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PLANNING & ZONING AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
4.A.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/12/2017
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Acting Director of Planning & Zoning, Planning & Zoning Department
ITEM:
Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 2017-0546. A request by Riedel Holdings LLC, on behalf of Border Ranches, LLC, owner, to rezone approximately 33 acres from Medium-High Density Residential (R-2) to Medium Density Residential (R1-6). The property is located on the northwest corner of County 24th Street and 20th Avenue in San Luis, Arizona.
A. Open public hearing
C. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2017-0546
A. Open public hearing
1. Staff presentation
2. Call to the Public on this item
B. Close public hearingC. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2017-0546
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located in the east mesa of the City of San Luis; west side of 20th Avenue between Aracely Street and County 24th Street. The properties to the north and west are zoned Medium Density Residential (R1-6) and two new subdivisions are under construction, Bienestar 9A Phase 2 to the north and Santa Cecilia (1) Subdivision to the west. The south and east properties adjacent to the project are undeveloped land and zoned as Medium-High Density Residential (R-2).
As an effort to alleviate the demand for bigger houses the City Council approved Ordinance No. 347, an ordinance to set up the minimum lot size to 6,000 square feet. After this ordinance was adopted single detached dwellings are no longer allowed in Medium-High Density Residential (R-2) zoning district.
The purpose of the zone change is to allow a future residential subdivision to be called Santa Cecilia 2. This subdivision will consist of 167 lots and one tract for storm water retention.
The reason for the rezoning request is that the property is zoned as Medium-High Density (R-2) which, as previously mentioned, does not allow construction of single detached dwellings. The appropriate zoning for the construction of the proposed subdivision is the requested, Medium Density Residential (R1-6).
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
As required by State Statute and the City Code, a Citizen Review meeting was held on September 5, 2017 at City Hall 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 were no people from the public present.
AGENCY REVIEW:
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various City and outside agencies.
As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (19 letters). The City has not received any significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners.
GENERAL PLAN:
The current General Plan designation for this parcel is Neighborhood which is appropriate for the R1-6. The intent of Neighborhood land designation is to focus on the primary living areas (Residential Zoning District) in the community.
As an effort to alleviate the demand for bigger houses the City Council approved Ordinance No. 347, an ordinance to set up the minimum lot size to 6,000 square feet. After this ordinance was adopted single detached dwellings are no longer allowed in Medium-High Density Residential (R-2) zoning district.
The purpose of the zone change is to allow a future residential subdivision to be called Santa Cecilia 2. This subdivision will consist of 167 lots and one tract for storm water retention.
The reason for the rezoning request is that the property is zoned as Medium-High Density (R-2) which, as previously mentioned, does not allow construction of single detached dwellings. The appropriate zoning for the construction of the proposed subdivision is the requested, Medium Density Residential (R1-6).
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
As required by State Statute and the City Code, a Citizen Review meeting was held on September 5, 2017 at City Hall 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 were no people from the public present.
AGENCY REVIEW:
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various City and outside agencies.
GENERAL PLAN:
The current General Plan designation for this parcel is Neighborhood which is appropriate for the R1-6. The intent of Neighborhood land designation is to focus on the primary living areas (Residential Zoning District) in the community.
SUMMARY:
↵Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2017-0546.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I MOVE TO FORWARD REZONING CASE NO. 2017-0546 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL AS PRESENTED BY STAFF.