Subject:
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Linde Inc. (Kimberly Rezanka) requests a change in zoning classification from IU to IU-1. (24Z00062) (Tax Account 2103214) (District 1)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning & Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of zoning classification from IU (Light industrial) to IU-1 (Heavy industrial).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from IU (Light Industrial) to IU-1 (Heavy Industrial) on 10.46 acres of the subject property. The change will provide uniform zoning and consistency with the requested Future Land Use Map designation. The applicant proposes to expand the existing air separation plant to increase production capacity. The applicant will need to obtain Conditional Use approval for the aforementioned uses/improvements prior to site plan approval. The Board will have the opportunity to apply approval conditions which mitigate potential impact with the Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
The proposed IU-1 is the heaviest industrial zoning classification in the Code. Sec. 62-1544. - Heavy Industrial, conditional uses include arsenals and explosives, hazardous waste facility, heavy industry as defined in Sec. 62-1102, and metal salvage yards and junkyards. A companion application 24SS00016, if approved, would amend the FLUM designation from PI and RES 2 to Heavy/Light Industrial (IND).
North; three vacant parcels, 10 acre with AU zoning, 1.88 acre with AU, 22 acre with RR-1 zoning vacant, and a 1 acre parcel developed as flag lot with RRMH-1 zoning, all with RES 2 FLU. East; FEC Railway bounded by 0.48 acre parcel with GML zoning, 2.44 acre parcel classified by BCPAO as not suitable for occupancy with AU zoning and RES 2 FLU designation, part of 22.02 acres with PIP zoning with PI FLU designation. South; is one parcel, acre parcel with IU-1 zoning and IND FLU designation...
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