10 - PUBLIC HEARING, 2600 BLOCK OF CRESCENT DRIVE, ZONING CHANGE

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(C) Proposed Land Use for the Subject Property: The applicant is proposing to develop the subject property for duplex dwelling units. (D) Proposed Zoning of the Subject Property: The proposed zoning on the subject property is to a Two — Family Dwelling District (2F). (E) The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) within the Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Plan recommends Moderate Density Residential (MDR) uses, and "this use is representative of two — family attached dwelling units, such as duplex units and townhomes." The subject property is surrounded by MDR plan recommendations; adjacent to and surrounding these MDR areas, and to the west, south, and east the Future Land Use Plan recommends Low — Density Residential (LDR) uses, and "this use is representative of traditional, single — family detached dwelling units." The areas northwest, north, and northeast of the subject property are recommended for Retail (R) land uses. (F) The Parks Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan: The maps in this plan that depict the Existing Parks and Open Space, the Trail and Sidewalk Map, and the Future Parks and Open Spaces are not impacted by this rezoning request. (G) The Major Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) within the Comprehensive Plan: Neither NE 26th Street or Crescent Drive are impacted by the MTP. (H) Additional Considerations Regarding the Staff Recommendation: The city engineer, director of public works, and the fire marshal stated that they do not have issues with this rezoning request. (I) Options recommended for consideration by the city staff. Because of the proximity to the subject property of both existing single — family and duplex residential uses, two zoning districts are viable considerations for this subject property. The city staff submitted these options to the commission for its April 4, 2016 meeting. Factors to consider are as follows: (I) Allow the property to remain zoned Single — Family Dwelling District No.2 (SF -2) a. This would be compatible with the existing single — family structures immediately adjacent to the east, and along the south side of Crescent Drive. b. However, it's possible that the subject lot would not have the potentially immediate opportunity to be developed in the near future as would likely be the case as a result of the present subject zoning request; residential neighborhood integrity and aesthetics are strengthened when individual "out lots" are developed with compatible dwelling units within residentially zoned areas. Also, the design of a residential neighborhood is strengthened 2