City of Gainesville - File #: 150049.

• File #: 150049.
• Version: 2
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 6/2/2015
• In control: City Attorney
• On agenda: 8/6/2015
• Final action: 8/6/2015
• Title: LAND USE CHANGE - 3800 BLOCK OF SW 37TH BOULEVARD (B) Ordinance No. 150049; Petition No. PB-15-29 LUC An ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Gainesville Comprehensive Plan by changing the land use category of approximately 9.9 acres of property generally located in the 3800 block of SW 37th Boulevard approximately 400 feet south of Archer Road, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Commercial (C) and Residential Medium-Density (RM) to Mixed-Use Low-Intensity (MUL); providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/6/2015	2	City Commission	Approved (Petition) and Adopted on Adoption Reading	Pass

title
LAND USE CHANGE - 3800 BLOCK OF SW 37TH BOULEVARD (B)

Ordinance No. 150049; Petition No. PB-15-29 LUC
An ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Gainesville Comprehensive Plan by changing the land use category of approximately 9.9 acres of property generally located in the 3800 block of SW 37th Boulevard approximately 400 feet south of Archer Road, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Commercial (C) and Residential Medium-Density (RM) to Mixed-Use Low-Intensity (MUL); providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.

recommendation
The City Commission: (1) approve Petition No. PB-15-29 LUC; and (2) adopt the proposed ordinance.

explanation

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT

This ordinance will amend the Future Land Use Map of the City of Gainesville Comprehensive Plan by changing the land use category of approximately 9.9 acres of property generally located in the 3800 block of SW 37th Boulevard approximately 400 feet south of Archer Road from Commercial (C) and Residential Medium-Density (RM) to Mixed-Use Low-Intensity (MUL). The subject property is currently undeveloped and is surrounded by a mix of existing uses, including multi-family and single-family development, a child care facility, and undeveloped land. Approximately 8.25 acres of the subject property currently has a Commercial (C) land use designation and the remaining 1.65 acres is designated Residential Medium-Density (RM).

This ordinance adheres to state law (i.e., Section 163.3177, F.S.) and the Comprehensive Plan (i.e., FLUE Goal 1; Policy 1.2.3; Objective 1.5) in that it discourages urban sprawl, promotes a sustainable development pattern and encourages a mixed-use development at an appropriate location. The existing Commercial (C) land use designation on a majority of the property limits the future development potential to commerci...