TITLE
HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by W.B.W. Land Investments, L.P. (Case #Z14-10) to rezone approximately 12.36 acres, being part of the Azra Webb Survey, Abstract No. 857, from A-R1 (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District) to SR-1 (Suburban Residential Single-Family District). The property is located on the north right-of-way of Stagecoach Road, west of Rein Drive, Killeen, Texas. (Tabled from April 22, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting and Requires ¾ Majority Vote for Approval)
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
ZONING CASE #Z14-10 A-R1 (AGRICULTURAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) to SR-1 (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Nature of the Request
W.B.W. Land Investments, L. P. has submitted this request to rezone approximately 12.36 acres, being part of the Azra Webb Survey, Abstract No. 857, from A-R1 (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District) to SR-1 (Suburban Residential Single-Family District). The property is located on the north right-of-way of Stagecoach Road, approximately 270 feet west of Rein Drive, Killeen, Texas.
SR-1 Use regulations:
Single-family detached dwellings
Any use permitted in Section 31-186 [1-13(b)]
Property Specifics
Applicant/Property Owner: W.B.W. Land Investments, L.P.
Property Location: The property is located on the north right-of-way of Stagecoach Road, approximately 270 feet west of Rein Drive, Killeen, Texas.
Legal Description: Part of the Azra Webb Survey, Abstract No. 857, Killeen, Texas.
Zoning/Plat Case History:
The property was annexed into the City of Killeen on May 1, 2004, per Ordinance #04-12.
The property was zoned A-R1 (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District) on April 26, 2005, per Ordinance #05-31.
The property has not been platted.
Character of the Area
Existing Land Uses(s) on the Property: None. The prevailing lot size of the Wagon Wheel and Stagecoach Road subdivision (immediately to the east) are of the larger lot variety.
Figure 1. Zoning Map
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Figure 2. Street Map
See Attachment
Historic Properties: None
Infrastructure and Community Facilities
Water, Sewer and Drainage Services:
Provider: City of Killeen.
Within Service Area: Yes.
Feasibility Study or Service Commitment: Water and sewer services are available to the subject tract. The developer would extend water and sewer infrastructure as part of the development of this property.
Transportation:
Existing Conditions: Stagecoach Road is classified as a 90 foot minor arterial on the City's Thoroughfare Plan.
Proposed Improvements: None as part of this project.
Projected Traffic Generation: Minimal.
Environmental Assessment
Topography: The natural elevation contours illustrates that the property is flat with adequate tree cover.
Regulated Floodplain/Floodway/Creek: This lot is not within any FEMA regulatory Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
Land Use Analysis
Land Use Plan: This area is designated as 'Suburban Residential' on the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
Plan Recommendation: The 'Suburban Residential' character encourages detached residential dwelling, planned developments to provide for other housing types (e.g., townhouse, patio) in a suburban character setting, public/institutional, parks and public spaces. The characteristics of this designation include:
Larger baseline minimum lot sizes to allow for larger front yard, building setbacks, and side yard separation
Less noticeable accommodation of vehicles
Encourages small lot sizes in exchange for greater open space set asides
Encourages conservation design or cluster development
Consistency: The applicant's zoning request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's FLUM.
Public Notification
The staff notified fort-eight (48) surrounding property owners within a 200 foot notification boundary regarding this request. Staff has received responses from multiple individuals. A total of 13 property owners within the 200' notification boundary have protested this zoning request; these have been included for your review. The 13 verified property owners represent 20.4% of the area of the lots immediately adjoining the area and within 200 feet of the area covered by the proposed chance. Therefore, the proposed change must receive the affirmative vote of a least three-fourths of all members of City Council to take effect.
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the SR-1 (Suburban Residential Single-Family District) zoning request by a vote of 6 to 0. The district is an appropriate zoning for this area as designated in the Comprehensive Plan. Some of the core differences between the SR-1 and R-1 zoning districts are the minimum lot size (8,400 sq. ft/ versus 6,000 sq. ft respectively) and minimum side yard setbacks (10' versus 7' respectively). As referenced in Chapter 7, Implementation, Page 7.2, of the Comprehensive Plan, these aforementioned zoning regulations are the basic "keys to ensuring that the form, character and quality of development reflect the City's Planning objectives."