Title
ZC#20-021: Public hearing for a change of zoning from SF-7.5/12 Single-Family Residential District to PD, Planned Development District for single-family residential uses on approximately 2.997 acres known as Lot 15, Mount Zion Estates, located at 301 Sayers St.; Michael Thomas of MJ Thomas Engineering, LLC (engineer) on behalf of Christine Panagopoulos of Trinity Habitat for Humanity (owner/developer)
Description/History
Existing Use: Vacant land
Existing Zoning: SF-7.5/12, Single-Family Residential District
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
North - Single-family residential, SF-7.5/12 District.
South - Single-family residential, SF-7.5/12 District.
East - Vacant land, PR, Pre-Development District.
West - Sayers Street; single-family residential (i.e., SF-7.5/12 District) across the street.
Case History
December 21, 2020:
Habitat for Humanity submits a zoning change request application to a Planned Development for a townhome style project.
February 16, 2021:
The first public hearing for this rezoning request was held. At the time, the development consisted of a townhome style project with 33 dwelling units in 13 buildings. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to continue the public hearing and to table possible action until March 1, 2021. The vote was intended to provide the applicant with a reasonable amount of time to make their presentation in-person, to visit with surrounding property owners, and to present examples of similar developments.
March 1, 2021:
The Planning and Zoning Commission continued the public hearing. There was extensive discussion concerning the proposed project including possible encroachments into the gas pipeline easement; the architecture of the dwellings; the site layout; the development intensity; the location access points and spacing of driveways; the considerations for parking and storage; and the development phasing and maintenance among other considerations. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to ...
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