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Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda Request May 28, 2020 | |
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AGENDA REQUEST NO: IV.A.
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| | AGENDA OF: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting |
| | INITIATED BY: Abigail Martinez, Senior Planner |
| | PRESENTED BY: Abigail Martinez, Senior Planner |
| | RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development Services |
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| | | | | | | | | AGENDA CAPTION: | PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 P.M.: Receive and hear all persons desiring to be heard on proposed City-initiated Rezoning from Standard Single Family Residential (R-1) or General Industrial (M-2) to The Hill Area Residential (HR-1) for approximately 9.7 acres located (1) on the north side of Lakeview Drive, between Wood Street and drainage parcel R157753 (38 single-family lots addressed 203 Lakeview Dr. through 715 Lakeview Dr.); and (2) on the south side of First Street between Main Street and Wood Street (Lonnie Green Park).
Review of and discussion on City-initiated Rezoning from Standard Single Family Residential (R-1) or General Industrial (M-2) to The Hill Area Residential (HR-1) for approximately 9.7 acres. |
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| | | | | | | | | RECOMMENDED ACTION: | Hold a public hearing on the proposed rezoning followed by discussion and direction. |
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| | | | | | | | | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: | The purpose of this agenda item is to hold a public hearing, discussion and direction on a proposed City-initiated rezoning from Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) or General Industrial (M-2) to The Hill Area Residential (HR-1) for approximately 9.7 acres located (Area 1) on the north side of Lakeview Drive, between Wood Street and drainage parcel R157753; and (Area 2) on the south side of First Street between Main Street and Wood Street (Lonnie Green Park). (see attached map)
The properties considered for rezoning consist of 38 single-family lots east of Wood Street and north of Lakeview Drive and City-owned Lonnie Green Park. The single-family lots are currently zoned R-1. During Phase I of The Hill Community Engagement strategic project, staff heard positive feedback from the Hill neighborhood to rezone these properties into The Hill Area Residential (HR-1) zoning district. The homes are also very similar in character. Lonnie Green Park is a City-owned park and currently zoned General Industrial (M-2). Although rezoning the park was not discussed during the community engagement process, staff recommends rezoning to HR-1 to be consistent with adjacent residential land uses.
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Plan.
Background
In 2018 based on feedback from the Hill community, the City initiated a project to engage The Hill residents and property owners in evaluating whether there is a desire to maintain the character of The Hill neighborhood. After a public engagement process in Phase I, The Hill Neighborhood Steering Committee drafted a vision and set of initial recommendations to be implemented in Phase II, which is currently underway. From the list of recommendations, staff identified immediate implementation items for Phase II. This includes rezoning properties to The Hill Area Residential Zoning District (HR-1), and Development Code changes for The Hill Area Residential (HR-1) zoning district related to front yard setbacks (porches) and garages. Proposed Development Code changes will be presented to the Commission on a different agenda item during the same meeting.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop on March 10, which served as an introduction to The Hill Community Engagement strategic project. During the workshop, staff reviewed the purpose of the project, existing conditions in the area, and the result of Phase I public engagement process. Staff also shared the Commission’s role in the project and the next steps. Overall, the Commission only had clarifying questions related to the presented information.
Public Hearing Notification
In addition to the required notice of Public Hearing in the newspaper and to property owners within 200 feet of the properties proposed to be rezoned, staff also used other platforms to notify The Hill community of the proposed changes such as social media platform Next Door, emails, and the project webpage. Staff has received four inquiries at this point in time asking for clarification on the proposed rezoning–2 from adjacent property owners and two from affected property owners. Staff is not aware of any opposition to the proposed rezoning.
This item is before the Planning and Zoning Commission for a public hearing. Consideration and Action will take place at a subsequent meeting.
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| | CURRENT BUDGET: N/A |
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