AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-38, on the second of two readings, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-23-03, by rezoning approximately 67.121 acres of land out of the Edward Burleson Survey, No. 18, Abstract No. 63 in Hays County, Texas, located at and near 3830 South IH 35 (Centerpoint and IH 35), from “FD” Future Development and “LI” Light Industrial to “CD-5” Character District 5, or, subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification, including procedural provisions.
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Meeting date: May 16, 2023
Department: Planning and Development Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: On May 2nd, 2023, City Council voted to approve the ordinance with a 6-1 vote. The Council discussed flooding concerns as a portion of the property is in a flood zone and how the development will prevent flooding of the development itself, as well as causing no adverse impact to surrounding properties. Other discussion included the positives of having new residential development in close proximity to the commercial outlet malls
City Council Strategic Initiative:
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Master Plan:
Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
Property has remained vacant since annexation in 2001, Ordinance 2001-76. The applicant is requesting to zone the property from Future Development, and a small area of Light Industrial, to Character District 5.
Two other properties in the area were zoned CD-5 within the last two years. Ordinance 2021-38 zoned 6.69 acres from FD to CD-5 and is planned for dense Multifamily near the intersection of Hunter Road and Centerpoint Road. Ordinance 2022-09 zoned 62.5 acres to CD-5 and is the site of the newly permitted Alta at Centrepoint Apartments.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
At their April 12, 2023 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of ZC-23-03 with an 8-0 vote. The Commission discussed flooding concerns as a portion of the property is in a flood zone and how the development will prevent flooding of the development itself, as well as causing no adverse impact to surrounding properties
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of ZC-23-03 as presented.