AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a staff presentation and hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2022-22, amending regulations and standards applicable within the Trace Planned Development District (PDD) consisting of approximately 417.63 acres of land generally located at 5818 South Old Bastrop Highway, to, among other things, update provisions concerning document illustrations, the zoning concept plan, public space, circulation and connectivity, site design, architectural design, signage, and appendixes, including procedural provisions; and providing and effective date, and consider approval of Ordinance 2022-22 on the first of two readings.
Body
Meeting date: March 1, 2022
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 - Workforce & Education Excellence
☒ Environment & Resource Protection - Natural Resources necessary for community's health, well-being, and prosperity secured for future development
☒ Land Use - Direct Growth, Compatible with Surrounding Uses
☒ Neighborhoods & Housing - Diversified housing options to serve citizens with varying needs and interests
☒ Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Collection of connected and easily navigated parks and public spaces
☒ Transportation - Multimodal transportaion network to improve accessibility and mobility, minimize congestion and reduce pollution
☐ Core Services
☐ Not Applicable
Master Plan:
Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
In October 2015 the Trace PDD was adopted via Ordinance No. 2015-28. The approved PDD encompasses approximately 417.63 acres and is intended to facilitate mixed-use development that will include employment, commercial, multifamily, and single family uses, as well as parks and open space. The PDD was subsequently amended on December 17, 2019 to revise the allowable height for multifamily residential buildings.
The Trace Development is currently building out several phases and includes single-family homes, parks, commercial, Rodriguez Elementary School, and other public infrastructure such as utilities, roadways, and pedestrian / bike infrastructure.
The purpose of this amendment is to update various standards and illustrations within the PDD as requested by the applicant. Several of the updates originate from questions, clarifications, or changes that occurred during the review of permits (Public Improvement Construction Plans, Building Permits, Plats). Please reference the following documents in the packet:
• Trace PDD Overview of Changes Matrix - detailed list of each change and the purpose.
• Trace PDD Redline - redline of proposed changes.
• 2015 Illustrations - indicates the original Illustrations approved in 2015 which are now amended in the PDD redline.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their regular meeting on February 8, 2022 and recommended unanimously to approve the request as presented.
Alternatives:
n/a
Recommendation:
Staff has reviewed the request and recommends approval of the amendments as presented.