DEPARTMENT: Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2015254
(Associated Plan Amendment 15071)
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "FR" Farm and Ranch District
Requested Zoning: "R-5" Residential Single-Family District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: September 1, 2015. This case is continued from the August 18, 2015 hearing.
Case Manager: Oscar Aguilera, Planner
Property Owner: Rockin R Western Wear, LLC
Applicant: Jeanne Weeks
Representative: Brown and Ortiz P.C.
Location: Generally located in the 16700 Block of South U.S. Highway 281
Legal Description: Approximately 283.27 acres of land out of CB 4006
Total Acreage: 283.27
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 14
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: N/A
Planning Team: Heritage South Sector Planning Team -30
Applicable Agencies: None
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed on January 5, 2003 (Ordinance #96559). On December 4, 2003 the property was zoned “FR” Farm and Ranch District (Ordinance # 98492).
Topography: The property does include a slope and a portion of the property is within a flood plain. The Medina River and a tributary of the Medina River flow within the West and Southern portion of the property.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North, East
Current Base Zoning: “FR and OCL”
Current Land Uses: Farm.
Direction: West, South
Current Base Zoning: “FR”
Current Land Uses: Farm.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: U.S South Highway 281
Existing Character: Super Arterial Type B 200’- 250'.
Proposed Changes: None known.
Public Transit: None.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) report is required. A traffic engineer familiar with the project must be present at zoning commission.
Parking Information:
DWELLING - 1 FAMILY (Detached) cluster parking allowed. Minimum Vehicle Spaces: 1 per unit. Maximum Vehicle Spaces: N/A
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 recommends Approval pending Plan Amendment.
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 Heritage South Sector Plan and is designated as “Country Tier”. The requested "R-5" base zoning district is not consistent with the adopted land use designation. The applicant has applied for a Plan Amendment to change the designation to “Suburban Tier”. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Plan Amendment.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on surrounding properties.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The proposed "R-5" zoning district would be appropriate for the subject property. The proposed rezoning will provide support for the development of new housing and will not have any negative effects on the future development of adjacent properties, as “FR” allows for single-family development and agricultural 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 request does not appear to conflict with any public policy objective.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property is 283.27 acres in size, which accommodates the proposed development with adequate space for parking.
7. Other Factors:
None.