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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Jason Jinks on behalf of Alejandro Gabriel Llorente Alvarado (Case# Z25-16) to rezone approximately 0.21 acres, being Lot, 1, Block 13 out of the Evening Hollow 3rd Extension Replat, from “B-1” (Professional Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 2018 Cedarhill Drive, Killeen, Texas.
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DATE: July 15, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Zoning Case # Z25-16: “B-1” to “R-3F”
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: Alejandro Gabriel Llorente Alvarado
Agent: Jason Jinks
Current Zoning: “B-1” (Professional Business District)
Proposed Zoning: “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District)
FLUM Designation: ‘Residential Mix’ (RM)
Growth Sector Designation: ‘Neighborhood Infill’
Summary of Request:
Alejandro Alvarado has submitted a request to change the zoning designation of 2018 Cedarhill Drive from “B-1” (Professional Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District) to align with the current and intended use of the property as a residential apartment building. This also aligns with the surrounding neighborhood character.
Zoning/Plat Case History:
The subject property was annexed into the City limits on September 9, 1962. Staff was unable to determine the date of the initial zoning of “R-3” (Multifamily Residential District). The property was subsequently rezoned from “R-3” (Multifamily Residential District) to “B-1” (Professional Business District) in 2019 via Ordinance 19-11. The property is currently platted as Lot 1, Block 13 out of the Evening Hollow 3rd Extension Replat.
Character of the Area:
North: Existing single-family home zoned “R-1X” (Single-Family Residential District)
South: Existing multifamily apartment zoned “R-3” (Multifamily Residential District)
East: Existing single-family home zoned “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
West: Existing commercial business zoned “B-3” (Local Business District)
Future Land Use Map Analysis:
This property is located within the ‘Neighborhood Infill’ area on the Growth Sector Map and designated as ‘Residential Mix’ on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the 2022 Comprehensive Plan.
Properties in the ‘Neighborhood Infill’ sector have existing development and full service, but are located in areas where additional population, higher development intensities, and integration of uses is desired. This sector is primarily located downtown and the neighborhoods immediately around it. Growth policies for this area should support infill, redevelopment, and infrastructure projects. These projects should accommodate more residents and small businesses while improving walkability.
The ‘Residential Mix’ place type creates neighborhoods built with a traditional walkable block/street grid network that allows a flexible mix of residential building typologies. Aside from large multiplex garden apartments, most housing types should be allowed here. This place type encourages most residential uses such as single-family detached, townhouses, small-plex (2-4 units), etc. This place type encourages a twenty-five percent (25%) nonresidential and ninety-five percent (95%) residential use mix.
The request supports or furthers the following Comprehensive Plan recommendations:
§ LU3 - Encourage incremental evolution of neighborhoods.
§ NH3 - Diversify housing mix.
The Comprehensive Plan promotes incremental redevelopment of properties in Killeen that can add to widespread improvement. The Comprehensive Plan explains that “allowing for more diverse housing, such as duplexes, would provide a major increase in tax revenue while also increasing the number of available housing units, which in turn serves to help the City remain as an affordable place to live” (pg. 51). The Comprehensive Plan highlights that housing types like duplexes have added benefits, such as affordability and fiscal sustainability for the community. Additionally, staff finds the proposed rezoning is consistent with the surrounding area, which consists of a mix of housing types.
Development Zone Analysis:
These properties are located within the City of Killeen Development Zone #2. This development zone is north of Veterans Memorial Boulevard and east of WS Young Drive. This development zone consists of 67.53% residential uses and 32.47% commercial uses.
The current land use mix within this area comprises of the following acreages and percentages approximately:
District Acreage Percent
Special Districts 88.35 1.96%
Residential 2960.10 65.57%
Industrial 990.19 21.93%
Commercial 467.44 10.35%
Agricultural 8.15 0.18%
Total 4514.24 100.00%
Vacant Land 1729.44 38.31%
Water, Sewer and Drainage Services:
Provider: City of Killeen
Within Service Area: Yes
Feasibility Study or Service Commitment: Water, wastewater, and drainage services are located within the City of Killeen municipal utility service area and are available to the subject tract.
Water services are available for the property via an existing 6” water distribution main located in Cedarhill Dr. Wastewater services are available for the property via an existing 6” wastewater main located in Cedarhill Dr.
There is no existing stormwater infrastructure adjacent to the property.
Transportation and Thoroughfare Plan:
Access to the property is via Cedarhill Dr. (60’ ROW), which is classified as a local road in the currently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
The current zoning classification for 2018 Cedarhill Dr. is “B-1” (Professional Business District). The current use is a Four-Plex Multi-Family residence. Based on the information in the 10th Edition of the ITA Trip Generation documents and the existing use of the property, approximately 30 Average Daily Trips are generated. Since there is no change in the existing use of the property associated with the zoning classification change, there will be no increase in the number of average daily trips generated. An individual traffic impact analysis is not required at this time. If the conditions or assumptions used in the development of the current Traffic Impact Determination change, a revised determination may be warranted at that time.
PARKS AND PROPOSED TRAIL PLAN:
There are no proposed parks or trails located on this site. Parkland dedication, fees in-lieu-of parkland dedication, and parkland development fees will not be required, as the property is already developed.
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 Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map 48027C0285E with effective date September 26, 2008.
The property is not impacted by any wetlands or riverine areas, as shown on the National Wetlands Inventory maps for the property. No visual evidence of other environmental impediments is apparent on the property at this time.
Public Notification:
Staff notified property owners of fifty-seven (57) surrounding properties regarding this request.
As of the date of this staff report, staff has received no written responses regarding this request.
Staff Findings:
The property was rezoned to “B-1” (Professional Business District) in 2019; however, the existing fourplex was never converted to a commercial use. The current request seeks to rezone the property from “B-1” (Professional Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District) to reflect both the current and intended use as a residential multifamily building. The proposed zoning is consistent with the character and land uses of the surrounding neighborhood, and staff finds that the applicant’s request is consistent with the recommendations of the Killeen 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
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 maintained by the City. Maintenance cost 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 the property from “B-1” (Professional Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District) as presented.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the applicant's request to change the zoning classification from “B-1” (Professional Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District) by a vote of 6 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by the Planning and Legal staff.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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Site Photos
Ordinance
Minutes
Letter of Request
Survey
Presentation