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He stated that he was pleased to hear that the legal non -conforming status would exempt the <br />property from the screening requirements for their outdoor storage. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill asked if the Council would like to keep the existing <br />zoning of the property owner that spoke or whether that property should be changed to the E-3 <br />district. <br />Mayor Strommen asked if the property owner has a preference. She noted that the existing use <br />could continue, regardless of the change in zoning. <br />Mr. Groothousen stated that the zoning of his property does matter to him as it provides options <br />for what could occur on his land in the future. He stated that he does not believe that the land <br />would be worth as much if zoned commercial and would prefer to keep the multi -family housing <br />zoning for his property. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill noted that with the designated zoning, that parcel <br />would require an apartment building and advised that there are a lot of design standards with <br />setbacks. He stated that it would be very slim that the existing home could remain, and an <br />apartment building could be constructed on the property as there is very limited subdivision <br />options with the existing home. He noted that he is providing this information for the benefit of <br />the homeowner. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau acknowledged that the property owner may be hearing a lot of <br />information right now and therefore may not be able to digest the information fully at this time. <br />He stated that perhaps this action be tabled tonight to provide an opportunity for the property <br />owner to further digest the information they have received tonight and speak with staff. He <br />explained that from what he had heard tonight, he is unsure that leaving the property as R-3 <br />would provide the most flexibility to the resident. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill suggested that the zoning move forward with the <br />exception of the subject property. <br />Mayor Strommen agreed that the action tonight could be amended to exclude the residential <br />parcel, which would allow more time for discussion with that property owner. <br />Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to introduce <br />Ordinance #18-05 Rezoning Identified Properties to R-3 Employment District, excluding parcel <br />14915 Puma Street. <br />Further discussion: Mayor Strommen explained that this action would rezone the property as <br />proposed with the exception of the residential property located at 14915 Puma Street, which will <br />allow that property owner additional time to digest the options and speak with staff. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, <br />Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. <br />City Council / January 9, 2018 <br />Page 9 of 12 <br />