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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4066-A Staff Analysiss N, May 29, 1984 Item No. 2 - Z -4066-A Owner: Winrock Development Company Applicant: Maury Mitchell Location: Markham & Alamo, Southeast Corner Request: Rezone from "R-2" to "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial Purpose: Retail Size: .5 acres + Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" South - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "C-3" West - Commercial, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The development potential of the site is limited as to use due to its size and location adjacent to a significant floodway. The proposal for the site is a small-scale retail establishment, such as an antique store. 2. The property is vacant and relatively flat. A portion of the site is involved with the floodplain to the east, so careful consideration will have to be given to it when preparing the site plan. 3. There are no right-of-way requirements or Master Street Plan issues attached to this site. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies at this time. 5. There are no legal issues associated with this request. 6. In August, 1983, a rezoning request was filed to change the classification of this site to "C-3" to permit a car wash. The request was denied by a vote of 4 ayes and 6 noes. The immediate neighborhood was strongly opposed to the request and expressed concerns about noise, light and activities after hours which would be May 29, 1984 Item No. 2 - Continued generated by the car wash. At that time, staff's position was to support the "C-1" reclassification for the property. The southeast and southwest corners of Alamo and West Markham are the only remaining properties in this area of West Markham that are not classified for commercial uses. The southwest corner has an existing commercial operation which was developed prior to annexation and is nonconforming at this time. 7. Staff is in support of the "C-1" request because of the site's relationship to existing uses and commercial zoning. The present commercial use on the southwest corner is of "C-1" nature and the existing "C-3" zoning on both sides of Markham in any direction for some distance. The majority of the this commercial property is vacant except for the Channel 16 television studio. The "C-1" district permits services which are more oriented towards a residential neighborhood but does not allow certain commercial uses such as a car wash. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, Maury Mitchell, was present. There were no objectors in attendance. Discussion centered around the property's involvement with the floodway and a new study that is to be released in the near future. Mike Batie of the City's Engineering Division addressed the floodway issue and requested the Commission to rezoneonly that section of property that is out of the floodway. He stated that a large portion of the property is currently in the floodway, but that the new study could revise the floodway boundary and reduce its size. The applicant agreed to amending the application to exclude the area in the floodway from the request. A motion was made to recommend the request as amended. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. May 29, 1984 Item No. 2 - Z -4066-A Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: Winrock Development Company Maury Mitchell Markham & Alamo, Southeast Corner Rezone from "R-2" to "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial Retail .5 acres + Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" South - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" East - Vacant, Zoned "C-3" West - Commercial, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The development potential of the site is limited as to use due to its size and location adjacent to a significant floodway. The proposal for the site is a small-scale retail establishment, such as an antique store. 2. The property is vacant and relatively flat. A portion of the site is involved with the floodplain to the east, so careful consideration will have to be given to it when preparing the site plan. 3. There are no right-of-way requirements or Master Street Plan issues attached to this site. 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies at this time. 5. There are no legal issues associated with this request. 6. In August, 1983, a rezoning request was filed to change the classification of this site to "C-3" to permit a car wash. The request was denied by a vote of 4 ayes and 6 noes. The immediate neighborhood was strongly opposed to the request and expressed concerns about noise, light and activities after hours which would be May 29, 1.984 Item No. 2 - Continued generated by the car wash. At that time, staff's position was to support the "C-1" reclassification for the property. The southeast and southwest corners of Alamo and West Markham are the only remaining properties in this area of West Markham that are not classified for commercial uses. The southwest corner has an existing commercial operation which was developed prior to annexation and is nonconforming at this time. 7. Staff is in support of the "C-1" request because of the site's relationship to existing uses and commercial zoning. The present commercial use on the southwest corner is of 11C-1" nature and the existing "C-3" zoning on both sides of Markham in any direction for some distance. The majority of the this commercial property is vacant except for the Channel 16 television studio. The "C-1" district permits services which are more oriented towards a residential neighborhood but does not allow certain commercial uses such as a car wash. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, Maury Mitchell, was present. There were no objectors in attendance. Discussion centered around the property's involvement with the floodway and a new study that is to be released in the near future. Mike Batie of the City's Engineering Division addressed the floodway issue and requested the Commission to rezoneonly that section of property that is out of the floodway. He stated that a large portion of the property is currently in the floodway, but that the new study could revise the floodway boundary and reduce its size. The applicant agreed to amending the application to exclude the area in the floodway from the request. A motion was made to recommend the request as amended. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.