HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8286 Staff AnalysisJanuary 17, 2008
ITEM NO.: A.1
FILE NO.: Z-8286
Owner:
Richard A. Williams
Applicant:
Bob Roberts
Location:
East side of Vimy Ridge Road, approximately
250 feet north of County Line Road
Area:
2.519 Acres
Request: Rezone from R-2 to C-1
Purpose: Future neighborhood commercial development
Existing Use: Undeveloped
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
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North — Single family residence and undeveloped property;
zoned R-2
South — Convenience store; zoned C-3
East — Single family residences; zoned R-2
West — Undeveloped property (across Vimy Ridge Road); zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Vimy Ridge 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 site development and issuance of the building permit, provide
design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-
half street improvement to Vimy Ridge including 5-foot sidewalks with
planned development.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is not located on a CATA Bus 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 Alexander Road, Quail
January 17, 2008
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Run and SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the public hearing.
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Single Family. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from
R-2 Single Family to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.
A Land Use Plan amendment from Single Family to Neighborhood
Commercial is a separate item on this agenda.
Master Street Plan:
Vimy Ridge Road is shown as a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to
provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits
should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on
Vimy Ridge since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of
right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to
the site.
Bicycle Plan:
There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity.
Neighborhood Action Plan:
This area is covered by the Chicot West/1-30 South Neighborhood Action
Plan. The Economic Development goal states: "Provide a mixed
commercial/residential environment that will promote the safety,
attractiveness, and value of the area while creating a competitive and
adaptable economic climate that encourages investment and diversity of
employment opportunities."
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
Richard A. Williams, owner of the 2.519 acre tract located along the east
side of Vimy Ridge Road, approximately 250 feet north of County Line
Road, is requesting to rezone the property from "R-2" Single Family
District to "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District. The rezoning is
proposed for future neighborhood commercial development of the
property.
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FILE NO.: Z-8286
The property is undeveloped pasture -type land. There is a single family
residence on a large tract located immediately north of the property, with
undeveloped R-2 zoned property further north. There is also undeveloped
R-2 zoned property across Vimy Ridge Road to the west, with a Dollar
General Store to the southwest. A convenience store is located
immediately to the south at the northeast corner of Vimy Ridge Road and
County Line Road. A single family subdivision is located to the east, with
undeveloped MF-6 zoned property to the southeast.
The Citys Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Single
Family. A Land Use Plan Amendment from Single Family to
Neighborhood Commercial is a separate application (Item 5.) on this
agenda.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to C-1 and the Land Use
Plan Amendment to Neighborhood Commercial. Staff views the C-1
zoning request as reasonable, given the fact that the property immediately
west across Vimy Ridge Road is designated as Neighborhood
Commercial on the Future Land Use Plan, wrapping around the
commercial designation at the northwest corner of Vimy Ridge Road and
County Line Road. Staff feels that with more single family subdivisions
being developed in this general area, including into Saline County,
additional C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning in this area is
appropriate. Staff believes the proposed rezoning to C-1 will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the neighborhood.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION,
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-1 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 6, 2007)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on
November 27, 2007 requesting the application be deferred to the January 17,
2008 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the
Consent Agenda for deferral to the January 17, 2008 Agenda. A motion to that
effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 17, 2008)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval.
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ITEM NO: A.1 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8286
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the
Consent Agenda for approval, as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect
was made. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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FILE NO.: Z-8286
Owner:
Applicant:
Location:
Area:
Request:
Purpose:
Existing Use:
Richard A. Williams
Bob Roberts
East side of Vimy Ridge Road, approximately
250 feet north of County Line Road
2.519 Acres
Rezone from R-2 to C-1
Future neighborhood commercial development
Undeveloped
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North — Single family residence and undeveloped property;
zoned R-2
South — Convenience store; zoned C-3
East — Single family residences; zoned R-2
West — Undeveloped property (across Vimy Ridge Road); zoned R-2
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
1. Vimy Ridge 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 site development and issuance of the building permit, provide
design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-
half street improvement to Vimy Ridge including 5-foot sidewalks with
planned development.
B. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is not located on a CATA Bus 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 Alexander Road, Quail
Run and SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the public hearing.
FILE NO.: Z-8286 (Cont.
D. LAND USE ELEMENT:
This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning District. The Land Use
Plan shows Single Family. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from
R-2 Single Family to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.
A Land Use Plan amendment from Single Family to Neighborhood
Commercial is a separate item on this agenda.
Master Street Plan:
Vimy Ridge Road is shown as a Minor Arterial. A Minor Arterial provides
connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to
provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits
should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on
Vimy Ridge since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of
right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to
the site.
Bicycle Plan:
There are no bike routes in the immediate vicinity.
Neighborhood Action Plan:
This area is covered by the Chicot West/1-30 South Neighborhood Action
Plan. The Economic Development goal states: "Provide a mixed
commercial/residential environment that will promote the safety,
attractiveness, and value of the area while creating a competitive and
adaptable economic climate that encourages investment and diversity of
employment opportunities."
E. STAFF ANALYSIS:
Richard A. Williams, owner of the 2.519 acre tract located along the east
side of Vimy Ridge Road, approximately 250 feet north of County Line
Road, is requesting to rezone the property from "R-2" Single Family
District to "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District. The rezoning is
proposed for future neighborhood commercial development of the
property.
The property is undeveloped pasture -type land. There is a single family
residence on a large tract located immediately north of the property, with
undeveloped R-2 zoned property further north. There is also undeveloped
R-2 zoned property across Vimy Ridge Road to the west, with a Dollar
General Store to the southwest. A convenience store is located
immediately to the south at the northeast corner of Vimy Ridge Road and
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FILE NO.: Z-8286 (Cont.
County Line Road. A single family subdivision is located to the east, with
undeveloped MF-6 zoned property to the southeast.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Single
Family. A Land Use Plan Amendment from Single Family to
Neighborhood Commercial is a separate application (Item 5.) on this
agenda.
Staff is supportive of the requested rezoning to C-1 and the Land Use
Plan Amendment to Neighborhood Commercial. Staff views the C-1
zoning request as reasonable, given the fact that the property immediately
west across Vimy Ridge Road is designated as Neighborhood
Commercial on the Future Land Use Plan, wrapping around the
commercial designation at the northwest corner of Vimy Ridge Road and
County Line Road. Staff feels that with more single family subdivisions
being developed in this general area, including into Saline County,
additional C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning in this area is
appropriate. Staff believes the proposed rezoning to C-1 will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the neighborhood.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-1 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(DECEMBER 6, 2007)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter to staff on
November 27, 2007 requesting the application be deferred to the January 17,
2008 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the
Consent Agenda for deferral to the January 17, 2008 Agenda. A motion to that
effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JANUARY 17, 2008)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item with a recommendation of approval.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the
Consent Agenda for approval, as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect
was made. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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