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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3508 Staff AnalysisJuly 29, 1980 Item No. 13 - Z-3508 Owner: Bessie Lewis and Arkansas Realtors Association Applicant: A.B. Speights Request: Rezone to "C-4" Open Display District Purpose: Motel Existing Zoning: "R-2" Single Family and "0-3" General Office Location: Southeast Corner, Markham and Shackleford Road Site Characteristics: Steep Slope Size: 8 Acres + Existing Land Use: Vacant Abutting Land Use North - Commercial and Zoning: Zoned "C-3" and "C-4" South - I-630 Unclassified East - I-430 Unclassified West - Commercial Zoned "C-3" Zoning History: A portion was zoned "0-3" by Z-3210 Applicable Regulations: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance FACTUAL INFORMATION Item 13 July 29, 1980 1. NEED OR DEMAND The proposed zoning will permit the construction of a motel on this property. 2. EFFECT ON MUNICIPAL PLANS Presently the Suburban Development Plan shows this entire location for suburban office development; however, staff is prepared to support a change in the plan to indicate use of the property as proposed. 3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS No adverse environmental impacts are expected. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION No neighborhood position has been expressed. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES No adverse comments have been received. 6. UTILITIES No adverse comments have been received; however the water utility pointed out a requirement for water easements. 7. PUBLIC FINANCES No fiscal impact is expected. 8. LEGAL/REASONABLE The property is surrounded by major arterial streets, two interstate highways, and a better location for "C-4" zoning would be hard to find. 9. STANDARDS OF QUALITY No standards of quality have been addressed. July 29, 1980 Item 13 - Continued 10. TRAFFIC AND RIGHT-OF-WAY No issues. 7hTST_T,7QTQ. One motel exists near this site already, and several major businesses are nearby. The location of the major streets speaks further for the approval of this request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present, and there were no objectors. After a lengthy discussion about various proposals to zone the property either "C-2" Shopping Center District or "C-4" Open Display District as filed, a motion was made to approve the application as filed. The motion failed - 1 aye, 7 noes and 3 absent. A second motion was made to recommend zoning the property to "C-2" Shopping Center District. The motion was passed - 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.