AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-80, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-21-13 by rezoning approximately 34.13 acres of land, generally located on the western side of Harris Hill Road approximately 1,400 feet south of the intersection of Harris Hill Road and Southpoint Drive, from “FD” Future Development District to “CD-4” Character District-4, 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: October 4, 2021
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: At their regular meeting on September 21, 2021, City Council approved the request on first reading. The motion for approval, made by Councilmember Derrick, seconded by Councilmember Gleason, was approved 5-1 with Councilmember Scott absent and Councilmember Baker dissenting.
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Background Information:
The site is located within the Whisper South Public Improvement District and accompanies additional zoning change applications for CD-3 (ZC-21-12), Employment Center (ZC-21-14) and Employment Center with associated multifamily (ZC-21-15). The Whisper South development is intended to reflect the original north Whisper Planned Development District (PDD) being built out to the north on Opportunity Boulevard.
A Preliminary Plat application for the improvements in the Whisper South PID has been submitted by the developer, and includes wastewater, drainage, parkland, and a new roadway connecting Harris Hill Road and I-35 (PID-2021-87R).
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval of ZC-21-13 during their August 24th, 2021 regular meeting.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-21-13 as presented