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Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3261, amending to Article 9, "Area Regulations" of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding "One-Family Residence District - 6" (R-6) and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
In response to the City's Neighborhood Revitalization initiative, City Administration has reviewed the current "One-Family Residence District - 6" (R-6) development standards and determined that there are necessary revisions to encourage redevelopment. The R-6 zoning district is the smallest single family lot size in the City. However it does not allow the flexibility needed to accommodate the current housing market and trends that are desired by today's homebuyers and builders. Therefore, it is necessary to amend the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to respond accordingly to the dynamic infill housing marketplace.
RECOMMENDATION:
At its regular meeting held on January 27, 2014 the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the text amendments to Article 9, "Area Regulations", (9-100, 9-200, 9-300, 9-400, 9-500, 9-600 and 9-700) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance relative to residential zoning district known as "One Family Residence District - 6" (R-6).
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3261, amending Article 9, "Area Regulations" of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
2) Motion to deny Ordinance No. 3261, amending Article 9, "Area Regulations" of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
3) Motion to modify Ordinance No. 3261 to better meet the needs of the Council.
4) Motion to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Report
2. Ordinance 3261
3. Exhibit 1- Illustration of proposed Development Amendments to R-6
4. Exhibit 2- K Hovnanian Site Plan - 12915 Holbrook
5. Exhibit 3 - Examples of Proposed Homes in R-6