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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance Rezoning 1.02 acres located at 3751 Fischer Cove from the MF-1 (Multifamily - Low Density) zoning district to the MU-R (Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Small Lot) district. (First Reading)*
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History: The subject tract is a vacant lot that was zoned MF-1 (Multifamily - Low Density) by City Council on February 9, 2023. It was previously zoned OF-1 (General Office) by City Council on July 11, 2013.
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning: The subject tract is located within the city limits and zoned MF-1 (Multifamily - Low Density).
The 2030 Future Land Use Map designates the subject tract as residential, but a separate agenda item seeks to change this designation to Mixed Use. The Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan encourages mixed use development in locations that are compatible with the surrounding area and supported by employment and transportation infrastructure.
Specifically, redevelopment mixed-use (MU-R) should be located on small lots along commercial collector or arterial roadways where the desired development or redevelopment cannot be accommodated with existing commercial district standards. This tract meets these criteria.
The intent of mixed-use zoning districts is to permit flexibility in land uses and building densities not accommodated by traditional zoning districts. This allows a variety of uses to locate in the same building, site, or block, and in structures of varying size and design. The MU-R zoning district, in particular, limits uses to a neighborhood scale and provides protections to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties.
Traffic, Access and Roads: This property is impacted by the Transportation Capital Improvement Projects, specifically the Red Bud South CIP, which will not be constructed until the Gattis School Segment 6 CIP is complete. Gattis 6 will be an 18-month project with an approaching construction date to commence. Roadway impact fees will be assessed based o...
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