DEPARTMENT: Development Services                     
 
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 7
 
SUBJECT: 
Zoning Case Z2015229
(Associated Plan Amendment 15048)
 
SUMMARY: 
Current Zoning:  "R-6" Residential Single-Family District
 
Requested Zoning:  "C-1” Light Commercial District                                          
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 
Zoning Commission Hearing Date:  July 7, 2015 
 
Case Manager:  Oscar Aguilera, Planner
 
Property Owner:  APM Services INC.
 
Applicant:  Scott Anglin
 
Representative:  Michael Berlanga
 
Location:  9538 Braun Road
 
Legal Description:  Lot P-29, NCB 15479 
 
Total Acreage:  1.915
 
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet:  12
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet:  N/A
Planning Team:  Northwest CP Planning Team - 12 
Applicable Agencies: None
 
Property Details
Property History: The subject property was annexed in December 31, 1993 (Ordinance # 79038) and the property was zoned  “R-1” Temporary Single-Family Residential District. Upon the adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, the previous based zoning district converted to “R-6” Residential Single-Family. 
                     
Topography:  The subject property does not include any abnormal physical features such as significant slope or inclusion in a flood plain. 
 
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction:  North, East 
Current Base Zoning:  UZROW, PUD R-4, “C-3CD”  
Current Land Uses:  public right-of-way, open green space, pipe business.
 
Direction:  West, South 
Current Base Zoning:  “R-6” 
Current Land Uses:  Public school.      
 
Overlay and Special District Information:  None
 
 
Transportation
Thoroughfare:  Braun Road 
Existing Character:  Secondary Arterial Type  A 86’
Proposed Changes:  None known
 
Thoroughfare:  Old Tezel Road
Existing Character:  Local
Proposed Changes:  None known
 
Public Transit:  None.
 
Traffic Impact A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is not required. The traffic generated by the proposed development does not exceed the threshold requirements.
 
Parking Information:  Bed and Breakfast: 0.3 per room. Maximum Parking Requirement: 1 per room.
 
ISSUE: 
None
 
ALTERNATIVES: 
Denial of the zoning request will result in the subject property retaining the "R-6" Residential Single-Family District.
 
FISCAL IMPACT: 
None.
 
RECOMMENDATION: 
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval, pending Plan Amendment.
 
Criteria for Review:  According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
 
1.  Consistency:  
The property is located within the Northwest Community Plan and is designated as Low Density Residential. The requested “C-1” base zoning district is not consistent with the adopted land use designation. The applicant has applied for a Plan Amendment to change the designation to General Urban Tier. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Plan Amendment. 
 
2.  Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:  
Staff has found no evidence of likely adverse impacts on surrounding properties.
 
3.  Suitability as Presently Zoned:  
The proposed “C-1” zoning district would be appropriate for the subject property. The existing property is adjacent to Braun Road, a Secondary Arterial. The applicant requests this zoning change in order to develop the property as a bed and breakfast. The property currently has the existing rooms and the applicant is rezoning for compliance with the code.  
 
4.  Health, Safety and Welfare:  
Staff has found no indication of likely adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare. 
 
5.  Public Policy:  
The request does not appear to conflict with any public policy objective.  
 
6.  Size of Tract:  
The subject property is 1.915 acres in size which accommodates the proposed development with adequate space for parking. 
 
7.  Other Factors:  
None.