HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 9. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Rezoning for The
Glade located at 1311 Southwest Parkway from R-1 Single Family
Residential to R-1A Single Family Residential. (03-45)
Development Manager Ruiz presented the Staff Report recommending approval
of the rezoning. After pointing our the surrounding zonings and land uses, Ms.
Ruiz stated that there were physical obstacles that will make high density
impossible, or at the least, very difficult. However, the rezoning is in compliance
with the Land Use Plan. She cited four areas of concern:
• Neighborhood integrity and quality
• Increased traffic in proximity to the Elementary School and the existing
congestion and parking problems
• Offset intersection at Southwest Parkway
• Overbuilding of smaller residential developments
Discussion regarding the options that would be available with the adoption of the
new UDO, current density and how that would be affected, street alignment,
parking and lot size.
Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the rezoning. They cited reasons of
lot sizes and the intrusive and compromising affect the proposed rezoning and
development would create for the neighborhood:
David Perry, 1712 Glade
Ed Hadden, 1701 Glade
Joy Scatt, 1722 Laura Lane
Peter Gray, 1703 Glade
Dwight Conway, 1909 Bee Creek Drive
Andrew Hawkins, 1911 Bee Creek Drive
Kimberly Williams, 1714 Glade
Chris Snydow, 1807 Southwood
The following spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Stewart Kling, 4101 Texas Avenue.
Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Trapani motioned to deny the rezoning. He suggested a variance
rather than rezoning property that has been zoned R-1 for such a long time.
Commissioner McMath stated that the negative impact of the increased density
and traffic is a viable reason to oppose the rezoning. In addition to that,
Chairman Floyd stated that the rezoning fails the test of preserving the health,
safety, and welfare of the neighborhood. Commissioner Williams seconded the
motion. The motion carried 6-0.
FOR: Floyd, Shafer, Williams, Hall, McMath, and Trapani.
AGAINST: None.