Disposition Summary

Approve the CC (Community Commercial) land use classification for the northern portion of the property as shown on the agenda map because it is consistent with the surrounding development.

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Staff Recommendation

Approve the CC (Community Commercial) land use classification for the northern portion of the property as shown on the agenda map because it is consistent with the surrounding development.

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This request is for a plan amendment for the northern portion of a split parcel. This corresponds to a rezoning request for separate zones for each portion of the parcel.

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. The proposed Washington Pike from I-640 to Murphy Road Improvement Project (bid January 2026) will improve this section of Washington Pike by widening and reconfiguring turn lanes and adding multimodal amenities such as two 10-foot multi-use pedestrian and bicycle paths that will connect to existing parks and greenways.
2. The CC (Community Commercial) land use classification is appropriate here, as it has nearby access to a major arterial highway and adequate water and sewer services.

AN OBVIOUS AND SIGNIFICANT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE PLAN.
1. The North City Sector Plan has no apparent errors or omissions concerning the subject property. However, a swath of the CC land use class begins 400 ft to the west.

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

TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION, OR TRAFFIC THAT WARRANT RECONSIDERATION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN PROPOSAL.
1. Development along this section of Washington Pike has transitioned from industrial activity to commercial, office, and residential uses. Since the early 2000s, three residential subdivisions have been constructed within a half-mile of the subject property, and a fourth 261-lot subdivision is underway to the north. Approving the CC land use class at this location would permit uses that are more supportive of the growing communities in this area.