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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD JUNE 12, 1996 Mr. Dunn noted that Mr. Hanson has been a good neighbor and has an excellent reputation in the business community. He would support this proposal and urged other Board members to support it. Mr. Johnson stated that office/business would fit on Aqua Lane, but there is not a high demand for that type of development in Lino Lakes, and there are other sites that would be appropriate for office development. He would not anticipate office development on this site in the foreseeable future. To retain General Business District zoning would mean that the land will be vacant for a long time. This proposal would be a unique economic asset to the community that would link a residential development to the sea plane base. He stated that he also would support the project. Mr. Herr agreed that this residential project would uniquely fit this area and would support it. Mr. Gelbmann stated that this development would provide a good buffer along the edge of the residential area to the north and would make a nice transition from residential to commercial areas. The sea plane base has been a long - standing business in the community and he would support the economic viability of keeping existing businesses. He expressed concerns, however, about losing a General Business District and suggested that options be explored to arrange some type of land exchange. Ms. Dahl stated that she agrees with the other Board members and would have no opposition as long as residents are not opposed. It is an opportunity to put land to use that has stood vacant. Rezoning to R -1X will brinng� expensive, large homes on big lots. �y 1 I ► Q/\ bo MAA \ { i ft 1 t S' e-h- oet ,, , Mr. Johnson asked about the air safety zones south of the base along Lake Drive. The area is zoned light industrial, and there is an area zoned R -1 that fronts Lake Drive south of the Marshan Townhomes. Much of this property is vacant, and he asked if some of it could be reclaimed for General Business, or Limited Business or Neighborhood Business to make up for rezoning Mr. Hanson's property. Mr. Wessel agreed that there would be potential in that approach. He stated that he is not surprised that this General Business property has stood vacant so long. The City is just beginning to make headway in attracting commercial development. If the Board approves this project, it would make sense to find an equitable exchange of land along Lake Drive as part of the planning process. Chair Schaps stated that he likes Mr. Hanson's proposal and the size of the lots. The property is unique and the business is unique. There are not many sea plane bases, particularly in the Twin Cities. He would be interested to have community input on what happens to this 17 • • •