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Memo to Mayor and City Council/W 98-4 May 18, 1998 Page 2 • natural features/wetlands • adjacent land uses • highway visibility and access Rezoning to Business Park In previous meetings there has been some discussion on whether the appropriate zoning for the selected industrial sites should be BP (Business Park) or I1 (Light Industrial). Staff believes this corridor will lend itself better to the business park standards, given its proximity to some of the highway corridors and the configuration of the land as it will allow for larger sites for development. The Economic Development Authority has discussed the business park and light industrial zoning standards at their two previous meetings. The Economic Development Authority has recommended business park as the appropriate zoning for the areas identified along the new East Elk River corridor. Attached Memos to the Planning Commission Attached to this report are two memos to the Planning Commission discussing further the rezoning request and analysis that has gone along with that application. Please refer to those memos for additional information. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission discussed how this area may ultimately be developed and the likely access to serve the industrial area. Although the transportation system for this area has not been finalized the Commission has expressed a concern about access and the impact on the residential immediately to the west. Staff will continue to study this area to come up with the best solution given the existing constraints. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning to BP (Business Park) by a 6-1 vote. Recommendation It is recommended the City Council approve Ordinance No. 98-_, rezoning approximately 45 acres from R1c (Single Family Residential) to BP (Business Park) based on the following findings: f.\ahrdoc\counci1\zc98-4x.doc