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#13-92000002 <br />P&Z 09/19/13 <br />Page 4of 4 <br />The land allocated for commercial zones exceeds the demand for <br />commercial development. Therefore, a partial reallocation appears to be <br />responsive to demand and is an appropriate strategy to encourage future <br />economic development. <br />Spencer Landing Subdivision Homeowners Association <br />–Written <br />commentshave been receivedfrom ahomeowner in the subdivision in <br />addition to a responsefrom the La Porte Independent School Districtand the <br />Beacon Federal Credit unionprior to the publishing of this staff report. A <br />property posting sign notifying the public of a public hearing on this request <br />was posted on the site on September 03, 2013. Mailout within 200’ of the <br />subject property includes 35 homeowners/residents of this subdivision. In <br />addition, a courtesy letter from the Councilmember for this district wasalso <br />sent to the homeowners in this regard. <br />Conclusion / <br />Recommendation <br />: <br />Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change conforms to <br />the abuttingzoning and is suitable for the requested change to Low-Density <br />Residential, allowing single-family residentialdevelopmentat this particular <br />location.In addition, the proposedchange does not have a probable <br />significant impact on the environment. Development within the subject tract <br />should not negatively impact the surrounding properties norharm the value <br />of nearby properties. <br />Future development of the site may impact traffic and parks in the area. At <br />the time of development, additional review will be required to evaluate the <br />associated impacts.Traffic regulation signs, split median for ingress/egress, <br />and parkland fee are applicable for this proposed development. <br />Actions available to the Commission are listed below: <br />Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request, from <br />General Commercial (GC) to LowDensity Residential (R-1) <br />Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from General <br />Commercial (GC) to LowDensity Residential (R-1). <br />Table this item for further consideration by the Commission. <br /> <br />