DEPARTMENT: Planning and Community Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John Dugan, AICP
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 4
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2014041 A CD S
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: None for those properties outside the city limits. Various zoning districts for those properties within the jurisdiction of the City South Management Authority.
Proposed Zoning: "C-2" Commercial District, "C-3" General Commercial, "I-1" General Industrial District, "I-2" Heavy Industrial District, "L" Light Industrial District, "L S" Light Industrial District with a Specific Use Authorization for a Animal - Equestrian Center and Riding Trails, "C-3 CD" General Commercial with a Conditional Use for a Flea Market - Outdoor, "RP" Resource Protection District, "FR" Farm and Ranch District, "MI-1" Mixed Light Industrial District, "MI-1 S" Mixed Light Industrial District with a Specific Use Authorization for a Fairground, MI-1 S" Mixed Light Industrial District with a Specific Use Authorization for a Fairground and/or Stadium, "RD" Rural Development District, "UD" Urban Development District and adding the "AHOD" Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: December 17, 2013
Case Manager: Jacob T. Floyd, Senior Planner
Property Owner: Multiple Owners
Applicant: City of San Antonio, Department of Planning & Community Development
Location: Approximately 9,872 acres to be annexed into the City of San Antonio currently in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction located west and south of Loop 410, south of Old Pearsall Road, east of the Medina River, north of a line 1,320 feet south of the Medina River and west of State Highway 16.
Legal Description: Multiple Properties
Total Acreage: 9,872
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 486
Neighborhood Associations: People Active in Community Effort (P.A.C.E.), Southwest Community Association (within 200 feet)
Planning Team Members: 29 (United Southwest Communities Planning Team)
Applicable Agencies: Southwest Independent School District, Somerset Independent School District, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
Property Details
Property History: The subject areas are proposed for limited purpose annexation and are currently outside the city limits of the City of San Antonio, within the city's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. Portions of areas 1, 2, and 3 are within the current jurisdiction of the City South Management Authority (CSMA), which was created in 2005. In accordance with the implementation of the City South Management Authority Effectiveness Study and Economic Strategic Plan, Option #2 will be implemented that entails annexation, code amendments, land use and zoning changes and the dissolution of the CSMA on January 9, 2014.
Topography: The area is generally comprised of gently rolling prairie land, with the San Antonio and Medina Rivers, as well as several creeks including Salado Creek and Leon Creek, meandering through the south side.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses
Adjacent land uses throughout the area vary considerably but are primarily very low density residential, farms and ranches, and rural homesteads, with several clusters of industrial lands uses. There currently exists sporadic commercial uses along the major arterial roadways.
Overlay and Special District Information: Many 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 Federal Aviation Administration.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: IH-35
Existing Character: Freeway
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: IH-37
Existing Character: Freeway
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Loop 410
Existing Character: Freeway
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Old Pearsall Road
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial Type A; one lanes each direction
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Somerset Road
Existing Character: Enhance Secondary Arterial; one lane each direction
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: State Highway 16 South
Existing Character: Super Arterial Type B; two lanes each direction, divided highway
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: Watson Road
Existing Character: Enhanced Secondary Arterial; two lanes each direction
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit: There are several VIA bus routes in the area along U.S. Highway 281, South Presa Street, State Highway 16 South.
Traffic Impact: Traffic Impact Analysis is not required.
Parking Information: N/A
ISSUE:
This zoning proposal is a required component of the Limited Purpose Annexation proceedings pursuant to Section 43.123 (d) of the Texas Local Government Code.
ALTERNATIVES:
Zoning must be applied to newly annexed territory. If the zoning proposal is not accepted, an interim zoning of "DR" Development Reserve District must be applied.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The zoning case was initiated by the Department of Planning and Community Development as required by Limited Purpose Annexation proceedings; therefore, zoning fees have been waived and expenses will be absorbed by the Department of Planning and Community Development.)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval.
Criteria for Review: According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
1. Consistency:
The subject areas are located within the United Southwest Communities Plan and the Heritage South Sector Plan and have various future land use classifications. Several of the proposed zoning districts are not consistent with the plans as currently adopted; however, amendments to respective master plan components are proposed to change the future land use plan to appropriate classifications. Staff and Planning Commission (November 13, 2013) are recommending approval of these amendments.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
The zoning districts proposed reflect the current conditions of the subject area and will ensure that non-conformities will be minimal. Further, this recommendation is intended to create a framework for future development that provides opportunities for economic growth. If successful, the implementation of the zoning proposal will not create new adverse impacts on the subject area or neighboring lands.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The subject areas are currently outside the city limits of the City of San Antonio and, with the exception of those portions within CSMA, currently do not have zoning. Further, the Department of Planning & Community Development has formed an implementation task force, as recommended by the CSMA Effectiveness Study, which will work to review the development standards of the "Flex-zoning districts" currently utilized within the CSMA areas and develop strategies to improve their effectiveness.
4. Health, Safety and Welfare:
The implementation of this zoning proposal would not create new adverse impacts on the subject area or neighboring lands.
5. Public Policy:
The proposal implements established public policy and City Council directive.
6. Size of Tract:
Approximately 9,872 acres.
7. Other Factors:
This zoning proposal is a required component of the Limited Purpose Annexation proceedings pursuant to Section 43.123 (d) of the Texas Local Government Code.