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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
5.C.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/27/2016
- Department Head:
- John Starkey
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Assistant Planner, Planning & Zoning/Building Safety
Action Requested:
Motion
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Second Reading of Ordinance No. 347. An ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, amending the San Luis City Code, Chapter 152 Zoning Regulations, §152.061, §152.075, §152.078, §152.090, §152.091, §152.092 relating to minimum lot size for residential lots; repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability. (John Starkey, Zoning Administrator)
A. Approval of Second Reading of Ordinance No. 347 by title only
B. Approval and adoption of Ordinance No. 347
A. Approval of Second Reading of Ordinance No. 347 by title only
B. Approval and adoption of Ordinance No. 347
SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending changes to the City’s zoning code for minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. There is interest in encouraging development of bigger lots from both professionals who would be interested in locating to San Luis as well as from those interested in self-help affordable housing for our current residents who are not home owners.
Staff has prepared a proposed Ordinance No. 347. The R1-5 Zoning District which allows single family homes on 5,000 square feet lots is eliminated from future development. Single residential detached homes will no longer be allowed in R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts. In order to encourage small businesses, 4,000 square feet are allowed for commercial districts with residence involved in C-1, C-2, and Mixed Use districts.
The majority of lots in the City are less than 6000 square feet in size. The demand of bigger homes has created a problem for developers because it is hard to fit a house with more square footage in a small lot. Last year the City received more than 10 applications for variances to allow reduction of setbacks for new construction of homes. With this text amendment, future subdivisions will be developed with lots at least 6,000 square feet which will allow a decent size home without any problem.
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
The Citizen Review Meeting was held on January 5, 2016 at City Hall Council Chambers at 6 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 recommends giving the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 347, an amendment of the City Code relating to minimum lot size for residential lots.
Staff has prepared a proposed Ordinance No. 347. The R1-5 Zoning District which allows single family homes on 5,000 square feet lots is eliminated from future development. Single residential detached homes will no longer be allowed in R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts. In order to encourage small businesses, 4,000 square feet are allowed for commercial districts with residence involved in C-1, C-2, and Mixed Use districts.
The majority of lots in the City are less than 6000 square feet in size. The demand of bigger homes has created a problem for developers because it is hard to fit a house with more square footage in a small lot. Last year the City received more than 10 applications for variances to allow reduction of setbacks for new construction of homes. With this text amendment, future subdivisions will be developed with lots at least 6,000 square feet which will allow a decent size home without any problem.
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
The Citizen Review Meeting was held on January 5, 2016 at City Hall Council Chambers at 6 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 recommends giving the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 347, an amendment of the City Code relating to minimum lot size for residential lots.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
A. I MOVE TO APPROVE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 347 BY TITLE ONLY.
B. I MOVE TO APPROVE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 347.
B. I MOVE TO APPROVE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 347.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- N/A
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- N/A
- TOTAL:
- N/A
- BUDGETED:
- N/A
- AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCOUNT #/REMAINING BALANCE:
- N/A
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
N/A