Staff Recommendation

DENY R-2 (General Residential) zoning.

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Although the property was previously zoned R-2, the 2013 general rezoning to R-1A brought the zoning into conformance with the plan. The plan amendments required in order to consider R-2 zoning are not justified. The current R-1A zoning conforms with the LDR plan designations on the property, is appropriate for the area, and allows reasonable use of the site for future development. If MPC votes to recommend approval of the associated plan amendments to MDR, then staff would recommend rezoning to RP-1 (Planned Residential) zoning at some density less than 24 du/ac, rather than the requested R-2 zoning. If this site is to be developed at medium density, a development plan review by MPC should be required. The RP-1 zone requires use on review approval by MPC prior to construction of any use on the site. The existing R-1A zoning allows MPC consideration of multi-dwelling development as a use on review, since the site is located along a minor arterial street. Under the current LDR designation, the density under any zoning district would be limited to less than 6 du/ac.

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Disposition Summary

DENY R-2 (General Residential) zoning.