TITLE
HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by John and Kimberly Anne Jones-Greenwalt (Case# Z16-23) to rezone approximately three (3) acres out of the J.S. Wilder Survey, Abstract No. 780, from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “A” (Agricultural District). The property is located at 2707 Polk Street, Killeen, Texas.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
ZONING CASE #Z16-23 “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
John and Kimberly Anne Jones-Greenwalt submit this request to rezone approximately three (3) acres out of the J. S. Wilder Survey, Abstract No. 780, from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “A” (Agricultural District). The property is located at 2707 Polk Street, Killeen, Texas.
A building or premises in a district "A" (Agricultural District) shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1) Stables, commercial or private
(2) Agricultural uses to include animal production, crop production, horticulture, and support housing
(3) Home occupations as permitted in district "R-1" (Single-Family Residential District)
(4) Agricultural single-family residential in accordance with division 3 of this article
(5) Accessory buildings customarily incident to the uses in this section
Property Specifics
Applicant/Property Owner: John and Kimberly Anne Jones-Greenwalt
Property Location: 2707 Polk Street, Killeen, Texas
Legal Description: J.S. Wilder Survey, Abstract No. 780
Zoning/ Plat Case History:
§ There is no recent zoning activity for this property.
§ The property has not been platted.
Character of the Area
Existing Land Use(s) on the Property: This property contains an existing single family residence. The surrounding community is characterized by large lot single-family housing and large homestead tracts.
Historic Properties: There are no historic structures on this property.
Figure 1. Location Map
See Attachment
Infrastructure and Community Facilities
Water, Sewer and Drainage Services:
Provider: City of Killeen
Within Service Area: Yes
Feasibility Study or Service Commitment: The extension of water and sewer is not required for this proposed use.
Transportation:
Existing conditions: Polk Street is characterized as a local street on the City’s adopted Thoroughfare Plan.
Proposed Improvements: There are no planned transportation improvements as part of this zoning request.
Projected Traffic Generation: There will be no increase in traffic as a result of this consideration.
Environmental Assessment
Topography/Regulated Floodplain/Floodway/Creek: This site ranges in elevation from 834’ to 842’ and does not lie within a FEMA regulatory Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
Land Use Analysis
Land Use Plan: The land is designated as ‘Estate’ on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Comprehensive Plan.
Plan Recommendation: The Comprehensive Plan allows the following development types within the ‘Estate’ designation: detached residential dwellings, public/institutional uses, and parks and public spaces.
Consistency: The applicant’s request is consistent with the FLUM.
Public Notification
The staff notified nine surrounding property owners regarding this request. Staff has received no protests.
Recommendation
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 8 to 0 for the applicant’s zoning request.