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Item: Public hearing and consideration of a rezoning of Tract Three of the K.W. Schick
Addition; approximately 6.8 acres located at 300 Southwest Parkway from R-4 Apartments/Low
Density to PDD-H Planned Development District -Housing.` (99-136)
Applicant: Ron Nielson
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting this rezoning in order to be permitted a 3-story
apartment complex. At this time, the proposal is for an 84 unit .complex on the total site for a
density of 12 dwelling units per acre. The current zoning would allow 16 units per acre with a
maximum of 2 '/z stories and the requested zoning would reduce the allowable density to just
over 12 units per acre but increase the allowable height to 3 % stories. Although the existing
zoning would permit the intended density, it would not permit the intended height.
The subject property is located within a stretch of Southwest Parkway between Welsh and 2818,
all of which is shown as attached residential on the land use plan except for the park site that is
located immediately to the west of the subject tract. The zoning in this area shows low, medium,
and high density multi-family along Southwest .Parkway and commercial at the intersections.
The full buildout under either zoning would be compatible with the land use pattern. in the area.
.During the discussions that took place recently when the applicant submitted a request for R-5
zoning, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council expressed. concern regarding
the fact that full build-out under the previously requested zoning could potentially double the
density. The Commission prefers astep-down zoning approach, which would show more intense
densities and land uses at the Welsh and at the. Wellborn Road intersections, with lower densities
in the center, including the subject property. The concept plan that was presented to the
Commission shows. compliance with the step-down approach,.. however, the R-5 zoning would
not have been tied the applicant to the plan that was presented. The Commission therefore
requested that the applicant return with a PDD. request, which would assure the density as shown
in the concept plan. This submittal is in compliance with the Commission's request.
The PDD-H zoning requires submittal of a development plan that will be tied to the ordinance
that rezones the property.
Item Background.: The subject property was rezoned from A-O to R-4 in July of 1982 and has
remained vacant since that time. The property was platted. in September of 1982.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A at this time
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval with the development plan as an
attachment to the rezoning ordinance.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
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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 as
follows:
1. recommend approval of rezoning as submitted
2. recommend approval with physical conditions that will mitigate negative impacts
3. recommend a less intense zoning classification
4. recommend denial
5. recommend denial without prejudice
6. table indefinitely
7. or defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copy of Development Plan
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INFRASTRUCTURE. AND FACILITIES
Water: Water is available via a 12" line in Southwest Parkway across the frontage.
Sewer: Sewer is available via a 10" line in Christine Lane across the frontage.
Streets: The site has 440' of frontage along Southwest Parkway, a minor arterial. It
extends back a depth of approximately 700' and has 420' of frontage along Christine
Lane, which is a substandard 20' road in a 40' right-of--way. Staff is reluctant to allow
any additional access to Christine Lane until it is upgraded. Access in this case should
be restricted to Southwest Parkway.
Off-site Easements: N/A
Drainage: Must be addressed at the time of site plan approval.
Flood Plain: Determination will be required at the time of site plan approval.
Oversize request: None anticipated at this time.
Impact Fees: NA
Parkland: Will be required at $112.00 per unit for a fee in lieu of land dedication plus
$233.00 per unit fora park development fee
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 10-26-99 and 10-27-99
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 10-21-99
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: 11-11-99
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 11
Response Received: None as of date of Staff report preparation
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