AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2024-48, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the city in Case No. ZC-24-07 by rezoning approximately 9.9 acres of land, generally located on the southern side of FM-110/East McCarty Lane, approximately 2,500 feet west of the intersection between FM-110 and SH-123, from Future Development “FD” District to Commercial "CM" District, or, subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: October 2, 2024
Department: Planning and Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Council voted 6-0 to approve Ordinance 2024-48 on the first of two readings at their meeting on September 17.
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
☐ Economic Development - Choose an item.
☐ Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
☒ Land Use - High Density Mixed Use Dev. & Infrastructure in the Activity Nodes & Intesity Zones (supporting walkability and integrated transit corridors)
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☐ Core Services
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Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
The site is currently located outside of the city limits and is accompanied by a request for annexation (AN-24-07) which is being considered concurrently. The approx. 50-acre annexation site was subject to two separate zoning change requests: this request for CM Commercial (ZC-24-07) and another “CD-4” Character District-4 zoning to the south and west of this site which is proposed for residential uses (ZC-24-06). The site is located within the “East Village” in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan, which is an area envisaged as an “activity node centered around the intersection of Old Bastrop and Hwy 123, East Village will boast a mix of commercial, retail, and service-oriented activity. This area will offer a variety of residential options including single family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and small multifamily projects.” In addition, the site is also located within the boundaries of the East Village/ Second City Center Area Plan which is under development as part of the VisionSMTX Comprehensive Plan update. Information on the Area Plan, including public outreach results for desired development within this part of the city, can be found at <https://bit.ly/eastvillagesmtx>.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of ZC-24-07 at their regular meeting on August 27th, 2024.
Alternatives:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-24-07 as presented.