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Mr. Adams asked what would happen if the parcels were to remain zoned Rural Residential and Hunt Technologies continue to operate as they have been. Mr. Marohn explained the Call Center aspect is an existing, non - conforming use. The parcel to the north has the technology campus which is a legal, non - conforming use. Hunt Technologies is seeking clarity with the rezoning that would allow for expansion. The meter arm could be a consistent use and not an expansion or it would be an expansion that would be prohibited. Mr. Renford explained the meter farm needs to be expanded, away from the existing facility. The north and south parcels were all zoned Light Industrial prior to City -wide rezone. Mr. Hallan stated that the facility to the north is a considerable facility; to rezone it to Rural Residential does not make a lot of sense. The City cannot downzone an existing facility. The north parcel should be zoned something more compatible with the use. Mr. Marohn explained that all parcels, the one to the north and the four on the south, are included in this request. Mr. Pederson stated that since the parcels were zoned Light Industrial and there is direction that we don't downzone, Light Industrial seems to make sense. Spot zoning is not a good thing but this was the pre - existing classification. Light Industrial is the way to go. 1�., Mr. Derksen stated the City needs to correct a mistake. Councilman Nagel stated that he recalls being on site when Paul Hunt's dad proposed the beginning of the enterprise arguing with Sibley Township and the County as the County was prepared to deny the request. The County agreed through testimony from Paul and Lynn Hunt the proposal was almost as much an educational campus as it was a commercial prospect. They planned to establish a high tech center of inquiry and product development setback from the roadway. Hunt Technology is a connection with the future and is a definite plus to the City. He doesn't think this would provoke commercial development along the highway. Mr. Hallan clarified that all four parcels are included in this request. The application only lists one. A motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by Mark Hallan, to recommend the City Council rezone these parcels back to Light Industrial, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The rezoning to Light Industrial is not consistent with Future Land Use Map, which designates the property as Rural Residential. It is consistent with the prior zoning and the City's intent to avoid downzoning properties as part of the comprehensive rezoning process. Minutes 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission August 20, 2009