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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5017 Staff AnalysisMay 17, 1988 Item No. 4 - Z-5017 Owner: Chester A. and Alys W. Phillips Applicant: Chester A. Phillips Location: 6307 Kavanaugh Request: Rezone from "R-2" to 11R-4" Purpose: Duplex Size: 0.14 acres Existing Use: Single Family SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" South - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" �. East - Single Family, Zoned "R-2" West - Duplex, Zoned "R-4" PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: 1. The request is to rezone 6307 Kavanaugh from "R-2" to "R-4" for the purpose of constructing a new duplex. The lot is situated in a neighborhood that is primarily zoned "R-2" Single Family, but there are other zoning classifications found in the area. Adjacent to this property is an "R-4" lot and at McKinley., there is "R-5" zoning with a multifamily structure. Continuing to the west at Alden Street, there are a number of lots zoned "R-4," and at the intersection of Pine Valley and McKinley, the zoning is "R-5" and "C-3." Single family residences are the predominant land use, but there are duplexes and multifamily units at the various "R-4" and "R-5" locations. The blocks that front Alden Street are a mix of a residential types and densities. The "R-5" tract (Z-3820) north of the existing "C-3" was rezoned several years ago, and the development appears to have had little impact on the surrounding area. 2. The site is a 50' x 120' lot and and currently, there is a condemned structure on it. 3. There are no right-of-way requirements or Master Street Plan issues associated with this request. May 17, 1988 Item No. 4 - Continued 4. There have been no adverse comments received from the reviewing agencies as of this writing. 5. There are no legal issues. 6. There is no documented history or neighborhood position on the site. 7. Because of the existing zoning in the area and the condition of the dwelling unit found on the lot, reclassifying the property to "R-4" appears to be a reasonable option for the location. There are certain blocks in the general vicinity where allowing an "R-4" rezoning would be undesirable, but with this particular block, that is not the case. Rezoning the lot at 6307 Kavanaugh could also be viewed as a positive action because of the potential for removing a neighborhood eyesore while at the same time maintaining the low density residential character of the area. Staff feels the "R-4" reclassification will not create any problems for the nearby properties, and supports the proposed rezoning. (The owner is reminded that a two-family structure is required to provide three off-street parking spaces.) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the "R-4" request as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. A motion was made to recommend approval of "R-4" as requested. The motion was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.