October 27, 1994 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes October 27, 1994 Page 4 Chair Minton requested that staff prepare a map of the area, showing more detail of the unrestricted and developable property. Steve Ach stated that his staff could also prepare some concepts for land use in the area. Steve Ach explained the difference between commercial uses within a business park and traditional highway commercial land uses. The City's C3 commercial district offers a wider range of retail -type activity as well as quasi -industrial uses such as retail sales, auto sales, RV's, truck terminals; much more intense uses. He stated that the business park has the commercial element which is geared toward service -retail, convenience, gas stations, small retail shops; uses that would complement the business park and surrounding residential. He stated that there is a 20,000 square foot limit for buildings in the business park. Also, he noted that a sit-down restaurant would be a permitted use in the business park zoning district. Mike Boelter expressed his disappointment with the previously -approved zone change from commercial to residential, which affected his property. Discussion followed regarding the desirability of various uses in a neighborhood commercial district. Sarah Hartman questioned if the new street would be named Joplin when it crosses Highway 10. She also questioned why their street was named Macon Street. Steve Ach explained that streets are named based on the street grid system. Joe Bickman, 18707 Highway 10 West, owner of 20 acres, questioned whether or not the City is planning to build a liquor store in the West Highway 10 area. Hank Duitsman stated that the Council has discussed the possibility. He added that they are more concerned that they may lose the access to the present store, and have authorized the City Administrator to negotiate for property at 193rd Avenue and Highway 169, to relocate the existing liquor store. Hank noted that if they were to consider a western store, they would want it to be at a signalized intersection. Marty Glines stated that he feels there is a need to have at least one more commercial zoning designation so there can be more specific uses within a district. Steve Ach explained that at the present, there are 3 commercial districts, and that 1 could be added and the other 3 could be adjusted establishing a better hierarchy of uses. Mike Heinecke, 18038 Macon Street, questioned whether or not the Council considers the affect on property values when rezoning property. He stated that he felt the area north of Highway 10 under discussion is not large enough to accommodate both commercial and residential. David Raymond stressed his concern that the river be protected and that it be made available for public use. Steve Ach expressed his agreement with Mr. Heinecke's comments; that if the area is cut up into commercial and residential, it increases the chances for land use conflicts.