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Approved Development Plan is laid out, is that the other three properties can stay as they are right now, and then if at a later date they decide to redevelop their property under the B4 regulations they could, but it would be driven by the property owners not the City. Fernelius added that the City has no plans to redevelop the other three properties, and they can continue their existing uses and are not adversely affected by this rezoning. Schiferl stated that he understands the logic of rezoning 715 and 721 Old Hwy 8. He inquired about adverse affect if 706 and 736 were not rezoned. Fernelius replied that the City is trying to avoid spot zoning and has been advised by the City Attorney that the City should look at the area for its general land use and see how it logically fits together. Schiferl stated that the entire Fourth Avenue is zoned the same, and what would be the harm in keeping those two properties as R1 and just rezoning the two properties on Old Hwy 8. Gundlach replied that the two properties on Fourth Avenue would be regulated by the R1A standards, and if the properties where to redevelop as commercial, all property owners within 350 feet would be notified. Baker inquired if the property owners would have a difficult time blocking a commercial business going in if the area is already zoned B4. Gundlach replied that residential is allowed in the B4 zone and the City can decide with the General Development Plan if that area is to stay residential. th Scott Vaughn, 736 4 Ave, stated that he has a concern that if his property is to be rezoned B4 there will be tax implications for his property. He added that commercial sites on Fourth Avenue would not be consistent within the block. He is also concerned that by adding a new facility on the Marv’s Transmission site will exasperate the parking situations that already occur with the Public Safety Center, the funeral home and the surveyors office. He is afraid that additional traffic will be added into the neighborhood and there have been several accidents at that intersection already. Roger Dalson, lives kitty corner to the funeral home, stated that he does not support the rezoning on Fourth Avenue. He does not want to see commercial sites on the block and does not want to see change, for change sake. A female resident stated the she is confused between the current zoning of B2 and the differences of B4. She stated that commercial properties are not appropriate for the Fourth Avenue and does not understand why the City is rezoning it. Gundlach replied that the B2 zoning is very specific, while the B4 allows for redevelopment. Under B4 standards the Council would be approving a specific plan, where as with the B2 zoning as long as the project meets the B2 regulations they can build and do whatever they wish on the site. The Resident asked what the new TimberCraft plan is for the site. Gundlach provided the proposed site plan and explained how it would fit on the site compared to the current building. The Resident stated it appears that the developer is try to put the largest building possible on the site, which would guarantee more money for the City. Fernelius replied the owner of Marv’s Transmission approached the City to see if it I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2006\07-18-2006.docPage 10 of 13