PC Minutes 4/21/14 DRAFT

ITEM NO. 1         RSO TO CN1; .126 ACRE; 512-514 LOCUST ST (DRG)

Z-14-00056: Consider a request to rezone approximately .126 acre from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) District to CN1 (Inner Neighborhood Commercial) District, located at 512-514 Locust St. Submitted by Quentin Cole, property owner of record. Initiated by City Commission on 3/25/14.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Mr. David Guntert presented the item.

APPLICANT PRESENTATION

Mr. Nate Paradis, real estate agent representing Quentin Cole, agreed with staff report and was present for questioning.

PUBLIC HEARING

No public comment.

COMMISSION DISCUSSION

Commissioner Josserand asked if the applicant talked to the property owner to the east and if they had any objections.

Mr. Paradis said he contacted property owners within a 250’ radius and did not hear back from anyone.

Commissioner Josserand asked if this was the original parcel as sold.

Mr. Guntert said these lots were part of a subdivision that dated back to 1869 that were platted as 25’ wide and 110’ depth with a 20’ alley.

Commissioner von Achen asked if a non-profit community based market and café meant it would be a member owned market, similar to The Community Mercantile.

Mr. Paradis said there were several different business models being looked at and that it was still to be determined. He said some of the concepts would involve membership or cooperative work for credit.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Commissioner von Achen, seconded by Commissioner Struckhoff, to approve the request to rezone approximately 5,500 SF, from RSO (Single-Dwelling Residential-Office) District to CN1 (Inner Neighborhood Commercial) District based on the findings presented in the staff report and forwarding it to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval.

Commissioner Liese asked if the terminology non-profit community based market would restrict its use in the future.

Mr. Guntert said it was what the applicant had stated as their intention for their property. He said it would be zoned CN1 which would limit it to the uses permitted in that zoning category. 

Mr. McCullough said there would be no PD overlay or conditional zoning.

Commissioner Rasmussen asked if the residential uses could continue.

Mr. Guntert said that was correct.

          Unanimously approved 10-0.