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CUP2006-38 (DP-301 Associated with ZON2006-39) - Extension of time to complete the platting requirement for a zone change from SF-20 Single-family Residential to LC Limited Commercial generally located east of Ridge Road between K-96 and 45th Street North. (District #4).
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Recommended Action: Staff recommends that a two-year extension of time to complete platting requirements be granted to extend the platting deadline to November 15, 2015.
Background: On November 15, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners approved a zone change from SF-20 Single-family Residential (SF-20) to LC Limited Commercial (LC) and CUP DP 301 on approximately 55 acres located on the east side of Ridge Road between K-96 and 45th Street North. The zone change was approved subject to platting the property within one year. The Board of County Commissioners has since approved several platting extensions with a current platting deadline of November 15, 2013. The eastern half of the site is now annexed into the City of Wichita. The applicant now requests an additional two-year platting extension; the attached letter from the applicant's agent indicates that due to the present economic climate and uncertainty of future development opportunities, they are delaying the annexation of a portion of the property and would like to request a two-year platting extension.
Alternatives: The Board of County Commissioners may deny the request for an extension of time to complete platting. Such a decision would declare the zone change null and void and would require reapplication and rehearing if the property owner still desired the zone change.
Financial Considerations: Not Applicable
Legal Considerations: Approved as to form and signed by County Counselor's Office. No legal documents are required to enact the granting of platting extension. The granting of a platting extension is indicated via letter to the applicant noting the date of the action by the Board of County Commissioners.
Policy Considerations: Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Policy Statement No. 5 indicates that an extension of time to complete the platting requirement may be granted by the Board of County Commissioners in this instance.