By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

An application has been made to change the zoning of a 5.7 acre property at the northwest corner of West 48th St. and Roth Ave. north of Interstate 70.

The request for a change from Agriculture (A-L) to Commercial General District (C-2) will be reviewed by the Hays Area Planning Commission during their meeting Monday, May 21.

According to a memo to the commission, the plan for development on the site is encouraged by city staff which recommends setting a public hearing on Monday, June 18.

The property, owned by Scott Crawford of Hays, is currently used for agriculture production. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area for Urban Reserve (UR).

In the memo, city staff say the proposed zoning and commercial development of the property is one of the highest and best uses.

The property to the south is zoned Commercial General District (C-2). Public utilities are present on the south side of West 48th St. and Roth Ave. The developer, listed as Matt Wilson/HaysTW, LLC, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, would be required to extend the utilities for the development.

The complete planning commission agenda can be seen here. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.