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SOUTHSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN

An Element of the

Comprehensive Plan Adopted

May 16,1989

Amendments February 28,1995 February 8, 2000

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

SOUTHSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Adopted by City Council Ordinance #22166, February 28,1995, superseding

City Council Resolution #20678, May 16,1989

Gardendale Neighborhood amendment adopted by City Council Ordinance #023938, February 8, 2000

The preparation of this document was financed in part by a Community Development Block Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and a Metropolitan Planning Organization grant from the

Federal Highway Administration.

City of Corpus Christi Department of Planning and Development

AN ORDINANCE

AMENDING AND ADOPTING THE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN) ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 21, 1965 AS AMENDED, REVISED, AND UPDATED BY MAKING ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND CHANGES TO THE STREET NETWORK IN THE SOUTHSIDE, WESTSIDE, PORT/AIRPORT/VIOLET, NORTH CENTRAL, SOUTH CENTRAL, OSO PARKWAY, AND MUSTANG-PADRE ISLAND AREAS; ADOPTING NEW STREET CROSS SECTIONS; ADOPTING THOSE TRANSPORTATION PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHSIDE, WESTSIDE, PORT/AIRPORT/VIOLET, NORTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTH CENTRAL AREAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY RESOLUTION AND ADOPTING THE SOUTHSIDE, WESTSIDE, PORT/AIRPORT/VIOLET, NORTH CENTRAL, AND SOUTH CENTRAL AREA DEVELOPMENT PLANS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY RESOLUTION.

WHEREAS, the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan adopted by Resolution on April 21, 1965 has been amended, revised, and updated by Ordinances numbered 13385, 13941, 15135, 15181, 17592, 18586, 19524, 19675, 19739, 19865, 19975, 20245, 20418, 20428, 20589, 21315, 21721, 21746, 21811 and Resolutions numbered 20678, 20756, 20871, 21169, 21490 and is commonly known as the Urban Transportation Plan;

WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan adopted by Ordinance 19865 on July 21, 1987 has been amended, revised, and updated by Ordinances numbered 19975, 20428, 21746, and 21811 and Resolutions numbered 20678, 20756, 20871, 21169, and 21490;

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded to the City Council its reports and recommendations concerning a proposed amendment to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi;

WHEREAS, in accordance with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on Wednesdays of May 18, 1994, October 19, 1994, and February 8, 1995 during meetings of the Planning Commission and on Tuesday, December 13, 1994 and Tuesday February 21, 1995 during meetings of the City Council, in the Council Chambers at City Hall in the City of Corpus Christi allowing all interested persons to appear and be heard; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi, the City Council shall adopt by ordinance a comprehensive plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:

SECTION 1. That the Corpus Christi Transportation Plan (The Urban Transportation Plan) of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, adopted by Resolution number 12704 on April 21, 1965 as amended, revised, and updated by Ordinances numbered 13385, 13941, 15135, 15181, 17592, 18586, 19524, 19675, 19739, 19865, 19975, 20245, 20418, 20428, 20589, 21315, 21721, 21746, 21811 and Resolutions numbered 20678, 20756, 20871, 21169; 21490 are hereby adopted as the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas.

SECTION 2. That the Southside Area Development Plan adopted by Resolution number 20678 on May 16, 1989, the Westside Area Development Plan adopted by Resolution number 20756 on September 15, 1989, the Port/Airport/Violet Area Development Plan adopted by Resolution number 21490 on September 22, 1992, the North Central Area Development Plan adopted by resolution number 20871 on February 6, 1990, and the South Central Area Development Plan adopted by resolution number 21169 on

May 21, 1991, are hereby adopted as Elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas.

SECTION 3. That the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is amended by making the changes hereinafter set out.

SECTION 4. That the Southside portion of the Transportation Plan is adopted and amended by realigning Ennis Joslin Road between South Padre Island Drive and Rodd Field Road; designating 1) Ennis Joslin Road and Wooldridge Road between Rodd Field Road and South Padre Island Drive as a six lane with median Arterial Street (A-7), 2) Wooldridge Road between Cimmaron Boulevard and Rodd Field Road as a four lane with turn lane Arterial Street (A-2), 3) Tiger Lane and Corona Drive between Weber Road and Everhart Road as a four lane Collector Street (C-2), and 4) Killarmet Drive, North Shea Parkway, and Del Starr Drive from Collector Streets to Local Streets; and adding two new Collector Streets to connect the Cimmaron Boulevard Collector Street loop south of Yorktown Boulevard and east of Cimmaron Boulevard to Rodd Field Road and the Oso Parkway, such amendments being depicted in Attachment A attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes. .

SECTION 5. That the Westside portion of the Transportation Plan is adopted and amended by the realigning Saratoga Boulevard and associated Collector Streets and by moving the Saratoga Boulevard intersection with Old Brownsville Road, such amendments being depicted in Attachment B attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.

SECTION 6. That the Port/Airport/Violet portion of the Transportation Plan is adopted and amended by changing and realigning the Oso Parkway to incorporate changes adopted in the Oso Parkway Plan, such amendment being depicted in Attachment C attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes,

SECTION 7. That the North Central portion of the transportation plan is adopted and amended by designating 1) Beach Avenue and Burleson Road as four lane Collector Streets (C-2) and 2) Bridgeport and Breakwater Avenues as two lane Collector Streets (C-1), such amendments being depicted in Attachment D attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.

SECTION 8. That the South Central portion of the Transportation Plan is hereby adopted, such portion of the plan being depicted in Attachment E attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.

SECTION 9. That the Oso Parkway portion of the Transportation Plan is amended by changing Policy Statement D.2, pertaining to the frontage required for driveways, where the Oso Parkway does not serve as a segment of an arterial street or four lane collector street and the Oso Creek side of the parkway is public park land, such amendment being depicted in Attachment F attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.

SECTION 10. That the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan is amended by adding three new street cross sections by creating a new RA5/250' cross section and two new Gulf Beach Alternative Road Sections, GB 1/70 and GB2/70, all of which may be used in the Beachfront Construction Area where environmental and water quality standards dictate, such amendments being depicted in Attachment G and Attachment H attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.

SECTION 11. That the Mustang-Padre Island portion of the Transportation Plan is adopted and amended by designating State Highway 361 as a RA5/250 cross section, such amendment being depicted in Attachments I attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.

SECTION 12. That the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be and the same is hereby amended as herein ordained.

SECTION 13. That the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, approved on the 21st day of April, 1965, as amended, revised, and updated from time to time, except as herein changed, shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 14. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly repealed. Where any provision of this ordinance imposes standards or restrictions different from those imposed by any other provision of any other City ordinance, rule, or regulation, the provisions of this ordinance shall control.

A RESOLUTION

ADOPTING THE SOUTHSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:

SECTION 1. That there is hereby adopted as a portion of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of

Corpus Christi, the Southside Area Development Plan, a substantial copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. That the Southside Area Development Plan hereby amends the City's policies for growth, development and aesthetics for the area described by said plan as a portion of the master and general plan of the City.

AN ORDINANCE

AMENDING THE SOUTHSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; BY AMENDING THE POLICY STATEMENTS TO INCLUDE NEW STATEMENTS B.9, B.10, C.5, D.12, & D.13 RELATING TO RECOMMENDED LAND USES, TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES, PARK IMPROVEMENTS & INCREASED CODE ENFORCEMENT; AND BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded to the City Council its

reports and recommendations concerning the amendment of the Southside Area Development Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi;

WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on

Wednesday, October 27, 1999, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, during a meeting of the City Council, in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, in the City of Corpus Christi, during which all interested persons were allowed to appear and be heard; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that these amendments would best serve public health, necessity, and convenience and the general welfare of the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the Southside Area Development Plan, an element of the Comprehensive plan of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, is amended by amending the policy statements to include new statements B.9, B.10, B.11, C.5, D.12, & D.13, relating to recommended land uses, traffic calming devices, park improvements, & increased code enforcement, to read as follows: (verbiage inserted at the appropriate points)

THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE SOUTHSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROCESS

THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI

The Comprehensive Planning Process is a means through which citizens and community leaders can guide community development. The Comprehensive Plan, by definition, is general, long range, and comprehensive. To formulate the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council has divided the city and areas adjacent to the city into twelve (12) Area Development Plan Study Areas. These Area Development Plans will give major consideration to land use issues, the allocation of services/facilities, and other area specific issues. Implementation of these plans will help ensure the most appropriate development of land and public services. THE SOUTHSIDE AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The principle objectives of this plan (see Plan Study Area Map next page) are as follows: 1) To recognize the environmentally sensitive nature of land and water forms within the

study area; 2) To propose techniques or methods by which the environmentally sensitive areas

should be preserved and/or developed with minimal disruptions; 3) To propose appropriate land uses and a corresponding transportation network to

serve future land uses; and 4) To facilitate infrastructure planning through a reasonable estimate of future land use,

thereby enabling infrastructure to be planned accordingly. THE PLANNING PROCESS

The City Council, the Planning Commission and City Staff are committed to citizen participation in the planning process, and would encourage all interested citizens to take part in the development of this plan. Inquiries regarding City Council public hearing dates or comments regarding the Plan may be directed to Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning or Bob Payne, Senior City Planner at 880-3560.

Southside Area Development Plan Amended/Adopted February 8, 2000 Page 2

Map of Southside Area

Southside Area Development Plan Amended/Adopted February 8, 2000 Page 3 PART II: PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS

A. ENVIRONMENT

A.1 - POLICY STATEMENT

Create an overlay zoning district between the Oso Parkway corridor and the Oso to

accomplish the following objectives: 1) Protection of environmentally sensitive lands; 2)

Insure the best utilization of private and public open spaces; 3) Limited design control

for the Oso Parkway, i.e. signage, landscaping, etc.; 4) Protection of water quality in the

Oso. These objectives can be achieved through the following development guidelines.

A) Creative site development concepts (see Example: Figure 1, creative Site Development)

should be encouraged within the overlay area in order to ensure that the following

objectives are met:

1) No substantial modification of major environmental features such as clay dunes,

archeological sites, wetlands (as defined and designated by the Army Corps of

Engineers), or creek banks;

2) Maximum retention, protection and preservation of hillside slopes, tree groupings,

brush land, man-made lakes, ponds, bogs, and native grasslands;

3) The increase intensity in a particular area of a project has a compatible transition

with adjacent lower intensity areas within the same project;

4) The higher intensity areas of one project have a proper transition to adjacent

properties; and

5) A property owners’ association is established to maintain common areas.


B) The gross density of the project, including its undeveloped or common

areas shall not exceed the permitted density of the underlying zoning.

Wetland areas, designated by the Army Corps of Engineers for

preservation, may be included in the calculation of the gross density for a

site. The net density is defined as the number of residential dwelling units

located on developable acreage exclusive of wetland areas and shall not

exceed twice the allowable gross density nor a maximum density of thirty-

six (36) units per acre. However, single-family zoned properly may not, as a

consequence of these objectives, be developed as multi-family without

rezoning and in no case should net density exceed thirty-six (36) units per

acre.


Max. Gross Density = 7.26 x 100 acres = 726 units on 100 acres

Max. Net Density = 2 x 7.26 units per acre = 14.52 x 20 net developable acres = 290 units

C) The City should coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Association to

estimate the effect of full development on the Oso flood plain and floodway boundaries.

1) Estimates and studies are needed for planning and controlling development.

Amendments, if any, to the official FEMA maps should not occur until these studies

are complete and have been reviewed by the City and FEMA.

D) Encourage park land dedication within the overlay zone area that enhances pedestrian

access from neighborhoods to the Oso and, to provide pedestrian access and parks along

the creek;

1) Where possible, locate park land adjacent to surface drainage systems for additional

overflow capacity.


E) Shoreline fills or cuts to the Oso should be designed and located so that significant

damage to ecological values or natural resources will not occur; and

F) Pipe lines (except for storm drains) located under perennial or intermittent waterways,

including but not limited to creeks, rivers, streams, bays are to have shut-off valves or

back flow preventers installed on both sides of the waterway.

A.2 - POLICY STATEMENT

Require a site plan review process for all developments within the Oso overlay zone

area. The site plan should clearly indicate the location of dunes, wetlands, and archeological

sites in relation to any proposed improvements. Site plan approval should be required prior to

the approval of any building permit or other land disturbing activity regulated by the City.

The process should include a quick turnaround time of one week or less (not including

appeals) so as not to unduly delay the development process. The appeal process shall include

a final determination by either an appointed board/commission or by the City Council.


The site plan may not necessarily require the services of a professional planner, architect, or

engineer if the applicant can provide the required information. The site plan review process

will assure coordination between City Staff and facilitate the "one stop" development concept.

When legislation (approved amendments to City Ordinances) is drafted to implement this

policy, the following information should be considered. In addition the legislation should

address coordination between agencies of authority in a manner that will facilitate and not

unduly delay the development process.

A) Parcel or lot dimensions;

B) The location, proposed use, size, and height;

C) Yard setbacks and space between buildings;

D) Parking, ingress, egress, and circulation;

E) Grading/drainage;

F) Placement and size of utilities;

G) Screening;

H) Required landscaping;

I) Zoning;

J) Notation and delineation of regulatory flood hazard or floodway boundary;

K) Finished ground floor elevation;

L) Location of wetlands and Army Corps of Engineer Permit number (if available or a copy

of Corps’ Permit);

M) Location of all dunes;

N) Traffic, wastewater, and stormwater generation estimate to ensure compliance with these

various master plans.

O) Refuse collection facilities for multi-family, commercial, and industrial activities; and

P) Other permits required by agencies of authority.

B. LAND USE


B.1 - POLICY STATEMENT

The City Council, hereby, adopts Figure 4 as the guide for future land use decisions. The

intent of the proposed land use plan is to support existing and planned residential

neighborhoods and related growth in the Southside ADP areas. The plan provides for a

compatible configuration of activities with emphasis on: accommodation of existing zoning

patterns; the protection of low-density residential activities from incompatible activities; the

placement of commercial activities at locations with good access and high visibility; and the

identification of environmental sensitive areas that should be preserved.


The landscaping requirements, as outlined in the current Landscaping Ordinance, are

considered the minimal landscaping needs for this Plan Area. Variances, special permits,

or other means to reduce the landscape requirements for development in the Plan Area should

be discouraged.


The minimization of curb and median cuts along arterial streets within the Plan Area

are a primary objective. Median breaks should not occur in spacing of less than one-eighth

mile and curb cut spacing of 150 feet or more is desirable.

A) The City shall amend the Platting and Zoning Ordinances to include a minimum lot size

requirement for each residential, commercial, and industrial district to help prevent the

proliferation of curb cuts on arterial streets.


The "B-1" Neighborhood Commercial and other commercial zoning regulations, in

concert with the Comprehensive Plan policies, should be reviewed and revised as

necessary to control the size and use of commercial centers so they remain in scale with

their surrounding uses and highway carrying capacity. True "neighborhood" commercial

activities should be aimed toward meeting the daily convenience retail needs of nearby


residents for food, pharmaceuticals, personal services, etc. Rezoning to new "B-1"

Neighborhood District should occur on limited site areas in existing or new residential

development. Higher intensity uses and larger sites should be located away from low density

residential and along highway systems with capacities commensurate with their traffic

generation. Future studies should be carried out to identify these inter-relationships.


Study fair and equitable ways to promote better protection when two uses of differing

intensity abut each other. The Planning Department will propose ordinance changes

that will help assure a sufficient buffer of open space and/or land use, etc. when two or

more differing intensities of land use abut. Such methods may include, but are not

limited to, larger zoning setbacks, landscaping and/or screening.


High-intensity commercial and industrial areas should be buffered to provide transition

from low-density residential areas through the existence of:

A) Main roads;

B) Public and institutional buildings;

C) Open space;

D) Scale of design; and

E) Other transitional land uses.


New high-intensity commercial developments without adequate transition or buffering

should be discouraged from locating directly adjacent to low-intensity residential areas.



A planning and engineering study should be conducted to review existing ordinances

and techniques used by other cities to balance the public costs and financial benefits

associated with new development.

B.9 – POLICY STATEMENT

Rezone residentially zoned properties on Williams Drive and Holly Road between

Staples Street and Everhart Road to a neighborhood Commercial district consistent

with street traffic carrying capacity and protection of the abutting residential

neighborhood.

The intensity of neighborhood commercial uses on Williams should be graduated from the

high commercial intensity of Moore Plaza to the single-family residential uses of the

Gardendale neighborhood, adjacent to Williams Drive. In the conversion of residential to non-

residential uses along Williams, primary consideration should be given to maintaining traffic

volumes that do not exceed safe operational standards.

Holly Road is a major arterial between Everhart and Staples and will carry a significant

volume of traffic supportive of higher intensity uses. Anticipated office and commercial

development on Holly could negatively impact those single-family residences behind Holly

Road on Cain Street. Any commercial rezoning should reduce the impact of expected future

development, protect, and preserve the residential uses in the Gardendale Neighborhood.

Design objectives for a low intensity/neighborhood compatible commercial district are

summarized as follows:


• Limit the intensity of commercial land uses so as to control related traffic volumes

and maintain traffic flow on Holly and Williams Drives not to exceed LOS D

standards.

• Allow office and commercial development on Williams and Holly Roads, but

prohibit those land uses typically found in the B-4 zoning district which are most

offensive to residential properties.

• Create a unique mixed-use district compatible with adjacent residences by limiting

allowable uses to primarily professional office, specialty retail and residential uses

on Williams Drive.

• Maintain a scale of development compatible with adjoining residential uses by

graduating the allowable building height on Williams and Holly.

• Because of large size lots on Williams and Holly, replatting of multiple lots may

occur and result in various lot sizes throughout the district. Maintain minimum lot

sizes and frontages.

• Create an effective buffer between Gardendale residential uses and commercial or

office uses fronting Williams and Holly by requiring additional rear yard setbacks, a

screening fence and a rear yard tree canopy.

• Require all exterior lighting fixtures to be directed away from residential properties.

B.10 – POLICY STATEMENT

Preserve and protect the residential nature of the Gardendale Neighborhood from

Curtis Clark south to Cain Drive and from Everhart east to Staples.

A) Prevent the development of non-residential uses into the interior of the neighborhood;

and

B) Limit intrusion of new commercial or expansion of existing commercial development

along the western and eastern edges of the neighborhood parallel to Everhart and Staples

Streets (See Policy Statement B.11).


B.11 – Policy Statement

Limited commercial expansion will be allowed along the west and east sides behind the

Staples Street and Everhart Road commercial corridors.

Sensitivity to the remaining residential neighborhood will be achieved by limiting expansion

of commercial development to the following conditions:

A) Total depth of commercial development between the street row line (Staples or Everhart

Road) and the neighborhood shall generally not exceed 300’;

B) Require replatting to combine lots in order to access Staples Street or Everhart Road;

C) Commercial retail driveway access shall be restricted to Staples Street or Everhart Road;

D) A standard screening fence and tree planting buffer will be required between the

commercial properties and the remaining residential neighborhood. This buffer will be

consistent with the requirements in the “B-1A” Neighborhood Business Zoning district;

and

E) Implementation of this policy should be on a case by case basis through special permit

and replatting process.

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C. TRANSPORTATION

C.1 - POLICY STATEMENT

The City Council hereby adopts Figure 5 as the guide for future transportation

decisions. The transportation network of this plan constitutes an amendment to the

City's Transportation Plan (The Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan) and will be

submitted for review and inclusion within the MPO Master Transportation Plan. Some

of the changes to the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan include the following:

A) Rodd Field Road designated as a six-lane arterial for its entire length;

B) Williams Drive designated as a four-lane collector street;

C) Lipes Avenue to be a four-lane collector street for its entire length;

D) Reconfiguration of proposed arterials and collectors east of Rodd Field Road; and

E) Wooldridge Road to be a four-lane collector street between Airline Road and Oso

Parkway.

C.2 - POLICY STATEMENT

The Planning Department and the Traffic Engineering Division shall work with the

State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to formulate a strategy for

beautification of South Padre Island Drive:

A) Emphasis on landscaping and relocation of overhead utility lines underground or away

from the SPID right-of-way.

C.3 – POLICY STATEMENT

Develop a special logo and design theme to promote the Oso Parkway as a scenic drive.

A) The Planning Department and Traffic Engineering will propose, for City Council

adoption, a special logo and unique public signage, street furniture, and lighting to be

used along the Oso Parkway.

B) Any utilities necessary to serve development adjacent to the parkway should be placed

underground or away from the Oso Parkway right-of-way.



Amend City ordinances to allow increased street lighting for public safety purposes in

residential subdivisions, park areas, adjacent to all school grounds, and along major

arterials and collectors.


Where Nelson, Betty Jean, Burton, Curtis Clark, Bonner, or Cain Streets, satisfy the

minimum eligibility criteria identified in the City’s Traffic Management Program, the

City may, at its discretion, waive cost participation requirements assigned to subdivision

residents for the placement of traffic calming devices. These devices may include speed

bumps and/or traffic diverters.

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PARKS AND RECREATION

D.1 - POLICY STATEMENT

Encourage park land dedication within the overlay zone area that enhances pedestrian

access from neighborhoods to the Oso and provide pedestrian access and parks along

the creek.

A) Where the Parks and Recreation Department assures that wetlands would benefit

recreational opportunities, the City should accept, on a case-by-case basis, up to 50

percent of the subdivision ordinance required park land dedications as wetlands.


Develop two community parks according to the National Park Standards (20 to 50

acres) to serve the south central and eastern portions of the plan study area (See Figure

6).



The Planning Department, in conjunction with the Park and Recreation Department,

should consult with the Corpus Christi Independent School District to locate parks

adjacent to school sites.


Develop an 18-hole public golf course next to the proposed Southside Wastewater

Treatment Plant and include a scenic bike or jogging trail between the golf course and

the Oso.


Drainage easements of sufficient width and appropriate slope, as dictated by the current

drainage master plan, should be encouraged for installation of bike and pedestrian

paths.

PUBLIC SAFETY


Obtain property, either through purchase or donation, for two new fire stations to be

located near the intersection of Holly and Rodd Field Roads and off of Yorktown

Boulevard between Rodd Field Road and the Cayo Del Oso.


WATER SYSTEM


Complete the water system grid in the southeastern portions of the plan area by

extending and connecting water lines along Rodd Field Road and Yorktown Boulevard.

WASTEWATER SYSTEM


Develop and adopt a Southside wastewater master plan. Proceed with the acquisition of

land and the construction of the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plan in the southeastern

quadrant of the plan area.

STORMWATER SYSTEM


Continue to implement the master plan for storm drainage.

NATURAL GAS SYSTEM


Continue present policy to provide service as development occurs.

OTHER PUBLIC SERVICES


Purchase or encourage donation of land and facilities for a branch library with the

following site criteria:

A) Site should have direct access to an arterial street;

B) Site should be at least 3/4 to 1 acre to accommodate a 17,400 square foot facility (60,000

volumes); and

C) Site should be centrally located with respect to schools, and future residential areas.


D.12 – POLICY STATEMENT

Target funds for public improvements in Gardendale Park.

The Gardendale Park was dedicated in 1941 and is the only park accessible by neighborhood

residents without crossing a major street. Identified improvements include:

A) Paved parking area accessible from Betty Jean Drive and/or Holly Road;

B) Trees around the perimeter of the park;

C) Basketball court;

D) Park Security Lighting;

E) Swings and playground equipment for children;

F) Bar-b-Que facilities and seating;

G) Temporary seasonal restroom facilities.

D.13 – POLICY STATEMENT

Increase Code Enforcement efforts in the Gardendale Neighborhood.

The City should facilitate the formation of a Neighborhood Association to monitor, identify,

and report on housing, business conditions, sanitation, brush pickup, and animal control

problems:

A) Code violations;

B) Structures that should be demolished;

C) Structures that are in a deteriorated condition, but could be rehabilitated and brought up

to code;

D) Non-conforming land uses;

E) Solutions to code enforcement problems; and

F) Recommendations for the cleaning of streets with excessive litter and trash.


Amending the Southside Area Development Plan Future Land Use Map For the Area between Moore Plaza, Holly Road, Staples and Everhart.

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