DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 18075
(Associated Zoning Case Z2018246 CD)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Eastern Triangle Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: May 21, 2009
Plan Update History: None
Current Land Use Category: “Neighborhood Commercial”
Proposed Land Use Category: “Community Commercial”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: July 11, 2018
Case Manager: Nyliah Acosta, Planner
Property Owner: Raul Scott
Applicant: Jim Ferrell
Representative: Jim Ferrell
Location: 5006 Alma Drive
Legal Description: 1.16 acres out of NCB 10849
Total Acreage: 1.16
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 11
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Lower Southeast Side Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: Planning Department
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Loop 410 Frontage
Existing Character: Freeway
Proposed Changes: None Known
Thoroughfare: Alma Drive
Existing Character: Local Road
Proposed Changes: None Known
Public Transit: There are no VIA routes within walking distance of the subject property.
ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: Eastern Triangle Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: May 21, 2009
Update History: None
Plan Goals: Goal 9-Promote diversification of businesses and services. Goal 7.2- Attract new businesses to the Eastern Triangle
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: Neighborhood Commercial
Description of Land Use Category: Neighborhood Commercial includes less intense commercial uses with low-impact convenience, retail, or service functions. Examples of uses include convenience stores, small insurance or doctor’s offices bakeries, small restaurants, bookstores, antique shops, copy services, veterinarian’s offices, or small, neighborhood sized grocery stores. Locations for Neighborhood Commercial include arterials and collectors where they meet arterials, other collectors, or residential streets. Neighborhood Commercial can serve as an appropriate buffer between low, medium, and high density residential uses, or between an arterial and low density residential.
Permitted Zoning Districts: NC, O-1, & C-1
Land Use Category: Community Commercial
Description of Land Use Category: Community Commercial provides for offices, professional services, and retail uses of moderate intensity and impact. Examples of uses include a grocery store, a medical office, music store, shoe store, nursery, or mailing services store. Community Commercial should be located along arterials, preferably at intersections with other arterials or collectors. Community Commercial can serve as an appropriate buffer between low, medium, and high density residential uses, or between an arterial and low density residential.
Permitted Zoning Districts: NC, O-1, O-1.5, C-1, C-2, & C-2P
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification:
Neighborhood Association
Current Land Use Classification:
Vacant Lot
Direction: North
Future Land Use Classification:
Urban Living
Current Land Use Classification:
Vacant Lot
Direction: East
Future Land Use Classification:
Light Industrial
Current Land Use Classification:
Industrial Uses, Vacant Lot
Direction: South
Future Land Use Classification:
Business Park
Current Land Use Classification:
Mechanic Shop
Direction: West
Future Land Use Classification:
Low Density residential
Current Land Use:
Residences
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Proximity to Regional Center/Premium Transit Corridor
The subject property is not within a Regional Center or a Premium Transit Corridor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis & Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission (8-0) recommend Approval.
The subject property is currently vacant. The applicant proposes to develop the lot for an office and construction contractor uses. The current “Neighborhood Commercial” allows for commercial use on the property, the change to “Community Commercial” will allow the applicant to seek the requested “C-2 CD” Commercial District with a Conditional Use for a Construction Contractor Facility, which conditions may be placed on to provide further buffering for the residences to the west. “Community Commercial” is an ideal transition from Loop 410 going west into the local roads, and does not allow for intense commercial “C-3” uses. In addition, it is a goal within the Eastern Triangle Community Plan to promote diverse business.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend Denial of the proposed amendment to the Eastern Triangle Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2018246 CD
Current Zoning: “R-20” Residential Single-Family District
Proposed Zoning: “C-2 CD” Commercial District with a Conditional Use for a Construction Contractor Facility
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: July 17, 2018