Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/04/2016

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zone this property B-1, however that would allow some of the types of businesses that residents were concerned about to potentially locate on the property. The Commission suggested the possibility of creating an entirely new zoning district that would allow the types of businesses that fit well in a residential area, and restrict the ones that do not. Residents that were present for the public hearing were amenable to that option. The purpose of the discussion tonight is to review the draft zoning district, collect feedback from the Planning Commission regarding the new zoning district, and bring an ordinance back to a later meeting. Commission Business Commissioner Bauer questioned how staff was defining "small scale" coffee shop or deli. Community Development Director Gladhill reported this would be a coffee shop or deli without a drive-thru. Commissioner Bauer did not oppose a Jimmy John's or Subway on this property. Commissioner Andrusko believed other properties should be considered for the new zoning district as well so as not to spot zone this parcel. His main concern with rezoning the property was the amount of traffic that would be flowing in and out of the site. Chairperson Levine agreed with the traffic concerns and stated he did not want to see the property restricted. Commissioner Brauer saw value in having quaint neighborhood businesses and creating walkable areas within the community. He recommended the word drive-thru be eliminated from the proposed zoning district. He wanted to see the City pursue developments that were walkable. He suggested medical and animal clinics be removed from the allowed uses. Commissioner explained she used to live in this neighborhood and supported a small deli, coffee shop or daycare in this area. Commissioner Andrusko questioned if Walgreens could locate on this corner. Community Development Director Gladhill reported this would not be allowed under the current zoning. Commissioner Brauer recommended staff address the scale of a development that would be allowed on this property. Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the bulk design standards for the site currently and reported he would revise them further to address the Commission' s concerns. Commissioner VanScoy requested the buffering language also be addressed by staff. Community Development Director Gladhill thanked the Commission for their feedback. He stated he would revise the language within the zoning district and report back to the Commission at a future meeting. Planning Commission/January 7, 2016 Page 7 of 9