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<br />#R 08-002 <br />P&Z 11/20/08 <br />Page 3 of3 <br /> <br />Conclusion/ <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Transportation - The property in question has approximately 155 feet of <br />frontage along Old Underwood Road. Future development on the subject <br />tract may increase traffic to the area. Old Underwood Road, a 60'wide public <br />right-of-way, which runs parallel to the Battleground Road, a primary <br />arterial with 100-ft. right-of-way, should accommodate the traffic generated <br />by this development. <br /> <br />Utilities - Currently, the site has sufficient water and sewer facilities to <br />serve this development. It will be applicant's responsibility to provide any <br />structures or improvements necessary to accommodate increased demand of <br />water and sanitary sewer for future development. Fire protection and storm <br />water management are potential issues, which will be carefully reviewed <br />with the site development plan. Additional fire hydrants and on-site <br />detention shall be required for the property. <br /> <br />Based on the above analysis, staff finds that the requested change is <br />compatible with the present zoning and current uses of the nearby properties. <br />Staff recognizes the impact of being unable to utilize the contiguous property <br />for a future commercial/industrial use. The change from General <br />Commercial (GC) and Large Lot Residential (LL) to Planned Unit <br />Development (PUD) would have minimal impact on the future development <br />of this area. <br /> <br />In addition, it is contrary to the intent of the Land Use element of the <br />Comprehensive Plan and compromises the optimal viability of the remaining <br />undeveloped residential zoned property. <br /> <br />It should be noted that the general commercial portion of the facility has <br />operated as pre-existing and nonconforming use andlor structure. Approval <br />or denial of this request will in no way interfere with this facility's right to <br />continue to operate in this manner. The future use of the remaining property <br />is unknown at this stage. A PUD zone may be a viable option to define a use, <br />which is compatible with the adjacent properties. <br /> <br />Options available to the Commission are: <br /> <br />. Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request. <br />. Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request. <br />. Table the item for further consideration by the Commission. <br />