Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Applicant/Owner: Charles Edwin Fry IV
Contact Info
(210) 363-5127 - greenhavenlandscape@gmail.com
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SUBJECT:
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Public hearing and recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed rezoning of approximately 0.83 acres consisting of Lot 21, Block 6, Rhine Terrace Subdivision, addressed at 1480 Post Road, from “C-1” Local Business District to “C-1B” General Business District. PZ19-0260
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Case No.: PZ19-0260
Council District: 5
Applicant and Charles Edwin Fry IV
Owner: 5662 Safari Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78132
(210) 363-5127 greenhavenlandscape@gmail.com
Staff Contact: Matthew Simmont
(830) 221-4058
msimmont@nbtexas.org
The subject property is located on the east side of Post Road near its intersection with Rhine Road. The 0.83-acre lot is currently developed with a landscape and irrigation business. The applicant is requesting the rezoning to allow for additional uses on the subject property.
General Information:
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
North - R-2/ Single-family residences
South - C-1/ Residential and undeveloped
East - C-1/ Undeveloped
West - Across Post Road, C-3/ Self-Storage, Warehousing
Determination Factors:
In making a decision on zoning, the following factors are to be considered:
§ Whether the permitted uses will be appropriate in the immediate area, and their relationship to the area and to the City as a whole (C-1B is intended to provide for a broad range of office, service and retail uses. The district should be at nodes located along or at the intersection of major collectors or thoroughfares to accommodate high traffic volumes generated by general commercial uses. The subject property is located on Post Road, a Minor Collector, which is intended to carry lower volumes of traffic generated by adjacent residential use. Protection measures are in place to require a residential buffer between the neighboring single-family residences and non-residential development.);
§ Whether the change is in accord with any existing or proposed public schools, streets, water supply, sanitary sewers, and other utilities to the area (The requested zoning should not conflict with existing and proposed schools. The adequacy of public facilities and utilities to serve the property is evaluated by each provider at the platting and permitting stages.);
§ How other areas designated for similar development will be affected (The proposed zoning could introduce undesirable businesses within close proximity of homes.);
§ Any other factors that will substantially affect the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare (There should be no other factors that will substantially affect the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. Drainage, utilities and traffic impact will be reviewed and addressed through the platting and permitting processes.); and
§ Whether the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (The subject property is located in the Oak Creek Sub Area, and near existing Market, Civic and Education Centers.)
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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City Plan/Council Priority: Envision New Braunfels |
Action 1.6: Incentivize infill development and redevelopment to take advantage of existing infrastructure. Action 3.3: Balance commercial centers with stable neighborhoods. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff acknowledges the property as it is situated is well suited for non-residential use but believes C-1A may be more appropriate due to the characteristics of the subject property and the proximity of the residential subdivision. C-1A zoning better meets Strategies/Actions of the Comprehensive Plan whereas C-1B is more appropriate at nodes with higher traffic volumes.
Notification:
Public hearing notices were sent to 13 owners of property within 200 feet of the request. The City has received one response (#1) in objection to the proposed rezoning.
Attachments:
1. Aerial Map
2. Land Use Maps (Zoning, Existing Land Use, Future Land Use Plan)
3. Notification List and Map
4. Sec. 3.4-13 C-1B