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May 22, 2007 PC workshop, the Commission directed staff to expand the definitions, to better reflect tie use and placed various "recreation" uses in the C-1 and C-3 zoning districts. June 12, 2007 PC meeting, after holding a second public hearing, the Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval June 18, 2007 CC Meeting, the City Council reviewed the draft provisions, and directed staff to develop an ordinance. The Council was clear in its direction that certain areas of the City should be preserved for true industrial uses, including industrial and business park areas. At the request of the City Council a second notice was published in the Star News and a special mailing was sent to those that submitted their address to staff after the last meeting. A mailing was sent to Pat Briggs, Pamela Sitts, and Julie Schoen on June 26`''. Attachments CC April 10, 2006 minute excerpt CC May 8, 2006 minute excerpt PC May 8, 2007 minutes Letter to Briggs RE building permit March 27, 2007 Letter to Pitts RE CUP application May 31, 2007 Ordinance Overview/ Analysis Of the existing definitions, a dance studio/ gymnastics facility best fits as Commercial Recreation. However, Commercial Recreation could be applied to a wide range of uses, many of which may not be appropriate in .all districts. Commercial Recreation (driving ranges, soccer complexes, volleyball leagues, etc) is currently permitted in the C-1, C-3, and unplatted I-1 and I-2 zoning districts. During their meetings in May, and on June 12''', the Planning Commission discussed the appropriateness of these uses, and after breaking down Commercial Recreation into three categories, delegated them to zones they felt most appropriate, based on access needs, intensity of use and adjacent uses, and building needs. After much discussion, the Planning Commission is recommending three new definitions, and amending a fourth. The Commission also recommends allowing certain "entertainment" uses in the Commercial zoning districts, but preserve the industrial for industrial uses. There was concern that larger entertainment uses shift the character of the district and development from its intended use. In considering a dance studio as a Vocation, technical, or trade school, staff recognizes that learning does occur at the facility the site, however felt this is inherentlyT different from a reasonable understanding of such schools; a vocational school is generally known for hands on training ui classrooms and laboratories and work is completed toward a degree or certificate of marketable skills. It is expected that a number of dancers from and the owner of PS Dance will be in attendance. PS Dance desires to relocate their business to a building owned by Pat Briggs in the Business Park zoning district. The underlying land use for his building is Industrial. The ordinance as drafted