Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4419 Staff AnalysisMay 28, 1985 Item No. B - Z-4419 Owner: Dwight Jackson Applicant: Same Location: 2812 Commerce Street Request: Rezone from "R-3" to "C-3" Purpose: Commercial Size: 7,000 square feet Existing Use: Vacant and Single Family SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Single Family, Zoned "R-3" South - Single Family, Zoned "R-3" East - Interstate Right -of -Way, Zoned "R-3" West - Single Family, Zoned "R-3" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 1. The request before the Planning Commission is to rezone the ofte lot at 2812 Commerce Street to "C-3." No specifics have been provided at this time, but it appears that the use will be some type of small retail establishment. The immediate block is occupied by single family residences or vacant lots, and the zoning is residential. The land use in the area is residential with "R-3" being the predominant zoning classification. To the south, there is some 11I-2" in place and to the north there is both "C-3" and "C-4." Some of the "C-3" adjacent to East Roosevelt is vacant which is a more appropriate location for a commercial use. With the "C-3" lots to the northeast on the frontage road, one is vacant and the southern one is occupied by a billboard. Probably the most significant land use to impact neighborhood is I-30, but because of the property's location, that does not create a good justification for a commercial rezoning. Even being on the frontage road the lot is somewhat removed from more viable commercial locations. 2. The site is occupied by a single family residence and an accessory building in the rear. The lot is 50' x 140' feet. May 28, 1985 Item No. B -- Continued 3. There are no right-of-way issues or Master Street Plan requirements. 4. The traffic engineer has expressed some concerns about the parking and the access. There have been no other ocmments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented neighborhood position or history on this site. 7. Staff believes that the location is inappropriate for a commercial reclassification and does not support the request. The property is a single residential lot with improper size for a quality commercial use or development. The existing structure has no setback on the south property line, and this could have an impact on the residence to the south if the property was rezoned. The "C-3" rezoning would probably be misplaced because of the makeup of the immediate block and its distance from East Roosevelt, the more logical area for a commercial use. Staff also questions the desirability of continuing nonresidential encroachment into older residential neighborhoods. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends denial of the "C-3" request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (March 26, 1985) The applicant, Dwight Jackson, was present. There were no objectors. Mr. Jackson said that the existing structure would be removed and a building for a small retail outlet would be constructed. He said that he owned the property to the north and presented a proposed design.concept utilizing some of that land. Mr. Jackson said that a majority of the residents supported the proposal. Beverly Jackson then addresed the Planning Commission. She said that the proposed use would benefit the neighborhood. Ms. Jackson discussed the size of the new building and how the site plan would work. There was a long discussion about several issues, including utilizing a portion of another lot for the project. A motion was made to defer the item for 45 days to allow the owner to get with the staff and resolve the various problems. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. May 28, 1985 Item No. B - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (May 28, 1985) The applicant, Dwight Jackson, was present. There were no objectors in attendance. Staff informed the Commission that Mr. Jackson had submitted a preliminary site plan utilizing the one lot at 2812 Commerce. Because of this and other information, the Planning staff recommended that "C-1" be approved with a conditional use permit for the proposed use, an eating place. Mr. Jackson then spoke. He said that he'd met with the Planning staff on several occasions and that the residents of the area were in support of the proposal. After some additional comments, Mr. Jackson agreed to amending the application to "C-1." The motion was made to recommend approval of the amended request to "C-1" and waive additional filing fees and further notification of property owners for the conditional use permit. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. March 26, 1985 Item No. 6 - Z-4419 Owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: Dwight Jackson Same 2812 Commerce Street Rezone from "R-3" to "C-3" Commercial 7,000 square feet Vacant and Single Family SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Single Family, Zoned "R-3" South - Single Family, Zoned "R-3" East - Interstate Right -of -Way, Zoned "R-3" West - Single Family, Zoned "R-3" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 1. The request before the Planning Commission is to rezone the one lot at 2812 Commerce Street to "C-3." No specifics have been provided at this time, but it appears that the use will be some type of small retail establishment. The immediate block is occupied by single family residences or vacant lots, and the zoning is residential. The land use in the area is residential with "R-3" being the predominant zoning classification. To the south, there is some 11I-2" in place and to the north there is both "C-3" and "C-4." Some of the "C-3" adjacent to East Roosevelt is vacant which is a more appropriate location for a commercial use. With the "C-3" lots to the northeast on the frontage road, one is vacant and the southern one is occupied by a billboard. Probably the most significant land use to impact neighborhood is I-30, but because of the property's location, that does not create a good justification for a commercial rezoning. Even being on the frontage road the lot is somewhat removed from more viable commercial locations. 2. The site is occupied by a single family residence and an accessory building in the rear. The lot is 50' x 140' feet. l I March 26, 1985 Item No. 6 - Continued 3. There are no right-of-way issues or Master Street Plan requirements. 4. The traffic engineer has expressed some concerns about the parking and the access. There have been no other ocmments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented neighborhood position or history on this site. 7. Staff believes that the location is inappropriate for a commercial reclassification and does not support the request. The property is a single residential lot with improper size for a quality commercial use or development. The existing structure has no setback on the south property line, and this could have an impact on the residence to the south if the property was rezoned. The "C-3" rezoning would probably be misplaced because of the makeup of the immediate block and its distance from East Roosevelt, the more logical area for a commercial use.' Staff also questions the desirability of continuing nonresidential encroachment into older residential neighborhoods. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends denial of the "C-3" request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, Dwight Jackson, was present. There were no objectors. Mr. Jackson said that the existing structure would be removed and a building for a small retail outlet would be constructed. He said that he owned the property the north and presented a proposed design conceptutiilizingo some of that land. Mr. Jackson said that a majority of the residents supported the proposal. Beverly Jackson then addresed the Planninq Commission. She Said that the Proposed use would benefit the neighborhood. T4s. Jackson discussed the size of the new building and how the would work. There wsite plan as a long discussion about several project issues, including utilizing a portion of another lot for the . A motion was made to defer the item for 45 days to allow the owner to get with the staff and resolve the various problems. The motion p 0 noes and 2 absent. assed by a vote of 9 ayes,