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Memo to the Mayor and City C cil/ZC 97-3 <br /> October 20, 1997 <br /> Page 4 <br /> • Issues <br /> Traffic <br /> One of the affects of a business park in this location would be an increase in <br /> truck traffic. However, with proper design the traffic generated by this <br /> business park would be directed north towards Highway 10 through an <br /> internal road network. Business park traffic would not exit or enter from <br /> County Road 30 or through Sandpiper Estates. <br /> Compatibility <br /> The uses allowed in the business park district would be compatible with the <br /> existing land uses and the types of uses that are allowed on the adjacent <br /> properties to the north. However, the development of a business park <br /> adjacent to residential will have to include thoughtful design, effective <br /> berming, landscaping and buffering, as well as the implementation of <br /> performance standards to transition from an industrial to residential land <br /> use. It should also be noted that the types of industrial uses allowed in the <br /> business park district are sometimes referred to as "clean industries" such as <br /> research and development facilities, telecommunication operations, light <br /> 411 manufacturing, as well as governmental, business and professional offices. <br /> Crime <br /> Staff spoke with the Police Department regarding the potential for increased <br /> crime in business parks. They indicated that there is not a history of an <br /> increase in criminal activity associated with industrial parks. They also <br /> indicated that business parks can be designed for increased security and ease <br /> of surveillance. <br /> Planning Commission Meeting <br /> The Planning Commission considered this request at their July 22, 1997 <br /> meeting and again at their August 26, 1997 meeting. At the July 22nd <br /> meeting, 6 residents spoke out against the rezoning; they felt that a business <br /> park would not be compatible with the adjacent residential developments, <br /> would increase traffic and increase criminal activity. After listening to <br /> comments from the public, the Commission tabled the item at the request of <br /> the owner of the property under consideration for rezoning. He was unable to <br /> be at the July 22nd meeting and wanted a chance to comment on the <br /> proposed rezoning. <br /> • <br /> f:\shrdoc\planning\scott\zc97-3cc.doc <br />