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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer, Staff Planner Report Date: June 26, 2006 Email: Iboyer(a�cstx.gov Meeting Date: July 6, 2006 Project Number: 06-00500114 Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family Residential consisting of 1 tract on 14.31 acres located at Wellborn Road in the general vicinity of the intersection of Barron Road and SH 40. Applicant: Randy French, owner Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Item Summary: The applicant is requesting a rezoning in preparation of the development of a residential subdivision on this property. The subject property is surrounded by R-1, Single Family Residential to the north, A-O, Agricultural Open to the south, Wellborn Road to the west, and State Highway 40 to the east. Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan designates this area as Single Family Residential, Medium Density. The property has frontage on Wellborn Road, a major arterial, and State Highway 40, a freeway on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. This rezoning is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The property is surrounded by large lot agricultural, single family development, and vacant property to the south, and Southern Trace subdivision to the north. The entire area is designated as Single Family Residential, Medium Density on the Land Use Plan. Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1995 and was subsequently rezoned A-O, Agricultural Open. The property is not platted. Recent development activity in the vicinity includes Phase 1 of Southern Trace Subdivision to the north, and Edelweiss Gartens Phase 6-12 located east across State Highway 40. Related Advisory Board Recommendations: None. Commission Action Options: The Commission acts as a recommending body on the question of rezoning, which will be ultimately decided by City Council. The Commission options are: 1. Recommend approval of rezoning as submitted; 2. Recommend denial; 3. Table indefinitely; or, 4. Defer action to a specified date. INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES Water: The subject property is supported by both an 8-in and a 12-in water main from the north. The Master Utility Plan illustrates a 12-in water main to be extended along Wellborn Road. Sewer: The subject property is supported by two 8-in sanitary sewer mains from the north. The Master Utility Plan illustrates a 6-in sanitary sewer main to be extended thru the property toward the south. Streets: The subject property will take access off the extension of the existing residential street, Southern Way Dr. Since this development is surrounded by two TxDOT ROW (Wellborn Road and SH 40), any connections off these ROW would require TxDOT approval. Off-site Easements: None known at this time. Drainage: The subject property is located in the Lick Creek Drainage Basin. Flood Plain: None. Oversize request: None known at this time. Impact Fees: None. NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 06-20-06 and 07-11-06 Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 07-06-06 Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 07-27-06 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 16 Response Received: None as of date of staff report Supporting Materials: 1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map 2. Application Regular Agenda 10 Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-1, Single Family Residential consisting of 1 tract on 14.31 acres located at Wellborn Road in the general vicinity of the intersection of Barron Road and SH 40. Case #06-500114 (LB/JN) Presentation Notes Item: Public hearing, presentation possible a,ption, and discussion on a rezoning from A-O, Agricultural Open to R-1 , Single Family Residential consisting of 1 tract on 14.31 acres located at Wellborn Road in the general vicinity of the intersection of Barron Road and SH 40. Applicant: Randy�h, owner The applicant is requesting a rezoning in preparation of the development of a residential subdivision on this property. (Phase 2 of the Southern Trace subdivision) The Land Use Plan designates this area as Single Family Residential, Medium Density. The property has frontage on Wellborn Road, a major arterial, and State Highway 40, a freeway on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. The property is surrou Yded by large lot agricultural, single family development, and vacant property to the south, and So Ti rn Trace subdivision to the north. The entire area is designated as Single-family Residential, Medium Density on the Land Use Plan. The subject property was'annexed in 1995 and was subsequently rezoned A-O, Agricultural Open. The propert`-j is not platted. Recent development activity in the vicinity includes Phase 1 of Southern Trace Subdivision to the north, and Edelweiss Gartens Phase 6-12 located east across State lhhway 40. The subject property is surrounde�by R-1, Single Family Residential to the north, A-O, Agricultural Open to the south, Wellborn Road to the west, and State Highway 40 to the east. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 16 Response Received: None as of date of staff report (1 since staff report) against because of traffic, number of people, student housing... Southern Trace Rezoning SAM The property owner is requesting R-1 Single Family Residential zoning on approximately 14 acres in the area of Wellborn Road, Barron, and 40. : YC Slide (comp plan graphic) The Land Use Plan designates the area as Single Family Residential Medium Density. The property was brought into City Limits in 1995 as Agricultural-Open and is surrounded by agricultural and single family land uses, and vacant property. Other single family subdivisions currently developing in the area include Southern Trace and Edelweiss Gartens. The public hearing at P&Z brought up concerns of traffic and student housing. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends for approval with the condition that the property provide a 20 foot buffer for the A-O zoning district to the south. Staff also recommends approval. May I answer any questions?