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REZONING - PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE 3100-3300 BLOCK OF SW ARCHER ROAD (SOUTH OF OLD ARCHER ROAD) (B)
Ordinance No. 140203; Petition No. PB-14-72 ZON
An ordinance amending the Zoning Map Atlas of the City of Gainesville, Florida, by rezoning approximately 7.47 acres of property generally located in the 3100-3300 block of SW Archer Road (south of Old Archer Road) and west of the 2600-2900 block of SW 31st Terrace, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Multiple-Family Medium-Density Residential District-8 (RMF-8) to Mixed-Use Low-Intensity District (MU-1); providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
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The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
This petition/ordinance will rezone approximately 7.47 acres of property, generally located in the 3100-3300 block of SW Archer Road (south of Old Archer Road) and west of the 2600-2900 block of SW 31st Terrace, from Multiple-Family Medium-Density Residential District-8 (RMF-8) to Mixed-Use Low-Intensity District (MU-1).
The majority of the property, which consists of a cluster of seven tax parcels, is currently undeveloped with the exception of five single-family houses along the eastern edge of the property on SW 31st Terrace. The property is bordered to the west by the University Towne Center Planned Development, which includes a mix of restaurant and retail uses, and to the south by the Gainesville Place and Enclave Apartments developments. The maximum allowable residential density is the same for both the existing RMF-8 and the proposed MU-1 zoning districts. Therefore, this rezoning will maintain the allowable residential density but will provide for a mix of allowable non-residential uses. The introduction of non-residential uses on the subject property will allow for a greater range of redevelopment and infill opportunities for the site, and is consistent with the City's infill and redevelopment policies within the Comprehensive Plan.
After public notice was published in the Gainesville Sun on July 8, 2014, the City Plan Board held a public hearing on July 24, 2014, and recommended approval of the petition by a vote of 5-0.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
This ordinance requires two hearings. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption; however, the rezoning implemented by this ordinance shall become effective when the amendment to the City of Gainesville Comprehensive Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 140202 becomes effective as provided therein.