DEPARTMENT: Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 16070
(Associated Zoning Case Z2016239)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Tobin Hill Neighborhood Plan
Plan Adoption Date: February 21, 2008
Current Land Use Category: Low Density Residential
Proposed Land Use Category: Low Density Mixed Use
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: September 14, 2016
Case Manager: Erica Greene, Planner
Property Owner: K/T TX Holdings, LLC
Applicant: K/T TX Holdings, LLC
Representative: John Cooley
Location: 425 East Mistletoe Avenue
Legal Description: Lot 14, NCB 863
Total Acreage: 0.376 acres
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 29
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Tobin Hill Community Association
Applicable Agencies: None
Transportation
Thoroughfare: East Mistletoe Avenue
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit:
The nearest VIA bus routes is #8 within walking distance of the subject property.
ISSUE:
Plan Adoption Date: February 21, 2008
Update History: None
Goal 2: Improve the quality, appearance, and variety of existing and new housing for all ages while increasing home ownership and investment in the area.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Low Density Residential: Single-family homes on individual lots, on streets with low traffic volumes. Ideally within walking distance of schools and neighborhood commercial uses. Certain lower impact community oriented uses such as churches, parks and a community center may be encouraged in this category. Pre-existing commercial buildings less than 3,000 square feet at the corners of residential streets may be used for neighborhood commercial purposes. A limited number of duplexes are acceptable if they were originally built for that purpose.
Example Zoning Districts:
R3, R4, R5, R6
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Low Density Mixed Use: Mix of low intensity residential and commercial uses (adjacent lots, or integrated in one structure. Compatibility between commercial and residential use. Shared parking located to rear of structure, limited curb cuts. Monument signs encouraged. Examples include professional/personal services, shop front retail with restaurants, cafes and gift shops.
Example Zoning Districts:
R3, R4, R5, R6, RM-4, RM-5, RM-6, MF-25 (2 stories) NC, C1, C2-P; IDZ, TOD, MXD, UD, O-1, FBZD
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Two-Family Residence
North
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Two-Family Residence
East
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
South
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
West
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
LAND USE ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests this plan amendment and associated zoning change to allow for single-family detached dwellings, not to exceed 17 units per acre on the subject property. The properties that are located around the subject property include several single-family dwellings. The proposed amendment to Low Density Mixed Use will not significantly alter the land use pattern and character of the immediate area. The Low Density Mixed Use supports the Tobin Hill Community Plan purpose to improve the quality, appearance, and variety of existing and new housing for all ages while increasing home ownership and investment in the area.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend denial of the proposed amendment to the Tobin Hill Community Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval. The proposed amendment to Low Density Mixed use land use will not significantly alter the land use pattern or character of the immediate area.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2016239
Current Zoning: "RM-4 AHOD" Residential Mixed Use Airport Hazard Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: "IDZ AHOD" Infill Development Zone Airport Hazard Overlay District with single-family detached uses not to exceed 17 units per acre
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: September 20, 2016