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the subject property, with many of them containing legal non -conforming residential structures. Although the proposed zone change is consistent with the Land Use Plan, it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which through the Mississippi Connections Plan, requires working with property owners in the development of a master plan prior to rezoning the parcels. A master plan for the area has been developed in partnership with the applicant, but the application being reviewed tonight is not consistent with the master plan. Staff has been working diligently with the applicant to facilitate implementation of the master plan, but requires additional time to finalize negotiations with adjacent property owners. If the negotiations are not resolved, or stall, the obligation of the master plan to work with interested property owners would be met, and the current proposal could be approved. However, that standard has not yet been achieved. Analysis Comprehensive Plan The property has a land use designation of Mississippi Connections (Plan). The Plan states: Proctor and Quinn Avenue area is a relatively small area witb a variety of incompatible land uses including botb residential and beavy industrial. Higbivay 10 improvements will include Proctor Drive intersecting with Higbway 10 via an overpass. Tbir overpass will extend to the north, over the railroad tracks. Thin long elevated road will create a unique opportunity for the property in the area, altering visibility and access. Due to the area's proximity to the train tracks and Highavay 10 traffic, the Plan suggests business park uses and employment centers. Strategies of the Plan are: 1. Wlork with the development community to identi ft and explore market opportunities and the feasibility of redeveloping the area as a wbole. 2. ilork witb interested property owners in the development of a master plan prior to rezoning the parcels. 3. Establisb opportunities to construct community directional signage andgateway signage along Proctor Avenue. As indicated in the Plan, the rezoning of parcels cannot happen without the development of a master plan. Planning Commission Meeting Summary No one spoke for or against the request and staff has not received any comments since the Planning Commission meeting. During the Planning Commission meeting, staff reviewed the master plan and discussed the progress being made towards implementing the plan. The Planning Commission, with the understanding that discussions on implementation of the master plan would continue, unanimously recommended approval of the request. Additional information Since the Planning Commission meeting on April 25, 2017, staff has had discussions with legal counsel regarding the master plan language in the Plan. It has been affirmed, the Plan identifies the need for a master plan prior to rezoning. Based on this information, staff is recommending the zone change request be denied. N:\Public Bodies\Agenda Packets\06-19-2017\Final\7.2a sr.docx