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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7914 Staff AnalysisSeptember 1, 2005 ITEM NO.: 3.1 FILE NO.: Z-7914 Owner: Louis E. Bona Applicant: Eugene G. Eberle, Jr. Location: South side of Kanis Road, approximately 500 feet east of Barrow Road Area: Approximately 3 acres Request: Rezone from R-2 to C-3 Purpose: Future Development Existing Use: Undeveloped SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONI North — Mixed office and commercial uses (across Kanis Road); zoned C-3 South — Undeveloped property and multifamily development; zoned 0-3 and MF -12 East — Undeveloped property; zoned C-3 West — Undeveloped property and mixed commercial uses; zoned C-3 A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. With future site development, repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186(c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. September 1, 2005 ITEM NO.: 3.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7914 B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #3, the Baptist Medical Center Route. C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified, and the John Barrow and Brownwood Terrace Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. LAND USE ELEMENT: This request is located in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2 (Single Family District) to C-3 (General Commercial District) for a proposed commercial development. A land use plan amendment for a change to Commercial is a separate item on this agenda since the proposed C-3 could lead to 100% commercial development at this site. (LU05-10-01) Master Street Plan: Kanis and John Barrow Roads are shown as Minor Arterials on the Master Street Plan. The purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to and through an urban area. Immediately north of the site is Business Park Drive which is shown as a Local Commercial Street on the Plan. The primary function of a Local Commercial Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Commercial Streets are built to Collector standards because of adjacent Commercial zoning. Entrances and exits to this site should be located away from the John Barrow and Kanis Road intersection, and have a positive relationship to Business Park Drive to minimize potential traffic conflicts. Kanis Road may require dedication of right-of-way and may require half street improvements. Bicycle_ Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. 2 September 1, 2005 ITEM NO.: -3.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7914 City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan. The Business and Commercial goal is "to enhance the climate directed towards encouraging new businesses and commercial establishments to locate in the area as well as retention of existing businesses." One objective "Identify areas for potential development," states a desire for new businesses to locate in the area. The proposed location of this use is -in an area indicated for office and commercial growth in the John Barrow Neighborhood. E. STAFF ANALYSIS: Louis E. Bona, owner of three (3) acre property located on the south side of Kanis Road (approximately 500 feet east of Barrow Road), is requesting to rezone the property from "R-2" Single Family District to "C-3" General Commercial District. The rezoning is proposed for future development of the property. The property is undeveloped and tree -covered. The property slopes downward from front to back (north to south). The general area contains a mixture of uses and zoning. There is a mixture of office and commercial uses located within the C-3 zoning across Kanis Road to the north. Undeveloped 0-3 zoned property is located to the south, with an apartment complex to the southeast. There is a narrow undeveloped C-3 zoned parcel immediately to the west, with a mixture of commercial uses further west along Barrow Road. Undeveloped C-3 zoned property is also located to the east. The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Mixed Office Commercial. A Land Use Plan Amendment for a change to Commercial is a separate item on this agenda (Item 3). Staff is supportive of the requested C-3 zoning. Staff feels the requested rezoning is appropriate. The properties immediately east and west of this site, as well as the property across Kanis Road to the north, are zoned C-3. Staff feels the rezoning of this parcel to C-3 will allow for the unified development of the undeveloped property along the south side of Kanis Road, between Barrow Road and Michael Drive. Staff believes the requested C-3 zoning will have no adverse impact on the general area. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 rezoning. 3 September 1, 2005 ITEM NO.: 3.1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7914 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 1, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes and 0 nays. VA 1. Dedication of additional right-of-way is required for Kanis Road. The Master Street Plan Standard is 45 feet from the centerline. 2. Please use the enclosed quitclaim deed to dedicate the necessary right-of-way. The completed and signed deed needs to be returned to the Planning Office by noon on September 26, 2005. If the dedication instrument is not received by the specified date, the item will be removed from the Board's October 4, 2005 agenda. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter. If you have any questions, please call Mike Hood at 371-5345. FILE NO.: Z-7914 (Cont. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 1, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes and 0 -nays. FILE NO.: Z-7914 Owner: Louis E. Bona Applicant: Eugene G. Eberle, Jr. Location: South side of Kanis Road, approximately 500 feet east of Barrow Road Area: Approximately 3 acres Request: Rezone from R-2 to C-3 Purpose: Future Development Existing Use: Undeveloped SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING North — Mixed office and commercial uses (across Kanis Road); zoned C-3 South — Undeveloped property and multifamily development; zoned 0-3 and MF -12 East — Undeveloped property; zoned C-3 West — Undeveloped property. and mixed commercial uses; zoned C-3 A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Kanis Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required. 2. With future site development, repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 3. A grading permit in accordance with section 29-186(c) & (d) will be required prior to any land clearing or grading activities at the site. Site grading, and drainage plans will need to be submitted and approved prior to the start of construction. 4. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. FILE NO.: Z-79 B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #3, the Baptist Medical Center Route. C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified, and the John Barrow and Brownwood Terrace Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. D. LAND USE ELEMENT: This request is located in the Boyle Park Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office Commercial for this property. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from R-2 (Single Family District) to C-3 (General Commercial District) for a proposed commercial development. A land use plan amendment fora change to Commercial is a separate item on this agenda since the proposed C-3 could lead to 100% commercial development at this site. (LU05-10-01) Master Street Plan: Kanis and John Barrow Roads are shown as Minor Arterials on the Master Street Plan. The purpose of a Minor Arterial is to provide connections to and through an urban area. Immediately north of the site is Business Park Drive which is shown as a Local Commercial Street on the Plan. The primary function of a Local Commercial Street is to provide access to adjacent properties. Local Commercial Streets are built to Collector standards because of adjacent Commercial zoning. Entrances and exits to this site should be located away from the John Barrow and Kanis Road intersection, and have a positive relationship to Business Park Drive to minimize potential traffic conflicts. Kanis Road may require dedication of right-of-way and may require half street improvements. Bicycle Plan: Existing or proposed Class I, II, or III bikeways are not in the immediate vicinity of the development. 2 FILE NO.: Z-7914 (Cont. City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan. The Business and Commercial goal is "to enhance the climate directed towards encouraging new businesses and commercial establishments to locate in the area as well as retention of existing businesses." One objective "Identify areas for potential development," states a desire for new businesses to locate in the area. The proposed location of this use is in an area indicated for office and commercial growth in the John Barrow Neighborhood. E. STAFF ANALYSI Louis E. Bona, owner of three (3) acre property located on the south side of Kanis Road (approximately 500 feet east of Barrow Road), is requesting to rezone the property from "R-2" Single Family District to "C-3" General Commercial District. The rezoning is proposed for future development of the property. The property is undeveloped and tree -covered. The property slopes downward from front to back (north to south). The general area contains a mixture of uses and zoning. There is a mixture of office and commercial uses located within the C-3 zoning across Kanis Road to the north. Undeveloped 0-3 zoned property is located to the south, with an apartment complex to the southeast. There is a narrow undeveloped C-3 zoned parcel immediately to the west, with a mixture of commercial uses further west along Barrow Road. Undeveloped C-3 zoned property is also located to the east. The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Mixed Office Commercial. A Land Use Plan Amendment for a change to Commercial is a separate item on this agenda (Item 3). Staff is supportive of the requested C-3 zoning. Staff feels the requested rezoning is appropriate. The properties immediately east and west of this site, as well as the property across Kanis Road to the north, are zoned C-3. Staff feels the rezoning of this parcel to C-3 will allow for the unified development of the undeveloped property along the south side of Kanis Road, between Barrow Road and Michael Drive. Staff believes the requested C-3 zoning will have no adverse impact on the general area. F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 rezoning. 3