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110 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JUNE 12, 1996 • 1. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Land Use Plan which now suggests a business use of this property. 2. A finding that indicates the appropriateness of the proposed land use to justify rezoning the portion that will be designated residential. 3. A PDO overlay of air strip accessible lots is necessary to accommodate oversized accessory buildings 4. Preliminary plat. Mr. Kermis stated that he believes there is justification for either rezoning the property or denying its continuation. It is the City's policy not to down -zone commercial property unless there is an equitable land exchange or unique conditions that make the change appropriate. In order to approve the proposal, the Board must make findings that support the special conditions that make the proposed land use acceptable. The proposed use could be found to be compatible with the lots to the north toward Aqua Lane which is south of a multi - family development. This development could be a natural barrier to a higher intense commercial use. The Comprehensive Plan provides for the following conditions that would support the proposed residential use: "Future community development shall take into account social, economic, and environmental opportunities and constraints in an effort to provide an optimal arrangement of future land use activities. A variety of residential development types is desirable and shall be encouraged in the community. Particular areas of the City shall be designated for each of the desired housing types which range from multi- family residential to rural." Mr. Kermis further stated that the City is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. This site is included in that study, and the Planning Board may wish to make a finding that rezoning is premature until the Comprehensive Plan document is completed. Should the City find this particular use to be appropriate, he would recommend approval of the preliminary plat, subject to the 12 conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Johnson asked if Lot 6 and Outlot A are contiguous and could be combined. Mr. Kermis responded that they would be combined to the seaplane base to the east. Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 8:50 p.m. Mr. Wessel, Economic Development Director, stated that he believes this project is premature. The Comprehensive Plan review process has been underway since the beginning of the year. Sessions have been held with the City Council, and meetings will be scheduled 14