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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3473 Staff AnalysisMay 27, 1980 Item No. 10 - Z-3473 Owner: Applicant: Request: Purpose: Existing Zoning: Location: Site Characteristics: Size: Existing Land Use: Abutting Land Use and Zoning: Zoning History: Applicable Regulations: Roger C. Thurman and Ben Allen Olan Asbury Rezone to "I-2" Light Industrial Industrial Development - Unspecified "R-2" Single Family District Alexander Road, 1800 Ft. west of Vimy Ridge Road Wooded 23.9 Acres + Vacant North - Industrial Zoned "R-2" South - Vacant Zoned "R-2" East - Single Family and Vacant Zoned "R-2" West - Single Family and Vacant Zoned "R-2" Zoned "R-2" by the Southwest Annexation Process Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances FACTUAL INFORMATION May 27, 1980 Item 10 1. NEED AND/OR DEMAND The applicant states the intention to offer the land for future industrial development. There is no known development project pending. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLANS The proposed zoning is compatible with the Suburban Development Plan as now written. No other plans exist for this area. 3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS No particular environmental impacts are expected. There is existing industrial development in the area. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION No adverse comments have been received. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES/EFFECT ON No adverse comments have been received. 6. UTILITIES/EFFECT ON The Water Department states that only limited water service is available to the property at this time. There was no mention of future availability. No other comments have been received. 7. EFFECT ON PUBLIC FINANCES Industrial development of the property should add to the City's tax base and economic welfare. Presumably, industrial development would also provide jobs for the City's residents. 8. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/REASONABLENESS There is existing industrial development established in the area, and the proposal is compatible with the Suburban Development Plan. The application appears to be reasonable. May 27, 1980 Item 10 - Continued 9. STANDARDS OF QUALITY No standards of quality have been addressed. 10. TRAFFIC AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY Alexander Road is shown as a minor arterial on the Master Street Plan, requiring an 80 foot right-of-way. The applicant's survey indicates no prior dedication of right-of-way for this road. Therefore, the applicant will be requested to provide an easement for 40 feet. The applicant has agreed to provide any required easements. ANALYSIS: This property is located within a large area designated for future industrial development on the Suburban Development Plan. There are existing industrial developments nearby, and Staff feels the requested zoning is reasonable and appropriate. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present, and there were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Commission moved to approve the application as filed. The motion was passed: 7 ayes, O noes and 4 absent.