HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6021 Staff AnalysisAugust 22, 1995
ITEM NO.: 3 Z-6021
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Request:
Purpose:
Size:
Existing Use:
Gerald Martindill, et al
Gregory M. Hopkins, Agent
5806 South University Avenue
Rezone from C-3 to C-4
Automobile sales and service
.83 acres
Retail automobile sales
SURROX]NDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North - Automobile sales and service, zoned I-2
South - Automobile sales and service, zoned C-4
East - Automobile sales and service, zoned I-2
West - Single -Family residential, zoned R-2
ENGINEERING COMMENTS
Right-of-ways conform to Master Street Plan.
With any construction, street improvements, sidewalks, and
driveways will be requested to be improved. AHTD shall be
contacted before any construction in ROW of University
Avenue.
LAND USE ELEMENT
The site is located in the 65th Street West District. The
adopted Land Use Plan recommends Commercial. The request is
in conformance with the Plan.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Planning Commission is to rezone this
.83 acre tract from C-3 to C-4 to allow for the expansion of
the automobile sales business located directly to the north
of the site. The property is comprised of two lots
extending from University Avenue on the east to Mabelvale
Pike on the west. The lots are currently vacant although
the lot closest to University Avenue does appear to have
some history of use for the display of automobiles.
August 22, 1995
ITEM NO.: 3 Z-6021 (Con
The property has been graded and now sits 10-15 feet below
the grade of Mabelvale Pike. This difference in grade
elevation helps to shield activities on the site from the
residential properties located across Mabelvale Pike to the
west.
The requested C-4 zoning complies with the Land Use Plan
which recommends commercial for this site. The existing
zoning pattern along this portion of University Avenue is
primarily C-4 and I-2 with automobile sales and related
businesses being the predominate uses.
This proposed C-4 site is appropriately located on a heavily
traveled major traffic arterial.
The applicant should be aware that the C-4 district does not
allow open display of any kind whatsoever in the first
twenty feet of the required front yard setback.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the C-4 rezoning request.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 22, 1995)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a
vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent, 1 abstaining (Chachere)
and 1 open position.
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