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Although the policy section of the 1979 Plan allows for an interpretation that properties such as the one in question should be of a limited business use, the Proposed Land Use Plan and Proposed Zoning Change section did not recommend any change from single family. The City has taken some steps in the direction of Rice Street land use in recent months. Much of the Rice Street area was rezoned to commercial in 1989. The City should decide what the future land use of this parcel is to be. The State Enabling Legislation requires Comprehensive Plans and zoning to be consistent, that is, zoning may not be allowed to interfere with the long term establishment of the land use specified by the Comprehensive Plan. It should be noted that the parcel to the north on Rice Street is in the same situation, although the land to the north of it is zoned residential. The eventual, long range land use of this area should be determined and properly addressed in the City's land use controls. The options are essentially single family (as zoned) or commercial (as used). If the commercial route is preferred, a B -1 zoning may be more appropriate as it restricts retail use which can be the most disruptive to surrounding residential areas. Such a decision would allow the resolution of the refinancing issue, as well as give some assurance to the neighborhood as to land use of the parcel. The policy plan section of the Comprehensive Plan would encourage this direction, although an amendment to the land use map would be recommended. SUMMARY The City must address the preferred land use of the subject parcel (as well as that of the parcel to the north). If commercial use is appropriate, the Comprehensive Plan should be amended to show the property as commercial use, and rezoning should be approved for a Business District. As noted above, we would recommend a B -1, Limited Business District which is more in keeping with Comprehensive Plan policy and restricts active retail use of the site. If the city prefer residential as the long range land use, the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map may be left as they are. The City may consider more active relocation steps as well. cc: Joel Hanson Kathy Glanzer Tom Sweeney John Palacio Mike Lynch Paul Haram 3 Page 27