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Memo to Planning Commission Page 2 ZC 96-6 February 27, 1996 • The surrounding land uses are generally low density residential, vacant land and farmland and the homesteads associated with the farms. There is some higher density residential on the west side of Co. Road 13 along with some multi-family near the intersection of Co. Roads 12 and 13. Land uses in the area under consideration for rezoning are very similar to the surrounding land uses. Farms and vacant land are the two dominant land uses. Single family homes and a light industrial facility are also located in this area. The physical characteristics of the area are diverse. There is a substantial wetland located in the north central portion of the site with several scattered smaller ones surrounding it. The site is relatively flat with lowlands associated with the wetlands and somewhat higher ground in the area surrounding the wetlands. Vegetation includes stands of hardwoods, areas of brush and scrub trees, wetland plants and tillable farmland. Background This area was the subject of discussion by the Steering Committee during the recent Comprehensive Plan update. At their May 4, 1995 meeting, the Steering • Committee recommended the zoning be changed from Rlc (Single Family Residential) to I1 (Light Industrial). This area was also included in the recent revision to the Land Use Map. The land use designation of this area was changed from MR (Medium Density Residential) to LI (Light Industrial). The City initiated this rezoning request so that the zoning would be consistent with the recent change in the land use designation from MR (Medium Density Residential) to LI (Light Industrial). This rezoning request is part of a larger process that the City is undertaking to rezone certain areas so that they are consistent with the recent revisions to the Land Use Map. Evaluation of Request In order to approve a rezoning request there must be a finding that a) the plan was in error when it was adopted, and therefore, should be changed or, b) the times and circumstances have changed since the plan was adopted, and a change is warranted. This rezoning is being considered in order that this area will be consistent with the land use plan. The updated land use plan designated this area as LI (Light Industrial). The proposed rezoning to I1 (light Industrial) is consistent with that • revised land use designation, and therefore, the second finding is met. s:\planning\scott\zc96-6.doc