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STAFF ANALYSIS - PETITION 90-11 The basic analysis of any rezoning must first consider whether the zoning was appropriate when it was first placed on a piece of property, and then if it is determined that was appropriate, to consider if factors have changed to make it inappropriale now. This request is for ~ change from the existing R-30 to ARR zoning. The R-30 district is the original zoning el this properly and there is some question whether that was the appropriate zoning to begin with. Ti]is medium density residential zoning (R-30) was intended to promote developmenl on the fringe of expanding urban ereae. It can also be assured that when the area was would be occurring soon. The reality is that neither Kannapolis or Concord has expanded into this area and that sewer service has not been extended in thia part of the County. it appears that the underlying assumptions that caused this area to be zoned R-30 were incorrect and as a result that the zoning is incorrect. ~t the current zoning is incorrect, the next step ia to determine what the proper zoning should be for this area and for 1he property where the change is being requested. The businessea and limi{ed agricultural activity. Included in the small businesses is the auto repair garage that has been operating on the petitioned property since before zoning. The ARR zoning that has been requested permils all of tile uses in tile area including the auto repair garage (aa a conditional usa) and seems to be most appropriate. It is unfortunate that only this 15 acre parcel is being requested for change when the entire area is better suited for ARR zoning than R-30, but eince it is, the Staff recommende that the petition be approved.