01-19-17 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting January 19, 2017 DCT1 Zone Change hearing. In accordance with state law, notice of the public hearing was also posted at Analysis: There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this 1. Land Use. The subject site is currently zoned Business Industrial (BI) and the Future Land Use Map identifies it as Light Industrial use. The rezoning of the subject property to LI is in conformance with the land use plan. 2. Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access. 3. Utilities. The applicant will need to extend city sewer services to the site. Water is already provided on site. considered prior to making land use decisions. The following table breaks down each Criterion: Staff Findings: Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area is sufficient to support the permitted use. existing use. Impact on the value and practicality of Proposed development will be consistent with adjacent the surrounding land uses. properties. Conformance of a zoning request with The proposed zone change is in conformance with the land the land use plan. use plan. Character of the surrounding and The proposed rezoning would be consistent with the adjacent areas. development pattern along this section of SH 225. Suitability of the property for the uses The proposed development will be consistent with the which would be permissible, adjacent properties. Furthermore, the site is surrounded on considering density, access and three sides with heavy industrial uses within the Battleground circulation, and adequacy of public Industrial District. Property located to the south across SH facilities and services. 225 Is currently zoned LI. The extent to which the proposed use The proposed zone change will have minimal impact on the designation would adversely affect the traffic in the vicinity. capacity or safety of that portion of the road. The extent to which the proposed use The proposed zone change will not create excessive air designation would create excessive air pollution or other negative environmental issues. pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. The gain, if any, to the public health, The proposed zone change will allow a vacant parcel to safety, and welfare of the City. develop in a manner consistent with adjacent properties. 2