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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL API21L 28, 2010 o Entire length of wooden fence to be repaired anti slats to be moved closer together so fence cannot be seen through; o Fence can be no higher tkan six feet, and outdoor storage cannot exceed tl¢e height of the fence; o Property owner to maintain both sides of the fence; o Area adjacent to chain-link fence to be leveled and seeded; o All conditions of approval to be complied with by June I5, 2010. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Boss. Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. REZONING Blesener opened the Public Hearing to consider the Rezoning from TO PUD General Business District (B-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) of DISTRICT- the property generally bounded by County Road C/Railroad/Little Canada TRIANGULAR Road as well as the Union Hall property. It was noted that both the City AREA Planner and the Planning Commission have recommended approval. BORDERED BY COUNTY The City Planner reported that in reviewing the proposed rezoning of the ROAD C, Poolside property to PUD, staff looked at the larger area and felt that a RAILROAD, rezoning of the triangular area generally bounded by County Road C, the LITTLE railroad, Little Canada Road, as well as the Union Hall property CANAllA ROAD should be considered as well. The Planner noted the area is zoned B-3, AND UNION but property uses are mixed including vacant land, residential use, and HALL commercial use. The Planner reviewed his report dated April 1, 2010 PROPERTY which outline both the advantages and disadvantages of a PUD zoning for this property. The advantages include more flexibility in use and more land use management by the City. Non-conforming uses would not be impacted as the same replacement rights would exist under the PUD zone. Also a mixture of land uses could be accommodated under the PUD. With regard to disadvantages, there would be a greater level of City administration/involvement than under standard zoning. Blesener noted that the City has received a letter from one of the property owners, Tom Cossack, opposed to the rezoning. Mr. Cossack's concern relates to property taxes. The City Planner indicated that a rezoning from B-3 to PIJD should not impact property taxes as the County Assessor based valuation on property usage. Blesener noted that a PtJD zoning would open up the property to more uses and would likely make the property more valuable. The City Attorney indicated that the County Assessor may look at highest and best use of the property. However, a 8