08-08-2002 Planning Comm. Agenda

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MINUTES CITX CO~UNCII1 JUNE 26, 2002 REZONING CONCEPT REVIEW - CERTAIN LITTLE CANADA ROAD PROPER TIES The Council reviewed the concept for rezoning, certain properties on Little Canada Road east of 3SF, from General Business (B-3) to Residential Business (R-B). Council noted that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this concept to rezone. The City Planner pointed out that the existing B-3 zoning presents some ditliculties for the residentially used properties. - - - - - - Scalze noted that the area is a nice residential neighborhood and she felt it would remain as such. Scalze noted that at one time the thought was that this area would convert to a commercial strip. However, it does not appear that this will happen. LaValle asked what prompted review of this concept. The City Planner noted that the Youngs/Fuller property was rezoned last year to R-B to accommodate removal of an existing house and replacement with a new one. When that application was reviewed, there was some discussion about looking at the rest of the area given the existing residential uses. The City Administrator also noted that the Cony~rehensive Plan comments on the mix of residential and commercial uses in this area. Don Smith, property owner in the area, asked what impact the rezoning will have on his property. Smith noted that he has a business use next door to him and there have been some problems with parking on this property. The City Planner noted that residential uses are permitted uses under the R-B zoning but are non-conforming uses under B-3 zoning. The Planner also noted that business uses will require a Conditional Use Permit under the R-B zoning, which allows the City to review proposed business uses and place conditions on those uses such as screening, fencing, etc. Existing business uses would be allowed to continue, but would need to obtain a CUP should they expand or change. Scalze also noted that the B-3 zoning would allow a more intense business use than is allowed in the R-B District. Montour felt that the R-B zoning was an added benefit to the residents given if there is a fire or natural disaster, they would be allowed to rebuild their homes. Residential uses would not be allowed to re-establish under the B-3 zoning. George Rossez, Advent Construction, asked the disadvantages to him in rezoning to R-B. The Planner indicated that Advent Construction's office 6-