Commission approves Valley West Park plat and rezoning to allow campground/RV park

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a vacation and replat to create the Valley West Park Addition and separately approved a companion zone change to R-6 (manufactured home/mobile park) for Lot 1 at the proposed addition, allowing an RV park or campground on the property.

Staff said the site is roughly 5.5 acres west of Paradise Drive and north of Iris Street and is currently zoned C-2 General Business. The applicant, AAPS Technologies LLC, proposed developing the property as an RV park, which is not permitted under C-2 but is allowed under R-6 zoning. Staff noted that prior to development a site-plan approval will be required and that further engineering—traffic, stormwater drainage and utilities—will be necessary at that time. A notable plat feature is an extension of Camellia Street to connect to Iris Street and the vacation of a portion of platted but undeveloped Iris Street; staff recommended a condition requiring signed and executed easement releases from utilities and city franchisees for that vacation prior to City Council consideration of the plat.

The commission heard from the applicant and several members of the public during the joint public hearing. After discussion, Commissioner Hutchinson moved to approve the vacation and replat with the staff condition; Commissioner Elston seconded. The commission then voted to approve the zone change to R-6 in a separate motion moved by Commissioner Hutchinson and seconded by Commissioner Hunter. Staff recorded "With all members voting aye" for both motions. The plat and zoning approvals will be forwarded to City Council with necessary documentation and conditions; staff said additional detailed engineering and a site plan will be required prior to development of any RV park infrastructure.