HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4298-A Staff AnalysisJanuary 28, 1992
ITEM NO.: 1 Z -4298-A
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
Dwight and O. R. Harshaw
Dwight Harshaw
4309-4315 John Barrow Road
Rezone from R-3 and 0-3 to R-4
Duplex
0.61 acre
Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North
- Single -Family,
zoned 0-3
South
- Single -Family,
zoned R-3
East
- Vacant, zoned
R-3
West
- Vacant, zoned
R-3 and 0-3
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone four lots on
John Barrow Road from R-3 and 0-3 to R-4, which is the "two
family" district. At this time, there is one structure on
the four lots and the proposal is to convert the building
into a duplex. Staff is unaware of any immediate plans for
the remaining lots. The building is situated on one of the
0-3 lots, and over the years, it has been used for an office
and a daycare center. (West 44th Street is unopened east and
west of John Barrow Road.)
In 1984, a request was filed to reclassify the four lots to
C-3 for small retail uses. The rezoning was endorsed by the
Planning Commission, but denied by the Board of Directors.
Staff recommended denial of the C-3 reclassification.
Zoning in the general vicinity is R-3, R-4, 0-3 and C-3. The
property in question abuts R-3 on two sides, and on the west
side of John Barrow Road, the lots are zoned R-3 and 0-3.
Land use is primarily single family residential. Other uses
found in the neighborhood are several churches and an auto
service garage. Throughout the area, there are a number of
vacant lots.
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January 28, 1992
ITEM NO.: 1 Z -4293-A (Cont.
The Boyle Park District Plan includes the four lots in an
area along both sides of John Barrow Road identified for low
density multifamily use. Therefore, staff feels that a R-4
reclassification, duplex zoning, conforms to the adopted
plan. The proposed use and zoning are compatible with the
neighborhood and there should be no impact on the surrounding
properties. The approval of the R-4 request will put to use
a vacant building, a positive step for the John Barrow
neighborhood and something that should be encouraged.
ENGINEERTNG COMMENTS
John Barrow Road is classified as minor arterial and the
right-of-way standard is 45 feet from the centerline.
Dedication of additional right-of-way is required because
the existing right-of-way is deficient.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the R-4 rezoning as requested.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 28, 1992)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors, and the
item was placed on the Consent Agenda. A motion was made to
recommend approval of R-4 as filed. The motion passed by a
vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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