AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2024-12, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case ZC-24-02, by rezoning approximately 2.133 acres of land generally located north of the Old Bastrop/Redwood intersection, from Character District - 5 “CD-5” to Commercial “CM” District, or, subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date, and consider approval of Ordinance 2024-12, on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: March 5, 2024
Department: Planning & Development Services
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Background Information:
ZC-24-02 seeks zoning for development of a convenience store with fuel sales pursuant to the CM District regulations. The CM District does not permit by right fuel sales and instead requires approval of a CUP. Permitted by right CM uses which could potentially be construed as undesirable might include: (a) indoor animal care and (b) vehicle sales and rentals. Finally, directly west of the subject tract and across Redwood Rd is an existing Valero convenience store with fuel sales.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
At their February 13, 2024, meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of ZC-24-02 with an 8-0 vote. The following topics were discussed: (a) the reasoning behind the applicant requesting CM zoning when the intended use is for a gas station, which requires CUP approval within the CM District; and (b) the CM District's build-to-zone requirements and the potential design challenges it poses in the context of a gas station use.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-24-02 as presented.