12 - ZONING CHANGE AT 2815 W. CAMPBELL STREET

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Item No. 12 memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council John Godwin, City Manager FROM: Alan Efrussy, AICP, City Planning Manager SUBJECT: CHANGE FROM SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (SF -2) TO SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (SF -2) WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (RECREATIONAL FACILITY - PRIVATE) AT 2815 W. CAMPBELL STREET. DATE: August 8, 2017 BACKGROUND: This request is to conduct a public hearing and take action regarding the petition of Lawrence Thompson for a change in zoning from Single - Family Dwelling District (SF -2) to a Single - Family Dwelling District (SF -2) with a Specific Use Permit (Recreational Facility - Private), on Sperry's 1St Addition, Block 2, Lot North PT 1, being located at 2815 West Campbell Street. The subject property is 0.1897 acres, and there is no flood plain on this property. Specifically, the applicant wishes to establish a basketball court on this property. STATUS OF ISSUE: At the August 7th Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, two persons spoke in opposition to this request, and no one spoke in favor. The members of the commission expressed several concerns regarding the functioning of the recreational activities on this property, as well as public safety concerns. Because the applicant was not present, the commission wanted to hear his comments in support of this request, and also to ask the applicant questions. The commission therefore voted to table this item until the next commission meeting, with one commissioner recommending denial. (NOTE: City staff always advises all applicants to be present at both the commission and council meetings to support their requests, and to answer questions. In this case, Mr. Thompson did not respond to several staff calls recommending his presence at this commission meeting). RECOMMENDATION: At this time, pass over this item.