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• Bruggeman Properties Page 3 of 8 some flexibility depending on the development proposal. On one hand, the intention could be understood to promote only neighborhood uses. On the other hand however, the directive could allow for a broader range of commercial uses (as dictated by site characteristics) provided such uses be oriented or designed such that they are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Zoning District Alternatives As noted previously, the northwest corner of the subject site is guided for future commercial use. To implement the land use directive of the Comprehensive Plan, it is necessary to rezone the property from R -3, Medium Density Residential to a commercial zoning designation. The pending Zoning Ordinance Update includes three commercial zoning districts. The districts and their intended purposes are listed below (see attachment for listing of allowed uses): Neighborhood Business District. Summary: The purpose of the NB, Neighborhood Business District is to provide for the establishment of local businesses for convenience, limited office, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the daily requirements of the immediate neighborhood and which are located along a collector or arterial roadway. These businesses are not intended to draw customers from the entire community. Permitted uses in this district include but are not limited to offices, retail businesses (without drive - through service facilities), restaurants (without drive - through service facilities). Commercial daycare facilities are listed as conditional uses in the district. The NB District prohibits motor fuel stations and accessory drive through facilities such as those being proposed. Comment: The Comprehensive Plan states that commercial locations in the area (Planning District #4) are oriented to serve nearby neighborhoods. If the intention of the plan directive is to exclusively serve neighboring residents, than it would appear that the application of the NB District may be justified. If however, the plan intends to allow a broader range of uses provided they are compatible with the neighborhood, an alternative district designation may be more appropriate. To be noted however, is that the application of the district to the site would create an inconsistent zoning pattem in the area. Allowable uses would differ from uses approved for the Spirit Hills project across the street to the north. Limited Business District Summary: According to the Zoning Ordinance, Limited Business District designations are to be applied in areas which are suitable only for commercial uses of a limited (less intense) nature. This may be due to the close proximity of residential uses. This may