HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5482 Staff AnalysisSeptember 24, 1991
ITEM NO.: 1 Z-5482
Owner: J. T. and Lynda Laman
Applicant: J. T. Laman
Location: 6402 Butler Road
Request: Rezone from C-3 to C-4
Purpose: Retail and Auto Sales
Size: 1.07 Acres
Existing Use: Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Multi Family, zoned R-5
South - Multi Family, zoned R-5
East - Vacant and Commercial, zoned C-3
West - Commercial, zoned C-3
STAFF ANALYSIS
The northwest corner of West 65th and Butler Road is
currently zoned C-3, and the request is to rezone the one
acre to C-4. The applicant has indicated that the proposed
uses will be retail and auto sales, which requires a C-4
classification. Currently, there is a vacant L shaped
building on the property with a paved parking area. It
appears that the site was once a small strip center.
Therefore, there are probably several spaces available for
different uses.
Zoning in the area is R-2, R-5, 0-3, C-3, C-4 and I-2, with
the site abutting C-3 on the west and R-5 land on the north.
Across both Butler and West 65th, the existing zoning is
C-3. There are two C-4 tracts on the north side of West
65th within one block of the property in question.
Approximately five years ago, a small parcel on the south
side of West 65th was rezoned to C-4 for a used car lot.
Land use is very similar to the existing zoning, and the
uses range from single family residences to U -Haul rental
facility. Along West 65th, there are a number of commercial
operations and several of them are auto oriented.
Throughout the area there are some undeveloped tracts,
including the northwest corner of West 65th and Lancaster.
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September 24, 1991
ITEM NO.: 1 Z-5482 Cont.)
It is apparent from the current zoning that there is no
established pattern in the immediate vicinity. Because of
the existing situation, reclassifying the site to C-4 is
appropriate and should not have a impact on the area. The
65th Street East Plan shows the location for commercial use,
so there is no conflict with the adopted plan.
Staff would like to raise one cautionary note about the use
of the paved area and parking. With a combination of retail
uses and auto sales, the owner needs to be aware that the
site cannot be used exclusively for the display of cars.
Off street parking for retail uses must be provided at a
ratio of one space per 300 square feet of gross floor area,
unless the property has come kind of nonconforming status
with the parking.
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
West 65th is classified as a minor arterial and the
right-of-way standard is 45 feet from the centerline. The
amount of additional right-of-way dedication, if any, is
unknown because the survey does not reflect the current
right-of-way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the C-4 rezoning as filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 24, 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 C-4 as filed. The motion passed by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position.
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