AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-35, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-22-16, by rezoning approximately 18.33 acres of land generally located northeast of the intersection of Transportation Way and Posey Road from “FD” Future Development District to “HI” Heavy Industrial District, or, subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification, including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: May 17, 2022
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council approved Ordinance 2022-35 with a 6-1 vote on the first reading on May 3, 2022.
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Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
A Preliminary Plat for Posey Road Industrial Park Phase 2 was approved by P&Z in September 14th, 2021 (PC-20-42). The site currently falls within the ETJ and a request for annexation is concurrently under review (AN-22-08). Of the land included in the annexation request, the western half along Transportation Way is included in this Heavy Industrial zoning request. A separate zoning change request for Heavy Commercial (ZC-22-15) has been submitted for the eastern side adjacent I-35.
City Council approved a cost share agreement for a wastewater line extension to Posey Rd Industrial Park in January 2021 (Resolution 2020-03R).
Heavy Industrial zoning is the most intensive zoning district in the Development Code, and per the code is intended to accommodate uses which “by their nature create a nuisance, and which are not properly associated with or are not compatible with nearby residential or commercial uses”. However, given the immediately adjacent land uses (concrete mixing plant, transportation services, and business/ industrial park), the requested industrial zoning is considered to be appropriate for this site.
There are no residential neighborhoods immediately adjacent the property, and the requested district is consistent with the Preferred Scenario’s long-term vision of this site as an “Employment Area” in the City.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
At their regular April 12, 2022 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of ZC-22-16. A motion was made by Commissioner Agnew, second by Commissioner Spell to recommend approval of ZC-22-16. The motion passed with a 9-0 vote.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-22-16 as presented.