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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3550 Staff AnalysisSeptember 30, 1980 Item 11 - Continued 8. LEGAL/REASONABLE The property abuts 11C-3" zoning on two sides and "I-2" on one. The portion of the property which abuts residential zoning is all in the floodplain as are all of the houses in that subdivision. Staff understands the concern of the neighbors as they have been seriously impacted already. However, there appears to be no reasonable expectation that single family development could or would take place on this property. 9. STANDARDS OF QUALITY No standards have been addressed. 10. TRAFFIC AND RIGHT-OF-WAY Cunningham Lake Road is constructed within a prescriptive right-of-way. The only location where any traceable dedication has occurred is along the southern boundary of the Brook Park Addition. Therefore, the applicant will required to provide an easement deed for 25 feet along the entire length of the site's southern boundary. ANALYSIS: The proposed zoning will permit the construction of a roller skating center on the north half of the property. The southern portion lies within the 100 -Year Floodplain. This portion of the property will provide for one driveway access and some parking. It will otherwise be left in its natural state. The property is severely impacted for potential use as residential even at some density above single family. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present, and there were four objectors present. The applicant made a brief presentation discussing why it seemed appropriate to them to zone the property and asked that it be approved. The opposition, represented by Virginia Kane, who presented a petition with some 20 signatures argued their concerns about traffic on CunninghAm Lake Road as well as the nature of the business specified, that being a skating rink. After a lengthy discussion, the Commission moved to defer action on this application to October 28. The motion was passed - 6 ayes, 1 no and 4 absent. FACTUAL INFORMATION Item 11 September 30, 1980 1. NEED OR DEMAFD The applicant states the desire to use this property for the development of a roller skating center. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH MUNICIPAL PLANS No recent plans exist for this location; however, long-term development of the area has settled into a pattern of commercial uses. The southern boundary of the existing commercial development has been established along a line at a point roughly 600 feet south of and parallel with W. Markham Street. 3. EFFECT ON ENVIRONS The only real environmental concern is the floodplain which covers approximately the south half of this property. The proposed construction of the skating center will take place on the northern half of the property with that portion in the floodplain to be left in its natural state with the exception of one driveway along the west side of the property. No adverse environmental impacts are expected. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD POSITION Neighbors living in the Brook Park Drive area just to the east have expressed concern about the application. There seems to be more concern about the particular kind of activity (skating center) and the potential for traffic eastward along Cunningham Lake Road than about the commercial zoning per se. 5. PUBLIC SERVICES No adverse comments have been received. 6. UTILITIES/EFFECT ON No adverse comments have been received. 7. EFFECT ON PUBLIC FINANCES None expected. September 30, 1980 Item No. 11 - Z-3550 Owner: W. Holmes Shaver and Adrian Vernon Criss Trust Applicant: Nolan Rushing Request: Rezone to "C-3" General Commercial Purpose: Roller Skating Center Existing Zoning: "R-2" Single Family Location: Cunningham Lake Road behind Harry's Market Site Characteristics: Gentle slope downward towards the creek/50% floodplain Size: 3.73 Acres + Existing Land Use: Vacant Abutting Land Use North - Commercial and Zoning: Zoned "C-3" South - Public Zoned "R-2" East - Commercial and Single Family Zoned "C-3" and "R-2" West - Industrial Zoned "I-2" Zoning History: An attempt was made to zone this property "K" Heavy Industrial many years ago. That application was denied. Applicable Regulations: Zoning Ordinance