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Weston Estates Preliminary Plat & Final Plat <br />Page 2 <br />Most of the parcels within the proposed plat were single family properties, except one <br />unique parcel that is strewn about the properties. City staff does not know a full history <br />of this specific parcel, however does believe it was proposed streets at one point in time. <br />In 1987 this property was sold as a tax forfeited property and has remained as a separate <br />parcel. <br />4. CONTEXT: <br />A. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning <br />The subject properties are zoned Future Urban Service (FUS) and have a Mixed Use <br />(MIX) land use according to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. There are three parcels <br />excluded from the plat, but within the neighborhood, that share the same zoning and land <br />use designations. The property to the south is zoned General Business (C-2) and Single <br />Family Detached Residential (R-3) and has both a MIX and Low Density Residential <br />(LD) land use designation. The property to the east is a four acre single family residence <br />also zoned FUS with a MIX land use designation. Properties to the north are single <br />family homes, zoned FUS with a MIX land use designation. The property to the west, <br />across TH 61, is zoned Restricted Industrial (RI -1) and has an Industrial (IND) land use. <br />This property is currently being operated as an industrial business. <br />B. Natural Site Characteristics <br />Currently the area has three parcels that have single family homes on them and seven <br />vacant parcels. The properties are relatively flat and heavily wooded. A large portion of <br />the site is within the floodplain. <br />5. ANALYSIS: <br />A. Level of City Discretion in Decision -Making <br />The City's discretion in approving or denying a preliminary plat is limited to whether or <br />not the proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the Comprehensive Land Use <br />Regulations. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the preliminary plat. <br />B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards <br />PRELIMINARY PLAT <br />Lot Requirements <br />The FUS zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 20 acres, lot width of 300 ft. and <br />lot depth of 480 ft. None of the existing parcels within the proposed plat conform to the <br />requirements of the FUS zoning district. <br />