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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance rezoning 11.76 acres located southeast of the intersection of Round Rock Avenue and Chisholm Trail Road from the PUD (Planned Unit Development) No. 18 zoning district to the C-1a (General Commercial - Limited) zoning district. (First Reading)*
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Proposal: The applicant, Round Rock Veterinary Specialty Group, PLLC, is requesting to rezone 11.76 acres from PUD 18 - Veterinary Clinic to C-1a (General Commercial - Limited) to accommodate commercial development. The subject tract was zoned PUD 18 in 1994. The site has a current Veterinary Hospital operating on site.
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning: The FLUM (Future Land Use Map) of the Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject tract as a mix of Commercial and Open Space. A land use plan amendment to change the Open Space portion to the Commercial land use designation is being considered as a separate agenda item. The entire subject tract is currently zoned PUD 18. The PUD allows for a Veterinary Clinic/Animal Hospital.
Traffic, Access and Roads: A Traffic Impact Analysis is not required for this development, and roadway Impact fees will be collected at the time of building permit application.
C-1a District: The purpose of the C-1a zoning district is to establish and preserve areas of medium intensity land use primarily devoted to commercial activities. The C-1a zoning district allows offices, grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, pharmacies and other retail establishments.
Development standards include:
· Maximum building height of 5-stories.
· A 15-foot building setback is required from street (ROW).
· A 40-foot building setback is required when the site is adjacent to single family when a masonry fence is used.
· A 50-foot building setback is required when the site is adjacent to single family when a precast concrete panel fence is used.
At the October 18, 2023 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the...
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