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- Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, May 6, 1987 Page 3 . REZONING (CONT'D) Planner advised that there is a 2-acre parcel between the Emerald Inn and Northwoods that has been reserved by the owner for retail development (on Red Fox Road). He noted that the owner proposes a restaurant for the site which would require a SUP. Acting Chair Petersen asked for comments from the floor in favor of or opposed to the requested rezoning. There was no response form the floor. The Public hearing was closed at 8:45 p.m. There was discussion relative to permitted uses in both 1-2 and B-2 districts, increased traffic on Lexington Avenue and the need for retail development. Sikora advised that the demand for space within Shannon Square has prompted the rezoning request. Planner Miller stated that although he has some concern about increasing the "strip commercial" appearance along Lexington Ave, the requested rezoning is generally acceptable for the following reasons: 1. The retail/service uses will not adversely affect the operation and safety of Lexington Ave. more than uses permitted under current zoning. 2. Use permitted by right in the B-2 district would not be incompatible . with other development along Lexington Ave. 3. The site is proximate to established B-2 uses at Red Fox Rd. and Lexington. 4. The least desirable B-2 uses can be controlled through the SUP process. Moved by Babcook, seconded by Thorn, that Commisison recommend to Council approval of the Rezoning of the parcel at Lexington Avenue north of Grey Fox Road from 1-2 to B-2, Case No. 87-14, C.G. Rein Company, based on the fact that there appears to be a demand for retail/service oriented use of land in this area and the rezoning would not be incompatible or out of character with other development along Lexington Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) CASE NO. 87-10; Planner Miller reviewed the request for a front setback FRONT SETBACK VAR. Variance for a house addition at 1305 Tiller Lane. He 1305 TILLER LANE noted that the houses along this block of Tiller Lane are at or near the 38.5 foot existing setback of this subject house. The applicant is requesting a 5.5 foot variance, therefore, the setback of the southeast corner of the house, as well as the new garage/family room wing would be 34.5 feet. Miller explained that variances have sometimes been approved based on the position of the existing house or for the constraints of its floor plan. However, considering the uniformity of this block, granting a variance might establish a new setback line by precident. .