HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4886-A Staff AnalysisMarch 27, 1990
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Owner: Linkous Company, Inc.
Applicant: Dwight Linkous
Location: West 36th Street and West Street
(Romine Road)
Request: Rezone from 11R-2" to "R-3"
Purpose: Single family
Size: 12.22 acres
Existing Use: Vacant
SURROUNDING L ND USE AND ZONING:
North - Public school, zoned "R-2"
South - Vacant, zoned 11R-2"
East - Vacant and single family, zoned "R-2"
West - Vacant, zoned "R-2"
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The issue before the Commission is
at to rezone a 12 acre tract
the southwest corner of West 36th and Romine from "R-2"
to "R-3". The proposal is subdivide the site into 67 lots
as the first two phases of the Stonehedge Subdivision. (The
Iand area to the west is identified on the preliminary plat
as possible future phases.) An "R-311 reclassification is
being requested because the proposed plat shows lots that
are less than the minimum ',R-2" standard and the concept is
to provide a small lot development for affordable housing.
Zoning in the surrounding neighborhoods is primarily "R-2".
There is an exception and that is a cul-de-sac, Lehigh Court
which is zoned "R-4" and "PRD". Land use is more mixed and
includes single family, duplex,
Romine Schoolmultifamily, a church and
. A significant percentage of land is still
vacant, and to the southeast of the site is the location of
Kiwanis Park.
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March 27, 1990
Item -No. 2 - Z-4886-A
In 1987, an effort was made to rezone the entire 40 acres to
110-3" for office use and an alcohol rehabilitation facility.
Staff recommended denial of the request and the rezoning had
strong opposition from the area's residents. The Planning
Commission denied the "0-3" reclassification and the
Commission's action was never appealed to the City Board of
Directors.
Staff is of the opinion that an 11R-3" rezoning is a
reasonable option for the property and supports the proposed
reclassification. An 11R-3" rezoning and the subsequent
development should not have a measurable impact on the
existing neighborhoods because there already exists a
variety of housing types and sizes. Also, approximately
one-half mile to the east is the John Barrow Addition which
was originally platted for small lots and has not changed
over the years. The rezoning conforms to the I-430 District
Plan and there are no outstanding issues.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS;
None reported.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the "R-3" rezoning as filed.
PLANNING -COMMISSION ACTION: (March 27, 1990)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors and the
item was placed on the consent agenda. A motion was made to
recommend approval of the 11R-3" rezoning. The motion was
approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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