12-19-19 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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an 111 g dw'Irtd Zonling ��, i"11111 , xl��ll 1 ar r,IJl,ll 1 �Irrr Ill"t�:r ritr,(,!s,l 19 2019 Analysis: There are a number of different considerations staff evaluated during the review of this application. The following describes staff's analysis of those considerations: 1. Land Use. Staff finds that business industrial is a sufficient fit for the existing site. The existing lot has been utilized for minor industrial uses, in conjunction with the property to the south, for at least 35 years. 2. Access. The site will have direct access to Fairmont Pkwy. once it is legally combined with the adjacent property to the south. 3. Utilities. Water and sewer services are available along Fairmont Pkwy. Additionally, the City's Comprehensive Plan identifies a number of items to be considered prior to making land use decisions. The following table breaks down each item and staff's finding: Criterion: Staff Findings: Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area is sufficient to support permitted use. the proposed use. Impact on the value and practicality Proposed development would be consistent with other of the surrounding land uses. industrial properties in the immediate area. Future industrial development on the site could have more significant impacts on surrounding residential uses. Conformance of a zoning request The proposed zone change will be in conformance with with the land use plan. the current future land use plan, once amended. Character of the surrounding and The proposed zone change would be consistent with adjacent areas. current development to the south but would be in contrast to the newly developed residential subdivision to the north. Suitability of the property for the uses The current use of the property has minimal impacts to the which would be permissible, adjacent properties. Other uses permitted in the BI zoning considering density, access and district may be more impactful if ever developed on site. circulation, and adequacy of public facilities and services. The extent to which the proposed The proposed zone change will have minimal impact on use designation would adversely the traffic in the vicinity. The proposed development will affect the capacity or safety of that utilize existing driveways on Fairmont. No new driveways portion of the road. are proposed. The extent to which the proposed The proposed zone change will not create any known use designation would create excessive air pollution or other negative environmental excessive air pollution, water issues at this time. pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. The gain, if any, to the public health, No gain has been identified at this time. safety, and welfare of the City.