AGENDA CAPTION:
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ZC-25-08 (5900 Block S IH 35) Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Pamela Madere, Jackson Walker, LLP, on behalf of Tim Hatch, San Marcos Business Park, LP, for a Zoning Change from Future Development (FD) to Heavy Industrial (HI), or, subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification, for approximately 7.30 acres of land out of the Samuel Craft Survey, Abstract A-89, generally located along the southbound IH 35 frontage road, 1,000 feet south of Industrial Fork. (L. Clanton)
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Meeting date: July 22, 2025
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Background Information:
This request is for a zoning change from Future Development “FD,” which is the default zoning district for newly annexed land, to Heavy Industrial “HI.” This zoning change is intended to accommodate Industrial Park use.
The area is within the Commercial/ Employment Low Preferred Scenario Type per the Comprehensive Plan, which is consistent with Heavy Industrial zoning. Nearby uses include the existing Heldenfels Industrial Park and various light industrial uses to the north and east. Other surrounding land is primarily vacant or IH 35, limiting the possibility of nuisances to nearby properties.
This request is running concurrently with an application for annexation (AN-25-05). This annexation and zoning change is the result of an omission to a previous application, leaving a 7.30-acre remainder tract. A tract by the same owner directly to the southwest along IH 35 (AN-25-01/ ZC-25-01) is being annexed and zoned concurrently. Together, the annexation and zoning requests total about 23 acres and are intended for use as an Industrial Park.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-25-08 as presented.