6. NEW BUSINESS
B. Discussion and Presentation regarding proposed revisions and updates to multiple sections in Live Oak's Zoning Regulations, Appendix A - M. Hornes
Mr. Hornes presented the following during his presentation:
- Schedule of Uses currently has Pre-Development District, 7 Residential Districts; 3 Business, and 2 Industrial Districts.
- Staff periodically is tasked to ensure the land uses meet the City’s Comp Plan
- Height requirement for apartment complexes are being requested on the “regular.” Should we amend the Code to allow the 3-story by right in the Code versus going through a Variance process for each request?
- Density (22 units per acre) requirements for apartments should be reviewed for possible amendments through the Specific Use process.
- Article III - Newly Annexed Territory - could remain as is or change/remove it.
- No Changes in R-1 Single Family, R2-A, R2-B, or R2-C; however, the Commission and Council may see more request for smaller home construction.
- The City may see more Condo regime request, ownership of the single family home but they do not own the land.
- Article VIII – Townhouse Residential District (R-4) – Modifications specifically the width requirements (less than 30 feet wide) and parking requirements. The trend will bring more townhouses, multi-family and less single family districts.
- Article IX – Apartment/Multifamily Residential District – specifically height regulations and density requirements (3-story requirement)
- Schedule of Uses may have items to review in Industrial – Contractor Storage Yard in a B-3 District with the process of Specific Use Permit (SUP). A future change may occur in this section because it’s not a “new” use but an “unscheduled” use.
- Article XVI – Parking Regulations – specifically to include “Storage and display area” ratios for (1) commercial floor (2) business or professional office, studio bank, medical or dental clinic and (3) Retail Store or personal service establishment
- Staff has received a request for “indoor agriculture;”
- Adding to the definitions list to identify and clarify terminology and descriptions from the Schedule of Uses, Example: “Package store” which is not defined.
- Specific Use Permit – language in the Code currently allows for 6 months to begin construction after issuance of SUP and failure to begin construction, negates the Specific Use Permit – staff recommends adding a mechanism for the applicant to apply for an extension period of up to 6 months to 1 year to begin and then they can apply for an extension for an additional year before the Commission and City Council.
- Art. XX - Planned Unit Development – Staff recommends restructuring this item with the engineers, make it clearer.
- The goal is to create a model codes to provide images to assist the user.
Q&A Chairman Kochan asked if the Comprehensive Plan would staff integrate some of the recommendations; Mr. Hornes confirmed “yes.”
Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kochan moved to the next item of business. No action necessary.
C. Discussion and Presentation regarding the 2021 Legislative Session as applied to planning and zoning matters - M. Hornes
Mr. Hornes provided the following as a wrap up to the 2021 Legislative Session:
- Overall the 2021 Legislative Session was successful
- The Chicken, Farming & Garden Bill did not pass; no gardens will be allowed in residential side or front yards within a municipality.
- Officers of a city, i.e. staff, City Council, Boards and Commissions, cannot contact the Bexar County Appraisal District to question the value of any property not owned by the official. Violation of this section would be a Class-A Misdemeanor.
- The Chicken, Farming & Garden Bill did not pass; no gardens will be allowed in residential side or front yards within a municipality.
- Officers of a city, i.e. staff, City Council, Boards and Commissions, cannot contact the Bexar County Appraisal District to question the value of any property not owned by the official. Violation of this section would be a Class-A Misdemeanor.
Jun 24, 2021 Planning and Zonning Commission Meeting
6. NEW BUSINESS
B. Discussion and Presentation regarding proposed revisions and updates to multiple sections in Live Oak's Zoning Regulations, Appendix A - M. Hornes
Mr. Hornes presented the following during his presentation:
- Schedule of Uses currently has Pre-Development District, 7 Residential Districts; 3 Business, and 2 Industrial Districts.
- Staff periodically is tasked to ensure the land uses meet the City’s Comp Plan
- Height requirement for apartment complexes are being requested on the “regular.” Should we amend the Code to allow the 3-story by right in the Code versus going through a Variance process for each request?
- Density (22 units per acre) requirements for apartments should be reviewed for possible amendments through the Specific Use process.
- Article III - Newly Annexed Territory - could remain as is or change/remove it.
- No Changes in R-1 Single Family, R2-A, R2-B, or R2-C; however, the Commission and Council may see more request for smaller home construction.
- The City may see more Condo regime request, ownership of the single family home but they do not own the land.
- Article VIII – Townhouse Residential District (R-4) – Modifications specifically the width requirements (less than 30 feet wide) and parking requirements. The trend will bring more townhouses, multi-family and less single family districts.
- Article IX – Apartment/Multifamily Residential District – specifically height regulations and density requirements (3-story requirement)
- Schedule of Uses may have items to review in Industrial – Contractor Storage Yard in a B-3 District with the process of Specific Use Permit (SUP). A future change may occur in this section because it’s not a “new” use but an “unscheduled” use.
- Article XVI – Parking Regulations – specifically to include “Storage and display area” ratios for (1) commercial floor (2) business or professional office, studio bank, medical or dental clinic and (3) Retail Store or personal service establishment
- Staff has received a request for “indoor agriculture;”
- Adding to the definitions list to identify and clarify terminology and descriptions from the Schedule of Uses, Example: “Package store” which is not defined.
- Specific Use Permit – language in the Code currently allows for 6 months to begin construction after issuance of SUP and failure to begin construction, negates the Specific Use Permit – staff recommends adding a mechanism for the applicant to apply for an extension period of up to 6 months to 1 year to begin and then they can apply for an extension for an additional year before the Commission and City Council.
- Art. XX - Planned Unit Development – Staff recommends restructuring this item with the engineers, make it clearer.
- The goal is to create a model codes to provide images to assist the user.
Q&A Chairman Kochan asked if the Comprehensive Plan would staff integrate some of the recommendations; Mr. Hornes confirmed “yes.”
Hearing nothing further, Chairman Kochan moved to the next item of business. No action necessary.
C. Discussion and Presentation regarding the 2021 Legislative Session as applied to planning and zoning matters - M. Hornes
Mr. Hornes provided the following as a wrap up to the 2021 Legislative Session:
- Overall the 2021 Legislative Session was successful
- The Chicken, Farming & Garden Bill did not pass; no gardens will be allowed in residential side or front yards within a municipality.
- Officers of a city, i.e. staff, City Council, Boards and Commissions, cannot contact the Bexar County Appraisal District to question the value of any property not owned by the official. Violation of this section would be a Class-A Misdemeanor.
- The Chicken, Farming & Garden Bill did not pass; no gardens will be allowed in residential side or front yards within a municipality.
- Officers of a city, i.e. staff, City Council, Boards and Commissions, cannot contact the Bexar County Appraisal District to question the value of any property not owned by the official. Violation of this section would be a Class-A Misdemeanor.
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