This is a zone change request from Residential Professional (RP) to Residential 7,000 (R-70) on Lots 4 and 5 of Block 2, Justiss Subdivision. Each parcel is 10,625 square feet in area and the lots each have a 2-family dwelling. The property is generally located at 2313 and 2321 Henesta Drive northeast of the intersection of S 24th St West and King Avenue West. The current zoning does not allow duplex dwellings. The properties are owned by the Dean Hardin Trust (Lot 5 – 2321 Henesta) and Boris Krizek (Lot 4 – 2313 Henesta). Lowell Cooke is the agent for the owners. A pre-application meeting was held at 1215 24th Street West on June 27, 2014. The Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 2, 2014, and is forwarding a recommendation of approval and adoption of the findings of the 10 criteria on a 3-0-1 vote. The City Council approved the zone change on 1st reading on January 12, 2015.

City Council may:

• Approve the zone change as recommended by the Zoning Commission and adopt the findings of the 10 criteria;
• Deny the zone change and adopt different findings of the 10 criteria;
• Allow the applicant to withdraw the zone change; or
• Delay action on the zone change request for up to 30 days.

The zone change should not have a significant impact on city finances. The city fees assessed based on zoning - arterial construction and storm water maintenance - will be lower based on the new R-70 zoning. The zone change will stabilize the property value of the 2 duplexes by allowing this owner and future owners to invest with standard financing and insurance.

The Zoning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the findings of the 10 criteria for Zone Change 928 on a 3-0-1 vote.