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Councihnember Strommen commented part of the thought in the rezoning of the other property had been the bigger larger commercial area would be along Highway 10, with the residential area along the river. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon reported staff received three letters from the surrounding neighborhood in opposition to this change, xvhich are included in the Council's packet. Counci hncmbcr Pearson questioned if Mr. Fitzpatrick's property is low by the river. Mr. Fitzpatrick replied it is low, but Scenic River requires that they not do anything within 200 feet of the river. Councilmember Pearson questioned if Mr. Fitzpatrick would be able to build anything in that area. Mr. Fitzpatrick replied some of it would not be buildable, and he has a pond in the back yard now. The feedback he has received from people that do this for a living is that the vision they saw was potentially high end townhomes of approximately five units. Assistant Comnmnity Development Director Trudgeon advised staff has not collected any fees at this point. Motion by Councihnember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to adopt Resolution #04-05-137 identifying the findings and denying the request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change land use designation from low density residential to places to shop; request of Pat Fitzpatrick. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig explained part of the reason this was not approved down to thc south is because with mixed use the City cannot control what goes there, and there would be no buffering to the neighboring property. However, up to the north and west there was the opportunity to buffer and do more master planning. His support in denying this request is that they can still look at something commercial if it comes in with a project, and still have controls with buffering. That control is needed. Mayor Gamec informed Mr. Fitzpatrick if a realtor or developer wants to come in and work with staff it could be reviewed at that time. Councihnember Zilnmerman stated he agrees a plan would certainly help in this case. He would not want to Favor one landowner over another. In this case there was more land in the other rezoning, and without a plan he does not think this is a good step. Councilmember Kurak colnmented the townhome development Mr. Fitzpatrick mentioned would be something that could be looked at by staff. She does not think commercial use would do well here. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated the property owner at 9340 did not have a plan and had less acreage. He questioned why there has been favoritisln. Councilmember Kurak stated the property at 9340 was included with many other addresses. Mayor Gamec noted that property also had a plan that included setbacks fi'om the river and access from Highway 10. Councilmember Elvig stated the City Council/May 25, 2004 Page 17 of 27