Public Hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 2024-0318 - Lot 4 & 5 of Southwest Arizona Industrial Park and Ordinance No. 452.  An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of San Luis by changing the zoning classification of 8.61 acres from Light Industrial (L-I) to Community Commercial (C-2) on properties located at 375 and 421 South Oak Avenue; repealing any conflicting provisions; and providing for severability.  (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Development Services)

1. Staff presentation
2. Open the Public Hearing
3. Call to the Public
4. Close the Public Hearing
5. Action on Ordinance No. 452 by title only
6. Action on Ordinance No. 452

This is a request by Vega & Vega Engineering on behalf of Sam Group Investments Partners to rezone 8.61 acres from Light Industrial (L-I) to Community Commercial (C-2). Assessor’s parcel 227-15-009 & 227-15-010, located at 375 & 421 South Oak Avenue in San Luis, Arizona.

As per the application submitted, there are no specific plans for the land at this moment, therefore if the rezoning is approved, any of the permitted uses under Community Commercial zoning will be allowed in these properties. 

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

ANALYSIS:
The existing condition of the subject properties is undeveloped vacant land. The lots are part of an industrial subdivision known as Southwest Arizona Industrial Subdivision.

Existing Adjacent Zoning Districts:
To the north: L-I 
To the west: L-I 
To the south: C-2 
To the east: R-2 

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. 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 (6 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 2, 2024, at the 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. Nobody from the public was present during the meeting.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
This item was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their regular meeting on July 9, 2024. The Commission recommended approval of this request subject to the conditions of approval presented by staff.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2024-0318 and Ordinance No. 452 with 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, including any applicable contributions for future traffic lights.