PC Minutes 10/24/07 DRAFT

ITEM NO. 21: RSO TO RMO; 3.3 ACRES; SE & SW CORNERS OF ELDRIDGE ST & W 6^TH ST (PGP)

Z-09-22-07: A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 3.3 acres, from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) District to RMO (Multiple-Dwelling Residential-Office) District. The properties contain the Summer Tree Apartments and are located at the southeast and southwest corners of Eldridge Street and W. 6^th Street (U.S. Highway 40). Submitted by Allen Belot Architect for Summer Tree Townhouses, LLC, property owner of record.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Mr. Paul Patterson presented the item.

APPLICANT PRESENTATION

Allen Belot, applicant, was present for questioning.

Commissioner Harris asked if the change in zoning would change the density.

Sheila replied, yes.

Commissioner Harris stated that normally she would take issue with the change in density, however this was along 6^th Street.

PUBLIC HEARING

No public comment.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Commissioner Finkeldei, seconded by Commissioner Blaser, to approve the proposed rezoning of 3.3 acres from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) District to RMO (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District and forwarding to the City Commission a recommendation for approval based on the findings of fact as found in the body of the staff report.

Unanimously approved 7-0, with Student Commissioner Robb also voting in favor.