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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4341 Staff AnalysisOctober 30, 1984 Item No. 8 - Z-4341 Owner: Financial Centre Development Co. Applicant: Same Location: 11300 Hermitage Road Request: Rezone from "R-2" Single Family to "0-3" General Office Purpose: Office Size: 0.49 acres Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" South - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" East - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" West - Church, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposed use for the property is an office building. The site is located west of the Financial Centre area which is rapidly becoming a major office location with significant buildings completed or under construction. To the east of this tract, a 7 to 8 story office building is proposed. Directly to the west, there is a church, and at the intersection of Autumn and Hermitage Roads there is a large "C-3" involvement. The property abuts a residential subdivision to the north, and there are some single family residences to the south. Because of the property's relationship to the office development to the east and the future of Hermitage Road, a parkway, it is reasonable to assume that residential use is not viable and an office reclassification as a logical alternative. 2. The site is vacant with some trees on it. The property also gradually slopes up from south to north. 3. This section of Hermitage Road is shown on the Master Street Plan to be part of the Rock Creek Parkway which extends from I-430 to the west planning area boundary. A parkway requires a substantial right-of-way so dedication of additional right-of-way will be necessary. Engineering will determine the amount of October 30, 1984 Item No. 8 w Continued right-of-way that is needed. This may place some restrictions on the development proposed for the property. The owner has noted on the street right-of-way agreement form that "Financial Centre Development Company will agree to work with the City to establish the right-of-way and/or easements required for the continuation of the Financial Centre Parkway." 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented history on the site. The neighborhood's position relative to office construction is well documented by the filing of a suit by the residents against the Board of Adjustment for approving a height variance to permit a 10 story office building to the east. The issue has been resolved and all parties involved agreed to a reduction in height of the structure and other provisions (Z-4342/Item No. 9 is part of the consent judgment). 7. The property in question is not identified for office use on the I-430 Plan, but because of its location and the status of the tract to the east, staff is supporting the rezoning. Continued residential use or development along Hermitage Road is questionable because of the proposed parkway and being located between a major office area and a substantial "C-3" involvement to the west. The I-430 Plan shows the area on the south side of Hermitage Road for major office use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The Commission discussed the case briefly and then voted to recommend approval of the application as filed. The vote - 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. October 30, 1984 Item No. 8 - Z-4341 Owner: Financial Centre Development Co. Applicant: Same Location: 11300 Hermitage Road Request: Rezone from "R-2" Single Family to 110-3" General Office Purpose: Office Size: 0.49 acres Existing Use: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" South - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" East -- Single Family, Zoned "R-2" West - Church, Zoned "R-2" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposed use for the property is an office building. The site is located west of the Financial Centre area which is rapidly becoming a major office location with significant buildings completed or under construction. To the east of this tract, a 7 to 8 story office building is proposed. Directly to the west, there is a church, and at the intersection of Autumn and Hermitage Roads there is a large "C-3" involvement. The property abuts a residential subdivision to the north, and there are some single family residences to the south. Because of the property's relationship to the office development to the east and the future of Hermitage Road, a parkway, it is reasonable to assume that residential use is not viable and an office reclassification as a logical alternative. 2. The site is vacant with some trees on it. The property also gradually slopes up from south to north. 3. This section of Hermitage Road is shown on the Master Street Plan to be part of the Rock Creek Parkway which extends from I-430 to the west planning area boundary. A parkway requires a substantial right-of-way so dedication of additional right-of-way will be necessary. Engineering will determine the amount of October 30, 1984 Item No. 8 - Continued right-of-way that is needed. This may place some restrictions on the development proposed for the property. The owner has noted on the street right-of-way agreement form that "Financial Centre Development Company will agree to work with the City to establish the right-of-way and/or easements required for the continuation of the Financial Centre Parkway." 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented history on the site. The neighborhood's position relative to office construction is well documented by the filing of a suit by the residents against the Board of Adjustment for approving a height variance to permit a 10 story office building to the east. The issue has been resolved and all parties involved agreed to a reduction in height of the structure and other provisions (Z-4342/Item No. 9 is part of the consent judgment). 7. The property in question is not identified for office use on the I-430 Plan, but because of its location and the status of the tract to the east, staff is supporting the rezoning. Continued residential use or development along Hermitage Road is questionable because of the proposed parkway and being located between a major office area and a substantial "C-3" involvement to the west. The I-430 Plan shows the area on the south side of Hermitage Road for major office use. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. The Commission discussed the case briefly and then voted to recommend approval of the application as filed. The vote - 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.