DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 6
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2016201
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "R-6 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: "C-3 AHOD" General Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: August 02, 2016
Case Manager: Ernest Brown, Planner
Property Owner: Stephan Lang, etal
Applicant: Stephan Lang, etal
Representative: Michael Hogan/Jeff Tondre
Location: 8200 Block of Potranco Road
Legal Description: 22.96 acres out of NCB 15329
Total Acreage: 22.96
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 20
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None.
Applicable Agencies: None.
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed in1986 and zoned Temporary “R-1” Single Family Residence District. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the previous base zoning district converted to “R-6” Residential Single-Family District. The subject property was not developed and is currently vacant. The subject property is not platted in its current configuration.
Topography: The property does not include any abnormal physical features such as slope or inclusion in a flood plain.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: C-3, I-1
Current Land Uses: Commercial Yard, Vacant
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: C-3, C-2
Current Land Uses: Gas Station, Government Installation
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: C-2, I-1
Current Land Uses: Commercial Building, Vacant
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: C-2, MF-33
Current Land Uses: Drainage Easement, Apartments
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: Potranco Road
Existing Character: Primary Arterial, Type A
Proposed Changes: None known
Thoroughfare: West Military Drive
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial, Type A
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: The nearest VIA bus line to the subject property is the 620 which operates along Potranco Road with a bus stop at the intersection of Potranco Road and West Military Drive.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is required. A traffic engineer familiar with the project must be present at the zoning commission meeting.
Parking Information: Off-street vehicle parking requirements are typically determined by the type of use and building size. The zoning application refers to Medical Facility. The following requirements are for a Medical Facility.
Minimum Parking Requirement: 1 per 400 square feet of Gross Floor Area;
Maximum Parking Requirement: 1 per 100 square feet of Gross Floor Area.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the requested zoning change would result in the subject property retaining the present zoning district designation.
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 subject property is located within the West/Southwest Sector Land Use Plan and is currently designated as Mixed Use Center in the future land use component of the plan. The proposed “C-3” base zoning district is consistent with the future land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The existing “R-6” base zoning district is not suitable as presently zoned. The higher intensity of the residential and commercial uses should be located on, or at the intersection of arterials and collectors.
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 request does not appear to conflict with any public policy objective. The proposed land use on the subject property is located at the intersection of two arterials as encouraged by the West/Southwest Sector Plan.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property measures 22.96 acres and is sufficient for the proposed development and parking requirements.
7. Other Factors:
None.