HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3399 Staff AnalysisSeptember 25, 1979
Item No. 3 - Z-3399
Owner:
Applicant:
Request:
Purpose:
Existing Zoning:
Location:
Site Characteristics:
Size:
Existing Land Use:
Abutting Land Use
and Zoning:
Zoning History:
Applicable Regulations:
Oliver and M. Joycelyn Elbers
Oliver and M. Joycelyn Elbers
Rezone to "D" Apartment
Multifamily Development Unspecified
"B" Residence
315 South Maple Street
Sloping. Developed single family
7,560 square feet +
Single Family
North - Single
family
- zoneo "B"
South - Single
family
- zoned "B"
East - Single
family -
zoned "B"
West - Single
family -
zoned "B"
None.
Zoning Ordinance
FACTUAL INFORMATION
September 25, 1979
Item 3
1. NEED AND/OR DEMAND
The applicant has stated a desire to establish a multifamily
residence at this location. Staff is not aware whether a
new structure is planned or if simple conversion of the
existing structure can be expected.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLAN
No City plan anticipates an increase in the intensity of
development in this area. It has been expected from the
beginning that this area would remain primarily single
family with some infusion of duplex development on some of
the larger lots. This request, therefore, is not compatible
with the existing City plans.
3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS
In order to appreciably enlarge the number of dwelling units
on this property, it appears that significant changes would
be required for the landscape. Approximately six units
could be accommodated on this size lot under the terms of
the ordinance, and these units would require a likewise
increase in parking space, vehicle maneuvering area and
sanitation facilities. It is expected that significant
environmental impacts might be the result of this proposal.
4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION
No expression of neighborhood position has reached the staff
at this time.
5. PUBLIC SERVICES/EFFECT ON
No adverse comments have been received from any department.
6. UTILITIES/EFFECT ON
No adverse comments have been received.
7. EFFECT ON PUBLIC FINANCES
No particular fiscal impact is expected.
8. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/REASONABLENESS
Staff views this request as a clear case of "spot zoning"
and further believes that it is unreasonable.
September 25, 1979
Item No. 3 - Continued
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. However, Plateau
Avenue is presently developed without curb and gutter and
with open drainageways. Development of this site for
multifamily would require that the drainage structures be
placed underground.
ANALYSIS:
As expressed above, Staff views this request as having no basis
in reason. The site is inappropriate for multifamily
development. A change to apartment zoning, in addition to being
"spot zoning" flies in the face of all existing or anticipated
plans for the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Staff stated that the applicant had not paid his filing fee, nor
notified neighboring property owners as required, and further
stated that the applicant had decided not to pursue a rezoning at
this time. Staff recommended withdrawal with the provision that
the applicant be allowed to refile within a twelve month period
if he so desires. The Commission moved to follow the staff
recommendation. The motion passed: 6 ayes, 0 noes and
5 absent.