06-20-13 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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#12-92000001 P&Z 6/20/13 Page 3of 3 concrete, curb, and gutters and will need to be extended to and through of the subject property. Utilities –Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. Provisions will have to be made to ensure that all on-site infrastructure or improvements canaccommodate the water and sanitary sewer needs of this development. Drainage -The storm water drainage issue will be reviewed with the site development plans.The property lies in Flood Zone “AE” with base flood elevation 13’. Re-development/Compatibility –Staff finds land use designation of Parks and Open Spaces and close proximity to the Little Cedar Bayou, park, hike and bike trailto the subject property that could be construed to present conflict with the applicant’s request for rezoning. A rezone of this tract will compromise the compatibility and will be critical for maintainingparks and open space, nature trail features of the surrounding properties. Redevelopment of the subject tract will cause removal of trees from heavily wooded area, which prompts toaddress tree protection both natural features preservationand protection of the adjacent natural area. Multi-Family (Density) -City’s Code of Ordinances allow 14 units per acre (Section 106-333, Table B, residential area requirements). Proposed eight 1- bedroom apartments on 0.52 acre tract do not comply with minimum site area per unit requirements. The applicant has to apply for a variance request for implementation of the layout plan. Conclusion/ Recommendations :Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change does not conform to the present zoning and uses of nearby properties. The tract in question is not suitable for the requested change to R-3. Development within the subject tract will impact the surrounding properties and may harm the value of nearby properties. Additionally, it will have a significant impact on traffic conditions, natural vegetation, and compromise natural park features. Staff recommends denial of the zone change request. Actions available to the Commission are listed below: Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request from R-1 to R-3. Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from R-1to R-3. Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.