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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 13, 2014 REZONING TO PUBLIC - 2858 CENTERVILLE ROAD Fischer also commented that the project will be a great improvement to the property. Schwalbach recommended Architectural Review approval for the Thunder Bay and Round Lake Plaza Shopping Centers subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his February 7, 2014 report and recommending that the applicant submit the additional needed information for City Council review at their February 26, 2014 meeting. Motion seconded by Maleitzke. Motion carried 7 — 0. The City Planner reported that the City is proposing the rezoning of property it owns at 2858 Centerville Road from Industrial -Park (I -P) District to Public (P) District. The City's intended use for the property is a future Public Works /Parks Garage, The Planner noted that the property has been used for industrial purposes for many years, most notably by the Brings Company. A rezoning would be necessary if the City is to use the site as a public works /parks facility. The Planner reported that the Zoning Ordinance identifies standards to be evaluated when considering a rezoning. These are outlined under Section 921.010 C. of the zoning Code, which the Planner reviewed for the Commission and which are outlined in his February 7, 2014 report. The Planner indicated that the rezoning proposed is consistent with the current zoning and land use of the site, that is, industrial use. The Planner noted that industrial uses are dominated by activities that involve processing, construction, and often heavy truck traffic and use. The Planner indicated that the proposed Public Works /Parks facility would have truck traffic and storage as well as some office use. Therefore, he felt that this proposed use was no different from what could he expected if the 1 -P Zoning were left in place. The City Planner recommended approval of the rezoning, noting that conformance with zoning requirements will require further review of architecture and design aspects of the buildings. Duray asked if the property immediately north was zoned I -P. The Planner replied that it was. Murphy asked when the City would proceed with a public works /parks facility project. The Planner reported that the planning for the project is already underway. - 5 - 19