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Killeen Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – March 24, 2025

City Council & CommissionsMonday, March 24, 2025
BodyKilleen, Texas
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateMonday, March 24, 2025
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0:14

It takes advantage of the prevailing breeze.

12:56

Good afternoon.

12:57

And I'll call to order the City of Klein Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order.

13:03

Let the roll call reflect all commissioners are present except Luke, Commissioner Minor, and Commissioner Penana.

13:13

Oh, and Commissioner Rowe.

13:15

Thank you.

13:18

And first item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda.

13:21

Commissioners, can I get a motion on the approval of the agenda?

13:28

Move to approve the agenda.

13:32

Second about Commissioner Sabrina.

13:34

Any questions, comments?

13:36

All in favor?

13:38

And it passes unanimously.

13:45

Do we have anybody signed up for citizens' comments?

13:50

Anybody for citizens comment?

14:08

Okay.

14:10

Next on the agenda is a consent agenda.

14:13

CA one consider the minutes of the regular planning and zoning commission meeting of March 10th, 2025.

14:18

Commissioners do have a motion on CA one.

15:00

Hold a public hearing and consider a request submitted by Central Texas Development Services on behalf of RSBP developer incorporated Flume number 2502 to amend the comprehensive plans future land use map from a neighborhood commercial designation to a regional commercial designation for approximately 2.376 acres being lot one block two out of the Tremere Estate Phase 1 replant.

15:14

The subject property is locally addressed as 5310 Tremere Road, Colleen, Texas.

15:19

And I turn it over to staff.

15:31

Good evening, Commissioners.

15:34

First case 2502, neighborhood commercial to regional commercial.

15:40

So we've just heard the description.

15:42

We're holding the public hearing, and uh it's a request submitted by Central Texas Development Services on behalf of RSBP.

15:50

The property is locally addressed, it's 5310 Tremere Road, Colleen, Texas.

15:55

So Central Texas Development Services on behalf of RSBP developers has submitted a request to amend the comprehensive plans land use map from neighborhood commercial designation to a regional commercial designation.

16:08

If approved, the applicant intends to submit a subsequent request to rezone the property to B5 Business District.

16:16

So this is a location map giving you approximate location of the property.

16:23

This gives you a the existing future land use map on the left and the requested future land use map on the right.

16:29

You can see we're going from neighborhood commercial to regional commercial.

16:34

This is a view facing south looking down Tremere Road towards Stagecoach Road.

16:46

And there's a view of the subject property looking across Tremere.

16:52

And this is a view looking across Tremere looking towards the existing residential homes.

16:59

So a neighborhood commercial place type is predominantly a commercial extension of a traditional neighborhood.

17:05

These places generally grow along with the neighborhood, and they're replaced along corridors, often with higher traffic roadway that serves on the edge of a neighborhood.

17:15

These areas bridge pedestrian and auto-oriented development patterns.

17:19

This place type encourages 100% non-residential and 25% residential uses.

17:26

And staff is of the determination that the request is not consistent with the recommendations in the comprehensive plan.

17:32

And staff is of the determination that the request to change the future land use designation of the subject property to regional commercial is not consistent with the character of the surrounding area.

17:45

So here's a comparison overview analysis of what we're going.

17:49

We're looking at possibly, we have a B3 and possibly a B5.

17:53

So with the intent you're looking at local community focused retail and services.

17:58

And in the B5, we have a high-intensity commercial uses.

18:02

So under allowed uses, we're looking at moderate retail, food service, medical, and small commercial.

18:09

In the B5, we're looking at everything inside B4, large-scale storage, mobile home sales, impound yards, and etc.

18:18

So outdoor uses.

18:20

So here we're generally limited or restricted in the B3, but under a B5, you have outdoor storage, impound yards, and kennels.

18:29

So the size of the facilities is also regulated in a B3, where your storage facilities are usually 25,000 square feet and less.

18:45

So when you look at the noise and visual impact of these, you have a lower lower intensity operations in a B3, and under B5, they may allow noisier and more industrial-like uses.

18:57

So typical compatibility.

18:59

Well, a B3 is typically adjacent to a residential or mixed-use zones, and B5, they're better suited for industrial corridors or highways.

19:10

So the infrastructure is provided by the City of Kleene and within the service area.

19:15

In the feasibility study and service commitment, water and wastewater and drainage services are located within the City of Killeen municipal utility service area, and they are available to the subject tract.

19:28

Access to the property is through Tremer Road.

19:31

It's a 100-foot ride wide right-of-way at the western border, and Tremere is classified as a minor arterial in this area.

19:38

And based on the information available at this time, a traffic impact analysis is not required.

19:45

So the property is within the Nolan Creek and Leon River watershed.

19:49

The property is located in zone A and Zone AE on the FEMA flood insurance map, but there is also a LOMAR that was filed, and it's a letter of map revision, and that redefines the special flood hazard area shown on the maps.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use Planning███████████████████████████████31%
Procedural██████████████████████████26%
Zoning████████████████████████24%
Public Engagement██████6%
Flooding█████5%
Traffic Management████4%
Code Enforcement██2%
Water And Wastewater Management██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Killeen Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – March 24, 2025

The Killeen Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on March 24, 2025. The commission considered four public hearing items: a comprehensive plan amendment, a rezoning for residential development, and two city-initiated rezonings to correct non-conforming uses. Votes were split on two items, and the meeting included public testimony from residents and property owners.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the agenda unanimously.
  • The consent agenda, including the minutes of the March 10, 2025 regular meeting (CA1), was approved without objection.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • PH1 (FLUM Amendment, 5310 Tremere Road): Melissa Brown spoke in opposition, arguing that changing the future land use map from neighborhood commercial to regional commercial would allow high-intensity uses inconsistent with the surrounding area and the comprehensive plan. Applicant Larry Purser spoke in favor, noting only one opposition letter (which he claimed was from a non-conforming kennel) and stating that the adjacent existing B5 use made a higher designation appropriate.
  • PH2 (Rezoning, Southwest Crossing Edition): Multiple residents spoke in opposition, including Stefan Peterson, Sbeth Wilson, Ronald Anderson, Jose Rivera, Gary Wilson, Melissa Brown, and Maria Viegas. Their concerns included increased density (154 potential units), traffic congestion, flooding, loss of rural character, and incompatibility with the existing large-lot neighborhood. Sbeth Wilson presented a petition with 22 of 25 notified property owners opposed. Applicant Josh Welch spoke in favor, citing consistency with the residential mix land use designation and a plan to provide a buffer between commercial and single-family uses.
  • PH3 (City-Initiated Rezoning, 1301 Harris Avenue): Larry Purser spoke against the city initiating zoning changes without charging fees, arguing that private applicants must pay and that it is unfair for taxpayers to fund such rezonings. No one spoke in support or opposition of the rezoning itself.
  • PH4 (City-Initiated Rezoning, Liberty Bell Loop): Camille Francis Howard asked for clarification about which properties were affected but did not express opposition. No other public comments.

Discussion Items

  • PH1 – FLUM Amendment (Case 2502): Staff recommended disapproval, stating the change from neighborhood commercial to regional commercial was inconsistent with the comprehensive plan and surrounding character. The applicant noted the adjacent B5 business and that 51 notices yielded only one opposition (later retracted). The commission debated whether the rezoning would expand a non-conforming impound yard. A motion to disapprove passed 3–2 after a brief procedural confusion.
  • PH2 – Rezoning to R1 and RT1 (Case Z25-03): Staff recommended approval, finding the request consistent with the residential mix future land use map. The applicant explained that townhouses would serve as a transition between existing commercial and single-family areas. Commissioners expressed concern about the high density and strong community opposition. A motion to approve passed 3–2; commissioners who voted against cited the petition and density concerns.
  • PH3 – City-Initiated Rezoning B5 to R3A (Case Z25-07): Staff recommended approval to correct a legal non-conforming six-unit apartment complex on a B5 lot. The rezoning would allow the property to be sold and used in compliance with current code. Mr. Purser’s comments about fees were noted but did not change staff’s recommendation. The commission voted unanimously to approve.
  • PH4 – City-Initiated Rezoning B5 to R1 (Case Z25-08): Staff recommended approval to rezone 10 single-family homes that were legally non-conforming under B5 zoning. No opposition was expressed. The commission voted unanimously to approve.

Key Outcomes

  • PH1 (FLUM Amendment, 5310 Tremere Road): Motion to disapprove carried 3–2. The commission recommended disapproval of the future land use map amendment from neighborhood commercial to regional commercial.
  • PH2 (Rezoning, Southwest Crossing Edition): Motion to approve carried 3–2. The commission recommended approval of the rezoning from A to R1 and RT1, despite a petition with 22 of 25 neighboring property owners in opposition.
  • PH3 (City-Initiated Rezoning, 1301 Harris Avenue): Motion to approve carried unanimously (5–0). The commission recommended rezoning from B5 to R3A.
  • PH4 (City-Initiated Rezoning, Liberty Bell Loop): Motion to approve carried unanimously (5–0). The commission recommended rezoning from B5 to R1 for 10 properties.
  • Staff provided an update that the City Council approved Mr. Purser’s request at the previous council meeting.

Meeting Transcript

It takes advantage of the prevailing breeze. Good afternoon. And I'll call to order the City of Klein Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to order. Let the roll call reflect all commissioners are present except Luke, Commissioner Minor, and Commissioner Penana. Oh, and Commissioner Rowe. Thank you. And first item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda. Commissioners, can I get a motion on the approval of the agenda? Move to approve the agenda. Second about Commissioner Sabrina. Any questions, comments? All in favor? And it passes unanimously. Do we have anybody signed up for citizens' comments? Anybody for citizens comment? Okay. Next on the agenda is a consent agenda. CA one consider the minutes of the regular planning and zoning commission meeting of March 10th, 2025. Commissioners do have a motion on CA one. Hold a public hearing and consider a request submitted by Central Texas Development Services on behalf of RSBP developer incorporated Flume number 2502 to amend the comprehensive plans future land use map from a neighborhood commercial designation to a regional commercial designation for approximately 2.376 acres being lot one block two out of the Tremere Estate Phase 1 replant. The subject property is locally addressed as 5310 Tremere Road, Colleen, Texas. And I turn it over to staff. Good evening, Commissioners. First case 2502, neighborhood commercial to regional commercial. So we've just heard the description. We're holding the public hearing, and uh it's a request submitted by Central Texas Development Services on behalf of RSBP. The property is locally addressed, it's 5310 Tremere Road, Colleen, Texas. So Central Texas Development Services on behalf of RSBP developers has submitted a request to amend the comprehensive plans land use map from neighborhood commercial designation to a regional commercial designation. If approved, the applicant intends to submit a subsequent request to rezone the property to B5 Business District. So this is a location map giving you approximate location of the property. This gives you a the existing future land use map on the left and the requested future land use map on the right. You can see we're going from neighborhood commercial to regional commercial. This is a view facing south looking down Tremere Road towards Stagecoach Road. And there's a view of the subject property looking across Tremere. And this is a view looking across Tremere looking towards the existing residential homes. So a neighborhood commercial place type is predominantly a commercial extension of a traditional neighborhood. These places generally grow along with the neighborhood, and they're replaced along corridors, often with higher traffic roadway that serves on the edge of a neighborhood. These areas bridge pedestrian and auto-oriented development patterns. This place type encourages 100% non-residential and 25% residential uses. And staff is of the determination that the request is not consistent with the recommendations in the comprehensive plan. And staff is of the determination that the request to change the future land use designation of the subject property to regional commercial is not consistent with the character of the surrounding area. So here's a comparison overview analysis of what we're going. We're looking at possibly, we have a B3 and possibly a B5. So with the intent you're looking at local community focused retail and services. And in the B5, we have a high-intensity commercial uses. So under allowed uses, we're looking at moderate retail, food service, medical, and small commercial. In the B5, we're looking at everything inside B4, large-scale storage, mobile home sales, impound yards, and etc. So outdoor uses. So here we're generally limited or restricted in the B3, but under a B5, you have outdoor storage, impound yards, and kennels. So the size of the facilities is also regulated in a B3, where your storage facilities are usually 25,000 square feet and less.

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