CITY OF TALLAHASSEE
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED ON: February 11, 2009
SUBJECT/TITLE: Introduction of Ordinance No. 09-Z-09: Proposed Amendment to the Official Zoning Map Changing the Zoning Classification from the CU Central Urban Zoning District to the CU-12 Central Urban 12, CU-18 Central Urban 18, CU-26 Central Urban 26, CU-45 Central Urban 45 and OS Open Space Zoning Districts.
TARGET ISSUE: Long Range Community-Based Planning
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Pursuant to the direction provided by the Long Range Community-Based Planning Target Issue (LRCBPTI) Committee, staff conducted an extensive land use analysis and applied the site-specific Central Urban zoning districts to all properties located within the Central Urban Future Land Use Map area. During the October 22nd City Commission meeting, the Allen Subdivision was removed from the overall area to afford staff time to conduct further analysis and conduct a public meeting with local residents.
In addition to the Allen Subdivision, three publicly owned properties and property owned by Florida A&M University (FAMU) that were inadvertently not included in the overall rezoning project are addressed in detail herein. The ordinance and location map are included in Attachment 1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Option 1: Introduce Ordinance No. 09-Z-09: Proposed Amendment to the Official Zoning Map Changing the Zoning Classification from the CU Central Urban Zoning District to the CU-12 Central Urban 12, CU-18 Central Urban 18, CU-26 Central Urban 26, CU-45 Central Urban 45 and OS Open Space Zoning Districts, and set the first of two public hearings for February 25, 2009 and the second and final public hearing on March 25, 2009.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time required to process the rezoning and costs associated with local and State advertising requirements.
Wayne Tedder, Director, Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department
Anita Favors Thompson, City Manager
For information, please contact: Mary Jean Yarbrough or Zach Galloway; Ph: 891.6400
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL/ISSUE ANALYSIS
HISTORY/FACTS & ISSUES
February 2006: The City Commission adopted sub-districts to be mapped within the Central Urban Future Land Use Map area. Implementation was intended to be applicant-driven until staff time permitted a full scale rezoning.
December 4, 2007: Planning staff presented to the Long Range Community-Based Planning Target Issue Committee the methodology and intent in mapping the Central Urban sub-districts.
April 14, 2008: Staff held an open house for the general public to answer questions and address concerns regarding the proposed zoning changes.
May 28, 2008: The proposed Ordinance was introduced to the City Commission.
June 3, 2008: The Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission continued the item until their August 5, 2008 meeting due to a lack of quorum after one Commissioner abstained from voting. The Commission also provided additional direction to staff, which has been addressed herein.
August 5, 2008: The Planning Commission voted to approve the rezoning of the Central Urban southern portion with one revision, that the Allen Subdivision be changed from the proposed CU-26 to CU-18. That recommendation was taken to the City Commission.
August 20, 2008: The City Commission held the first of two public hearings.
October 22, 2008: Due to citizen comments heard at the October 22, 2008 City Commission meeting, Planning staff requested that the City Commission approve the Central Urban (South) rezoning, while also removing the Allen Subdivision for further analysis and a community meeting. The City Commission voted to approve staff’s request.
December 16, 2008: The Planning staff convened a public meeting at the St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in the Allen Subdivision. Approximately 20 residents of the neighborhood attended the meeting. Staff shared statistical data and held two table sessions to discuss preferred outcomes of the rezoning.
February 25 and March 25, 2009: The City Commission is scheduled to convene two public hearings.
This item will be advertised and noticed in accordance with local and State requirements. Also, due to acreage, two public hearings are required before the City Commission.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Not applicable.
OPTIONS
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 09-Z-09: Proposed Amendment to the Official Zoning Map Changing the Zoning Classification from the CU Central Urban Zoning District to the CU-12 Central Urban 12, CU-18 Central Urban 18, CU-26 Central Urban 26, CU-45 Central Urban 45 and OS Open Space Zoning Districts and set the first of two public hearings for February 25, 2009 and the second and final public hearing on March 25, 2009.
2. Do not Introduce Ordinance No. 09-Z-09: Proposed Amendment to the Official Zoning Map Changing the Zoning Classification from the CU Central Urban Zoning District to the CU-12 Central Urban, CU-18 Central Urban 18, CU-26 Central Urban 26, CU-45 Central Urban 45 and OS Open Space Zoning Districts, and do not schedule public hearings.
3. Provide staff alternative direction.
ATTACHMENTS/REFERENCES