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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 1995 the B-3 District in effect for a long time, and property owners are anxious to develop their properties. However, Fahey stated that he did not want to make a mistake and allow the wrong kind of development to occur on Rice Street. Fahey stated that he would have to be convinced that convenience gas is the highest and best possible use along Rice Street. The City Administrator pointed out that the amendments being discussed tonight are an interim step, and there may be additional reworkings of the Zoning Ordinance once the Comp Plan update is completed as well as the Rice Street study. Fahey pointed out that as a result of those studies, there may be some Council initiated rezonings along Rice Street. The Administrator agreed, but pointed out that property owners can apply to have their properties rezoned earlier if they choose. Fahey aqain summarized that the consensus appears that all permitted uses in the B-1 and B-2 Districts will roll over into B-3. Conditional uses in the B-1 District will roll over into B-3. Conditional uses in the B-2 District not roll over into B-3 except for 911.040. A., Drive-In and Convenience Food Establishments. And Section 912.040. C. Convenience Gas, Grocery and/or Food Operations will be eliminated as a Conditional Use from the B-3 District. The Council agreed. LaValle asked if the Council should address the height of buildings at this time. The City Administrator replied that the Fire Chief and Buildinq Inspector are discussing this issue and will be making a recommendation to the Council at a later date. There was no one present from the general public present having additional comments on this matter. Upon motion by Morelan, seconded by Scalze, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Morelan introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: 8