HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report1850 William D. Fitch Parkway CPA & Rezoning
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1. Consideration of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment[fQ_r,,5
acµres.Off. 0 .�11/il m .D. Fitch P,,a, ��Irom Single -Family
Medium Density and Floodplain & Streams to Planned
Development for residential uses not to exceed 9 DU/acre `
and a rezoning from A-O Agricultural-Open to PDD Planned l
Development District _�
2. Property generally located between Spring Meadows
Subdivision and Fire Station #5 on the north side of William
D. Fitch Parkway
3. As just described, the subject property is surrounded by
developed property, therefore cannot be included in other
development leaving it as an infill tract of land that has made
it difficult to bear the infrastructure costs of a medium
density development
4. Received official applications for commercial uses, but staff
feels that a residential land use of 9 DU/acre with permitted
attached housing would be more appropriate; however by a
strict application of our ordinances, this type of development
would not be allowed because of the following...
5. The Single Family High Density classification, which has a
standard of 7-9 DU/acre, does not permit attached housing,c° �
h+r-ewr the Attached Housing classification allows densities
of 20 DU/acre
6. The Planned Development category and Planned
Development District are flexible classifications that facilitate
developments such as this that would not otherwise be
permitted in other categories
7. This brings us to the request that is before you tonight
8. The applicant is proposing residential development of
attached and detached housing built to single family high
density standards under a Planned Development category
and PDD
9. PDD's are accompanied by a list of permitted uses that are
enacted by ordinance
10. Requested use for this PDD is ""residential not to exceed 9
DU/acre"
11. The PDD development will also serve as a transitional zone
between Fire Station #5 and the Spring Meadows subdivision
12. If the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for Planned
Development is approved, this request would be in
compliance with the plan
13. Staff recommends approval of the amendment to Planned
Development and rezoning to PDD, which will require a
concept plan to be presented to the Design Review Board for
their approval, adding another level of review for this
proposal
14. Portion of subject property annexed in 1983 and remaining
portion in 1995, subsequently zoned A -O Agricultural -Open,
SFMD placed on property in 1997 with adoption of Comp Plan
15. Received 139 responses in opposition and 3 inquires
16. Those opposing were generally concerned about the
possibility of student housing and increased traffic on Fitch
Parkway.
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STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Crissy Hartl, Staff Planner Report Date: February 15, 2007
Email: chartl@cstx.gov Meeting Date: March 1, 2007
Project Number: 07-00500025
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a rezoning of one lot on 5
acres located at 1850 William D. Fitch Parkway from A -O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned
Development District,
Applicant: Jane Kee, Agent for the owner
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request.
Uses Proposed: Residential housing not to exceed 9 dwelling units per acre.
Item Summary: As stated by the applicant, the proposed Planned Development District is "to
provide residential housing that does not exceed the density of the high density single family
land use classification, but that provides an alternate type of housing choice within the market."
The PDD District is the only available district that provides for the meritorious modifications of
the regulations that allows for the developer to develop a mix of attached and detached
residential housing while maintaining a density standard of 9 dwelling units per acre.
The subject property is surrounded by developed single family residential to the north and west,
Fire Station No. 5 to the east, and both developed and undeveloped single family residential to
the south.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The property is currently designated as Single Family
Residential Medium Density on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan although an
application for Planned Development is pending. The Thoroughfare Plan identifies William D.
Fitch Parkway as a Major Arterial in this area.
Item Background: A majority of the tract was annexed in 1983 and the remaining portion was
annexed in 1995. The tracts were subsequently zoned A -O Agricultural -Open after annexation.
The property is currently unplatted.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: If the PDD rezoning is approved, the Design
Review Board and Parks Board will be responsible for the review of the concept plan.
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: There is an existing water main on the south side of William D Fitch Parkway
and a water main near the southeast nronerty corner
Sewer: There is an existing sewer main along the eastern boundary of the property.
Streets: Access will be from William D Fitch Parkway which is classified as a Major
Arterial on the City's Thoroughfare Plan.
Off-site Easements: None known to be required at this time.
Drainage: Drainage is northerly toward Spring Creek.
Flood Plain: A small area of the property is within the FEMA designated floodplain of
Spring Creek.
Oversize request: None at this time.
Impact Fees: None at this time.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 02-13-07 and 03-06-07
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 03-01-07
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 03-22-07
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200% 13
Response Received: 1 call in opposition
Supporting Materials:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial Map
2. Application