14 - Zoning Change Request for part of a lot at 3475 Lamar

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Item No. 14 kf��M�� WM TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Grayson Path, City Manager SUBJECT: ZONING CHANGE — PART OF LOT AT 3475 LAMAR DATE: October 26, 2020 BACKGROUND: The First Assembly of God Church owns approximately 3.7 acres at the corner of Lamar Avenue and 35th NE, and is requesting a change in zoning from Single Family Dwelling District 2 (SF -2) to General Retail (GR) for the western part of the property. The subject property is currently used as the church gymnasium / fellowship hall. Mr. Martin proposes to develop the western portion with a new quick service drive-thru restaurant. Adjacent properties along Lamar are zoned Planned Development and General Retail. STATUS OF ISSUE: The future land use plan recommends this area for retail use, primarily because of frontage along Lamar Avenue. Existing land uses nearby include retail shopping centers, quick serve restaurants, churches, apartments, and single family residential to the north. The zoning change request complies with the recommendations in the comprehensive plan, and staff is in support of this zoning change. 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- R) to General Retail (GR).