PC Minutes 4/21/08
DRAFT
ITEM NO. 4 A-1 TO RS-40; 140 ACRES; BAUER BROOK
ESTATES (SLD)
Z-03-08-08: A request to rezone a tract of land
approximately 140 acres for Bauer Brook Estates from A-1 (Suburban Home
Residential) to RS-40 (Single-Dwelling Residential) for public hearing at
future meeting. (Initiated by Planning Commission on 3/24/08)
STAFF
PRESENTATION
Ms.
Commissioner Eichhorn asked if it was wise to
allow the potential for lots splits
Ms. Day said that it cannot be prohibited and that
the ability to divide will be hindered by topography.
PUBLIC
HEARING
Ms. Pat Hays, was a neighbor who was opposed and
concerned about traffic on
Commissioner Eichhorn said to Ms. Hays that it was
being rezoned to the least dense zoning district for single-family.
Commissioner Moore asked if there was a
requirement that the property be annexed.
Ms. Day replied, yes.
Ms. Hays asked if the plats were too big to sell.
Commissioner Moore said that he did not think that
any of these property owners were interested in subdividing.
Commissioner Finkeldei said the people who live
there did not want to be annexed and rezoned.
Mr. McCullough said the time frame for annexation
was extended because services were not available.
ACTION TAKEN
Motioned by Commissioner Finkeldei, seconded by
Commissioner Chaney, to approve the rezoning of approximately 140 acres from A-1
(Suburban Home Residential) to RS-40 (Single-Dwelling Residential) District and
forwarding it to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval based
upon the findings of fact outlined in the staff report.
Unanimously approved 7-0.