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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0624-0364, submitted by Jackson Walker LLP on behalf of FRHP Lincolnshire LLC., for a comprehensive plan amendment to change the future land use designation from the Gus Thomasson Special Planning Area to Commercial and for a zoning change from Commercial and North Gus Thomasson Corridor (NGTC) to Planned Development - Commercial with modified development standards to allow an outdoor display lot selling recreational vehicles and trailers in addition to other uses permitted in the Commercial Zoning District located at 4201 Gus Thomasson Road, 2713 IH 30, 2749 IH 30, and 2779 IH 30.
(Two responses in favor and one in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.)
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The applicant proposes rezoning the subject property to Planned Development - Commercial to allow a recreational vehicle (RV) dealership with new and used inventory, outdoor display, outdoor storage, and RV repair services. The term RVs in this report includes new and used motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel and toy hauler trailers, van and truck campers, and Class A, B, and C RVs.
The proposed development will include a 39,000-square-foot building and over 700 parking spaces for RV display and storage. The building will include approximately 10,000 square feet of retail space for RV accessories and camping supplies. The applicant intends to use the remainder of the building for offices and RV repair services. The primary area for display will be located on IH-30, while RVs waiting for repair will be located on the north end of the site along Gus Thomasson Road. Up to 15 percent of RV inventory will be used.
On September 9, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-1 (Commissioner Dharmarajan dissenting) for a change in the future land...
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