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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4389-B Staff AnalysisDecember 1, 1987 Item N0.13 - Z -4389-B Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: Alejandro Sy Sharon Cain 10900 Block of West Markham (West of Shackelford Road) Rezone from "C-3" to "0-2" Bank/Office Building 5.0 acres Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "C-2" South - Commercial and Industrial, Zoned "R-2" & "C-3" East - Commercial, Zoned "C-3" West - Vacant, Zoned "C-3" STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposal is to rezone 5.0 acres from "C-3" to "0-2" for a multistory office building which will include a bank's headquarters. The request is being made primarily to allow a mid -rise structure because "C-3" has a maximum height of only 35 feet. In the "0-3" District, the permitted height is 45 feet, but it allows a maximum height of 120 feet by increasing the setbacks from all the property lines. The Zoning Ordinance states that, "one foot may be added to the height of the building for each foot that the building or portion thereof is set back from the required yard lines." The site is part of the I-430 District Plan area which identifies the location for major office use, and an "0-2" reclassification is compatible with that type of development pattern. Staff's position is' that the request conforms to the plan and supports the "0-2" rezoning. "0-2" is the site plan review district, so prior to a building permit being issued for the project, the site plan will have to be approved by the Planning Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the "0-2" rezoning as requested. December 1, 1987 Item No. 1.3 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A motion was to recommend approval of the 110-2" rezoning as requested. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes, and 0 absent. December 1, 1987 Item No. 13 - Other Matters The City Board of Directors has requested an additional report from the Planning Commission concerning Z -4389-B, which was previously considered by the Planning Commission on October 27, 1987, and recommended for approval. However, at the Planning Commission meeting, no one appeared in opposition to the rezoning. At the City Board meeting on November 17, 1987, about 10 people were present in opposition and a protest petition was filed. Neighbors were concerned about the height of the proposed building to be constructed on the property and about traffic impacts upon Shackleford Road and Markham Street. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (12-1-87) The applicant, Sharon Cain, was present. There were two objectors in attendance. Staff reviewed the issue and the request from the Board of Directors. Ms. Cain discussed the site and the proposed building which she said would be 70 feet high. Other persons who spoke in support of the "0-2" rezoning were Cathy Owens, Al Harkins and Mike South. George Williams, a resident of the Beverly Hills Subdivision, spoke against the "0-2" rezoning because of the permitted height of 120 feet. He also said that a mid -rise office building would add to the existing traffic problems. There was a lengthy discussion about the various issues and a number of questions were asked. A motion was then made to reaffirm the Planning Commission's first vote on October 20, 1987, unanimously supporting the "0-2" rezoning. The motion was approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 abstention (Martha Miller). October 20, 1987 Item No. 3 - Z -4389-B Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: Alejandro Sy Sharon Cain 10900 Block of West Markham (West of Shackelford Road) Rezone from "C-3" to 110-2" Bank/Office Building 5.0 acres Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Vacant, Zoned "C-2" South - Commercial and Industrial, Zoned "R-2" & 11C-3" East - Commercial, Zoned "C-3" West - Vacant, Zoned "C-3" STAFF ANALYSIS: The proposal is to rezone 5.0 acres from "C-3" to "0-2" for a multistory office building which will include a bank's headquarters. The request is being made primarily to allow a mid -rise structure because "C-3" has a maximum height of only 35 feet. In the "0-3" District, the permitted height is 45 feet, but it allows a maximum height of 120 feet by increasing the setbacks from all the property lines. The Zoning Ordinance states that, "one foot may be added to the height of the building for each foot that the building or portion thereof is set back from the required yard lines." The site is part of the I-430 District Plan area which identifies the location for major office use, and an "0-2" reclassification is compatible with that type of development pattern. Staff's position is that the request conforms to the plan and supports the "0-2" rezoning. "0-2" is the site plan review district, so prior to a building permit being issued for the project, the site plan will have to be approved by the Planning Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the "0-2" rezoning as requested. r i October 20, 1987 Item No. 3 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A motion was to recommend approval of the "0-2" rezoning as requested. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes, and 0 absent.