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HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Killeen Engineering & Surveying, LTD on behalf of John Helen Purser 1999 Trust and Gary W. Purser, Jr. (Case #Z24-24) to rezone approximately 21.77 acres, being a part of Lot 12 and all of Lots 11, 15, and 17, Block 1, Southwest Crossing Addition from “A” (Agricultural District) to “R-1” (Single Family Residential District). The subject properties are generally located northwest of Wells Fargo Drive between Trimmier Road and Turkey Trot Road, Killeen, Texas.
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DATE: October 22, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Zoning Case # 24-24: “A” (Agricultural District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: John Helen Purser 1999 Trust and Gary W. Purser, Jr.
Agent: Killeen Engineering & Surveying, LTD.
Current Zoning: “A” (Agricultural District)
Proposed Zoning: “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
FLUM Designation: ‘Residential Mix’ (RM)
Growth Sector Designation: ‘Controlled Growth’
Summary of Request:
Killeen Engineering & Surveying, LTD, on behalf of John Helen Purser 1999 Trust and Gary W. Purser, Jr., have submitted a request to rezone approximately 21.77 acres, being a part of Lot 12 and all of Lots 11, 15, and 17, Block 1, Southwest Crossing Addition from “A” (Agricultural District) to “R-1” (Single Family Residential District). If approved, the applicant intends to develop the property into approximately sixty-nine (69) single-family lots.
Zoning/Plat Case History:
The subject property was annexed into the City limits on January 13, 2008, via Ordinance No. 08-006 and subsequently zoned “A” (Agricultural) during the initial zoning via Ordinance No. 08-103. The property is currently platted as the remainder of Lot 12 and Lots 11, 15, and 17, Block 1, Southwest Crossing Addition.
Character of the Area:
North: Vacant property zoned “B-3” (Local Business District) and “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
South: Existing single-family residential development zoned “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
East: Vacant property zoned “A” (Agricultural District) and existing “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
West: Existing residential properties zoned Planned Unit Development PUD for “SF-2” (Single-Family Residential District)
Future Land Use Map Analysis:
This property is in the ‘Controlled Growth’ area on the Growth Sector Map. It is designated as ‘Residential Mix’ (RM) on the City of Killeen Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
The ‘Controlled Growth’ sector includes areas in the city limits and approved Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that have access to city infrastructure nearby. Development proposed in this sector will be evaluated for adherence to the Big Ideas and Recommendations of the plan, particularly those related to housing and neighborhood options, and improve Killeen's fiscal health and sustainability.
The request is consistent with the following Big Ideas of the 2022 Comprehensive Plan:
Big Idea 1: Resource stewardship and fiscally responsible growth ensure a more prosperous community for the long haul.
Big Idea 5: Neighborhoods, not subdivisions, make great places for everyone.
This ‘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:
§ LU1 - Use place types and complete neighborhoods as building blocks
§ NH4 - Build complete neighborhoods.
§ MC3 - Improve network connectivity.
Staff finds that the applicant’s request is consistent with the Killeen 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Development Zone Analysis:
This property is located within the City of Killeen Development Zone #6. This development zone is east of State Highway 195, north of Stagecoach, and south of Central Texas Expressway. The predominance of land uses in this zone are residential with nearly half of it being vacant or undeveloped land. This development zone consists of 65.77% residential uses and 34.23% commercial uses.
The current land use mix within this area comprises of the following acreages and percentages approximately:
District Acres Percentage
Special Districts 150.77 3.52%
Residential 2666.96 62.25%
Industrial 102.99 2.40%
Commercial 1312.54 30.63%
Agricultural 51.34 1.20%
Totals 4284.56 100.00%
Water, Sewer and Drainage Services:
Provider: City of Killeen
Within Service Area: Yes
Feasibility Study or Service Commitment: Water, sanitary sewer, and drainage services are located within the City of Killeen municipal utility service area and are available to the subject tracts. Water services are available via an existing 6” water line located Turkey Trot Road, an existing 12” water line located in Trimmier Road, and an existing 8” water line located in Wells Fargo Drive. Wastewater services are available via an existing 12” wastewater line located in Trimmier Road and via existing 8” and 12” wastewater lines crossing Lots 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, and 17. Storm sewer infrastructure is located in Trimmier Road. No water, wastewater, or drainage improvements are anticipated as a result of this zoning application.
Transportation and Thoroughfare Plan:
Ingress and egress to Lot 11, the remainder of Lot 12, and Lot 15 is via Trimmier Road to the west of the properties. Trimmier Road is a 90-foot wide right-of-way in this area and is classified as a Minor Arterial. Ingress and egress to Lot 17 is via Turkey Trot Road, which is a 60-foot wide right-of-way, classified as a local street. The current proposed lot layout does not warrant a traffic impact analysis. However, this may be reevaluated once a final lot count and layout is determined at the time of platting.
PARKS AND PROPOSED TRAIL PLAN:
There is a proposed trail located along the west side of the property. Parkland dedication or fees in-lieu-of parkland dedication and parkland development fees will be required for future development. A preliminary concept plan indicates that the developer intends to develop the property into approximately sixty-nine (69) single-family homes. Based on this number, the parkland dedication requirements would be as follows:
§ Parkland Dedication: 1.03 acres
§ Fees-In-Lieu of Parkland Dedication: $ 51,750
§ Park Development Fees: $ 31,050
Environmental Assessment:
The properties are in the Little Nolan Creek Watershed. Portions of Lots 12, 15, and 17 are located in Zone A of a FEMA regulated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), per FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map 48027C0290E with effective date September 26, 2008. Lot 11 is located in Zone X of the same FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map. Portions of Lots 12, 15, and 17 contain a Freshwater Pond and a Freshwater Emergent Wetland as identified on the National Wetlands Inventory maps.
Public Notification:
Staff notified ninety-nine (98) surrounding property owners regarding this request. Of those property owners, forty-nine (49) reside outside the 200-foot notification boundary required by the State, but within the 400-foot notification boundary required by the Council, and fourteen (14) live outside of the City of Killeen corporate limits. To date, staff has received one written response in opposition and no responses in favor of this request.
Staff Findings:
The subject property is currently vacant and zoned “A” (Agricultural District). The surrounding area includes developed single-family residential neighborhoods and some undeveloped residential properties. Staff finds that the applicant’s request is consistent with the policies and principles 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. However, subsequent development and dedication of public infrastructure will require maintenance funds over the life cycle of future 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 “A” (Agricultural) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) as presented.
Staff finds that the applicant’s request is consistent and compatible with the existing single-family land uses adjacent to the subject property.
At their regular meeting on September 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the applicant’s request 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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Minutes
Ordinance
Letter of Request
Response
Considerations
Presentation