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Meeting Date:	06/08/2020
Ordinance 2020-06 -- An Ordinance requesting the Rezoning of Approximately 1.21 acres of property from R-2 to C-1
Submitted by:	Jeff Dobson, Planning & Codes
Department:	Planning & Codes

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Subject

Ordinance 2020-06 requests the rezoning of approximately 1.21 acres of land located on the north side of Moores Lane, immediately adjacent to and east of the Moores Lane Greenway. Specifically, the property is located at 8110 Moores Lane. The requested change is from the R-2 (Suburban Residential) zoning district to the C-1(Commercial Office) zoning district.

Background

The attached ordinance proposes the rezoning of approximately 1.21 acres of land located at 8110 Moores Lane. The lot is identified as Lot 340, being part of Section Seven of the Brenthaven Subdivision and is recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 52 of the public records of Williamson County. The existing two-story structure was built around 1973 and according to the Williamson County Property Assessor includes an interior area of approximately 2,440 square feet. The structure also includes an attached garage having an area of 625 square feet. The property does not have direct access to Moores Lane. Access is provided via a portion of the old roadway left as part of the realignment and widening of Moores Lane many years ago. A total of four structures use this drive for access. Note that the drive is within the public right-of-way for Moores Lane. Also note that the applicant also owns the neighboring lot/structure located at 8112 Moores Lane.

Dr. Yemane Hadgu, the property owner and applicant, proposes to rezone the subject property to perform Telehealth (virtual care modality), which is a non contact, virtual means to provide medical, mental and other options, or continuity of care services. The objective would be to have a virtual care hub that could be expanded in scope and service to ensure access and improved quality of care in conjunction with traditional healthcare services.

Two or three providers, being physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners along with remote IT support would be employed. Working from a central location, all services would be performed within the existing structure, while also providing additional options for doctor-patient interactions via telephone, email or web-based (video) portal to meet healthcare demands from home or office through virtual appointments.

If the proposal is approved the existing structure will have to be brought into conformance with the current adopted versions of the Building, ADA and Electrical Codes for commercial structures.

If the proposed ordinance is approved on first reading, the applicant will be required to conduct a community meeting to explain the particulars of the request and to answer questions from citizens. Property owners within a 1,000-foot radius will be invited to attend. The community meeting for this request has not yet been scheduled. For the public health and safety, any meeting will be conducted consistent with the latest CDC guidelines for safe social distancing of at least six feet between individuals. A maximum of 50 attendees will be permitted in the meeting at any one time. The Planning Commission would then review the request and provide its recommendations at its July 6, 2020 meeting. The public hearing before the Board of Commissioners would be scheduled for July 13, 2020. Second and final reading would be scheduled for July 27, 2020.

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

Staff Recommendation

While the requested rezoning is technically compliant with the zoning ordinance, it is not consistent with the overall residential subdivision development pattern in the Brenthaven Subdivision.

Previous Commission Action

There has been no recent action by the Board of Commissioners regarding the subject property.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
Ordinance 2020-06
Exhibit B -- Ordinance 2020-06
Application Package
Recorded Plat -- Brenthaven Sec. 7
Division 6 -- C-1