HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda May 8, 2008
Regular Agenda Item 1
Rezoning for South Hampton Phase II
To: Glenn Brown, City Manager
From: Bob Cowell, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion on a
rezoning from PDD Planned Development District to PDD Planned Development District to
amend the Concept Plan related to buffer fence requirements for 10 lots on 3.208 acres
located at 1201, 1203, 1205, 1207, 1209, 1211, 1213, 1215, 1217, and 1219 Ebbtide Cove,
generally located southwest of the intersection of State Highway 6 and Nantucket Drive.
Recommendation(s): The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 (with one
abstention) to recommend denial of the rezoning. Because the buffer and fencing standards
were developed as a means to transition from low density to medium density residential
uses and retain the rural character of Nantucket, and were proposed in order to secure the
medium density PDD zoning, staff recommended denial of the request.
Summary: The subject request was analyzed for compliance with the review criteria for a
rezoning as stated in the Unified Development Ordinance as follows:
REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The subject property is designated as
Single-Family Residential Medium Density on the Land Use Plan and is currently being
developed as such.
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property
and with the character of the neighborhood: Surrounding properties are
designated as both Single-Family Medium Density and Single-Family Low Density on the
Land Use Plan and are generally developed as such. During the development of the
existing PDD zoning, the buffer and fencing standards were required to create a
transition from low density residential to medium density residential.
3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district that would be made applicable by the proposed amendment: The uses
permitted by the PDD zoning include single-family residential lots, buffers and landscape
reserves. The proposed amendment affects the required 40-foot buffer adjacent to
Nantucket Drive, at the rear of the lots on Ebbtide Cove. The PDD currently requires
that if a fence be placed in the rear yard, it be located on the home side of the buffer
(not the street side). The applicant has requested that black steel fences be permitted
along Nantucket Drive with wood board fences running perpendicular along the side lot
lines.
Based on the concerns expressed by area property owners at the time of the original
rezoning hearings (based on meeting minutes), it appears that the intent of the decision
by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council to include the buffer fencing
requirement was to ensure that a natural buffer remain in order to preserve the
character of Nantucket. If the buffer is permitted to be fenced by individual property
owners, continued maintenance and preservation of the buffer in its "natural" state may
be compromised. Staff believes that the proposed fencing is not appropriate in this area
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and will detract from the natural buffer permitted by the district.
4. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by the
district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment: The
existing buffer fencing requirement is suitable for the property.
5. Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for uses permitted by
the district applicable to the property at the time of the proposed amendment:
It is unknown if the marketability of the property will be affected by the proposed
change to the buffer fencing requirements.
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation facilities
generally suitable and adequate for the proposed use: Infrastructure for the site
is available and adequate. Since the permitted uses will not change, the need for
infrastructure will not change. The proposed amendment to the buffer fence
requirements are not affected by the availability of infrastructure.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Small Area Map (SAM) and Aerial
2. Background Information
3. Draft Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes, April 17, 2008
4. Ordinance
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