SUBJECT:
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Public Hearing: 1) An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the Rezoning a Portion of Property Within the Sierra Vista Minor Subdivision to Community Mixed Use (CMU) and a Portion of the Property to Airport (AP)
2) A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Accepting Dedications as Shown on the Sierra Vista Minor Subdivision No. 2 Plat
Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Christopher C. LaRue, Principal Planner
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes
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Fiscal
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
The proposed AP and CMU zoning aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and supports compatible commercial and residential uses. The site's location along Highway 7 and near the airport makes it well suited for mixed use development. Rezoning will promote economic diversification and expanded housing opportunities within this key corridor.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff find the Sierra Vista Rezone complies with the Rezoning and Minor Subdivision Criteria and recommend the Town Council: Approve the Ordinance to rezone the Sierra Vista property to Community Mixed Use (CMU) and Airport (AP); and Approve the Resolution accepting the dedications on the Sierra Vista Minor Subdivision No. 2 Plat
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SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* The applicant is requesting to rezone from Low Density Residential (LDR) and Community Commercial (CC) to Airport (AP) and Community Mixed Use (CMU).
* The proposed AP and CMU zoning aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and supports compatible commercial and residential uses.
* The site's Highway 7 corridor location and proximity to the airport make it well suited for mixed use development.
* Rezoning will promote economic diversification and broaden housing opportunities within this key growth area.
* Planning Commission unanimously passed Resolution PC26-06 recommending Council rezone the property.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The site is located on the nor...
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