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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:00 p.m.

City Hall - Council Chamber Daniel P. Moore Community Center Complex

1900 Billy G. Webb Drive Portland, Texas

Citizens may watch the meeting live on Spectrum Cable Channel 1300 or online at http://www.portlandtx.com/418/Media-Center. Citizens may also comment on items appearing on the agenda online at http://www.portlandtx.com/418/Media-Center and/or submit comments or questions for the City Council to [email protected]. To be considered by the City Council, all comments must be received one (1) hour prior to the meeting. The City Council reserves the right, upon motion, to suspend the rules to consider business out of the posted order. In addition to any executive session included in the agenda, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting for the purpose of consultation with the city attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code section 551.071 or for any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.

A. PROCEDURAL MATTERS, HONORS AND RELATED NON-ACTION ITEMS: 1. CALL TO ORDER: MAYOR SKUROW

2. ROLL CALL: CITY SECRETARY

3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE: MAYOR SKUROW OR DESIGNEE 4. FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS THAT MAY

BE DISCUSSED:

• PRESENTATION ON CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES – DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR

• GULF COAST GROWTH VENTURES PROJECT UPDATE – REPRESENTATIVES OF GULF COAST GROWTH VENTURES

5. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS CONCERNING ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST THAT MAY

NOT BE DISCUSSED:

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Members of the City Council may present reports regarding items of community interest, provided no action is taken or discussed. Items of community interest include the following:

• Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence • Information regarding holiday schedules • Honorary recognition of city officials, employees, or other citizens • Reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or another entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee • Announcements of imminent threats to the public health and safety of the city

6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

The City Manager may present announcements, comments and updates on City operations and projects.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT - AUDIENCE AND PRESENTER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND PUBLIC HEARING INPUT AT PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: To reduce the chance of COVID-19 transmission, City Council meetings will be held in a manner intended to separate, to the maximum practical extent, audience and presenters from personal contact with members of Community, City Staff, and City Council. This meeting will be live streamed at www.portlandtx.com/418/Media-Center and on Spectrum Channel 1300. Public testimony and public hearing input for Public Comment and all items on the agenda should be provided in written format and presented to the City Secretary prior to the start of each meeting of the City Council. Written comments on agenda items may also be submitted through the City’s Speak-Up website at www.portlandtx.com/418/Media-Center one (1) hour prior to the meeting. Written public testimony will be provided to members of City Council prior to voting on measures for that meeting and included in the meeting record. Written and oral testimony as described shall serve as public testimony pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 for purposes of any public hearing requirement under law. The meeting may be held telephonically or via videoconference. Persons wishing to speak must fill out a speaker request card prior to the meeting. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. Speakers will be given four (4) minutes to speak.

B. ACTION ITEMS, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:




8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF ITS NOVEMBER 2, 2021, REGULAR MEETING — MAYOR SKUROW AND CITY SECRETARY

9. PUBLIC HEARING – REZONING REQUEST: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES CONCERNING A REQUEST FROM BRANTLEY P. GWIN (SILVERFIN LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC) TO REZONE TT WILLIAMSON ABST 284 8.9 ACRES FROM THE R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND C-R RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (EXCLUDING LOT 20R) TO THE PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT – DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

10. ORDINANCE NO. 2250 – REZONING REQUEST: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2250 THAT REZONES TT WILLIAMSON ABST 284 8.9 ACRES FROM THE R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND C-R RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (EXCLUDING LOT 20R) TO THE PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT – DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

11. RESOLUTION NO. 848 – HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 848 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SECURE FUNDING FOR AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAILER FOR THE PORTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT – FIRE CHIEF

12. CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST ICE SKATING RINK EXPENDITURE: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF $150,000.00 WITH HOLIDAYS ON ICE FOR THE CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST ICE SKATING RINK – DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

13. BROADWAY BLVD. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE BROADWAY BLVD. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC. – DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONDUCT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDING TO GOVERNMENT CODE AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY), 551.072 (DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY), 551.073 (DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT), 551.074 (PERSONNEL MATTERS), 551.076 (DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES) AND 551.087 (DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATION). EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION AS A RESULT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

C. ADJOURNMENT: MAYOR SKUROW

Posted: November 12, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. By: Brian DeLatte_____ Portland City Hall Brian DeLatte

Electronically at www.portlandtx.gov Deputy City Manager

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CITY OF PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 – 7:00 P.M. Citizens may watch the meeting live on Spectrum Cable Channel 1300 or online at http://www.portlandtx.com/418/Media-Center. Citizens may also comment on items appearing on the agenda online at http://www.portlandtx.com/418/Media-Center and/or submit comments or questions for the City Council to [email protected]. To be considered by the City Council, all comments must be received one (1) hour prior to the meeting. The City Council reserves the right, upon motion, to suspend the rules to consider business out of the posted order. In addition to any executive session included in the agenda, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting for the purpose of consultation with the city attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code section 551.071 or for any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.

On the 2nd day of November 2021, the Council of the City of Portland conducted a regular meeting session at 7:00 pm electronically. A notice of regular meeting giving the time, place and date, and subject having been posted as described by Section 551 of the Government Code.

COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill T. Wilson II Mayor Pro Tem

John Green Council Member John G. Sutton, Jr. Council Member

Gary W. Moore Council Member Tom Yardley Council Member Troy Bethel Council Member COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Cathy Skurow Mayor

EXECUTIVE STAFF PRESENT:

Brian DeLatte Deputy City Manager Kathleen Weisenberger Assistant City Manager Annette Hall City Secretary

Jeff Morris Fire Chief Ginny Moses Library Director Terrell Elliott IT Manager Kenneth Banks Director of Public Works Jonathan Besinaiz Sports Director Hal George City Attorney





Jessica O’Reily IT Technician Brandon Lemon Accounting Assistant

And with a quorum being present, the following business was transacted: A. PROCEDURAL MATTERS, HONORS AND RELATED NON-ACTION ITEMS:

1. CALL TO ORDER: MAYOR PRO TEM WILSON Mayor Pro Tem Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

2. ROLL CALL: CITY SECRETARY City Secretary Annette Hall called the roll and announced that there is a quorum and the required charter officers are present to conduct the meeting.

3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE: MAYOR SKUROW OR DESIGNEE

Grace Point Associate Pastor Cody Miller gave the invocation and Council Member Moore led the pledge of allegiance.

4. FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS THAT MAY BE DISCUSSED:

• PRESENTATION BY VOESTALPINE FOR A SAFETY-RELATED PROGRAM —

VOESTALPINE REPRESENTATIVES Voestalpine CEO, Uwe Leopold, and CTO Michael Spitz thanked the Portland Fire Department for their assistance in a recent fire at their facility and presented Fire Chief Morris with a $10,000 check in support of the City’s smoke alarm safety program.

• COMMUNITY OF GOOD SERIES: KATRINA GREEN WILL REPORT ON A GOODWILL TRIP TO AFRICA – PORTLAND RESIDENT Portland resident Katrina Green gave a presentation on her recent goodwill trip to Africa.

5. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS CONCERNING ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST THAT MAY NOT BE DISCUSSED: Members of the City Council may present reports regarding items of community interest, provided no action is taken or discussed. Items of community interest include the following: • Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence • Information regarding holiday schedules • Honorary recognition of city officials, employees, or other citizens

• Reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the City or another entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee • Announcements of imminent threats to the public health and safety of the City

Council Member Bethel made the following comments: • He thanked Voetalpine for their presentation. • He commented that it was a great platform to hear from our residents doing good

things.

Council Member Moore made the following comments; • He thanked Voestalpine for their presentation. • He thanked Katrina Green for her selfless act during her trip to Africa. • He thanked those who turned out to vote in the November 2, 2021 elections.

Council Member Green made the following comments: • He admired the joy in Katrina Green’s presentation and was a pleasure hearing about

her trip.

Council Member Sutton made the following comments: • He thanked the Voestalpine for building a good working relationship with the City. • He thanked Katrina Green for her presentation on her trip to Africa. Council Member Yardley made the following comments: • He thanked Voestalpine for their presentation and added that the Fire Department's

Smoke Detector Program is great. • He reported that he attended the Vopak ribbon cutting. • He commented that his take on the briefing from Katrina Green’s presentation is how

different things are in other parts of the world. • He announced that the Farmers Market will be held this weekend at the Old Town

location weather permitting.

Mayor Pro Tem Wilson made the following comments: • He gave thanked Voestalpine and Katrina Green for their presentations.

6. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:

The City Manager may present announcements, comments, and updates on City operations and projects. Deputy City Manager Brian DeLatte made the following announcements:

• He reported that the Indian Point Pier project will be mobilizing this week and a

groundbreaking is scheduled for November 15, 2021, at 5 p.m. The pier will be closed for 3 months.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT - AUDIENCE AND PRESENTER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND PUBLIC HEARING INPUT AT PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: To reduce the chance of COVID-19 transmission, City Council meetings will be held in a manner intended to separate, to the maximum practical extent, audience and presenters from personal contact with members of Community, City Staff, and City Council. This meeting will be live streamed at www.portlandtx.com/418/Media-Center and on Spectrum Channel 1300. Public testimony and public hearing input for Public Comment and all items on the agenda should be provided in written format and presented to the City Secretary prior to the start of each meeting of the City Council. Written comments on agenda items may also be submitted through the City’s Speak-Up website at www.portlandtx.com/418/Media-Center one (1) hour prior to the meeting. Written public testimony will be provided to members of City Council prior to voting on measures for that meeting and included in the meeting record. Written and oral testimony as described shall serve as public testimony pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 for purposes of any public hearing requirement under law. The meeting may be held telephonically or via videoconference. Persons wishing to speak must fill out a speaker request card prior to the meeting. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. Speakers will be given four (4) minutes to speak. There were none.

B. ACTION ITEMS, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:

8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF ITS OCTOBER 19, 2021 WORKSHOP, AND THE OCTOBER 19, 2021 REGULAR MEETING — MAYOR PRO TEM AND CITY SECRETARY Council Member Bethel made the motion to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2021 workshop and the October 19, 2021, regular meeting, seconded by Council Member Moore. The motion passed with the following vote:




For: 6 Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Green, Council Member

Sutton, Council Member Moore, Council Member Yardley, and Council Member Bethel

Against: 0 Absent: 1 Mayor Skurow Abstained: 0

9. WATER STORAGE TANKS REHABILITATION PROJECT BIDS: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL

CONSIDER BIDS THAT WERE RECEIVED, OPENED, AND PUBLICLY READ ON OCTOBER 18, 2021, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF FOUR WATER STORAGE TANKS – DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Director of Public Works Kenneth Banks presented the following information:

Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Bids • The City’s water distribution system uses two ground and two elevated

storage tanks that must be rehabilitated every 8-12 years. These tanks were last rehabilitated in 2020.

• All Tanks were inspected in March 2020 and rehabilitation was recommended. • A proposal for engineering services from LJA Engineering, Inc. for tank rehabilitation

was approved by City Council on May 19, 2020. • An amendment proposal to add Light Emitting Diode (LED) systems to the storage

tanks was approved on May 20, 2021. • Invitations for bids for this project were published during early September and bids

were opened and publicly read on October 18, 2021. • The Base Bid includes rehabilitation of all four water storage tanks with white LED

lights. The Alternate Bid excludes work on the Moore Avenue elevated tank. • Both the Base Bid and the Alternate Bid include Additive Bid items for color-changing

LED lighting. • After evaluation, LJA and City Staff recommend choosing the total base bid plus additive bid items option

Company Bid

Viking Painting, LLC. $1,953,800.00

MK Painting, INC. $2,077,900.00

NG Painting, LP. $2,386,120.00

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• Financial Impact: This project was in the fiscal year 20-21 Capital Improvements

Program and is budgeted for $2,000,000. Funded is provided through the combination of utility reserves and a Certificate of Obligation.

• Recommended Action: Motion to accept the bid for the Water Storage tanks Rehabilitation project from Viking Painting, LLC, in the amount of $1,953,800. 00

Council Member Moore made the motion to accept the bid for the Water Storage Tanks Rehabilitation project from Viking Painting, LLC., in the amount of $1,953,800.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary contract documents, seconded by Council Member Yardley. The motion passed with the following vote: For: 6 Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Green, Council Member



10. UTILITY LINE REPLACEMENT (PHASE 2) ENGINEERING CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH LJA ENGINEERING, INC., FOR UTILITY LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2) – DEPUTY CITY MANAGER - DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Deputy City Manager Brian DeLatte presented the following information: The City Council previously approved the engineering contract with LJA Engineering, Inc., for the repair and replacement of aging water, wastewater, and stormwater lines throughout the City. City Staff subsequently engaged LJA on an emergency time and materials basis to provide engineering and construction management services for the Cedar Ditch, Waterview Drive, and Old Town waterline projects. Contract Amendment No. 1 formally authorizes those emergency services already provided by LJA. LJA’s charges for the three projects were tracked by LJA and City Staff on a regular basis and are reasonable given the complexity and emergency nature of the three projects:

• Cedar Ditch Stormwater Improvements – LJA surveyed the damaged Cedar Ditch outfall culverts and explored five repair scenarios. LJA provided design and bidding services for the repairs.

• 916 Waterview Stormwater Improvements—LJA provided surveying, engineering, and construction administration services for the failed stormwater line adjacent to 916 Waterview.

• Old Town Waterline Improvements – LJA prepared construction plans for the replacement of steel lines near the intersection of 4th and Houston.

The City Manager executed the construction contract for the Cedar Ditch repairs in the amount of $493,985. Given the emergency nature of the repairs, the contract will be ratified by the City Council once the project nears completion and unanticipated adjustments are resolved. LJA representatives Donnie Rehmet and Jeff Coym were present. Council Member Sutton made the motion to approve LJA Engineering, Inc.’s Contract Amendment No. 1 for the Utility Line Replacement Project (Phase 2) in the lump sum amount of $76,749.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary contract documents, seconded by Council Member Yardley. The motion passed with the following vote: For: 6 Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Green, Council Member



11. PURCHASE OF FIRE VEHICLE: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A RAM 3500 FIRE DEPARTMENT PICKUP TRUCK – FIRE CHIEF Fire Chief Jeff Morris presented the following information: This purchase is to replace the current 2006 (15-year-old) utility pickup truck. The replacement truck would replace the current utility vehicle and serve as the tow vehicle for the departments’ Hazardous Materials Trailer and the Technical Rescue Trailer. This is a budgeted purchase. Several quotes were received in October of this fiscal year. Three (3) quotes were received utilizing the BuyBoard pricing contracts and one (1) quote a local vendor. All quotes were relatively close in pricing with one vendor providing the lowest quoted price: Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Aransas pass. Due to a significant delay in the automotive parts supply chain, the vehicle will be ordered as soon as possible, and we anticipate a four-to-five-month delivery.

Council Member Green to purchase one 2022 Ram 3500 Pickup truck from Allen Samuels CDJR of Aransas Pass for $43,855.28, seconded by Council Member Bethel. The motion passed with the following vote: For: 6 Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Green, Council Member



12. ORDINANCE NO. 2249 – IMPACT FEE ADOPTION: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2249 THAT ADOPTS ROADWAY, WATER, WASTEWATER, AND DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES – CITY MANAGER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER AND REPRESENTATIVES OF FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC. Deputy City Manager Brian DeLatted explained that this is the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2249. There have been no changes since the first reading on October 19, 2021. Council Member Green made the motion to adopt the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2249 that adopts roadway, water, wastewater, and drainage Impact Fees, seconded by Council Member Moore. The motion passed with the following vote: For: 6 Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Green, Council Member



ORDINANCE NO. 2249

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTLAND, TEXAS, ADOPTING, IMPOSING, AND ESTABLISHING ROADWAY, WATER, WASTEWATER, AND DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY LIMITS AND EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW; ADOPTING ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION RATES FOR ROADWAY, WATER, WASTEWATER, AND DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE, PROVIDING A

SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY AND SPECIFICALLY NEGATING A REQUIREMENT OF A CULPABLE MENTAL STATE; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PROVIDING AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

13. ORDINANCE NO. 2251 – TEXT AMENDMENTS: THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE

SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2251, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE CITY OF PORTLAND’S UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY (1) MODIFYING CHAPTER 4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 406 PERMITTED USE TABLE OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY ADDING STORAGE, SELF-STORAGE (INDOOR BUILDING ACCESS INCLUDING CLIMATIZED) AS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST IN THE C-R-RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, C-G GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND OT-2 OLDE TOWN MIXED USE DISTRICT AND A PERMITTED USE IN THE I-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; (2) MODIFYING CHAPTER 4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 406 PERMITTED USE TABLE OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY REVISING STORAGE, SELF-STORAGE, OR MINI-STORAGE BY ADDING (OUTDOOR BUILDING ACCESS); (3) ADDING RELATED DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 1003 DEFINED TERMS – DEPUTY CITY MANAGER Deputy City Manager Brian DeLatted explained that this is the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2251. There have been no changes since the first reading on October 19, 2021. Council Member Moore made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2251 to amend the City of Portland’s Unified Development Ordinance as presented, seconded by Council Member Yardley. The motion passed with the following vote: For: 6 Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Council Member Green, Council Member



ORDINANCE NO. 2251

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PORTLAND’S UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY (1) MODIFYING CHAPTER 4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 406 PERMITTED USE TABLE OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY ADDING STORAGE, SELF-STORAGE (INDOOR BUILDING ACCESS INCLUDING CLIMATIZED) AS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST IN THE C-R-RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, C-G GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AND

OT-2 OLDE TOWN MIXED USE DISTRICT AND A PERMITTED USE IN THE I-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; (2) MODIFYING CHAPTER 4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 406 PERMITTED USE TABLE OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BY REVISING STORAGE, SELF-STORAGE, OR MINI-STORAGE BY ADDING (OUTDOOR BUILDING ACCESS); (3) ADDING RELATED DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 1003 DEFINED TERMS. PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY AND SPECIFICALLY NEGATING A REQUIREMENT OF A CULPABLE MENTAL STATE; PROVIDING AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE CITY OF PORTLAND, TX.

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONDUCT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDING TO GOVERNMENT CODE AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY), 551.072 (DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY), 551.073 (DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT), 551.074 (PERSONNEL MATTERS), 551.076 (DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES) AND 551.087 (DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATION).

EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION AS A RESULT OF ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 7:48 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson announced that the City Council will conduct an Executive Session according to Government Code as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property), 551.073 (deliberation regarding prospective gift), 551.074 (personnel matters), 551.076 (deliberation regarding security devices), and 551.087 (deliveration regarding economic development negotiations). Mayor Pro Tem Wilson reconvened the meeting at 8:59 p.m. and announced that no action would be taken as a result of the Executive Session.

C. ADJOURNMENT: MAYOR SKUROW

Mayor Pro Tem Wilson adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.

Approved: __________________________ Bill T. Wilson II, Mayor Pro Tem

Attest: __________________________ City Secretary

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CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM

AGENDA TITLE

PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES CONCERNING A REQUEST FROM BRANTLEY P. GWIN (SILVERFIN LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC) TO REZONE TT WILLIAMSON ABST 284 8.9 ACRES FROM THE R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND C-R RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (EXCLUDING LOT 20R) TO THE PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT – DEPUTY CITY MANAGER ORDINANCE NO. 2250 - REZONING REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2250 THAT REZONES TT WILLIAMSON ABST 284 8.9 ACRES FROM THE R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND C-R RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (EXCLUDING LOT 20R) TO THE PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT – DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

MEETING DATE

11/16/2021

DEPARTMENT Administration

SUBMITTED BY

Brian R. DeLatte, P.E., Deputy City Manager

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Silverfin Land Development, LLC, is proposing to rezone approximately 8.9 acres from the R-6 Single Family Residential District and C-R Retail Commercial District to a Planned Unit Development to construct a gated multifamily residential cottage development with 116 rental units. The City Council conducted a Public Hearing on October 19, 2021, but the public hearing notices were not delivered to affected property owners due to an administrative error. The public hearing has been re-noticed for this new date. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council will consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 2250 that approves the request. REZONING APPROVAL CRITERIA Section 318 of the Unified Development Ordinance outlines the following criteria for which the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall base approval of zoning requests, although the wisdom of amending the Official Zoning Map is a matter committed to the sound legislative discretion of the City Council and is not controlled by any one factor. In determining whether to adopt, adopt with modifications, or deny the proposed amendment, the City Council shall consider the following factors.

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1. Compatible with Plans and Policies. Whether the proposed amendment is

compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and any other land use policies adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council.

2. Consistent with this Ordinance. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would conflict with any portion of this Ordinance.

3. Compatible with Surrounding Area. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment is compatible with existing and proposed uses surrounding the subject land and is the appropriate zoning district for the land.

4. Changed Conditions. Whether and the extent to which there are changed conditions that require an amendment.

5. Effect on Natural Environment. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in significant adverse impacts on the natural environment, including but not limited to water and air quality, noise, storm water management, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, and the practical functioning of the natural environment.

6. Community Need. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment addresses a demonstrated community need.

7. Development Patterns. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in a logical and orderly pattern of urban development in the community.

Unified Development Ordinance Section 316.K outlines additional Planned Unit Development criteria:

1. The proposal is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 2. The PUD is necessary to address a unique situation or represents a substantial

benefit to the City, compared to what could have been accomplished through strict application of the otherwise applicable zoning district standards.

3. The proposed plan mitigates any potential significant adverse impacts to the maximum practical extent.

PROPERTY DETAILS The property is vacant, long, grassy and extends from U.S. 181 to Gulfton Drive and from Toyah/Presidio to the pipeline corridor. The property is located adjacent to high density residential, single family residential, and commercial uses. The adjacent land uses from the property are as follows:

• North – 1.44 acre lot NorthShore Properties II Inc, 12.11 acres Northshore Place Apts, 14.34 acres ComCapp Pavilions LLC Pavilions at Northshore

• East – Northshore Unit 5B Single Family Dwellings • South – East Cliff Single Family Dwellings • West – 2.4-acre retail pad site and U.S. 181.

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APPLICATION DETAILS The applicant has submitted full architectural, civil, lighting, and landscape plans, which are all on file for public inspection at the City Secretary’s office. The plans contain the following elements: • 116 units in 40 separate two- and four-bedroom units and two-story unit buildings on the

8.9-acre property • 10 different building designs • Amenities – Community Center with covered patio, Fitness Center, Sports Court, Outdoor

Turf Lawn, Swimming Pool, and Dog Park (9,087 total sq. ft.). • Total open space/green space is 74,272 sq. ft • Olympic Drive will be extended to US 181 by the applicant. TXDOT permit for access

driveway to US 181 expires March 27, 2022. • Two proposed accesses from development to Olympic Drive • All utilities will be private, other than water mains which will be private only downstream

of the water meters. All drives, cottage units, common buildings and common areas, and green space will be maintained, and operated by the property owner.

STAFF ANALYSIS Analysis of this application is focused on two key tasks: (1) determining the differences between the current zoning district and the proposed design; and (2) responding to public comments received during the notification and public hearing process. The chart below illustrates key differences between the existing zoning and the proposed project: Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning R-6

Zoning District C-R

Zoning District Planned Unit Development

Type of Allowed Development

Single-Family Homes

Office Building, Medical Clinic, School, Telecommunications Tower (Governmental), Day Care, Repair Shop, General Retail, Restaurant, Vehicle Part Sales (Deed restrictions prohibit certain commercial uses)

116 Multifamily Cottages

Maximum Building Height

35 feet (Three stories)

No height maximum Approx. 22 feet (Two stories)

Residential Density Maximum 6 units per N/A 13 units per acre

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acre (Approx. 54 Units)

Setbacks to Adjacent Residential on Presidio and Toyah

Min. 20 feet No minimum Proposed 35 feet

Setbacks to Adjacent Residential on Gulfton

Min. 6 feet N/A Proposed 15 feet

Construction of Olympic to U.S. 181

Required Required Required

Exterior Lighting No UDO requirements Dark Sky Compliant (UDO 713)

Dark Sky Compliant (UDO 713)

Building Materials No UDO requirements Material Requirements (UDO 705)

Standing Seam Metal Roofing and Architectural Dimensional Shingles Texas Limestone and Painted lap and Board/Batten Siding

Landscaping and Buffering

No UDO requirements Residential setback buffer and landscaping (UDO 709)

Residential setback buffer and landscaping (UDO 709)

ADJACENT PROPERTY NOTIFICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES There are 48 adjacent property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. Property owners were notified by mail, postmarked October 25, 2021, of the Public Hearings planned for the City Council meeting. Notice was also published in the News of San Patricio on October 28, 2021, for the City Council meetings in conformance with UDO Section 302. A petition has been delivered to the City Secretary signed by more than 20% of the affected property owners. In accordance with UDO Section 316.D.4, a favorable vote of ¾ of the members of the City Council is required for approval of the request. Additionally, City Staff has received several written comments concerning the request. These comments concern a number of issues that City Staff has further analyzed:

1. Public Comment: This project will decrease property values in the adjacent neighborhood. City Staff Response: National studies, including from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, show that Class “A” multifamily projects increase property values

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relative to the community at large. While the research is dated, Harvard researchers Mark Obrinsky and Debra Stein found that homes next to multifamily projects appreciated at approximately 0.20% to 0.40% higher than those of the community at large. Locally, data further illustrates that Class “A” properties do not drag down adjacent property values. Three Class “A” Planned Unit Developments have been approved by the City Council in the last six years. All three developments’ adjacent neighborhoods have increased in assessed value significantly higher than others citywide.

Year Approved

Number of Adjacent Homes

Increase in Assessed

Values Since

Approved

Citywide Increase in Assessed

Values

Palm Bluff 2015 15 + 48.2% + 33.3%

Oak Manor 2015 5 (1) +49.1% + 33.3%

Fish Pond 2018 9 (1) +22.7% +14.4%

Source: San Patricio County Appraisal District; November 2021. Notes: (1) Homes on adjacent Great Oak Drive and Chesapeake Bay were constructed after Oak Manor’s and Fish Pond’s approval and are not included in this calculation.

2. Public Comment: There are too many vacant apartment units in Portland. There are too many apartments in Portland. City Staff Response: City Staff polled the apartment complexes in Portland and received responses concerning vacancy rates from 14. The current occupancy rate in Portland is approximately 88.7% of available units. The City’s mixture of single-family to multifamily properties is currently:

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3. Public Comment: Olympic Drive should not be extended to U.S. 181 due to safety concerns. City Staff Response: It has been the City Council’s plan to extend Olympic Drive from Broadway Blvd. to U.S. 181 since the early 1980’s with the development of Northshore Country Club. In 1985, the first section of Olympic Drive was constructed with a secondary collector width of approximately 40 feet (compared to a typical residential width of 30 feet). It has since been extended three times at similar widths to support the future connection to U.S. 181. During the platting process for Northshore Unit 5B and the homes on Gulfton Drive, the Planning and Zoning Commission and applicant again reiterated that Olympic Drive would be extended. Olympic Drive is shown from Broadway Blvd. to U.S. 181 on every iteration of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Thoroughfare Plan. Safety concerns are paramount when the Planning and Zoning Commission considers plat applications. The final plat of this project, if the Planned Unit Development is approved, would be required to address any traffic calming applications needed on the extension of Olympic Drive. Furthermore, the proposed extension and layout of the site would eliminate any additional potential traffic onto Chispa, Toyah, and Seco. If this project were being developed as a single-family subdivision, the new homes would increase traffic on these three streets.

4. Public Comment: There will be an increase in crime if this project is approved. City Staff Response: There is no evidence that existing Class “A” multifamily projects in Portland have increased crime rates compared to traditional single-family subdivisions. The Police Chief will provide additional information concerning this during the public hearing.

5. Public Comment: There will be drainage issues if this project is approved.

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City Staff Response: This proposed project is in a different drainage basin than the areas on Alazan or Seco that may be prone to localized street flooding. Those areas drain into the Seco ditch. This proposed project drains in three locations: (1) down the existing Olympic storm drain line to Broadway, (2) to the existing ditch behind the Northplace Place apartments that were recently constructed, and (3) to the TxDOT right-of-way. Primarily, the developer is proposing to extend the Olympic storm drain line to accommodate the increase in runoff. Secondarily, an overflow route will extend across the pipeline easement to the Northshore Place ditch. That ditch is sized to accommodate the additional flow from the additional impervious cover.

6. Public Comment: This project will overcrowd East Cliff Elementary. City Staff Response: Gregory-Portland Independent School District has indicated that this is not true. East Cliff Elementary has the capacity for this project:

Current Student Enrollment 540

Maximum Capacity 800

Anticipated Enrollment in Aug. 2023 after completion of Pre-K Facility 440

7. Public Comment: This project is detrimental to Moser Park. It will fence-in the back side of the park. City Staff Response: The north property line of the park will ultimately be fenced regardless of the type of development that occurs on this property, similar to the east side of the park.

8. Public Comment: This project infringes on my backyard privacy. City Staff Response: As noted earlier in this agenda bill, this project’s buildings are shorter and further away than the requirements of the existing zoning district.

9. Public Comment: Current deed restrictions prevent this development. My realtor told me it couldn’t be anything but single-family residential. City Staff Response: City Staff is unaware of, and a title search has not revealed, any private deed restrictions on this property that would preclude it from being rezoned.

10. Public Comment: I have heard that this project is government housing. City Staff Response: The applicant has confirmed in writing that this project is not government housing and is “private conventional term financing with current market rent rates.”

ATTACHMENTS

• Notice of Public Hearing • Ordinance No. 2250 • Application for Zoning Change

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• Project Narrative • Civil Plans/Site Plan • Architectural Plans • Public Comments received as of November 12, 2021

RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt one of the following motions:

(A) The City Council approves the first reading of Ordinance No. 2250. OR (B) The City Council approves with modifications the first reading of Ordinance No. 2250. OR (C) The City Council denies the first reading of Ordinance No. 2250.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the City of Portland City Council on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of City Hall (1900 Billy G. Webb Drive), to solicit comments from citizens and other interested parties concerning a request from Brantley P. Gwin, Silverfin Land Development, LLC, 409 South Carancahua Street, Corpus Christi, Texas, to rezone Property ID# 1040745, generally located at the southeast corner of U.S. 181 and the extension of Olympic Drive, from R-6 Single Family Residential District and C-R Retail Commercial District (excluding the area of Lot 20R) to a Planned Unit Development. The applicant is proposing to construct a multifamily residential cottage development with 40 separate two-story buildings on the property. Additional information can be obtained at: http://portlandtx.com/644/Notice-of-Public-Hearing Public comments can be submitted prior to the public hearing by emailing [email protected]. Any questions concerning the rezoning request may be directed to Brian DeLatte, Deputy City Manager at [email protected].

ORDINANCE NO. 2250 1 2

AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE TT WILLIAMSON ABST 284 3 8.09 ACRES FROM THE R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 4 DISTRICT AND C-R RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT 5 (EXCLUDING LOT 20R) TO THE PUD - PLANNED UNIT 6 DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF 7 ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A 8 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY AND 9 SPECIFICALLY NEGATING A REQUIREMENT OF A CULPABLE 10 MENTAL STATE; PROVIDING AND ESTABLISHING AN 11 EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION 12

13 WHEREAS Brantley P. Gwin Silverfin (Land Development, LLC) to rezone TT Williamson 14 ABST284 8.9 acres from the R-6 single-family residential district and C-R Retail 15 Commercial District (excluding lot 20R) to the PUD - Planned Unit Development District 16 for the property (ID#1040745) has submitted a rezoning request application to amend 17 the official zoning map of the City of Portland; and, 18

19 WHEREAS the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on October 20 12, 2021, and voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval with conditions of the 21 request; and, 22

23 WHEREAS the City Council conducted a Public Hearing on November 16, 2021, to solicit 24 comments from citizens and other interested parties; and, 25

26 WHEREAS the City Council deliberated and approved the rezoning request with 27 conditions on November 16, 2021. 28 29 NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTLAND, 30 TEXAS: 31

32 SECTION 1: The request of Brantley P. Gwin (Silverfin Land Development, LLC) to rezone 33 TT Williamson ABST 284 8.9 acres, property (ID#1040745) from the R-6 single-family 34 residential district and C-R Retail Commercial District (excluding lot 20R) to the PUD - 35 Planned Unit Development District a site plan of which is attached hereto and 36 incorporated herein. The Zoning Map of the City of Portland shall be changed to reflect 37 such change. In accordance with Unified Development Ordinance Section 316, approval 38 of the PUD site plan shall be void if construction has not begun with (2) years from the 39 effective date of this ordinance. The request is granted with the following conditions: 40 41 A. The construction drawings shall show details of all utilities. All utilities shall be private, 42

except water lines, however water service lines after the meter shall be private. All 43 drives, cottage units, common buildings and common areas, and green space shall 44

indicate that they will be maintained, operated and under the ownership of the 45 landowner/developer. 46

47 SECTION 2: If any provision, section, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance, or the application 48 of same to any person or set of circumstances is, for any reason held to be 49 unconstitutional, void, or invalid, the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance 50 shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the City Council in adopting this 51 Ordinance that no portion hereof, or provisions or regulations contained herein, shall 52 become inoperative or fail by reason of any unconstitutionality of any other portion 53 hereof, and all provisions of this Ordinance are declared severable for that purpose. 54

55 SECTION 3: Any previously adopted ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, or policy in 56 conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed. 57

58 SECTION 4: Any person who violates this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, 59 upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars 60 ($500.00). Each and every day that a violation of this Ordinance occurs shall constitute a 61 separate offense. The culpable mental state required by Chapter 6.02, Texas Penal Code, 62 is specifically negated and dispensed with and a violation is a strict liability offense. 63

64 SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be published after second reading hereof by publishing 65 the caption thereof in the official newspaper with a statement the public may view the 66 Ordinance in the Office of the City Secretary. This Ordinance shall be effective from and 67 after the publication provided herein. 68

69 PASSED and APPROVED on second reading this 7th day of December 2021. 70 71 CITY OF PORTLAND 72 73 74 ____________________________ 75 Cathy Skurow 76 Mayor 77 78 79 80

ATTEST: 81 82 83 _________________________ 84 Annette Hall 85 City Secretary 86

Life’s a Breeze

Why Re-zone •Highest and best use of the property given the location and the size

•Transitional Development between Multifamily and Single Family Residential

•Fulfills a housing need within the community which presently does not exist

8.90 Acres

Prior Site Layouts

• Explored Multiple Site Layouts prior to the Seagrass Cottage Design• Single Family Lots are Not Economically Feasible due to Land Cost and Infrastructure Costs

(Road & Utilities)• Unique property shape, size, and location is best suited for a Transitional Development

Project Overview116 Unit “Class A” Cottage Community on 8.90 Acres (13 Units/Acre)

Forty (40) Sperate Cottage Inspired Buildings

• 1 and 2 Story Buildings• Multiple Building Variations and Elevations consistent with City of Portland’s UDO

2 and 4 Units per Buildings

• 1 Bedroom/1.5 Bathroom (820 Square Feet)• 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom (1,262 Square Feet)• 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom (1,419 Square Feet)

Large Community Spaces, Outdoor Areas and Site Amenities purposely designed to appeal to a broad demographic of age and family size

Architectural Site Plan

•116 Unit Cottage Community on 8.90 Acres (13 Units/Acre)

•Bring a unique and complementary Class “A” Property to the City of Portland

Landscape Site Plan

• 100% of the Site is Landscaped and Irrigated to Exceed UDO Section 709• Proper Landscape Buffers and special attention between Neighboring Properties• Properly maintained and cared for by one (1) property Owner

Surrounding Areas at the Forefront

• Internal Building Layout• Setbacks greater than what Residential

Zoning requires • Fencing and Landscape Buffers

Surrounding Areas at the Forefront

Site Lighting• Decorative Pole Fixtures• Less Than 12 Feet Tall• Windstorm Compliant• 0.00 Candle Lights on Neighboring Properties

Architectural Building Design-Exterior•Cottage Style Building Design in Post Covid Era (Horizontal Living)

•Private Ground Level Entrance for Every Unit

•Private Fenced in Patio for Every Unit

•Over 30% of Units contain attached garages

•High Quality Construction • Impact Windows• Cedar Columns and Beams• Standing Seam Metal Roofing and Architectural Dimensional Shingles • Texas Limestone and Painted lap and Board/Batten Siding for Coastal Cottage theme

Architectural Building Design- Exterior

Type I Type III G Type I G

• Three coastal inspired color pallets staggered throughout the community1. SW 6220 Interesting Aqua (Bldg. 15)2. SW 6204 Sea Salt (Bldg. 23)3. SW 7637 Oyster White (Bldg. 26)

The Comforts of HomeResidential Features and Interior Design

•High Ceilings

•Open Floor Plans

•Quartz/Granite Countertops

•Large Pantries

•Stainless Steel Appliances

•Washer and Dryer Package

•Ceramic Tile Backsplash

•USB Ports in Kitchens and Bedrooms

•First-Floor Powder Rooms

•Master Double Sink Vanities

•Master Walk-in Closets

•LED Lighting

•Wood Style Flooring

•Tile Tub Surrounds

•Direct Access Garages

•Private Off-Street Parking Spaces

•Private Ground Level Entrance

•Private Patios

Community Conveniences Features and Amenities

•Private Gated Entry

•Free-Standing Leasing Office

•Large Modern Clubhouse

•Covered Patio with Outdoor Seating

•24 Hour Fitness Facility

•Resort Style Swimming Pool

•Pickleball/Sports Court

•Great Lawn made of Artificial Turf

•Food Truck Area

•Private Dog Park

•Dog Wash Station

Community Conveniences Features and Amenities

Ample Community Parking•Private Garages•Covered Parking Areas•Private Off-street Driveways

Planned Community Events•Yoga on the Great Lawn•Movie Nights•Corn Hole Tournaments•Lawn Games

Popular Desired Area near Northshore Country Club-Golf and Tennis

Restaurants and Shopping within Walking Distance

Professional Onsite Management Staff and Maintenance Personnel

Community Concerns1. Traffic

2. Property Values

3. Safety/Crime

4. Income/Demographics

5. Attractiveness

Myths and Facts: Higher Density Development •Myths & Facts supported by Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a non-profit educational and research institute

•Higher Density simply means new residential and commercial development at a density that is higher than what is typically found in the existing community.

◦ Current Zoning is R-6 = 7,000 SF Single-family lots or +- 55 Lots◦ Seagrass Cottages 116 Units on 8.9 Acres (13 Units/AC)

Haughey, Richard M. Higher-Density Development: Myth and Fact. Washington, D.C.: ULI-the Urban Land Institute, 2005.

1. Myths & Facts: Traffic

MYTH: Higher-Density Development creates more regional traffic congestion and parking problems than low-density developments

FACT: Higher-density development generates less traffic than low-density development per unit

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1. Myths & Facts: Traffic

MYTH: Higher-Density Development creates more regional traffic congestion and parking problems than low-density developments

FACT: Higher-density development generates less traffic than low-density development per unit

1. On-Site Amenities Less Trips

2. Apartments tend to have less cars/unit than single-family housing Single-family communities tend to have 2 or

more vehicles per household* Apartments tend to have only 1 car per

household on average*3. Number of Bedrooms: Seagrass Cottage has

less Bedrooms than if Single-Family Housing

4. Less Children in Apartment Communities = Less Vehicle Trips Northshore Place Apartments 2020 averaged

25 school aged children/224 units or 11.16% School aged children in Single Family housing

64% (National Average) *Haughey, Richard M. Higher-Density Development: Myth and Fact. Washington, D.C.: ULI-the Urban Land Institute, 2005

Unit Type Number of Units Number of Bedrooms1 Bedroom 54 542 Bedroom 55 1103 Bedroom 7 21Total 116 185

Unit Type Number of Units Number of Bedrooms4 Bedroom 35 1405 Bedroom 20 100Total Allowed 55 240

Seagrass Cottages

Typical Single-Family Neighborhood

Access and Traffic

•Seagrass Cottages is a Private gated Residential Cottage Community

•Ingress and Egress Gates along Olympic Drive

•Chispa Drive Gate is an Emergency Response/Fire Gate Only

•Eliminating future traffic from the new development residents and even reducing traffic in Surrounding Areas

2. Myths & Facts: Property ValuesMYTH: Higher-Density Development lower property values in surrounding areas

FACT: No difference exists in the appreciation rate of properties located near higher-density development and those that are not. Some research even shows that higher-density development can increase property values.

•Well-placed market-rate housing with attractive design and landscaping actually increased the overall value of detached houses nearby.

-Arthur C. Nelson and Mitch Moody, Virginia Tech University, 2003

1. Create a vibrant growing area

2. Increase the pool of potential homebuyers in the neighborhood

3. New communities tend to make an area more attractive

2. Property Values

TIMBERRIDGE NEIGHBORHOODPORTLAND, TEXAS

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 20211 THIEL JUSTIN & ALEXIS WILSON 316 TIMBERTRAIL CIR $106,978.00 $138,669.00 $134,378.00 $140,204.00 $161,726.00 $171,148.00 $181,564.00 31.06% 69.72%2 KUBALA LOUIS & ADRIANA 314 TIMBERTRAIL CIR $116,610.00 $128,271.00 $141,098.00 $143,577.00 $154,827.00 $163,274.00 $178,300.00 23.13% 52.90%3 PRIVATE INVESTORS FAMILY 312 TIMBERTRAIL (Mailing: 203 Land Road) $114,856.00 $128,146.00 $124,282.00 $128,344.00 $149,449.00 $132,382.00 $149,092.00 11.74% 29.81%4 CRUCE DOUGLAS 7 CHRISTIN 310 TIMBERTRAIL CIR $113,965.00 $125,362.00 $137,898.00 $137,203.00 $150,923.00 $163,786.00 $173,599.00 20.39% 52.33%5 GIBSON ROMONA KAYE 308 TIMBERTRAIL CIR $124,764.00 $149,037.00 $151,902.00 $150,089.00 $165,098.00 $181,608.00 $178,918.00 20.30% 43.41%6 CHAPA JONATHAN A & HAIDEE 306 TIMBERTRAIL CIR $124,492.00 $136,941.00 $150,635.00 $163,570.00 $167,049.00 $176,348.00 $185,993.00 31.39% 49.40%7 ALVARADO ERNESTO & GUADALUPE G 304 TIMBERTRAIL CIR $138,479.00 $152,327.00 $167,560.00 $150,187.00 $165,206.00 $181,727.00 $199,900.00 8.45% 44.35%8 HODGES BURNIS & JESSICA HAZEL 302 TIMBERTRAIL CIR (Mailing: PO BOX 2304) $125,477.00 $150,004.00 $125,430.00 $147,673.00 $173,645.00 $180,144.00 $179,855.00 17.69% 43.34%9 SILVA RICARDO & BEATRICE 300 TIMBERTRAIL CIR (Mailing: 4310 ACUSHNET Dr. CC) $126,966.00 $151,999.00 $154,823.00 $147,120.00 $172,189.00 $178,507.00 $168,685.00 15.87% 32.86%

10 FERGUSON-DIAZ KAREN 2321 TIMBERRIDGE DR $123,460.00 $135,506.00 $149,387.00 $153,815.00 $145,019.00 $152,416.00 $167,658.00 24.59% 35.80%11 GUTIERREZ JESUS A & ESMERALDA V 2319 TIMBERRIDGE DR $110,188.00 $120,940.00 $117,705.00 $130,161.00 $139,159.00 $145,083.00 $177,880.00 18.13% 61.43%12 CLINGAN STEVEN P & MELANIE M 2317 TIMBERRIDGE DR $118,267.00 $149,784.00 $145,122.00 $137,710.00 $149,092.00 $155,581.00 $184,879.00 16.44% 56.32%13 GAONA ANTONIO & PEGGY 2315 TIMBERRIDGE DR $136,681.00 $150,349.00 $165,384.00 $174,385.00 $191,824.00 $211,006.00 $203,219.00 27.59% 48.68%

$121,629.46 $139,795.00 $143,508.00 $146,464.46 $160,400.46 $168,693.08 $179,195.54 20.52% 47.72%14.94% 2.66% 2.06% 9.51% 5.17% 6.23% 6.84% 7.95%

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SINGLE FAIMLY PROPERTY VALUES ADJACENT TO PALM BLUFF PLACE (PUD 2015)

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San Patricio County Appraisal ValuesAddressOwner Name

3. Myths & Facts: Safety/CrimeMYTH: Higher-Density Development leads to higher crime rates

FACT: The crime rates at higher-density developments are not significantly different from lower-density developments

1. No link between crime and Market Rate Housing. VOE (Verification of Current Employment) Prior Employment Extensive Background Checks Extensive Credit Checks

2. Many residents choose private-gated communities because they feel more secure than single-family housing

4. Myths & Facts: Income/Demographics MYTH: Higher-Density Development is for lower-income households.

FACT: People of all income groups choose higher-density housing

1. Common Misconception that renters have less of a socioeconomic status 41% of National Renters Rent by Choice*

2. Higher-density development is a viable housing option for all income groups and people in all phases of their lives.

Northshore Place Apartments (2020) Average Income/person = $71,698.00 Median Income/Household = $99,894.00

City of Portland (1 Mile Radius, 2021) Average Income/person = $41,111.00 Median Income/Household = $91,620.00

(Esri, Demographic and Income Profile, 2021)

*Haughey, Richard M. Higher-Density Development: Myth and Fact. Washington, D.C.: ULI-the Urban Land Institute, 2005

5. Myths & Facts: Attractiveness MYTH: Higher-Density Development is unattractive and does not fit in a low-density community

FACT: Attractive, well-designed, and well-maintained higher density development attracts good residents and tenants and fits into existing communities.

1. Well-Planned and Professionally Designed Community

2. Lush Landscaping

3. Properly Maintained • Grounds• Buildings• Infrastructure

RecapDue to the Size, Shape, location, economics of the Property the Highest & Best Use is a Unique Transitional Development which is well designed, well maintained, and offers a wide variety of comforts and on-site amenities 1. Interior Building Layout offers greater building setbacks than Single-Family Zoning requirement

2. PUD includes Landscape Buffer which Single-Family does not

3. No noise or light pollution to surrounding areas

4. Reduction in Traffic from what a Single-Family Residential development would be

5. Data Suggests that Single Family Housing Property Values Increase adjacent to similar developments

6. High Quality of Residents due to Market Rate, High End Building Finish Out

7. All Residents are thoroughly screened, and background checked

8. Safe Gated Community

9. Attractive, Well-Maintained Property

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Brian DeLatte

Subject: FW: Proposed Zoning Change to TT Williamson ABST 284

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Steve Kelly <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 2:21 PM To: Annette Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Proposed Zoning Change to TT Williamson ABST 284 My name is Steve Kelly. I'm an 18 year resident of Portland. I vote in local elections. I live and pay taxes at 105 Chispa Dr, Portland, TX 78374. The zoning change will adversely affect mine and my neighbors property values. It will create noise and light pollution to a calm and quiet environment. The opportunity for crime to increase is also at stake. I want the Council and Mayor to know I Strongly oppose the zoning change to this property. The Planning and Zoning Commission should not approve or recommend to council to approve any zoning change. We already have 3 large multi‐family apartment complexes that adjoin the TT Williamson ABST 284. The land is and should continue to be zoned R‐6. Please don't make this into a money grab for tax purposes. Every morning I run in the area of Olympic and Gulfton. I see numerous children riding their bikes or walking to East Cliff Elementary. The proposed 161 unit multi‐family complex would increase and change the behavior of East Cliff and Northshore residents. I thank you in advance for your time and would appreciate an acknowledgment of your receipt of his email. Sincerely, Steve Kelly

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Brian DeLatte

Subject: FW: Proposed Zoning Change from R-6 Single Family Residential District and C- R Retail Commercial District (excluding the area of Lot 20R)

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Steve Kelly <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 9:08 AM To: Brian DeLatte <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Proposed Zoning Change from R‐6 Single Family Residential District and C‐ R Retail Commercial District (excluding the area of Lot 20R) Mr. DelLatte, I appreciate your prompt response and preliminary information regarding the drainage. I am hopeful the project is not approved by our council. Steve Kelly On Tue, Nov 2, 2021 at 11:46 AM Brian DeLatte <[email protected]> wrote: > > Good morning Mr. Kelly, > > I've received your comments and will include them in the public hearing record. > > Your questions are very good ones. This proposed project is in a different drainage basin than the areas on Seco that you mentioned are prone to flooding. Those areas drain into the Seco ditch. This project drains in three locations: (1) down the existing Olympic storm drain line to Broadway, (2) to the existing ditch behind the Northplace Place apartments that were recently constructed, and (3) to the TxDOT right‐of‐way. Primarily, the developer is proposing to extend the Olympic storm drain line to accommodate the increase in runoff. Secondarily, an overflow route will extend across the pipeline easement to the Northshore Place ditch. That ditch is sized to accommodate the additional flow from the additional impervious cover. > > We don't have the final plans yet depicting this arrangement because that is normally approved during the final platting process rather than a zoning case. But please know that at no point would the City allow this project, if approved, to send any drainage towards Chispa, Alazan, Seco or your neighborhood. > > Thanks, > Brian > > Brian R. DeLatte, P.E. > Deputy City Manager > > 1900 Billy G Webb > Portland, Texas 78374 > P (361) 777‐4516 > [email protected] > https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.p > ortlandtx.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cbrian.delatte%40portlandtx.gov%7C3 > 95347008dbf4ce1ab7608d99ed35747%7C6443e011d8904c59a5848276300784dd%7C0

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> %7C0%7C637715452813399883%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAi > LCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=SpDrIH > 0yF4iWccDo2KX7P%2F2M72nTJ2dl%2BL57cs9GMMw%3D&reserved=0 > > ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ > From: Steve Kelly <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 9:53 AM > To: Brian DeLatte <[email protected]> > Subject: Proposed Zoning Change from R‐6 Single Family Residential > District and C‐ R Retail Commercial District (excluding the area of > Lot 20R) > > Mr. Delatte, > > I am writing you to request the proposed storm water runoff plan for the proposed Silverfin project. > I live on Chispa Drive and when it rains hard for an extended period of time, the intersections of Georgia and Seco and Alazan and Seco flood. > The flooding makes the roads impassable. This has occurred twice this year alone. > > With the pipeline easement on the north side of the proposed complex, how do you intend to get storm water to the drainage ditch that runs between the existing apartment buildings? This proposed project will create an excess amount of storm water runoff that an R‐6 would not. > All the present surface will be converted to roof tops and parting lots, leaving little in the way of absorption. > Where is that water going to go? > > I look forward to hearing from you. > > Sincerely, > Steve Kelly > 105 Chispa Drive > Portland, Texas 78374

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From: Sarah Lepine <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 1:20 PMTo: Brian DeLatteSubject: Flood plan for alazan and Seco

Hi! We just moved to 407 Alazan earlier this year and heard there is possibly a new project for apartments near our home. Our concern is that twice already this year, the rain has brought water right up to our door, and we are really worried about our house flooding. There doesn’t seem to be any drainage around us except the grassy area where the apartment project is. If this project goes through, is there a plan for drainage? Thanks for your time, Sarah Lepine

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From: Annette HallSent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 1:42 PMTo: Brian DeLatteSubject: RE: Opposed to new apartment / PUD homes -rezoning

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From: Sarah Lepine <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 1:25 PM To: Annette Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Opposed to new apartment / PUD homes ‐rezoning Hi Annette, My husband and I live at 407 alazan here in Portland. We live very close to the lot on Olympic that is being considered for rezoning. We ask that this area of land not be rezoned for apartments. We moved here in May specifically because the neighborhood is small / quiet and we not want to stay in Portland if more apartments were to be added. Thanks for listening to our concerns, Sarah and Chris Lepine

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Subject: RE: Zoning

From: Beth Ott <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 4:50 PM To: Annette Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Zoning Beth Ott, 218 Poesta, is against a change in the zoning laws for Northshore and East Cliff. We really don’t need anymore apartments or hotels. Sincerely, Beth Ott Sent from Mail for Windows

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Subject: FW: rezoning project # 1040745

From: JEANNE PRUE <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 5, 2021 10:34 AM To: Brian DeLatte <[email protected]> Subject: Re: rezoning project # 1040745 Thank you so much for checking into this matter. Jeanne

From: Brian DeLatte <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 5, 2021 7:46 AM To: Randy Wright <[email protected]> Cc: JEANNE PRUE <[email protected]> Subject: RE: rezoning project # 1040745 Good morning Ms. Prue, The applicant has confirmed in writing that this project is not government housing and is “private conventional term financing with current market rent rates.” Thanks, Brian

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From: JEANNE PRUE <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 4, 2021 5:37 PM To: Randy Wright <[email protected]> Subject: rezoning project # 1040745

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Good afternoon, I have heard that this particular project, the rezoning project # 1040745, is designed to become a government housing unit? Not only does Portland not need any more apartments, of any kind, especially government housing. I look forward to hearing an honest answer from you about this project. So far this particular hearing for the rezoning of this property has been anything but open and honest with the people of Portland. Jeanne Prue Ferraro

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Subject: FW: Public hearing rezoning ( property id #1040745) November 16, 2021

‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: BRIAN RUSSELL <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 5, 2021 2:16 PM To: Annette Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Public hearing rezoning ( property id #1040745) November 16, 2021 Please accept this email notice as a vote against the re‐zoning of the property known as ID # 1040745 from R6 Single Family Residential District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD). The city forefathers many years ago had the foresight to designate the land parcel as R6 low density residential. With two high density complexes only feet away from this parcel of land I see know reason to add to the congestion in the area. Thank You Brian K. Russell 405 GULFTON DR Portland, TX. 78374 BK

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From: Annette HallSent: Monday, November 8, 2021 8:40 AMTo: Brian DeLatteSubject: FW: Approval of Rezoning Proposition ID 1040745

From: Laura Adams <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 7, 2021 8:25 AM To: Annette Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Approval of Rezoning Proposition ID 1040745 To Portland City Council members: There has been a great deal of chatter on the East Cliff Neighborhood email group about residents of our area attending the Nov. 16 public hearing about rezoning proposition 1040745 in order to voice dissent for its approval. I prefer to not attend a crowded, contentious meeting, at which I might be shouted out of the room. Instead I will notify you by way of this official email that I APPROVE of the rezoning proposition. I have lived at 205 Terlingua Drive in Portland for 42 years...when I moved here, our street was the edge of the subdivision...we could sit on our back porch and see all the way to Gregory. Yes, I miss those days, but we've watched the growth, welcoming new neighbors, and benefiting from the improvements. And my property value has increased........ I have wondered for many years if anything would ever be done with the barren, weed- and rodent-infested fields that currently lie north of our East Cliff homes. I was intrigued and pleased to see the plans for multi-family homes and the extension of incomplete roads in that area. One of the arguments stated to me against this growth was that the traffic on neighborhood streets would be worse--more dangerous for our children. On the contrary, extension of Olympic Drive to Hwy. 181, with additional side street connections into the East Cliff neighborhood, would help to ALLEVIATE the currently excessive traffic on Broadway, Gulfton, Olympic, Seco, etc. So many more routes for travel through the area would be available. And my property value has continued to grow........... The other argument against the proposition seems to be the reduction of home values in our neighborhood. Let me put that into perspective: the appraised value of my home has already appreciated to approximately 250% what I paid for the home in 1979, and my property taxes are killing me. I would not be adverse to a slight reduction in my home's value, although I don't think that will happen.

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In conclusion, I encourage you to APPROVE rezoning proposition 1040745. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance. Laura Adams 205 Terlingua Dr Portland, TX 78374 Email: [email protected] Call: 361.633.9623

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From: Annette HallSent: Monday, November 8, 2021 8:40 AMTo: Brian DeLatteSubject: FW: Rezoning request for property ID 1040745

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 7, 2021 7:47 AM To: Annette Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Fw: Rezoning request for property ID 1040745

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�� !�� "��"#�$�%� �&$�'(')��&�*'�"#+,��-.��/� ��0#��1��2��)(*(&*3�Dear Mayor and Portland City Council Members, Regarding the rezoning of Property ID 140745 to PUD, this email serves as a plea of opposition for this development plan. We are submitting this email in advance of the next Public Hearing on November 16th, 2021. Prior to this meeting, each of you should take the time to visit A.R. 'Dick' Moser (former Mayor) city park and get a feel for what it will look like if the proposed development takes place. Imagine the entire North side blocked off by a fence (and gate) with metal posts, pickets facing inward. Continue to the very end of Chispa Drive, look across the field at the fence that borders the 3-story apartment complex, built by the same developer. This feature of the proposed development will devalue the open space feel every park should have. Other concerns are drainage issues, security and overall safety of the residents and park visitors. Please consider the future of this neighborhood park and what the impact will be if this development moves forward as proposed. Thank you, Don and Sharra Palm 203 Chispa Drive Portland, TX 78374 ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Brian DeLatte <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021, 04:34:05 PM CDT Subject: RE: Rezoning request for property ID 1040745

Good afternoon,

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The City Council will conduct a public hearing on November 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council chambers.

Please see here: http://portlandtx.com/DocumentCenter/View/3725/NOTICE-OF-PUBLIC-HEARING---silverfin-002

Brian R. DeLatte, P.E.

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1900 Billy G Webb

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P (361) 777‐4516

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021 11:47 AM To: Brian DeLatte <[email protected]> Subject: Rezoning request for property ID 1040745

Dear Sir,

What is the status of the rezoning request for property ID 1040745 to PUD? Will there be another public hearing with the Portland Planning and Zoning Board?

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From: Annette HallSent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 2:10 PMTo: Brian DeLatteSubject: Fwd:

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 12:40:39 PM To: Annette Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Please inform the city council that I oppose the rezoning request of Sliverfin Land Development for Property ID#1040745. As a Realtor in this area for the past 23 years, I don't think this is in the best interest for our town. More affordable single family residences are a priority. Address: 1505 Waterview, Portland TX (23 years prior was 408 Seco, Portland). Texas law requires all license holders to provide the Information About Brokerage Services form to prospective clients. Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice Sincerely, Norma Nelson 361-946-7080 Lee Real Estate 921 Houston Portland, TX 78374

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From: Annette HallSent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 2:20 PMTo: Brian DeLatteSubject: Fwd: Re-zoning property #1040745


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:25:16 PM To: Annette Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Re‐zoning property #1040745 Hi Annette! I am a realtor with KM Premier Real Estate and I live at 117 Toyah Drive. I am emailing to let you know that my husband and I are AGAINST the re-zoning of this property behind our home and the extension of Olympic Drive. Our biggest concern is that this will decrease our property values. We were assured in the past that the city of Portland would not approve any more construction of apartments. There are vacancies now, so there is no lack of inventory. The traffic increase will endanger children living in the area. There is a concern about the over-population East Cliff Elementary School. Please don't approve this. This will be a negative for our neighborhood. Thank you for listening to the concerns of the people living in this area.

Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services Jann Kullman, Realtor KM Premiere Real Estate (361)816-3848 Mobile (361)991-5263 Office 7002 S. Staples, Suite 104 Corpus Christi, Texas 78413

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From: Annette HallSent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 7:00 PMTo: Brian DeLatteSubject: Fwd: Silverfin Land Development


From: GINNY BELL <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 6:29:56 PM To: Annette Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Silverfin Land Development I live at 414 Seco street and I oppose the rezoning request by Silverfin. Please enter this at the city council meeting. Thank you Ginny Bell

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AGENDA TITLE RESOLUTION NO. 848—OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION

THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 848 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SECURE FUNDING FOR AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAILER FOR THE PORTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT

MEETING DATE 11/16/2021

DEPARTMENT Fire Department

SUBMITTED BY Jeff Morris, Fire Chief

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Resolution No. 848 authorizes the City Manager to act as the authorized official to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency. Approval of this resolution is a required action for the application process to move forward.

PRIOR ACTIONS OR REVIEWS • None

DETAILS / STAFF ANALYSIS This grant opportunity is through the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Division, Regular Projects. The proposal is for an Emergency Response Trailer designed to respond to, coordinate, evaluate, and mitigate a variety of emergencies. The current response trailer is outdated and no longer a viable adjunct in the response to specialized emergencies. These emergencies include: Hazardous Materials, both manmade and commercially manufactured, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear and Explosive. If funded this project can be utilized as a regional asset and is federally funded at a 100% reimbursement. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED N/A.

FINANCIAL IMPACT The financial impact is a federal reimbursement. Funds are expended on the frontend and receipts are submitted for reimbursement.

ATTACHMENTS • Resolution No. 848

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RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a motion that approves Resolution No. 848.

RESOLUTION NO. 848

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO SECURE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAILER.

WHEREAS, The City of Portland, Texas finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Portland and the Coastal Bend that the City of Portland Fire Department Emergency Response Trailer be operated for the 2021-2022 year; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Portland agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said project as required by The Office of the Governor (OOG), FY2022 Border Zone Fire Departments (BZFD), Homeland Security Grants Division grant application; and,

WHEREAS, The City of Portland agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor funds, The City of Portland Texas assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full; and,

WHEREAS, The City of Portland designates the City Manager as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City of Portland approves submission of the grant application for the City of Portland Fire Department Emergency Response Trailer to the Office of the Governor.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Portland on this the 16th day of November, 2021.

Signed by:

______________________________ Cathy Skurow Mayor

ATTEST:

__________________________ Annette Hall City Secretary

Grant Number: 4388701

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AGENDA TITLE CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST, ICE RINK AGREEMENT THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF $150,000.00 WITH HOLIDAYS ON ICE FOR THE CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST ICE SKATING RINK – DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION



SUBMITTED BY Kristin Connor, Director of Parks & Recreation

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Christmas on the Coast annual budget has previously been approved by City Council with the adoption of the 2021-2022 budget. Due to scheduling demands and the need to secure dates for a real ice rink for Christmas on the Coast 2021, City Staff has executed an agreement with The Holidays on Ice. City Staff recommends City Council ratification of the expenditure.

PRIOR ACTIONS OR REVIEWS None.

DETAILS / STAFF ANALYSIS Staff has secured a well-known vendor, The Holidays on Ice, to provide a 60X90 foot real ice rink for the 2021 season. The rink will be located under Joe Burke Pavilion and will be open daily December 4, 2021 through New Year’s Day. City Staff attempted to get three bids for an ice rink agreement; being that this is a specialized service, there are limited vendors with the desired equipment and expertise. Company Quote The Holidays on Ice, real ice rink $150,000.00 within approved budget Artificial Ice Events, wax boards not real ice $71,899.56 Magic Ice USA, real ice Declined to bid, could not meet rental dates

A purchase order was issued in the amount of $150,000.00 to The Holidays on Ice. The item before City Council requests ratification of this agreement. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

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None.

FINANCIAL IMPACT The expenditure was a planned and approved budget item in the City Budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. A purchase order was issued, and deposit paid, to meet timeline and secure rental dates for a real ice rink from The Holidays on Ice vendor.

ATTACHMENTS • The Holidays on Ice Agreement

RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a motion to ratify the rental agreement with The Holidays on Ice in the amount of $150,000,00.

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AGENDA TITLE BROADWAY BLVD. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE, DISCUSS, AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE BROADWAY BLVD. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC.



SUBMITTED BY Brian DeLatte, P.E., Deputy City Manager

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bay Ridge Subdivision began development in 1998 and its construction of approximately 800 homes has caused congestion on Broadway Blvd. between U.S. 181 and Meadowbrook Dr. and on California Dr. between Cupertino St. and Broadway Blvd. City Staff has engaged a traffic engineer to review existing conditions and recommend improvements to accommodate both existing traffic and expected growth. Traffic Engineers, Inc., will brief the City Council prior to its deliberation on approval of the Traffic Impact Analysis.

PRIOR ACTIONS OR REVIEWS • November 9, 2021 – The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Traffic Impact

Analysis and voted unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council with additional recommendations.

DETAILS / STAFF ANALYSIS Traffic Engineers, Inc. (TEI) was engaged to (1) collect traffic data of existing conditions; (2) consider the effects of potential development immediately adjacent to the east and west of Bay Ridge; and (3) provide recommendations for traffic improvements to improve existing conditions. Traffic counts were completed in September 2021 and TEI modeled both existing conditions and ultimate buildout of Bay Ridge and the two adjacent commercial and residential tracts. TEI’s recommendations include: (1) the widening of Broadway Blvd. to four lanes from U.S. 181 to Meadowbrook Dr.; (2) the installation of a traffic signal at Broadway Blvd. and California Dr.; (3) the construction of a right-turn lane on Broadway Blvd. approaching U.S. 181 northbound frontage road; and (4) the extension of Sacramento St. from California Dr. to Broadway Blvd. At the conclusion of TEI’s presentation, the Planning and Zoning Commission will deliberate a recommendation of approval of the Traffic Impact Analysis to the City Council. If the City

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Council ultimately approves the Traffic Impact Analysis, design and right-of-way acquisition will begin with the goal of constructing the improvements in 2022. At its November 9, 2021 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Traffic Impact Analysis and voted unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council with three modifications: (1) TEI analyze whether a dedicated right turn lane is needed into the westernmost Wal-Mart driveway; (2) TEI analyze whether the traffic signal is more appropriate at the intersection of Broadway and Sacramento rather than at California; and (3) TEI analyze whether the extension of Sacramento should occur between Sacramento and Cupertino. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED N/A.

FINANCIAL IMPACT Costs of any traffic improvements will be proportionally assessed on future development adjacent to Bay Ridge.

ATTACHMENTS • Traffic Impact Analysis Executive Summary

RECOMMENDED ACTION Motion to approve the Broadway Blvd. Traffic Impact Analysis as prepared by Traffic Engineers, Inc., and authorize City Staff to solicit draft agreements for project surveying, engineering, and right-of-way acquisition.

November 2021

Traffic Impact Analysis: Broadway Boulevard

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Prepared by Traffic Engineers, Inc. Texas Board of Professional Engineers Registration #F-3158 801 Congress Suite 325 Houston, Texas 77002

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents the documentation of the traffic analysis for Broadway Boulevard in the City of Portland, Texas. The analysis includes the traffic impacts of the future developments that are planned north of Broadway Boulevard, east of US 181. The planned developments include single-family homes that will be built on the vacant land north of California Drive, east of Ocean Breeze Street, and a mixed-use development on the northeast quadrant of US 181 and Broadway Boulevard. The intent of this study is to provide the City of Portland with phased or combined alternatives and operational analyses for mitigation and improvements to Broadway Boulevard based on future growth of the planned developments.

STUDY AREA The general study area is bound by US 181 to the west, Bay Breeze Drive to the north, and Broadway Boulevard to the south and east. Figure 1 shows a vicinity map of the study area. The main accesses for cars going north are provided by Broadway Boulevard (California Drive) and Bay Breeze Drive. Broadway Boulevard is the only access for cars going west and south. The next crossing of the US 181 freeway is located about 1.4 miles north of Broadway Boulevard, which will yield a 2.8 miles route for cars to turn around and go to south.

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TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS The trip generation for the future developments was calculated based on the trip generation method included in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition. Table 1 shows the estimated trip generation volumes during the AM and PM peak hours.

TABLE 1: TRIP GENERATION

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Enter Exit Total Enter Exit Total Single-Family Houses 210 149 447 596 489 288 777 Retail (North of Bay Breeze) 820 196 110 306 451 451 902 Retail (South of Bay Breeze) 820 310 175 485 713 714 1427 Multi-Family Residences 221 18 50 68 52 34 86 Total Trips Added to Adjacent Streets

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The generated trips in Table 1 were distributed to the surrounding roadway network based on existing area traffic patterns (a gravity-type model), the location of the land uses, access to nearby freeways and thoroughfares, as well as anticipated network congestion.

An intersection Level of Service (LOS) analysis was performed with Vistro software for the study intersections under existing and future conditions with the new trips assigned to the roadway network. LOS provides a determination of the delay of all approaches to an intersection, which determines its condition. The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) is a quantitative measure of the delay and operating conditions experienced by the average user at signalized and stop-controlled intersections. The LOS ranges from A through F which represents driving conditions from best to worst, respectively. LOS A represents free-flow conditions with no congestion, and LOS F represents severe congestion with significant delays. In general, an intersection operating at LOS D or better in an urban area is characterized by acceptable delays. Table 2 and 3 show the LOS results for the AM and PM peak hours for the study intersections under existing and future conditions.

As shown in Table 2 and 3, traffic conditions at US 181 Frontage Roads and Broadway Boulevard deteriorate because of the planned new developments. The LOS for northbound and southbound approaches on California Drive at Broadway Boulevard downgrades from LOS B and C to LOS F during AM peak and from LOS E and C to LOS F during the PM peak. This denotes that vehicles from California Drive would experience significant delay entering Broadway Boulevard. At the US 181 interchange, the LOS for eastbound and westbound approaches will downgrade from LOS B and C to LOS E during the PM peak.


TABLE 2: AM PEAK INTERSECTION DELAY AND LOS RESULTS

Scenario AM Peak Level of Service by Movement

Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound

Broadway at US 181 NBFR

Existing B - B C

SF + Retail + MF Build C - C C

Mitigation C - C C

Broadway at US 181 SBFR

Existing - B C B

SF + Retail + MF Build - C C C

Mitigation - C C C

California at Broadway

Existing C B A A

SF + Retail + MF Build F F A A

Mitigation B A A B

California at Sacramento

Existing - A A A

SF + Retail + MF Build - B A A

Mitigation C D A A

Sacramento at Broadway

Mitigation - C A A

TABLE 3: PM PEAK INTERSECTION DELAY AND LOS RESULTS

Scenario PM Peak Level of Service by Movement

Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound

Broadway at US 181 NBFR

Existing B - B C

SF + Retail + MF Build C - E E

Mitigation D - D D

Broadway at US 181 SBFR

Existing - B C B

SF + Retail + MF Build - C D F

Mitigation - D D C

California at Broadway

Existing E C A A

SF + Retail + MF Build F F A A

Mitigation C B B B

California at Sacramento

Existing - A A A

SF + Retail + MF Build - B A A

Mitigation D D A A

Sacramento at Broadway

Mitigation - D A A


FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the LOS results, traffic conditions at US 181 Frontage Roads and Broadway Boulevard deteriorate because of the planned new developments. To alleviate the excessive delays that are caused by the new trips, TEI evaluated a combination of various geometry and traffic control improvements along Broadway Boulevard and the study intersections. Improvement of traffic flow between US 181 and Broadway Boulevard is identified as the key point for alleviating the traffic delays on the study roadway network. Based on the microscopic traffic simulation analysis conducted with SimTraffic, the following mitigation measures are proposed:

• Expand the segment of Broadway Boulevard between US 181 NBFR and California Drive to a four-lane roadway.

• Extend the eastbound left-turn storage on Broadway Boulevard at California Drive to 300 feet.

• Add an exclusive westbound right-turn lane on Broadway Boulevard at US 181 NBFR, and change the existing shared through/right-turn lane assignment to a through-only lane.

• Signalize the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and California Drive. Restripe the southbound approach on California Drive to one right-turn lane, and one left-turn lane. One receiving lane going northbound will remain.

• Extend Sacramento Street to the south to connect with Broadway Boulevard. The new connection will provide a second access for the neighborhoods north of Broadway Boulevard going to south and west. It will help to divert the high number of traffic volumes that will occur on California Drive at Broadway Boulevard.

The recommendations are illustrated in the proposed schematic drawing shown in Figure 2. LOS results for the mitigation scenarios could also be found in Table 2 and 3. With the recommended mitigation measures in place, the LOS at the US 181 interchange and the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and California Drive will experience a comparable delay as today with all the new developments built and occupied.

For any questions related to the analyses presented in this executive summary, or for any questions related to the methodology utilized, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or at 713-398-7461.

Sincerely,

Dustin W. Qualls, PE, PTOE, RAS Principal Traffic Engineers, Inc.


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