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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM ', NO. 97-07 January 14, 1997 TO: Honorable Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: James L. Williams, , City Manager �� Debora L. Bean, ing Director of Community Development/� � Robert A. McQueen, Senior Planner �l SUBJECT: Ordinance Rezoning Property at 2621 and 2637-2685 North Main Street The subject petition requests that premises commonly known as 2621 and 2637-2685 North Main Street be rezoned from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District. Containing approximately one acre, the area in question is platted as five separate lots; four of these lots are presently developed with single family dwellings while the fifth lot is vacant. As reported by petitioner, the purpose of the proposed zone is to place these lots in the same commercial zoning classification as nearby lots, and therefore, increase the potential resale value of each tract. Staff has been advised that petitioner presently represents � one of the subject owners in the sale of the lot, and that said petitioner has contacted the balance of the property owners relative to the proposed zoning change. The owner of premises commonly known as 2635 North Main Street (Lot 7 in Block 5 of Pythian Home Addition) was also contacted and chose not to be a party to the subject petition; inasmuch as this lot would adjoin B-1 zoning on both sides, staff is of the opinion that a future request for B-1 zoning would be logical. Upon review of land use and zoning patterns for the general area, staff notes that property west of and adjoining the 2600 block North Main Street at the north and south end thereof is zoned B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District. Further, portions of the 2600 block on the east side of said street are also zoned B-1. The majority of this existing B-1 area is developed with office or light commercial uses; in some cases existing dwellings were converted to office/commercial use. Recognizing these land use and zoning patterns, staff is of the opinion that the proposed zone and ultimate development would be consistent and compatible with the same. Also, we note that the comprehensive land use plan reflects commercial development for the subject area. In view of the data presented, staff recommends approval of the petition.