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Memo to Planning Commission/OA 00-8 May 22,2001 Page 2 Cargill's 980 acres is currently part of 3 zoning districts,Rla(Single Family Residential),I1 (Light Industrial) and C3 (Highway Commercial). Recommendation Based on the above overview, staff is presenting the following definition for agricultural research: Agricultural Research Facilities: Buildings, laboratories, and other facilities or structures which are used in connection with agricultural research and development, investigation, testing,or experimentation.Such facilities may include,but are not limited to:animal feeding facilities,barns,storage buildings,confinement areas,or other animal housing units;pasture and grazing areas; cropped or tilled fields; grain and feed processing; nursery areas; and agricultural waste management facilities or systems. In order to address the issue of which zoning district is most appropriate for Cargill's property, staff is recommending the creation of a new zoning district, AR (Agricultural Research).The Agricultural Research District would accurately reflect the long range plans for Cargill's property as well as the present and short term use.The actual rezoning and land use plan amendment for Cargill's property is the subject of a separate application initiated by the City. The proposed Agricultural Research District is outlined below: Agricultural Research District • Statement of Purpose: The Agricultural Research District is established for the purpose of preserving and maintaining the use of land for agricultural research. A. Permitted Uses 1. Single Family Dwellings 2. Roadside sales stands—in connection with approved agricultural research facilities 3. Public parks, playgrounds and open space B. Accessory Uses 1. Garages and sheds as accessory to a single family dwelling 2. Public shelters and essential services 3. Private recreational facilities C. Conditional Uses 1. Agricultural research facilities and uses • S:\PLANNING\SCOTT\OA00-8.DOC