Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone a Portion of the Property from "AG" - Agricultural District, "PD" - Planned Development District and "CC" - Corridor Commercial Overlay District to "SF5" - Single Family Residential District and "CC" - Corridor Commercial Overlay District; and Rezone a Portion of the Property from "PD" - Planned Development District and "CC" - Corridor Commercial Overlay District to "C2" - Local Commercial District and "CC" - Corridor Commercial Overlay District, Located Approximately 1,100 Feet West of Custer Road and on the South Side of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive)
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 18, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Samantha Pickett, Planner II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request with the following special ordinance provisions:
1. The use and development of Tract 1 (approximately 47.01 acres) shall conform to the regulations of Section 146-106 ("SF5" - Single Family Residential District) and "CC" - Corridor Commercial Overlay District of the Zoning Ordinance, and as amended.
2. The use and development of Tract 2 (approximately 12.81 acres) shall conform to the regulations of Section 146-112 ("C2" - Local Commercial District) and "CC" - Corridor Commercial Overlay District of the Zoning Ordinance, and as amended.
However, the proposed rezoning request conflicts with the City of McKinney's Comprehensive Plan and City Council's goal of preserving and developing the non-residential tax base.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 47.01 acres (Tract 1) for single family residential uses and is also requesting to rezone approximately 12.81 acres (Tract 2) for commercial uses.
· In September of 2007, the City Council approved a rezoning request for the subject property, tying down a general layout for approximately 8.95 acres of retail uses, approximately 7.32 acres of self-storage uses and approximately 43.27 acres of office uses (see attached PD Ordinance).
· On July 22, 2014 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0-0 to table the item indefinitely in order to give the applicant time to work with Staff to address the Commission's concerns. At the meeting, three residents spoke in opposition to the request, expressing concerns with maintenance of existing easements on the property and the proximity of residential uses to the airport (see attached PZ Minutes 07.22.14).
· On September 9, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0-0 to close the public hearing and table the item indefinitely per the applicant's request.
· Prior to the October 28, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the applicant revised the rezoning request to increase the area for commercial uses from approximately 6 acres to approximately 13 acres, in response to the Commission's discussion on July 22, 2014.
· At the October 28, 2014 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, an additional letter of opposition was passed out to the Commission, rescinding a previous letter of support (see Attachments).
· An additional letter of opposition was submitted to Staff prior to the November 18, 2014 City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Please see attached Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Staff report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· Please see attached Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Staff report.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· On October 28, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning request per the applicant's request.