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REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Wood Properties, L.P., LLP
Bermuda Magisterial District
881 o Metro Court
REQUEST: Rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) and Community Business (C-3) to General
Business (C-5).
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Commercial and industrial uses as permitted in the C--S District are planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The conforms to the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor Plan which
proposal
suggests the property is appropriate for general commercial uses.
B. The is representative of, and compatible with, existing and anticipated
proposal
area development.
(NOTE: THE ONLY CONDITION THAT MAY BE IMPOSED IS A BUFFER CONDITION.
THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY PROFFER OTHER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS
NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON BY BOTH STAFF AND THE
COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF" ARE RECOMMENDED SOLELY
BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
GENERAL INFORMATION
West line of Metro Court, north of Norcliff Road and better known as 8810 Metro Court.
Tax ID 792-672-4157.
Existing Zoning:
I-1 and C-3
Size:
1.3 acres
Existin Land Use:
Commercial and industrial
Ad' acent Zoninjiz and Land Use:
North - I-1; Industrial
South - C - 3 ; Vacant
East - C-5; Commercial and industrial
West - C-3 ; Commercial
Public Water System:
There is an existing six (6) inch water line extending along the west side of Metro Court,
adjacent to this site. The existing structure is connected to the public water system. Use of
public water is required by County Code. Due to the proposed change in use, the existing
water meter may need to be resized
Public Wastewater System:
There is an existing eight (8) inch wastewater collector line extending along Metro Court,
adjacent to this site. The existing structure is connected to the public wastewater system.
Use public sewer is required by County Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Since this site is developed, this request will have no impact on environmental facilities. Any new
or redevelopment must comply with drainage/erosion and water quality requirements.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
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The Bensley Fire Station currently provides fire protection and emergency medical service.
This request will have a minimal impact on Fire and EMS.
Trans ortation:
This request will have minimal impact on Transportation facilities.
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Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Jefferson Davis Highway CorridorPlan which suggests
the property is appropriate for general commercial uses.
Area Develo ment Trends:
The area is characterized by commercial and office/warehouse developments. It is
anticipated that areas surrounding the Willis Road/Interstate 95 interchange, west to
Jefferson Davis Highway, will continue to develop for general business and light industrial
uses, as suggested by the Plan.
Site Desi n:
The request property lies within the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor District. The
purpose of this district's standards is to recognize specified areas of the County as unique
and to enhance patterns of development and encourage redevelopment. Development of the
site must conform to the Highway Corridor District standards and the Post Development
Area District requirements of the zoning Ordinance. Together, these standards address
access, parking, landscaping, architectural treatment, setbacks, signs, buffers, pedestrian
access, utilities and screening of dumpsters and loading areas.
CONCLUSION
The proposed zoning and land uses conform to the Jefferson Davis Highway Corridor. Plan which
suggests the property is appropriate for general commercial use. In addition, the proposed
zoning and land uses are representative of, and compatible with, existing and anticipated area
development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (6/20/06):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Gecker, the Commission recommended
approval.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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