AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-35, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-23-10, by rezoning approximately 27.6 acres of land, more or less, out of the Cyrus Wickson Survey, Abstract No. 474, the John Frederick Geister Survey, Abstract No. 203, the Farnham Frye Survey, Abstract No. 183, and the Rebecca Brown Survey, Abstract No. 46, in Hays County, Texas, generally located at 2409 Old Bastrop Highway, from “FD” Future Development to “CD-5” Character District-5, 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: May 2, 2023
Department: Planning and Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: At their April 18th meeting, Council unanimously voted to approve Ordinance 2023-35 on the first of two readings.
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
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☒ Land Use - High Density Mixed Use Dev. & Infrastructure in the Activity Nodes & Intesity Zones (supporting walkability and integrated transit corridors)
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Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
The site is currently located outside of the City limits and is accompanied by a request for annexation (AN-23-05) which is being considered concurrently. The site is located within the “East Village” in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan, which is an area envisaged as an “activity node centered around the intersection of Old Bastrop and Hwy 123, East Village will boast a mix of commercial, retail, and service-oriented activity. This area will offer a variety of residential options including single family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and small multifamily projects.”
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
At their March 28th regular meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of ZC-23-10 as presented.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-23-10 as presented