This request is from The Smith Intervivos Trust to rezone a parcel approximately 48,787 square feet (1.12 acres) in size from SF40 (Residential Single Family – 40,000 square foot minimum lot size) to SF6 (Residential Single Family – 6,000 square foot minimum lot size).                                             

The site is located at 1980 Probasco Way.  The site is currently used as a single family home that was, according to the assessor’s records, built in 1959.  The site is not located in a recorded subdivision.

The 48,787 square foot site has been utilized as a single family home since it was constructed in 1959.  The site is surrounded by much smaller single family lots that are zoned SF6.

The applicant’s stated intent, if this rezoning request is approved, is to create one more single family lot by splitting the site into two parcels.   

The Master Plan Land Use designation for the site is LDR (Low Density Residential).  Rezoning the site to SF6 would bring the land use designation into conformance with the Master Plan.

The adjacent properties are zoned either SF6 or SF9 (Residential Single Family – 9,000 square foot minimum lot size) and have a Master Plan Land Use designation of LDR (Low Density Residential – 3 to 7 dwelling units per acre).

REZONE:

FINDING Z1:

The request, as submitted, is consistent with the City of Sparks Master Plan.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE MASTER PLAN

1. The Master Plan Land Use designation for the site is LDR (Low Density Residential).  The SF6 zoning is in conformance with the LDR Land Use designation at a maximum density of approximately 7 dwelling units per acre.  Rezoning from SF40 to SF6 will not create any inconsistencies or conflicts between the Master Plan and the zoning.

2.The Land Use Plan Goals and Policies in the 2002 Master Plan update that are relevant to this proposal include:

“GOAL LU1:                To create a growth pattern which assures flexible, feasible and efficient developments and which includes natural and cultural amenities.”

“POLICIES

                    LU1a. The City will support a preferred growth pattern which applies consistent and uniform standards to areas planned for similar uses. 

                    LU1b. The City will ensure that development is in accord with the Master Plan and other land use controls to accomplish growth management goals.

This site has been used as a single family residence since 1959.  Rezoning from SF40 to SF6 allows the property owner more flexibility in how they will use their property and will allow for densification of the site.  A change in zoning to SF6 is consistent with adjacent and nearby properties.  The rezoning to SF6 is also in accord with the LDR Master Plan Land Use designation.

FINDING Z2:

The project is consistent with the surrounding existing land uses.

The proposed zoning is consistent with the surrounding uses.  The surrounding uses are:

The proposed zoning of SF6 is compatible with the adjacent uses and brings the site into conformance with the surrounding zoning which is predominantly SF6.

FINDING Z3:

Public notice was given and a public hearing held per the requirements of the Sparks Municipal Code.

Public notice was given per the requirements of the Sparks Municipal Code and the Nevada Revised Statutes.  The Planning Commission and the City Council meetings function as the public hearings for this item.

Recommended Motion:

None, this is a first reading.

None, this is a first reading.