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. Sandra Day presented the item and stated that the City is the applicant.

 

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 Folks Road.

 

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.