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G-06-10-26-12B7 - 10/26/2006ORDINANCE NO. L7' OW ' I Q4W ' Q 6 l 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 3 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: I. That 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 3 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 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are expressly repealed.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. 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 , 2006. READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on reading this the �lp day of 00±6AltA) ATTEST: Littu,,wyto , 2006. NY ! :..j'' E L Mayor C •f Round Rock, Texas CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secreta 2 Northeast Plan City of Round Rock, Texas EXHIBIT ',An CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1-1 1.1 PURPOSE 1-1 1.2 PLAN AREA 1-1 1.3 PHASES 1-2 CHAPTER 2: PHASE 1 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.2 IH -35 FRONTAGE SOUTHERN SECTION) 2.3 IH -35 FRONTAGE (NORTHERN SECTION) 2.4 FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS 2.5 ADDENDUM: LAND USE WEST OF IH -35 2.6 SUMMARY 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-10 CHAPTER 3: PHASE 2 3-1 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3-1 3.2 PUBLIC FACILITIES 3-3 3.3 MIXED LAND USE 3-5 3.4 COMMERCIAL 3-7 3.5 INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PARK 3-10 3.6 RESIDENTIAL 3-11 3.7 OPEN SPACE 3-12 3.8 CHANDLER ROAD 3-12 3.9 PUBLIC INPUT 3-13 3.10 SUMMARY 3-14 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10-26-06 SUPP CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN CHAPTER 4: PHASE 3 4-1 4.1 INTRODUCTION 4-1 4.2 UTILITIES 4-5 4.3 OPEN SPACE 4-7 4.4 MIXED LAND USE 4-8 4.5 BUSINESS PARK 4-11 4.6 INDUSTRIAL 4-13 4.7 COMMERCIAL 4-14 4.8 PUBLIC FACILITIES 4-16 4.9 RESIDENTIAL 4-17 4.10 PUBLIC INPUT 4-19 4.11 SUMMARY 4-19 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10-26-06 SuPP CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Phase 3: FM 1460 to CR 110 4.1 Introduction Map 4.1: Northeast Plan Phases PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 1 EXHIBIT IIBn 10-26-06 Supp 4-1 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Phase 3 includes the area roughly bounded by FM 1460 on the west, the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary on the north, CR 110 on the east, and Brushy Creek on the south. (See Map 4.1.) The City's Future Land Use Map adopted with the General Plan 2000 designates most of this area for residential uses, with some commercial, business park and industrial uses called for along U.S. Hwy. 79. (See Map 4.2.) Map 4.2: Phase 3 Future Land Use Designations, General Plan 2000 • Phase Boundary Lines ▪ Open Space • Residential • Mixed Land Use ▪ Commercial ▪ Business Park ▪ Industrial With the continued expansion of the utility and transportation networks in northeast Round Rock, including the extension of University PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-2 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Boulevard, the construction of Arterial A and the potential for a commuter rail line along the former MoKan right-of-way (as shown in Map 4.3), Phase 3 is poised for a transformation from a primarily rural area to an active mix of non-residential and residential uses. With two large Municipal Utility Districts (MUD's) under construction along CR 110 (as shown in Map 4.4), the area will see a dramatic increase in housing which will spur commercial development to serve these neighborhoods. (The MUD's alone will contain nearly 4,200 residential units.) Map 4.3: Future Transportation Improvements (approximate locations) 1!`:�•�,,� ialzl U Phase Boundary Lines 1. Potential Commuter Rail Line (former MoKan right-of-way) 2. Future Arterial "A" 3. Future University Blvd. extension 4. Future CR 117 & CR 122 re -alignment 5. Future improvements to Kiphen Road 6. Future SH 130 PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-3 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Map 4.4: New Municipal Utility Districts in Northeast Round Rock O Phase Boundary Lines _ Paloma Lake MUD Sienna MUD In addition to the more conventional style of development envisioned for the MUD's, the higher density mixed-use development soon to be developed west of FM 1460 (as discussed in Phase 2) is expected to continue east of FM 1460 as well. In anticipation of this development, the Northeast Plan recommends that the Future Land Use Map be revised to show an increase in Mixed Land Use, Business Park, Industrial and Commercial uses and a reduction in Residential uses, as discussed in the following sections. (Please note that the location of the rail line shown on the following maps is purely speculative and is not representative of any final decisions made by the City of Round Rock or other relevant transportation authority. It is PHASE 3: FM 1460 To CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-4 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN included in this discussion solely for the purpose of providing further context to the land use recommendations contained herein.) 4.2 Utilities Before discussing possible land uses in Phase 3, it is important to recognize the constraints limiting the development potential of northeast Round Rock. Chief among these is the availability of water and wastewater. While the City is currently expanding wastewater lines in the McNutt and Chandler Creek drainage basins (see Map 4.5.), the timing and extent of these improvements is dependent on the timing and extent of development in these basins. In other words, expansion of the City's wastewater service in the northeast will be driven primarily by the needs and the funding of the development community. Map 4.5: Wastewater Service Basins O Phase Boundary Lines McNutt Chandler Creek Brushy Creek PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-5 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Similarly, water line improvements in the northeast will be directly related to the pace of development. It will also be related to negotiations between the City and Jonah Water Supply Corporation. As shown in Map 4.6, a large portion of the undeveloped northeast is within the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) service area of Jonah W.S.C. Resolving the potential conflict between Jonah's existing CCN and the City of Round Rock's continued expansion into the northeast will be critical to both the timing and nature of development in northeast Round Rock. Map 4.6: Water Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Boundaries 11 45,1 U Phase Boundary Lines City of Round Rock Jonah Water Supply Corp. City of Georgetown Manville WSC PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-6 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN 4.3 Open Space Another potential constraint to development is the natural environment. While northeast Round Rock is free from significant obstacles related to habitat and topography, there is still a considerable amount of floodplain to contend with. In the General Plan 2000, the floodplain was combined with the City's parkland to create a layer designated as Open Space. The Northeast Plan recommends that this designation remain on the plan generally as adopted by the General Plan 2000, with some modifications to the boundary of the flood plain based on updated data. Map 4.7 shows the land area designated as Open Space. Map 4.7: Recommended Open Space Designations for Phase 3 Although open space and parkland may be dedicated by different projects in a variety of locations and zoning districts, the assumption is that this land will remain as open space in some form in order to accommodate the flood plain regardless of the actual zoning. Far from simply being a PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-7 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN limitation to development, land designated as Open Space can serve both as a buffer between various land uses and as an amenity to residential and non-residential development. With the increased urbanization of southern Williamson County, it is becoming increasingly important to preserve flood plains in their natural state. Many areas include wide segments of flood plain that provide important natural storage areas for storm runoff. These natural riparian areas also provide some of the only significant forested areas in the northeast portion of the City, and their retention will be critical in maintaining the quality of life necessary to attract significant employers to the City. 4.4 Mixed Land Use The primary catalyst for growth in Phase 3 is the development along University Boulevard near FM 1460. As discussed in Phase 2, the Higher Education Center (HEC) and Seton Hospital will serve as the anchor to a large mixed-use development planned for the Avery property, which wraps around these facilities to the west and south. This type of development, which includes commercial, office and/or residential uses, is expected to continue on a portion of the Avery property east of FM 1460 as well. (See #1 in Map 4.8.) This area also has the potential for larger office parks, such as a research and development campus. While this type of use would ordinarily fall under a business park designation, the nature of development envisioned for the Avery property will emphasize an integration of uses that will place residential and commercial uses in close proximity with any major employers that locate in the area. In allowing that integration through a Mixed Land Use designation, the Northeast Plan recommends that business park developments in this area be regulated through a Planned Unit Development to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses and to preclude warehouse and outdoor storage uses from being included with any business park development. PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-8 CITY OF ROUND ROCK Map 4.8: Recommended Mixed Land Use Designations NORTHEAST PLAN 010, Phase Boundary Lines • Open Space ® Mixed Land Use 1. Avery property 2. Wallin property 3. FM 1460 and University Blvd. 4. Nelson property 5. U.S. Hwy. 79 and CR 110 6. Arterial "A" and Brushy Creek Although farther removed from the HEC and Seton Hospital, the Wallin property directly south of the Avery property is also expected to develop in a similar manner as a natural extension of medium to high density development on the Avery property. (See #2 in Map 4.8.) Similarly, the property at the northeast corner of the intersection of FM 1460 and University Boulevard has the potential to be developed with a mix of uses, with commercial uses on the hard corner and offices and mid to high density residential uses farther removed. (See #3 in Map 4.8.) PHASE 3: FM 1460 To CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-9 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Notably, the southeast corner of FM 1460 and University Boulevard is not shown as Mixed Land Use. (See #4 in Map 4.8.) Although this area is a likely candidate for high density mixed-use development because of its proximity to the HEC and Seton hospital, similar to the west side of FM 1460, the owner of this property (the Nelson family) has requested that the property retain its residential designation rather than open it up for different types of development at this time. Another intersection with potential for mixed-use development is just north of U.S. Hwy. 79 on both sides of CR 110. (See #5 in Map 4.8.) While portions of this area will undoubtedly be developed for residential use, there will most likely be some level of commercial and/or office use 011 the hard comers. The Mixed Land Use designation will allow this area to respond to the market as appropriate. One final area shown as Mixed Land Use in Phase 3 is centered on the future Arterial "A" between U.S. Hwy. 79 and Brushy Creek. (See #6 on Map 4.8.) While the presence of the railroad tracks on the south side of U.S. Hwy. 79 will continue to limit commercial and residential opportunities close to the highway, the construction of Arterial "A" will provide the property farther away from the highway with access to both U.S. Hwy. 79 and SH 45, making the area more attractive for commercial and higher intensity residential use. In addition to providing access, the construction of Arterial "A" will also create potential commercial nodes at intersections with future east -west collector roadways that will run parallel with the highway. Rather than designate these nodes for straight commercial use, the Northeast Plan recommends the Mixed Land Use designation to allow for high density residential uses to be combined with these commercial opportunities. Because business park uses are expected to be developed nearby and because of the proximity to the railroad, single-family residences are not appropriate for this area. Higher density residential development along Brushy Creek, on the other hand, will not only be more compatible with these non-residential uses, but it will also allow for more flexibility in how Brushy Creek is incorporated into the development. A Mixed Land Use designation should encourage a creative combination of commercial, office and high density residential uses that is compatible with the adjacent uses and that takes full advantage of the commercial intersections and the natural greenspace along Brushy Creek. It should also be noted PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-10 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN that the historic Reid and Telander homes are located in this area and will need to be preserved and incorporated into any development that occurs around them. In total, the Northeast Plan recommends approximately 760 acres of land to be designated as Mixed Land Use. 4.5 Business Park Besides the addition of Mixed Land Use areas to the map, the other significant change in Phase 3 is the increased acreage designated as Business Park. While the amendments to the Future Land Use Map made in Phases 1 and 2 were necessary to account for changes in the market, the shift to more Commercial and Mixed Land Use designations in these phases was made at the expense of Industrial and Business Park designations. In all, roughly 860 acres of Industrial and Business Park designations were removed from the Future Land Use Map. With the areas along IH -35 no longer appropriate for industrial and business park uses, the City is now looking to the large undeveloped tracts of land in the northeast as potential locations for significant employers. With easy access to FM 1460, University Boulevard and the possible commuter rail line, the area marked as #1 on Map 4.9 is in a prime location for business park development. The proximity to the Higher Education Center, Seton Hospital and related future high density mixed-use development also contributes to the viability of this area as a successful high quality business park. Another potential business park site is located along the east side of CR 122 north of U.S. Hwy. 79. (See #2 on Map 4.9.) While this area already has some industrial -type uses (such as self -storage facilities), the Business Park designation is intended to steer development away from industrial use and more towards research and development and office campus projects. Given the proximity to Old Settlers Park and single-family residences, it is important to ensure that non-residential uses include appropriate compatibility standards. These standards, as well as limits on permitted uses (to avoid industrial manufacturing and distribution centers), will require the use of Planned Unit Development zoning, or at PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-11 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN the very least, the inclusion of transitional zoning such as OF (Office) in conjunction with BP (Business Park). Map 4.9: Recommended Business Park Land Use Designations for Phase 3 n Phase Boundary Lines 1. FM 1460 and University Blvd. 2. CR 122 (east side) 3. U.S. Hwy. 79 (east of CR 122) 4. U.S. Hwy. 79 (west of CR 122) South of this location, on the south side of U.S. Hwy. 79 between CR 122 and CR 110, is another potential business park site. (See #3 on Map 4.9.) With railroad tracks that run parallel to U.S. Hwy. 79 effectively limiting access to the site, commercial and residential uses would not be appropriate for this location. Business park uses, on the other hand, have a different traffic pattern that would be less affected by the railroad tracks. In addition, land to the east in the Hutto extraterritorial jurisdiction is slated for business park uses. For similar reasons, a large area south of U.S. Hwy. 79 across from Old Settlers Park (#4 on Map 4.9) is also recommended for business park use. PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-12 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Although the eventual construction of Arterial "A" will help open up a portion of this area to commercial and/or high density residential opportunities (as discussed in the section on Mixed Land Use), the property fronting U.S. Hwy. 79 will still have to contend with the railroad tracks, making it more suitable for business park uses. The eastern end of this area is also recommended for business park uses on account of the proximity to the existing LCRA wastewater treatment plant. (See #1 on Map 4.10.) It should also be noted that the historic Reid and Telander homes are located in this area and will need to be preserved and incorporated into any development that occurs around them. Combined, these four sites amount to over 800 acres of business park use. If market demands require additional large scale business park developments, the land abutting University Boulevard east of FM 1460 is well-suited for this type of use, provided adequate compatibility with adjacent residences is accounted for, potentially through the use of a PUD. 4.6 Industrial The only current Industrial designation in Phase 3, the area south of U.S. Hwy. 79 just east of the Dell Diamond, is recommended to retain its designation. (See #1 on Map 4.10.) This area is home to the LCRA wastewater treatment plant and therefore will remain a major utility use. In addition, approximately 60 acres southeast of the intersection of FM 1460 and Old Settlers Boulevard will also receive an industrial designation. (See #2 on Map 4.10.) This designation is based primarily on the existing industrial uses, but it will also allow the undeveloped parcels to be developed in a similar manner. The Northeast Plan calls for a total of approximately 160 acres of industrial land use. PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-13 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Map 4.10: Recommended Industrial Land Use Designations for Phase 3 �n.a!11/J — IIn:7: �= :31I111U11I1IL�uiiihui7 �*ra1I1I11I1p11-we -v ••.. h-N1I111II1111.1 i: `11I111IIi==4,11. yis ► �`►i 0aAliN1111114 -. RYPre, 1.10111114 1fIN111111\ i' •'�� r�f:� o Phase Boundary Lines Open Space • Industrial 1. LCRA 2. FM 1460 and Old Settlers Blvd. 4.7 Commercial In anticipation of the expanded transportation network, the Northeast Plan recommends designating commercial nodes at certain key intersections along University Boulevard, Arterial A, CR 112 and CR 110. (See #1 through #5 on Map 4.11.) With two large Municipal Utility Districts (MUD's) soon to be developed in northeast Round Rock (as shown in Map 4.11), the market for these commercial nodes is already on its way. And because this market is expected to be generated from more conventional subdivisions, i.e. single-family homes and apartment complexes similar to what is proposed for the MUD's, a straight Commercial designation is recommended rather than Mixed Land Use. PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-14 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN The existing Commercial designations along U.S. Hwy. 79 will remain as shown in the General Plan 2000. In addition, the existing Commercial designation at the southeast corner of FM 1460 and Kiphen Road (#6 in Map 4.11) will also remain unchanged. Because this property is located adjacent to an industrial area, mixed use development is not expected at this location. Approximately 350 acres of land is recommended for a Commercial designation in the Northeast Plan. Map 4.11: Recommended Commercial Land Use Designations for Phase 3 wP--•"111w\•••:•w 011 1600 t Phase Boundary Lines Paloma Lake MUD Ej Sienna MUD II Open Space II Commercial 1. University Blvd. and Future Arterial A 2. University Blvd. and CR 110 3. CR 110 and CR 112 4. CR 110 and CR 109 5. CR 112 and Future Arterial A 6. FM 1460 and Kiphen Rd. PHASE 3: FM 1460 To CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-15 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN 4.8 Public Facilities While Phase 3 is primarily served by the Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD), it also includes portions of the Georgetown and Hutto Independent School Districts. (See Map 4.12.) However, the only two school sites in Phase 3 are both in the RRISD. As shown in Map 4.13, these sites are located adjacent to Old Settlers Park in the Ryan's Crossing subdivision (#2 on Map 4.13) and in the Paloma Lake Municipal Utility District (#3 on Map 4.13). The only other Public Facilities designation in Phase 3 is the existing utility facility near FM 1460 and Kiphen Road (#1 on Map 4.13). Map 4.12: School Districts O Phase Boundary Lines Round Rock ISD Hutto ISD Georgetown ISD PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-16 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Map 4.13: Recommended Public Facilities Land Use Designations for Phase 3 U Phase Boundary Lines Round Rock ISD Hutto ISD 1. Utility Facility 2. Ryan's Crossing School Site 3. Paloma MUD School Site 4.9 Residential Although the previous sections recommend that a considerable amount of residentially designated land be changed to other uses, most notably Mixed Land Use and Business Park, the majority of Phase 3 will still retain a Residential designation, as shown in Map 4.14. This designation includes single-family, two-family and multi -family housing, as well as limited less intense non-residential uses such as office and local commercial to serve local residential markets. PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-17 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Map 4.14: Recommended Residential Designations for Phase 3 o Phase Boundary Lines • Open Space 0 Residential For property along University Boulevard, the Residential designation should not include lower density residential uses, but rather should be limited to medium to high density residential, office or local commercial uses. The property along University Boulevard also has the potential for large scale business park developments, provided adequate compatibility with adjacent residences is accounted for, potentially through the use of a PUD. Because some of the properties included in this area have existing non- residential development, Planned Unit Development zoning may need to be employed for these properties to ensure compatibility with adjacent residential development while at the same time accounting for the existing non-residential uses. PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-18 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN 4.10 Public Input 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 three mailings to all property owners of ten acres or more in Phase 3. The recommendations put forth in the Northeast Plan account for the feedback provided by these property owners. Only in one instance was there a disagreement between staff's recommendation and the property owner's desires. One of the property owners south of U.S. 79 and north of Brushy Creek (in the area designated as #6 on Map 4.8) wanted the Mixed Use designation to include single- family residential use, whereas the City recommended multi -family or townhouse residential uses only, as explained in Section 4.4. In addition to the mailings, public hearings were held at both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. 4.11 Summary With the continued expansion of the utility and transportation networks in northeast Round Rock, as well the addition of two large Municipal Utility Districts, Phase 3 will soon be transformed from a primarily rural area to an active mix of non-residential and residential uses. In anticipation of this development, the Northeast Plan recommends that the Future Land Use Map be revised to show an increase in Mixed Land Use, Business Park, Industrial and Commercial uses and a reduction in Residential uses, as shown in Map 4.15. PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-19 CITY OF ROUND ROCK NORTHEAST PLAN Map 4.15: Recommended Phase 3 Future Land Use Designations loNIUili *** VIIPTOROP1 troioN 4 t 111 t • •• #E0 o Phase Boundary Lines I Open Space Residential • Mixed Land Use II Commercial • Business Park 1 Industrial PHASE 3: FM 1460 TO CR 110 10-26-06 Supp 4-20 %WM...., .. 11111111111111111111111111 — ,T...ii•ii,p1,1t,r.,:i,T, - - • tiniiiiiiiiiii imolai. InUr$ plumy!' ,,%7., .:::1L, - -:•,,,g2.1,L , 1—''..lia i6i; ismiNime=ig . . ...., ,... .. ,INP•11 IMO e-.. pi ii, , NMI iselb. 211111111Mme., irk x,;000 i 0� sit 0� rx �'''14ri uuuuuuuunwuuu= �.� • • et a 71 cu cu C. 0 404 1.4 CU E Ftz cu E DATE: October 19, 2006 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - October 26, 2006 ITEM: 12.13.7. Consider an ordinance amending the Northeast Plan to include Phase 3. (First Reading) Department: Planning and Community Development Staff Person: Jim Stendebach, Planning and Community Development Director Justification: As discussed in the analysis for the amendment to the General Plan Future Land Use Map (also on this agenda), staff is recommending a number of changes to the future land use designations for northeast Round Rock. The rationale behind these recommendations is included in a document known as the Northeast Plan (which is included in your packet with the General Plan amendment agenda item). This document was originally adopted in August of 2005 with the first phase of changes to the Future Land Use Map for northeast Round Rock. It was subsequently amended in December to add the explanation for the second phase of changes. And now it will be amended to include the chapter providing the rationale behind the third phase of changes. Funding: Cost: N/A Source of funds: N/A Outside Resources: N/A Background Information: On September 20, 2006, 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 3 of the Northeast Plan. Public Comment: A public hearing was held at the September 20, 2006, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.