HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5167 Staff AnalysisApril 18, 1989
Item No. 3 - Z-5167
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
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Mrs. A. Johnson
Lawrence Holt, Jr.
1417 South Chester Street
Rezone from "C-3" to "R-4"
Single family
0.17 acres
Single family
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING:
North
- Single
family,
zoned "C-3"
South
- Single
family,
zoned "C-3"
East -
Single
family,
zoned "0-3"
West -
Duplex,
zoned "R-4"
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The lot in question is zoned "C-3" with a single family
residence on it, a nonconforming use. The owner attempted
to secure a building permit for a two -car garage but the
permit was denied because of the property's nonconforming
status. The Zoning Ordinance prohibits expansion of
nonconforming uses, and that is why this issue is before the
Commission. After filing the necessary rezoning
application, the owner was able to obtain a building permit
for the addition and the new construction has been
initiated.
The existing nonresidential zoning of the lot and a high
percentage of the immediate vicinity was accomplished
through the Urban Renewal Program of the late 1960's. A
number of properties along both West 14th and Chester
Streets were rezoned to a commercial classification through
the effort, and there is even some industrial zoning north
of West 14th Street. Other zoning in the neighborhood
includes "R-4" and "0-3." Very few of the commercial lots
have been developed for nonresidential uses and the
character of the neighborhood south of West 14th is
primarily residential with a mix of single family and
multifamily units. It appears that for the foreseeable
future, the existing land use pattern will not change and
April 18, 1989
Item No. 3 - Z-5167 (Continued)
rezoning the lot to "R-4" is the appropriate action to take
at this time. (Several years ago, the lot directly across
Chester Street was rezoned to "R-4" to allow conversion of a
structure to a duplex.)
ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
Chester Street is classified as a minor arterial which
requires a total right-of-way of 90 feet, or 45 feet from
the center line.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the "R-4" rezoning and waiver
of the filing fee.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (April 18, 1989)
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 "R-4" as requested. The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent. The Planning
Commission also waived the filing fee and the notification
of property owners by certified mail.