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STAFF ANALYSIS - PETITION 93-01 The petitioners are requesting a zoning change from two types of transitional zoning to a mix of special use residential, commercial and light industrial zoning. The transition zoning districts are A-I and ARR which indicate that this is an area changing from open and agricultural uses to employment and residential uses. The property lies within the area for which a small area plan, the Western Area Plan, was recently completed. The analysis of this petition will focus on two main issues. The first is whether a transition has occurred in this area to warrant the change in zoning. Evidence of transition would be development of surrounding areas and/or improvement of the infrastructure necessary to support development. The second issue is how well this plan corresponds to the goals of the Western Area Plan. These goals will be discussed and then each type of proposed use (residential, commercial, and light industrial) will be individually evaluated. [A separate transportation analysis will be attached to the staff report.] Proper analysis of development proposals using the long range plan includes two parts of that plan. The "Future Land Use Map" portion of the Western Area Plan is the first part that must be considered. It shows that Weddington Road is a primary residential corridor and U.S. 29 an employment corridor. The next is the plan text which addresses area development goals with respect to compatibility with existing development, how mixed use development fits within the overall land use pattern, and orientation of uses to the proper corridor. The main goals as stated in the text for this area are specifically: 1. That Weddington Road continue to be developed as a residential corridor. 2. That U.S. 29 develop as an employment area, allowing a mix of industrial, commercial and office uses. 3. That employment areas be oriented towards and have direct access to U.S. 29. 4. That development be buffered and/or screened from areas of dissimilar development. 5. That extensions of public water and sewer be required where development type and intensity warrants. 6. That right-of-way dedication for the Westside Bypass be supported for any major development along the proposed route.