File #: 20-0098Z2    Name: 1005 W University Drive Rezone
Type: Ordinance Status: Public Hearing
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 1/5/2021 Final action:
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "RS 60" - Single Family Residence District and "TMN" - Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay District to "C1" - Neighborhood Commercial District and "TMN" - Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay District, Located at 1005 West University Drive, and Accompanying Ordinance
Attachments: 1. PZ Draft Minutes, 2. Location Map and Aerial Exhibit, 3. Letter of Intent, 4. Comprehensive Plan Maps, 5. Town Center District, 6. Placetype Definitions, 7. Fiscal Analysis, 8. Land Use Comparison Table, 9. Proposed Ordinance, 10. Proposed Exhibits A and B, 11. Presentation
Related files: 20-0098Z

Title

Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “RS 60” - Single Family Residence District and “TMN” - Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay District to "C1" - Neighborhood Commercial District and “TMN” - Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay District, Located at 1005 West University Drive, and Accompanying Ordinance

 

Summary

 

COUNCIL GOAL:                     Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth

(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential, and open space)

 

MEETING DATE:                     January 5, 2021

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Development Services - Planning Department

 

CONTACT:                       Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning

                     Kaitlin Gibbon, Planner II

 

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:  Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.

 

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE:                     September 15, 2020 (Original Application)

                                                                                                                              November 22, 2020 (Revised Application)

 

ITEM SUMMARY:  The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 0.303 acres of land, generally for commercial uses.  The applicant’s intent is to convert the existing single family home into an office use.

 

EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:

 

Location

Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses)

Existing Land Use

Subject Property

“RS60” - Single Family Residence District (Residential Uses)

Single Family Residence

North

“BG” - General Business (Commercial Uses)

Fred Loya Insurance

South

“RS60” - Single Family Residence District (Residential Uses)

Single Family Residence

East

“C” - Planned Center District (Commercial Uses)

Oil & Auto + Lube & Tune

West

“RS60” - Single Family Residence District (Residential Uses)

Bail Bond Headquarters

 

PROPOSED ZONING:  The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from “RS 60” - Single Family Residence District and “TMN” - Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay District to "C1" - Neighborhood Commercial District and “TMN” - Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay District.  The applicant plans to convert the existing single family home into an office. Given that the property is fronting onto US Highway 380 and the surrounding sites are either developed or converted to commercial uses, Staff is of the professional opinion that the rezoning request is appropriate and will be compatible with the surrounding uses. As such, Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request. 

 

CONFORMANCE TO ONE MCKINNEY 2040: A key aspect of the ONE McKinney 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to provide direction related to the desired development patterns and to inform decisions related to the timing and phasing for future infrastructure investments in the City. To assist in guiding these decisions, the Preferred Scenario and Land Use Diagram establish distinctive districts, each with a clear intent and market focus that are reinforced through character-defining placetypes.

 

Per the Preferred Scenario, the subject property is located in the Town Center District and is designated as the ‘Historic Town Center - Mix’ placetype. General placetypes also included in this district are Commercial Center, Historic Town Center - Downtown, Historic Town Center - Residential, and Professional Campus.

 

                     Guiding Principles: The proposed rezoning request is generally in conformance with Guiding Principle of “Diversity (Supporting our Economy and People)” established by the Comprehensive Plan.  In particular, the proposed request has the potential to provide “diverse economic engines… broaden the tax base, and make the City’s economy more adaptable and resilient”.

 

                     Land Use Diagram Compatibility: In evaluating development requests, the City should determine that a project meets the majority of the established criteria to be considered compatible with the Land Use Diagram. The proposed rezoning request aligns with the ‘Historic Town Center - Mix’ placetype of the Town Center District. Furthermore, the proposed request of "C1" -Neighborhood Commercial District should be compatible with the surrounding properties and placetypes.

 

                     Fiscal Model Analysis: The attached fiscal analysis shows a positive fiscal benefit of $6,083 for the 0.303 acre property and should contribute to achieving an overall fiscal balance in the city.

 

OPPOSITION TO OR SUPPORT OF REQUEST:  Staff has received no comments or phone calls in support of or opposition to this request.

 

BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:  On December 8, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning request.