HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo fro Planningj Project: Strada Bellissima Commercial
Location, size of property and existing zoning: The subject 1.76 acres is located on the north side of
~ Victory Road, just west of Meridian Road. The property is currently zoned L-O and designated for low
density residential land uses on the future land use map of the Comprehensive Plan.
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: North: Single-family residential, Strada Bellissima Subdivision No. 1,
I zoned R-4; South: Vacant, zoned RUT (Ada County); West: Single-family residential, Strada Bellissima
~ Subdivision No. 2, zoned R-4; East: Future office lots in Strada Bellissima, zoned L-O and Retail and
Landscape Nursery, Mussell Corner/Emerson Park, zoned C-G
Applications: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the future land use designation from Low
' Density Residential to Commercial and a rezone of 1.76 acres from L-O (Limited Office) to C-N
(Neighborhood Business District). The applicant is requesting the rezone to allow retail and restaurant
uses on this site.
History: In 2004, the City Council granted approval for the annexation and zoning of approximately 43.8
acres to R-4 and L-O; preliminary plat approval of 90 residential lots and 14 office lots; and conditional
i use perrriit for a mixed use planned development of residential and commercial (office) uses. In 2006, the
City Council approved the annexation and zoning of 0.43 acres to L-O for an out parcel (a portion of the
subject site). As part of the Strada Bellissima approval, the City Council approved a 20% land use
exception for the commercial (office) portion of the development.
Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access: No direct lot access is permitted onto Victory Road. Access
~ to the subject property will be from W. Galvani Drive. All internal streets and access points are already
constructed for the subject property.
' On November 1, 2007, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the subject
applications.
~ Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i.In favor: Michael Crawford, Representative
i.In opposition: None
iii.Commenting: None
' iv.Written testimony: None
v.Staff presenting application: Caleb Hood
i vi.Other staff commenting on application: None
i Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission: Several Commissioners felt drive-through establishments
could impact the surrounding neighborhood; however no changes were recommended to the staff report
(The UDC requires CUP approval for drive-through establishments in a C-N zoning district.)
Key Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation: None
Written Testimony: None; however, staff has received a few phone calls from neighbors in the vicinity
that are concerned about commercial uses and traffic on this site.
~i
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: Appropriateness of the proposed Map change and rezone.
Notes:
12/18/2007