Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 0802. A request by Riedel Holdings L.L.C, Nieves Riedel, owner, to rezone approximately 15.1 acres, from Rural Area Residential (RA-10) to Medium-High Density Residential (R-2) zoning district. The property is located west of 8th Avenue between Bienestar Estates No. 5 Subdivision and the East Main Canal. 

A. Open public hearing B. Close public hearing
C. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2018-0802

The subject property is located between Bienestar Estates No. 5 Subdivision and the East Main Canal. San Luis High School is located to the north across the East Main Canal and is zoned as Rural Area Residential (RA-10). The property to the east and west  are undeveloped land and are also zoned (RA-10). The property to the south is developed as  a single family residential subdivision and is zoned Medium-High Density Residential (R-2). 

The purpose of the request is to allow the construction of a future townhouse subdivision to be called La Esperanza Estates. The conceptual plan shows a total of 106 lots with a street connecting 6th Avenue to 8th Avenue. 

GENERAL PLAN:
This area is designated as Neighborhood in the City of San Luis 2020 General Plan. The activities proposed will be consistent with that designation (Chapter 2, Page 19-20). The Neighborhood Land use designation allows all types of residential development.

REVIEW:
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various City and outside agencies. We have received comments from the following agencies:
  As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (60 letters).

CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
As required by State Statute and the City Code, a Citizen Review meeting was held on February 6, 2018 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 more than 15 people from the public present.

Representatives from the South Yuma County Domestic Violence Coalition were present, and expressed their support of the project and its importance to the City and the Coalition. 

Staff recommendation will be provided to the Commission at the time of the meeting.