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- between low density and commercial areas no longer existed. He said the adjacent property was designated commercial, and the plan diagram was specific about indicating a triangle of residential land following the right-of-way. He said the change would square up the configuration of commercial land for a better development pattern. He said the total amount of commercial land on the south side of Be1tline was about 17 acres, and an access request was pending, approval of which he said was expected to help development of the property and traffic congestion at the Gateway intersection. He also said no extension of Colonial Drive was anticipated, and the eastern portion of the property was expected to remain residential. He said City services were adjacent on the west. Mr. Taylor concluded by saying he thought approval would be consistent with the policies in the plan because of the change in ownership. No additional testimony was offered, and Ms. Larson closed the public hearing on item B-14. Responding to a question from Mr. Gorman, Mr. Gordon said the community com- mercial designation was being sought in order to make the area commercial designation consistent with adjacent areas and site-specific landmarks in the vicinity. Index No~ 8-15 North Gateway Commercial (Cockerline) Mr. Gordon presented the staff report, describing changes that had been made to the request and noting the letter included as part of the record. . Springfield Planner Rob Lilley distributed a staff analysis of the amended request from the property owner. He said the staff report and proposal in MPC Report, volume 1, was no longer applicable, adding that it had been used as the basis of the three planning commission recommendations. Ms. Larson opened the public hearing on diagram amendment 8-15. George McGlasson, representing the Ramsey Waite Company in Glenwood, spoke in favor of the request. He said he had no financial interest in the proposal, but was interested in economic development. He noted that the railroad industry was being curtailed, and the trucking industry was growing in response. He said the location near a freeway was well-suited for a trucking business, and he urged officials to approve the request based on the need for additional businesses in the area. Henry Sta1ick, International Way, representing Stalick Trucks, spoke in favor of the request. He said he owned the land adjacent to Mr. Cocker1ine's and wished to provide information to help with decisions about the future development of a portion of the Gateway Light Industrial Park owned by Mr. Cockerline. Mr. Stalick said he favored approval of the rezoning of the 7.6 acres, and added that he thought the entire property as shown on map 17-03-15--1100 should be considered for future development for the truck transportation industry. He said his only interest was in encouraging devel- opment of adjoining property in a manner best suited for the area, and he . believed trucking was a compatible use for present and future businesses in MINUTES~-Joint Public Hearing--Metro Plan Amendments December 3, 1985 Page 14