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PLANNING & ZONING AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
4.A.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/09/2017
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Acting Planning & Zoning Director, Planning & Zoning Department
ITEM:
Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Minor General Plan Amendment Case No. 2017-0260. A request by R&G Associated LLC to amend the 2020 General Plan by changing the Land Use Designation of 3 acres of land, located on the northeast corner of County 24th Street and Avenue F, from Neighborhood to Activity Center.
A. Open public hearing
C. Action on Minor General Plan Amendment Case No. 2017-0260
A. Open public hearing
1. Staff Presentation
2. Call to the Public on this item
B. Close public hearingC. Action on Minor General Plan Amendment Case No. 2017-0260
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located in the east mesa of the City of San Luis; northeast corner of Avenue F and County 24th Street. The current General Plan land use designation of the mentioned location and surrounding properties to the east, north and south is Neighborhood. Property across the street to the west had a Neighborhood and was changed to Business in 2014.
The intent of Neighborhood land designation is to focus on the primary living areas (Residential Zoning Districts) in the community. The Activity Center designation is intended for commercial services that conveniently serve the nearby residential areas.
The approval of this amendment would provide a land use designation that would allow for the intended request of the rezoning of said property to expand the C-2 (Community Commercial) zoning district, for construction of a convenience store with gas station and commercial office spaces.
APPROVAL CRITERIA:
In determining whether the proposed General Plan Amendment shall be approved, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall assure that the proposed amendment meets all of the following criteria:
COMMENTS:
As required by State Statute, this request was referred to all relevant government agencies for review. We have received comments from the following agencies:
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
The Citizen Review Meeting was held on May 2, 2017 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.
The intent of Neighborhood land designation is to focus on the primary living areas (Residential Zoning Districts) in the community. The Activity Center designation is intended for commercial services that conveniently serve the nearby residential areas.
The approval of this amendment would provide a land use designation that would allow for the intended request of the rezoning of said property to expand the C-2 (Community Commercial) zoning district, for construction of a convenience store with gas station and commercial office spaces.
APPROVAL CRITERIA:
In determining whether the proposed General Plan Amendment shall be approved, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall assure that the proposed amendment meets all of the following criteria:
1. The development pattern contained in the existing San Luis General Plan - Land Use Plan does not adequately provide appropriate optional sites for the use or change proposed in the amendment.
2. The amendment constitutes an overall improvement to the San Luis General Plan and is not solely for the good or benefit of a particular landowner or owners at a particular point in time.
3. The amendment will not adversely impact the community as a whole or a portion of the community by:
a. Significantly altering acceptable existing land use patterns,
b. Requiring additional and more expensive improvements to roads, sewer, or water delivery systems than are needed to support the prevailing land uses and which, therefore, may impact developments in other areas,
c. Adversely impacting existing or previously planned uses through increased traffic generated by the proposal on existing systems, or
d. Affecting the livability of the area or the health and safety of the residents.
4. The amendment is consistent with the General Plan’s overall intent, vision, goals and objectives as well as being compliant with other adopted plans, codes, and ordinances.
COMMENTS:
As required by State Statute, this request was referred to all relevant government agencies for review. We have received comments from the following agencies:
- City of San Luis Fire Department (4-25-17)
- Yuma County Airport Authority (4-26-17)
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
The Citizen Review Meeting was held on May 2, 2017 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.
SUMMARY:
The applicant has provided the information and materials necessary for the review of the Minor General Plan Amendment.
This request is generally consistent with the applicable goals and objectives of the General Plan and will be beneficial to the residents in the area.
Staff recommends approval of Minor General Plan Amendment Case No. 2017-0260.
This request is generally consistent with the applicable goals and objectives of the General Plan and will be beneficial to the residents in the area.
Staff recommends approval of Minor General Plan Amendment Case No. 2017-0260.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I MOVE TO FORWARD MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NO. 2017-0260 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL.