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Quasi-Judicial - Rezoning 3.02 acres located on the east side of the 400 and 500 blocks of NW 13th Street and the west side of the 400 block of NW 12th Drive (B)
Ordinance No. 180669
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Zoning Map Atlas by rezoning approximately 3.02 acres of property generally located on the east side of the 400 and 500 blocks of NW 13th Street and the west side of the 400 block of NW 12th Drive, as more specifically described in this ordinance, from Urban 6 (U6) to Urban 8 (U8); providing directions to the City Manager; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
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STAFF REPORT
This ordinance amends the Zoning Map Atlas of the City of Gainesville by rezoning from Urban 6 (U2) to Urban 8 (U8) approximately 3.02 acres of property (12 parcels) generally located on the east side of the 400 and 500 blocks of NW 13th Street and the west side of the 400 block of NW 12th Drive. The proposed rezoning will increase the density allowed from 50 dwelling units per acre to 60 dwelling units per acre by right, and 80 dwelling units per acre by special use permit. It will also allow a wider variety of uses. The applicant believes the additional uses and increased density allowed under the proposed U8 zoning will spur redevelopment.
The subject parcels are surrounded by transect zoning extending for several blocks, and do not abut any low-density residential zoning. The site and the area around it were rezoned to transect zones in July 2017. Transect zones require specific building and street design standards that can only be achieved with the redevelopment of the site. Sites to the south and southwest of the subject parcels that have been redeveloped or proposed for redevelopment either have a higher density zoning or have been rezoned to allow a higher density than allowed by the current U6 zon...
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