HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesand Alexandria function as these collectors. The rezoning and master preliminary plat comply with the
Coanprehensive Plan for development in this area.
Ms. Kee explained that Staff has been working with property owners in this area over the past several
months to define. thoroughfare locations. Southern Plantation is shown. to decrease from a 70 foot
right-of--way to 60 feet through these new phases. This complies with the minor collector shown on the
thoroughfare plan.
Staff recommended approval of the rezoning and master preliminary plat.
Commissioner Silvia asked if there was any floodplain on this property. Ms. Kee explained that there is
creek and detention area but no established floodplain on any phase of the property.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Mr. Mike McClure, Project Engineer for the Property, explained that the detention facility would be
different from the Edelweiss model. The existing terrain is wooded and they would only clear enough
for building of the berm. He also explained that the applicant, in meeting with the Parks Board;
requested that the money set aside from parkland dedications in this zone be used to develop this park
immediately. He understood that the Parks Board intended to develop as much of the park as possible
right away. He thought that there would be a jogging trail and minimal park equipment.
Chairman Massey closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Gribou moved to recommend approval. the rezoning request and the Master Preliminary
Plat as submitted. Commissioner Lightfoot seconded the motion which passed unopposed {5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Public hearing and consideration of rezoning approximately 1.72 acres
located on the southeast corner of Deacon and Wellborn Road being Lot 10, Block 71 of
Fraterarity Row, from C-1 General Commercial to R-5 Apartment Medium Density. (98-108)
City Planner Kee presented the staff report and stated that the request is in conformance with the Land
LJse Plan and is in harmony with the existing pattern of development in the area, with multi-family uses
serving as a buffer between the intersection and the low density residential uses further east along
Deacon. Ms. Kee explained that the subject property was part of a larger tract that was zoned and
platted in the mid-1980's for a fraternity subdivision with a .commercial use at the intersection. The
Land LTse Plan reflects the property as attached residential. Staff recommended approval of the request.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing. Seeing no one to speak in favor of or in opposition to this
request, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Lightfoot moved to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Commissioner Parker
seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0).
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