03-15-07 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the LP Planning and Zoning Commission

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#R 07-001 P&Z 4/19/07 Page 3 of4 · Ability of infrastructure to support the permitted use · Impact on the value and practicality of the surrounding land uses · Conformance of a zoning request with the land use plan · Character of the surrounding and adjacent areas · Suitability of the property for the uses which would be permissible, considering density, access and circulation, and adequacy of public facilities and services · The extent to which the proposed use designation would adversely affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road · The extent to which the proposed use designation would create excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties · The gain, if any, to the public health, safety, and welfare of the City Transportation - The tract in question will have an access along Fairmont Parkway. A semi-controlled access highway with a 200' right-of-way may accommodate the additional traffic generated by future commercial developments. However, controlled access management techniques shall be adopted, e.g. limited number of driveways and posting of signs to avoid any traffic conflict. A traffic impact analysis study shall be required for proposed developments at this intersection. Bayport North Industrial Park II and signalized intersection at Willmont will have a positive impact on the future developments and flow of traffic at this intersection. Utilities - Public facilities are available to the property and are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection in the area. Storm water drainage will be reviewed with the development site plan submittal for proposed development. On-site detention shall be required to minimize the drainage impact on the surrounding properties. Drainage/detention system will outfall directly into the Big Island Slough. Economic Development - One of the aspects of the Comprehensive Plan is to encourage new and sustained investment in the City as the basis of a successful redevelopment strategy. This may be achieved by encouraging in-fill development within existing infrastructure service areas. Commercial, retail, and service activities should be clustered throughout the City and beeconvenient to residential areas. In addition, commercial activities should be concentrated in nodes along major thoroughfares and intersections, such as the proposed location at the intersection of Fairmont Parkway and Willmont Drive.