city council april 2, 2013 planning

City CouncilApril 2, 2013

Easement ReleaseWade & Turner Addition, Block One, 1st Replat• Subject: Easement Release, a request for approval of

a release of easement passing through the following property:

• Location: Wade & Turner Addition, First Replat in Block One, bounded by Martin Luther King Drive, to the east, west 15th Street to the north, west 14th street to the south and North Bryant Boulevard to the west, in northwest San Angelo.

Petition for Annexation• Consider a petition for possible annexation to the city

limits of certain properties situated southwest of San Angelo

• Area encompassing a 24.484 acre tract extending northwest from Mills Pass Drive, and located directly west of an 8.995 acre tract annexed to the City Limits on March 5, 2013 that comprises the proposed Prestonwood Addition, Section Two in the southwest part of the city

Intent & Background• No property is being annexed today or committed to be

annexed today• Approval would direct staff to begin looking into the

possibility of annexing the property

• Property is situated directly west of property annexed on March 5, 2013 to City Limits

Proposed Timetable• First public hearing – May 7, 2013

• Second Public hearing – May 21, 2013

• Furst reading and introduction of an ordinance annexing the property – June 4, 2013

• Second and final reading of an ordinance annexing the property – June 18, 2013

Zone Change

Z13-08: Cho Walker• A request for approval of a zone change from Single-

Family Residential (RS-1) to Two-Family Residential (RS-2) to specifically allow for “Household Living” as allowed in RS-2 zoning districts on the following property:

• 1205 South Jackson Street; located approximately 75 feet southwest from the intersection at South Jackson Street and West Avenue H. This property specifically occupies the South Heights Addition, Block 6, Lots 2 and 3, in southwest San Angelo.

Twenty (20) notifications were sent, 3 returned, in opposition.

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Subject Property looking west from South Jackson

Street

Alleyway west of subject property including accessory structure

Recommendation

• Planning staff recommends approving the proposed zone change.

• Planning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 6-0 on March 18, 2013.

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• Subject property located over 2 lots (approx 1/3 acre). Proposal

is to convert existing accessory structure (approx 20sqft x40 sqft) into accessory apartment.

• Near Santa Rita Park, Santa Rita Elementary & approx ¼ mile in either direction between S. Beauregard and W. Ave N.

• Many single-family properties contain accessory apartments; two RS-2 zones in the area, project in keeping with neighborhood character.

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• Proposed zone change slight in terms of use; no new

building, plenty of parking with circular driveway and would generate minimal traffic.

Zone Change• Z13-09; Jack Gabriel, aka PD 07-03 (2013

Amendment); • an amendment to a Planned Development

District (PD07-03) to specifically add an allowance for the operation of a gymnastics academy, which is defined in Section 315.G.c.3 of the Zoning Ordinance as a “Retail Sales and Service that is Entertainment Oriented” on the following property:

Zone Change

• 2909 South A&M Avenue, located at the southwest corner of South Oxford Drive and South A&M Avenue. This property specifically occupies approximately 7.938 acres out of the J McNeese Survey 0176 Abstract 1641 in southwest San Angelo.

• Twenty-One (21) notifications were sent, 1 returned in favor of this request.

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Photographs of Subject PropertyLooking south on A&M Ave.

Photographs of Subject PropertySubject property looking west

Photographs of Subject PropertySubject property looking southwest

Looking southwest at subject property from Oxford Ave. towards Red Arroyo.

Staff Recommendation• Planning staff recommends approving the proposed

Zone Change request with conditions.

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• This proposed use provides education and

entertainment elements that are complimentary to the area, given previous use.

• Comprehensive Plan seeks to promote public arts and cultural opportunities for youth.

• Possibly, area residents will use this facility. • Comprehensive Plan also seeks to “create new

physical connection to neighborhoods lined with transitional and intermediate uses.”

• A variety of such uses are near to subject property.

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• Adding the proposed use lends itself to the idea of

connectivity where activities provide opportunities to gather together socially which can strengthen community ties.

• Proposed use provides opportunities for recreation through pedestrian and bicycle experiences .

• If PD amendment accepted, proposed use can run concurrently to original use of assisted group living facility, so compatible with original PD plan.

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• Creation of any PD beings most consistent and

predictable development within the community. • This solidifies the purpose and intent of the Zoning

Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan and goals for this area.

• Staff therefore finds the proposed use consistent with all criteria mandated of the request and recommends approval of the proposed use within the boundary of PD 07-03 with conditions for the proposed amendment.

Zone Change

Z 13-10: Mills Development INC• A request for approval of a zone change from Ranch & Estate (R&E) to

Single-Family Residential (RS-1) to specifically allow for household living as defined in Section 313.B of the Zoning Ordinance on the following property:

• An unaddressed tract occupying 8.895 acres of the Deaf & Dumb Asylum Survey Number Two, Abstract 8211. This property was annexed into the City Limits on March 5, 2013 and is directly west from Mills Pass Drive along a proposed extension of Autumwood Trail. This property specifically occupies a proposed subdivision titled, Prestonwood Addition, Section Two, Block 6, Lots 1-18 and Prestonwood Addition, Section Two, Block 7, Lots 1-16 in southwest San Angelo.

Ten (10) notifications sent, one returned in favor & one in opposition

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Looking north at the subject property

Looking southwest down Mills Pass Drive

Looking southwest down Autumwood Trail

OptionsIn considering this application, the Council may:

• approve the zone change as presented; or

• remand the application back to Planning Commission for further discussion, in which case another public hearing will need to be scheduled; or

• deny the zone change.

Staff Recommendation• City staff recommends approving the proposed zone

change

• On March 18, 2013 Planning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 6-0

History & BackgroundGeneral Information• Area is undeveloped, annexed on March 5, 2013• Zoned R&E by default, per Section 303.A of the zoning

ordinance

• Residences in the distance & open space readily present;

• RS-1 & CG zoning in the area, apartments, single-family residences, undeveloped property and a school;

Criteria for Approval• Compatible with Plans and Policies;• Consistent with Zoning Ordinance;• Compatible with Surrounding Area;• Changed Conditions;• Effect on Natural Environment;• Community Need; and• Development Patterns

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• Compatible with Area and Plans/Policies of the City

• Area calling for neighborhood, RS-1 fits the Vision Plan designation

• Will promote consistent predictable development

• Little impact on natural environment• RS-1 slightly more intense than R&E

• Fills a community need to develop housing• Near school• Promotes walkability

Zone Change

PD 07-01 (2013 Amendment): Carrie & John Maier….• A request for approval of a zone change from Ranch & Estate (R&E)

to Planned Development (PD) district to allow for a "Campground /Recreational Vehicle Park" as allowed in PD 07-01, approved in March of 2007, and to which the property described below is proposed to be added via an amendment:

• 3512 Ben Ficklin Road, located approximately 200 feet east from the intersection of Ben Ficklin Road and South Bryant Boulevard. This property specifically occupies approximately 10.8 acres in the southwest portion of a 73.9 acre tract of the E Hermes Survey 0174 Abstract 0349 in south central San Angelo.

Five notifications were sent, one was returned in favor

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Looking north along Ben Ficklin Road

Looking east across the subject property

OptionsIn considering this application, the Council may:

• approve the zone change as presented; or

• remand the application back to Planning Commission for further discussion, in which case another public hearing will need to be scheduled; or

• deny the zone change.

Staff Recommendation• City staff recommends approving the proposed

amendment to PD 07-01, encompassing this additional property within its bounds

• Planning Commission recommended approval of this on March 18, 2013 by a vote of 5-1.

History & BackgroundGeneral Information• Area is generally undeveloped

• Residences in the distance & open space readily present;

• CG, CH and RS-1 zoning in the area;

• 2-3 residences & undeveloped property; and

• PD 07-01 approved in March of 2007.

Criteria for Approval• Compatible with Plans and Policies;• Consistent with Zoning Ordinance;• Compatible with Surrounding Area;• Changed Conditions;• Effect on Natural Environment;• Community Need; and• Development Patterns

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• Compatible with Area and Plans/Policies of the City

• Traffic capabilities of area• Highest and best use of the property• Proximity to natural features• Quiet and isolated

• Temporary, vacationing and recreational use, fits with the Vision Plan and Zoning Ordinance definition

• Little effect on the natural environment & development patterns

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• PD is already approved 800 feet east on same

property• PD is most predictable and consistent development

type within the City Limits

• Same rules and regulations will be applied that have been in place since 2007

• Specific site plan that must be followed

• Property is unique from any other request for this use