Title
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONE FOR 5400 BLOCK OF OCEAN BEACH HIGHWAY
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Preserve and enhance neighborhoods
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a request to amend the City of Longview Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for three properties in West Longview totaling 26.55 acres, and voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the application. Village Pointe LLC proposes to convert approximately 15.72 acres of existing R-2 Residential District land to R-3 zone and reconfigure and reduce existing General Commercial zoned land along Ocean Beach Highway to 5.27 acres. The proposed modification from R-2 to R-3 (High Density Residential) will allow for construction of multi-family housing in groups greater than four (4) units. Reconfiguration of the existing commercial land will allow for construction of mini-storage units, a low traffic and noise generating use, as a buffer between the proposed multi-family units and the existing single-family residences to the east. The proposed commercial land reconfiguration was approved by the Planning Commission based on a condition that the owners sign a contract with the City limiting the use of commercially zoned land adjacent to existing homes to mini-storage only (aka a contract rezone).
During the public hearing 10 people including neighboring residents and the applicant provided substantial public comments. Comments received by mail as a result of the public notice are attached. This is a legislative decision and City Council may hold a public hearing if desired.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend the comprehensive plan and zoning map.
STAFF CONTACT: Adam Trimble, Planner