DEPARTMENT: Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 4
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2016022
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "C-2NA AHOD" Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: "C-2 AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: December 15, 2015
Case Manager: Robert C. Acosta, Planner
Property Owner: Brenda Gonzalez
Applicant: Eric E. Gonzalez
Representative: Eric E. Gonzales
Location: 7300 block of New Laredo Highway at 915 Bynum Avenue.
Legal Description: Lot 66 and Lot 67, Block 3, NCB 11260
Total Acreage: 1.3911
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 46
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Planning Team: West/Southwest Sector-38
Applicable Agencies: None
Property Details
Property History: The property was annexed into the city on September 25, 1952 (Ordinance 18115) and was zoned “B” Residence District. On May 15, 1986 the property was rezoned to “B-2NA” Business Non-Alcoholic Sales District (Ordinance 62886). Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code the property was converted to “C-2NA” Commercial Non Alcoholic Sales District.
Topography: The property does not include any abnormal physical features such as significant slope or inclusion in a flood plain.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: UZROW, RM4
Current Land Uses: Public Street and Single-Family residences
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: C-2, UZROW
Current Land Uses: Commercial Uses and Public Street
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: R-4
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residences
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: RM-4
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residences
Overlay and Special District Information: All surrounding properties carry the "AHOD" Airport Hazard Overlay District, due to their proximity to an airport or approach path. The “AHOD” does not restrict permitted uses, but can require additional review of construction plans by both the Development Services Department and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: New Laredo Highway
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial Type A
Proposed Changes: None Known
Thoroughfare: Briggs Avenue
Existing Character: Local
Proposed Changes: None known.
Thoroughfare: Bynum Avenue
Existing Character: Local
Proposed Changes: None known
Thoroughfare: Gracie Street
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: There is a VIA bus stop two blocks north at the corner of New Laredo Highway and S.W. Military Drive. Route 524 provides service to the area.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does not exceed the threshold requirements.
Parking Information: Convenience Store (No Gas Pumps): Minimum 6 space per 1,000 sf. GFA. Maximum Parking Requirement: 10 space per 1,000 sf. GFA.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the zoning request will result in the subject property retaining the "C-2NA AHOD" Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales Airport Hazard Overlay District
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff and Zoning Commission (8-0) recommend Approval.
Criteria for Review: According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
1. Consistency:
The property is located within the West/Southwest Sector Plan and is designated as Suburban Tier in the future land use component of the Plan. The requested “C-2” base zoning district is consistent with the adopted land use designation. The applicant requests this zoning change in order to allow alcoholic sales in an existing convenience store development.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on surrounding properties in relation to this zoning change request.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The existing “C-2NA” zoning district is appropriate for the subject property due to its location along a major roadway, its previous commercial history and its close proximity to other existing commercial uses.
4. Health, Safety and Welfare:
Staff has found no indication of likely adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare.
5. Public Policy:
The requested rezoning does not appear to be in conflict with any public policy.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property is 1.3911 acres in size.
7. Other Factors:
None.