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PLANNING & ZONING AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
3.A.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 03/08/2022
- Submitted By:
- Fernando Villegas, Principal Planner, Planning & Zoning Department, Development Services
ITEM:
Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 2021-0085. A request by Agustin Tumbaga Jr. on behalf of Riedel Holdings LLC to rezone 2.9 acres from Community Commercial (C-2) to High Density Residential (R-3). Assessor’s parcel number 777-61-165, located on the northeast corner of Avenue F and County 24th Street in San Luis, Arizona.
A. Open public hearing
1. Staff presentation
2. Call to the Public on this item
B Close public hearing
C. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2021-0085
A. Open public hearing
1. Staff presentation
2. Call to the Public on this item
B Close public hearing
C. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2021-0085
BACKGROUND:
The land use designation of the subject property has been changed to High Density Residential (HDR) with the approval of Minor Amendment Case No. 2021-0703. The existing land use designation allows the applicant to submit an application to rezone the subject property to R-3.
ANALYSIS:
The existing condition of the subject property is undeveloped vacant land.
Existing Adjacent Zoning Districts:
To the north: R1-6
To the west: C-2
To the south: C-2
To the east: R1-6
The developer must provide all the necessary improvements required by a traffic study. According to the site plan, submitted by the applicant, the project will consist of 48 units and the project is expected to generate an average of 351.36 new trips on a daily basis. According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual an average of 7.32 daily trips are expected per unit.
Existing Adjacent Zoning Districts:
To the north: R1-6
To the west: C-2
To the south: C-2
To the east: R1-6
The developer must provide all the necessary improvements required by a traffic study. According to the site plan, submitted by the applicant, the project will consist of 48 units and the project is expected to generate an average of 351.36 new trips on a daily basis. According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual an average of 7.32 daily trips are expected per unit.
REVIEW(S):
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various city and outside agencies, We have received comments from The Yuma County Airport Authority.
“The property is near Rolle Airfield where aviation activity is expected to increase in the future. Residents are likely to experience noise and over flights. The City, public and airport shall be held harmless from effects that may be caused by the operation of aircraft taking off, landing, or operating on or near the airport, not including the physical impact of aircraft or parts thereof.”
As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (55 letters).
The City has not received any other significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners.
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
As required by State Statute and City Code, a Citizen Review Meeting was held at the City Hall on March 1, 2022 at the City Hall 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. Mr. Gerardo Flores owner of the property located at 172 N. Rachel Dodge Avenue was present and asked general questions to the applicant. Mr. Flores was not in opposition to the project.
“The property is near Rolle Airfield where aviation activity is expected to increase in the future. Residents are likely to experience noise and over flights. The City, public and airport shall be held harmless from effects that may be caused by the operation of aircraft taking off, landing, or operating on or near the airport, not including the physical impact of aircraft or parts thereof.”
As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (55 letters).
The City has not received any other significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners.
CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
As required by State Statute and City Code, a Citizen Review Meeting was held at the City Hall on March 1, 2022 at the City Hall 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. Mr. Gerardo Flores owner of the property located at 172 N. Rachel Dodge Avenue was present and asked general questions to the applicant. Mr. Flores was not in opposition to the project.
SUMMARY:
On January 12, 2022, City Council approved Minor Amendment Case No. 2021-0703. The applicant is now requesting rezoning of the parcel from Community Commercial (C-2) to High-Density Residential (R-3) to allow the construction of an apartment complex.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant has provided the information and material necessary for the review of the zoning request.
Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2022-0085 subject to the following conditions:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The applicant has provided the information and material necessary for the review of the zoning request.
Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2022-0085 subject to the following conditions:
- Development shall comply with the City of San Luis zoning regulations, building code requirements, and public works standards; including the requirement of a Traffic Study.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I MOVE TO FORWARD REZONING CASE NO. 2022-0085 TO CITY COUNCIL WITH RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.