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Planning Commission Minutes February 24, 1998 Page 8 . C. Land use plan amendment of approximately 40 acres of property lying at the northeast corner of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks and Highway 169 from MR (Medium Density Residential) to LI (Light Industrial) (Area #6). D. Rezoning of the 40 acres described above from R 1 c (Single Family Residential) to BP (Business Park) (Area #6). E. Land use plan amendment of approximately 70 acres of property located along Burlington Northern Railroad tracks between 177th and 173rd, from MR (Medium Density Residential) to LI (Light Industrial) (Area #7). F. Rezoning of the 70 acres described above from R1e (Single Family Residential) to BP (Business Park) (Area #7). G. Rezoning of approximately 45 acres from R1c (Single Family Residential) to BP (Business Park) (Area #3). Steve explained all of the areas being considered for rezoning are located along the new realignment of County Road No. 13 as it extends from the 186th Avenue alignment south to the 173rd Avenue alignment. The rezonings are being brought forward as part of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Steve reviewed the how the Strategic Plan criteria apply to the areas proposed for rezoning. . Paul Steinman, Economic Development Executive Director, indicated the rezonings and land use amendments are city-initiated due to the Strategic Plan for Economic Development, in order to bring the City's industrial property inventory up to an acceptable level of 300 gross acres. Steve Ach added the four areas under consideration tonight total approximately 180 gross acres and 115 acres net, taking out the wetlands. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing for Items 5.4. through 5.10 on the agenda. Daryl Norlund, 381 Line Avenue, (Area #3) expressed his opposition to the business park rezoning for Area #3, stating he felt the residential would be devalued. He questioned if the new roadway has been approved. Steve Ach stated the City Council has approved the roadway alignment and has been officially mapped. The process may begin soon to acquire the necessary right of way. Mr. Norlund expressed concern vehicles will use Line Avenue as a shortcut. Steve Ach indicated this access will likely have to be eliminated. . Jenny Mulvany, Maple Grove, representing Louise Mulvany, (Area #3) questioned why Area #3 cannot be left residential since it is surrounded by residential. She asked what would happen to the residential property owners' taxes if the rezoning is approved. Steve Ach indicated the residential homes would become legal nonconforming uses and would remain unless they were more than 50% destroyed by a natural disaster. Steve suggested the Mulvanys check with the County regarding any impact on their property taxes. He indicated it was his understanding the County based the value and tax classification on the highest and best use of property.