Title
Ordinance - Public Hearing and Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Change of Zoning from SF-7.5/16 Single-Family Residential District to PD Planned Development District for Professional and Medical Office, Retail, Personal Service, Artist Studio, and Eating Place without Drive-Thru Service Uses on Approximately 0.46 acres Known as Lots 3 & 8, Block 4, Original Town of Mansfield, Located at 105 N 1st Ave.; Matthew Crocker (ZC#20-015)
Requested Action:
To consider the subject zoning change request.
Recommendation:
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on December 7, 2020, and voted 5-0 (Commissioners Gilmore and Mainer absent) to recommend approval with the condition that the 3’-wide sidewalk into the existing building and the 3’-wide crushed-granite walkway between the two properties be widened to 4’. In addition, there was discussion regarding the possible tenants and uses, the deviations from typical commercial zoning regulations and the reasons for requesting PD zoning (building materials, screening, landscape buffers, residential proximity, etc.), signage, whether a business selling alcohol would require a variance due to proximity to the church, and the width of the on-site walkways as it relates to ADA requirements. The applicant noted that the existing building will likely house an attorney’s office, while the new building could accommodate a number of users, but will likely be for office uses and potentially a coffee shop. Staff noted that in order for a business to sell alcohol, a variance would need to be obtained due to proximity to the church. After the meeting, the applicant noted that the 3’ walks meet the ADA requirements and has therefore not made any changes to the plans.
Description/History:
Existing Use: Single-family residence
Existing Zoning: SF-7.5/16, Single-Family Residential District
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
North - Church, C-1
South - Single-family residential, SF-7.5/12
East ...
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