DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 8
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2016114
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "C-2" Commercial District and "R-6" Residential Single-Family District.
Requested Zoning: "C-2" Commercial District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: April 19, 2016
Case Manager: Oscar Aguilera, Planner
Property Owner: William Sweatt
Applicant: Jerry Arredondo
Representative: Jerry Arredondo
Location: 10920 Bandera Road
Legal Description: 2.41 acres of land out of NCB 18009
Total Acreage: 2.41
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 14
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Applicable Agencies: None
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed into the City Limits on December 31, 1993 and was originally zoned “R-1” Temporary Single Family District. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the previous base zoning districts converted to “R-6” Single-Family Residential District. Finally, on April 19, 2007 a portion of the property was rezoned to “C-2” Commercial District and “C-2 S” Commercial District with a Specific Use Authorization for a Car Wash on Lot 7.
Topography: The subject property does not include any abnormal physical features such as significant slope or inclusion in a flood plain.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: West, North
Current Base Zoning: R-6, C2NA, C-2
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residential, Equipment Business, Vacant Lots
Direction: East, South
Current Base Zoning: C-3, C-2, C-3NA, C-2, MF-33
Current Land Uses: Bank, Restaurant, Parking Lot, Apartments
Overlay and Special District Information: None
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Bandera Road
Existing Character: Primary Arterial Type A 120’
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: VIA bus route 605 at Bandera Road and Prue Road.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) report is not required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does not exceed the threshold requirements.
Parking Information: Storage - Outside: Minimum vehicle parking spaces 1 per 600 sf. GFA. Maximum vehicle parking spaces 1 per 300 sf. GFA.
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 North Sector Plan and is currently designated as Suburban Tier in the future land use component of the plan. The requested “C-2” base zoning district is consistent with the current land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on surrounding properties.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The requested “C-2” district is appropriate for the subject property. The request for “C-2” will not have any negative effects on future development, but rather provide additional services to any existing and potential development. The site location is on a Primary Arterial Type “A” 120 feet thoroughfare.
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 2.41 acres in size, which accommodates the proposed development with adequate space for parking.
7. Other Factors:
None.