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3. The parcel is bordered on the south and east by properties that were proposed to be zoned <br /> Transition Residential, these properties have chosen to have a separate public hearing a <br /> later date. <br /> 4. The parcel is bordered on the north by property that has been rezoned to Agriculture. <br /> 5. Rezoning the property to Transition Residential would not be spot zoning. Rezoning this <br /> property to Urban Residential may constitute spot zoning if the properties to the south are <br /> not rezoned to Urban Residential. <br /> 6. The Transition Residential zone is compatible with the zones of the surrounding <br /> properties, being of Agriculture and Transition Residential zoning. <br /> 7. The Urban Residential zone is not compatible with all of the zones of the surrounding <br /> properties, specifically the property zoned Agriculture to the north. <br /> 8. The property area of 3.4 acres does not meet the minimum lot area of 5 acres for the <br /> Transition Residential zone, but does meet the minimum buildable area for the Urban <br /> Residential zone. <br /> 9. The property does not have access to City sewer and water, but if developed in <br /> conjunction with the adjoining properties to the south, would then have access to <br /> municipal services. <br /> Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can recommend that the City <br /> Council approve, deny, or table this rezoning <br /> Staff Recommendation: Based on the findings of fact presented in this report, the Staff <br /> recommends that the property be rezoned to Transition Residential. Transition Residential <br /> zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, is compatible with surrounding zones, and <br /> meets the purpose and intent of the district. <br /> The Planning Commission does have the latitude to rezone this property, in conjunction with the <br /> rezoning of the other two Smith properties on the agenda, to Urban Residential should the City <br /> wish to see this area of town developed at those densities at this time. The Future Land Use Map <br /> in the Comprehensive Plan does not designate this area as Urban Residential, but rather as a <br /> transition zone between the urban and rural areas of the City. This transition area is described as <br /> not being currently served by municipal utilities, but is within the potential expansion area. The <br /> City needs to decide whether they should expand the residential areas now or at a future date. <br /> August 2005 Staff Report 6-3 <br />