paul and Melba Savoy (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 3202 East Causeway Boulevard from the “CR-1” Resort Commercial District to the “RM-AT” Multifamily Apartment Tourist District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff recommends approval).
Director's Report
Future Agenda Items: None
Adjournment
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Jessica Martinez, at 361-826-3202 or jessicam2@cctexas.com, no later than 48 hours prior to this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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