AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-44, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-26-05 by rezoning approximately 0.41 acres located at 906 and 908 North LBJ Drive from Multifamily-24 (MF-24) District to Character District-4 (CD-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 20, 2026
Department: Planning and Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
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Funds Available: N/A
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Prior Council Action: N/A
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
N/A Arts and Culture - Choose an item.
N/A Economic Development - Choose an item.
N/A Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
Yes Housing + Neighborhoods - HN-2: Promote diverse housing choices and attainability at all affordability levels to accommodate household size, preference, and characteristics over residents' life spans
Yes Land Use + Community Design and Character - LU-2: Encourage land use patterns that allow all residents the opportunity to have safe and convenient access to nearby basic amenities, goods, and services
N/A Parks & Public Spaces + Health, Safety & Wellness - Choose an item.
N/A Transportation - Choose an item.
N/A Core Services
N/A Not Applicable
Master Plan:
Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
The existing multifamily development was constructed sometime in approximately 1979. The current site development has setbacks and parking oriented to the front of the property. The property is requesting a rezoning from Multifamily-24 (MF-24) to Character District-4 (CD-4).
The reduced setbacks in the CD-4 district are better suited to the site’s grading constraints and will facilitate its development.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
At the September 8, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission, the Commission recommended approval of ZC-26-05 with a vote of 9-0. Commission discussion topics included impervious cover limits and potential alley right-of-way abandonment.
At the October 7, 2026 City Council Meeting, a motion to approve was made by Councilmember Rodriguez and seconded by Councilmember Mendoza. The Council voted to approve of ZC-26-05 with the vote of 6-0, and one absent.
Discussion was prompted by Councilmember Mendoza concerning the alleyway to the rear of the proposed development. The applicant, Mathew Lewis, communicated that the alleyway is planning on being utilized after collaboration with the City of San Marcos departments, with the Fire Department being paramount.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-26-05 as presented.