07-18-13 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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#13-92000001 P&Z 07/18/13 Page 3of 5 The adjacent properties across the Spring Gully(B109-00-00) issingle- family residential,Pecan Crossing Subdivision.Other surrounding existing uses to the north are single-family residential(Spenwick), a manufactured housing park(Pecan Plantation), and a storage/warehouse facility at 3337 Canada Road.Across the street to the west is the City’s new Pecan Park along Canada Road. In addition to above land use elements,the following aspects shallbe considered for a rezone request: Ability of infrastructure to support the permitted use. Impact on the value and practicality of the surrounding land uses. Conformance of a zoning request with the land use plan. Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas. Suitability of the property for the uses which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, and adequacy of public facilities and services. The extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road. The extent to which the proposed use designation would create excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. Transportation –The tract in question will have access (60’ wide ingress/egress easement) along Canada Road running north and south between Spencer Highway and Fairmont parkway. There will be another point of entry/exit (25’ wide) to the south of the subject tract. The design of Canada Road improvement was completed in 2004. The rights-of-way for the proposed road improvement acquired and the utilities to serve this general area were designed given special consideration to the pipeline adjustments and power lines relocation.The bidding and construction of the road and utilities started in January 2005.The Canada Road improvement/widening project wascompleted in November, 2005. Portion of Genoa Red Bluff from Fairmont Parkway to Red Bluff Road is already opened for traffic. Traffic signalization is already in place and opened for traffic from Beltway 8to State Highway 225 via East Boulevard. Canada Road, an arterial with a 100’ ROW, may accommodate the additional traffic generated by futuredevelopments. In addition, Fairmont Parkway, a controlled access highway with a 250’ ROWmay also accommodate additional traffic generated by this development.