The Timber Creek Ranch portion of the proposed Final Plat, currently R-4, requires rezoning so the lots from it and Regency Heights can create a “seamless” connection between the two subdivisions. The configuration, with the least setbacks and the best access to a detention basin, would necessitate a Regency Heights – 11th Plat zoned R-6. The result will be a plat with five lots, all made from tracts of land from each existing subdivision.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PROPERTY:
The proposed five lot plat, Regency Height – 11th Plat, has fairly flat topography. The right-of-way, with curb and gutter, running southeast to northwest and connecting two segments of N. Old Mill Road in each subdivision, will be dedicated to the City with this plat.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AREA:
To the east and south of the properties, in Timber Creek Ranch, set single-family houses on R-4 zoned lots. The area of Timber Creek Ranch, to the Northeast, has yet to be completed. To the west are the R-6 zoned lots of Regency Heights. Although the lots on portion of Regency Heights adjacent to the west remain undeveloped, Regency Heights is an addition that has been developing for more than a couple of decades.
ANALYSIS:
Consistency with Independence for All, Strategic Plan:
The application is within keeping with the Measures for Success for, “Improved housing conditions.”
Comprehensive Plan Guiding Land Use Principles for the Current Designation:
The City Comprehensive Plan recommends Residential Neighborhoods uses for this site. The Guiding Principles state the need to, “facilitate the development of connected… neighborhoods.”
Historic and Archeological Sites:
There are no apparent historic or archeological issues with this property.
Public Utilities:
All utility services are adjacent or nearby. The plat needs to show a 10-foot easement along the east side of Old Mill Road.
Right-of-Way to be Dedicated:
The right-of-way, with curb and gutter, running southeast to northwest and connecting two segments of Old Mill Road in each subdivision, will be dedicated to the City with this plat.
Environmental, Storm Water and Stream Buffer:
None of the lots included in this plat are within a federally designated floodplain. However, the Final Plat must fully delineate the stream buffer for the first order stream and must have an 85-foot wide buffer which lies within both Lots 325 and 329. Adjacent to these properties, to the south, is a tract containing a detention basin for Regency Heights.
CIP Investments:
The City does not have any capital improvements projects planned near this area.
Draft Planning Commission minutes:
"Case 23-100-26 – Rezoning – 1220, 1221, 1224, 1227, 1233 N. Old Mill Road – Regency Heights (and former Timber Creek Ranch lots) Rezoning
Case 23-320-02 – Final Plat – Regency Heights, 11th Plat
Staff Presentation
Brian Harker presented the case. Mr. Harker presented the Commission with a vicinity map, noting the area and surrounding zoning. He presented the Commission with an aerial map indicating the project area and explained the surrounding land uses.
Applicant Comments
James Pollard, 3030 Crenshaw Rd, said in response to Commissioner Nesbitt, they are trying to clean up the area, and do not have issues with the recommendations.
Public Comments
No public comments.
Motions
Commissioner Nesbitt made a motion to approve Case 23-100-26 – Rezoning – 1220, 1221, 1224, 1227, 1233 N. Old Mill Road – Regency Heights (and former Timber Creek Ranch lots) Rezoning. Commissioner Ferguson seconded the motion. The motion passed with five affirmative votes.
Commissioner H. Wiley made a motion to approve Case 23-320-02 – Final Plat – Regency Heights, 11th Plat. Commissioner Nesbitt seconded the motion. The motion passed with five affirmative votes."