Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 2022-0349. A request by DuBose Design Group on behalf of Sam Group Investments Partnership to rezone 5.01 acres from Light Industrial (L-I) to Community Commercial (C-2). Assessor’s parcel 227-15-011, located on the northeast corner of Oak Avenue and County 24 ½ 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. 2022-0349

The land use designation of the subject property is Commercial (C). The existing land use designation allows the applicant to submit an application to rezone the subject property to Community Commercial (C-2). 

The existing condition of the subject property is undeveloped vacant land. The lot is part of an industrial subdivision known as Southwest Arizona Industrial Subdivision.

Existing Adjacent Zoning Districts:

To the north: LI
To the west: LI
To the south: RA-10
To the east: LI and C2

According to the site plan submitted by the applicant, the proposed hotel with 124 rooms can generate a large number of traffic trips per day and a traffic study should be required in accordance with the adopted Public Works Standards. The developer must provide all the necessary improvements required by a traffic study during the construction of the proposed hotel.

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. Business owners and 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.”

As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (9 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 July 5th, 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. Nobody from the public was present during the meeting.

The applicant has provided the information and material necessary for the review of the zoning request.

Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2022-0349 subject to the following conditions: 

1. Development shall comply with the City of San Luis zoning regulations, building code requirements, public works standards, and any applicable subdivision regulations for commercial development.
2. The applicant/owner shall submit a traffic study during the building permit review and all improvements required by the traffic study shall be done by the developer.