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Planning and Zoning Board March 14, 1984 Page -6- IIIwe want to keep people employed within the community? He was not really sure. If he needs to expand does he level the building and move? Mr. Damon noted that the neighbor to his south also expressed interest in rezoning to commercial and there has been some discussion of Bastien Prod- ucts purchasing this lot so that they could grow. Mrs. Klaus asked Mr. Damon what his principal business was? Mr. Damon said they warehouse automotive supplies, sand paper, paint, etc. Mrs. Klaus noted there has been a parking problem on Aqua Lane. Mrs Ostlie noted that rezoning just Bastien Products might be a quick fix. Maybe something more needs to be done. Mrs. Klaus was of the opinion that spot zoning may be illegal. Mr. Ostlie asked if adding additional office space would intensify the business. Mr. Damon said it would just give the bookkeeper more room to work, there would not be additional staff or added warehouse use. Mr. Damon said eventually he is thinking of building a retail store such as Welles Auto in Blaine. There was discussion regarding spot zoning. The Board felt they were try- ing to avoid this. Mr. Prokop asked how many other business along Lake Drive would possibly come before the Board for spot rezone if this one 410 were granted. There were several. The City Planner had not given written comment on this matter, however, Mr. Kluegel had spoken to him and he indicated rezone was the answer. Mr. Prokop asked what the feeling of the Board would be regarding rezoning the entire area (R -3) to include Surfside Seaplane Base to General Business. Mr. Kluegel noted that there is a home occupation presently on the property three lots south of Bastien Products. This business is called Teddy Bear Hollow. The owner of the lot just south of Bastien Products also has in- dicated he wished to rezone to General Business. However, Surfside would still be non - conforming if the area was rezoned. Mr. Prokop felt a business zone in this area might be a good idea. He was thinking of a planned unit development within General Business District. Mr. Goldade felt if the R -2, R -3 and R -4 areas were to develope there would be a need for a General Business District in this area anyway. Mr. Ostlie felt that the Board should get an opinion from Mr. Short regard- ing the R -3 District south of Aqua Lane being rezoned to General Business. Mrs. Klaus said she would feel inclined to go along with this idea. Mr. Doocy asked Mr. Damon to determine the size of his lot so that his parking can be confined entireley to his lot. Mr. Prokop moved to table Bastien Products request for a rezone and site and building plan approval pending input from the City Planner relative to the concerns of the Board that the entire R -3 area where Bastien Products 411 is located be rezoned from R -3 to General Business. Mr. Doocy seconded the motion. Mr. Goldade asked if the Sea Plan Base is non - conforming in the R -2 District. He was told it would be non - conforming in any district in the current city plan.