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Plann ing & Zoning Board August 8, 2012 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING to consider amending Section 7 of the Zoning Ordin ance which includes requirements for Business Districts Paul Bengtson , Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Staff requested direction from the board prior to proceeding with the proposed amendment. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 6 :42 p.m. There was no one present to speak. Board members discussed the proposed amendment. Bo ard members understood the reasoning for combining the similar LB and NB districts . However, they liked having a district with less -intensive uses for areas that are adjacent to residential. It was suggested that either the uses of a motor fuel station and a drive - thru facility could be removed from the newly designed district; or performance standards should be increased to protect any neighboring resi dential areas from these uses . Mr. Bengtson explained that a Mixed Use zone would likely be created to allow for a combination of residential and commercial uses. It was suggested that staff review the minimum lot and yard requirements so as to not det er potential businesses. Staff addressed the proposal to rezone five properties at Lake Dr./Orange St. as referred to in the staff report. Mr. Masonick asked if any federal fund ing is available to the city to run utilities to this area . Mr. Bengtson was not aware of any such funding. Staff noted that the intent for the rezone of these properties is to allow for c ontinued commercial use of the properties , through interim use permits, until utilities are available. Staff will make changes to the proposed text amendment and bring them before the board for consideration at a future meeting . Mr. Hyden made a MOTION at 7:27 p.m. to tabl e the Public Hearing to a future date . Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson . Motion carried 6 - 0. VI DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Mr. Masonick stated that some residents had addressed concerns about the newly designed intersection at 35E/Main St and the difficulty accessing the gas station and local businesses. Board members agreed that it is extremely difficult to access the Dairy Que en and the gas station in this area. They suggested that improved signage would be helpful to direct people to entrance and exit areas. They stated that the businesses may also need to rearrange the ir signage. The board members were challenged to drive this area and experience the difficulty for themselves . Mr. Tralle pointed out the excessive cost to a business owner of adding signage. Board