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Zone Change #R 04-007 P & Z (7/15/04) Page 2 of4 e e Land Use -- Review of the City's Land Use Plan shows the subject tract is envisioned as developing for low-density residential uses. Current development, however, include an apartment complex as pre-existing, non- conforming. In addition, the properties across the street adjacent to the Galveston Bay are earmarked as public uses, i.e. Sylvan Beach and Seabreeze Park. The property at 900 Park Ave. (Happy Harbor Apartments) is currently zoned Low-Density Residential. The surrounding existing uses are primarily single-family residential with some vacant properties and parks in the vicinity. The proposed rezone seems to be compatible in making current development "more conforming". The intent of this rezone is for a 63-units expansion project of the Happy Harbor Methodist Home for senior citizens. As the process continues, the following issues will need resolution/variances to include the City's Zoning Board of Adjustment action. . Distance - 1,000 ft. from other multi-family residential development . Density - 14 dwelling units per acre . Parking . Landscaping . Street closing Conformance of a zoning request with the land use plan is one consideration among several criteria to be considered in approving or denying a rezoning application. Other criteria may include: . Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas; . Zoning and uses of nearby properties; . Suitability of the property for the uses permissible within the zoning designation; . Extent to which approval of the application would detrimentally affect of substantially harm the value of nearby properties; . Extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the carrying capacity of existing infrastructure; and, . The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare of the City. Streets - The proposed development will be located between Bayshore Drive and Bellaire Ave. (40' R.O.W.). This street will be petitioned to be closed to facilitate the proposed development. Staff will ensure the closing and abandoning of service lines within the right-of-way. Park Drive, an SO' public right-of-way, will accommodate an additional traffic generated by this proposed development.