HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3689 Staff AnalysisMay 26, 1981
Item No. 11 - Z-3689
Owner: Mark Weedman, et al.
Applicant: Pat Morrison
Location: 10101 West Markham Street
(estimated)
Request: Rezone from "R-2" Single Family
to "0-2" Office and Institutional
Purpose: Office park development
Size: 20 acres +
Existing Use: Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Office, Single Family and Vacant, Zoned "0-3"
South - I-630
East - Single Family, Zoned "R-2"
West - Office, Zoned 110-2" and "0-3"
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
No adverse comments have been received from any reviewing
agency concerning this request. There is likely to be some
neighborhood opposition from the neighbors to the east
residing on Oak Lane. The southern 700 feet appears to be
within the 100 year floodplain and the applicant is working
towards dedicating that portion of the property to the City
for floodway protection. If approved, this request will
generate a change in the Suburban Development Plan which
shows this area for multifamily development.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval with the condition that some
formal commitment is made to assure later dedication of the
floodway property.
COMMISSION ACTION
The applicant was present, and there were a few objectors.
Three objectors led by Randy Perry, all residents of Oak
Lane, spoke in opposition to the request. As it turned out
during their discussion, they did not necessarily oppose:the
zoning aspect of this case, but expressed grave concerns
over drainage considerations, flooding of properties, etc.
Mr. Perry, during his time speaking in opposition, also
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mentioned the solar rights issue. He stated that his house
was an energy saving house, and that his fear was that the
development of this property with high rise type officen
buildings might infringe upon his access to the su, were he
to desire to include solar heating in his residence. The
two others speaking in opposition to the zoning of this
property, stated that what they really were asking for was a
delay until the drainage problems in the area can be solved.
Chairman Massie told the applicants that the zoning request
was dealing with land use issues and could not deal with
drainage issues, except on the basis of the site plan review
which would come later in the development of this property.
There was a lengthy discussion, and finally the Commission
moved to approve the application as filed. The motion was
passed: 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.