Agenda No. 10.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | September 14, 2021 |
| Department: | Planning & Community Development |
| Subject: | Ordinance No. 21-S-36 - Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to rezone approximately 42 acres of land from General Business District (GB) and Manufacturing Light District (M-1) to General Business District-2 (GB-2) and Manufacturing Light District (M-1), generally located approximately 2,500 feet east from the intersection of Hubertus Road and IH-35, also known as Comal Property Identification Numbers 75290 and 75369, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. Final Reading (B. James/L. Wood/M. Harrison) |
BACKGROUND
Nine (9) public hearing notices were mailed to surrounding property owners within 200 feet of the subject property on August 13, 2021 and a public hearing notice was published in the "San Antonio Express" on August 20, 2021. At the time of this staff report we have received zero (0) responses in favor or opposed to the request.
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 25, 2021 and made a recommendation to the City Council to approved the proposed zone change by a 7-0 vote.
The City Council met on September 7, 2021 and recommended 5-1 to rezone the property to Planned Development District (PDD) with the base zoning of General Business District-2 (GB2) ). In zoning to the Planned Development District retrictions can be included to require the dock doors to be located at the back of the buildings, lock in the elevations and layout, ensure adequate landscaping and eliminate incompatible uses.
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 25, 2021 and made a recommendation to the City Council to approved the proposed zone change by a 7-0 vote.
The City Council met on September 7, 2021 and recommended 5-1 to rezone the property to Planned Development District (PDD) with the base zoning of General Business District-2 (GB2) ). In zoning to the Planned Development District retrictions can be included to require the dock doors to be located at the back of the buildings, lock in the elevations and layout, ensure adequate landscaping and eliminate incompatible uses.
GOAL
The project goal is to rezone the subject property office warehouse uses.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
It is the City's desire to promote safe, orderly, efficient development and ensure compliance with the City's vision of future growth.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
The proposed rezoning of the property to Planned Development District (PDD) with a base zoning district of General Business District-2 (GB2). The PDD requires the property develop generally per the site layout graphic, the elevations, provide larger trees and screen loading areas.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Ordinance 21-S-36.