Title
Rezone property from RH-2 to PD for a mixed-use development of multi-family residential, office and commercial use located at 1231 Southwest 3rd Avenue and 321 Southwest 13th Street. Petition 155PDV-04PB. (Related to Petitions 154LUC-04 PB and 179ZON-04). (B)
Explanation
This petition is a request to change the zoning of a group of parcels located between Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues, along the east side of Southwest 13th Street. The properties are located within the University Heights Special Area Plan, zoned RH-2 (Residential High Density, 8-100 du/acre). The owner wishes to pursue a mixed-use development, to include 40 dwelling units consisting of 80,000 square feet, and 40,000 square feet of non-residential uses. The proposed 40,000 square feet of non-residential use would exceed the 25% of residential floor area limit, devoted to non-residential uses, allowed by the existing RH-2 zoning. The petitioner has not provided a breakdown by type of use in the request. Based on information provided, the requested amount is 50% of the proposed residential floor area. The proposal of 40 dwelling units on 0.68 acres will result in a density of 58.8 units per acre, which is within the allowable base density of 80 dwelling units per acre permitted in the RH-2 zoning district.
It is the purpose of the Planned Development District to provide a method for developers to submit unique proposals, not allowed in the other zoning districts. This planned development request includes a PD layout plan and a development plan report to support the request. The applicant intends to file for full development plan review after approval of the land use and planned development petitions.
The petitioner's request differs from what is allowed in the RH-2 district only in terms of the amount of non-residential uses allowed at the subject location. Based on site constraints, height limitations, access issues and the ability to accommodate accessory facilities, staff recommended an increase to 32,000 square feet of nonresidential, which is 40% of the proposed residential square footage. The applicant accepted the recommendation and the City Plan Board approved the petition
The Plan Board requested that the petition be resubmitted to them for development plan review, instead of the Development Review Board. The Plan Board recommended that this petition be approved with staff conditions.
Public notice was published in the Gainesville Sun on April 5, 2005. Letters were mailed to surrounding property owners on April 6, 2005. The Plan Board held a public hearing April 21, 2005.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
City Plan Board to City Commission - The City Commission approve Petition 155PDV-04 PB, with conditions. Plan Board vote 5-0
Staff to Plan Board - Approve, with conditions.