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City Council Minutes August 19, 1985 Page 9 Counci1member Gunkel stated that, because of Dr. Gi1genbach's request, the City has been prompted to look at the property in question and the surrounding area. She noted that the Council determined it would not be spot zoning, given the boundaries in the area are fairly well defined. She questioned that, based on today's trends, whether the area would ever be developed as R-1. She stated that residential property does not appear to be a proper zone for this area and that if the City perceives it as such, why not recognize what the area is and what it can be used for. Counci1member Williams added that he thinks the area does not lend itself to residential development. He stated development along Highway 169 is different than what is occurring on Highway 10 and that the only figure received from the assessor for the City owned parcel was for residential use. He added that he does not agree with the appraisal and does not think the area will be developed as residential. The Building and Zoning Administrator stated that the survey done by the City, in conjunction with the City's consulting planner, stipulated that there is a great deal of vacant commercial property already existing within the City and that at the present time there is not a need for additional commercial property. Mayor Hinkle stated he does not think the City should rezone the property at the present time and added that he does not think it is in the best interest of the City and agrees with the Planning Commission. MAYOR HINKLE MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE FROMR-1B TO C-3B FOR THE PROPERTY ALONG HIGHWAY 169 NORTH OF SCHOOL STREET. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE FOLLOWING VOTED IN FAVOR THEREOF: MAYOR HINKLE AND COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM. THE FOLLOWING VOTED AGAINST: COUNCILMEMBERS GUNKEL AND WILLIAMS. Mayor Hinkle noted that a rezoning request requires a 4/5 vote for approval. 9. Right Turn Only Sign at Jackson Avenue and Railroad Drive The City Administrator noted that several months ago the City Council decided to change Railroad Drive from a one way street to a two way street and that at that time it was decided that the west bound traffic on Railroad Drive can only make a right turn onto Jackson Avenue. He explained that the intersection has become a burden for the Police Department to control as the right turn only sign is continually being ignored. He also pointed out that the Police Depart- ment has received calls from business people asking that left turns be allowed at this intersection. After considering these requests and the fact that the majority of cars are ignoring the sign, the Chief of Police and the Street Superintendent have agreed that it would be best to design the intersection so there is a left turn lane. He added that the Street Superintendent feels that Railroad Drive is wide enough at this location to make the change. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO DIRECT THE STAFF TO CONSTRUCT A LEFT TURN LANE AT THE INTERSECTION OF JACKSON AVENUE AND RAILROAD DRIVE AND TO REMOVE THE RIGHT TURN ONLY SIGN FROM THIS INTERSECTION. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0"