Mr. McCool stated that reason for the rezoning request was a mistake in the comprehensive rezoning plan of 1993 and there was a substantial change in the character of the neighborhood. The surrounding properties are being used for purposes consistent with the proposed use of the property in question. Mr. Eric Sennstrom, Director of Planning and Zoning, advised that both staff and the Planning Commission recommended disapproval of the rezoning based on the applicant's failure to adequately demonstrate a mistake in the 1993 comprehensive rezoning or a substantial change in the character of the neighborhood. Mr. Antoni Sekowski, Zoning Administrator, advised that staff defines the neighborhood to consist of any area within a mile radius of the subject property Route 213 to the East, Route 279 to the South, The Little Elk Creek to the West, and Gravelly Road to the North. There have been no rezonings in the neighborhood since the 1993 Comprehensive Rezoning 2.
Population changes No significant changes.
Availability of public facilities - Public sewer and water is available at the intersection of Blue Ball and Dogwood Roads. Present and future transportation and traffic patterns, character, and volume Could create traffic problems due to lack of turning lanes and shoulders on Blue Ball Road. Existing development is a mix of residential and industrial uses and should be compatible. Compatibility with the intent of the comprehensive plan The subject parcel is located in the Development District. Compatibility with the purposes of any Special District in which the area requested to be rezoned is located No Special District.