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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5428 Staff AnalysisApril 9, 1991 ITEM NO.: 7 owner: Applicant: Location: Request: Purpose: Size: Existing Use: -5428 H. Maurice Mitchell, Trustee R. Wingfield Martin Pratt Remmell Road Rezone from R-2 to I-2 Motor Freight Terminal 14.23 acres Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North - Industrial, zoned I-2 South - Vacant, zoned R-2 East - Vacant, zoned R-2 West - Vacant, zoned R-2 STAFF ANALYSIS The site in question is located between Lindsey Road and Frazier Pike in an area that is commonly referred to as the "Port Industrial District." All 14 acres are vacant, and the Pratt Remmell Road is only improved for several hundred feet south of Lindsey Road. The body of water that is outlined on the accompanying sketch is identified on the survey as wetlands. Zoning is either R-2 or I-2, and the property does adjoin a large I-2 area. Single-family residences and industrial uses are the two principal land uses found in the area. There are also a number of undeveloped parcels in the general vicinity. Directly to the north is a trucking company, and it is the Staff's understanding that the trucking operation will expand onto the property being considered for the I-2 rezoning. The land is part of a large industrial area shown on the sweet Home/College Station District Plan. I-2 is the appropriate industrial classification for the recommended land use pattern. Therefore, the proposed rezoning conforms to the plan and it does not present any zoning or land use issues. (There is no floodway involvement on the property.) 1 April 9, 1991 ITEM NO.: 7 Z-5428 Cont. Staff would like to point out that the zoning action does not create any legal lots and a plat will be required. A preliminary plat is needed because of access, the wetlands, potential lots, and the new street along the property's southern boundary. Also, the development of the 14 acres will necessitate the construction of Pratt Remmell Road to provide the necessary access. ENGINEERING COMMENTS A wetlands permit will be needed prior to any building permit being issued. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the I-2 rezoning request. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION (April 9, 1991) 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 I-2 rezoning request. The motion was approved by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and 4 absent. 2