In 2004, Veli Demirel attempted to rezone a two acre parcel
at the intersection of Frederick
Road and Centennial
Lane from residential to commercial. At that time
he was proposing to build a two story commercial building on the site. His
request was denied.
In 2010 Veli went back to the zoning board. This time tried
to change the zoning from R-20 to the relatively new OT District or Office Transition District.
“This district is established to allow low-impact office
uses adjacent to areas of residential zoning. The OT district is a floating
district that will provide a transition along the edges of residential areas
impacted by nearby retail/ employment areas or arterial highways carrying high
volumes of traffic. The standards of this district should result in small-scale
office buildings on attractively-designed sites that are compatible with
neighboring residential uses.”
The R-20 zoning allows approximately two single family homes
per acre which means Veli could build four homes under the existing
zoning. His 2010 plan called for a pair of two story office buildings. His
request was denied.
Now he’s back again with another bid to get the OT zoning but
this time with five two story buildings with apartments over office space.
Each building would be approximately 5,000 square feet. Last month the
Department of Planning and Zoning recommended this plan be approved.
The County Council, sitting as Zoning Board, will vote on the
recommendation a week from today.
Could the third time be the charm for Mr. Demirel?
