Title
Rezoning Application No. 16-00012: by Marlyn Development Corp. and AH&H Corp. at 1300 N Mallory Street [LRSN: 12005714] to rezone from Multiple Dwelling (MD-4) District with conditions to One Family Residence (R-9) District with conditions
Purpose
Background Statement:
Rezoning Application No. 16-00012 is a request to rezone 16.48+ acres located at 1300 N Mallory Street [LRSN 12005714] to the R-9 zoning district for a single family subdivision. This is an amended application. The previous request was for the R-4 district, which requires adherence to the Buckroe Bayfront Pattern Book (2007, as amended). By requesting the R-9 district, the application is no longer subject to review for conformance with the Pattern Book. However, the layout and number of lots remain the same.
Currently, the property is zoned Multiple Dwelling (MD-4) with proffered conditions. The property is on Mill Creek and has wetlands features on two sides, from which extends a 100’ buffer. The subject property also has an older single family subdivision bordering the southern property line. This property falls within the Buckroe Master Plan (2005, as amended).
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) emphasizes the heightened importance of developing waterfront property appropriately. Redevelopment opportunities on waterfront property are a rare feature and present one of the greatest opportunities for higher value housing in Hampton. The Plan also recognizes the importance of community access, both visual and physical, to water features.
Recognizing the importance of the larger Buckroe neighborhood, the City adopted the Buckroe Master Plan (2005, as amended). The Master Plan provides a description and graphic depiction for future development of the site, which includes developing in a traditional neighborhood grid pattern, connecting to the existing neighborhood, and access to Mill Creek.
The lot layout and street connections as shown in the proffered conceptual ...
Click here for full text