City Council May 14, 2013

Petition for Annexation• Consider a petition for possible annexation to the city

limits of certain properties situated southwest of San Angelo

• Area encompassing a 24.484 acre tract extending northwest from Mills Pass Drive, and located directly west of an 8.995 acre tract annexed to the City Limits on March 5, 2013 that comprises the proposed Prestonwood Addition, Section Two in the southwest part of the city

Intent & Background• No property is being annexed today or committed to be

annexed today• Approval would direct staff to begin looking into the

possibility of annexing the property

• Property is situated directly west of property annexed on March 5, 2013 to City Limits

Proposed Timetable• First public hearing – June 4, 2013

• Second Public hearing – June 18, 2013

• First reading and introduction of an ordinance annexing the property – July 16, 2013

• Second and final reading of an ordinance annexing the property – August 6, 2013

Zone ChangeZ13-11: Harold and Margaret Mueller• A request for a zone change from Ranch & Estate (R&E) to

Light Manufacturing (ML) to allow for various industrial activities, on the following property:

• 4017, 4085, 4089, 4091, 4093 and 4125 US Highway 67 Frontage, 3902, 3922 and 3970 Tractor Trail, and 3613, 3669 and 3745 Porter Henderson Drive; more specifically occupying the Paul Gregory Addition, Block 1, Lots 1-9 (a replat of Tract B in Section 1 and a replat of Tract C in Section 2) in northeast San Angelo.

• Six (6) notifications were sent; none received.

General Map

Site Map

Aerial Map

Vision Map

Looking Northeast at the Subject Property

Looking Southwest at the Subject Property

Looking East from the Subject Property

Staff Recommendation• Planning staff recommends modifying the proposed

zone change request from Light Manufacturing (MH) to Heavy Manufacturing (ML).

• Planning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote on April 15, 2013.

Criteria of Application• Compatible with Plans and Policies• Consistent with Zoning Ordinance• Compatible with Surrounding Area• Changed Condition• Effect on Natural Environment• Community Need• Development Patterns

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• Suitable for industrial development

• Isolated from development• Low impact on the environment / surrounding uses• Proximity to major thoroughfares / edge of city-limits• Serves a community need

• Lack of screening or separation;

• MH zoning allows for most intensive uses in the city;

• Issues with traffic circulation.

Historic Overlay Zone

Z 13-13: David and Pam Hilton• A request for a History Overlay Zone on the following

property:

• 525 Preusser Street, located at the southwest corner of Preusser Street and North Poe Street; more specifically occupying the Ellis Addition, Block 4, N 115' of Lots 1 & 2 and E 33.5' of Frary Addition, Block 19, Lot 6, in central San Angelo.

Twenty-five (25) notifications were sent; none were received.

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Aerial Map

Looking at the Subject Property from N Poe Street

Photographs of Subject PropertyLooking at the Subject Property from the

corner of N Poe and Preusser Streets

Photographs of Subject PropertyLooking West along Preusser Street

Photographs of Subject PropertyLooking North along N Poe Street

Photographs of Subject PropertyLooking East along Preusser Street

Recommendation• Planning staff recommends approving the proposed

Historic Overlay.

• Design and Historic Review Board recommends approval by 5-0 vote on April 18, 2013.

Criteria of Application1. Possesses significance in history, architecture,

archaeology, or culture;

2. Associated with historically significant events;

3. Associated with persons significant in our past;

4. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of the times;

5. Represents master work;

6. Represents a visual feature of the city;

7. Possesses highly artistic values;

8. Yields information important to our past.

History & Background• House was constructed in 1903;

• Reflective of two styles - Free Classic and Queen Anne Victorian– Steep hipped roof, front-facing gable, one story

porch that extends across two sides of the house– Decorative shingles, classical columns, Dentil

molding, and Palladian windows, and a complicated, asymmetrical shape

History & Background• Prevalent in late 1800s to early 1900s, far less

common today;

• The style flourished after the height of the Industrial Revolution;

• Victorians have quite distinctive architectural design, commonly referred as “fanciful” and “flamboyant” in nature;

• The two story structure, wood frame construction;

• It measures roughly 2,500 square feet in size, larger than many of the homes in the area;

History & Background• House is comprised 7 colors – to include vivid

Geranium Leaf green with white (trimming) and purple accents;

• Preusser Street was named after Mayor J. G. Preusser (1888 to 1891),12 years following the end of his term as mayor;

• Planned with wide curb-to-curb access (approximately 70 feet) the street provided sufficient maneuvering room for stagecoaches;

History & Background• The house was home to Professor Rogers William

Moore family– Teacher then principle, was a pioneering educator

who established a private school here in the city which operated from 1906 to 1917

– Miss L. B. Moore was a gifted pianist and taught lessons from the house

History & Background• Mainly traditional homes in the neighborhood;

• Other traditional homes are much smaller (usually a single story) and not as well-maintained;

• Inherent need to preserve these historic structures;

• Promote a greater sense of continuity and identity for the neighborhood;

History & Background• If approved, then any alteration, restoration or

rehabilitation of the building's exterior must have a "Certificate of Appropriateness" approved by the Design and Historic Review Board.

Vision Plan Amendment• Vision Plan Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the

following area of the City:

• Starting approximately 800 feet west from the intersection of Loop 306 and North Baze Street, thence in a northerly direction to FM 2105, and easterly through the city landfill and encompassing properties annexed in December of 2011, and city owned properties east of North US Highway 67 north and east of the current Industrial Park in the far northeast portion of San Angelo.

Notification is not required

General Map

OptionsThe City Council may: • Approve the proposed Vision Plan map amendments

as presented;

• Remand the Vision Plan map back to Planning Commission for further discussion; or

• Deny the proposed Vision Plan Map Amendment in its entirety or on a property by property basis

Staff Recommendation • Planning staff recommends approving the proposed

Vision Plan Map Amendment.

• Planning Commission recommended approval of the Amendment by a 6-0 vote on March 18, 2013

History and Background• Area annexed in December of 2011

• Several contrasting land uses • “Industrial” adjacent to “Neighborhood & Rural”

• Parcel by parcel analysis of the northeast region of town

• Proactive vs. reactive Planning• Avoiding issues before they happen

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Thoroughfare Plan Amendment• Amendment to Smith Boulevard & Paulann Boulevard

planned projections

• Northeastern city limits to San Angelo and nearby properties annexed in December of 2011.

Notification is not required

General Map

OptionsThe City Council may: • Approve proposed amendment to the planned future

projection, as recommended and presented by City Staff, MPO Policy Board, and Planning Commission on an attached map;

• Remand the matter back to the City Staff, MPO Policy Board, or Planning Commission with recommendations; or

• Deny any and all proposed amendments to these proposed collector street extensions.

Recommendation• City Staff recommends approval of this request

• On March 18, 2013 the Planning Commission recommended approval of this request by vote of 6-0

• On April 11, 2013 the MPO Policy board recommend approval of this request subject to modifications of FM 2105 and roadways east of current City Limits.

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History and Background• Area annexed in December of 2011;

• Thoroughfare plan designates streets and projections;

• Lack of a major east-west thoroughfare in the area• Paulann’s proposed extension fixes this problem

• Smith Boulevard’s planned projection bisects several large and inaccessible tracts of land

History and Background• East of N. 277 curvatures and designations of streets

is inappropriate

• Community opportunity to create linkages before properties become fully developed• Developers, landowners, and citizens can plan ahead

MPO Policy Board Discussion• Current efforts by TX DOT in area

• Planning efforts underway• Projections and extensions through City property need

more evaluation

• Extension of Paulann and Smith Boulevard now make the most sense

• Following map based on MPO Policy Board recommendation

Vision Plan Amendment• Proposed Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for

the following area of the City:

• Properties located south from the intersection of Grand Canal Road and US Highway 277, south to the City Limit Line, and properties located just east of the City Limits line, but outside the City Limits in southern San Angelo.

OptionsThe City Council may: • Approve the proposed Vision Plan map amendments

as presented;

• Remand the Vision Plan map back to Planning Commission for further discussion; or

• Deny the proposed Vision Plan Map Amendment in its entirety or on a property by property basis

Staff Recommendation • Planning staff recommends approving the proposed

Vision Plan Map Amendment.

• Planning Commission recommended approval of the Amendment by a 6-0 vote on April 15, 2013

Basis for Recommendation• Industrial Uses directly adjacent to Neighborhood

• No buffer or transition zone• Land uses at opposite ends of land use spectrum

• Proposal buffers and diversifies the area• Protects neighborhood moving forward• Calls for lower intensity uses

• Creates nodes of activities

Basis for Recommendation• Places a “Neighborhood Center” in an area that is

accessible to the neighborhood• Current location is not readily accessible given traffic

patterns

• Adds open space buffers and protection

Planned Development

PD 13-02: Luke Burnett• A request for approval of a zone change from Office Warehouse

(OW) to Planned Development (PD) to specifically allow for manufacturing & production as defined in Section 316.B of the Zoning Ordinance on the following property:

• 1245 Grand Canal Road, located approximately 500 feet east of the intersection of Grand Canal Road and Clarice Court. The property specifically occupies a proposed Second Replat of Sunset Ranch Estates, Section Two, Block Two, Lot 17B in southern San Angelo.

Eight (8) notifications sent, one returned in favor

Overview map

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Aerial photo

Looking southwest from subject property

Looking at subject property

Looking at remainder of property

OptionsIn considering this application, the Council may:

• Approve the proposed zone change; or

• Remand the application back to Planning Commission; or

• Approve subject to modification of proposed conditions; or

• Deny the proposed zone change

Staff Recommendation• City staff recommends approving the proposed zone

change, subject to conditions in draft ordinance

• Planning Commission recommended approval, subject to proposed conditions by a 6-0 vote on April 15, 2013

History & BackgroundGeneral Information• Area annexed in 1997, several heavy uses in place

• Residential areas established shortly after, expanding as recently as 2005 through re-subdivision

• Zoned Office Warehouse in 2007 from Office Commercial

• Houses, undeveloped property, and intense uses in area

Criteria for Approval• Compatible with Plans and Policies;• Consistent with Zoning Ordinance;• Compatible with Surrounding Area;• Changed Conditions;• Effect on Natural Environment;• Community Need; and• Development Patterns

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• PD zoning strictest possible

• Limitations on signage, hours, uses, storage & traffic

• Screening provides a transition into the neighborhood• Clear delineation of boundaries and transitions• Clustering of higher intensity uses can occur

• Highest and best use of the property

• ML zoning outright would not be appropriate for parcel

Conditions of Ordinance• Commercial traffic not to use Grand Canal west of

property

• Limited uses allowed on subject property;• Building materials processing and storage• No retail sales or customer site visits

• No pole signage or illuminated signage

• Limited hours of operation

Conditions of Ordinance• Stringent screening requirements

• Specific site management requirements• Lighting• Debris

• Subdivision must occur before zoning takes place• Lot dimensions may not change