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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09201 ORDINANCE NO. 9201 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING RESTRICTIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The zoning restrictions covering the following described property and generally identified in the attached Rezone Exhibit is hereby changed from R-2, Single Family Residential District to R-3, One- and Two-Family Residential District: Beginning at a point at the right-of-way monumentation at the intersection of Thatcher Avenue and Prairie Avenue; Thence N 89° 58’ 15” W along the right-of-way of Thatcher Avenue a distance of 329.92 Feet; Thence N 00° 00’ 20” W along the right-of-way of Henry Avenue a distance of 660.26 Feet; Thence S 89° 55’ 34” E along the right-of-way of Nuckolls Avenue a distance of 329.98 Feet; Thence S 00° 00’ 00” E along the right-of-way of Prairie Avenue a distance of 600.01 Feet to the Point of Beginning. Said Parcel containing 217,808.56 Square Feet (5.00 Acres) more or less. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of the Ordinance to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. The rezoning is approved with the following conditions: 1. Provide the following landscape improvements, and provide a landscape plan that is approved by staff prior to being scheduled for City Council: a. Provide irrigation to all landscaping areas that currently do not have irrigation b. Plant grass in the tree-lawn along Prairie Avenue. c. Add gravel to the dirt area along Nuckolls Avenue d. Re-establish grass, at locations that are not currently landscaped with shrubs, along Henry Avenue. e. Add four (4) shade trees mixed in with the existing evergreen trees, along Thatcher Avenue. 2. Public improvements and parking lot improvements will be required at the time of building permit. 3. Detention and water quality will be required at the time of development. Condition 1 must be complied with within one (1) year from the date of approval of the rezoning at City Council. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval. INTRODUCED November 13, 2017 BY: Ed Brown PASSED AND APPROVED: November 27, 2017 City Clerk’s Office Item # S-4 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCE COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 13, 2017 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk FROM: Steven Meier, Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING RESTRICTIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE SUMMARY: Applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property from R-2 to R-3, One and Two Family Residential District PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: The subject property is located at 401 S. Prairie Avenue. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from R-2 to R-3 to utilize the property for the Salvation Army Red Shield Program. The proposed use is not permitted in the existing R-2 Zone District; however, it is allowed as a Special Use Permit in the R-3 Zone District as a Charitable Institution. The Salvation Army Red Shield program is a family oriented center that provides the following services:  Family outreach  Utility assistance  Children’s programs  Child care for families during classes  Gardening  Worship center  Family services such as rental assistance, classes, homework assistance, etc.  Family athletic leagues  Youth meal preparation (not for the homeless)  Emergency disaster services The use prohibits any type of homeless services and the opening of the facility for a warming shelter and store. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications for the City. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their October 11, 2017 Regular Meeting, voted 7-0 to recommend approval with the following conditions: 1. Provide the following landscape improvements, and provide a landscape plan that is approved by staff prior to being scheduled for City Council: a. Provide irrigation to all landscaping areas that currently do not have irrigation b. Plant grass in the tree-lawn along Prairie Avenue. c. Add gravel to the dirt area along Nuckolls Avenue d. Re-establish grass, at locations that are not currently landscaped with shrubs, along Henry Avenue. e. Add four (4) shade trees mixed in with the existing evergreen trees, along Thatcher Avenue. 2. Public improvements and parking lot improvements will be required at the time of building permit. 3. Detention and water quality will be required at the time of development. Condition 1 must be complied with within one (1) year from the date of approval of the rezoning at City Council. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: The Planning Department sent out Notice of the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing to all property owners located within 300 feet of the subject property. A Public Notice poster was placed on the subject property 15 days prior to the Public Hearing. ALTERNATIVES: If City Council does not approve this Ordinance, the current zoning would remain. Upon request of City Council, the Ordinance could be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration of proposed modifications. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. Attachments: Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission October 11, 2017 Public Hearing Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report with Exhibits