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Teague reviewed the memo outlining minor revisions to the MX, Mixed Use District recommended by the City Council. or Baker referred to the language, “... adjacent tohaving access to state or federal highways.” Baker stated every property has access to a state or federal highway. Teague responded that was true for most properties. If some roadways were connected off Old Highway 8, they would not have direct access to a state or federal highway. Baker said every lot in New Brighton had access to a highway. Teague responded affirmatively. Baker asked what the Council intended by this revision. Larson answered that, the language “adjacent to” is the key here. Teague said a public hearing would be held at next month’s Planning Commission meeting to consider the ordinance amendments formally. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Elements Teague stated the Task Force has looked at future land use considerations as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Four areas are being suggested for changes. D. L. Beach property, on Long Lake Road The current Comprehensive Plan designates that site for single family residential uses. Mr. Beach would like to expand his operation and has expressed an interest in requesting a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the future land use designation to accommodate the expansion. The Task Force recommended that this site be changed to a community business designation. The Task Force has comments from residents supporting Beach’s business. Baker asked for a definition of “Community Business.” Teague responded Community Business allows for uses that would be allowed in the B-3 zoning district. The Beach site would have to be rezoned to B-3 from the current R-1. Community Business has been defined by the consultant as a business that draws customers from the community as a whole and not just a neighborhood business. Baker asked if the business would be rezoned to B-3 or controlled through a special use permit. Teague responded Beach’s expansion would require a special use permit. Baker stated that, once the City rezones a property to B-3, any B-3 business could go in there without a special use permit. Baker asked if that is what the City really wants. Teague responded that is the question the Commission needs to consider. Zisla asked about the uses in a B-3 district. Teague responded that auto repair and convenience gasoline stations are higher intensity uses that would be allowed. Baker stated he was concerned about rezoning to B-3 without controls. Teague stated the area is a single-family, residential area and B-3 uses may not be compatible. Larson reviewed the zoning history of the Beach site. Baker stated he was concerned that rezoning the site to B-3 is a spot rezoning. Teague stated the rezoning would be necessary for Beach’s expansion plans. Teague stated the City has received some complaints about noise from music and fixing cars late at night. Schopf asked if Beach could to continue to operate, but not expand. Schopf asked if there were alternatives that would allow the expansion. Teague responded negatively. Mr. Beach talked to the City last fall about the expansion. The City told Beach that the City would look at the proposal as part of the Comprehensive Plan. O’Brien asked if the zoning could revert to the original zoning if the use changes. Teague stated the B-3 zoning is the only way to allow Beach’s expansion. The City Attorney would have to decide if such a reversion could be done. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1999\05-18-99.WPD 4