Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request to Rezone the Subject Property from "AG" - Agricultural District to "C3" - Regional Commercial District, Located Approximately 1,750 Feet East of North Lake Forest Drive and on the North Side of US 380 (West University 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: September 26, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jake Bennett, Planner II
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
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 October 2, 2023 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: July 24, 2023 (Original Application)
August 23, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant requests to rezone approximately 5.40 acres of land, generally for commercial uses.
EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES:
Location
Zoning District (Permitted Land Uses)
Existing Land Use
Subject Property
"AG" - Agricultural District (Agricultural Uses)
Undeveloped Land
North
"PD" - Planned Development District (Single Family Residential Uses)
Undeveloped Land
South
"PD" - Planned Development District (Light Industrial Uses)
Undeveloped Land
East
"AG" - Agricultural District (Agricultural Uses)
Third Monday Trade Days
West
"PD" - Planned Development District (Commercial Uses)
Undeveloped Land
PROPOSED ZONING: The applicant requests to rezone the subject property generally for commercial uses.
The subject property is situated along US 380 (West University Drive), which is designated as a Major Regional Highway in the city's Master Thoroughfare Plan. The US 380 corridor is suitable for regional co...
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