Subject:
Title
Mehran Ghaeenzadeh (Scott Glaubitz) requests a change of zoning classification from BU-1, with an existing BDP, to BU-2, and removal of the existing BDP. (23Z00007) (Tax Account 2800735) (District 5)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning & Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning and Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a change of classification from BU-1 (General Retail Commercial) with an existing BDP (Binding Development Plan) to BU-2 (Retail, Warehousing, and Wholesale Commercial), and removal of the existing BDP.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting to change the zoning classification from BU-1 with an existing BDP, to BU-2 and removal of existing BDP, on an 8.87-acre parcel to develop as a three-story storage building. The existing BU-1 zoning restricts structural height for self-storage mini-warehouses to the height of the lowest principal structure on any adjacent parcel. If approved, BU-2 zoning would allow for a structural height of up to 35 feet as provided in Sec. 62-1483 (7).
The proposed BU-2 classification permits retail, wholesale and warehousing commercial land uses on minimum 7,500 square-foot lots. BU-2 allows for uses such as an outdoor storage yard and major automotive repair.
The developed corridor along West New Haven Avenue is commercial in nature. There is a mix of residential zoning classifications to the south, southeast, and southwest of the subject property, including AU (Agricultural Residential), RR-1 (Rural Residential), and RU-1-7 & RU-1-9 (Single-Family Residential). Given the potential nature of permit uses allowed in BU-2 zoning, the Board may wish to consider potential impacts (e.g., noise, light, and traffic) to the adjacent residential lots.
The Board may wish to consider if the request is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area. The Board may also wish to consider the removal of the existing BDP...
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