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General Plan Amendment: Southeast corner of Avenue A and 16th Street
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Summary Recommendation
Following a public hearing, approve the request to amend the City of Yuma General Plan to change the land use designation from Mixed Use and Low Density Residential to High Density Residential, for the property located at the southeast corner of Avenue A and 16th Street. (GP-42762-2024) (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This General Plan amendment furthers the City Council’s strategic outcome of Safe and Prosperous by providing an adequate mixture and balance of land uses.
REPORT:
Planning and Zoning Commission’s Recommendation:
This is a Minor General Plan Amendment request by the City of Yuma, to change the land use designation from Mixed Use and Low Density Residential to High Density Residential for approximately 1.3 acres, for the property located at the southeast corner of Avenue A and 16th Street, Yuma, AZ.
The existing Mixed Use land use designation (.3 acre) supports the following types of zoning: Low Density Residential (R-1-5 and R-1-6), Medium Density Residential (R-2 and R-2-5), Residence-Manufactured Housing (R-MH), Manufactured Housing Subdivision (MHS), Transitional (TR), and Limited Commercial (B-1).
The existing Low Density Residential land use designation (1 acre) supports the following types of zoning: Suburban Ranch (SR-1), Residential Estates (RE-12, RE-18, RE-35), Low Density Residential (R-1-5, R-1-6, R-1-8, R-1-12, R-1-20, and R-1-40) and Residence-Manufactured Housing (R-MH) Districts.
The proposed High Density Residential land use designation (1.3 acres) supports the following types of zoning: High Density Residential (R-3), Residence-Manufactured Housing (R-MH), Recreational Vehicle Subdivision (RVS) and Manufactured Housing Park (MHP).
The City’s intent in changing the land use designation, is to dispose of the properties, allowing the future property owner the opportunity to rezone to High Density Residential (R-3) for the future development of multi-family units.
On September 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend APPROVAL, (4-3) of the General Plan amendment request to change the land use designation to High Density Residential.
Public Comments - Excerpt from Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes (9/09/24):
QUESTIONS FOR STAFF
“John Mahon - Planning and Zoning commissioner asked which zoning districts were supported by high-density residential. Amelia Domby - Principal Planner replied that the high-density residential land use designation would support the High Density Residential (R-3) District, Residence Manufactured Housing (RM-H) District, Recreational Vehicle Subdivision (RVS) District, and the Manufactured Housing Park (MHP) District.
“Chris Hamel - Planning and Zoning Chairman - referred to page two of the letter presented to the commission and asked whether the proposed request would violate Arizona Revised Statute 1211-31.
“John LeSuer - Assistant City Attorney responded that the statute in question pertains to instances where a city or local government entity acquires property, stipulating that it must be for public use. LeSuer noted that the city had acquired the property many years ago with the intention of widening the intersection.
“Jennifer Albers - Assistant Director of Planning noted that the City acquired property at the Avenue A and 16th Street intersection to expand it, adding double left turn lanes and additional travel lanes and added that the City has been disposing of the remaining parcels where new houses or offices have been built.
“Greg Counts - Planning and Zoning Commissioner asked if the plan was to build high-density apartments like the Mesa Heights apartments, with the entrance and egress through the old alleyway.
“Andrew McGarvie - Engineering Manager said there would be no access on 16th Street; the main access would be through the alley and potentially a right-in/right-out on Avenue A.
“Hamel also expressed concerns about traffic and stated that he was in opposition of the request.
APPLICANT/APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
“Ruben Soto, 1502 S. 10th Ave, Yuma, AZ, in opposition of the request and expressed concerns regarding traffic and impact on schools.
“Mary Faye Lehrer, 1530 S. 10th Avenue, Yuma AZ, in opposition of the request and expressed concerns regarding traffic. Potential for accidents with history of vehicles leaving the roadway.
“Nicole Burns, 1627 S. 10th Avenue, Yuma, AZ, in opposition of the request and expressed concerns regarding traffic. Noted neighborhood is already impacted by school pick up and drop off. Would like to see affordable homes for ownership not more rentals.
“Chris Ochoa, 1222 W. 16th Place, Yuma, AZ, in opposition of the request and expressed concerns regarding traffic and noise. Noted need for single-family homes and that neighborhood is already impacted school pick up and drop off.
“Tyler Burns, 1627 S. 10th Avenue, Yuma, AZ in opposition of the request and expressed concerns about traffic and the safety of students in the area who must walk home.
Motion:
“Motion by Lorraine Arney - Planning and Zoning Commissioner, second by John Mahon Planning and Zoning Commissioner to APPROVE case GP-42762-2024 as presented.
“Motion carried, (4-3) with Chelsea Malouff - Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Greg Counts - Planning and Zoning Commissioner, and Chris Hamel - Planning and Zoning Chairman voting nay’
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NOT APPLICABLE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☐ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
10/08/2024 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
10/07/2024 |