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Staff Recommendation

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it is supported by public infrastructure improvements.

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PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL PLAN, PLANNING FRAMEWORK CHAPTER, THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE AUTHORITY TO RECOMMEND LAND USE PLAN CHANGES BASED ON SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED CONDITIONS. SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED CONDITIONS INCLUDE (may meet any of these):

INTRODUCTION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE:
1. The subject property is located on Ball Camp Pike, one block north of a section of Western Avenue that received significant pedestrian improvements with new sidewalks and crosswalks in 2016. This area is also a target location for current City capital improvements to install more crosswalks, stop line markings and bike share lane markings to further improve multimodal safety.
2. The property's walkable access along Hinton Drive to a bus stop on Western Avenue, and the service-oriented commercial amenities there, promote medium density residential development at this location.

AN OBVIOUS OR SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN:
1. While the current LDR classification is consistent with existing residential development, the MDR designation can be considered here because the property has direct access to the minor collector street.

CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT POLICY, SUCH AS A DECISION TO CONCENTRATE DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS.
1. There has been no significant policy change specific to the MDR classification in this area. However, the City did provide a Housing Strategy Update in 2024 that describes a number of strategies to meet housing needs and lower the cost of development for dwellings like duplexes and townhouses.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL:
1. There have not been any notable private development trends in the immediate area. However, the City at large is experiencing a significant population increase and ongoing demand for a variety of housing types that support consideration of the MDR designation where there is walkable proximity to transit and commercial amenities.