4-15-21 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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%,Y"If1111t{ %,Y"Itl �Y"IIYIt,, fUon1n1,,`Jon r,tr,Ld „I ICI",",III`It i�,11 ,� 2O2 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 allowing for an industrial trucking terminal use on this site would not be consistent with the development patterns in the area. 2. Access. There is sufficient existing right-of-way access along Underwood Rd. 3. Utilities. The site is already connected to existing water and sewer services located along Underwood Rd. 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 zone change would not be consistent with of the surrounding land uses. adjacent properties. Conformance of a zoning request The proposed zone change will not be in conformance with the land use plan. with the future land use plan. Character of the surrounding and The proposed zone change to PUD with an industrial adjacent areas. trucking terminal use would not be consistent with current zoning along this section of Underwood Rd. Suitability of the property for the uses Development of the proposed site for trucking uses could which would be permissible, be suitable for this site but would not meet the character considering density, access and of the surrounding large lot residential neighborhood. circulation, and adequacy of public facilities and services. The extent to which the proposed The proposed zone change will have a significant impact use designation would adversely on the traffic along Underwood Rd. affect the capacity or safety of that portion of the road. The extent to which the proposed The proposed trucking terminal use has the potential a use designation would create number of negative impacts to the surrounding excessive air pollution, water environment, especially noise, air, and light pollution. pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. The gain, if any, to the public health, No specific gain has been identified. safety, and welfare of the City.