AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-34, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-22-15, by rezoning approximately 18.61 acres of land generally located northwest of the intersection of I-35 South and Posey Road from “FD” Future Development District and “AR” Agricultural Ranch District to “HC” Heavy Commercial 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: On May 3, 2022, City Council approved Ordinance 2022-34 on the first of two readings, with a 6-1 vote. Additional motions to restrict the uses of waste related services, truck stop, and gasoline sales failed with 5-2 votes.
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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 majority of this site lies within the ETJ and a request for annexation is concurrently under review (AN-22-08). Of the land included in the annexation request, the eastern half along I-35 is included in this Heavy Commercial zoning request. A separate zoning change request for Heavy Industrial (ZC-22-16) has been submitted for the western side adjacent Transportation Way.
City Council approved a cost share agreement for a wastewater line extension to Posey Rd Industrial Park in January 2021 (Resolution 2020-03R).
Staff is recommending approval on this item because the site is in an established industrial and heavy commercial area and the zoning request is consistent with the existing character of the area. 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.”
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
At their April 12th regular meeting, P&Z unanimously voted to recommend approval of ZC-22-15. A motion was made by Commissioner Agnew, second by Commissioner Kelsey to recommend approval of the request. The vote passed with a 9-0 vote.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-22-15 as presented.