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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: April 21, 2016
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by rezoning Property located at 917 E. Benton Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling to R-2 One Family Dwelling (Barbara Rivera - 16-00290 / AU26/1-16.020-Rz - TV - Ward 7)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Barbara Rivera, is requesting to rezone the property at 917 E. Benton Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-2 One-Family Dwelling District.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 917 E. Benton Street and is currently utilized as a single family home with R-4 Two Family Dwelling zoning. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The proposal is to rezone the property from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-2 One-Family Dwelling District so that the zoning corresponds with the use of the house.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Rezoning / Downzoning petition and have determined that it meets the applicable codes and ordinances. The proposed downzoning is consistent with the City's long standing density reduction policy. In addition, the R-2 zoning is consistent with the use of the Subject Property and with the zoning of the surrounding neighborhood.
Public Input: Due public notice was given for the public hearing on this matter. As of the date of this memo, staff has not received public inquiries regarding this petition.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES :
The Staff's Evaluation and Recommendation are based on the following Physical Development Policies:
22.1(1) To achieve appropriate zoning protection for residential areas designated in the land use plan.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL of the Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map atta...
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