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<br />If the property is rezoned and at some point Johnson Screens informs staff that they <br />would like to expand their current building to the south, the properties can be again <br />rezoned so that the use would be allowed. <br /> <br />The Commission was made aware that staff was contacted by a developer who stated <br />they were negotiating with Johnson Screens to purchase the vacant properties. Mr. <br />Norell has stated to staff that Johnson Screens has no agreement with a developer and the <br />properties are not for sale. <br /> <br />Staff’s recommendation is to rezone the properties to MX, mixed use, from I-2, Heavy <br />Industrial. <br /> <br />The property owner, Bob Norell, introduced himself and asked to retain the I-2 <br />designation of the property, with the recognition if they decided to expand and had to <br />come back and ask to be rezoned from MX to I-2, they would be going against the <br />Comprehensive Plan and question how well received that request would be. He again <br />stated they would like to maintain the I-2 designation at this time. He explained their <br />corporate people are putting together a proposed contract to say the property would retain <br />its I-2 designation until the point of sale. At any time they would be considering selling it <br />would become an MX designation and it could not be sold as I-2 property. <br /> <br />A commissioner asked the question of Mr. Norell if they are negotiating with a <br />developer. Mr. Norell explained they are not. Mr. Norell also explained upon <br />questioning that their preference would be to expand to the north and would not expect <br />this to happen for approximately five years. Commissioners discussed the pros and cons <br />of leaving the designation the same or rezoning to MX and asked pertinent questions of <br />staff. <br /> <br />CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. <br />Moved and seconded to <br />6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried. <br /> <br />Motion by Zisla, seconded by O’Brien, to approve the staff’s recommendation and <br />WAIVE THE READING AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY <br />COUNCIL OF R01-4, REZONING THE THREE VACANT LOTS OWNED BY <br />JOHNSON SCREENS FROM I-2, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL TO MX, MIXED USE. <br /> <br />For the public record, the Planning Commission is supportive of efforts to work with <br />Johnson Screens on expansion possibilities. <br /> <br />4 Ayes, 2 Nays, Motion Carried. <br /> <br />Per Chairman Baker, the minutes reflect that Commissioner O’Brien has excused himself <br />from the meeting. <br /> <br /> <br />