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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 26, 1996 discussion this evening, it sounds like there will be changes. The Planner replied that the Comp Plan is proposing a more upscale commercial use than the Lenfer Transmission use. Joan Fasciana pointed out that the Comp Plan recommends a change in the zoning of their property. Fasciana stated that they would like to go on record as opposing any zoning changes. Fahey stated that he understands the Fasciana's concerns, however, pointed out there is adjacent residential property and the Council must be sensitive to the entire area. Joan Fasciana pointed out there was once a warehouse- type use on their property. Fahey felt a less dominant commercial use would be more appropriate on the Fasciana property. The City Planner reported that some examples would be a professional office building or limited retail. Joan Fasciana pointed out there are strip malls just down the street with vacancies. Fasciana objected to beinq limited to a strip-mall type of development. Fasciana stated that they did not want their options limited through a rezoning of their property. Morelan pointed out that Lenfer Transmission is an auto-related use which is non-conforming under the existing B-3 Zoning of the property. Len Notto, Lenfer Transmissions, indicated it is through the actions of the City Council that his use is non-conforming. Notto said he would like to work with the City, but did not want his options limited. Fahey felt the Planner's recommendation for neighborhood commercial in this area was appropriate and consistent with the City's discussions for upgrading the Rice Street/Little Canada Road area with higher uses. Fahey stated that he did not want to see a gas station developed next to residential property. Joan Fasciana pointed out that B-3 Zoning does not allow gas stations. Fasciana requested the B-3 Zoning remain. She indicated they would like to sell this 4