AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-09, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case ZC-21-26, by rezoning approximately 70.89 acres, more or less, out of the Edward Burleson Survey, Abstract 63, generally located north of the intersection of Gregson’s Bend and Commercial Loop, from Planning Area (PA), Future Development (FD), and General Commercial (GC) to Character District-5 (CD-5), or, subject to the consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification, including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 1, 2022
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: PH Held on February 1, 2022 and 1st Reading postponed at that time to February 15th. The ordinance was approved by council on first reading on February 15, 2022.
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☒ Land Use - High Density Mixed Use Dev. & Infrastructure in the Activity Nodes & Intesity Zones (supporting walkability and integrated transit corridors)
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Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
Most of the site (62.5 acres) was annexed and zoned as a “Planning Area” District in March 2020 (Ord 2020-09). Planning Area Districts allow the landowner to choose multiple zoning districts (either CD-5, CD-4, EC, or LI), with the percentage of each district allowed established by the Preferred Scenario Designation. This site is designated as an “Employment Area” within the Preferred Scenario, and so the following district percentages are allowed:
• CD-4 (Character District-4): 0-10% of buildable land
• CD-5 (Character District-5): 10-40% of buildable land
• EC (Employment Center): 60-90% of buildable land
• LI (Light Industrial): 0-30% of buildable land
A Regulating Plan associated with the Planning Area District was administratively approved for this site allowing for 60% EC zoning and 40% as CD-5.
The Planning Area zoning request was previously affiliated with the “Sportsplex” development; however, it is understood that this project is no longer moving forward and so the applicant wishes to rezone the entire site to CD-5. Approximately 2.57 acres is located outside the City limits and a request for annexation for this section has also been submitted for approval (AN-22-05).
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of ZC-21-26 at their January 11 meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Spell, second by Commissioner Agnew to recommend denial of the request. The vote passed with a 7-2 vote, with Commissioners Zambrano and Moore dissenting. APPROVAL OF THIS ZONING REQUEST WOULD REQUIRE THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF AT LEAST SIX MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-21-26 as requested.