Planning Commission — Jan 7, 2026: Vice Chair elected; plats approved; one rezoning denied, one approved | 240 | TheCommon

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Planning Commission — Jan 7, 2026: Vice Chair elected; plats approved; one rezoning denied, one approved

Corpus ChristiJan 7, 20262 min read

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The Planning Commission met Jan. 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM (Council Chambers) with a quorum present. Commissioners approved the absence of Commissioner Teichelman for Dec. 10, 2025 and the Dec. 10, 2025 minutes; elected Commissioner Munoz as Vice Chairman; approved the 2025 Annual Board Report; approved four plats/replats (PL8891, PL9050, PL9056, PL9093) with recordation for PL8891 pending UDC criteria; denied a rezoning request for 2409 Viola Avenue (ZN8771); and approved a rezoning for 1001 FM 43 upon annexation (ZN9067). Director's report welcomed newly appointed commissioners and noted upcoming onboarding training. Meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM.

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Approved absence of Commissioner Teichelman for the Dec. 10, 2025 meeting (motion passed, all aye).
Approved Dec. 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (motion passed, all aye).
Elected Commissioner Munoz as Vice Chairman (motion passed, all aye).
Approved the 2025 Annual Board Report as completed by Chairman Salazar-Garza (motion passed, all aye).
Approved consent agenda plats/replats: PL8891 (Preliminary - Stripes Corpus Christi, Lot 1, 5.882 acres), PL9050 (Replat - Brooklyn Addition, Lot 5R Block 81), PL9056 (Replat - Geneva Heights, Lot 1A Block 2), and PL9093 (Final - Waldron Estates Subdivision).
Noted recordation for PL8891 is pending satisfactory completion of UDC Review Criteria 3.8.5.D.
Denied rezoning ZN8771 (2409 Viola Avenue: RS-6 to CG-1) per staff recommendation (motion passed, all aye).
Approved rezoning ZN9067 (1001 FM 43: FR to CN-1 upon annexation) per staff recommendation (approved on consent).
Director's report: welcomed new commissioners Michael Esparza and Jason Jackson and announced upcoming onboarding training.

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Jan 7, 2026, 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: None.
Approval of Absences: Commissioner Teichelman (December 10, 2025)
Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Discussion and Possible Action (Items A & B)
Election of Vice Chairman
2025 Annual Board Report
Consent Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action (Items C & D)
Plats
PL8891 PRELIMINARY - STRIPES CORPUS CHRISTI Lot 1 (5.882 acres) (District 3) Generally located at 6301 Highway 44 (Hwy 44), on the southwest corner of Hwy 44 and Heinsohn Road.
PL9050 REPLAT - Brooklyn Addition Lot 5R Block 81 (0.22 Acres) (District 1) Generally located at 3705 Seagull Boulevard, east of Highway 181 and north of Churchdale Avenue.
PL9056 REPLAT - GENEVA HEIGHTS Lot 1A, Block 2 (0.55 acres) (District 1) Generally located at 3710 Leopard Street, east of Burke Drive and west of Lancaster Drive.
PL9093 FINAL- Waldron Estates Subdivision Lots 1-33 Block 1, Lots 1-42 Block 2, Lot 1 Block 3, Lot 1-2 Block 4, Lots 1-6 Block 5 (17.28 Acres) (District 4) Generally located at 601 Graham Road, north of Blossom Street and west of Waldron Road.
Zoning
Zoning Case No. ZN8771, Jason Luby (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 2409 Viola Avenue from the “RS-6” Single Family 6 District; to the “CG-1” General Commercial District, providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff recommends denial).
Zoning Case No. ZN9067, BRBG Investments, LLC. (OCL) (District 5, Upon Annexation). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 1001 FM (Farm-to-Market) 43 from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial 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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