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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "RS 60" - Single Family Residence District to "C1" - Neighborhood Commercial District, Located on the Northwest Corner of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and West Way, and Accompanying Ordinance
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: June 16, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
Danielle R. Mathews, AICP, Planner II
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: March 30, 2020 (Original Application)
April 27, 2020 (Revised Application)
May 13, 2020 (Revised Application)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant requests to rezone approximately 0.38 acres of land to "C1" - Neighborhood Commercial District, generally for commercial uses. The applicant has indicated his intent to convert the existing single-family dwelling units into offices on the subject property.
EXISTING ZONING:
PROPOSED ZONING: The applicant requests to rezone the subject property generally for commercial uses. The applicant has indicated his intent to convert the existing single-family dwelling units into offices.
The subject property is designated on the Comprehensive Plan as the 'Historic Town Center' placetype, with the sub-placetype of 'Residential'. While not in strict conformance, the Comprehensive Plan does state, "the intensity and historic form/character will likely transition to more traditional development patterns in areas near US 75 and US 380 and Redbud Boulevard area."
This section of US 380 has largely transitioned from residential to commercial uses over the last several decades. Given the property's location along a business highway, as well as...
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