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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JUNE 12, 1996 for input from residents. It will take a year to complete the review process. The review will focus on the Highway 49 corridor from Hodgson Road to Lila because of the increased activity in that area and its strategic importance. Comprehensive land use valuations will be done to develop direction to reorganize that corridor. Secondly, there is the issue of not losing commercially zoned property in the City. Also, there is the possibility of setting a precedent that precludes the Comprehensive Plan update process. There is a lot of interest in rezoning, and approval of this project could snowball into similar requests. Mr. Bruce Hanson, Owner of Surfside Seaplane Base, stated that he is opposed to any further studies and would like to see the project approved at this time. With regard to the Comprehensive Plan, Surfside Seaplane Base is part of the metro airport system and should be protected against planning for community development. Land use changes were attempted in 1977 and again in 1984. It is time to move ahead and approve the appropriate land use. As of this date, he has three and perhaps four buyers for the proposed residential lots. Chair Schaps asked if there has been any response to this project from residents to the north. Mr. Hanson stated that he has heard nothing. Ms. Wyland stated that she received one phone call from Mr. McFee, who lives in the townhomes. His only question was the purpose of the taxiways, whether sea planes have wheels, the hours of operation and noise that may be generated from those five lots. After discussing the daily hours of operation and the special equipment used to move the planes to the base, he had no objections. Mr. J.P. Houchins stated that he has no objections. The sea planes are fun, and there are not many around. Residents do not want to see the area rezoned for more townhomes. He does not have an opinion on what type of commercial business might fit the area, but upscale housing would be attractive to local residents. Mr. Johnson noted that although the land would be zoned residential, the property owners would be supporting a Lino Lakes business. The City would not necessarily lose business property because this residential property would be part of a larger commercial complex, which is a significant economic component. Mr. Wessel agreed with Mr. Johnson but stated that the land use must be separate between private residential and commercial use. Mr. Robinson was excused and left at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Dunn asked if anyone else has come forward with a better use for this land. 15 • • •