HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8246-C Staff AnalysisOctober 26, 2017
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Owner: Daniel and Cindy Galindo
Applicant: Daniel and Cindy Galindo
Location: 9601 Interstate 30
Area: 0.466 Acre
Request: Rezone from C-3 to C-4
Purpose: Auto sales
Existing Use: Auto glass business
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
FILE NO.: Z-8246-C
North — Mixed commercial and light industrial uses (across 1-30); zoned C-3, C-4 and 1-2
South — Mixed light industrial uses and undeveloped property; zoned 1-2
East — Mixed commercial and light industrial uses (including a motel and night club),
zoned R-2, C-3, C-4 and 1-2
West — Mixed commercial and light industrial uses; zoned C-3 and 1-2
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is not located on a Rock Region Metro bus route. Routes #17
(Mabelvale/Downtown Route), #22 (University Avenue/Mabelvale Route)
and #23 (Baseline/Southwest Route) run along Baseline Road to the south-
C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATIO
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the Town and
Country and SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the public hearing.
October 26, 2017
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8246-C
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
Planning Division: This request is located in Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for this property. The
Commercial category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of
products, personal and professional services, and general business activities.
Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that
they serve. The applicant has applied for rezoning from C3 CUP (General
Commercial District) (Conditional Use Permit) to C4 (Open Display District) to
allow for an auto sales lot.
Master Street Plan: North of the property is 1-30 and it is shown as a Freeway on
the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Freeway is to serve through
long distance trips. Freeways are always designed as full access control roads
(no direct access) Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative
effects of traffic and pedestrians on 1-30 since it is a Freeway.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity.
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
David and Cindy Galindo, owners of the 0.466 acre property located at
9601 Interstate 30, are requesting to rezone the property from "C-3" General
Commercial District to "C-4" Open Display District. The property is located on the
south side of Interstate 30, east of Production Drive. The rezoning is proposed to
allow use of the property as an auto sales business.
The property is occupied by a one-story commercial building located along the east
property line. A metal awning structure is located at the southeast corner of the
property. Paved parking is located on the north, south and west sides of the
commercial building. An access driveway from the Interstate 30 frontage road is
located near the center of the property along the front (north) property line.
The property is located in an area of mixed commercial and industrial uses and
zoning. A motel and night club are located immediately east of the site, with a
mixture of commercial and light industrial uses to the west. Mixed commercial and
light industrial uses are located to the north, across Interstate 30. Industrial zoned
properties are located to the south.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Commercial (C).
The proposed C-4 zoning does not require an amendment to the future plan.
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October 26, 2017
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning. Staff views the request as
reasonable. As noted previously, the property is located within an area of mixed
light industrial and commercial uses and zoning. The property was previously
zoned light industrial, prior to its current C-3 zoning. The requested C-4 zoning will
be consistent with the existing zoning pattern for this general area along Interstate
30. The proposed zoning and use of the property will be compatible with the
surrounding uses, and should have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties
or the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-4 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 26, 2017)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval.
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by
staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
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FILE NO.: Z-8246-C
Owner: Daniel and Cindy Galindo
Applicant: Daniel and Cindy Galindo
Location: 9601 Interstate 30
Area: 0.466 Acre
Request: Rezone from C-3 to C-4
Purpose: Auto sales
Existing Use: Auto glass business
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Mixed commercial and light industrial uses (across 1-30); zoned C-3, C-4 and 1-2
South — Mixed light industrial uses and undeveloped property; zoned 1-2
East — Mixed commercial and light industrial uses (including a motel and night club);
zoned R-2, C-3, C-4 and 1-2
West — Mixed commercial and light industrial uses; zoned C-3 and 1-2
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS-
No Comments.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is not located on a Rock Region Metro bus route. Routes #17
(Mabelvale/Downtown Route), #22 (University Avenue/Mabelvale Route)
and #23 (Baseline/Southwest Route) run along Baseline Road to the south.
C. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the Town and
Country and SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the public hearing.
FILE NO.: Z-8246-C (Cont.)
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
Planning Division: This request is located in Geyer Springs West Planning
District. The Land Use Plan shows Commercial (C) for this property. The
Commercial category includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of
products, personal and professional services, and general business activities.
Commercial activities vary in type and scale, depending on the trade area that
they serve. The applicant has applied for rezoning from C3 CUP (General
Commercial District) (Conditional Use Permit) to C4 (Open Display District) to
allow for an auto sales lot.
Master Street Plan: North of the property is 1-30 and it is shown as a Freeway on
the Master Street Plan. The primary function of a Freeway is to serve through
long distance trips. Freeways are always designed as full access control roads
(no direct access) Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative
effects of traffic and pedestrians on 1-30 since it is a Freeway.
Bicycle Plan: There are no bike routes shown in the immediate vicinity-
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
David and Cindy Galindo, owners of the 0.466 acre property located at
9601 Interstate 30, are requesting to rezone the property from "C-3" General
Commercial District to "C-4" Open Display District. The property is located on the
south side of Interstate 30, east of Production Drive. The rezoning is proposed to
allow use of the property as an auto sales business.
The property is occupied by a one-story commercial building located along the east
property line. A metal awning structure is located at the southeast corner of the
property. Paved parking is located on the north, south and west sides of the
commercial building. An access driveway from the Interstate 30 frontage road is
located near the center of the property along the front (north) property line.
The property is located in an area of mixed commercial and industrial uses and
zoning. A motel and night club are located immediately east of the site, with a
mixture of commercial and light industrial uses to the west. Mixed commercial and
light industrial uses are located to the north, across Interstate 30. Industrial zoned
properties are located to the south.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Commercial (C).
The proposed C-4 zoning does not require an amendment to the future plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning. Staff views the request as
reasonable. As noted previously, the property is located within an area of mixed
light industrial and commercial uses and zoning. The property was previously
zoned light industrial, prior to its current C-3 zoning. The requested C-4 zoning will
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FILE NO.: Z-8246-C (Cont.
be consistent with the existing zoning pattern for this general area along Interstate
30. The proposed zoning and use of the property will be compatible with the
surrounding uses, and should have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties
or the general area.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-4 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 26, 2017)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval.
The application was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by
staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.
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