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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

07/23/2019

BACKGROUND

The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 0.60 acres of land from Single Family Residential District (R-2) to Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU).

The property is located at the Northeast Corner of the intersection of Main Street and Williams Street. The site has a residential structure, and vacant undeveloped area.

Public Hearing notice was published in the San Antonio Express News on July 8, 2019. Twenty three (23) public hearing notices were mailed to surrounding property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property on June 14, 2019 with a public hearing notice to be published in the “San Antonio Express” prior to the City Council public hearing. At the time of this staff report two (2) responses neutral to the request and one (1) response opposed have been received. Staff has received no responses in favor of the request.

The following resident spoke at the June 26, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing:

David Wissmann- 707 Main Street, Schertz
- Expressed concerns with parking along Main Street and parking for any development of the property. Additionally, Mr. Wissmann expressed concerns in relation to sewer availability.

GOAL

The proposed rezone is for approximately 0.60 acres of land from Single Family Residential District (R-2) to Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Williams Street.

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 Historic Downtown Schertz. The objectives for Historic Downtown Schertz are to leverage Schertz’s history and heritage to create a unique destination with local independent businesses, encouraging the use of existing buildings. The Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU) was created to help achieve these objectives. The Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU) is intended to provide a base zoning district to the area along Main Street. 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 and parking requirements are provided as part of this district due to physical constraints.

Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives: The proposed rezoning request is generally in conformance with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. In particular, the proposed zone change will provide for either single family or low intensity commercial occupancy.
Impact of Infrastructure: The proposed rezoning request should have a 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 Exiting and Potential Adjacent Land Uses: The subject property is currently surrounded by single family residential, and right-of-way. The Main Street Mixed-Use District (MSMU) will allow for either low intensity commercial or single-family residential, both of which are compatible with the adjacent land uses. Additionally, the proposed zoning is compatible with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

The rezoning request appears to have a minimal impact on the public infrastructure, facilities or services and is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and compatible with the surrounding land uses.

The applicant is proposing to rezone the property from the current Single Family Residential District (R-2) to Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU), to allow for single family residential or low intensity commercial land uses that are permitted in the Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU).

Based on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and surrounding land uses the Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) is the most appropriate zoning district for this tract of land. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning application as submitted.

FISCAL IMPACT

None.

RECOMMENDATION

The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 26, 2019 and offered a recommendation of approval by a 6-0 vote.

Based on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and surrounding land uses the Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) is the most appropriate zoning district for this tract of land. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning application as submitted.

Attachments
19-S-19
Aerial Map
Ord. 19-S-19 Exhibit A
Public Hearing Notice Map
Zoning Exhibit
Public Hearing Responses