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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from Planning Project: Jabil East RECEIVED JUN - 5 2007 City of Meridian City CleIk Office Location: Locust Grove and Central Drive Applications: comprehensive plan amendment and rezone Highlights of Proposed Development: The Applicant is proposing to change the existing "Industrial" designation to the "Commercial" designation for one 34-acre parcel. The property currently lies within Meridian City limits and is zoned I-L. Concurrent with the CPA request, the Applicant has applied for rezoning of9.21 acres to C-G. Number of Proposed Buildings: Existing Jabil Building Other: The Applicant requests a CPA and rezoning of the property from an industrial designation to a commercial designation to allow for educational uses. The property is proposed for a new high school, with associated classroom and office spaces, and may possibly house a university extension. Additionally, the Joint School District Service Center will be sited here. Educational institutions are prohibited uses with the I-L district. However, they are principally permitted uses within the C-G district. Elevations: Yes Commission Recommendation: approval at their April 19, 2007 public hearing. Summary of Commission Public Hearing: i. In favor: Ed Daniels (Applicant's Representative) ii. In opposition: None iii. Commenting: None iv. Written testimony: None Key Issues of Discussion by Commission: If this property ever went back to its original use of high-tech manufacturing, would that be an allowed use in the proposed commercial district or would it have to be rezoned? The answer is light industrial uses are conditionally allowed within the C-G zoning district. Key Commission Changes to Staff Recommendation: None Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: None Written Testimony since Staff Report: none Notes: �60' Project: Jabil East Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-07-004, RZ-07-005) Location, size of property and existing zoning: The property is located on the west side of Locust Grove Road at 1303 E. Central Drive in Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 1 East, B.M., and is currently referenced as Lot 1, Block 1, Jabil Subdivision. The property has been previously platted, and currently lies within Meridian City limits and is zoned I-L (Light Industrial). Description of Character of Subject Area: A mix of developed and undeveloped commercial and industrial lands within the City of Meridian to the north, south, and west. Additionally, the site is bordered to the east by residential properties. Applications: Comprehensive Plan Amendment application to amend the Future Land Use Map for Lot 1, Block 1, Jabil Subdivision. Concurrent with the CPA request, the Applicant has applied for rezoning (RZ) of 9.21 acres to C-G (General Retail and Service Commercial). This rezone is contingent upon approval of the concurrent map amendment (CPA-07-004) to "Commercial." History of Previous Actions: On April 6, 1999, City Council granted approval for annexation and zoning (AZ-99-001) of approximately 55.79 acres to I-L (Light Industrial). No development application accompanied said application at that time. In February of 2004, Council approved a Preliminary / Final Plat to create two building lots for the Jabil Subdivision. Lot 2, Block 1, totals approximately 19 acres. Lot 1, Block 1, totals approximately 34 acres and is the subject of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment application. Applicant's Statement / Justification: The Applicant requests a CPA and rezoning of the property from an industrial designation to a commercial designation to allow for educational uses. The property is proposed for a new high school, with associated classroom and office spaces, and may possibly house a university extension. Additionally, the Joint School District Service Center will be sited. Educational institutions are prohibited uses with the I-L district. However, they are principally permitted uses within the C-G district. Please see the Applicant's narrative for more information. Outstanding Issue(s) for Commission: At this point, the Applicant request zoning of the north 9 acres which will house the District offices. The remaining portion of the property is to also be zoned C-G and is scheduled to be heard before the Commission on May 17, 2007. Staff Recommendation: Staff supports the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Staff believes a "Commercial" Land Use Map designation for the subject property would be in the best interest of the City. Therefore, Staff is recommending approval of the subject CPA application. NOTES: The Commission should note that several other Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments, also scheduled be heard on April 5, 2007, may require additional time for public testimony and Commission discussion. Therefore, said CPA proposals may be continued to the hearing date of April 19, 2007. As the Commission may recommend amendments to the land use map component of the Comprehensive Plan to the governing board only once every six (6) months, the subject proposal should also be continued to April 19, 2007, if necessary.