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Councilmember Elvig replied that it would seem that the critical river district guidelines would protect them from having a heavy commercial use on the property, at least along the riverfront. That being said he did think that the tenancy of the land is that it will provide for residential development along the river. Councihnember Strommen noted that she did not believe that the critical river district guidelines are strict enough to completely restrict a heavy commercial use. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained that the land that was changed to mixed use included property right along Highway #10 to the river. With this property, the area near highway # 10 is commercial and they are proposing the land next to the river be zoned residential. At this time, staff is trying to comply with what is included in the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Kurak stated that in order for a property to be developed as mixed-use, there has to be a certain amount of residential development, therefore she did think that the mixed use designation would be for this piece of property because the piece of property is too small. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon noted that there is a 10-acre minimum required for a mixed-use designation. Mr. Holasek replied that the parcel is 11 acres. Councilmember Pearson stated that he thought the land should be left as commercial because there is already commercial development to the north and to the west. Mayor Gamec stated that if the property is zoned commercial and a plan for a commercial development comes before the City Council and meets all of the criteria the Council is' not able to deny the request. Councilmember Strommen stated that this is one that she has struggled with because there is a lot of commercial use in the area, but there is also residential development. A lot of it for her comes down to the river because she would like to be able to control what is built along the river and not allow for a heavy commercial use. Councilmember Cook replied that if the property is zoned residential they will have commercial uses in front of the property and to the west of the property. If the property is not designated as mixed use they are not leaving the ability for the property owners to work the different commercial and residential developments in the area. He suggested that the land from Highway #10 to the river should all be designated as missed use. If the property is zoned residential a developer will not pursue it for a commercial development if it requires rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment. Councilmember Kurak stated that that is assuming that the market would be looking for a commercial use on the property. City Council/December 16, 2003 Page 21 of 33 -67-