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r 7~1 e 11/1/71 -- B. October 5, 1971 I 1- Zone Changes Recommended: a. North of Railroad Boulevard between Polk and Grand - from R-2 to C-2 SR (Frank Munn) I: Planning Commission felt it would be difficult to devote this property to multiple family residential use because of the proximity of Railroad Boule- vard and the railroad track. They felt it could better be used as an extension of the used car facility. Mrs. Joseph Wasson, 1270 East 27th, said she had not been aware of the Planning Commission hearing, and that she wished to voice her objection to this rezoning. She felt the best use of the property was residential, and that there were already many residences, which were not bothered by the proximity of the rail- road. Frank Munn, 1267 Railroad Boulevard, explained the uses planned for the site, e and that he had cleaned it up and fenced it. He commented that the Planning Commission had recommended that the site be zoned C-2 SR, nather than the requested M-2, and this met with his approval. Councilman Mohr commented that members of the Council were concerned about the car lot extending to the driveway of the apartment house, and necessity for buffering. I Ci ty Manager explaamed the site review procedures, and that this included " staff review of plantings, landscaping, buffering, drainage and traffic. :' In answer to Mrs. Beal Mr. Porter explained that the site, although adjacent to Railroad Boulevard, was felt to be an excellent area for multiple family residential development, because there were s choo.:Ls ,-' as '>iell as sewage facili- " ties available. They were concerned about the traffic', but felt it was no " worse than in some other areas. Mr. Munn pointed out that there was no entrance to this property, except :1 through his property. It was a logical extension of his business. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Mr. Mohr asked that lighting and screening be added to specifications to be considered in the site reVlew. Mr. Teague added this to his motion. " I i' Vote taken on motion as amended. Mr. McDonald, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Beal voted no'.. Messrs. I Mohr, Teague, Williams and Hershner voted aye. The motion carried. " b. South of Elmira, both sides of Baxter - RA to M-3 SR (J. H. Baxter and Company) .1 Planning Director showed slides of this area, and the site, with its present I use as an unpaved parking lot. He explained that the area lies in an area proposed for industrial use in the 1990 Plan. Mr. Teague moved ',seconded by Mr. Mohr to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. c. South of lOth between Grant and Chambers - RA to C-2 SR (Hubert Diess) In attempting to assure residents of the area that proper screening would be e provided for an addition to the car wash now on the site, the Planning Com- mission proposed that Site Review procedures be utilized to insure buffering on the south side. Dave Van Fossen, 1910 Woodlawn, said he is manager of the property, and that it has been utilized as a car wash for 18 years. The expansion is planned to enable the owners to move some of the activity inside. In answer to Councilman McDonald, Mr. Van Fossen said the expansion will be to the existing seat cover business. There can be no more building next to the duplex next door. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding Item lc of the report. Motion carried unanimously. d. West of Country Club and south of I-105 - RA to C-2 PD (Zellner) I The Planning Commission has recommended a change of zone from RA to C-2 PD community commercial, and that final reading of the zoning ordinance be held, pending final approval of the Planned Unit Development. The property is a portion on which the Thunderbird Motel wishes to build, with the remainder of the site being located in the county. Debate at the Planning Commission meeting revolved around the desire to reserve property e 11/1/71 - 2 ~