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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3544-A Staff AnalysisOctober 30, 1984 Item No. 3 - Z -3544-A Owner: Carroll and Beverly Strickland Applicant: Carroll Strickland Location: 8519 Chicot Road Request: Rezone from "C-3" General Commercial to "C-4" Open Display Purpose: Used Car Sales Lot Size: 0.42 acres Existing Use: Used Car Sales Lot SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant and Single Family, Zoned "R-2" South - Railroad Tracks, Zoned "R-2" East - Railroad Tracts, Zoned "R-2" West - Vacant, Zoned 11I-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The property in question is being utilized for a nonconforming used car lot, and the proposal is to continue that use. The site is located along a segment of Chicot Road between Base Line and I-30 that has a number of land uses associated with it. The zoning is similar with "R-2," "0-3" and "C-3" found south of the railroad tracks and "R-2," "C-3," "C-4" and "I-2" in place north of the railroad tracks. (The "C-3" parcel is the property in question.) It appears that the zoning pattern developing between the railroad tracks and I-30 is an "I-2" area with "C-4" at the frontage road. The railroad tracks do create an adequate boundary between the light industrial pocket to the north and the mix use area to the south. Because of the existing development found along Chicot, it appears that a used car lot is an acceptable use. Further to the north on Chicot, there is a used heavy equipment dealership. 2. The site is flat with two structures on it. There are no unique physical characteristics found on the property. October 30, 1984 Item No. 3 - C-bntinued 3. There are no right-of-way requirements or Master Street Plan issues associated with this request. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies at this time. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. The property was rezoned to "C-3" in 1980. There is no documented neighborhood position on the site. 7. Staff is not opposed to the current use on the property, but does question the desirability of rezoning the tract to "C-4." As has been stated previously, "I-2" is the predominant zoning classification north of the tract, and it appears that the immediate area is evolving into a light industrial/"I-2" pocket. Because of this, staff supports an "I-2" reclassification rather than "C-4." An automobile sales lot is also permitted in "I-2-." This approach will help create a more unified zoning pattern in the area. The Suburban Development Plan identifies the location as part of a large floodplain. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends "I-2" and not "C-4" as filed for. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, Carol Strickland, was present. There were no objectors present. Mr. Strickland addressed the staff's recommendation and pointed out that the request was for only 0.42 acres. He then agreed to amend the application to "I-2." The Commission then voted to recommend approval of the amended application. The vote - 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. October 30, 1984 Item No. 3 - Z -3544-A Owner: Carroll and Beverly Strickland Applicant: Carroll Strickland Location: 8519 Chicot Road Request: Rezone from "C-3" General Commercial to "C-4" Open Display Purpose: Used Car Sales Lot Size: 0.42 acres Existing Use: Used Car Sales Lot Si1RROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant and Single Family, Zoned "R-2" South - Railroad Tracks, Zoned "R-2" East - Railroad Tracts, Zoned "R-2" West - Vacant, Zoned "I-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1, The property in question is being utilized for a nonconforming used car lot, and the proposal is to continue that use. The site is located along a segment of Chicot Road between Base Line and I-30 that has a number of land uses associated with it. The zoning is similar with "R-2," "0-3" and "C-3" found south of the railroad tracks and "R-2," "C-3," "C-4" and "I-2" in place north of the railroad tracks. (The "C-3" parcel is the property in question.) It appears that the zoning pattern developing between the railroad tracks and I-30 is an "I-2" area with "C-4" at the frontage road. The railroad tracks do create an adequate boundary between the light industrial pocket to the north and the mix use area to the south. Because of the existing development found along Chicot, it appears that a used car lot is an acceptable use. Further to the north on Chicot, there is a used heavy equipment dealership. 2. The site is flat with two structures on it. There are no unique physical characteristics found on the property. October 30, 1984 Item No. 3 - Continued 3. There are no right-of-way requirements or Master Street Plan issues associated with this request. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies at this time. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. The property was rezoned to "C-3" in 1980. There is no documented neighborhood position on the site. 7. Staff is not opposed to the current use on the property, but does question the desirability of rezoning the tract to "C-4." As has been stated previously, "I-2" is the predominant zoning classification north of the tract, and it, appears that the immediate area is evolving into a light industrial/11I-2" pocket. Because of this, staff supports an "I-2" reclassification rather than "C-4." An automobile sales lot is also permitted in "I-2." This approach will help create a more unified zoning pattern in the area. The Suburban Development Plan identifies the location as part of a large floodplain. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends 11I-2" and not "C-4" as filed for. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, Carol Strickland, was present. There were no objectors present. Mr. Strickland addressed the staff's ,recommendation and pointed out that the request was for only 0.42 acres. He then agreed to amend the application to "I-2." The Commission then voted to recommend approval of the amended application. The vote - 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.