G-05-12-01-8B3 - 12/1/2005ORDINANCE NO. �- DS a "D l - 383
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE "NORTHEAST PLAN" FOR THE
CITY OF ROUND ROCK ADOPTED AUGUST 25, 2005, ORDINANCE
NO. G -05-08-25-12C2 TO ADD PHASE TWO OF THE "NORTHEAST
PLAN"; TO PROVIDE A GUIDE FOR DETERMINING THE
APPROPRIATE ZONING DESIGNATIONS IN NORTHEASTERN
ROUND ROCK; AND PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS, THAT:
I.
The Table of Contents for the "Northeast Plan" for the City of
Round Rock is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with
Exhibit A, City of Round Rock Northeast Plan Table of Contents,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
ordinance.
I.
Exhibit B is hereby adopted as Phase two of the "Northeast
Plan" of the City of Round Rock, Texas, providing a guide for
determining the appropriate zoning designations in Northeastern
Round Rock. Exhibit B is hereby referred to, adopted, and made a
part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance.
II.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this
ordinance shall not invalidate other sections or provisions
thereof.
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C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which
this Ordinance was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed,
considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
2005.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on reading this the
157 day of N •C I IYVi ,f')JA 1
_, 2005.
N W 9L'f, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secre ary
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NORTHEAST PLAN
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
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1.1 PURPOSE
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1.2 PLAN AREA
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1.3 PHASES
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CHAPTER 2: PHASE 1
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2.1
INTRODUCTION
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2.2
IH -35 FRONTAGE SOUTHERN SECTION
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2.3
IH -35 FRONTAGE NORTHERN SECTION)
2-3
2.4
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS
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2.5
ADDENDUM: LAND USE WEST OF IH -35
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2.6
SUMMARY
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CHAPTER 3: PHASE 2
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3.1 INTRODUCTION
3-1
3.2 PUBLIC FACILITIES
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3.3 MIXED LAND USE
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3.4 COMMERCIAL
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3.5 INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PARK
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3.6 RESIDENTIAL
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3.7 OPEN SPACE
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3.8 CHANDLER ROAD
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3.9 PUBLIC INPUT
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3.10 SUMMARY
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However, because of the influence of the commercial developments in
Phase 1, along with the new Higher Education Center and planned Seton
hospital at FM 1460 and Chandler Road, the character of this area is
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expected to shift to a more dynamic mix of public facilities, ccs ercl l
uses and higher density 'residential developments. Map 3,3, below,
depicts a number of significant projects Linder construction or in the
development process In Phases 1 and 2 that are` already influencing the
type of development aspected to occur in northeast Round Rock,
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With the establishment of the Higher Education Center (HEC), the type of
development at the intersection of Chandler Road and FM 1460 is
expected to be a mix of commercial and medium density residential uses.
In fact, the Avery family, who owns the land immediately surrounding
the HEC campus, is in the process of developing progressive design
standards and requirements that encourage pedestrian activity and an
integration of residential, commercial and office uses with linear parkland.
Because the exact location of these uses, some of which may be integrated
vertically, is unknown, the Northeast Plan recommends designating a
large area adjacent to the HEC as Mixed Land Use, a designation that
allows for greater flexibility in the specific siting of different uses. (See #2
in Map 3.5.)
This type of flexibility is also appropriate for a portion of the Teravista
Municipal Utility District (MUD) located at the northwest corner of
Chandler Road and FM 1460. Although the MUD encompasses over 1,000
acres on the north side of Chandler Road primarily devoted to residential
uses, the northwest corner of the intersection is reserved for retail, office,
multi -family or medical uses, or a combination thereof. (See #1 in Map
3.5.)
Similarly, the intersection of FM 1460 and Old Settlers Boulevard also has
the potential for a creative mix of uses. The zoning is already in place for
such a mix, with C-1 (General Commercial), C-2 (Local Commercial) and
MF (Multifamily) zoning all located at the northwest corner of the
intersection. (See Map 3.6.) Additional commercial and/or medium
density residential uses are also possible along Old Settlers Boulevard
west of the intersection, with lower density residential uses farther away
from the roadway, taking advantage of the natural amenity of the existing
pond. (See #3 in Map 3.5.)
Another unique set of parcels in Phase 2 that lends itself to a Mixed Land
Use designation is located on Sunrise Road. In addition to already having
a mix of commercial and residential zoning, the properties are separated
from the intersection of Sunrise Road and Old Settlers Boulevard by a
large multi -family tract, which would make a straight commercial
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Although the Mixed Land Use designation proposed in the Northeast
Plan will accommodate the majoriq7, of commercial development expected'
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C-1 (General Commercial) zoning is generally limited to the intersection of
two arterial roadways, as noted in the General Plan 2000. This type of
commercial zoning is fairly permissive and allows for commercial
development with a regional market. C-2 (Local Commercial) is intended
for a much smaller market, typically just nearby neighborhoods, and is
therefore permitted on smaller roadways closer to residential property.
Because of this close proximity, C-2 zoning includes very restrictive use
and design standards to ensure compatibility between the commercial
development and the adjacent residences.
While the clear distinction between these two commercial zoning districts
has been helpful in determining the appropriate location for C-1 and C-2
zoning, it has also made it difficult to site commercial developments that
are less intense than C-1 but more intense than C-2. In order to remedy
this problem, the Northeast Plan recommends the adoption of a new
limited commercial zoning district, C -1a (General Commercial — Limited).
This new district would be allowed closer to neighborhoods because it
would be more restrictive than C-1, but it would also allow a wider range
of uses than C-2 allows.
The following location criteria provide a practical guideline for
determining the appropriateness of the City's commercial zoning districts
(including the proposed C -1a district):
C-1: Generally located at the intersection of two arterial roadways.
C -1a: Generally located at the intersection of an arterial and a collector.
C-2: Generally located at the intersection of two collector roadways.
In addition to roadway considerations, other factors in determining the
appropriate commercial zoning for a proposed development include:
• The type of market the development will serve.
• The amount and nature of the traffic that the development will
generate.
• The zoning of nearby properties, especially residential properties.
It should also be noted that both C-2 and C -1a zoning may be appropriate
for areas designated for residential use on the Future Land Use Map,
provided the aforementioned criteria is met.
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3.6 Residential
As indicated in the sectors above, the Northeast Plan recommends
significant reduction in residentially designated areas in Phase ? in order
to accommodate of r uses, most notably Maxed lurid Use and Public
Facilities. The one exception is the recommended adit on of a residential
designation at Sunrise Road and Greenhill Drive. (See #1 in Map 3.9,
below.) This property is shown to be industrial in the General Plan 2000,
but currently is the site of an apartment complex, hicl is consistent with
the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning for the property. The
recommended residential designations are shown in Map 3.9, below.
Map; a9g Recommended Residential Laid Use Designationsfor Phase
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both a gateway to northeast Round Rock and an urban corridor in its own
right cannot be overstated. As illustrated in Map 3.3, Chandler Road will
be the primary access to virtually all of the influential developments in
northeast Round Rock. As such, the City and the development
community should consider enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the road
above and beyond what is currently required by ordinance. More
specifically, the Northeast Plan recommends the adoption of a special
overlay zoning district for the Chandler Road corridor that would require
higher development standards for landscaping, signage, parking, etc.
The changes recommended by the Northeast Plan are based on staff
analysis of a number of factors, including:
• City goals
• Present and future infrastructure
• Existing and proposed development
• Property owner input
Property owner input was solicited through a mailing to all property
owners in Phase 2 except for the single-family residents. The
recommendations put forth in the Northeast Plan account for the feedback
provided by these property owners. Only in a few instances was there a
disagreement between staffs recommendation and the property owner's
desires. In all three of these cases, the property owners were seeking a
commercial land use designation in locations that were deemed
inappropriate for commercial development based on the City's location
criteria and preferred development patterns, as specified in the General
Plan 2000, and based on the City's current land use needs.
In addition, public hearings were held at both the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council.
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DATE:
SUBJECT:
ITEM:
Department•
Staff Person:
Justification:
November 21, 2005
City Council Meeting - December 1, 2005
8.B.3. Consider an ordinance amending the Northeast Plan to include Phase 2.
(First Reading)
Planning and Community Development Department
Jim Stendebach, Director
As discussed at the August 25, 2005, City Council meeting, city staff has begun a four-phase
study of northeast Round Rock. The primary focus of this study (called the Northeast Plan) is to
examine the Future Land Use Map adopted with the General Plan 2000. The first phase, which
was adopted by City Council on August 25th, dealt primarily with property along the IH -35
frontage road.
Phase 2, which will be presented to the Council at the December 1St meeting, covers the area east
of Phase 1 as far as FM 1460. Staff is recommending some fairly significant changes to the
Future Land Use Map in this area. The adoption of these changes is addressed in a separate
agenda item specifically focused on the Future Land Use Map.
Rather than handing the actual map amendment, this agenda item addresses the rationale behind
the map amendment. More specifically, this ordinance will add a chapter on Phase 2 to the
Northeast Plan. This chapter explains why staff is proposing to amend the Future Land Use Map
in light of changing market conditions.
In addition to the proposed changes to the Future Land Use Map, the Northeast Plan also includes
a recommendation for a new commercial district to account for developments that are less
intense than C-1 (General Commercial) but more intense than C-2 (Local Commercial). This new
district will be called C -la (General Commercial - Limited) and is discussed in detail in a separate
agenda item.
Funding•
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Background Information:
On November 2, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rendered a favorable
recommendation to amend the Future Land Use Map of the General Plan as proposed in Phase 2
of the Northeast Plan.
Public Comment:
A public hearing was held at the November 2, 2005, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to
amend the Future Land Use Map of the General Plan as proposed in Phase 2 of the Northeast
Plan.