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REZONING - A. QUINN JONES PROPERTY (B)
Ordinance No. 110013; Petition PB-10-121 PSZ
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Zoning Map Atlas by rezoning certain property located in the vicinity of 1019 Northwest 7th Avenue as more specifically described in this Ordinance, from "Residential low density district - Residential Conservation -12 units per acre (RC)" to "Public services and operations district (PS)"; providing a preliminary development plan; specifying the uses permitted by right; providing conditions, restrictions and regulations; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
This ordinance proposes to rezone property in the Fifth Avenue neighborhood in northwest Gainesville from Residential Conservation (RC) to Public services and operations (PS). The property was the family home of local educator A. Quinn Jones for over 70 years. Upon Mr. Jones' death, the property was donated to the City. The home has been placed on the National Historic Register. The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency plans to redevelop the home into a museum, necessitating a change in the zoning category.
The Plan Board recommended that a preliminary development plan be included with the rezoning. The plan includes the removal of a second, non-historic home from the site and the construction of a parking area to serve the museum. Fencing, landscaping, and invasive species removal are also included as part of the preliminary development plan. The staff report also establishes conditions and restrictions related to the operation of the uses on the site. These conditions are intended to reduce the potential impact of the museum on the surrounding residential neighborhood.
After public notice was published in the Gainesville Sun on April 12, 2011, the City Plan Board held a public hearing on April 28, 2011, and, by a vote of 4-0, recommended approval of the petition.
A related petition (PB-10-120 LUC) and ordinance proposing to change the land use designation on the property from the City of Gainesville land use category of "Residential Low Density (RL)" to the land use category of "Public Facilities (PF)" is on this agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
This ordinance requires two hearings. If adopted on first reading, second and final reading will be scheduled for October 6, 2011. However, this ordinance will not become effective until the related land use change amendment to the Comprehensive Plan becomes effective.