File #: 20-0040Z    Name: Rockwall Duplexes
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 6/23/2020 Final action: 6/23/2020
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "RS 60" - Single Family Residence District to "DR" - Duplex Residential District, Located on the East Side of Rockwall Street and approximately 615 Feet North of Gerrish Street
Attachments: 1. Location Map and Aerial Exhibit, 2. Letter of Intent, 3. Comprehensive Plan Maps, 4. Mill District, 5. Placetype Definitions, 6. Fiscal Analysis, 7. Land Use Comparison Table, 8. Zoning Exhibit, 9. Presentation
Related files: 20-0040Z2
Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "RS 60" - Single Family Residence District to "DR" - Duplex Residential District, Located on the East Side of Rockwall Street and approximately 615 Feet North of Gerrish Street

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 23, 2020

DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department

CONTACT: Danielle R. Mathews, AICP, Planner II
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 meeting of July 21, 2020.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: April 20, 2020 (Original Application)
June 9, 2020 (Revised Submittal)

ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant requests to rezone approximately 0.717 acres of land from "RS 60" - Single Family Residence District to "DR" - Duplex Residential District, generally for two family dwelling (duplex) residential uses. The applicant has indicated his intent to develop four duplexes on the subject property.

EXISTING ZONING:



PROPOSED ZONING: The applicant requests to rezone the subject property from "RS 60" - Single Family Residence District to "DR" - Duplex Residential District, generally for two family dwelling (duplex) residential uses. Specifically, the applicant has indicated his intent to develop four duplexes.

The proposed duplexes supplement existing housing options in the city while maintaining the character of the neighborhood. Given the existing church to the north of the subject property and the presence of existing duplexes in the area, it is Staff's professional opinion that the rezoning request for infill duplex uses will remain compatible w...

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