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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 2002 COMMERCIAL ZONING REQUEST, JIM LANSBERGER, SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF MAIN STREET AND I -35W, JEFF SMYSER City Planner Smyser distributed information and a map regarding a land use inquiry from James Lansberger. Mr. Lansberger called inquiring about possibile for uses of his property that would generate some revenue. He asked about rezoning to a commercial use and about the possibility of placing a billboard on his land. There is nothing in the City's plans to justify a commercial zoning for the site. The City's sign ordinance allows billboards only in the R -BR zoning district. Since this area is not planned for such future uses, the R -BR is not appropriate for the site. Mr. Lansberger came forward and stated that as a landowner . s the right to develop his land. Houses are not as desirable as before due to the compo ap on the next lot. Also, utilities will not be available until 2010. He stated he had been ing inquiries from developers about the site. The problem is what can b the interchange does come in. He stated he believes there should be an 1 e at Main Street and 35W. At this point, houses can't be put in and comm ;: is be developed until the interchange is put in. He stated he is the only prope : , er in the area and the billboards would not impact anyone. He stated hi for billboards will allow him to retire on his land and hold onto it until it is t .�" be developed. He added he believes his request is reasonable and asked the Counc to co <,a ider it. Councilmember Carlson stated that if th-. s + . erty is changed to commercial to allow billboards, many other options to dev prematurely will become available. Mr. Lansberger stated there will be ial opportunities when the interchange comes in at some point in the City Engineer Powel stated An a • unty has purchased some property around that interchange for futures' ever, that interchange is not a high priority at this point. City Administrator Waite `= ith stated the Comprehensive Plan took several years to put together and had input from many residents. The majority of residents have indicated they do not want accelerated growth within the City. City Planner Smyser stated that even if the property were rezoned to commercial, the City's zoning ordinance does not allow billboards in commercial areas. Mayor Bergeson stated the property would have to be rezoned and the City's ordinance would have to be changed. Mr. Lansberger requested the Council look at his request and have staff determine a way to legally allow billboards on his property. 9