Title
Amend the City of Gainesville 2000-2010 Future Land Use Map from RH (residential high density) to a mixed-use PUD (planned use district) located at 1231 Southwest 3rd Avenue. Petition 154LUC-04 PB (Related to Petitions 155PDV-04 PB and 179ZON-04 PB). (B)
Explanation
This petition is a request to change the land use of a group of parcels located between Southwest 3rd and 4th Avenues, along the east side of Southwest 13th Street. The proposed change will affect tax parcel number 13074 and a portion of tax parcel 13078 (lots 3, 4, 5 and the northern one-half of lot 2, Block Four of University Heights), comprising 0.68 acres. The properties have a land use designation of Residential High Density (8-100 units per acre), which allows up to 25% of proposed residential floor area to be secondary retail and office use. The petitioner is requesting a land use change to Planned Use District to allow an increase in the amount of secondary retail and office use, from 25% to 50% of proposed residential floor area. Based on site constraints, height limitations, access issues and the ability to accommodate accessory facilities, staff recommended an increase to 40% of proposed residential square footage. The applicant accepted the recommendation and the City Plan Board approved the petition. 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.
The Plan Board heard the petition and recommended that it 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 154LUC-04 PB, with conditions. Plan Board vote 5-0
Staff to Plan Board - Approve, with conditions.