ITEM NO 9:         A-1 TO RS-1; ONE ACRE; 810 N. MINNESOTA (SMS)

Z-01-13-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately one acre from A-1 (Suburban Residential) District to RS-1 (Single-Family Residential) District.  The property is generally described as being located at 810 N. Minnesota (E 1338 Road).  Submitted by Landplan Engineering, P.A., for Wanda Shoemaker, property owner of record.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Ms. Stogsdill introduced the item, a request to rezone the subject property to RS-1, making it eligible to receive city services that were readily available for extension from the east.

Staff explained the annexation did not come before the Planning Commission because it involved less than 10 acres.  The property was annexed and platted, so Staff did not recommend a condition tying the rezoning to recording of a plat.  Annexation of the overall area was anticipated in the near future.

The applicant proposed splitting the lot into two parcels, both well over the minimum lot size for the requested RS-1 zoning.

Staff recommended approval of the request with no conditions.

APPLICANT PRESENTATION

John Selk spoke on behalf of the applicant, stating agreement with Staff’s recommendation.

PUBLIC HEARING

No member of the public spoke on this item

CLOSING COMMENTS

There were no closing comments from the applicant or Staff

COMMISSION DISCUSSION

The Commission had no additional questions or comments.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Comm. Lawson, seconded by Comm. Eichhorn to approve the rezoning of approximately one acre from A to RS-1 and forward it to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval, based on the findings of fact presented in the body of the Staff Report:

          Motion carried unanimously, 9-0.