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Item: Public hearing .and consideration of a rezoning of approximately 0.54 acres located on
Dominik Drive between George. Bush East and Puryear from C N Neighborhood Commercial to R
5 Apartments/Medium Density. (99-72)
Applicant: Parviz Vessali
Item Summary: The subject property is reflected as "redevelopment" on the Land Use Plan, as is
the rest' of the neighboring property lying further to the north between Texas Avenue. and Puryear.
This classification is intended to allow for .consolidation of property such that mixed use
development could occur.. The intent for this particular ..area of the 'City is to allow for new single
family residential, perhaps at higher densities. It is unlikely, however, that this particular piece of
property will be incorporated into the abutting: single family lots anytime in the foreseeable future.
The abutting four lots are. developed as 3 single family homes, at a maximum height of 35' (2.5
stories).. The nearest home is located approximately 50' from the. adjoining property line. This. lot
has been zoned commercial .for several years, and it is bound by three roads, one of which has
recently been reclassified to a minor arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan. This road, George Bush
East, wi1T subsequently be widened to increase its level of service. It is therefore unlikely that this
parcel will develop. as a single family lot.
The discussions regarding the .car- wash request earlier this .year (see below and attached minutes)
indicated that perhaps the existing zoning may not be appropriate for the property. The requested
R S, if developed with appropriate eonsideration for the adjoining single familyproperty, may have
less impact than the existing. zoning and still leave the property owner with a reasonable use of the
property.
Item Background: Thee property has.. been zoned C N for. a number of years and has remained
vacant. All C-N uses must received Commission approval, including site plan approval, .prior to
issuance ofa building permit. On May 6 of this year, the Planning and Zoning Commission denied
a request fora elf-serve :care wash: to be located on this property. The discussions involving that
case centered on the impact of the use on the neighboring single family uses.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Staff Recommendations.:. Staff recommends approval with the condition that the maximum
building height is limited to 35' and with a landscape buffer easement between the subject property
and the abutting R-l zoned area to the' north.
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 to
recommend approval of rezoning as submitted, recommend .approval with physical conditions that
will mitigate negative. impacts, recommend a less intense zoning classification, recommend denial,
table indefinitely, or defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. PNZ minutes 5-6-99
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Adequate for proposed zoning
Sewer: Adequate for proposed zoning
Streets;' The .site has frontage along. Puryear, Dominik, and George Bush East. As a
part of the George. Bush East widening project, a portion of the property will be
purchased by the City.
Off-site Easements: N/A
Drainage: Will be handled as a part. of the site plan..
Flood Plain: None on site.
Oversize request: N/A
Impact Fees: None in this area.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 7-21-99 and 8-11-99
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 8-5-99
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 8-26-99
Number of Notices Mailed o Property Owners Within 200': 21
Response Received:. None as of date of staff report