Overview of Applicant’s Request:
The applicant is requesting the Planned Unit Development to create a mixed-use development that incorporates a mix of commercial, residential, retail, and office uses. They are proposing base districts of C-3 and MF-2, with modifications restricting a number of automotive, civic and special services such as Flea Markets, Hospitals, and Personal Services, Restricted. Notable site features proposed include a parking garage for the Multi-Family and green space for the commercial.
Staff’s Analysis:
Staff has reviewed the request in accordance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) and other applicable codes. Staff has determined that the proposed request complies with four and partially complies with one of the five criteria established in UDC Section 3.06.030 for a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) and complies with 3 and partially complies with 3 of the 6 criteria and objectives established in UDC Section 3.06.040 for a Planned Unit Development (PUD), as outlined in the attached Staff Report.
Public Comments:
As required by the Unified Development Code, all property owners and registered neighborhood associations within a 300-foot radius of the subject property were notified of the Zoning Map Amendment request (71 notices), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper (Sunday, July 17, 2022) and signs were posted on-site. To date, staff has received 0 written comments in favor, and 0 in opposition to the request.
Planning and Zoning Commission:
At their meeting on August 2, 2022 the Planning and Zoning Commission made a recommendation of denial of the request.