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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 16, 1995 Page 12 1 Chair Bergstrom called a brief recess at 9:03 P.M. Chair Bergstrom reconvened the meeting at 2 9:12 P.M. 3 C. Rezoning request for Arnie Gregory, for 2926, 2930, 2938, and 3004 Old Highway 8. 4 Commissioner Makowske stepped down from the Planning Commission for this issue due to 5 conflict of interest. 6 Assistant Manager Kim Moore-Sykes explained Arnold Development has submitted a petition 7 for rezoning of 2938, 3004, and 2926/2930 Old Highway 8 to an R-4 zoning district. These 8 properties were originally know as the Mako Inc./Olson propertiesand the residential structures 9 were converted to rental units before the area was zoned. 10 Moore-Sykes noted out of consideration of the neighbors, Mr. Gregory is requesting that the 11 Planning Commission consider approving an R-3 designation rather than the original request to 12 rezone the property to an R-4. The City Attorney has indicated to City staff that a petitioner can 13 revise a zoning request to a lower zoning level during the public hearing but can not go up to a 14 higher zoning level. Moore-Sykes indicate with minor adjustments to the site plan and plat map, Mr. Gregory's 16 project meets all the height, area, density, front and sideyard setbacks and parking requirements. 17 He will require a variance for backyard setbacks, which will be addressed in a later public 18 hearing. He is also petitioning the City for Tax Increment Financing assistance to defray 19 demolition costs that estimate to be $30,000. 20 Moore-Sykes indicated after reviewing the developer's revisions to this project, the Staff 21 recommends the approval of the rezoning of this R-2 property to R-3, allowing for the 22 construction of owner occupied townhomes. 23 Mr. Arnie Gregory, of Arnold Development, indicated the site is difficult to develop and 24 believed this proposed development would be the best use for this site. 25 26 Mr. Gregory indicated as mentioned before, the townhomes would be for sale for owner 27 occupancy. 28 Mr. Jerry Mazzara, architect for the project elaborated regarding the site plan and described the 29 proposed development and townhome design,using diagrams. He indicated there would be 30 extensive landscaping, exceeding the City's requirements. 31 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired as to the fireplace. Mr. Mazzara indicated the fireplaces �2 would be gas units.