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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4625 Staff AnalysisMarch 25, 1986 Item No. 8 - Z-4625 Owner: Jim E. Goad Applicant: Same -- Location: 12,00-1.2A6 _North .UniversIty Request: Rezone from "R-2" to 190-3" Purpose: Office Size: 0.49 acres Existing Use: Vacant and Single Family SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" South - Office, Zoned "0-3" East - Vacant, Zoned "R-2" West - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" P,LANNIN.G:CONS•IDERATIONS: 1. The request is to rezone the property (three lots) to "0-3" for an office use. The tract is located at the northwest corner of University and Evergreen which is all zoned "R-2." The zoning on the other corners include "MF -6," 110-2" and 110-3" with the land uses being very -similar. The only -exception to that pattern is an "MF -6" tract which is being used for parking. On the northeast corner directly adjacent to University, there is a 100 foot "R-2" strip that functions as a buffer between the "0-3" area to the east and the residential neighborhood on the west side of University Avenue. By establishing the "R-2" area at the northeast corner which also includes a 50 foot strip along Evergreen, an attempt has been made to discourage any nonresidential zoning west of University on the '-north side of Evergreen. A majority of the office land is developed with the exception of the "0-2" tract at the southeast corner of University and Evergreen. That piece of property was rezoned approximately three years ago and with it still being ,,racant, the need for additional land for office use becomes an issue. 2. The -site is made up of 'three lots 0.5 acres in size. Two of the lots are vacant and the northern most lot has a single family residence on it. March 25, 1986 Item No. 8 - Continued 3. The dedication of additional right-of-way will be required for both University and Evergreen. The exact amount of dedication is unknown at th;_s time. 4. Right-of-way and boundary_ street improvements .on evergreen and University shall be required. The boundary street requirements shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer with regard to access before any construction begins. 5. There are no legal issues. 6- Im--March 1985, an attempt was made to reclassify the southern lot (Z-4333) to "PCD" for a real estate office. There was susbtantial neighborhood opposition and the request was denied by the Planning Commission by a vote of 3 ayes and 6 noes. Staff recommended denial of the initial proposal which was for a 2500 square foot two-story building. A revised plan was submitted reducing the size and staff supported it. The other two lots were not part of the previous application. 7. Because of this sites location which does create some problems, such as access,i staff does not support the "0-3" rezoning. Based on the existing zoning pattern and the "R-2" buffer on the east side, it would be inappropriate to allow a nonresidential district to encroach into, the res d.entdal neighborhood at the northwest corner of University and Evergreen. Also, it appears that the office or nonsingle family zoning has not had an effect on the quality of the residential area and finally, the need for additional office property should be addressed because of the existing vacant "0-2" site. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Sta.ff__xecommends denial of the 110-3" rezoning as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant, Jim Goad, was present. There were eight objectors in attendance. Mr. Goad indicated that he had discussed the rezoning with the neighbors and because of that he was -now accepting the staff's recommendation of denial. After some additional comments, the Planning Commission voted on the "0-3" rezoning as requested. The vote 0 ayes, 11 noes and 0 absent. The request was denied.