Request for Council Action - O-2006-27 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION

ORDINANCE: O-2006-27

SUBJECT: Case RZ-06-002
Request approval to rezone a parcel of land from 1-R (Large Lot Residential District) to 2-R (Small Lot Residential District) in order to subdivide the property and meet minimum lot width and size standards.

ADDRESS: 98 South Newland Street

APPLICANT: Antonio Ambriz, Property Owner, and Karla Chavez, Consultant

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this rezoning. Planning Commission, by a vote of 6-0 at the August 16, 2006 meeting, recommend APPROVAL of this request by City Council with the following condition:

That the applicant be required to submit and receive approval of either demolition plans of the accessory structure on lot 2 by day 30 of the 45 day referendum period or submit plans for a building permit to remedy the illegal non-conforming use on Lot 2.

SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: The applicants are requesting to rezone approximately 23,087 square feet of land located at 98 South Newland Street from 1-R (Large Lot Residential District) to 2-R (Small Lot Residential District) in order to subdivide the lot.

The applicant was issued a demolition permit on October 13, 2006 for the accessory structure on the proposed Lot 2. The applicant will be required to demolish the accessory structure at the end of the 45 day referendum period.

DATE OF FIRST READING: October 23, 2006

DATE OF SECOND READING: November 13, 2006

ORIGINATED BY: Andrea Thompson, Associate Planner Community Planning & Development, 303-987-7521

STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Paul Rice, Principal Planner Development Review, 303-987-7725
Andrea Thompson, Associate Planner Development Review, 303-987-7521

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Ordinance O-2006-27
Staff Report - Notification Letter
Planning Commission Minutes
Planning Commission Resolution

SUBMITTED BY:
Paul Rice, Principal Planner Development Review
Rebecca P. Clark, Director Community Planning & Development

REVIEWED BY:
Joni Inman, Director Division Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager