AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2024-47, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the city in Case No. ZC-24-06 by rezoning approximately 36.91 acres of land, generally located on the southern side of FM-110/East McCarty Lane and the northern side of Old Bastrop Highway, approximately 1,600 feet west of the intersection between Old Bastrop Highway and SH-123, from Future Development “FD” District to Character District-4 "CD-4", or, subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date.
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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 to approve Ordinance 2024-47 on first reading at the September 17 meeting.
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.
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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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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 Character District-4 (ZC-24-06) which the applicant is proposing as townhomes/ small multifamily, and another “CM” Commercial zoning request for approximately 10 acres along McCarty Lane. 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-24-06 at their August 27th regular meeting.
Alternatives:
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-24-06 as presented.