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PLANNING & ZONING AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
4.A.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/09/2024
- Submitted By:
- Juan Tejeda, Associate Planner, Development Services, Planning & Zoning
ITEM:
Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 2024-0318. A request by Vega & Vega Engineering on behalf of Sam Group Investments Partners to rezone 8.61 acres from Light Industrial (L-I) to Community Commercial (C-2). The property is located at 375 & 421 South Oak Avenue in San Luis, Arizona.
A. Open Public Hearing
1. Staff presentation
2. Call to the Public on this item
B Close Public Hearing
C. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2024-0318
A. Open Public Hearing
1. Staff presentation
2. Call to the Public on this item
B Close Public Hearing
C. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2024-0318
SUMMARY:
This is a request by Vega & Vega Engineering on behalf of Sam Group Investments Partners to rezone 8.61 acres from Light Industrial (L-I) to Community Commercial (C-2). Assessor’s parcel 227-15-009 & 227-15-010, located at 375 & 421 South Oak Avenue in San Luis, Arizona.
As per the application submitted, there are no specific plans for the land at this moment, therefore if the rezoning is approved any of the permitted uses under Community Commercial zoning will be allowed in these properties.
GENERAL PLAN:
The land use designation of the subject properties is Commercial (C). The existing land use designation allows the applicant to submit an application to rezone the subject properties to Community Commercial (C-2).
ANALYSIS:
The existing condition of the subject properties is undeveloped vacant land. The lots are part of an industrial subdivision known as Southwest Arizona Industrial Subdivision.
Existing Adjacent Zoning Districts:
To the north: L-I
To the west: L-I
To the south: C-2
To the east: R-2
REVIEW(S):
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various city and outside agencies, We have received comments from The Yuma County Airport Authority.
“The property is near Rolle Airfield where aviation activity is expected to increase in the future. Business owners and residents are likely to experience noise and over flights. The City, public and airport shall be held harmless from effects that may be caused by the operation.”
As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (6 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 City Code, a Citizen Review Meeting was held at the City Hall on July 2, 2024, at the City Hall 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. Nobody from the public was present during the meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant has provided the information and material necessary for the review of the zoning request.
Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2024-0318 subject to the following conditions:
As per the application submitted, there are no specific plans for the land at this moment, therefore if the rezoning is approved any of the permitted uses under Community Commercial zoning will be allowed in these properties.
GENERAL PLAN:
The land use designation of the subject properties is Commercial (C). The existing land use designation allows the applicant to submit an application to rezone the subject properties to Community Commercial (C-2).
ANALYSIS:
The existing condition of the subject properties is undeveloped vacant land. The lots are part of an industrial subdivision known as Southwest Arizona Industrial Subdivision.
Existing Adjacent Zoning Districts:
To the north: L-I
To the west: L-I
To the south: C-2
To the east: R-2
REVIEW(S):
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various city and outside agencies, We have received comments from The Yuma County Airport Authority.
“The property is near Rolle Airfield where aviation activity is expected to increase in the future. Business owners and residents are likely to experience noise and over flights. The City, public and airport shall be held harmless from effects that may be caused by the operation.”
As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (6 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 City Code, a Citizen Review Meeting was held at the City Hall on July 2, 2024, at the City Hall 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. Nobody from the public was present during the meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant has provided the information and material necessary for the review of the zoning request.
Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2024-0318 subject to the following conditions:
- Development shall comply with the City of San Luis zoning regulations, building code requirements, public works standards, and any applicable subdivision regulations for commercial development.
- The applicant/owner shall submit a traffic study during the building permit review and all improvements required by the traffic study shall be done by the developer, including any applicable contributions for future traffic lights.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I MOVE TO FORWARD REZONING CASE NO. 2024-0318 TO CITY COUNCIL WITH RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.