Discussion and possible directions to staff 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 24^th Street and 20^th Avenue in San Luis, Arizona.  (Jose A. Guzman, Acting Director of Planning & Zoning)

The subject property is located on the east mesa of the City of San Luis; west side of 20^th Avenue between Aracely Street and County 24^th Street. The properties to the north and west are zoned Medium Density Residential (R1-6) and two (2) 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 one 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 were 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 other 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 in the community.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING:
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 12, 2017, at the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. The applicant's representative was present and had the opportunity to explain the request and answer questions from the Commission. The Commission gave the opportunity to the public to express any concerns or comments during the public hearing; there were no concerns or comments from the public. 

The Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request as presented by staff.

ANALYSIS:
The applicant has provided information and materials necessary for the review of the rezoning request. The proposed zoning is appropriate for the land use designation of the General Plan 2020.

Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2017-0546.