5. History of Subject Site
1983
Subject site was a part of the area annexed into City Limits
and assumed A-O Agricultural Open zoning.
2001 Rezoned to R-4 Apartments.
2003
New Thoroughfare Plan adopted and Decatur Rd was
upgraded to a Major Collector.
2005
City constructed Arrington Rd & Decatur Rd in anticipation of
development in the area.
2006
Rezoned to A-P Administrative Professional & C-1 General
Commercial (Later renamed O Office & GC General Commercial respectively).
2009
Property platted as Lot 1, Block 5 of Tower Point Phase 5.
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use & Character Map was
also adopted this year.
12. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning
request with the condition that no residential
buildings be constructed within the 135-ft buffer
from the heater-treater located on the abutting
property containing oil and gas uses.
Planning & Zoning Commission heard this the
February 4th meeting and voted to recommend
approval with the condition as stated by staff.
13. 1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan;
2. Compatibility with the present zoning and conforming uses of
nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood;
3. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses
permitted by the district that would be made applicable by the
proposed amendment;
4. Suitability of the property affected by the amendment for uses
permitted by the district applicable to the property at the time
of the proposed amendment;
5. Marketability of the property affected by the amendment for
uses permitted by the district applicable to the property at the
time of the proposed amendment; and
6. Availability of water, wastewater, stormwater, and
transportation facilities generally suitable and adequate for the
proposed use.
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