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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
6.H.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/13/2016
- Department Head:
- John Starkey
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Assistant Planner, Planning & Zoning/Building Safety
Action Requested:
Motion
Public Hearing
Public Hearing
ITEM:
Public Hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding First Reading of Ordinance No. 347. An ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, amending the San Luis City Code, Chapter 152 Zoning Regulations, §152.061, §152.075, §152.078, §152.090, §152.091, §152.092 relating to minimum lot size for residential lots; repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability. (John Starkey, Zoning Administrator)
A. Open public hearing
B. Close public hearing
C. Approval of First Reading or Ordinance No. 347 by title only
A. Open public hearing
B. Close public hearing
C. Approval of First Reading or Ordinance No. 347 by title only
SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending changes to the City’s zoning code for minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. There is interest in encouraging development of bigger lots from both professionals who would be interested in locating to San Luis as well as from the developers of self-help affordable housing for our current residents who are not home owners.
Staff has prepared a proposed Ordinance No. 347. The R1-5 Zoning District which allows single family homes on 5,000 square feet lots is eliminated from future development. Single residential detached homes will no long be allowed in R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts. In order to encourage small businesses, 4,000 square feet are allowed for commercial districts with residence involved in C-1, C-2, and Mixed Use districts.
The majority of lots in the city are less than 6000 sq. ft. in size. The demand of bigger homes has created a problem for developers because it is hard to fit a house with more square footage in a small lot. Last year the City received more than 10 applications for variances to allow reduction of setbacks for new construction of homes. With this text amendment, future subdivision will be developed with lots at least 6000 square feet which will allow a decent size home without any problem.
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
The Citizen Review Meeting was held on January 5, 2016 at City Hall Council Chambers at 6 PM. The intent of this meeting was to allow the public to learn about the project, ask questions, and express comments. There were no members of the public present.
Staff recommends giving the First Reading of Ordinance No. 347 an amendment of the City Code relating to minimum lot size for residential lots.
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2016 and their recommendation will be presented to City Council at the Council Meeting of January 13, 2016.
Staff has prepared a proposed Ordinance No. 347. The R1-5 Zoning District which allows single family homes on 5,000 square feet lots is eliminated from future development. Single residential detached homes will no long be allowed in R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts. In order to encourage small businesses, 4,000 square feet are allowed for commercial districts with residence involved in C-1, C-2, and Mixed Use districts.
The majority of lots in the city are less than 6000 sq. ft. in size. The demand of bigger homes has created a problem for developers because it is hard to fit a house with more square footage in a small lot. Last year the City received more than 10 applications for variances to allow reduction of setbacks for new construction of homes. With this text amendment, future subdivision will be developed with lots at least 6000 square feet which will allow a decent size home without any problem.
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
The Citizen Review Meeting was held on January 5, 2016 at City Hall Council Chambers at 6 PM. The intent of this meeting was to allow the public to learn about the project, ask questions, and express comments. There were no members of the public present.
Staff recommends giving the First Reading of Ordinance No. 347 an amendment of the City Code relating to minimum lot size for residential lots.
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2016 and their recommendation will be presented to City Council at the Council Meeting of January 13, 2016.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
1. I MOVE TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
2. I MOVE TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
3. I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 347 BY TITLE ONLY.
2. I MOVE TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
3. I MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 347 BY TITLE ONLY.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- N/A
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- N/A
- TOTAL:
- N/A
- BUDGETED:
- N/A
- AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCOUNT #/REMAINING BALANCE:
- N/A
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
N/A