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Project Manager: Lindsay Boyer Report Date: November 25, 2006
Email: Iboyer(c�cstx.gov Meeting Date: December 7, 2006
Project Number: 06-00500252
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning from
A-O, Agricultural Open to C-1, General Commercial for the western portion of Lot 2 of
Horse Haven Estates Subdivision consisting of 13.57 acres located at 2301 Earl Rudder
Freeway South in the general vicinity of the northwest corner of the intersection of
Horse Haven Lane and Earl Rudder Freeway South.
Applicant: Jane Kee, IPS Group, agent for the owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting a C-1, General Commercial rezoning on
the portion of the property that has frontage on Earl Rudder Freeway South in
anticipation of commercial development on the site. The rezoning area is approximately
13 of the entire 25 acres of the lot. The remainder is to remain A-O, Agricultural Open.
This redevelopment of the property has also triggered the provisions of a 1998
Development Agreement between the original owner and the City requiring the
dedication and construction of Appomattox Drive. The applicant is seeking a
continuation of this Development Agreement with the City Council on December 14th to
provide the dedication and construction of Appomattox and related infrastructure at the
time of development on proposed Lots 2B and 2C.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan designates this area as
Retail Regional. The rear of the property not affected by this rezoning is identified as
Single Family Residential — Medium Density. The property has over 700 feet of frontage
on Earl Rudder Freeway, a designated highway on the Thoroughfare plan. The property
is bound by Horse Haven Lane and Switch Station Road.
Item Background: The subject property was annexed in 1971 and 1977, and
subsequently zoned A-O, Agricultural Open. The property was platted in 1998 as Lot 2
of Horse Haven Estates and has been operating as a driving range.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
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; or,
4. Defer action to a specified date.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 11-21-06 and 11-30-06
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): December 7, 2006
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: December 14, 2006
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 10
Response Received: None as of date of staff report
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application
3. Rezoning Map (provided in packets)