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FILE # LA20-000009 September 20, 2021 Page 2 of 2 With the rezoning, 2474 and 2480 Carman meet the size requirements to be subdivided without the need for variances. A plan has not yet been submitted, but staff anticipates each of these lots being split at or about the lagoon, creating lots to the north and south of the lagoon. Based on size and frontage, 2414 Carman could be split now, and with the proposed rezoning. Planning Staff Analysis The proposed zone change essentially continues the zoning of Casco Point to the east. Casco Point Rd is currently LR-1C. The zoning of a property is strictly a Council policy decision, though the zoning must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the area as Urban Estate Density Residential with density at 0.5 to 2 units per acre. The current zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; the proposed zoning would be also. Section 78-43 of the city code outlines the amendment procedure. A formal application may be initiated by The Council, the Planning Commission, or “By petition of the owners of their or adjoining property, the zoning of which is proposed to be changed.” The code does not require a majority of residents to support the zone change. Only the owner’s agent for three of the parcels have participated in this concept application. It is recommended that a formal application include these additional property owners in some manner. The permitted uses for the LR-1B, LR-1C, and LR-1C-1 zoning districts are generally consistent, though personal wireless service towers are allowed in the LR-1C, and LR-1C-1 districts, but not in the LR-1B district. The main impact of the proposed change would be for the 4 lots (or with portions) south of the channel, the minimum lot area for these portions would reduce from 1.0 acres to 0.5 acres. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission have any comments with the proposal? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning Staff requests feedback. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Summary Exhibit B. Area Map Exhibit C. Zoning Map excerpt Exhibit D. Land Use Plan excerpt Exhibit E. LR-1B, LR-1C, and LR-1C-1 zoning code sections Exhibit F. Section 78-43 code