05-18-1989 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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R89-003 Page 2 tract (See Exhibit A). It is impossible to estabJ.ish a buffer zone between this property and the subdivision. Creation of buffer zones to the north, west, and south would require rezoning of a substantial amount of surrounding property. This would constitute a major change to the development pattern which the Comprehensive Plan envisions for this area. Rezoning this tract either with or without buffering zones (which would provide incomplete buffering at best) is therefore clearly contrary to the guidelines of The Comprehensive Plan. Since it is clear that the requested rezoning is incompatible with pr~s~nt plan guidelines, it must be determined whether or not amending the Plan i.s Harranted. There are two basic criteria, either one of which will justify modifying the Comprehensive Plan. These are as follows: 1. It can he demonstrated that the judgement and logic used in determining the present zoning and land use designations was flawed or in error. 2. There has been, subsequent to the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, some type of change to an area which so changes tt~ character that an amendment to the plan is warranted. The designation of this area for the mixed development of single family and mid density residential subdivisions was based on the following factors, 1. The proximity of existing residential neighborhoods in Fairmont Park and Spenwick as well as the presence of the Baker, Reid and Rizzuto Elementary Schools which were located in the anticipation of additional residential development. 2. The need to segregate industria] development from residential neighborhoods is necessary due to the hazards, truck traffic and noise commonly generated by industrial operations. 3. Al though not directly related to this area, it should be noted that industrial zone placement tends to be clustered in the Highway 146 and Highway 225 areas. This placement reflects both existing patterns of development and the intent of the Comprehen~.i_ve Plan to, as much as possible li.mit industrial traffic to certain corridors and keep heavy truck traffic out of the rest of the City. Thig reasoning appears to be as sound today as it was at the time of the Plan's implementation. Regarding the issue of changes to the area, the widening of Underwood Road is the major change anticipated for this ;:n'88 in the forseeable future. This project has been planned for several years and Has considered in the development of the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, by itself, the road project should not be considered justification for amending the Plan.