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Consider Planning Commission recommendation regarding petition M-2011-21 by AAPP Properties LLC to rezone approximately 37.31 acres known as the Cushendall Subdivision located at the corner of Springdale Road and Ivy Hill Lane from Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) to Planned Development-Commercial (PD-C) and Industry General (IG). Tax parcels 669-04-01-075 thru -083, 669-04-01-003 thru -004, and 669-04-01-087.
Strategic Goal: Manage growth through the development of infill strategies and growth policies for the urban fringe.
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The applicant is requesting the rezoning in order to facilitate conventional multi-family and commercial development instead of the Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) concept that was originally planned under the NMU zoning. The rezoning application cites the previous owner’s inability to develop the site in accordance with the NMU standards as an argument that NMU zoning is not appropriate in this location. Through the Planned Development proposal, the applicant is seeking greater flexibility than is provided under the NMU zoning. The proposed PD Master Plan would allow a variety of uses on the property and would allow them to develop generally in accordance with the conventional standards of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant also proposes to rezone one parcel to Industry General (IG). This parcel is located on the far southwest portion of the rezoning area, across a creek from the remainder of the subject property. This parcel adjoins property in Antrim Business Park that is zoned IG. The Cushendall NMU Plan shows a proposed road extending from Ivy Hill Lane to access this parcel. Due to the cost of building a road across the creek, it is highly unlikely that this road will be built. The PD Master Plan allows for the possibility of combining this parcel with the adjoining property in Antrim, removing the need to build a road to provide access. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning at ...
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