City Council January 17, 2012 Planning

City CouncilJanuary 17, 2012

Zone Change

Z 11-19: Maranatha Church

• Z 11-19, a request for approval of a zone change from Two-Family Residential (RS-2) District to Low Rise Multi-family Residential (RM-1) District on the following property:

• 80 East 18th Street, on the northwest corner of East 18th Street and Henderson Street, specifically the Lasker Addition, Block 29, Lot 9, in north central San Angelo.

11 notifications were sent, 6 received in opposition

Zoning Map

Aerial Map

Map of notifications received if any

LOOKING NORTH AT SUBJECT PROPERTY

LOOKING NORTHEAST ACROSS HENDERSON – COMMERCIAL ZONING

LOOKING EAST ACROSS HENDERSON AT NEARBY CHURCH (NOT PROPONENT)

LOOKING SOUTH AT ADJACENT NEIGHBORHOOD FROM 18TH/HENDERSON

History & Background• Two-Family Residential (RS-2) District;

• Small vacant apartment buildings (2);

• Legal nonconformity has expired;

• North: RS-2 & CGWest: RS-2South: RS-2East: RS-2 & CG/CH

History & Background• E 18th & Henderson Streets are “local”;

• “Group living” not allowed in current zoning;

• Includes dormitories, boarding houses, assisted living facilities, group homes for disabled;

• Proposed zoning differences – increased FAR and minimum lot size – current structures meet both;

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• Fits with Vision Plan Map – “neighborhood”;

• Fits with Comp Plan principles:• “Neighborhoods, in order to be sustainable, should

have a diversity of residential products & affordability levels.”

• “Neighborhood connectivity” – proximity to major collector;

• “Promote better transition between commercial & residential”;

Analysis – Basis for RecommendationIn conforming to the Comprehensive Plan, this request meets the following criteria as outlined in ordinance:

• Reflects Development Patterns;• Meets Community Need;• Compatible with Plans & Policies;• Consistent with Zoning Ordinance;• Compatible with Surrounding Area.

Staff Recommendation• City staff recommends approving the zone change as

presented;

• Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 1;