The owner is proposing to rezone 206 Ross Ave from R-4, Multi-Family Residential District, to C-2, Central Business District. The property is 0.16 acres and there is an existing building on the east side that has utility services to it.
The minimum district size for a C-2 zoning district is 20 acres. This rezone would meet the minimum district requirements as the adjacent C-2 zoning district that the property would merge with is 40.887 acres.
The surrounding Zoning Districts are:
North – C-2, Central Business District
East – C-2, Central Business District
South – R-4, Multi-Family Residential District
West –C-2, Central Business District
Pursuant to Section 12 of the City of Gillette’s Zoning Ordinance, a Zoning Map Amendment shall not be approved except to:
(1) Correct an obvious error, or
(2) Recognize changing conditions in the City for the promotion of public health, safety, or welfare.
This proposed rezone recognizes recognize changing conditions within the City. Across the street at 206 Ross and 211 W Second Street, the Frontier Auto Museum has expanded in recent years. As this property is also owned by the museum’s owner, Mr. Wandler has relayed to Staff his intention of further expanding the museum offerings to the community and visitors. The traditional mix of residential and commercial uses seen downtown remains present, however the northern area of downtown has seen commercial demand as more businesses are finding value in the walkable, community feel of the traditional downtown area. This rezone would recognize that the adjacent properties bordering downtown Gillette is becoming a more mixed-use neighborhood and addresses the public health and welfare aspect of the changing conditions requirements.
· Public Health – promotes walkability
· Public Welfare – increased opportunity for museum expansion, thus promoting history and cultural experiences |