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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "LI" - Light Industrial District to "PD" - Planned Development District, Generally to Modify the Use and Development Standards, Located on the South Side of University Drive (U.S. Highway 380) and Approximately 8,800 Feet East of Airport Drive
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space)
MEETING DATE: October 8, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Development Services, Planning Department
CONTACT: Joe Moss, Planner I
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the November 5, 2019 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the proposed rezoning request due to the intensity of the land uses which would be allowed by right on the subject property. Staff recommends that land uses including, but not limited to lime slurry and concrete batch plant only be allowed with the approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) so some City Council discretion can be exercised in how the site develops to ensure compatibility with surrounding development.
However, if the applicant's request is approved, the following special ordinance provisions shall apply:
1. The subject property shall be zoned "PD" - Planned Development District and shall be subject to the following special ordinance provision:
a. The subject property shall be developed in accordance with the attached development regulations and exhibit.
Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space: Staff's professional opinion is that the proposed rezoning would not facilitate a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space. As such, Staff recommends den...
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