DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 3
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment 18022
(Associated Zoning Case Z2018083)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Highlands Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: April 4, 2002
Current Land Use Category: “High Density Residential”
Proposed Land Use Category: “Community Commercial”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: February 14, 2018
Case Manager: Daniel Hazlett, Planner
Property Owner: Gabriel Hausauer
Applicant: Gabriel Hausauer
Representative: Gabriel Hausauer
Location: 2215 Goliad Road
Legal Description: Lot 19, Block 2, NCB 11950
Total Acreage: 0.52
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 25
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Highland Hills Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: None.
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Goliad Road
Existing Character: Secondary Arterial
Proposed Changes: None Known
Thoroughfare: Anton Drive
Existing Character: Local Street
Proposed Changes: None Known
Public Transit: VIA bus routes 34 and 232 are within walking distance of the subject property.
ISSUE: None.
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: Highlands Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: April 4, 2002
Plan Goals: Goal 1: Economic Development - Improve the current variety of goods, services and employment available within the community by creating an environment conducive to commercial prosperity and encouraging new businesses to locate in the area.
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: “High Density Residential”
Description of Land Use Category: High-density residential consists of the full spectrum of residential unit types including apartments and condominiums with over 4 dwelling units. This category also includes assisted living homes and dormitories. All residential uses can be found within this classification. High Density Residential is typically located along or in the vicinity of major arterials or collectors, often in close proximity to commercial and transportation facilities.
Permitted Zoning Districts: “MF-25”, “MF-33”, “MF-40”, “MF-50” (and less intense residential zoning districts)
Land Use Category: “Community Commercial”
Description of Land Use Category: Community Commercial uses are typically located at nodes on arterials at major intersections. Community Commercial uses should incorporate well-defined and accessible entrances, shared internal circulation, limited curb cuts to arterial streets, ample sidewalks, shade trees in parking lots, landscaping on planting strips between parking lot and streets, and well-designed monument signage (no large pole signs). Shared parking is encouraged in order to minimize impervious cover. Community commercial centers should be linked to adjoining land uses with safe, attractive and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access. Appropriate buffering is required if this use abuts a residential use.
Permitted Zoning Districts: “NC”, “O-1”, “C-1”, “C-2”
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification:
“High Density Residential”
Current Land Use Classification:
Vacant Lot
Direction: North
Future Land Use Classification:
“Low Density Residential”
Current Land Use Classification:
Single-Family Residences
Direction: East
Future Land Use Classification:
“Low Density Residential”
Current Land Use Classification:
Single-Family Residences
Direction: South
Future Land Use Classification:
“High Density Residential”
Current Land Use Classification:
Apartment Complex
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 within the Brooks Regional Center. The property is not within a ½ of a mile of a Premium Transit Corridor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis & Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission (8-0) recommend Approval.
The proposed land use amendment from “High Density Residential” to “Community Commercial” is requested in order to rezone the property from "R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay to "C-2 AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District. The subject property is located on Goliad Road which is a secondary arterial. The location on Goliad Road, other “Community Commercial” in the area, and the mix of land uses make the requested amendment appropriate.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend Denial of the proposed amendment to the Highlands Community Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2018083
Current Zoning: "R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay
Proposed Zoning: "C-2 AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: February 20, 2018