DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 8
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2016154
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "R-6" Residential Single-Family District
Requested Zoning: "C-2" Commercial District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: June 07, 2016
Case Manager: Ernest Brown, Planner
Property Owner: Friday Mountain Ventures, LLC
Applicant: Ward Richter
Representative: Ward Richter
Location: 12134 Bandera Road
Legal Description: P-1E, P-13 & P-13B, NCB 14867
Total Acreage: 2.973
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 3
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None.
Applicable Agencies: None.
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed in 1997 and originally zoned Temporary “R-1” Single-Family Residence District. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the previous base zoning districts converted to “R-6” Residential Single Family District. The subject property was developed in 1969 with a Residential Single Family structure approximately 2,626 square feet.
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, West
Current Base Zoning: OCL
Current Land Uses: Mini Warehouse, Vacant Land
Direction: South, East
Current Base Zoning: R-6
Current Land Uses: Daycare, Automotive
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Bandera Road
Existing Character: Primary Arterial, Type A.
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: There are no nearby VIA route to the subject property.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does not exceed the threshold requirements.
Parking Information: Off-street vehicle parking requirements are typically determined by the type of use and building size. The zoning application refers to a Day Care.
Minimum Parking Requirement: 1 per 375 square feet Gross Floor Area (GFA);
Maximum Parking Requirement: 1.5 per 375 square feet Gross Floor Area (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 recommends 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 proposed “C-2” base zoning district is consistent with the adopted land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring land 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. Residential zoning fronting a major thoroughfare is not encouraged by the Major Thoroughfare Plan.
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 2.973 acre in size, which is sufficient for the proposed development and parking requirements.
7. Other Factors:
None.