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Memo to the Planning Commission/ZC 96-18 Page 2 October 22, 1996 conformance with the comprehensive plan. When the rezoning was originally • presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission recommended approval of the rezoning as proposed. However, when the rezoning was presented to the City Council it was denied in a large part because of arguments made by a prospective developer of Waddy Schultz's property. During the course of the Council's deliberation, there was some discussion that there should be some consideration given to rezoning the properties owned by Industrial Hardfacing and George Deschenes. It was noted that the possible realignment of County Roads 12 and 13 would better define a possible industrial area and that these properties would likely be within the boundaries of any future industrial zone. In light of this discussion, the Council directed staff to look into the possibility of rezoning the Industrial Hardfacing and Deschenes properties and present the issue to the Planning Commission. Existing Conditions The approximately 13 acres is currently zoned Rlc (Single Family Residential) with a land use designation of LI (Light Industrial). The surrounding properties are zoned Ric. The land use designation of the properties to the south is light industrial and to the north, east and west is medium density residential. Industrial Hardfacing is a light manufacturing facility and the Deschenes IPproperty contains a single family house. There are wetlands on both the Industrial Hardfacing and Deschenes properties. The wetland on the Industrial Hardfacing property consists of a small pond and shoreline wetland. The Deschenes property has a horseshoe shaped wetland area near County Road 13. The center of the wetland area consists of a small pond. The site is relatively flat with some lowlands associated with the wetlands. Vegetation includes stands of hardwood, areas of brush and volunteer growth. 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. 1111