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Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2015-36 amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 to rezone approximately 0.94 acres (Z15-15 Parkway Commons) from “OS-PUD” (Open Space with a Planned Unit Development Overlay) to “CM-PUD” (Mixed Use Commercial with a Planned Unit Development Overlay), legally described as the eastern approximately 118 feet of Abstract 32, Rafael Basquez Survey, Tract 4, generally located south of League City Parkway (SH 96), west of Seacrest Boulevard in League City, Texas - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development)
City Council approved first reading, 8-0-0 on September 22, 2015.
Background:
Approval of this item would rezone the 0.94 acre property from an open space district to a mixed use commercial district, which would permit the construction of parking for a commercial development.
Project Timeline:
February 3, 2011 - Master Plan approved for Hidden Lakes Master Plan.
July 16, 2015 - Applicant holds Pre-application meeting, no one was in attendance
July 20, 2015 - Applicant submits application to rezone 0.94 acre property for proposed development.
August 31, 2015 - Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval, 3-0-0 with 2 absent.
September 22, 2015 - City Council approved on first reading 8-0-0.
October 13, 2015 - Subject to approval on first reading, City Council to consider request on second reading.
Project Summary:
The applicant indicates the intent to develop the reminder of the property already zoned “CM-PUD” for a retail center. The “OS” zoned portion of the site is required to be rezoned to conform with the rest of the property as the applicant is planning on placing a portion of the retail center parking in the “OS” portion. The “OS” portion of the property contains a 140 foot Electrical Transmission Easement for Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP). An agreement between the property owner and TNMP will be required prior to any development of the easement area.
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