06-23-1988 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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.. . Gray/Jackson Rezoning Page 3 Given current zoning ordinance requirements regarding landscaping/screening, parking, street access, and dedicated open space per dwelling unit; this remaining 4.5 acres will only accommodate a relatively small residential complex. This is contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. In considering Mr. Jackson's initial rezoning request (#1501-A), the City Council expressed concern that the integrity of the remaining R-3 tract be preserved and the rezon ing not be used a sa" stepp ing stone" to future rezonings that would further reduce the remaining R-3 tract (Minutes of City Council Public Hearing, August 10, 1987, Exhibit F). In regards to the second question, a survey of existing commercially zoned property (Neighborhood Commercial and General Commercial) located on the north side of Fairmont Parkway between Underwood and Driftwood Drive contains 24.84 acres. Of this acreage, 19.1 acres is vacant and undeveloped (including 3.2 acres located in the area under consideration at this time). Granting this request will increase the amount of vacant and undeveloped commercial property by 9.47 add it ional ac res, represent ing a 49% increase in vacant, undeveloped commercially zoned property located on West Fairmont Parkway. Additionally, as stated in the background section of this report, the Comprehensive Plan, considered the proposed widening of Underwood Road in designating it as a thoroughfare intended to serve high density residential development in this area. When the widening and extension of Underwood Road to Red Bluff Road takes place, there exists the possibility that other major changes could take place in the area. At such time as major changes or other conditions actually may come to exist, they could be the basis for considering a change to the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. Conclusion: Based on currently available information, there does not, at this time, appear to be sufficient justification to warrant a rezoning of this property. Recommendation: Deny this rezoning request.