DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 18053
(Associated Zoning Case Z2018174)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Government Hill Neighborhood Plan
Plan Adoption Date: September 20, 2001
Current Land Use Category: “Low Density Residential”
Proposed Land Use Category: “Public Institutional”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: May 9, 2018
Case Manager: Marco Hinojosa, Planner
Property Owner: Education Service Center, Region 20
Applicant: Eddy Hernandez Perez, Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle, P.C.
Representative: Eddy Hernandez Perez, Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle, P.C.
Location: 1314 Hines Avenue
Legal Description: 5.84 acres out of NCB 12831 and NCB 12836
Total Acreage: 5.84
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 43
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Government Hill Alliance Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: Fort Sam Houston; Planning Department; Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Hines Avenue
Existing Character: Local
Proposed Changes: None Known
Public Transit: VIA bus routes are within walking distance of the subject property.
Routes Served: 21
Thoroughfare: IH-35
Existing Character: Freeway
Proposed Changes: None Known
Public Transit: VIA bus routes are within walking distance of the subject property.
Routes Served: 21
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: Government Hill Neighborhood Plan
Plan Adoption Date: September 20, 2001
Plan Goals:
• To encourage and support any revitalization and redevelopment efforts consistent with this plan.
• Improve neighborhood open spaces and community facilities and make the neighborhood pedestrian friendly.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: “Low Density Residential”
Description of Land Use Category:
Low Density Residential Development includes single-family residential Development on individual lots. Recommended development densities in Low Density Residential areas should not exceed 9 dwelling units per acre. The plan acknowledges that medium density uses that have historically existed in the neighborhood can remain; however the conversion of existing single-family homes into medium density units is discouraged.
Lower-impact community uses such as schools, religious assemblies, parks and community centers can be included in this category and should be centrally located for convenient neighborhood access.
Permitted Zoning Districts: R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: “Public Institutional”
Description of Land Use Category:
Public / Institutional uses include public, quasi-public, and institutional uses that facilitate the containment or delivery of local, state, or national governmental or non-profit services. Examples include post offices, libraries, schools, fire stations, museums, churches, community gathering facilities, etc.
The location for these services include where they currently reside, as well as where they meet the future needs of the community.
Permitted Zoning Districts: Varies
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification:
Low Density Residential
Current Land Use Classification:
Vacant
Direction: North
Future Land Use Classification:
Low Density Residential
Current Land Use Classification:
Single-Family Residences
Direction: East
Future Land Use Classification:
Public Institutional
Current Land Use Classification:
Office
Direction: South
Future Land Use Classification:
Low Density Residential/Neighborhood Commercial
Current Land Use Classification:
Single-Family Residences and Hotel
Direction: West
Future Land Use Classification:
Low Density Residential
Current Land Use:
Single-Family Residences
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Proximity to Regional Center/Premium Transit Corridor
The property is located on the border of the Fort Sam Houston Regional Center.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis & Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval.
The proposed land use amendment from “Low Density Residential” to “Public Institutional” is requested in order to rezone the property to “O-2” High-Rise Office District for the Region 20 Educational Training Center. This is consistent with the Government Hill Neighborhood Plan’s goal to encourage and support any redevelopment efforts consistent with the plan and improve community facilities.
The proposed Plan Amendment to “Public Institutional” is a compatible future land use that matches adjacent properties.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend Denial of the proposed amendment to the Government Hill Neighborhood Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2018174
Current Zoning: “R-6” Residential Single-Family District and “R-6 CD” Residential Single-Family District with a Conditional Use for a Duplex.
Proposed Zoning: "O-2” High-Rise Office District
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: May 15, 2018