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<br />C:\Documents and Settings\jgoepe\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK28\07-18-2006 (2).doc Page 10 of 13 <br />Approved <br />Development Plan is laid out, is that the other three properties can stay as they are right <br />now, and then if at a later date they decide to redevelop their property under the B4 <br />regulations they could, but it would be driven by the property owners not the City. <br />Fernelius added that the City has no plans to redevelop the other three properties, and <br />they can continue their existing uses and are not adversely affected by this rezoning. <br /> <br />Schiferl stated that he understands the logic of rezoning 715 and 721 Old Hwy 8. He <br />inquired about adverse affect if 706 and 736 were not rezoned. Fernelius replied that the <br />City is trying to avoid spot zoning and has been advised by the City Attorney that the <br />City should look at the area for its general land use and see how it logically fits together. <br />Schiferl stated that the entire Fourth Avenue is zoned the same, and what would be the <br />harm in keeping those two properties as R1 and just rezoning the two properties on Old <br />Hwy 8. Gundlach replied that the two properties on Fourth Avenue would be regulated <br />by the R1A standards, and if the properties where to redevelop as commercial, all <br />property owners within 350 feet would be notified. <br /> <br />Baker inquired if the property owners would have a difficult time blocking a commercial <br />business going in if the area is already zoned B4. Gundlach replied that residential is <br />allowed in the B4 zone and the City can decide with the General Development Plan if <br />that area is to stay residential. <br /> <br />Scott Vaughn, 736 4th Ave, stated that he has a concern that if his property is to be <br />rezoned B4 there will be tax implications for his property. He added that commercial <br />sites on Fourth Avenue would not be consistent within the block. He is also concerned <br />that by adding a new facility on the Marv’s Transmission site will exasperate the parking <br />situations that already occur with the Public Safety Center, the funeral home and the <br />surveyors office. He is afraid that additional traffic will be added into the neighborhood <br />and there have been several accidents at that intersection already. <br /> <br />Roger Dalson, lives kitty corner to the funeral home, stated that he does not support the <br />rezoning on Fourth Avenue. He does not want to see commercial sites on the block and <br />does not want to see change, for change sake. <br /> <br />A female resident stated the she is confused between the current zoning of B2 and the <br />differences of B4. She stated that commercial properties are not appropriate for the <br />Fourth Avenue and does not understand why the City is rezoning it. Gundlach replied <br />that the B2 zoning is very specific, while the B4 allows for redevelopment. Under B4 <br />standards the Council would be approving a specific plan, where as with the B2 zoning as <br />long as the project meets the B2 regulations they can build and do whatever they wish on <br />the site. The Resident asked what the new TimberCraft plan is for the site. Gundlach <br />provided the proposed site plan and explained how it would fit on the site compared to <br />the current building. The Resident stated it appears that the developer is try to put the <br />largest building possible on the site, which would guarantee more money for the City. <br />Fernelius replied the owner of Marv’s Transmission approached the City to see if it