DEPARTMENT: Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 16007
(Associated Zoning Case Z2016027)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Plan
Plan Adoption Date: December 3, 2009
Current Land Use Category: Neighborhood Commercial
Proposed Land Use Category: Low Density Mixed Use
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: December 16, 2015
Case Manager: Shepard Beamon, Planner
Property Owner: MS410 Partners LLC
Applicant: MS410 Partners LLC
Representative: MS410 Partners LLC (Marcelo Andonie)
Location: 432 Burleson Street
Legal Description: 0.1465 acres of land out of NCB 520
Total Acreage: 0.1465
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 22
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Dignowity Hill
Planning Team: Dignowity Hill
Applicable Agencies: None
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Burleson Street
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None.
Thoroughfare: Hackberry Street
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial Type B
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit:
There are no bus routes near the subject property.
ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Plan
Plan Adoption Date: December 3, 2009
Update History: None.
Goal 8: Increase homeownership through infill development and housing rehabilitation.
Objective 8.1: Decrease the number of vacant lots and housing through rehabilitation and marketing of properties for infill housing.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Neighborhood Commercial: Includes less intense commercial uses with low-impact convenience, retail, or service functions. Examples of uses include a convenience store, small insurance or doctor’s office, bakery, small restaurant, bookstore, antique shop, copy service, veterinarian’s office, or small, neighborhood sized grocery stores.
Related Zoning Districts: NC, O-1, & C-1
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Low Density Mixed Use: Includes a mix of low intensity residential and commercial uses either on adjacent lots or integrated in one structure. The mix of uses within a block or building is to promote walkability and thus all mixed use developments should be designed for the pedestrian in mind. Compatibility between commercial and residential uses is recommended. Monument signs, shared parking located in back or to the rear of the structure, and limited curb cuts are encouraged.
Related Zoning Districts: R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, RM- 4, RM-5, RM-6, MF-18, MF-25, NC, C-1, C-2P, IDZ, TOD, MXD, FBZD, & O-1
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification
Neighborhood Commercial
Current Use
Vacant Lot
North
Future Land Use Classification
Neighborhood Commercial
Current Use
Commercial (Glass Sales and Manufacturing)
East
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Vacant Lot, Single-Family Residences
South
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Mixed Use
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
West
Future Land Use Classification
Neighborhood Commercial
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
LAND USE ANALYSIS:
The current land use designation, under the Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Plan, is Neighborhood Commercial, which does not allow for residential zoning. This plan amendment and associated rezoning are being requested for the development and improvement of the subject property as two (2) single-family dwellings. The requested Low Density Mixed Use land use designation is appropriate as the property is primarily surrounded by residential uses, which are permitted under Low Density Mixed Use. The requested land use classification supports the Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Plan’s objective of discouraging vacant lots and encouraging infill.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend denial of the proposed amendment to the Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Approval. The requested land use change will allow the development of two (2) single-family dwellings and will not have any significant negative impact on the surrounding land. The requested land use change will also assist in decreasing the number of vacant lots and housing through the marketing of properties for infill housing.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval, 8-0.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2016027
Current Zoning: "NC-H AHOD" Neighborhood Commercial Historic Airport Hazard Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: "IDZ-H AHOD" Infill Development Zone Historic Airport Hazard Overlay District with uses permitted for two (2) single-family dwellings.
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: January 19, 2016