AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2021-02, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-20-22 by rezoning approximately 72.85 acres of land located on Harris Hill Road, approximately one-half mile south of Yarrington Road; from “FD” Future Development District to “MH” Manufactured Home District; including procedural provision; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: May 18, 2021
Department: Planning & Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Approved on 1st Reading on May 4, 2021 with additions as outlined below.
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Background Information:
The subject property is currently located outside the City Limits in the San Marcos Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The property is currently vacant and is adjacent to the Saddlebrook Manufactured Home park. The applicant is proposing for-lease lots where renters could place their own manufactured home.
If approved, the City of San Marcos will provide wastewater service. Water service will be provided by Maxwell Water Supply Corporation. The developer will be responsible for extending water and wastewater facilities through the site. Pedernales Electric Cooperative will provide electric service to this development. This zoning request is being processed concurrently with an annexation request for the property.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting: December 15, 2020:
At their meeting on December 15, 2020, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of the request.
City Council Meeting: January 5, 2021
At their meeting on January 5, 2021, a motion to approve failed 3-4. No other action was taken.
At their meeting on May 4. 2021, a motion to approve passed 6-1 with the requirement of a delayed effective date in order for the applicant to record deed restrictions with the following: 1. No leasing of a manufactured home shall be allowed while also occupied by the owner of the manufactured home; and 2. The property manager must notify all tenants of emergency response times to the property.
Details regarding these prior actions are provided in the attached staff report.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the zoning change as presented.