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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4515 Staff AnalysisAugust 27, 1985 Item No. 9 - Z-4515 Owner: Various Owners Applicant: Larry Henderson Location: SW Corner of Bankhead Drive at I-440 Request: Rezone from Unclassified to "C-3" General Commercial Purpose: Motel and Restaurant Size: 2.7 acres + Existing Use: Vacant and Single Family SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Interstate Right -of -Way, Unclassified and "R-2" South - Vacant and Single Family, Unclassified East - Commercial, Zoned "C-3" West - Vacant, Unclassified PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal is to rezone the site to "C-3" to permit a restaurant and motel. The property is currently outside the City limits, so annexation of the land must also be accomplished prior to the rezoning being finalized. The tract is located at an interchange with I-440 and in close proximity to the airport, so it appears that the location has commercial potential. To the east across Bankhead'Drive, there is an existing motel that has proven to be very successful. Land use - on the west side of Bankhead Drive include single family, an auto salvage operation, but most of the land is vacant. Besides the rezoning and annexation issues, several of the street rights-of-wav and alleys are proposed to be closed. 2. The site is wooded and vacant for the most part. There is a single family residence on a portion of the tract. 3. There are no right-of-wa- requirements or Master Street Plan issues aGsociated with this request. August 27, 1985 Item No. 9 - Continued 4. Engineering has provided the following comments: (1) Boundary street improvements required on 33rd Street as well as Bankhead Drive, including drainage structures. (2) Recommend closing Riffel Street. If not, require boundary street improvements. (3) Coordinate all access with Traffic Engineer and AHTD at new intersection at Bankhead Drive. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. Staff has received several informational calls concerning this request. There is no documented history on the site. 7. Being located at a major interchange with an interstate is an appropriate location for a motel and staff supports the "C-3" request. The rezoning and proposed use should have little impact on the surrounding area and will probably encourage further new development in the immediate vicinity. The general area is better suited now for a more intense development pattern because of the interstate and good access. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of "C-3" rezoning as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was represented by Gene Lewis. There were no objectors present. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the "C-3" rezoning as filed. The vote: 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 noes and 1 abstention (Bill Rector). August 27, 1985 Item No. 9 - Z-4515 Owner: Various Owners Applicant: Larry Henderson Location: SW Corner of Bankhead Drive at I-440 Request: Rezone from Unclassified to "C-3" General Commercial Purpose: Motel and Restaurant Size: 2.7 acres + Existing Use: Vacant and Single Family SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Interstate Right -of -Way, Unclassified and "R-2" South -- Vacant and Single Family, Unclassified East - Commercial, Zoned "C-3" West - Vacant, Unclassified PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The proposal is to rezone the site to "C-3" to permit a restaurant and motel. The property is currently outside the City limits, so annexation of the land must also be accomplished prior to the rezoning being finalized. The tract is located at an interchange with I-440 and in close proximity to the airport, so it appears that the location has commercial potential. To the east across Bankhead Drive, there is an existing motel that has proven to be very successful. Land use - on the west side of Bankhead Drive include single family, an auto salvage operation, but most of the land is vacant. Besides the rezoning and annexation issues, several of the street rights-of-wav and alleys are proposed to be closed. 2. The site is wooded and vacant for the most part. There is a single family residence on a portion of the tract. 3. There are no right -of -wain requirements.or Master Street Plan issues associated with this request. August 27, 1985 Item No. 9 - Continued 4. Engineering has provided the following comments: (1) Boundary street improvements required on 33rd Street as well as Bankhead Drive, including drainage structures. (2) Recommend closing Riffel Street. If not, require boundary street improvements. (3) Coordinate all access with Traffic Engineer and AHTD at new intersection at Bankhead Drive. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. Staff has received several informational calls concerning this request. There is no documented history on the site. 7. Being located at a major interchange with an interstate is an appropriate location for a motel and staff supports the "C-3" request. The rezoning and proposed use should have little impact on the surrounding area and will probably encourage further new development in the immediate vicinity. The general area is better suited now for a more intense development pattern because of the interstate and good access. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of "C-3" rezoning as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was represented by Gene Lewis. There were no objectors present. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the "C-3" rezoning as filed. The vote: 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 noes and 1 abstention (Bill Rector).