15 - Zoning Change from One-Family Dwelling and Commercial to Multiple-Family Dwelling - Block 266 Lot 3 - 1335 NE 20th Street - LCAD 18332

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Item No. 15 dA TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Andrew Mack, AICP SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the Walnut Creek Business Park, Inc. for a change in zoning from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 3 (SF -3) and Commercial District (C) to a Multiple -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (MF -2) in the City of Paris, Block 266, Lot 3, and the adjacent 60 ft. strip of land running between the Willshire Addition on the West and the Ella Kay Addition on the East, located at 1335 NE 20th Street, LCAD 18332. DATE: August 22, 2022 BACKGROUND The applicant seeks a change in zoning in order to construct market rate apartments on the property. The ability to provide for high density housing in this portion of the City is a very important accommodation to achieve the goal of more decent, safe and affordable housing opportunities in the community. The site is currently zoned predominantly Commercial reflective of the current use of the property as a driving range. However the land area is very well suited for higher density residential as a re -use of the golf driving range site which partially encompassing the subject area. As stated in the land use amendment, it provides for an effective transition from the lower land area along NE Loop 286 with highway oriented commercial development to the surrounding single-family residential neighborhoods. Additionally, the land area to the South across NE 201h St. contains a large area zoned for MF - 2 where the new Greenbrier Apartments are located. The access to the area along NE 201h Street provides for a higher volume of traffic due to its status as a TX DOT highway currently designated as a minor arterial in the City's Master Thoroughfare Plan. There is also sufficient water and sewer utility services available to the site to support high density residential. Substantial open space buffer yard area is also planned between the proposed multi -family site and the nearby single-family residences on both the East and West sides of the land area. At its 8/5/22 meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval. RECOMMENDATION Staff and P&Z recommends approval of rezoning from One -Family Dwelling District No. 3 (SF -3) and Commercial District (C) to a Multiple -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (MF -2).