DEPARTMENT: Development Services                     
 
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
                     
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 5
 
SUBJECT: 
Zoning Case Z2015214
 
SUMMARY: 
Current Zoning:  "R-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family airport Hazard Overlay District
 
Requested Zoning:  "MF-18 AHOD" Limited Density Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 
Zoning Commission Hearing Date:  June 16, 2015.  This case is expedited to the June 18, 2015 City Council hearing.
 
Case Manager:  Logan Sparrow, Senior Planner
 
Property Owner:  David & Yvette Amaya
 
Applicant:  David & Yvette Amaya
 
Representative:  David & Yvette Amaya
 
Location:  4241 San Luis Street
 
Legal Description:  Lot 1, 2, and 3, Block 16, NCB 8174
 
Total Acreage:  0.4545
 
Notices Mailed
Owners of Property within 200 feet:  31
Registered Neighborhood Associations within 200 feet:  None.
Planning Team:  None.
Applicable Agencies:  None.
 
Property Details
Property History:  Following the adoption of Ordinance 73389, dated March 28, 1991, the subject property was rezoned to “R-7” Residential District. Following the adoption of the 2001 Unified Development Code, all properties zoned “R-7” Residential District converted to the current “R-4” Residential Single-Family District. 
                     
Topography:  None.
 
Adjacent Base Zoning and Land Uses
Direction:  North
Current Base Zoning:  “R-4” Residential Single-Family District
Current Land Uses:  Single-Family Dwelling
 
Direction:  East
Current Base Zoning:  “R-4” Residential Single-Family District
Current Land Uses:  Single-Family Dwelling
 
Direction:  South
Current Base Zoning:  “R-4” Residential Single-Family District
Current Land Uses:  Single-Family Dwelling
 
Direction:  West
Current Base Zoning:  “R-4” Residential Single-Family District
Current Land Uses:  Single-Family Dwelling
 
Overlay and Special District Information:  The subject property, and all surrounding properties, carry the “AHOD” Airport Hazard Overlay District. The “AHOD” does not restrict permitted uses, but may require additional review by both the Development Services Department, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration.
 
Transportation
Thoroughfare:  San Luis Street
Existing Character:  Local Street
Proposed Changes:  None known
 
Thoroughfare:  Southwest 30th Street
Existing Character:  Local Street
Proposed Changes:  None known
 
Public Transit:  VIA bus route 75 operates east of the subject property at the intersection of San Luis Street and Southwest 29th Street.
 
Traffic Impact:  A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) report is not required.  The traffic generated by the proposed development does not exceed the threshold requirements.
 
Parking Information:  The subject property must provide a minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per unit or a maximum of two parking spaces per unit.
 
ISSUE: 
None.
 
ALTERNATIVES: 
Denial of the zone change request will result in the subject property retaining its current “R-4” Residential Single-Family base zoning district.
 
FISCAL IMPACT: 
None.
 
RECOMMENDATION: 
Staff Analysis and Recommendation: Staff recommends Approval. Zoning Commission recommendation pending June 16, 2015 hearing.
 
Criteria for Review:  According to Section 35-421, zoning amendments shall be based on the approval criteria below.
 
1.  Consistency:  
The subject property is not located within any Neighborhood, Community, or Sector Plans and has no future land use designation. The requested “MF-18” Low-Density Multi-Family district is consistent with the residential nature of this community.
 
2.  Adverse Impacts on Neighboring Lands:  
Staff has not found evidence of likely adverse impacts in relation to this zone change request. The proposed use is consistent with the established development pattern of the surrounding area.
 
3.  Suitability as Presently Zoned:  
The current “R-4” Residential Single-Family base zoning is also consistent with the development pattern of the surrounding area. The property is presently vacant apartment and church space and the applicant would like the remodel the five (5) existing units and beautify the property.
 
4.  Health, Safety and Welfare:  
Staff has not found any indication of likely adverse effects on the public health, safety, or welfare.
 
5.  Public Policy:  
This zone change request does not appear to be in conflict with any stated public policy objective.
 
6.  Size of Tract:  
The 0.4545 acre tract is of sufficient size for the proposed development.
 
7.  Other Factors:  
None.