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ISSUES AND ANALYSIS Rezoning: Prior to City approval of the rezonings in the South Owasso Boulevard area, several property owners in this area including Mr. Frattalone, expressed concern regarding the ramifications of the proposed rezonings. A Planning Report prepared by this office re- evaluated the recommended rezonings. NAC's 7 October 1988 report determined that the Ordinance allows non - conforming uses and structures to continue operations indefinitely, provided the non - conforming situations are not increased or destroyed by more than fifty (50) percent. Also, some expansion may be allowed provided all building and site zoning regulations can be met. The report also notes that the Ordinance provides this flexibility to avoid penalizing existing businesses. Mr. Frattalone has expressed an interest in submitting a request for several text amendments to the I -1 District whereby landscaping and screening provisions would be more stringent than current district requirements. Our office has not received any such documentation from the applicant at this point, so it is not possible to address or comment on such a proposal. SUMMARY As stated in NAC's 7 October 1988 Planning Report, the recently approved rezonings appear necessary due to the amount of vacant land involved, the high visibility of the area, and the existing development in the area that has provided high quality buildings and well landscaped sites by choice, not by regulation, as well as lower investment properties in the same area. However, should the City wish to review the applicant's proposed I -1 District amendment request, we suggest tabling this rezoning request until City staff can review and comment on any changes to the I -1 provision. cc: Joe Chlebeck John Palacio Tom Sweeney Don Carley Frank Frattalone Page 51