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e In response to a question by Mr. Hansen, Brian Bauske of the Planning Commission stated that the recommendation for approval of the rezoning application contained site review procedures. In response to another question, Jim Croteau of the Planning Department explained that under both Planned Unit Development and Site Review procedures, the City enters into an agreement with the developer to maintain the property. He stated that in each situation the City looks at its standards for landscaping and for buffering between adjacent properties. CB 2697--An ordinance authorizing rezoning from 1-2 Light-Medium Industrial District to C-2/SR Community Commercial District with Site Review procedures for property located on the southwest corner of Seneca Road and 7th Avenue West. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that findings supporting the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of October 4, 1983, and November 7, 1983, be adopted by reference thereto; that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council; and that enactment be considered at this time. e Mr. Hansen stated that he would reverse his p~evious decision on the issue; he hoped that the boundaries for the C-2 district would be set for future develop- ment. He asked staff to closely review landscaping during the site review process. He stated that he would support the motion. Ms. Smi th stated that she woul d al so support the motion. She fel t that the issue had needed more attention than was previously given and that she now felt more comfortable in supporting the rezoning. Mr. Holmer stated that the discussion had been a useful exercise in defining the boundaries of the commercial node. Roll call vote; the motion for second reading carried unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 2697 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion carried 5:1, Councilors Smith, Holmer, Ball, Hansen and Schue voting aye, and Councilor Obie voting nay; the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19214). Mr. Obie commented that there has been much discussion regarding the parameters of the rezoning application, adding that the council has met with the Planning Commission three times on the issue. He suggested that staff develop a policy statement to address the parameters. He also suggested that the Planning Commission deal with the West 7th Avenue access issue, stating that he felt the primary access to the property shoul d be on Seneca Road. - MINUTES--City Council/Planning Commission January 18, 1984 Page 6