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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

09/14/2021

BACKGROUND

The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 0.4 acres of land from General Business District (GB) to Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (MSMU-ND). The property is vacant and located two hundred fifty feet (250') east from the intersection of Randolph Ave. and Main Street, more specifically known as 610 Main Street, Schertz, Texas.The Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (MSMU-ND) mirrors the Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU), allowing for both single-family residential uses and low intensity commercial uses. What sets the MSMU-ND zoning district apart is that it has reduced setbacks, parking requirements, along with reduced landscape buffers that were provided due to physcial constraints on existing properties.

Seventeen (17) public hearing notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners within two hundred feet (200') of the subject property on July 30, 2021, with a public hearing notice published in the "San Antonio Express" on Augsut 23, 2021. At the time of this staff report Staff has recevied zero (0) responses in favor and zero (0) responses opposed to the zoning request.

GOAL

The goal is to rezone the property from General Business District (GB) to Main Street Mixed-Use New Development (MSMU-ND).

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 Sector Plan amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) designates the subject property as part of the Historic Downtown Schertz. The objective for Historic Downtown Schertz is to leverage Schertz's history and heritage to create a unique destination with local independent businesses. The Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (MSMU-ND), was created to mirror the current zoning district of Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU) in order to encourage the mixture of existing buildings and new construction. In light of the history of the area and variety of land uses that exist, this zoning district allows for both single-family residential uses and low intensity commercial uses. Reduced setbacks, parking requirements, along with reduced landscape buffers are also provided due to the physical restraints of the existing property.

Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives: The proposed zone change to Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District(MSMU-ND) is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan as it mirrors the Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU), allowing for both single-family residential uses and low intensity commercial uses.
Impact of Infrastructure: The proposed rezoning request will have minimal impact on the existing water and wastewater systems.
Impact of Public Facilities/Services: The proposed rezoning request will have minimal impact on public services, such as schools, fire, police, parks, and sanitation services.
Compatibility with Existing and Potential Adjacent Land Uses: The subject property is currently surrounded by commercial businesses, right-of-way and single-family residential, which aligns with the Main Street Mixed-Use New Development District (MSMU-ND) zoning district as well as Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU).

FISCAL IMPACT

None

RECOMMENDATION

The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a pubic hearing on August 11, 2021, and offered a recommendation of approval with a 7-0 vote.
Staff supports the Commissions recommendation and recommends approval of the proposed rezoning from General Business District (GB) to General Business District-2 (GB2) as submitted.

Attachments
Ordinance 21-S-33
Aerial Map
Zoning Exhibit
Proposed Zoning Map