PC meeting minutes 08/24/05

ITEM NO 14:            M-1 TO RO-2; .99 ACRES; BETWEEN E. 19^TH & HOMEWOOD STREETS (LAP)

 

Z-07-44-05:  A request to rezone a tract of land approximately .99 acres from M-1 (Research Industrial) District to RO-2 (Residence Office) District.  The property is generally described as being located between E. 19^th and Homewood Streets, east of Bullene Avenue, and commonly known as 931, 927, and 935 Homewood Street and 934 and 938 E. 19^th Street.  Initiated by the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission on June 22, 2005.

 

STAFF PRESENTATION

Ms. Pool introduced the item, a request initiated by the Commission to rezone 5 properties containing single-family homes from M-1 to RO-2.  She noted that surrounding areas to the east and west had been zoned for residential uses and Staff recommended approval of this proposal to create conformity and consistency of zoning with the uses within the block.

 

QUESTIONS

The Commission had no questions for Staff.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

Joe Takacs, Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, said they would like to retain M-1 zoning on their subject property because they were concerned how this would affect their ability to follow through with plans to develop two large buildings on their own adjacent property in the near future.

 

Staff responded to questioning that the changes associated with rezoning the subject properties to match existing uses should not have detrimental impacts on the Salvation Army property.

 

Meeting extended to 11:00.

 

Dori Lewman, area resident, spoke in support of the rezoning because it would allow her to construct residential accessory uses on her property.

 

Erma Dieker, area resident, spoke in support of the rezoning because it would bring her home into code conformance and allow reconstruction in the event of structural loss (fire etc.).

 

COMMISSION DISCUSSION

The Commission had no additional comments or questions.

 

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Lawson, seconded by Ermeling to approve the rezoning of .99 acres from M-1 to RO-2 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, 10-0.