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August 28, 1979
Item No. 5 - Z-3383
Owner:
Applicant:
Request:
Purpose:
Existing Zoning:
Location:
Site Characteristics:
Size:
Existing Land Use:
Abutting Land Use
and Zoning:
Zoning History:
Syble Sharp
Syble Sharp
Rezone to "F" Commercial
Gift/Antique Shop
"A" One family
704 North Palm Street
Developed single family
7,000 square feet +-
Single Family residence
North - Single Family - Zoned "A"
South - Single Family - Zoned "A"
East - Office - Zoned "F"
West - Single Family - Zoned "A"
Property was denied "E-1" zoning
in 1958
Applicable Regulations: Zoning Ordinance
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FACTUAL INFORMATION
August 28, 1979
Item 5
1. NEED AND/OR DEMAND
The applicant states a desire to establish a combination
antique and gift shop in the existing residential structure.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLAN
This area of Kavanaugh Boulevard has been stable for a
number of years, and the plan for the area has not been
changed to reflect an increase in the land designated for
commercial use. As can be seen from the accompanying map,
the boundary line from the commercial district was drawn
with care. This request is not compatible with the
established planning in the area.
3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS
As within the other commercial areas along Kavanaugh
Boulevard, there is a distinct lack of adequate parking
facilities. Another commercial enterprise which cannot
provide any relief to the existing parking problem, as is
the case here, will only add to the problem.
4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION
Several neighbors to the south and west have contacted the
Staff regarding this case, and each has expressed serious
concern about its potential impact on the neighborhood. In
addition, a petition containing some fourteen signatures has
been received at the Planning Office.
5. PUBLIC SERVICES/EFFECT ON
No particular adverse effect is expected.
6. UTILITIES/EFFECT ON
No particular adverse effect is expected.
7. EFFECT ON PUBLIC FINANCES
No significant fiscal impact can be anticipated from this
limited proposal.
d' August 28, 1979
Item No. 5 -- Continued
8. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/REASONABLELESS
The rezoning of this property would probably spell the
eventual end of the residential use for this block. Of
course not every house would be abandoned immediately, but
it is reasonable to assume that gradual change would take
place.
9. STANDARDS OF QUALITY
No standards of quality have been addressed by the
applicant.
10. TRAFFIC AND STREET RIGHT -OF --WAY CONSIDERATION
No right -of --way issues attend this case. The major problem
with traffic in the area is the lack of parking as mentioned
above.
ANALYSIS
Even with a proximity to existing commercial areas, Staff views
this request as being no different from a one lot request in any
other neighborhood. The proposal does nothing to solve its own
parking requirement or to alleviate any problems already in
existence. Staff sees no reason to alter the zoning pattern in
this area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial.
COMMISSION ACTION
The applicant was present and argued that the request was very
similar to others in her general neighborhood which had been
approved in the past and stated her feeling that the staff had,
perhaps, misled her by not telling her that they would not
recommend approval. One neighbor representing several other
neighbors cited their opposition to this request and asked the
Planning Commission to deny the request as per staff
recommendation. After a brief discussion, the Commission moved
to approve the application as filed. The motion failed: 1 aye,
9 noes.and 1 absent. The application was declared to have been
denied.