PC Minutes 5/22/06

ITEM NO. 8:    M-2 TO O-1; 4.6 ACRES; WEST OF HASKELL AVENUE & SOUTH OF E. 20^TH STREET (2001 HASKELL AVENUE) (MJL)

Z-03-07-06:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 4.6 acres from M-2 (General Industrial) District to O-1 (Office) District.  The property is generally described as being located west of Haskell Avenue, and south of E. 20^th Street (2001 Haskell Avenue).  This item was initiated by the City Commission March 28, 2006.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Ms. Leininger presented an overview and showed an aerial of the subject property.  The rezoning was a recommendation of the Burroughs Creek Corridor Plan and was initiated by the City Commission. Leininger noted the key points of the O-1 district and that it would create appropriate transitional zoning between industrial and residential uses and that the proposed zoning would zone to the existing use. She stated the proposed zoning is consistent with Horizon 2020 policy regarding appropriate transitional methods and down zoning would reduce the possibility of future redevelopment of industrial uses.  Staff recommends approval of rezoning. 

PUBLIC HEARING

Mary Beth Harmon 924 E 21 ^st St.   Stated her backyard adjoins this property.  She indicated she is excited about the proposal as it is friendlier towards the neighborhood.  Ms. Harmon said she is for anything that keeps the neighborhood more peaceful and quiet and appreciated the city recommending this. 

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Harris to recommend approval of rezoning 4.6 acres M-2 to O-1 rezoning, seconded by Ermeling.

Motion passed unanimously 8-0. 

DISCUSSION ON THE ACTION

Ermeling expressed appreciation to Ms. Harmon for her positive comment.