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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 13,1999 an existing commercial park Bartholie reported that the vast majority of surrounding neighbors want the McCumber and Buetow properties to remain I-1. A petition was circulated to the property owners in the six-block area, and all but two signed the petition in supporC of the I-1 zoning. Bartholie felt that the City has a lot of opportunities it could take advantage of if the property were to remain I-1. First, it would ensure that good citizens and a sound business remain part of the community. The property would be operated as it has been in the past. A change in zoning may result in tenants that are not the quality that current tenants are. A change in zoning would limit McCumber's selection of tenants. Bartholie pointed out Chat the City has been collecting commercial taxes on the property. If the property is rezoned to residential, the use of the property will decrease. Bartholie also pointed out that the continuation of the I-1 zoning is popular with the surrounding property owners. Bartholie pointed out that retaining the I-1 zoning provides an opportunity for the upgrade and improvement of the Buetow property. Bartholie stated that it was his understanding that the Buetow's have appeared before the Council and indicated that they will consri•uct a new building on their property. This will increase the tax base and revitalize the property at a significant intersection as well as enhance surrounding property values. Bartholie asked the Council to consider the detriment that the rezoning of these sites to anything other than I-1 would cause. Bartholie asked the Council to take advantage of the opportunities it has if the property were to remain I-1. He urged the Council to retain the I-1 zoning and to amend the Comp Plan accordingly. Mr. Buetow appeared before the Council and reported that he has hired an architect to put together building plans for their site. Buetow reported that he would like to construct an "L-shaped" building on the site possibly incorporating the existing house into that building. Fahey pointed out that the Planner is suggested that if the property is zoned to BW, the Council may want to consider amending the BW District to allow contractor's shops. The Administrator pointed out the CounciPs discussion at the last meeting relative to accommodating the existing contractor's shops leasing from the McCumber's. Given that the existing standards of the BW District do not provide for contractor's shops, if the Counci] were to rezone to BW, an amendment would be necessary. The other option pointed out would be to rezoned to PUD.