Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/02/2004

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Residential in the 2001 Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City Council. She indicated because of this, the applicant must apply for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning. Community Development Director Frolik advised Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the subject property's Land Use designation from Medium Density Residential to Places to Shop. Chairperson Nixt indicated he is aware this is across from the Holiday Store, and during the approval of that business they gave serious consideration on whether that was appropriate in proximity to the residential zoning to the east. He asked if they were to change this to places to shop, what would the potential land uses be. Community Development Director Frolik indicated it could be restaurants, retail, professional services, 6ffice building, banks, etc. She stated it could not be a car lot or an RV dealer. A convenience store would also be permitted, however now a Conditional Use Permit would be required for gas sales. Chairperson Nixt asked if they required a proposed development with a comprehensive plan amendment. Community Development Director Frolik stated they usually do, but recently there were others where they were not required to submit a concept plan because it was reviewing rezonings that occurred with the 2001 Comp Plan.. Citizen Input Chairperson Nixt opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Meagan Blakely, 5041 Xkimo Court stated this property is right out her front door. She indicated she has concerns about quality of life next to whatever could potentially go there. She stated she needs to know more about how much space there needs to be between residential and commercial properties, especially since there is no street separating the lots. She added ambient light would change the atmosphere of the area. Ms. Blakely also questioned what it would do to their property values. She asked if the commercial property would need to access the property from Xkimo or if they could access it fi'om Highway 47, because commercial property would create more traffic in the cul-de-sac. Community Development Director Frolik stated when there are commercial developments next to residential zoning there are extra setbacks and screening required. She indicated as to the property values she would suggest Ms. Blakely call the County Assessor to see if there are any other situations like that that they can reference. She added access would be offXkimo Street or Xkimo Court, not offHighway 47. Ms. Blakely stated there are many small children in that cul-de-sac, which is also a concern with more traffic. Planning Commission/September 2, 2004 Page 6 of 14