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Page 2 2. BACKGROUND: In February 2018, TGK Automotive presented a sketch plan to the Economic Development Authority (EDA), Planning Commission, and City Council for the auto repair business. They asked for comments on the site layout, architecture, and rezoning of the property. The Commissions and City Council were generally comfortable with the rezoning of the property to General Business (C-2), but stated the transition and buffer to the residential properties to the east is important and that the following items should be incorporated into the site plan: • The number of cars parked/stored outdoors should be limited and screened from the residential properties to the east and Highway 61. • The architecture is important as it's on Highway 61. The building should be built out of quality materials. • Any roof top or ground mechanical equipment should be screened from view. The roof top mechanical equipment should be screened with the extension of the parapet walls of the building. • The lighting should be directed away from the residential properties to the east. • The transitions between the land uses should include ideas on how to abate noise. For example, the overhead doors should remain closed as work is being completed on the vehicles. They agreed that the rezoning seemed reasonable, however the site plan will be essential in making that decision. At that time staff was comfortable with the request, as long as there are proper transitions between the land uses and the impact on the surrounding residential properties is minimized. Staff stated that if the rezoning of the property is supported, then it may be reasonable to expect other property owners to the north and south of this site to request the same zoning. Staff was also comfortable with these properties also being rezoned to C-2 as well. 3. LEVEL OF DISCRETION IN DECISION-MAKING The City has discretion in approving or denying rezoning applications, based on whether or not the proposal meets the standards outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements. If the City finds that all the applicable standards are met, the rezoning application must be approved. However, if the City finds that any of the applicable standards are not met, the application may be denied. The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed project complies with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance requirements. If it meets these standards, the City must then approve the site plan. 2