08-18-2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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Councilman Greer was in the audience and stated that we have a developer willing to extend utilities, it increases tax base and Pequot needs to grow. A motion was made by John Derksen, seconded by Tom Adams, to recommend Parcel 290104100BB0009 be rezoned to Urban Residential, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The parcel is within walking distance. 2. The parcel abuts the Downtown Mixed Use zone. 3. Public water and sewer on southern boundary. 4. Present ownership remains unchanged. 5. No conflicts between land uses. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by John Derksen,to recommend Parcel 290104100BA0009 be rezoned to Transition Residential, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. 1. The rezoning to Transition Residential is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. 2. The properties to the west, a property to the south, and a property to the east all have been rezoned to Transition Residential. Several properties to the east that have been proposed to be rezoned to Transition Residential, as well, but have chosen to have a later separate public hearing. The subject property is partly adjacent to a property to the north that has been rezoned to Agriculture. 3. Rezoning the property to Transition Residential would not constitute spot zoning. Rezoning to Urban Residential also would not constitute spot zoning. 4. The Transition Residential zone is compatible with the surrounding zones and serves as a buffer between the more intense Downtown Mixed Use zone to the south and the Agriculture zone to the north. 5. Rezoning to Urban Residential would not be compatible with the Agriculture zone to the north. 6. The areas of the two properties meet the minimum buildable area of five (5) acres for the Transition Residential zone, being 9 and 16.5 acres. These properties also meet the minimum lot area and dimension requirements for the Urban Residential zone. 7. This property is not currently served by City sewer and water services, but utilities could be extended to this property from the end point at County Road 112 and Grove Street. Mr. Qualley stated that the Ordinance does not say Urban Residential cannot abut Agriculture zone. Mr. Marohn stated that it was the intent that Urban Residential would not abut the Agriculture zone. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Habein: Aye; Mr. Williams: Aye; Mr. Adams: Nay; Mr. Hallan: Aye; Mr. Pederson: Nay; Mr. Derksen: Aye. Motion carried. 4—2. Planning Commission 6 August 18, 2005