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Planning Commission Minutes February 27, 1996 Page 14 . before the Planning Commission and City Council with a proposal for an residential development, which is in direct conflict with the rezoning being proposed. There being no further comment from the public, Chair Dillon closed the public hearing. Chair Dillon asked if Mr. Parranto and Mr. Schulz could petition for a rezoning for a residential use. Peter Beck explained that a land use amendment and rezoning would be needed. Commissioner Minton explained the history of this rezoning request. He also explained the tax relief industrial uses provide as opposed to residential uses. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REZONING FROM R1C (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO 11 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) (AREA #8),BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. THE PROPOSED REZONING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN DESIGNATION OF LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL). 2. THE PROPOSED REZONING IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADJACENT LAND USES AND ZONING. 3. THE PROPOSED REZONING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CONCEPT OF PROVIDING INDUSTRIAL LAND WITHIN THE URBAN SERVICE AREA. . COMMISSIONER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Mr. Parranto stated he would suggest that if the Planning Commission and City Council believe the best use of the property is industrial, the City should buy the property and develop the industrial park, because no one else will be able to pay $600,000 to extend the utilities. Mr. Parranto further stated that unless the City is willing to discuss purchasing the property, they intent to oppose the rezoning in any way they can. Chair Dillon stated that Mr. Parranto has the option of coming back with a land use and rezoning request. Mr. Parranto stated that zone changes tend to become cast in stone. Peter Beck explained the land use has already been changed to industrial and the rezoning request is to bring the use in compliance. Staff report by Scott Harlicker. The City of Elk River is initiating this rezoning for approximately 80 acres, bounded by 1 77th A venue alignment on the north, 173rd Avenue on the south, Burlington Northern Railroad tracks on the west and Tyler Street alignment on the east. The land uses are primarily vacant land and farm land, with two residences located in this area. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning based on the findings in the staff report. . Chair Dillon opened the public hearing.