13 - Zoning Change Request for 2126 East Polk

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Item No. 13 TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Grayson Path, City Manager SUBJECT: ZONING CHANGE — 2126 EAST POLK DATE: October 26, 2020 BACKGROUND: Steven Asay is asking for a change in zoning from Single Family Dwelling District 2 (SF -2) to Two Family Dwelling District (217) for his property located at 2126 East Polk St. Mr. Asay has demolished the dilapidated structure and proposes to build a new duplex. STATUS OF ISSUE: The future land use plan recommends this area to be used as low density residential. However, existing zoning on the north side of E Polk Street is already 2F, and the property directly south of 2126 is zoned 2F. Existing land uses are primarily single family residential, with the exception of the two duplexes. The zoning change request in not consistent with the comprehensive plan, however it would allow a use that already exists in the area and is allowed directly across the street. There was no input provided from the neighborhood regarding this change. If approved, this zoning change will further the transition of this area to a medium density residential area. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of this zoning change. RECOMMENDATION: Approve of a zoning change from Single Family Dwelling District 2 (SF -2) to Two Family Dwelling District (2F).