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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Amr A. Abdelazeem, on behalf of Abdelazeem Family Revocable Trust, (Case# Z25-24) to rezone approximately 0.19 acres, being Lot 11, Block 1, out of the Bellaire Addition Section 1, from “B-1” (Professional Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 909 Bellaire Drive, Killeen, Texas.
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DATE: August 19, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Zoning Case# Z25-24: “B-1” to “R-1”
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: Abdelazeem Family Revocable Trust
Agent: Amr A. Abdelazeem
Current Zoning: “B-1” (Professional Business District)
Proposed Zoning: “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
FLUM Designation: ‘Residential Mix’ (RM)
Growth Sector Designation: ‘Neighborhood Infill’ (NI)
Development Zone: 3
Summary of Request:
Amr Abdelazeem has submitted a request to rezone the property located at 909 Bellaire Drive from “B-1” (Professional Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The property was rezoned by the applicant in 2016 from “R-1” to “B-1” for use as a commercial office (MakeenTech Engineers). At this time, the applicant intends to sell the property for use as a residence and wishes to rezone the property back to its original “R-1” designation.
Zoning/Plat Case History:
The property was annexed into the City of Killeen in 1962 and subsequently zoned “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). In 2016, the property was rezoned to “B-1” (Business District) via Ordinance No. 16-018.
Character of the Area:
North: Undeveloped commercial property zoned “B-2” (Local Retail District)
South: Existing single-family residence zoned “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
East: Former Clifton Park Elementary school zoned “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
West: Existing single-family residence zoned “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District)
Future Land Use Map Analysis:
The subject property is located within the ‘Neighborhood Infill’ (NI) area on the Growth Sector Map and designated ‘Residential Mix’ (RM) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Killeen 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
The ‘Neighborhood Infill’ area on the Growth Sector Map includes areas of the city that are already developed and have access to city services and infrastructure, but have vacant, underutilized, or poorly developed properties. Growth policies for this sector should encourage development or redevelopment of these properties with accessory dwelling units, smallplexes, and micro commercial that provides incremental increases in density. Development should match the existing character and improve walkable access to businesses and amenities for people living and working in the vicinity.
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 the following Comprehensive Plan recommendations:
§ LU2 - Improve the fiscal productivity of development.
§ LU3 - Encourage incremental evolution of neighborhoods.
The Killeen 2040 Comprehensive Plan promotes incremental redevelopment of properties that can add to a widespread improvement. Additionally, staff finds the proposed rezoning is consistent with the surrounding area, which consists of a mix of residential and commercial properties.
Development Zone Analysis:
These properties are located within the City of Killeen Development Zone #3. This development zone is between Interstate Highway 14 and Veterans Memorial Boulevard, east of Ford Hood Street. This development zone consists of 62.40% residential uses and 37.60% commercial uses.
The current land use mix within this area comprises of the following acreages and percentages, approximately:
District Acres Percentage
Special Districts 81.61 2.74%
Residential 1779.03 59.66%
Industrial 273.37 9.17%
Commercial 847.76 28.43%
Agricultural 0.00 0.00%
Totals 2981.78 100.00%
Vacant Property 716.18 24.02%
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.
Water services are available for the property via an existing 8” water distribution main located in Trimmier Road and via an existing 12” water transmission main located in Bellaire Drive.
Wastewater services are available via an existing 6” wastewater main located in a rear property line easement running parallel to Bellaire Drive.
There is no existing stormwater infrastructure adjacent to the property.
Transportation and Thoroughfare Plan:
Access to the property is via Bellaire Drive (60’ ROW) classified as a residential street and Trimmier Road (70’ ROW) classified as a Minor Arterial in the currently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
PARKS AND PROPOSED TRAIL PLAN:
There are no proposed parks or trails located on this site.
Environmental Assessment:
The property is in the Stillhouse Hollow Lake / Lampasas 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 Maps 48027C0260E and 48027C0275E with 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 property owners of thirty-six (36) surrounding properties regarding this request.
To date, staff has received one (1) written response in support of this request.
Two (2) citizens spoke in support of the request during the public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on July 14, 2025.
Staff Findings:
Staff finds that the proposed “R-1” zoning is consistent with the adjacent single-family development and compatible with the Future Land Use Map 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 subject property from “B-1” (Professional Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family 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-1” (Single-Family Residential District) designation by a vote of 6 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
The Planning and Legal staff have reviewed this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Maps
Site Photos
Minutes
Ordinance
Letter of Request
Response
Presentation