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Hold a public hearing on Zone Change Application, Z15-04 (Alta Vista Development), a request to rezone approximately 8.2 acres from “RSF-5” (Single-family residential with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet) and “OS” (Open Space) to “CG” (General Commercial), generally located north of Peach Street, south of Olive Street, east of Idaho Avenue and west of State Highway 3, with the approximate address being in the 2600 block of Highway 3 in League City, Texas (Director of Planning and Development)
Background:
A public hearing is required for this zone change application to the “CG” (General Commercial) zoning district.
Project Timeline:
June 12, 2007 - City Council approved abandonment of Dakota, Delaware and Hawaii Avenues between Olive and Peach Streets.
March 23, 2015 - Applicant submitted application to rezone 8.2 acre property for proposed development.
May 4, 2015 - Planning & Zoning Commission conducted hearing and made a recommendation to City Council.
May 26, 2015 - City Council scheduled to conduct public hearing and consider request on first reading.
Project Summary:
The subject property is currently zoned “RSF-5” (Single-family residential with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet). The Owner of this property proposes to construct a self-storage facility, approximately 62,000 square feet in size.
The intent of the “CG” (General Commercial) zoning district is for existing and future areas of larger-scaled pedestrian- and auto-oriented commercial development located on major arterial roadways for community-serving uses such as retail, services, office, auto-related businesses, restaurants and recreation and entertainment.
The Future Land Use Plan of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan identifies the subject property as “Enhanced Auto Dominant Commercial” and “Rural/Estate Residential.” Areas designated as “Enhanced Auto Dominant Residential” fully accommodates the automobile to the extent that front setbacks are typically deep to allow for p...
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