To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Trish Sinel, Senior Planner
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a recommendation for a Zoning Change from Single-Family 36,000 square-foot lots or greater (SF-36) to Single-Family 10,000 square-foot lots or greater (SF-10) located approximately on 14.90-acres, legally described as Lot 1-Lot 68 in the Highland Terrace Mobile Home Park Subdivision, located on approximately 14.90-acres, legally described as Lot 1-Lot 68 in the Highland Terrace subdivision, located near the intersection of Knox Road and Hilltop Lane and legally addressed as 1700, 1701, 1704, 1705, 1708, 1709, 1712, 1713, 1716, 1717, 1720, 1721, 1724, 1728, 1732, 1733, 1736, 1740, 1744, 1748, 1752, 1756, 1760 Highland Drive West; 1704, 1705, 1708, 1709, 1712, 1713, 1716, 1717, 1720, 1724, 1725, 1728, 1729, 1732, 1733 Hilltop Lane; 1800, 1808, 1812, 1816, 1820, 1824, 1827, 1828, 1831, 1832, 1835, 1836, 1839, 1840, 1843, 1844, 1847, 1848, 1851, 1852, 1855, 1856, 1860 Highland Drive East; and 1200, 1228, and 1238 Knox Road. City of Keller, Applicant. (Z-21-0010).
Request:
Consider rezoning all 68 lots comprising the Highland Terrace Mobile Home Park subdivision from SF-36 to SF-10. If the FLUP amendment and Zoning Change Application are approved, the new zoning regulations would take precedence over the variances granted on June 1, 2021, except for those lots with building permits issued.
Why Action is Required:
Section 8.02 (D) of the UDC states changes and amendments to zoning ordinances and zoning maps may be approved as a measure necessary to the orderly development of the community by City Council after a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission (Commission).
Background:
• Highland Terrace Mobile Home Park was originally platted in 1970. This portion of the City was annexed into Keller in 1989 and zoned Single-Family 36,000 square-foot minimum lots (SF-36).
• The City Council approved three variances on June 1, 2021 for 21 of the 68 lots: increase minimum total lot coverage from 50% to 55%, increase the main structure lot coverage from 30% to 35%, and decrease the minimum main dwelling size from 2,400 square-feet to 2,000 square-feet.
• During the August 3, 2021 City Council work session, the Keller City Council directed Staff to apply for and submit, on its behalf, an application to bring forward a map amendment requesting a zoning change from Single-Family 36,000 square-foot lots (SF-36) to Single-Family 10,000 square-foot minimum lots (SF-10).
Current Zoning District:
Single-Family 36,000 square-feet or larger (SF-36)
Surrounding Zoning Districts:
North: SF-36 (36,000 square-feet or larger)
South: SF-36 (36,000 square-feet or larger)
West: PD-1420-SF-20 (Planned Development Single-Family 20,000 square-feet or larger)
East: SF-36 (36,000 square-feet or larger)
Proposed Zoning District:
Single-Family 10,000 square-foot lots or larger (SF-10)
Zoning Regulations:
|
Zoning Regulations |
Approved Variances |
SF-36 (current) |
SF-20 |
SF-15 |
SF-10 |
|
Front Setback |
NA |
35’ |
35’ |
30’ |
25’ |
|
Min. Dwelling Size |
2,000 |
2,400 sf |
2,200 sf |
2,000 sf |
1,600 sf |
|
Max. Main Building Coverage |
35% |
30% |
30% |
35% |
35% |
|
Max. Lot Coverage |
55% |
50% |
50% |
50% |
50% |
Citizen Input:
On August 13, 2021, the City mailed out 80 Letters of Notification for this public hearing to all property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject site. A public hearing notice sign was also posted on the site on August 13, 2021.
As of August 18, 2021, Staff has received 0 letters in support representing 0 lots and 3 letters in opposition representing 3 lots for an opposition rate of 3.2%password. Super Majority has not been invoked.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (D)(1)(e) of the UDC states that when considering a zoning change request, the planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall consider the following factors:
1) Whether the uses permitted by the proposed change will be appropriate in the immediate area concerned and their relationship to the general area and the City as a whole, and in compliance with the Future Land Use Plan.
2) Whether the proposed change is in accord with any existing or proposed plans for providing streets, water supply, sanitary sewers, and other utilities to the area, and shall note the findings.
3) The amount of vacant land currently classified for similar development in the vicinity and elsewhere in the City and any special circumstances which may make a substantial part of such vacant land unavailable for development.
4) The recent rate at which land is being developed in the same zoning classification as the request, particularly in the vicinity of the proposed change.
5) How other areas designated for similar development will be, or are unlikely to be, affected if the proposed amendment is approved.
6) Any other factors which will substantially affect the health, safety, morals, or general welfare.
Planning and Zoning Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering an zoning map amendment change:
- Recommend approval as submitted.
- Recommend a lower density of residential zoning than submitted.
- Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
- Recommend denial.
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, this application will be scheduled for City Council action on September 21, 2021.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps