The request is to rezone this property from R-12 to B-2. Following a lengthy staff report, staff recommended "denial" based on the following excerpt from the staff report:
The mission of the Planning Department is to provide education, information, recommendation, and leadership products to citizens of Jamestown so they can enjoy a quality of life enriched by choices in housing and transportation, efficient use of public infrastructure, distinctive community character, and a robust civic life.
Staff feels that if this property were to develop in conjunction with adjacent properties or if there were a specific use to be considered for this site, that this rezoning request would be more appropriate. Additionally, the size of this site is self-limiting and many commercial uses would not be appropriate or be able to meet current Ordinance requirements (parking, watershed, etc.) - and still remain a viable commercial site for the citizens of Jamestown. Staff opinion is that speculative rezonings can potentially result in an undesirable mixture of uses within the community. If this site were to be combined with adjacent lots or if the Town were presented with a more-specific site development plan, then perhaps staff recommendations would be different.
Based on all the information contained in this report, the Planning Department recommends denial.
After a discussion among the P&Z Board members, the vote was unanimous to send the case to the Town Council with a recommendation for denial. However, Town Council will have the final say in the matter at the scheduled public hearing. The public hearing will be held at the May Council meeting, which will be Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7PM at Town Hall.
Per our Ordinance, properties which are immediately adjacent to this lot (including across the street), will receive notification from the Town regarding the public hearing. Other citizens which desire further information may call me at Town Hall at 336.454.1138.
-Matthew
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