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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