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Commission sets hearings for BCS Capital multifamily rezoning; applicants discuss 300-unit proposal
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Summary
The commission called public hearings for Aug. 5 and Sept. 2 on a rezoning and annexation request from BCS Capital LLC for about 12.15 acres to allow multifamily residential; staff and commissioners discussed a proposal that referenced roughly 300 units and potential traffic and drainage concerns.
The Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission on July 1 called two public hearings for a rezoning and annexation request from BCS Capital LLC covering approximately 12.15 acres in the G.S. John Connor survey, Abstract 8, to rezone the property for multifamily residential use.
During discussion staff described the parcel as part of a phased development where the applicant intends to focus first on commercial uses at the frontage and later develop a northern portion for multifamily housing. Commissioners and members of the public referenced a preliminary figure of about 300 units under consideration; staff noted that the final unit count, building heights and detailed site plans were not specified in the materials presented to the commission.
Concerns raised included traffic impacts on nearby streets, drainage and the effect on existing infrastructure. Staff said the developer is performing drainage analysis to determine whether previously considered hotel or other uses must change and to evaluate whether density can be reduced. Commissioners noted the development will still have to meet zoning standards for density, parking, landscaping and other city requirements, and that those items will be reviewed in subsequent submissions.
A motion to call public hearings for Aug. 5 and Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. carried on a voice vote. The hearings will provide a public forum before the commission takes any rezoning action.
