AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2022-61, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-22-30, by rezoning approximately 27.50 acres of land, generally located at the northwest corner of the East McCarty Lane and Leah Avenue intersection from “GC” General Commercial District to “HC” Heavy Commercial District, or, subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2022-61, on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: August 2, 2022
Department: Planning & Development Services
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Background Information:
ZC-22-30 seeks to entitle the property for future warehousing and distribution development pursuant to the Heavy Commercial Zoning District regulations. A conceptual site plan was provided by the applicant and is included within the Application Documents file.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
At their July 12, 2022 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request as presented with an 8-0 vote. The Commission discussed the rationale for requesting the HC district since the proposed warehouse and distribution uses would be permitted within other zoning districts. The applicant indicated that development of the property is being made on a speculative basis and the HC district provides the desired flexibility.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the request as presented.