13 - Zoning Amendment - B.D.T. Subdivision Block A Lot 2 behind 3850 Lamar Ave. from Agricultural to General Retail

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Item No. 13 TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: John Godwin, City Manager SUBJECT: ZONING CHANGE, LCAD PARCEL 21132 (BEHIND 3850 LAMAR) DATE: December 3, 2018 BACKGROUND: As you recall, George Fisher applied last month for a zoning change on a vacant 6.78 acre lot behind 3850 Lamar Avenue. The purpose of that request was to change the zoning from Agricultural to Commercial in order to sell the land to a prospective buyer. The specific use by the buyer was not indicated, but this site was not suitable for Commercial in our opinion, and the commission recommended denial 5-1 on November 5. STATUS OF ISSUE: Mr. Fisher withdrew his request, so it was not presented to the city council on November 12 as scheduled. Mr. Fisher also re-applied to change the zoning on the lot, this time requesting General Retail. Access to this site is limited, and would likely come from 3850 Lamar immediately to the north anyway, which is currently retail. GR is consistent with the recently amended Future Land Use Plan, and what staff suggested on November 5. The planning and zoning commission considered this matter on December 3, and recommended its approval by a 6-0 vote. The applicant's representative spoke in favor of the request; three citizens spoke in opposition. RECOMMENDATION: Approve a zoning change from Agricultural to General Retail.