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Brentwood City Commission Agenda

Meeting Date:	03/11/2019
Public Hearing for Ordinance 2019-02, which Proposes the Rezoning Property Located at 9551 Split Log Road from R-2 to SI-3
Submitted by:	Jeff Dobson, Planning & Codes
Department:	Planning & Codes

Information

Subject

Public hearing for Ordinance 2019-02, which requests the rezoning of approximately two acres of land located at 9551 Split Log Road from the R-2 -- Suburban Residential zoning district to the SI-3 -- Service Institution (Cultural, Recreational and Governmental) zoning district.

Background

The attached ordinance requests the rezoning of City-owned property located at 9551 Split Log Road. The City purchased the property on November 20, 2018. The conveyance was recorded on November 29, 2018 in Deed Book 7513, Page 677 in the Williamson County Registers office. A copy of the recorded deed is attached below.

The Fire and Rescue Department's strategic plan has identified a future need for a fifth fire station located in the southeastern portion of the City. The strategic plan provides that the fifth station would be located along Split Log Road in the area somewhere between the Northumberland Subdivision and the intersection of Split Log and Ragsdale Roads.

Over the past several years, City staff worked to locate a suitable location in the area that met these parameters. Last fall, the subject property was purchased by the City, with the goal that it will ultimately house the fifth fire station as provided in the strategic plan. While the property is not located directly along the preferred corridor, it is only approximately 375 feet east of the intersection of Split Log and Ragsdale Roads. In addition, the tract is located far enough from existing adjacent residential properties so as to afford some buffering from the activities that traditionally occur at a fire station.

The City's capital improvements plan does not anticipate design work on a new station to begin until FY 2023. That schedule could change somewhat when the City prepares the FY 2020-2025 CIP later this spring. The exact timing for construction of the fire station will ultimately be dependent upon the availability of future capital funding.

A development plan, which would include detailed engineering for the site, has not yet been prepared. However, as part of the City's due diligence before purchase, a "concept" plan was developed in an effort to determine the suitability of the property for its proposed future use. The sketches show a possible building envelope in conformance with zoning requirements and a layout of a building footprint. The area of the proposed two-story building would be approximately 11,000 square feet. The exterior design and materials would be similar to that used on a residential structure in the area. The new station would house one response unit and one crew. Additionally, it is expected that one ambulance crew could also be accommodated in the building. Additional plantings would be provided in the buffer between the building and Split Log Road and the adjacent residential properties. However, prior to having any formal documents prepared, staff is requesting that the property be rezoned.

The proposed ordinance was approved on first reading on February 11, 2019.

The required community meeting was conducted by staff on February 28th. No citizens attended the meeting.

The Planning Commission conducted its review of the ordinance at its regular meeting of March 4th, and voted unanimously ten for and zero against to forward a recommendation of approval of the ordinance to the Board of Commissioners. Second and final reading is tentatively scheduled for March 25, 2019.

Should you have any questions, or require additional information. please contact the Fire Chief or the Planning and Codes Director.

Staff Recommendation

Not Applicable.

Previous Commission Action

On February 11, 2019 the Board of Commissioners voted six for and zero against (6-0), passing Ordinance 2019-02 on first reading.

At their regular meeting of October 8, 2018, the Board of Commissioners voted six for and zero against (6-0) approving Ordinance 2018-17 on second and final reading, which authorized the purchase of property located at 9551 Split Log Road.

Also at their October 8, 2018 regular meeting the Board of Commissioners voted six for and zero against (6-0) to approve Resolution 2018-84 authorizing a lease agreement with Mr. Gerry Abrams for the property located at 9551 Spit Log Road.

At their September 27, 2018 meeting the Board of Commissioners voted five for and zero against (5-0) to approve Ordinance 2018-17 on first reading. The ordinance the purchase of the property located at 9551 Split Log.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
Ordinance 2019-02
Vicinity Map w/ Distances to Existing Adjacent Residential
Concept Plan -- Building Envelope
Concept Plan -- Building Footprint
Ordinance 2018-17
Resolution 2018-84
Purchase Agreement
Deed Book 7513, Page 677
Assessment Data
PC Review Memo -- Ordinance 2019-02