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MINUTES Planning Commission October 13, 1988 Multi - Rezonings (Cont.) what effect the I -P zoning would have on properties with poor soils. The Planner replied that buildings could be constructed on pylings, or the property owner could present this case to the Council and request a rezoning back to I -1 which would allow a metal building. Bill Gervais pointed out that I -P zoning is proposed for his parcel and I -1 for his mother's property. Gervais reported that he has informed his realtor that he wishes to sell both parcels as one. The Planner pointed out that the uses under both zonings are almost exactly the same, however, the only difference is building type. The Planner also reported that major auto repair is not allowed in the I -P District. Gervais reported that he had no objection to the rezonings as proposed. Gervais asked if someone would be able to construct a higher- quality building in the I -1 District than a metal building. The Planner replied that this was correct. DeLonais felt that the property located north of the trailer court should remain I -1 because of the poor soil conditions. DeLonais also pointed out that there are existing metal buildings in this area. Slim Frattalone asked how the rezoning would effect property values. The City Planner did not feel the rezonings would cause increases in property taxes. Frattalone reported of a large increase in his property taxes for property in this area a few years ago. Frattalone asked if that was the result of a rezoning. The Planner did not believe it was the result of any rezoning, pointing out that the present zoning of the area has been in existence since 1980. The Planner pointed out that the property adjacent to Mr. Frattalone's developed a few years ago, and as a result, the County may have reassessed the Frattalone property. The City Planner explained that Thermoform, Vincent Metals and other businesses in the Rauenhorst Addition are objecting to the rezoning of their property to I -P, since the I -P District puts a building coverage limitation on the land of 35% building coverage for a lot. The Planner estimated that some of the businesses in that area already exceed the 35% limitation. However, the Council will be looking into either eliminating or increasing the lot coverage percentage. The Planner reported that other than for this reason, the businesses do not object to the rezoning to I -P District. The Planner also pointed out that he is proposing BW, Business Warehousing, for the property occupied by Knox, Levitz and Connco, since this is the Page 3