DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 4
SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment PA2020-11600075
(Associated Zoning Case Z2020-10700272)
SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Heritage South Sector Plan
Plan Adoption Date: September 16, 2010
Current Land Use Category: "Suburban Tier"
Proposed Land Use Category: "General Urban Tier"
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: December 16, 2020. This case is expedited to the Council meeting of February 4, 2021.
Case Manager: Mercedes Rivas, Senior Planner
Property Owner: Charles A. Timms
Applicant: Charles A. Timms
Representative: Brown & Ortiz, P.C.
Location: Generally located in the 13000 block of Somerset Road
Legal Description: 14.42 acres out of CB 4300
Total Acreage: 14.42
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 22
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: None
Applicable Agencies: Lackland Air Force Base and Texas Department of Transportation
Transportation
Thoroughfare: Somerset Road
Existing Character: Enhanced Secondary Arterial
Proposed Changes: None
Public Transit: There are no VIA bus routes within walking distance of the subject property.
Routes Served: None
ISSUE: None
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: Heritage South Sector Plan
Plan Adoption Date: September 16, 2010
Plan Goals:
Goal HOU-1: An array of housing choices throughout the area with an appropriate mix of densities and housing types
Goal HOU-1.1: Encourage a mix of housing types, including multi-family homes, custom
homes, garden homes, and single-family detached homes to provide “life cycle” housing options (ranging from college students, young adults, families, and retired/ senior) within the area
Goal HOU-2.2: Promote sustainable quality housing and development through green building; site design; landscape techniques, and energy resources such as CPS Windtricity and Solartricity
Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: “Suburban Tier”
Description of Land Use Category: Commercial uses in Suburban areas serve both neighborhood and community scale markets. Neighborhood commercial is appropriate at the intersection of residential streets and collectors, and should not encroach into residential areas. Neighborhood uses should be accessible by pedestrians. Community commercial should be located at the intersections of arterials and/or collectors. The intensity of the commercial use should not interfere with the character and density of nearby residential uses and adequate buffers should be maintained. Community commercial uses should be accessible by car and bike, and the commercial areas should be pedestrian friendly.
Permitted Zoning Districts: NP-15, NP-10, NP-8, R-6, R-5, R-4, R-3, RM-6, RM-5, RM-4, MF-18, O-1, O-1.5, NC, C-1, C-2, C-2P, RD, UD
Land Use Category: “General Urban Tier”
Description of Land Use Category: Community commercial uses in the General Urban Tier, which serve medium and high density residential uses, should be located at the intersections of arterials and/or collectors. Serving both a local and wider community, these commercial areas should be accessible by walking from nearby residents, biking within the vicinity, and cars from a broader range. Parking for both cars and bikes should be located as to not interfere with pedestrian circulation.
Permitted Zoning Districts: R-4, R-3, RM-6, RM-5, RM-4, MF-18, MF-25, MF-33, O-.15, C-1, C-2, C-2P, UD
Land Use Overview
Subject Property
Future Land Use Classification: “Suburban Tier”
Current Land Use Classification: Cropland
Direction: North
Future Land Use Classification: “General Urban Tier”
Current Land Use Classification: Cropland, ranch estates
Direction: East
Future Land Use Classification: “Suburban Tier”
Current Land Use Classification: Cropland
Direction: South
Future Land Use Classification: “Suburban Tier”
Current Land Use Classification: Cropland
Direction: West
Future Land Use Classification: “Suburban Tier”
Current Land Use: Cropland
FISCAL IMPACT: None
PROXIMITY TO REGIONAL CENTER/PREMIUM TRANSIT CORRIDOR:
The property is not within a regional center or a premium transit corridor.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission (7-0) recommend Approval.
The applicant is seeking a Plan Amendment to rezone to “MF-33” Multi-Family District to build a multi-family development. The proposed “General Urban Tier” is an established land use in the area, just across Fischer Road from the subject property. The requested land use is appropriate in the area.
Sector Plan Criteria for review:
• The recommended land use pattern identified in the Heritage South Sector Plan inadequately provides appropriate optional sites for the land use change proposed in the amendment.
• The amendment must constitute an overall improvement to the Heritage South Sector Plan and will not solely benefit a particular landowner or owners at a particular point in time.
• The amendment must uphold the vision for the future of the Heritage South Sector Plan .
The amendment will not adversely impact a portion of, or the entire Planning Area by;
• Significantly altering acceptable existing land use patterns, especially in established neighborhoods.
• Affecting the existing character (i.e. visual, physical, and functional) of the immediate area.
• Creating activities that are not compatible with adjacent neighboring uses, and, particularly, the mission of Lackland Base.
• Significantly alter recreational amenities such as open space, parks, and trails.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Recommend Denial of the proposed amendment to the Heritage South Sector Plan, as presented above.
2. Make an alternate recommendation.
3. Continue to a future date.
ZONING COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Z2020-10700272
Current Zoning: "C-2 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Commercial Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District and "R-5 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Proposed Zoning: "MF-33 MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD" Multi-Family Lackland Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District
Zoning Commission Hearing Date: December 15, 2020