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7:00PM Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2015-22 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City by rezoning 9.717 acres, more or less, of land located at 2805 Hunter Road from “MH” Manufactured Home District to “MF-24” Multifamily Residential District, and including procedural provisions; and consider approval of Ordinance 2015-22, on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: July 7, 2015
Department: Development Services
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Community Wellness/Strengthen the Middle Class
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s):
Land Use: Goals 1 & 2.
Neighborhoods and Housing: Goals 2 & 3.
BACKGROUND:
The subject site fronts onto Hunter Road and consists of one approximately 9.717 acre unplatted parcel out of the Juan M Veramendi Survey. Surrounding uses include a mix of multi-family and single-family residential as well as big-box retail to the rear. The property is currently being used as a mobile home park.
MF-24 zoning would allow the construction of apartments, as well as other less-dense residential structures, e.g. duplexes, townhomes, or single-family structures. No plans have been submitted at this time; however, all requirements in the Land Development Code must be met.
The property is located within a Medium Intensity Zone on the Preferred Scenario Map. A request to MF-24 can be made without a Preferred Scenario Amendment in this zone as per the zoning translation table. While there are single-family residences in the area, they are separated by Hunter Road, which is a major arterial, and by a retaining wall.
A review worksheet is attached to this report which details the analysis of the zoning change using Comprehensive Plan Elements. Staff presents this request to City Council and recommends approval.
A public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on June 9, 2015. No one spoke during the public hearing and the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request.