DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 7
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2016220
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "DR" Development Reserve District
Requested Zoning: "C-2" Commercial District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: September 6, 2016
Case Manager: Oscar Aguilera, Planner
Property Owner: Presto Nova Braun, LTD
Applicant: J. Doyle Spruill
Representative: J. Doyle Spruill
Location: 10500 Block of Braun Road
Legal Description: 4.698 acres out of NCB 34470 and NCB 34471
Total Acreage: 4.698
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 41
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, 2002 and was zoned “DR” Development Reserve District under the present 2001 Unified Development Code.
Topography: The subject property has a portion of the land that is with a significant slope. However the property is not within the 100 year flood plain.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: West, North
Current Base Zoning: OCL
Current Land Uses: OCL.
Direction: East, South
Current Base Zoning: R-4
Current Land Uses: Single Family residential.
Overlay and Special District Information: None.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Braun Road
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial ‘86
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: No VIA bus routes adjacent to the property.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) report is required. The applicant’s traffic engineer must be present during Zoning Commission.
Parking Information: Day Care Center: Minimum vehicle parking spaces 1 per 375 GFA. Maximum vehicle parking spaces 1 per 375
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 West / Southwest 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 businesses to the area. The site location is on a Major 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 4.698 acres in size, which accommodates the proposed development with adequate space for parking.
7. Other Factors:
None.