DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment PA-2019-11600008
(Associated Zoning Case Z-2018-900028)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Lavaca Neighborhood Plan
Plan Adoption Date: September 27, 2001
Current Land Use Category: “Low Density Residential”
Proposed Land Use Category: “Medium Density Residential”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: March 27, 2019
Case Manager: Mary Moralez-Gonzales, Senior Planner
Property Owner: Anthony C. Pearson
Applicant: Leslie Scott Jones
Representative: Leslie Scott Jones
Location: 608 Labor Street
Legal Description: Lots 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F, 6F, 7F, 8F & the West 20 feet of Lot 5F & West 6 feet of Lot E, NCB 2739
Total Acreage: 0.4026
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 43
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Lavaca Neighborhood Association
Applicable Agencies: Office of Historic Preservation
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Labor Street
Existing Character: Local Street
Public Transit:
The nearest VIA bus route is #32 within walking distance of the subject property.
ISSUE:
Plan Adoption Date: September 27, 2001
Update History: None
Goal 2 of The Lavaca Neighborhood Plan specifically establishes a housing goal to “improve the overall quality of housing while maintaining the historic character within the Lavaca Neighborhood.” Objective 2.1 states “Maintain the existing character of the historic residential buildings and encourage compatible infill housing within the neighborhood.” And, Action 2.1.2 states “Encourage compatible infill housing on vacant parcels throughout the neighborhood. Compatible housing will maintain the historical and architectural integrity of the neighborhood and help to better utilize vacant and/or unkempt properties.”
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Low Density Residential: Uses include single-family houses on individual lots. Low-density residential also includes duplexes and granny flats or garage apartments. Existing three and four family dwellings are desired within the geographic area of this classification (See Proposed Land Use Plan Map). However, new three and four family dwellings, including conversion of large single-family homes are not desired.
Example Zoning Districts:
R-5, R-6, NP-8, NP-10, NP-15, RM-4, RM-5, RM-6
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Medium Density Residential: Uses include small apartment buildings, town homes, and converted single-family homes. Low-density residential uses also can be found within this classification.
Example Zoning Districts:
RM-4, RM-5, RM-6
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
North
Future Land Use Classification
Mixed Use
Current Use
Convenience Store
East
Future Land Use Classification
Medium Density Residential
Current Use
Labor Street Park
South
Future Land Use Classification
Low Density Residential
Current Use
Single-Family Residences
West
Future Land Use Classification
Mixed Use
Current Use
Medical Office
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATION: Staff and Planning Commission (8-0) recommend Approval.
The applicant requests this plan amendment and associated zoning change in order to increase the density to allow for seven residential dwelling units. Six single-family residences currently exist on the property. The proposed amendment to “Medium Density Residential” will not significantly alter the land use pattern and character of the immediate area. The “Medium Density Residential” land use supports the Lavaca Neighborhood Plan strategies and goals to rezone to maintain the existing character of the historic residential buildings and encourage compatible infill housing within the neighborhood.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend denial of the proposed amendment to the Lavaca Neighborhood Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2017038
Current Zoning: “R-5 H AHOD” Residential Single-Family Lavaca Historic Airport Hazard Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: "IDZ H AHOD" Infill Development Zone Lavaca Historic Airport Hazard Overlay District with uses permitted for seven (7) residential dwelling units
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: December 18, 2018