PRESENTER: Presenter
Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding the proposed base rezoning of 2.62 acres out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract No. 1, being part of Lot 1B, Block 1, of East Hansmann Subdivision, from “APD” Agricultural/Pre-Development with Airport Hazard Overlay and “M-1” Light Industrial District with Airport Hazard Overlay to “M-1A” Light Industrial District Airport Hazard Overlay, currently addressed at 3206 IH 35 N.
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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Case No: |
PZ23-0133 |
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Applicant: |
Janet Reid 6040 Dutchmans Lane Louisville, KY, 40205 (214) 697-9771 | jreid@greenbergfarrow.com |
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Owner: |
A-L 95 Creekside Town Center, LP 8827 W Sam Houston Pkwy, N - #200 Houston, TX, 77040 (713) 899-9634 | MHarney@NewQuest.com |
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Staff Contact: |
Caitlin Garrigus (830) 221-4087 | cgarrigus@newbraunfels.gov |
The City Council held a public hearing on July 24, 2023, and unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance (7-0-0).
The subject property is 2.62 acres on the east side of IH-35 North, approximately .2 of a mile northeast of the intersection of IH-35 North and Creekside Way, and 270 feet northeast of Creekside Shopping Center. The applicant is requesting a change in the base zoning from “APD” Agricultural/Pre-Development and “M-1” Light Industrial District to “M-1A” Light Industrial District, retaining the Airport Hazard Overlay.
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
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North |
M-1 |
Open |
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South |
M-1A |
Industrial & Commercial |
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East |
APD & M-1A |
Open |
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West |
M-1A |
Industrial & Commercial |
ISSUE:
The applicant has indicated the purpose for the change in zoning is to allow for a full-service restaurant and commercial use. The applicant’s request would be consistent with the following actions from Envision New Braunfels:
• Action 1.3 Encourage balanced and fiscally responsible land use patterns.
• Action 1.5 Promote economic centers by ensuring adequate parking for people to visit businesses/restaurants/shops.
• Action 1.7 Target infrastructure investments to support a growing population in preferred locations.
• Action 1.8 Concentrate future investment in industrial and employment centers near existing and emerging hubs, such as the airport; and along existing high-capacity transportation networks, such as Interstate Highway 35.
• Action 3.1 Plan for healthy jobs/housing balance.
Future Land Use Plan: The subject property is located within the Oak Creek sub area, fronting along a Transitional Mixed-Use Corridor, and near existing market, medical and education centers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.
Mailed notification as required by state statute:
Public hearing notices were sent to owners of 3 properties within 200 feet of the request. To date, the city has received no responses.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 6, 2023, and recommended approval (9-0-0).
Resource Links:
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.4-1 (“APD” agricultural/pre-development district) of the City’s Code of Ordinances: <https://library.municode.com/tx/new_braunfels/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH144ZO_ARTIIIZODI_S144-3.4ZODIREPRZOSUJU221987>
• Chapter 144, Sec. 3.4-18 (“M-1A” light industrial district) of the City’s Code of Ordinances: <https://library.municode.com/tx/new_braunfels/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH144ZO_ARTIIIZODI_S144-3.4ZODIREPRZOSUJU221987>