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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by National Logistics Training Center, Inc., on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Austin, (Case# Z25-29) to rezone approximately 14.751 acres, being Lot 11 of the Willie F. Stefek addition, and approximately 13.711 acres out of the G. W. Farris Survey, Abstract No. 306 from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “B-4” (Business District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 102, 108, and 110 West Elms Road, Killeen, Texas.
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DATE: November 4, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Zoning Case # Z25-29: “R-1” to “B-4”
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: Catholic Diocese of Austin
Agent: National Logistics Training Center, Inc.
FLUM Designation: ‘Regional Commercial’ (RC)
Current Zoning: “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
Growth Sector: ‘Intended Growth’ (IN)
Development Zone: 6
Summary of Request:
The applicant, National Logistics Training Center, Inc., on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Austin, has submitted a request to rezone the above-referenced parcels located at 102, 108, and 110 West Elms Road from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “B-4” (Business District).
A Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment from ‘Residential Mix’ to ‘Regional Commercial’ (FLUM Case #25-03) was approved by City Council on August 19, 2025. The applicant is now requesting to rezone the property from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “B-4” (Business District) to allow for the development of a state-licensed vocational trade school.
Zoning/Plat Case History:
The property was annexed into the City of Killeen’s corporate limits on December 23, 1986, via Ordinance No. 86-87. At the time of the initial zoning after annexation, it was zoned “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District).
Character of the Area:
North: Undeveloped property zoned “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) and “B-5” (Business District), and an existing shopping center and convenience store
zoned “B-5” (Business District).
South: Existing two-family residential development zoned “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District).
East: Undeveloped commercial properties zoned “B-3” (Local Business District) and “B-5” (Business District).
West: Existing commercial businesses (Texas Health and Human Services and Wagging Tails Dog Grooming) zoned “B-5” (Business District).
Future Land Use Map Analysis:
The subject property is located within the ‘Intended Growth’ area on the Growth Sector Map and designated as ‘Regional Commercial’ (RC) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Properties within the ‘Intended Growth’ sector include properties that are in close proximity to existing development and have access to existing or planned infrastructure. Development in this sector should align with the Big Ideas of this plan, particularly those related to diversifying the housing and neighborhood options in the city.
These ‘Regional Commercial’ places are first identified by their principal focus on auto-oriented traffic. Logically placed near high-traffic intersections, these spaces bring people from many surrounding neighborhoods. Typical uses will include regional businesses, including but not limited to restaurants, grocery stores, banks, retail, gas stations, and offices. This place type encourages small-scale, neighborhood-scale, regional, and industrial-scale development. This place type encourages a one hundred percent (100%) nonresidential and a fifty percent (50%) residential use mix.
Development Zone Analysis:
These properties are located within the City of Killeen Development Zone #6. This development zone is between Stagecoach Road and Central Texas Expressway, east of Fort Hood Street. This development zone consists of 65.76% residential uses and 34.24% commercial uses.
The current land use mix within this area comprises the following acreages and percentages, approximately:
District Acres Percentage
Special Districts 150.77 3.52%
Residential 2666.93 62.25%
Industrial 102.99 2.40%
Commercial 1312.54 30.63%
Agricultural 51.34 1.20%
Totals 4284.56 100.00%
Vacant Land 1175.75 27.44%
Water, Sewer and Drainage Services:
Provider: City of Killeen: Yes
Feasibility Study or Service Commitment: Water, wastewater, and drainage services are located within the City of Killeen municipal utility service area.
Water services are available for the properties via an existing 12” water transmission main located in an easement along the eastern property line of all tracts. An existing 6” water distribution main is located adjacent to Parcel No. 111425 in W. Elms Road.
Wastewater services are available for the Parcel Nos. 111425 and 240170 via an existing 6” wastewater main located in an easement along the southern property line of Parcel No. 111425.
No wastewater services are adjacent to Parcel No. 240169. A new wastewater main could be extended from an existing main located at the intersection of Sladecek Drive and Ronald Drive.
An existing curb inlet is located adjacent to Parcel No. 111425 in W. Elms Road. No existing stormwater infrastructure is adjacent to Parcel Nos. 240170 and 240169.
Transportation and Thoroughfare Plan:
Access to the properties is via W. Elms Road (110-foot-wide ROW) to the north and Sladecek Drive (50-foot-wide ROW) to the east of the subject properties. W. Elms Road is classified as a Minor Arterial in this area, and Sladecek Drive is classified as a local road in the currently adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
PARKS AND PROPOSED TRAIL PLAN:
There are no proposed parks or trails on the properties.
Environmental Assessment:
The property is in the Nolan Creek / Leon River Watershed. The property is located in Zone X (Outside the 0.2% Annual Change Flood Hazard), per FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps 48027C0260E and 48027C0280E with an effective date September 26, 2008.
There are no wetlands located on the property, as shown on the National Wetlands Inventory map. No visual evidence of other environmental impediments is apparent on the property at this time.
Public Notification:
Staff notified the owners of seventy-five (75) surrounding properties regarding this request.
As of the date of this staff report, staff has received one (1) response regarding this request, and no responses in support or opposition.
Staff Findings:
The applicant is actively pursuing the development of the subject property. The initial step in their process was the submission of a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment application, which has been completed and received approval from the City Council. The current request represents the second step in their development process. Staff has reviewed the proposed rezoning from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “B-4” (Business District) and recommends approval as presented.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This zoning request conforms to the City’s policy and procedures, as detailed in Chapter 31 of the Killeen Code of Ordinances.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This zoning request does not involve the expenditure of city funds. Public infrastructure is already in place for this property and is maintained by the City. Maintenance costs will continue for the life of the development.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is not applicable.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
This is not applicable.
If not, where will the money come from?
This is not applicable.
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
This is not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s request to rezone from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential) to “B-4” (Business District) as presented.
At their regular meeting on September 22, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the applicant’s request by a vote of 8 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by the Planning and Legal staff.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Maps
Site Photos
Minutes
Ordinance
Letter of Request
Response
Presentation