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PC Meeting, 12-17-97 - page two anticipated that when the Zoning Ordinance is revised, there will be such a category. There would be no heavy manufacturing in this district and not a lot of retail businesses either. If we approve the proposed ordinance, which should happen within the next year; then the property we are talking about now will be rezoned. Mr. Schumann asked if we rezone, are there any legal or "grandfather' issues that might arise? Mr. Elliott answered that is always a potential ---the rezoning might be fought. Mr. Schumann asked what are some other uses for a light industrial zone? Mr. Elliott said businesses that wouldn't work in a neighborhood, but are not intense enough for an industrial park. Businesses that don't generate a lot of consumer traffic or might have a small number of employees. Examples would be a plumbing business or a print shop. Mr. Puleo asked can you zone and plan to rezone soon? Would that be binding? Mr. Elliott admitted that it might not be; but the City Council can get an opinion on that from Mr. Galler, the City Attorney. Ms. Hall said that the building is currently being used to manufacture bird feeders. Mr. Schumann wanted Ms. Hall to withdraw her application and consider working with staff on another way to go about this. He was suggesting a special use permit recognizing this non- conforming use. He does not want to deny the application, as that would cause a six-month delay before they could reapply. He asked Mr. Leroux how he felt about the request? Mr. Leroux concurs with the idea of a legal non -conforming use, but reminded the Planning Commission that he is only one vote on the Council. Ms. Hall said she has spoken with staff several times so far, and has been told that a rezoning request is the only way in which this matter can properly be handled. Ms. Malaski said she would be reluctant to go industrial on this request, but maybe the applicants could sign a statement that the zoning would be down -graded when the new ordinance is in place. Both Mr. Elliott and Mr. Schumann said that cannot be done. Mr. Schumann made a motion to deny, with a recommendation to the City Council to do something to recognize the legal non -conforming status of the property, with the understanding that it will be rezoned soon under the new ordinance. The applicants should go to the City Council on January 5, 1998. Ms. Malaski offered this motion a second. All aye. Motion passed. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION - BEAVER PONDS ESTATES The next hearing opened at 7:52 p.m. Charlie Melcher, the engineer working for the developers, presented the preliminary plat. He said he was aware that more design information would be required. He asked Mr. Elliott to identify the lots which were undersize. He explained they intend to connect to the water main on Highway 61. He showed the commission on the plat map approximately where that would be.