13 - ZONING CHANGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4100 S.E. LOOP 286

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Item No. 13 memorandum TO: City Council John Godwin, City Manager FROM: Shawn Napier, P.E., Director of Engineering, Planning & Development SUBJECT: ZONING CHANGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4100 S.E. LOOP 286 DATE: March 3, 2015 BACKGROUND: This application is for a public hearing to consider the petition of Don Howell for a change in zoning from a Neighborhood Service District (NS) to a Commercial District (C) on Lot 4A, City Block 354, being located at 4100 S.E. Loop 286. The applicant is the owner of the subject property. Mr. Howell was the only person to speak during the public hearing. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the zoning change on a 5 -0 vote. STATUS OF ISSUE: The city staff has determined the following findings: (A) Existing Land Use: Approximately 60% of the lot is covered by the 100 year flood plain and a power line along the western side of the property. A small house is located on the south side of the lot. (B) Existing Zoning of the Subject Property: This subject property is currently zoned Neighborhood Service District (NS). (C) Proposed Land Use for the Subject Property: The applicant wishes to develop the lot for commercial businesses. (D) Proposed Zoning of the Subject Property: The applicant is requesting Commercial Zoning on the property. (E) The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) within the Comprehensive Plan: The lot is recommended for Moderate — Density Residential (MDR) use (which is a two — family residential dwelling unit designation). (F) Factors City Staff Considered Regarding Its Recommendation: