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From the standpoint of surrounding uses, a rezoning is considered questionable. While a two- family dwelling is relatively easy to fit into a single - family neighborhood, a three -unit structure begins to present a slightly different character in terms of building bulk and size, and activity generated. Considering the relatively small size of the property in question and the surrounding single family dwellings, the request can be considered an example of uncoordinated "spot zoning." From a plan- ning perspective, the rezoning is recommended only if the lots north and especially south, are rezoned at the same time. While this will not reduce the difference between single and multiple - family develop- ment, it will provide the same opportunities to future property owners of those lots. By rezoning all three lots at once, these property owners are protected,at such time as they may wish to build or convert their property to uses similar to the requested triplex, from some future Council saying, "we've got enough of that kind of development." Rezoning of all three lots also makes more sense in terms of a tran- sition from the multiple - family district to the south. Unless all three lots are rezoned, the lot south of the subject property will be left wedged between two higher intensity zoning districts. Considering the spot zoning precedent which may be established for future rezoning requests, unless the rezoning includes all three lots, it is recommended that development of Parcel B, should be limited to a two - family dwelling, as a conditional use within the existing R -1 District. 2. Access. Although the property in question fronts on Jackson Street, access is considered to be a concern. Jackson Street exists only as a 30 foot undeveloped right -of -way. When Mr. Borg's property was recently approved for subdivision, the Council specified that at such time as the rear parcel (B) was developed, the road would be installed. According to Mr. Borg, the existing 30 foot right -of -way was dedicated from his property. As a result, an additional 30 feet of right -of -way must be acquired from the property to the west (St. Jude. Medical). Although St. Jude has not proposed to use Jackson Street, it is felt that the right -of -way should be required as part of their P.U.D. approval. Although the Jackson Street right -of -way extends from County Road B2 to Viking Drive, construction of such a through street is considered unlikely, due to soil and slope con- ditions to the south. As such, it recommended that approximately 450 feet of right -of -way be acquired from the property to the west (as shown on Exhibit D). In discussing the access question with the City Engineer, he has recom- mended construction of a standard city street along Jackson, terminating in a standard cul -de -sac approximately 350 feet south of County Road B2. -2- 08