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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
4.A.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 03/10/2020
- Department Head:
- Jose A. Guzman
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning & Zoning, Planning & Zoning Department
Action Requested:
Motion
Public Hearing
Public Hearing
ITEM:
Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 2019-0827. A request by Vega and Vega Engineering, PLC, applicant, on behalf of Comite de Bienestar Inc, owner, to rezone approximately 3.47 acres of land from Community Commercial (C-2) to High-Density Residential (R-3) for property located on the southeast corner of Avenue F and County 24th Street.
A. Open public hearing
C. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2019-0827
A. Open public hearing
1. Staff presentation
2. Call to the Public on this item
B. Close public hearingC. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2019-0827
SUMMARY:
This item is a request by Vianey R. Vega P.E. of Vega and Vega Engineering, PLC, applicant, on behalf of Comite de Bienestar Inc., owner, to change the zoning of approximately 3.47 acres. The subject property is located on the east mesa of the City of San Luis on the southeast corner of Avenue F and County 24th Street.
This property was part of Bienestar Estates No. 10 Subdivision, which is being constructed to the south and east of this property and is zoned as Medium Density Residential (R1-6). To the west is undeveloped land zoned as Rural Area Residential (RA-10). To the north, there is vacant land zoned as Community Commercial (C-2) and Santa Cecilia Subdivision No. 1 zoned as Medium Density Residential (R1-6).
The purpose of the zone change is to allow a future apartment complex. The current zoning is Community Commercial (C-2) and the proposed zoning is High-Density Residential (R-3). The purpose of the R-3 zoning district is to provide for high-density attached residential developments; it is intended that this district accommodates multi-story residential and exceptional amenities. The maximum density allowed is 20 dwelling units per acre; in this case, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed is 69 units. In addition to the density, this project must comply with all applicable regulations of the city, including covered parking and landscape.
GENERAL PLAN:
The current General Plan for this parcel is Activity Center designation. The Activity Center designation is intended for commercial services that conveniently serve the nearby residential areas and residential development of higher densities only.
The property was previously designated as Neighborhood and was amended to Activity Center designation in 2018 (Minor Amendment Case No. 2018-0183). At the time of the amendment, the proposed zoning was commercial for a future commercial plaza. The applicant is now proposing an apartment complex instead of commercial use. The proposed R-3 zoning is compatible with the current general plan land use designation.
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:
The City has not received any other significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners.
This property was part of Bienestar Estates No. 10 Subdivision, which is being constructed to the south and east of this property and is zoned as Medium Density Residential (R1-6). To the west is undeveloped land zoned as Rural Area Residential (RA-10). To the north, there is vacant land zoned as Community Commercial (C-2) and Santa Cecilia Subdivision No. 1 zoned as Medium Density Residential (R1-6).
The purpose of the zone change is to allow a future apartment complex. The current zoning is Community Commercial (C-2) and the proposed zoning is High-Density Residential (R-3). The purpose of the R-3 zoning district is to provide for high-density attached residential developments; it is intended that this district accommodates multi-story residential and exceptional amenities. The maximum density allowed is 20 dwelling units per acre; in this case, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed is 69 units. In addition to the density, this project must comply with all applicable regulations of the city, including covered parking and landscape.
GENERAL PLAN:
The current General Plan for this parcel is Activity Center designation. The Activity Center designation is intended for commercial services that conveniently serve the nearby residential areas and residential development of higher densities only.
The property was previously designated as Neighborhood and was amended to Activity Center designation in 2018 (Minor Amendment Case No. 2018-0183). At the time of the amendment, the proposed zoning was commercial for a future commercial plaza. The applicant is now proposing an apartment complex instead of commercial use. The proposed R-3 zoning is compatible with the current general plan land use designation.
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 (2-12-20)
- Yuma County Airport Authority (2-13-20)
The City has not received any other significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners.
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
The Citizen Review Meeting was held on March 3, 2020, 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 comments. There were no members of the public present.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2019-0827. A request by Vega and Vega Engineering PLC, on behalf of Comite de Bienestar Inc., owner, to change the zoning of approximately 3.47 acres.
The request is consistent with the General Plan and the proposed use is consistent with the zoning request.
The Citizen Review Meeting was held on March 3, 2020, 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 comments. There were no members of the public present.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2019-0827. A request by Vega and Vega Engineering PLC, on behalf of Comite de Bienestar Inc., owner, to change the zoning of approximately 3.47 acres.
The request is consistent with the General Plan and the proposed use is consistent with the zoning request.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO FORWARD REZONING CASE NO. 2019-0827 TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL AS PRESENTED BY STAFF.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- N/A
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- N/A
- TOTAL:
- N/A
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- N/A
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- N/A
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
N/A
Attachments
- Location Map
- Land Use Map
- Aerial Picture
- Conceptual Plan
- City of San Luis Fire Department Comments (2-12-20)
- Yuma County Airport Authority Comments (2-13-20)