Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 2018-0683 and Ordinance No. 387.  An ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, amending the official zoning map of the City of San Luis by changing the zoning classification of 18.74 acres from Light Industrial (L-I) to Medium Density Residential (R1-6) for property located on the southeast corner of Avenue E 1/2 and County 24th Street; Repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability.  (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning and Zoning)

A. Open public hearing B. Close public hearing
C. Approval of Reading of Ordinance No. 387 by title only
    (City Clerk to read the ordinance by title only)
D. Action on Ordinance No. 387

This is a request by Vianey R. Vega, P.E. of Vega & Vega Engineering, PLC, on behalf of Sam Group Investment Company LTD Partnership, owner, to rezone 18.74 acres from Light Industrial (L-I) to Medium Density Residential (R1-6). The subject property is located on the east mesa of the City of San Luis on the southeast corner of Avenue E 1/2 and County 24th Street.

The properties to the north and west are zoned Medium-High Density (R-2) and are vacant land. The property to the south is zoned Light Industrial (L-I) and is vacant land. On the east, Southwest Arizona Industrial Subdivision is located with vacant lots zoned industrial and commercial. 

GENERAL PLAN:
The current General Plan Land Use Designation for this parcel is Business which is not appropriate for the proposed residential zoning.

A General Plan Amendment is required before the rezoning takes effect. A minor amendment (Minor Amendment Case No. 2018-0682) is being processed in order to make the land use designation compatible with the proposed residential zoning change.  

AGENCY REVIEW:
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various city and outside agencies. We have received comments from the following agencies:

1. City of San Luis Fire Department (12-20-18)
2. Arizona Game and Fish Department (12-21-18)

As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (11 letters).

The city has not received any other significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners. 

CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
As required by State Statute and the City Code, a Citizen Review meeting was held at City Hall on December 26, 2018, at San Luis Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The intent of this meeting was to allow the public to learn about the project, ask questions and express any comments. There was no public present. 

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING:
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for this item at their regular meeting of January 8, 2019, at San Luis Council Chambers. The Commission recommended approval of the request. 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 387 regarding Rezoning Case No. 2018-0683.