09-20-18 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 20, 2018 Zone Change #18-92000009 Notification Requirements: Staff finds that the public hearing notification requirements outlined in Section 106-171 were performed in accordance with code provisions, including the following: notice in a newspaper of general circulation at least 15 days prior to the hearing; written notice mailed to owners of real property within 200 feet of the site within 1 days of the hearing and in this case notice was sent to all property owners and residents within the rezoning area; 1 sign was posted on the subject property within 1 days of the hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at City Hall Analysis: There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this application. The f 1.Land Use. Staff finds that low density residential is a good fit for the existing site. The current size and configuration would not easily permit more than 2 half acre lots. This would still preserve the character of the Lomax area and would still be larger than the R-1 lots directly adjacent to the west. 2.Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access along N. L St. 3.Utilities. Water and sewer services are available along N. L St. 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. proposed use. Impact on the value and practicality of Proposed development would be consistent with other the surrounding land uses. properties in the immediate area. Conformance of a zoning request with The proposed zone change will be in conformance with the the land use plan. future land use plan once amended to reflect the change to mid density residential. Character of the surrounding and The proposed zone change would be consistent with adjacent areas. developments to the west and will still preserve the large lot feel of the Lomax area. Suitability of the property for the uses The proposed use will be consistent with other low density which would be permissible, single family in the area. considering density, access and circulation, and adequacy of public facilities and services. The extent to which the proposed use The proposed zone change will have minimal impact on the designation would adversely affect the traffic in the vicinity. The zone change would facilitate the construction of 1 additional single family home. 2