06-23-1988 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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. 'T -' Gray/Jackson Rezoning Page 2 R-3, High Density Residential Zones are the highest density res ident ial d istr ic ts allowable in the City. The purpose of these zones as stated in the City's Comprehensive Plan, (Volume 1, Section 1.2.1) is to provide for "Multi-family development ...located on major thoroughfares and intersections in proximity to principal activity and amenity areas." These factors; the designation of Fairmont Parkway as a thoroughfare and the impending widening of Underwood Road, which is also classed as a thoroughfare; were considered during the process of developing the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance 1501. Further, the Comprehensive Plan urges that "Commerc ial development be encouraged to concentrate . . . in one of two ...commercial centers located on the east and west sides of La Porte." Designated commercial centers can be seen illustrated on the City's current zoning map (see Exhibit D). The intent of the Comprehensive Plan is to have the area extending west from Big Island Slough to the College View area and on the north side of Fairmont Parkway to be developed with a series of mid and high density residential complexes. The Comprehensive Plan intends for the mid to high density residential complexes and R-1 zoned areas to be served by the two existing N.C. zones; one located on both sides Underwood Road at Fairmont Parkway and the the other located just west of the Canada Street extension to Fairmont Parkway. Analvsis: In considering a rezoning request, the Commission is charged to consider the following questions: 1. Is this request in conformance with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan? 2. If the request is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's intent, have there been sufficient changes in the circumstances surround ing the tract in question to warrant a change in the Plan? In considering the first question, the City's clearly indicates the intended use of this area for residential development (see Exhibit E). Land high Use Map density The portion of this tract which is currently zoned as R-3 is comprised of 9.47 acres. This is adjoined on the east by an additional 4.55 acre R-3 tract (see Exhibit A), yielding a total of 14.02 acres of R-3 property. If this request is granted, only the 4.5 acre tract will remain as R-3. This represents a 67% reduction of the R-3 property included in the present zoning configuration of this property.