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e . Zone Change Request i#R 03-009 P & Z 11-20-03 Page 2 of3 Streets. The tract in question is vacant and slDTounded by few other houses in the area. The applicant seeks a rezone from General Commercial (GC) to Low- Density Residential (R-l) for single-family dwellings. As shown, this rezoning would consist of half of Block 84 along North 1st Street. Earlier, the Commission at their October 16, 2003 meeting, approved a similar request (Lots 1 thru16 of Block 156 in the 800 Block of South 1st Street). The thoughts being that all of the property facing First Street should be residential except at major intersections. Analvsis: In considering this r~uest, Staff reviewed the following Comprehensive Plan elements: Land Use, Thoroughfare System, Parks and Recreation, Utility Infrastructure, and Residential Development. The specific issues considered are as follows: Land Use - Review of the Land Use Plan shows this area developing with commercial uses. However, the residential land uses are within the vicinity of the subject tract. There is a house with a business to the south of the property along North 1 st Street. In addition, there are a few residential across the street to the northwest comer of the property. The proposed change is compatible and the request seems to be consistent with the Land Use Plan. In addition, rezoning decisions should be based on the following considerations: . Should be close to schools, parks, and other community facilities. . Should have good access to local, collector, and arterial streets. . Residential area should not be adjacent to industrial area. . Residential and commercial areas may be adjacent to one another if they are separated by a buffer. . Neighborhoods should be buffered from primary streets. . Houses should not be adjacent to Highways or other major transportation corridors. Transportation - The tract gains access using North 1 st Street. West 'Adams' & 'Tyler' Streets connect to S. Broadway, a thoroughfare with 100' ROW. The traffic generated by this development should not negatively impact the transportation system in the area. Parks and Recreation - The nearest park facility is the Northside Park along W. Tyler Street between North 4th & 5th Streets. The Jennie Riley Community Center and Children's playground are the other sources of civic and recreational activities respectively. These facilities serve the whole Northside neighborhood. However, consideration should be given to