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. e #R 05-004 P&Z 5/19/05 Page 3 of4 traffic generated by the proposed uses. There should be no impact on traffic flow to and from the abutting residential neighborhoods. However, the City would approve a properly designed median cut and left turn bay for southbound Luella Boulevard traffic access. Internal roadways shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the City Standards. Since traffic movement is the primary function of these roadways, access management at this intersection would be essential. Driveways connecting directly onto these roadways should be minimized to avoid traffic congestion and other delays caused by turning movements for vehicles entering and existing driveways. Utilities - Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. Provisions will have to be made to ensure that all on-site infrastructure or improvements to accommodate the water and sanitary sewer needs of this development. Storm water drainage issue will be reviewed with the site development plans. Development Strategy - One of the tenets of the Comprehensive Plan is to encourage new construction of vacant properties. It is also necessary that the City should consider action to attract the types of new developments with an effective approach to the development process. Here, it is noted that the property is no longer utilized for apartment complex due to nearby Seville Place and 1,000 ft rule. It is staffs opinion that it is an appropriate location for new commercial development, which can sustain investment in the area as the basis of successful development strategy. Based on the above issues, staff finds the requested change conforms to the present zoning and uses of nearby properties. The tract in question is suitable for the requested change to GC making an environment conducive for business development. Development within the subject tract should not negatively impact the surrounding properties and should not harm the value of nearby properties. It would not have a significant impact on traffic conditions in the area and utilities would not be affected. Conclusion: . There was no apparent error in assigning the present zoning designation to the tract in question. . By virtue of location and underlying land use designation, it does satisfy the criteria established for commercial developments. The applicant has demonstrated that the requested zoning would represent the highest and best use of the property. Granting the requested change would not be contrary to the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.