STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to change the zone classification from the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District to the CP (Commercial Parkway) Zoning District. The property is located at 2811 Industrial Plaza Drive and totals 1.1 acres. The proposed ordinance, including a location map, is included as Attachment 1. The applicant for this project is Ghazvini-Riggins Road Partnership, and the agent is Moore Bass Consulting, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Option 1: Introduce Ordinance No. 09-Z-14, proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map to change the zoning classification from the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District to the CP (Commercial Parkway) Zoning District and set the public hearing date for April 22, 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: Zach Galloway, Ext. 6400
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL/ISSUE ANALYSIS
HISTORY/FACTS & ISSUES
Zoning History: Prior to the adoption of the City of Tallahassee Zoning, Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations in 1992, the parcel was zoned CP Commercial Parkway. In 1992, the City of Tallahassee rezoned the subject property from CP to Mixed Use B pursuant to the adoption of the revised Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan. During the 1997 Site Specific Zoning initiative, the site was rezoned to M-1 (Light Industrial).
April 7, 2009: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 09-Z-14.
Summary of Application
The applicant is seeking a rezoning from the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District to the CP (Commercial Parkway) Zoning District for one parcel totaling 1.1 acres located at 2811 Industrial Plaza Drive. The existing M-1 district allows very similar land uses to those allowed in CP Commercial Parkway. However, the applicant owns a previously existing, legally established non-conforming office building, which is not allowed in the M-1 Light Industrial. The proposed rezoning will bring the use into conforming status.
Public Notification and Response
This request has been noticed and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Tallahassee Land Development Code. The Planning Department mailed 91 notices to property owners in the effected areas. To date, staff has received no written responses.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
N/A
OPTIONS
1. Introduce Ordinance No. 09-Z-14, proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map to change the zoning classification from the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District to the CP (Commercial Parkway) Zoning District and set the public hearing date for April 22, 2009.
2. Do not introduce Ordinance No. 09-Z-14 and do not set the public hearing date.
3. Provide staff alternative direction.
ATTACHMENTS/REFERENCES