DEPARTMENT: Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 16053
(Associated Zoning Case Z2016189)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Eastern Triangle Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: May 21, 2009
Current Land Use Category: Low Density Residential
Proposed Land Use Category: Community Commercial
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: July 13, 2016
Case Manager: Erica Greene, Planner
Property Owner: Don Clauson
Applicant: Jerry Arredondo
Representative: Jerry Arredondo
Location: 4438 Wildt Road
Legal Description: 1.89 acres out of NCB 10762
Total Acreage: 1.89 acres
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 11
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Comanche Community Association
Applicable Agencies: None
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Wildt Road
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Thoroughfare: S WW White Road
Existing Character: Collector Street
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit:
The nearest VIA bus routes are #5 and 30 within walking distance of the subject property.
ISSUE:
Plan Adoption Date: May 21, 2009
Update History: None
Goal: A well maintained community with a diverse housing stock that meets the needs of current and future residents through all stages of life.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Low Density Residential: Low Density Residential Development includes Single- Family Residential Development on individual lots. This form of development should be located away from major arterials, and can include certain non-residential uses such as schools, places of worship, and parks that are centrally located for convenient neighborhood access.
Example Zoning Districts:
RP, RE, FR, RD, R-20, NP-15, NP-10, NP-8, R-6, R-5, R-4, & PUD
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Community Commercial: 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.
Example Zoning Districts:
NC, O-1, O-1.5, C-1, C-2, & C-2P
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residence
North
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential and Neighborhood Commercial
Current Use
Single-Family Residences and Commercial Business
East
Future Land Use Classification
Neighborhood Commercial
Current Use
Commercial Business
South
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residence
West
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residence
LAND USE ANALYSIS:
The applicant is proposing a self-storage facility. The properties that are located around the subject property include several single-family residences along with commercial businesses to the north of the property. The proposed amendment to Community Commercial is not consistent with the surrounding areas. The proposed amendment to Community Commercial land use will significantly alter the land use pattern and character of the immediate area as the proposed change will enable encroachment into the surrounding neighborhoods. The Community Commercial classification does not support the Eastern Triangle Community Plan objectives of community pride and attitude and having a well maintained community with a diverse housing stock that meets the needs of current and future residents through all stages of life.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend Approval of the proposed amendment to the Eastern Triangle Community Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial. The proposed amendment to Community Commercial land use will significantly alter the land use pattern and character of the immediate area due to encroachment into the neighborhood. The proposed change is not compatible with the already-existing surrounding pattern of development.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2016189
Current Zoning: "R-20" Residential Single-Family District
Proposed Zoning: "C-2" Commercial District
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: July 19, 2016