A Resolution Authorizing Initiation of Rezoning for 5329 and 5335 East 1st Street in Council District 11 in Accordance with the Comprehensive Plan

Summary

This resolution authorizes the initiation of a rezoning process for properties located at 5329 and 5335 East 1st Street in Council District 11. The rezoning is requested by Councilmember Jeanette Martinez to protect the FEMA 100-year floodplain and the adjacent Trinity River, and to align the properties with the Comprehensive Plan's designation of Open Space and Vacant, Undeveloped, Agricultural land. The properties are currently zoned for various commercial and multifamily uses but are recommended to be rezoned to "O-1" Floodplain. This action will allow the Development Services Department to prepare a zoning change application for public hearings before the Zoning Commission on March 11, 2026, and the City Council on April 14, 2026.

Citizen Impact

This rezoning aims to protect floodplain areas from inappropriate development, potentially preventing future flood damage and ensuring land use aligns with environmental considerations. Residents in the vicinity may see changes in how these specific parcels are utilized in the future, with a focus on conservation.

Confidence

high