01-19-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting January 19, 2017 DCT1 Zone Change Analysis: There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this 1.Land Use. The subject site is currently zoned Business Industrial (BI) and the it as Light Industrial use. The rezoning of the subject property to LI is in conformance with the land use plan. 2.Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access. 3.Utilities. The current facility has access to water and sewer facilities. considered prior to making land use decisions. The following table breaks down each Criterion: Staff Findings: Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area is sufficient to support the permitted use. existing use. Impact on the value and practicality of No changes are proposed on site. the surrounding land uses. Conformance of a zoning request with The proposed zone change is in conformance with the land the land use plan. use plan. Character of the surrounding and The proposed rezoning would be consistent with the adjacent areas. development pattern along this section of SH 225. Suitability of the property for the uses No changes are proposed for the existing site. Furthermore, which would be permissible, the site is surrounded on three sides with heavy industrial considering density, access and uses within the Battleground Industrial District. Property circulation, and adequacy of public located to the south across SH 225 Is currently zoned LI. facilities and services. The extent to which the proposed use The proposed zone change will have no impact on the traffic designation would adversely affect the in the vicinity, as there is no proposed change in use. capacity or safety of that portion of the road. The extent to which the proposed use The proposed zone change will not create excessive air designation would create excessive air pollution or other negative environmental issues. pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. The gain, if any, to the public health, The proposed zone change will be bringing an existing non- safety, and welfare of the City. conforming use into conformance. 2