HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3376 Staff AnalysisJuly 24, 1979
Item No. 7 - Z-3376
Owner:
Applicant:
Request:
Purpose:
Existing Zoning:
Location:
Site Characteristics:
Size:
Existing Land Use:
Abutting Land Use
and Zoning:
Zoning History:
Applicable Regulations:
Paul D. Morriss
Charles A. Brown
Rezone to "F" Commercial District
Commercial Development Unspecified
"A" One Family District
Northwest Corner of Shackleford at
West Markham Street
Level
19.332 Acres +
Vacant
North - Single Family
Zoned "A"
South - Commercial and Public Utilities
Zoned "F" and "A"
East - Vacant
Zoned "F"
West - Vacant
Zoned "F"
None
Zoning Ordinance
FACTUAL INFORMATION
July 24, 1979
Item 7
1. NEED AND/OR DEMAND
The applicant has stated that the intention is to develop a
unified commercial shopping area.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLANS
The request is compatible with existing zoning and land use
patterns in this area.
3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS
No adverse environmental impacts are anticipated.
4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION
No neighborhood position has been established.
5. PUBLIC SERVICES/EFFECT ON
No adverse comments have been received from departmental
reviewers.
6. UTILITIES/EFFECT ON
The Water Department has stated that a 39 -inch water main
would have to be lowered if the developer were to try to
take access onto Markham Street. No other comments have
been received.
7. EFFECT ON PUBLIC FINANCES
Eventual development would likely generate significant tax
revenues.
6. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/REASONABLENESS
The property abuts "F" zoned land on three sides. The
property most likely will be developed in a way which will
not produce undesirable effects on the subdivision to the
north. In view of the significant commercial commitment
within the area, it seems indefensible to recommend other
than what is requested.
9. STANDARDS OF QUALITY
No standards of quality have been addressed.
July 24, 1979
Item No. 7 - Continued
10. TRAFFIC AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSIDERATION
Shackleford Road is being constructed to arterial standards
under the present bond program and should be completed by
winter. West Markham Street may or may not be developed in
the near future. A forthcoming court decision will likely
determine who is responsible for that project.
ANALYSIS:
Staff views the proposed zoning as a fait accompli surrounded by
commercial zoning and development on three sides, located at the
intersection of two major arterial thoroughfares. Hardly any
other possibility exists.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
7uly 24, 1979
Item No. 7 - Continued
10. TRAFFIC AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSIDERATION
Shackleford Road is being constructed to arterial standards
under the present bond program and should be completed by
winter. West Markham Street may or may not be developed in
the near future. A forthcoming court decision will likely
determine who is responsible for that project.
ANALYSIS:
Staff views the proposed zoning as a fait accompli surrounded by
commercial zoning and development on three sides, located at the
intersection of two major arterial thoroughfares. Hardly any
other possibility exists.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The applicant was present and there were no objectors.
Dwight Holcomb, a neighboring property owner from Beverly Hills
Addition, presented a petition asking for assurance that adequate
buffering between the proposed commercial development and the
residences to the north would be provided.
After a discussion of the buffering question, the Commission
moved to approve the request with the condition that the
applicant submit a letter stating his willingness to comply with
the criteria set forth in the "C-3" Zoning District as presently
written in the proposed new Zoning Ordinance. The motion passed
6 ayes, 0 noes and 5 absent.