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Item: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Rezoning for 101.32 acres located in the
north quadrant of the intersection of Greens Prairie Road and Woodlake Drive from A-O
Agricultural Open to A-OR Rural Residential. (HTE#99-202, Case File # 99-132)
Applicant: Fain McDougal for Sweetwater Land Development
Item Summary: This property was annexed into the City in 1995. The property owner's
intention is to continue the same type of housing development that exists across Greens
Prairie Road in the current Sweetwater development. The Land Use Plan shows this area
for rural residential development (lots sizes greater than % acre). A preliminary plat
shows lots averaging 11/2 acres in size.
The current A-O zoning is a holding zone that was placed on the property when it was
annexed. The owner now wishes to receive a permanent zoning that will allow
development. The A-OR zone is generally intended for minimum 100-acre tracts on the
periphery of the city limits, although there are areas within the city limits where rural
residential development exists. Lot sizes are required to be a minimum of one acre and
different infrastructure standards are allowed.
It is required that a development plan be presented with the rezoning request. This plan
covers approximately 300 acres with a preliminary plat of the 101 acres being considered
for rezoning. The Commission must ascertain that the plans meeting the following
criteria:
1. The proposed subdivision will be in harmony with the character of the
surrounding land uses.
2. The proposed subdivision conforms to the policies and goals of the
comprehensive plan for development of the city and shall not be contrary to the
thoroughfare or infrastructure master plans.
3. The proposed subdivision will be consistent with the intent and purpose of this
district.
4. Adjacent property will not be adversely affected.
Southwest of the development is Wellborn Oaks Subdivision, and southeast are the
Woodlake and Sweetwater Subdivisions. All three adjacent existing subdivisions are
located within the city's ETJ and are rural in nature. The Crowley Tract is located to the
northeast. The Master Development Plan for the Crowley Tract shows low-density single
family development. The area to the northwest consists of large tracts with sizes ranging
from 10 to 158 acres, with scattered single-family housing.
Parkland will be dedicated with the final plat. The Parks staff has indicated that they will
recommend to the Parks Board that dedication be in cash, because of the small number of
lots shown for the initial phase (22 are shown on the preliminary plat).
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
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. Rezoning Ordinance for Council meeting