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Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2021-94, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case ZC-21-22, by rezoning approximately 12.75 acres of land, described as Lot 3A of the Replat of Lot 3A, Block 1, Section 2, McKinley Place, located at 1250 Wonder World Drive, from “GC” General Commercial District to “CD-5” Character District - 5, 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 2021-94, on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: December 7, 2021
Department: Planning and Development Services
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☒ Land Use - High Density Mixed Use Dev. & Infrastructure in the Activity Nodes & Intesity Zones (supporting walkability and integrated transit corridors)
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Background Information:
The site is the former “Starplex” movie theater, which closed in 2020. The applicant is proposing to develop the site primarily as multifamily with the potential for associated commercial uses. CD-5 is the sole non-legacy zoning district that allows large multifamily developments.
The surrounding district is comprised of medical facilities, commercial uses including “big-box” stores Sam’s Club and Lowe’s, and larger multifamily developments. The intensity of uses allowed in CD-5 (such as commercial, restaurants, retail, medical, and multifamily) are considered appropriate in this area. It should be noted that although the 5-story height limit in CD-5 is taller than the surrounding existing buildings (which are predominantly 3 stories), the existing GC zoning has no height restrictions.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of ZC-21-22 at their regular meeting on November 9, 2021. A motion was made by Commissioner Sambrano, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to recommend approval of ZC-21-22. The motion passed with a 7-1 vote, with Commissioner Agnew dissenting and Commissioner Kelsey being absent.
Discussion topics included potential crime associated with density, increased traffic, and whether or not there is floodplain on the property.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this Zoning Change as requested.