HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4373 Staff AnalysisFebruary 26, 1985
Item No. Al - Z-4373
Owner: Jesse Smith
Applicant: Same
Location: 1510 Wright Avenue
Request: Rezone from "R-4" Two Family to
"C-1" Neighborhood Commercial
Purpose: Beauty Shop and Retail
Size: 5,700 square feet +
Existing Use: Vacant residence
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
North - Single Family, -Zoned "R-4"
South - Vacant, Zoned "R-6"
East - Single Family, Zoned "R-4"
West - Duplex, Zoned "R-4"
PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS:
1. The proposal for 1520 Wright Avenue -is to convert an
existing two story residential structure into a beauty
shop with some limited retail. This lot is one of
seven lots on the north side of Wright between High and
Summit that are still zoned for low density residential
use. The remainder of the five block strip from High
to Summit is zoned "C-3." In addition, a majority of
the south side of Wright along the five block stretch
is zoned "C-3" except for the "0-3" and "R-6" lots on
the block directly to the south of the property in
question. The zoning pattern along Wright is fairly
consistent with the "C-3" but the land use is more
mixed. There is some residential use in the "C-3" area
and the commercial uses vary but, for the most part,
they are neighborhood oriented. Because of the
existing zoning and development found along Wright, the
proposed use is compatible with the neighborhood. It
appears that the long-term desirability of residential
use for lots on Wright in this strip is questionable.
With the heavy traffic flow and the development trends,
the existing residential uses will probably be phased
out over the coming years.
February 26, 1985
Item No. Al - Continued
2. The site is a typical residential lot with a two story
structure.
3. There are no right-of-way requirements or Master Street
Plan issues associated with this request.
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 neighborhood position or documented history
on the site.
7. With "C-3" being the predominant zoning classification
in the immediate area and continued residential use
becoming less desirable along Wright Avenue, staff
supports the rezoning. The proposed use, a beauty
shop, is more neighborhood orei.ented and should hae
very little impact on the surrounding properties. In
addition, the "C-1" zone is the neighborhood commercial
district so that makes it more appropriate for the
location being at the corner of a minor arterial right
and a residential street. It is anticipated that the
remaining residential lots in the immediate area will
be considered for rezoning changes in the future.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the "C-1" request as filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (12-18_84)
The applicant, Jesse Smith, was present. There were four
objectors also present. Staff indicated that a
Opposing the request had been submitted Petition
hearing. James Ison spoke and objected tolthetrequestpublic
because of a number of problems in the area including
traffic and parking. Mr. Smith said
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provided on-site. Another resident voicedhisoold be
and said that the corner could not accommodate the proposed
use. Jo Martin, a property owner, said she had problems
with the use and expressed other concerns because of the
elderly and children in the neighborhood. Jesse Smith
spoke again. The Planning Commission voted to recommend
approval of the "C-1" request. The vote; 0 ayes, 9 noes
and 1 absent. The request was denied.
February 26, 1985
Item No. Al - Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (2-26-85)
(Note: Refer to Item A, Z -4373-A for the complete minute
record. The two items were discussed together.)
The Planning Commission reaffirmed their previous denial of
Z-4373 at this hearing by voting 0 ayes, 9 noes and
2 absent. The "C-1" rezoning was denied.