DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 6
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2017091
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "R-6 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: "C-2 AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: April 4, 2017
Case Manager: Daniel Hazlett, Planner
Property Owner: John Martinez
Applicant: John Martinez
Representative: John Martinez
Location: 2338 Pinn Road
Legal Description: Lot 20, Block 16, NCB 16526
Total Acreage: 0.1722
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 23
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Cable-Westwood Association
Applicable Agencies: None
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed into the City Limits on December 12, 1972, the property was originally zoned “Temporary R-1” Temporary Single-Family District. The current “R-6” Residential Single-Family District resulted from the zoning district conversion that accompanied the adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code (Ordinance 93881, dated May 3, 2001).
Topography: None.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: West, North
Current Base Zoning: C-2, C-3NA
Current Land Uses: Commercial, Residential Single-Family
Direction: East, South
Current Base Zoning: R-6, C-3
Current Land Uses: Residential Single-Family, Commercial
Overlay and Special District Information:
All surrounding properties carry the "AHOD" Airport Hazard Overlay District, due to their proximity to an airport or approach path. The "AHOD" does not restrict permitted uses, but can require additional review of construction plans by both the Development Services Department and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Pinn Road
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit: The nearest VIA bus route is #612 and is within walking distance of the subject property.
Traffic Impact: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) report is not required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does not exceed the threshold requirements.
Parking Information: Wrecker Service: N/A
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 and Zoning Commission (10-0) recommend Approval.
Criteria for Review: According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
1. Consistency:
The property is located within the West 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 future land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff finds no evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request. The properties that are located around the subject property are predominantly commercial.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The current “R-6” base zoning district is not appropriate for the surrounding area. The majority of surrounding property is “C-2” and “C-3NA”.
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 because it has consistent uses surrounding the property.
6. Size of Tract:
The subject property measures 0.1722 acre which accommodates the proposed development.
7. Other Factors:
None.