AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2021-33, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-21-04 by rezoning approximately 1.197 acres, described as Lot 2, La Cima Fire Station Subdivision, located at 115 Flint Ridge Road, from “FD” Future Development District to “CC” Community Commercial District, or subject to consent to the owner, another less intense Zoning District Classification; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2021-33, on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: May 4, 2021
Department: Planning and Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative:
N/A
Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
☐ Economic Development
☐ Environment & Resource Protection
☒ Land Use - Direct Growth, Compatible with Surrounding Uses
☐ Neighborhoods & Housing
☐ Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities
☐ Transportation
☐ Core Services
☐ Not Applicable
Master Plan: N/A
Background Information:
This property is part of the larger La Cima Development included in a Development Agreement with the City of San Marcos originally adopted September 16, 2014 (Resolution 2014-131R); amended most recently in 2020 (Resolution 2020-179R). This agreement regulates issues including but not limited to the schedule of annexation, the permitted uses and development standards, impervious cover, environmental and water quality standards and architectural design standards. The Future Development (“FD”) zoning classification is a default classification for newly annexed land. Per the development agreement, Community Commercial (“CC”) is an allowable zoning request. Lot 2, La Cima Fire Station Subdivision provides for development of one (1) commercial lot and one (1) new street, Flint Ridge Road. The zoning request is being processed concurrently with an annexation request for the property.
The City of San Marcos will provide water and wastewater services at the site. The developer has extended water and wastewater facilities through the site. Pedernales Electric Cooperative will provide electric service to this development.
Upon annexation, the property will be zoned “FD”, the default classification for newly annexed land. The annexation request will be considered prior to the zoning change by City Council. See Comprehensive Plan Checklist and Criteria Checklists.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
Speakers in favor or opposed:
1. Eric Willis - in favor; applicant/developer
Recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held April 13, 2021:
A motion was made by Commissioner Agnew, second by Commissioner Kelsey to recommend approval of the request.
The vote passed with an 8-0 vote
For: Garber, Moore, Agnew, Kelsey, McCarty, Costilla, Sambrano, and Rand
Against:
Absent: Spell
Discussion Topics:
Commissioner Agnew stated that this was a good location for commercial development. Commissioner Sambrano had minor concerns regarding adjacent power substation.
Alternatives:
N/A
Recommendation:
Staff provides this request to the Commission for your consideration and recommends approval of the request for a zoning change from “FD” Future Development to “CC” Community Commercial.