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Subject: (ZOrd. 002-15) An Ordinance rezoning 1223 Ohio Street, 4601, 4615, 4619 Washington Avenue, and 1212, 1218, 1222 Virginia Street from R-3 General Residence District, R-2 Single Family Residence District, and B-1 Neighborhood Convenience District to B-2 Community Shopping District.
Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 7-8-15: That the ordinance be adopted based on the following findings:
1. The proposed zoning is consistent with the existing uses of property within the general area of the property in question as the site active and intense commercial uses and is close to well-developed retail and commercial businesses along Washington Avenue.
2. The proposed zoning is consistent with the zoning of the other three corners at the intersection of Washington and Ohio and the classification of property within the general area of the property in question.
3. The property in question is currently underutilized and inconsistent with the evolution of Washington Avenue as Racine’s commercial corridor. The proposed use as a neighborhood pharmacy will be an upgrade over the current condition of the property in question and will advance other retail and commercial enterprises in the area.
4. The trend of development in the area of the property is toward increased commercial development along Washington Avenue as Racine’s commercial corridor.
5. The proposed zoning is consistent with the objectives of the current land use plan for the city as it will promote the expansion or stabilization of the City’s current economic base; maintain and enhance the economic vitality of the City by encouraging a diversified tax base of commercial, industrial and residential uses; and assist in the creation of a range of employment opportunities.
6. The proposed zoning is not detrimental to the public interest and will promote the expansion of the City’s current economic base.
Fiscal Note: N/A