Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from “SF5” - Single Family Residence District to “TH” - Townhome Residential District, Located Approximately 3,200 Feet South of U.S. Hwy 380 (University Drive) and on the East Side of Lake Forest Drive
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: January 10, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Matt Robinson, AICP, Planning Manager
Melissa Spriegel, Planner I
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the February 7, 2017 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed rezoning request as Staff has concerns regarding the ability to develop the property due to the extensive floodplain and the potential removal of quality trees within the floodplain. A Tree Preservation Plan and a Flood Study will need to be submitted to ensure the property can be developed for the requested townhome uses.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: November 28, 2016 (Original Application)
December 21, 2016 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 26.82 acres of land from “SF5” - Single Family Residence District to “TH” - Townhome District, generally for residential uses.