Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Gurpal Singh, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Approximately 1.01 Acres from “AG” - Agriculture District to “BG” - General Business District, Located on the South Side of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and Approximately 2,200 Feet West of Bridgefarmer Road, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
MEETING DATE: March 15, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
Anthony Satarino, Planner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request, with the following conditions:
1. The subject property shall develop in accordance with “BG” - General Business District regulations.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 1.01 acres of land, located on the south side of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and approximately 2,200 Feet West of Bridgefarmer Road from “AG” - Agricultural District to “BG” - General Business District.
• During the public hearing portion of the Planning and Zoning meeting, three residents nearby the subject property spoke in opposition to the item. The main concerns that were presented included the impact on property values, the availability of commercial buildings nearby that could be utilized instead, the manner in which the subject property would develop in the future, and the timeline for City services being extended for the commercial development of the subject property.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• On February 22, 2011 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the proposed rezone as conditioned by Staff.