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Area Zoning and Land Use Pattern: Orientation Zoning Existing Land Use Future Land Use N of Property SF-6 Single Family Homes Low Density Residential S of Property Vacant Mixed Use E of Property MF-24 Multi-Family High Density Residential W of Property Commercial Commercial Planning Department Analysis: The applicant is requesting a zoning change for 0.3028 +/- acres, from SF-6 (Single Family Residential) to MU (Mixed Use District). This request is being processed concurrently with a request to amend the Land Use Map from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use. This property is improved with a small deteriorated structure. The structure is vacant and appears to have been a single family dwelling that is not in habitable condition. The prospective buyers want to build and develop the already platted lot as mixed use (residential/commercial). The subject property is located on the west side of South LBJ Drive approximately 200 feet south of Love Street. LBJ Drive is a minor arterial that connects IH-35 service road to the Central Business Area and Texas State University. This area is part of the Downtown Town Master Plan and is designated as a Gateway into the Downtown Business Area. Development along South LBJ Drive is primarily commercial in nature, zoning districts along this minor arterial include, SF-6, MF-24, P, MU, NC, CC, GC, and CBA. • The MU, Mixed Use District, is a blended zoning district that allows single family development and low intensity commercial use such as light retail and office. When assigned to tracts of land of one acre or less, is intended to permit small scale mixed use buildings that have residential units above retail or office. The intent of Mixed Use zoning is to: • Encourages walk-able, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. • Encourages compatible infill development and redevelopment. • Mitigates negative impacts of higher intensity uses. The Section 1.5.1.5 of the Land Development Code establishes guidance criteria for use by the Planning and Zoning Commission to evaluate zoning changes. The consistency of this proposed change to the criteria is summarized below: Evaluation Consistent Inconsistent Criteria {I.DC 1.5.1.5) Change implements the policies of the adopted Master Plan, including the land use classification on the Future Land Use Map and any incorporated sector plan maps X A future land use map amendment is pending for this property. Consistency with any development agreement in effect X No develo ment agreements are in effect for this property. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed change and the standards applicable to X such uses will be appropriate in the immediate area of the land to be reclassified The MU zoning district allow single family development and light retail and office use that is compatible nd appropriate for the neighborhood. • Page 2 of 3