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Rezone 1402 and 1404 6th St (.55 acres) from B-2A to B-2 District
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Summary:
VK Properties, LLC has submitted a petition to rezone two parcels of land totaling .55 acres of land from B2-A to B-2.
Background:
The applicant is requesting a rezone of 1402 and 1404 6th St. The parcels are currently zoned Business B-2A office district. The applicant is requesting a rezone to Business B-2 district.
The lots are currently occupied by rental properties. The applicant wishes to demolish these rental homes and build a commercial property. The preliminary concept calls for a commercial building fronting 6th St with parking in the rear. Property to the east is zoned R-2. It is owned by the City of Brookings and is part of the Hillcrest Park complex. Property to the west is zoned B-2A. It is owned by Advance and used for housing. Properties to the south include two owner-occupied homes fronting 5th St, both zoned R-2. Properties across 6th St to the north are zoned B-2.
The parcels in the request are part of an Urban Strategy Area within the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map. The Urban Strategy Area includes the block north and south of 6th St between downtown and 20th Ave. The Urban Strategy Area is similar to Medium Intensity areas and is intended for a mix of housing types, commercial, office, and service uses.
Findings of Fact:
1. The rezoning request closely meets the intent of the comprehensive plan.
2. The B-2 zoning district is intended to be compatible with residential neighborhoods.
3. There is adjacent B-2 zoning with similar character to the north along 6th St.
Recommendation
Recommendation
Based on the above findings of fact, staff recommends approval of the rezone.
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Attachments:
1. Memo
2. Notice
3. Application
4. Area Map
5. Zoning Map
6. Future Land Use Map