DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 4
SUBJECT:
Zoning Case Z2017292
SUMMARY:
Current Zoning: "R-6 PUD AHOD" Planned Unit Development Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Requested Zoning: "R-3 PUD AHOD" Planned Unit Development Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: December 19, 2017. This case is continued from the November 7, 2017 Zoning hearing.
Case Manager: Kayla Leal, Planner
Property Owner: Camden Town, LLC
Applicant: Elbert Anthony Fuqua
Representative: Elbert Anthony Fuqua
Location: 9600 Block of Heritage Farm
Legal Description: Lot P-4F, NCB 15850
Total Acreage: 5.451
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 52
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Heritage Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: None
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed into the City of San Antonio on December 31, 1995, established by Ordinance 83136 and zoned “Temporary R-1” Temporary Single Family Residence. The zoning changed to “R-1” Single Family Residence District, established by Ordinance 85112, dated November 7, 1996. Upon adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code (Ordinance 93881, dated May 3, 2001), the zoning “R-1” zoning converted to “R-6” Residential Single-Family District. The current “R-6” changed to include the “PUD” on January 27, 2005, established by Ordinance 100357.
Topography: The subject property is located within the Medina River Watershed.
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction: North
Current Base Zoning: R-6
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residential, Church
Direction: East
Current Base Zoning: R-5 PUD
Current Land Uses: Vacant Lot, Single-Family Residential
Direction: South
Current Base Zoning: R-6
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residential
Direction: West
Current Base Zoning: R-6
Current Land Uses: Single-Family Residential
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: Heritage Farm
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None known
Thoroughfare: Honeytree Lane
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None known
Public Transit: The nearest bus stop (Stop #65267) is within walking distance located east of the property on Hunt Lane, along Bus Route 618.
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: Single-Family Dwellings require a minimum of one (1) parking space per unit, and there is no limit or maximum number of parking spaces.
ISSUE:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of the requested zoning change would result in the subject property retaining the present zoning district designation. Single-family dwellings (detached) allow a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 50 feet, including foster family home, public and private schools.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
PROXIMITY TO REGIONAL CENTER/PREMIUM TRANSIT CORRIDOR:
The subject property is not located within a Regional Center.
The subject property is not located within a half (½)-mile of a Premium Transit Corridor.
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 land use component of the plan. The requested “R-3” is consistent with the adopted land use designation.
2. Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:
Staff has not found evidence of likely adverse impacts on neighboring lands in relation to this zoning change request. The proposed use is consistent with the established development pattern of the surrounding area. The subject property is currently surrounded by single-family residential and it is currently zoned single-family residential. The request will be maintaining the land use and will only decrease the minimum square footage each lot must be.
3. Suitability as Presently Zoned:
The existing “R-6” base zoning district is appropriate for the surrounding area. There is currently “R-6” zoning to the north, west, and south of the property. The proposed “R-3” is also appropriate.
4. Health, Safety and Welfare:
Staff has not found any indication of likely adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare. The request is maintaining the single-family residential characteristics of the surrounding area.
5. Public Policy:
The request does not appear to conflict with any public policy objective. The future land use is consistent with the requested zoning.
6. Size of Tract:
The 5.451 acre site is of sufficient size to accommodate the proposed development. The development would allow thirty-nine (39) single-family homes with the appropriate parking designations and thoroughfare.
7. Other Factors:
Planned Unit Developments provide flexibility in development projects by allowing a combination of uses developed in accordance with an approved plan that protects adjacent properties; while preserving natural amenities and features of a site and providing for a minimum amount of open space. PUDs provide for a more efficient arrangement of land uses, buildings, circulation systems and infrastructure; encourage infill projects and development of sites made difficult for conventionally designed development because of shape, size, abutting development, poor accessibility or topography.
“R-6 PUD” allows for a maximum density of 5 units per acre, while “R-3 PUD” allows for a maximum of 10 units per acre. The applicant is proposing 39 units.