Title
Ordinance - Public Hearing Continuation and Second and Final Reading on an Ordinance Approving a Zoning Change from SF-7.5/12 to D, Downtown District, D-3 Urban Center Zone on Approximately 0.398 Acres Located at 601 and 605 S. Main Street; Joseph Jenkins, owner (ZC#21-021)
Requested Action:
To consider the subject zoning change request.
Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on December 6, 2021 and voted 7 to 0 to approve.
Staff recommends approval.
First Reading
City Council voted 7 to 0 to approve the zoning change at First Reading.
Description/History
Existing Use: Residential and vacant
Existing Zoning: SF-7.5/12
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
North - Multi-family residential, MF-2
South - Single-family residential and commercial, C-2 and PD
East - Multi-family residential, MF-2
West - Single-family residential, SF-7.5/12
Thoroughfare Plan Specification:
S. Main Street - A 5-lane undivided minor arterial street
Synopsis
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Official Land Use Plan and compatible with surrounding land uses.
Staff Analysis
The subject property consists of two tracts of land totaling 0.398 acres. The applicant is seeking to construct a new office on the north tract to replace the former house on the property. The second tract will be available for future development.
The applicant is requesting D, Downtown District, D-3 Urban Center Zone classification for the property. The D-3 zone consists of mixed-use of the greatest variety and the highest intensity. The character of this zone consists of attached buildings that form a continuous street wall and accommodate diverse entertainment, multi-family residential, office, restaurant, and retail. The D-3 zone has the highest pedestrian and transit activities; and trees and public lighting are within the public right-of-way.
The D-3 zone is compatible with the surrounding uses and allows flexibility for new development and redevelo...
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