First reading and public hearing of an ordinance for Z26-05, a request for a zone change from the Two-family Residential zoning district to the Low-rise Multifamily zoning district for 0.195 acres of property located at 411 W. Ave. H (Presentation made by Planning & Development Services Director Aaron Vannoy)

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A request for approval of a zone change from two-family residential (RS-2) to low-rise multifamily (RM-1) for .195 acres of property located at 411 W Ave H. This zone change request involves a property undergoing redevelopment after a fire destroyed the existing structure.  This property lies between two major arterials at the end of their block.  The area is mixed use from RM-1 to the south, with an apartment complex to office commercial to two-family residential. The property is 8500 sq. ft. in size and 50’ wide along Ave H and at a depth of 170’.  This property has a paved alleyway behind and 23’ of Right-of-way in the front.  this development fits with a mixed use area. <br><br>The Planning Commission heard this case on May 18th and recommended approval with a 6-0 vote.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).