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Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Tracy Epting on behalf of Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church Inc. (Case# Z25-15) to rezone approximately 0.52 acres, being Lots 23, 24, and 25; Block 12, out of the Marlboro Heights Revised Addition, from "R-1" (Single-Family Residential District) to "B-3" (Local Business District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 3103 and 3105 Longview Drive and 706 Rev R.A. Abercrombie Drive, Killeen, Texas.
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DATE: July 15, 2025
TO: Kent Cagel, City Manager
FROM: Wallis Meshier, Exec. Dir. Of Dev. Serv.
SUBJECT: Zoning Case # Z25-15: "R-1" to "B-3"
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Property Information:
Property Owner: Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church, Inc.
Agent: Tracy Epting
Current Zoning: "R-1" (Single-Family Residential District)
Proposed Zoning: "B-3" (Local Business District)
FLUM Designation: 'Residential Mix' (RM)
Growth Sector Designation: 'Neighborhood Infill'
Summary of Request:
Tracy Epting, on behalf of Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church, Inc., has submitted a permit for an accessory structure. Due to the proposed location of the structure, the required side yard setbacks in the R-1 zoning district would not permit an accessory structure to be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet from the side property line. This requirement stems from the code provisions applicable to nonresidential uses. While churches are permitted in residential zoning districts under the Code of Ordinances, they are still subject to all applicable area regulations, including setbacks. The proposed rezoning to B-3 would allow a reduced side yard setback from twenty-five (25) feet to ten (10) feet.
Per Sec. 31-188(2), "R-1" Area regulations: Side yard. No side yard for allowable nonresidential uses shall be less than twenty-five (25) feet.
Zoning/Plat Case History:
The subject property was annexed into the city limits on September 13, 1954. The property was subsequen...
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