Foxler planning commission recommends rezoning of 647 Lyon Road in Sunnydale Estates

The City of Foxler Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation to city council to rezone a 1-acre parcel at 647 Lyon Road (Sunnydale Estates, Lot 1 of Lot 4) from high-density residential to General Light Industrial.

Staff planner Michelle (staff) told the commission the parcel sits at the intersection of Lyon Road and Terrace Drive and is outside the designated floodway though within the 100-year floodplain. She advised that airfield-related restrictions and flooding hazards affect the area, but that nonresidential uses outside the floodway are permissible. "Staff believes the request is consistent with the four criteria for a zoning amendment and appropriate for the location," she said.

During public comment, resident Leroy Hickson said he is concerned about increased truck traffic, noise and the potential danger to tenants from floodwaters if industrial activity moves into the area. Hickson said he did not know what would be built and asked how the change would affect his tenants. Commissioners noted adjacent properties to the west have already been rezoned to industrial and said industrial use may be more compatible than residential given flood concerns.

A motion to approve the rezoning and forward a recommendation to city council was made on the record, seconded, and passed by roll-call vote with all members recorded as "Yes." The commission did not place additional conditions in its recommendation; the matter will next go to the City Council for final action.

The commission also noted that any future development on the site will still be subject to applicable development permits and floodplain requirements.