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File #: 21-2868   
Type: Plan Amendment
In control: City Council A Session
On agenda: 4/15/2021
Posting Language: PLAN AMENDMENT CASE PA-2021-11600004 (Council District 2): Ordinance amending the Arena District/ Eastside Community Plan, a component of the Comprehensive Master Plan of the City, by changing the future land use from “Parks Open Space" and "Mixed Use" to "Mixed Use" on 12.088 acres out of NCB 10578, located at 3623 East Commerce Street. Staff and Planning Commission recommend Approval. (Associated Zoning Case Z-2021-10700021)
Attachments: 1. Map, 2. Signed Resolution, 3. Draft Ordinance, 4. Metes and Bounds, 5. Ordinance 2021-04-15-0256
Related files: 21-1764, 21-2869
DEPARTMENT: Development Services

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon

COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2

SUBJECT:
Plan Amendment PA-2021-11600004
(Associated Zoning Case Z-2021-10700021)

SUMMARY:
Comprehensive Plan Component: Arena District / Eastside Community Plan

Plan Adoption Date: September 10, 2003

Current Land Use Category: "Parks Open Space" and "Mixed Use"

Proposed Land Use Category: "Mixed Use"

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Planning Commission Hearing Date: February 24, 2021

Case Manager: Justin Malone, Planner

Property Owner: Gurinda Akhtar

Applicant: Amir Namakforoosh

Representative: Amir Namakforoosh

Location: 3623 East Commerce Street

Legal Description: 12.088 acres out of NCB 10578

Total Acreage: 12.088

Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet: 11
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet: Jefferson Heights
Applicable Agencies: Planning Department, Martindale Army Airfield, Fort Sam Houston Military Base

Property Details
Transportation
Thoroughfare: E Commerce
Existing Character: Primary Arterial
Proposed Changes: None

Public Transit: VIA bus routes are within walking distance of the subject property
Routes Served: 25, 225

ISSUE:
Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Component: Arena District / Eastside Community Plan
Plan Adoption Date: September 10, 2003
Goals:
Land Use Guiding Principles:
2.2 Protect the neighborhoods by providing them with the necessary improvements
to enable infill development and redevelopment
2.3 Create attractive streets
2.5 Respect existing natural systems and maximize their benefit to the plan

Comprehensive Land Use Categories
Land Use Category: "Mixed Use"
Description of Land Use Category:
Mixed Use provides for a concentrated blend of residential, retail, service, office, entertainment, leisure, and other related uses at increased densities to create a pedestrian-oriented environment where people can enjoy a wide range of fulfilling experiences in one place. Nodal development i...

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