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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION May 3, 1990 REZONING Mrs. Susan Haram appeared before the Commission HARAM requesting the rezoning of the property she and her PROPERTY husband own at 2700 Rice Street from R -1 to B -3 2700 RICE (General Business). Haram reported that they currently have a special use permit for the property allowing its use as business. Haram reported that they are requesting the rezoning since they are refinancing their property, and the bank has requested that zoning of the property reflect its actual use. Haram reported that they are not planning any change in occupancy. The City Planner reviewed his report dated April 30, 1990 wherein he recommends that the property be rezoned to B -1, Limited Business District, which he believes is more in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan policy and restricts active retail use of the site. The Planner noted that this would resolve the refinancing problem since office use of the property would be allowed by conditional use permit. DeLonais was of the opinion that the R -1 zoning of the property should remain. DeLonais pointed out that Iona Lane residents have fought so that control is maintained over the property. DeLonais felt a rezoning to Business could have an adverse effect on the adjacent residential area. DeLonais stated that he would like to see the City maintain control over the two lots at the corner of Rice Street and Iona Lane. Costa felt the property should be rezoned to Business, pointing out the difficult position the property owners are in if they own a piece of property but the bank will not give them a loan on it because of the zoning. Costa pointed out that Rice Street is a business street, and felt the property should be zoned as such. Costa questioned how much the City must do to protect Iona Lane. Tim Townsley, Iona Lane resident, pointed out that Iona Lane is an R -1 area and pointed out that his property is becoming encircled by commercial business. Townsley stated that the Haram property has been used as an office for a long time, and he did not want the zoning changed so that something worse could come in. Townsley stated that he could foresee where B -3 zoning would be a problem. Townsley did not want to have a convenience store locate on the site pointing out that he has had nothing but problems with the shopping center that is in his backyard. Townsley stated that he preferred the special use permit situation. Page 7