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. . . Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 1997 Page 3 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Jerry Smith is requesting a rezoning of property located at 907 Main Street from C2 (Office District) to Cl (Central Commercial)to allow uses such as restaurants, consignment shops, craft shops, and other types of retail sales. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Jerry Smith, applicant and co-owner of the property, explained problems they are experiencing in selling the property due to the current zoning. He felt the zone change is appropriate since the downtown is moving toward service-oriented businesses and small shops. Mr. Smith noted the adjacent property owner to the south has indicated a concern with debris from the site and he is not sure where it is coming from. There being no further public comment, Chair Anderson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sullivan questioned whether the site has adequate on-site and street parking. Steve Ach indicated there may not be enough on-site parking if a restaurant were to occupy the site, but the on-street parking could be utilized. Commissioner Kuester expressed her concern for buffering the site from the neighboring property, and adequate lighting be provided. Mr. Smith stated an existing row of mature lilacs serves as a buffer, and there is a security light on the back of the building. COMMISSIONER SULLIVAN MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 97-_, REZONING PROPERTY AT 907 MAIN STREET FROM C2 (OFFICE DISTRICT) TO Cl (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL)AS REQUESTED BY JERRY SMITH, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. ZC 97-7, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. THE REZONING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAND DESIGNATION OF CB (CENTRAL BUSINESS). 2. THE REZONING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ADJACENT LAND USE DESIGNATION AND ZONING DISTRICTS ON THE NORTH, EAST AND WEST. 3. THE PROPOSED REZONING IS A LOGICAL EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING Cl ZONING DISTRICT TO THE EAST. 4. THE TIMES AND CONDITIONS HAVE CHANGED IN THAT THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN FOR SALE FOR OVER 2 YEARS AND INTERESTED PARTIES HAVE INCLUDED USES THAT ARE ALLOWED IN THE Cl DISTRICT, BUT NOT IN THE C2 DISTRICT. COMMISSIONER MESICH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.