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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 2008 planning for either type of development, likely under a PUD process, would be crucial in the City's consideration of an attached housing proposal. The existing single-family housing in this area is fairly new, and there is no redevelopment potential identified. Disri•ict 2-commercial/industrial area in the northwest corner of the City. In the northwest portion of this District, the City supports the eventual development and redevelopment of commercial uses, particularly where issues related to Rice Street can be resolved through new access to Country Drive on the north. Commercial development may include office and retail uses. The Planner pointed out that the City has upgraded the zoning that applies to the industrial development in this district. Much of this area is dominated by underutilized industrial property with lower-valued buildings and large areas of outdoor storage. He pointed out that it is the goal of the City to work toward continuous improvements in this area, both in terms of architecture, site planning, and public improvements. District 3-Rice Street and Little Canada Road. The Planner noted that the redevelopment of this area is on-going and follows an extensive redevelopment plan for the area. He noted that the northern-most portion of this district along Rice Street may benefit from redevelopment, and the city has expressed a willingness to permit certain low-impact industrial uses in portions of the district with little exposure. With regard to the Market Place Shopping Center, for the near term, no significant changes are foreseen. For the long term, a more intensive mixed-use redevelopment would fit well with the other newer projects. District 4-a mix of fully developed neighborhoods along Little Canada Road and County Road C. Residential uses include a full range of single- family neighborhoods, twin home areas, townhouse projects, and multiple family development. The focus for the residential uses will be on property improvement and maintenance. There are two areas of commercial development along the west side of 35E and Country Drive comprised of a small area of office and office-warehouse buildings. There are a few residential parcels along Country Drive which ar•e guided and zoned for eventual redevelopment matching the newer office buildings. The second area of commercial is along Little Canada Road from 35E to the west. This area has been in transition, and the land use plan continues to call for• commercial development with an expectation of local services and office uses. District 5-located in the southeast corner of the City along Rice Street and Highway 36 and is dominated by institutional uses and St. Jude Medical. There is some limited residential use including a small twin home development and a mobile home community. With the on-going development of St. Jude, the area is fully developed. The primary -4-