Planning commissioners approve voluntary annexation, set R2 and B1 zoning for 42.48-acre tract

The Eagle Pass Planning and Zoning Commission on the evening of the meeting voted to recommend voluntary annexation and permanent zoning for an approximately 42.48-acre tract near El Indio Highway and Perfecto Mach Elementary.

Planning department staff told the commission the applicant, Terrotech Engineering and Construction Services, filed the annexation petition on behalf of Lipco/Lifco Enterprises LLC. The staff presentation said the tract would be added to the city corporate boundary and master-plan map and designated with R2 (single-family) and B1 (neighborhood business) zoning. "The department recommends approval," the staff presenter said, noting that major utilities including water, sewer and gas would be extended to the area and that public safety and public works have concluded the city can serve the tract though some minor fees and equipment would be required.

Commissioners asked about the mix of residential and neighborhood-business zoning and whether multifamily units were included. Staff said the platting process will define lot divisions and that two "feature" units referenced by staff would fall within the annex area. Staff also confirmed two stormwater detention ponds are inside the 42.48-acre boundary and that future thoroughfare extensions (Patsy Wind Boulevard) are planned in the vicinity.

After closing the public hearing, Commissioner Anthony Assange moved to adopt the department's recommendation; the motion was seconded and passed. The approval is a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission that city council would need to adopt by ordinance to finalize annexation and zoning.

Next steps identified by staff include preparation of a service plan detailing how city services will be provided to the tract and subsequent platting and any rezoning requests developers pursue for multifamily parcels.