Title
HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Kendra Crawford (Case #Z21-31) to rezone approximately 0.2 acres being Lot 3, Block 1, out of the Wanda Park Survey, from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-2” (Two Family Residential District). The property is located at 1902 Wood Avenue, Killeen, Texas.
SUMMARY
DATE: November 2, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Tony McIlwain, Exec. Dir. of Planning and Development Services
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE #Z21-31 “B-5” (Business District) to “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District)
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Summary of Request:
Kendra Crawford submitted a request to rezone approximately 0.2 acres being Lot 3, Block 1, out of the Wanda Park Survey, from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-2” (Two Family Residential District). If approved, the applicant intends to build a residential duplex.
Zoning / Plat Case History:
The property was platted as Lot 1, Block 3, Wanda Park Addition on August 16, 1951.
Character of the Area:
The surrounding area is made up of a mix of residential and commercial uses. Adjacent land uses are as follows:
§ North: Existing two-family residential property on the north side of Wood Avenue; zoned “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District)
§ East: Legal non-conforming two-family residential property zoned “B-5” (Business District)
§ South: Undeveloped commercial property zoned “B-5” (Business District)
§ West: Legal non-conforming two-family residential property zoned “B-5” (Business District)
Future Land Use Map Analysis:
This property is designated as ‘General Residential (GR) on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the Comprehensive Plan.
‘General Residential’ (GR) characteristics encompass most existing residential areas within Killeen. The 6,000 square foot minimum lot size in the predominant R-1 zoning district results in less openness and separation between dwellings compared to Suburban residential areas. ‘General Residential’ (GR) are typically auto-o...
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