AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2020-03, on the first of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City by rezoning approximately 4.96 acres out of the Cyrus Wickson Survey, Abstract No. 474, Hays County, generally located at the western corner of South Old Bastrop Highway and Rattler Road, from "FD" Future Development District to "CD-5" Character District 5; and including procedural provisions.
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Meeting date: January 21, 2020
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: Postponed at January 7, 2020 City Council Meeting
City Council Strategic Initiative:
N/A
Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
? Economic Development - Choose an item.
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? 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 - Choose an item.
? Transportation - Choose an item.
? Not Applicable
Master Plan:
Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
The subject property is currently located outside the City Limits in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The property is currently vacant and is diagonally opposite from the San Marcos High School and adjacent to vacant and residential uses.
The purpose of this zoning change is to allow the development of retail corner uses allowed within CD-5 zoning. The applicant is also requesting a rezoning to CD-3 for 29.4 acres abutting the subject property. This request is being considered as part of a separate zoning request (ZC-19-10). Both zoning requests are being processed concurrently with an annexation request for the property.
The City of San Marcos will provide water and wastewater services at the site. The developer will be responsible...
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