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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Richard and Cathryn Dadamo (Case #Z24-37) to rezone approximately 2.161 acres out of the J. Goslin Survey, Abstract No. 343, 4-10 from “A” (Agricultural District) to “A-R1” (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 945 Schrader Road, Killeen, Texas.
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DATE: March 4, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Interim Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Zoning Case #: Z24-37: “A” to “A-R1”
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: Richard and Cathryn Dadamo
Agent: N/A
Current Zoning: “A” (Agricultural District)
Proposed Zoning: “A-R1” (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District)
FLUM Designation: ‘Rural Estate’ (RE)
Growth Sector Designation: ‘Limited Growth’ (LG)
Summary of Request:
Richard and Cathryn Dadamo have submitted a request to rezone approximately 2.161 acres from “A” (Agricultural District) to “A-R1” (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District). The subject property is generally located at the terminus of Schrader Road, approximately 5,000 feet east of East Trimmier Road. If approved, the applicant intends to develop a single-family home on the property.
In accordance with Killeen Code of Ordinances Section 31-158(b), no structure shall be erected on any lot in the "A" (Agricultural) district if it is less than three acres in size. Because the property is less than three acres, in must be rezoned to “A-R1” (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District) in order for a home to be built on the property. The minimum lot size in “A-R1” is one acre.
Zoning/Plat Case History:
The subject property was annexed into the City limits on January 27, 2008, via Ordinance No. 07-112. The property was subsequently zoned “A” (Agricultural District) on November 25, 2008 via Ordinance No. 08-097. The property is currently unplatted.
Character of the Area:
North: Undeveloped property in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
South: Undeveloped property zoned “A” (Agricultural District)
East: Undeveloped property zoned “A” (Agricultural District)
West: Existing single-family home zoned “A-R1” (Agricultural Single-Family Residential District) and undeveloped property zoned “A” (Agricultural District)
Future Land Use Map Analysis:
This property is located within the ‘Limited Growth’ area on the Growth Sector Map and designated as ‘Rural Estate’ on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Killeen 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
The ‘Limited Growth’ sector includes areas within the farthest extents of the city limits. These are primarily large homesteads and farmland that have value as agricultural, natural habitat, or open space.
The ‘Rural Estate’ place type is characterized by large lots with single-family homes in rural settings away from the city center as well as public services. This type of development leaves surrounding open space and should involve minimal infrastructure investment. Opportunities for natural preserves should be explored when possible while determining the applicability of this place type. While almost exclusively single-family homes, development using this place type must accommodate for a lower level of service to guarantee fiscal productivity for the city. Large single-family lots with city-maintained roads, and the ongoing maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure simply do not produce enough value to cover their own expenses and should only be done with limited or no access to city services, and preferably with privately maintained roads. This place type encourages ten percent (10%) nonresidential and one hundred percent (100%) residential use mix.
The request supports or furthers the following Comprehensive Plan recommendation:
§ NH3 - Diversify Housing Mix (types and price points)
In areas outside the city limits and/or identified as rural estate place type, encourage preservation of existing homesteads and development of high-end rural estate style neighborhoods for those seeking rural style living and larger lots.
Staff finds that the applicant’s request is consistent with the Killeen 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Development Zone Analysis:
The subject property is located south of Chaparral Road and west of F.M. 3481 (Stillhouse Lake Road) and is not located within an identified Development Zone. The property is located south of Development Zone number 7.
Water, Sewer and Drainage Services:
Provider: City of Killeen
Within Service Area: Yes
Water services are available to the property via an existing 2” water line located in Schrader Road.
Wastewater services and stormwater infrastructure are not available to the property.
Transportation and Thoroughfare Plan:
Ingress and egress to the property is via an passage easement (Cause 249-484-C, 189th District Court, Bell County, Texas) that terminates at Schrader Road to the southwest of the parcel. Schrader Road is a 60-foot-wide right-of-way and is classified as a Local Street. Local traffic is not expected to change significantly with the proposed zoning change. However, a final determination will need to be made based on the final selected use of the property. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) will not be required.
PARKS AND PROPOSED TRAIL PLAN:
A Future Greenway Trail is proposed to be located on the north side of the property along Little Trimmier Creek. In accordance with Sec. 26-147(C)(4)(d): “When a parcel proposed for development abuts off-site floodplain which is identified as a priority trail corridor, the property owner/developer shall ensure connection to the off-site greenway trail corridor by dedicating one (1) or more 20-foot access easements which provide access to the property.” The requisite 20-foot access easement will be secured during the platting process.
Apart from the requirements noted above, development of the subject property is exempt from parkland dedication and development requirements in accordance with Sec. 26-129(B)(2), which exempts minor plats of existing lots.
Environmental Assessment:
The property is in the Stillhouse Hollow Lake - Lampasas River Watershed. Portions of the subject property are in Zone A and Zone AE (Special Flood Hazard Area) per FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map 48027C0295E with effective date September 26, 2008.
A Freshwater Emergent Wetland and Riverine (Little Trimmier Creek) area encroaches the northern portion of the property as identified on the National Wetlands Inventory maps. The property is in close proximity to Stillhouse Hollow Lake.
Public Notification:
Staff notified five (5) surrounding property owners regarding this request. Of those property owners notified, two (2) reside outside the 200-foot notification boundary required by the State but within the 400-foot notification boundary required by the Council, and three (3) live outside Killeen. As of the date of this staff report, staff has received one (1) written response in opposition to this request.
Staff Findings:
The surrounding area includes a mix of developed single-family residential and undeveloped land. 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 “A-R1” (Single-Family Residential District) as presented.
At their regular meeting on January 27, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request by a vote of 5 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
Presentation