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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3798 Staff AnalysisMay 25, 1982 Item No. 12 - Z-3798 - Collins Zonin Reconsideration Subject• Proposed rezoning of 520 N. Cedar from "R-2" Single Family to "R-5" Urban Residence STAFF COMMENT: This application was considered by the Planning Commission on February 23, 1982, and was recommended for denial. The Board of Directors received an appeal on the application and upon consideration of the proposal, sent the matter back to ask the Planning Commission to review the plan and see if it were willing to change its recommendation. In the original zoning request, the applicant had refused to commit to any set development, but at the time the appeal was forwarded to the Board of Directors, the applicant submitted a site plan and a proposal for eight units to be constructed on this site. The Board felt that it would be appropriate for the Planning Commission to look at the proposal as it now stands and to offer its recommendation. In the past application, the staff was supportive of the proposal and recommended approval of the zoning. The staff still thinks that this proposal is appropriate for the neighborhood. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Ralph Bozeman, J.M. Collins, and Jimmy Collins were present as were a number of objectors. The applicant explained briefly how the matter had returned to the Planning commission's agenda and offered to provide more information about the project proposed. The Chairman stated that he could see no new information which could be provided and refused to allow the applicant to continue. Several objectors, including Tonia Cullum, Ralph Megna, and Skip Tuttle, were permitted to speak and all took to task the information that the applicant had provided to the Board of Directors regarding renovation costs of the present structure, the income presently derived from the property and the quality of the neighborhood. The Chairman read from three letters which had been received, all opposing the project. After this discussion, the Commission moved to affirm its recommendation for denial. The motion passed - 10 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent. February 23, 1982 Item No. 3 - Z-3798 Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: J.M. Collins J.M. Collins 520 N. Cedar Rezone from "R-3" Single Family to "R-5" Urban Residence Multifamily (new construction) Size: 14,980 Square Feet + Existing Use: Multifamily SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Office and Church, Zoned "R-5" South - Single Family, Zoned "R-3" East - Church Parking Lot and Residential, Zoned 11R-3" and "R-5" West - SW Bell Switching Station, Zoned "R-3" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: No adverse comments have been received from any reviewing agency regarding this request. There will be neighborhood opposition to this request. Staff has received some letters from neighbors, and it appears that neighbors desire to maintain the status quo on this property. It seems that neighbors would rather have the existing, somewhat rundown, building with inadequate parking than to see any new construction. The applicant has scheduled a neighborhood meeting, and this may have some nullifying effect on the opposition. The applicant proposes to remove the existing structure which contains four units and replace it with an eight -unit structure. The existing multifamily use of this property, the surrounding land uses on three sides, the existing zoning pattern in the neighborhood and the Heights/Hillcrest Plan all tend to support this application. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recomends approval. February 23, 1982 Item No. 3 - 2-3798 COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present, and there were approximately 10 objectors present. The applicant showed a typical site plan as proposed for the property and photos of the existing structure and stated that eight to 12 units were proposed on the site. He stated that the property had been purchased 36 years ago and that it had reached its economic peak and would not be feasible for renovation and continued use. He stated the units proposed would be approximately 270 square feet in size and have two bedrooms. He indicated that an expectation of $300 per month rent/per unit was involved in this project, and he discussed briefly the renovation questions and tax advantages to putting up a new structure. The objectors presented several arguments against removal of the existing structure saying that it would harm the neighboring properties. They expressed concerns about access to the property and stated that this was "spot zoning" at its worst. They presented a petition with 200 signatures in opposition to the zoning and after this lengthy presentation by the objectors, the Commission moved to approve the application. The motion failed on a vote of 0 ayes, 9 noes, 1 absent and 1 abstention (Robert Wright abstained).