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Mr. Hendershott said the petitioner wanted to establish C-2 zoning for a community commercial center but was willing to accept "down-zoning" to:C-l which would be - much more restrictive on the kind of commercial uses which could be developed. He said the reason for extending the commercial zone to the south was because an east/west easement was given to the City in the center of the six-acre tract. It was his understanding that Ba~ger Drive was slated to become'a four-lane high- way and for that reason, he said, the Council should assist ih allowing commercial development on the property at this time. No further testimony being presented, the public hearing was closed. Council Bill No. 376 - Rezoning to.::C-l SR area south of Barger Drive between Echo Hollow Road and Belt Line Road was read the first time by council bill number and title only~ there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that the Council agree with the findings of fact as set forth in the Planning Commission minutes of July 10, 1973, that they be adopted by the Council by reference thereto, that the council bill be reao the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. . Councilman Murray asked for clarification of the property referred to by Mr. Haws. The area was pointed out on a map, and Mr. Haws repeated that there was no objection to commercial zoning on the original C-2 property and the parcel to the west. There was concern about extending the commercial use to the 80-foot strip on the south. Mr. Hendershott pointed out that the property south of the proposed commercial zon- ing is now being developed by Mr. Steinmuller under planned unit procedures, so that extension of commercial uses to the80":'foot strip would not involved other ownerships. Councilman McDonald asked whether dedication of the easement mentioned by Mr. Hender- shott would necessitate installation of a storm sewer at City cost. Assistant Manager replied that the sewer is already in the easement. Councilman Murray said he favored the rezoning. He thought it was a logical location for a shopping center. However, he had reservations with r~gard to other commercial I zoning in the area on which action is yet to be taken. He said unless some of the commercial zoning is eliminated, it would appear to be a situation of being faced with two shopping centers supporting a population that does not measure up to the requirement for one. With regard to the 80-foot strip he felt because of its odd shap~ it would not seem practical for any other use than to integrate it with the e commercial zoning.. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams that Council Bill No. 376 be approved and given final passage. . Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared .passed and numbered 16911. 2. West of Quaker and north of 15th Avenue (Bonson)' - From RA to R-2-3.7-SR Planning Commission recommended denial. Minutes'of the Planning Commission meeting and staff notes were previously distributed to Council members. Jim Saul, planner, displayed a map and reviewed development of the area, this five acres being the only portion which does not have final approval of planned unit develo~ment for either medium or low density. He said the Commission recommended denial primarily because it felt a definite ~ommitment to the neighborhood .to .maintain a low density development on this property and because of lack of services to support a medium density development, such as schools, parks, etc. Also, there was reluctance on the part of.both staff and the Commission to make any changes to R-2 in this area until something definite is established with regard to the Amazon Parkway West. He noted the Commission previously recommended denial of R-2 zoning because of sur- rounding single-family development which was upheld by the.Council. The same con- siderations apply on this proposal for a more limited R-2 (60 units instead of 80 units) - previous commitment concerning low density and lack of services. e Public hearing was opened. Herman Hendershott, attorney, said he was instructed to request the Council to table the rezoning request until a report is received on the Amazon Parkway West. Assistant Manager suggested that unless there was some overwhelming reason for tabling the (:'~e."-",,,~,_. " quest, the matter should be disposed of, since the same amount of staff work would --- be involved if the issue were brought back at a later time. Mr. Hendershott denied 2.'=4 8/27/73 - 7