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City Council Minutes April 5, 1982 Page Nine Mr. Plaisted indicated that when the plant is finished, the land will be landscaped, as that is a requirement of the mineral extraction license. Mr. Hinkle indicated that he did not foresee a problem with the rezone request. General discussion was carried on regarding the future plans and uses of the area and the need for sewer and water to service this area. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he felt that there was not enough 1-2 zoning in the City and therefore, was in favor of the rezone request by Mr. Plaisted. Council- man Schuldt indicated that he felt that the zoning should remain as is, as the option of a conditional use was available to permit Mr. Plaisted to continue with his busi- ness. Councilman Toth indicated that the property in the agricultural area is not taxed the same as industrial area and felt that the City does need the tax base. Councilman Schuldt indicated that he was not in favor of the rezone request for the following reasons: 1) It was a spot zoning request, again. 2) It would leave the door wide open for other rezone requests in the A...,l area. 3) The other option of a conditional use would satisfy the need. 4) As the mineral extraction wears out, time will express the need for that area. 5) The industrial zoned areas in the City are not presently filled in, therefore, there is plenty of vacant industrial land yet available. 6) If it is rezoned to 1-2, the City will not have control as to what hap- pens regarding industrial development in the area. 7) If the rezone request is granted, industry will be scattered at each end of the City. 8) The rezoning of the property would be in contrast to the City Council's policy of promoting orderly growth from within the City out. Councilman Engstrom asked what would stop the next person in the A-I area from re- ;z6ning to 1-2 as well. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he felt the Council wants to support businesses and that the City needs the industrial base. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REZONE REQUEST. BY MR. JOHN.PLAISTED FOR HIS PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED A-1 TO AN 1-2 ZONE. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 3..;.2. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT.AND COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM OPPOSED. Councilman Duitsman indicated that he felt the City Council should support current businesses in the community and denial of the rezone request did not provide that support. General discussion was carried on regarding the use of the land, the tax base increases, future use of the land after mineral extraction, and the controls the City may have for the property through a conditional use amendment to the ordinance. Councilman Engstrom indicated that he could see the advantages and disadvantages of the granting of the rezone request. Councilman Engstrom further indicated that he felt there was not enough 1-2 zoning in the City of Elk River but also expressed his concern of opening the door to other rezone requests in other agricultural zoned areas. After much discussion regarding the pros and cons of the rezoning of the specific area, COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE REZONE REQUEST BY MR. PLAISTED. COUNCILMAN.DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3...,1. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT OPPOSED.