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Rezone Request (Sulzer) P&Z 4/21/11 Page 3 of 3 Conclusion/ Recommendations: property is landlocked and has no street access. The only access is from the adjoining properties to the North. Access from North P Street could be provided via a bridge constructed over the drainage channel or by moving tracts 2 &3 to the east adjacent to the drainage ditch. The other option for feasible development of this tract is through north properties along State Highway 225. Traffic circulation and parking will be reviewed with the site development plan submittal. Utilities — Public facilities and services are sufficient to handle the supply of potable water and fire protection along Old La Porte Road. Provisions will have to be made to ensure that all on -site infrastructure or improvements can accommodate the water and sanitary sewer needs of future developments. The storm water drainage issue will be reviewed with the site development plans and on -site detention. There is an existing 40'wide drainage channel F 101, that is planned to be expanded to 130' wide. Development Strategy — The highest use analysis presented by the applicant reveals that the subject property would be better served by the proposed use (Turbo Services Expansion), which would blend into an existing use of property to the north and west of the subject tract. Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change should conform to the zoning and uses of nearby properties. The tract in question is suitable for the requested change to Light Industrial (LI) zone. Development within the subject tract should not negatively impact the surrounding properties nor harm the value of nearby properties. It should not have a significant impact on traffic conditions in the area and utilities should not be affected. The applicant has demonstrated that the requested zoning would represent the highest and best use of the property. Granting the requested change should not be contrary to the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends changing the zoning of this tract from Large Lot to Light Industrial. In addition, staff suggests a 1.75 acre tract south of the drainage ditch not be included with this rezone request. Actions available to the Commission are listed below: • Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request from Large Lot to Light Industrial as submitted. • Recommend to Council denial of this rezoning request from LL to LI. • Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.