Title
Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment- Lewiston Road
Body
Department: Planning
Council District: 5
Public Hearing: April 7, 2015
Advertising Date/By: March 26 and April 2, 2015/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Hold a public hearing to consider an amendment of the Generalized Future Land Use Map (GFLUM) of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, as proposed for property located at 3525 and 3527 Lewiston Road from Low Residential to Mixed Use Corporate Park.
BACKGROUND:
A request has been made to amend the GFLUM as part rezoning request for properties located on Lewiston Road. The requested change to the GFLUM is as follows:
From
Low Residential (3-5 d.u./acre): This category includes the City's predominantly single-family neighborhoods as well as other compatible housing types that can be accommodated within this density range. Although there are some existing residential areas in the City developed on lots greater than 1/3 acre, future residential developments and "conventional" subdivisions should generally maintain a gross density of no less than three dwellings per acre, except where environmental constraints (e.g., the Watershed Critical Area) prevent such densities from being achieved. Compact developments that include clustered, small lots with substantial retained open space are encouraged.
To
Mixed Use Corporate Park: This designation is intended for large tracts of undeveloped land near the City's fringe that are appropriate for well planned, larger scale business/employment parks with supporting uses such as retail, hotels, and residential. Primary uses such as office, flex office, technology research and development, light manufacturing, distribution, and assembly should be placed in a campus-like or "corporate park" setting with generous, linked open space to maximize value and to promote visual quality and compatibility with the surrounding area. Pedestrian-friendly features such as buildings placed near the street, sidewalks, and trails leading to nearby uses such as retail and housing should be encouraged.
As part of the amendment process the Planning Board provides comments on the proposed amendment but does not make an official recommendation. These comments are included in the official staff report for consideration by the Zoning Commission and City Council. The Planning Board commented on this case at their February 18, 2015 meeting. The Board commented that the change resolved a split parcel designation and proximity to the airport and the noise cone supported this change. The change is consistent with the intent and purpose of the definition of Mixed-Use Corporate Park as found in Connections 2025.
The Zoning Commission voted 8 to 1 to recommend in favor of the associated zoning request at its March 9, 2015 meeting. City staff recommended approval of the GFLUM amendment request in conjunction with the zoning request.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact as a result of this request.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Planning Department recommends approval of the proposed amendment to the Generalized Future Land Use Map.