18 - Amend Zonging from Two Family to Multiple Family Lots 6 & 7B - 1307 E. Polk Street

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Item No. 18 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Andrew Mack, AICP Director Planning & Community Development SUBJECT: Conduct a public hearing and take action regarding the petition Bailey Asay on behalf of Creative RE Investments LLC for a zoning change from a Two -Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Multiple -Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1) in the PJ Willis & Bros. Addition, Block A, Lots 6 & 7B, located at 1307 E Polk Street- LCAD 20734. MTG. DATE: February 27, 2023 BACKGROUND The applicant has requested a rezoning change from 2F to MF -1. There are plans to develop the site for 3 duplex apartments. In initial discussions with the applicant, there was interest expressed for entering the 5 In 5 Infill Housing Program and to potentially include the land to the north which is a passive underutilized park. However, park land cannot be sold without a ballot election initiative. ANALYSIS The subject property is zoned 2F, is now guided for Medium Density Residential and is a vacant lot following demolition of the previous single-family home on the lot. • The land to the West is zoned 2F, is guided for Low Density Residential, and are vacant lots. • The land to the North is zoned Commercial, is guided for Low Density Residential, and are duplex apartments. • The land to the East is zoned 2F, is guided for Low Density Residential and are single- family homes fronting on SE Polk Street. • The land to the South is Zoned 2F-3, is guided for Low Density Residential and are single- family homes fronting on SE Polk Street. The change in zoning will be consistent with the previous FLUM amendment. The proposed medium density residential use of the property will serve as an appropriate transitional land use between the park land to the north and single-family residences. The proposed development will also further the City's goals for construction of new 5 In 5 Infill Development. RECOMMENDATION, The Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommends approval for the rezoning from Two - Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Multi -Family Dwelling District No. i (MF -1).