12 - Zoning Change 3800 Block SW Loop 286 (2)

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Item No. 12 TO: Mayor & City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Carla Easton, PE, Engineering & Community Development Director SUBJECT: ZONING CHANGE — 3800 BLOCK SW LOOP 286 DATE: September 28, 2020 BACKGROUND: Skyler Burchinal is requesting a change in zoning from Agriculture District (A) to Neighborhood Services District (NS) for his property located in the 3800 Block of SW Loop 286 in order build a light retail development to include professional offices, retail stores, and multi- family apartments. The site is approximately 5.4 acres with 240 feet of loop frontage. STATUS OF ISSUE: The future land use plan recommends this site for retail use, primarily due to convenient access from Loop 286. Existing land uses in the area include single family residential to the north and west, with a church directly south and highway frontage on the east. The proposed development of offices along the frontage with medium density residential in the rear of the lot will provide an appropriate separation and transition between existing land uses. Utilities are not currently available to the lot, therefore extension of both water and sewer will be required with construction/platting process. Access will require a new driveway onto Loop 286, which will ultimately require TxDOT approval. Staff supports this zoning change request, as it is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the proposed development does not pose a disruption to the surrounding land uses. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of this zoning change. RECOMMENDATION: Approve of a zoning change from Agriculture (A) to Neighborhood Services (NS).