09-19-19 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting September 19, 2019 Zone Change #19-92000005 mailed to owners of real property within 200 feet of the site within 10 days of the hearing and in this case notice was sent to all property owners and residents within the rezoning area; signs were posted in the area of the rezoning within 15 days of the hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at Analysis: There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this of those considerations: 1. Land Use. Staff finds that low density residential is an ideal fit for the existing site. The current size and configuration would not lend itself to new commercial projects. st 2. Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access from N. 1 St. and Tyler St. st 3. Utilities. Water and sewer services are available along N. 1 St. and the alley adjacent to the property on the east. 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 low density residential. Character of the surrounding and The proposed zone change would be consistent with recent st adjacent areas. development patterns along N. 1 St. 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 R-1 zone should in the end, decrease capacity or safety of that portion of the traffic when compared to commercial projects permitted in road. the GC zone. 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. 2