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plan amendment to change the residential properties from 'Places to Work' to Low D'~no4.-~ Residential. Some of the reasons the 'City Council gave in favor in changing the designation back to Low Density Residential was that there was not any pending plans to redevelop the · neighborhood and the fact that the Employment Zoning District designation will make the residential units non-conforming uses and cause problems for residents with their mortgage companies. At their August 7, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and recommended that the City Council approve the proposed land use change from 'Places to Work' to Low Density Residential. Staff recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the seven lots on Rivlyn Avenue from 'Places to Work' to Low Density Residential. Councilmember Elvig suggested that this area be designated as mixed-use as well. Councilmember Kurak stated that at anytime this area is redeveloped it would be purchased entirely by a developer and it would not likely be done on an individual basis and at that time the developer could request a zoning change. City Administrator Norman noted that there are currently proposals to buy individUal properties. Councilmember Zimmerman replied that the residents are the ones that made the request to change the zoning back to low density residential. City Administrator Norman replied that the residents were concerned that the proposed zoning of Industrial restrdcted the use of their properties and made it difficult to refinance or sell their homes. Jack Newcomb stated that he st~ed the petition and lives at the west end of the street. He personally has not received any requests to sell his property nor has anyone else that he knows of. The or/ginal proposal was to change the zoning to E-1 and it would make refinancing of their homes very difficult. The issue of designating the land as mixed-use was never discussed with the residents. He requested that the zoning be changed back to residential as it has always been. City Administrator Norman explained that mixed -use allows for both options. Mr. Newcomb stated the only options presented to the residents were residential or commercial, mixed use was never discussed. Councilmember Elvig stated that he has heard that someone made an offer on one of the properties, which is why he was recommending the designation of mixed use. He inquired if Mr. Newcomb was opposed to zoning the property mixed use. Mr. Newcomb replied that he did not kmow without having further information. Councilmember Elvig recommended that they table action to allow for more time to discuss the issue. Ci~ Council/August 26, 2003 Page 19 of 25 -97-