Commission approves District 2 zoning map updates, combining downzoning and cleanups
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Summary
The commission voted 7–0 Feb. 5 to recommend a package of zoning map adjustments across District 2, including downzoning some industrial parcels to single-family, rezoning some residential parcels to office or commercial, and withdrawing certain city-owned parcels from consideration; staff said the changes are a result of a zoning map analysis and the comprehensive plan.
Staff presented a multi-parcel rezoning package (Zone Case 3541) covering District 2, the commission discussed the staff recommendations and then voted 7–0 to forward the package to City Council.
Staff overview: The proposal reflects the city’s zoning map analysis and comp-plan alignment, and includes requests to downzone several heavy-industrial parcels to Auto Urban Commercial or SF-2, reclassify parcels in the Briarcroft Office Park to Office, and convert selected residential-zoned parcels at the 50th/University intersection to commercial. Staff said 959 notifications were sent, with 6 in favor and 4 opposed; it withdrew a few parcels containing the Southwest Water Reclamation Plant and two electric substations from consideration because they require continued industrial designation.
Public comments and staff responses: Ken Cowling (owner, Briarcroft Office Park) sought clarification about rezoning his parcel to Office; staff confirmed the change aligns zoning with current office use. Mont McClendon, who had submitted an opposition letter, praised staff responsiveness and said follow-up improved his view of the process. Maria Dolores (owner of 5017 Magnolia Avenue) asked whether her residence would be rezoned; staff confirmed it would remain residential and explained notification boundaries. Commissioners thanked staff for responsiveness and approved the package as presented, forwarding it to City Council for consideration on Feb. 24.
