DEPARTMENT: Development Services
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 16062
(Associated Zoning Case Z2016219)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Eastern Triangle Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: May 21, 2009
Current Land Use Category: High Density Residential & Parks and Open Space
Proposed Land Use Category: Regional Commercial
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: August 24, 2016
Case Manager: Erica Greene, Planner
Property Owner: Childsafe
Applicant: Childsafe
Representative: Childsafe
Location: 3860 East IH-10
Legal Description: 7.595 acres out of NCB 10675
Total Acreage: 7.595 acres
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 1
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Applicable Agencies: None
Transportation
Thoroughfare: IH-10 East
Existing Character: Freeway
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit:
The nearest VIA bus routes is #25 within walking distance of the subject property.
ISSUE:
Plan Adoption Date: May 21, 2009
Update History: None
Goal: Enhance the area’s parks, recreation, community facilities and programming to establish a regional draw with world-class amenities that meets the current and future needs of the Eastern Triangle.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
High Density Residential: High Density Residential Development includes multi-family developments with more than four units, such as apartment complexes, but can also include low density and medium density residential uses. This classification can include certain non-residential uses such as schools, places of worship, and parks that are centrally located for convenient neighborhood access. This form of development should be located along collectors, arterials, or highways, and can serve as a buffer between low or medium density residential land uses and commercial uses. High Density Residential uses should be appropriately buffered from adjacent residential uses through landscaping, screening and lighting controls. Additionally, it is encouraged that any new high density residential uses provide a majority of market rate valued housing.
Example Zoning Districts:
R-5, R-4, R-3, PUD, RM-6, RM-5, RM-4, MF-18, MF-25, MF-33 & MF-40
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Parks/Open Space: Parks / Open Space include large, or linear, unimproved land where conservation is promoted and development is not encouraged due to presence of topographic constraints or institutional uses on the site. Parks /Open Space include flood plains, utility corridors; public and private land uses that encourage outdoor passive or active recreation. Examples include City pocket, regional, or linear parks, as well as private parks associated with subdivisions and neighborhood associations.
Example Zoning Districts:
Varies
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Regional Commercial: Regional Commercial provides for offices, professional services, and retail uses that draw on the customer base of a region. Examples of uses include “big box” retail and retail “power centers”, shopping malls, movie theaters, and medical or office complexes that are mid to high rise. Regional Commercial uses are typically located at nodes formed by highways and major arterials, or two major arterials, and are usually 20 acres or greater in size. Regional Commercial uses can serve as an appropriate buffer between an arterial or highway, and lower intensity commercial or medium to high density residential uses.
Example Zoning Districts:
NC, O-1, O-1.5, O-2, C-1, C-2, C-2P & C-3
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification
Regional Commercial
Current Use
Vacant Lot
North
Future Land Use Classification
Regional Commercial
Current Use
Vacant Lot
East
Future Land Use Classification
Parks and Open Space
Current Use
ML King Park
South
Future Land Use Classification
Parks and Open Space
Current Use
Vacant Lot
West
Future Land Use Classification
UZROW
Current Use
IH-10
LAND USE ANALYSIS:
The applicant requests this plan amendment and associated zoning change to allow for expansion of the existing non-profit advocacy center for children to allow for a parking lot. The proposed amendment is an appropriate fit that supports the accommodation of growth within this area. The proposed amendment to Regional Center will provide consistency with the surrounding areas and allow the applicant to seek the appropriate commercial zoning. The proposed amendment to Regional Center land use will not significantly alter the land use pattern or character of the immediate area as the proposed change is compatible with the already-existing surrounding pattern of development.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend denial 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 approval. The proposed amendment to Regional Commercial land use will not significantly alter the land use pattern or character of the immediate area.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (8-0)
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2016219
Current Zoning: "R-5" Residential Single Family District and "MF-25" Multi-Family District
Proposed Zoning: "C-3" General Commercial District
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: September 6, 2016