Disposition Summary

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it supported by existing infrastructure and available amenities. The SP (Stream Protection) classification would be retained.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use classification because it supported by existing infrastructure and available amenities. The SP (Stream Protection) classification would be retained.

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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 include any of these):

INTRODUCTION TO SIGNIFICANT NEW ROADS OR UTILITIES THAT WERE NOT ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN AND MAKE DEVELOPMENT MORE FEASIBLE.
1. No new roads or utilities have been introduced in this area that were not anticipated in the Northwest City Sector Plan. However, this is an urbanized area with adequate roadway infrastructure to support increased residential development at this location.

AN OBVIOUS AND SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN.
1. The current LDR (Low Density Residential) land use classification is consistent with the existing residential development, and is not the result of a significant error or omission in the plan. However, the MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use class is appropriate here, as the subject property is near community activity centers, such as the Inskip-Norwood Community Center and Inskip Ballfields, and community commercial nodes along Merchant Drive to the north and E Inskip Drive to the east.

CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT POLICY, SUCH AS A DECISION TO CONCENTRATE DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS.
1. There have been no apparent changes in government policy pertaining to this area.

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION, OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL.
1. The broader surrounding area has seen an increase in both residential and commercial development. Most commercial and office development has occurred to the north along Merchant Drive and to the west along Clinton Highway. The numerous service-oriented amenities nearby support the consideration of the Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use classification for this site.