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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission June 8, 2010 Comprehensive Plan. Changes related to industrial uses were discussed. It was pointed out that Northern Forest Products was enticed to come using Tax Increment Financing and now the future land use plan would change their property from Industrial to Commercial B-1, making them a legal nonconforming use. After some discussion it was suggested that provision be made for existing industrial uses that are currently conforming to all of the requirements of the Zoning Code, to continue indefinitely as “interim uses” within the B-1 district. Staff will draft proposed code language that would implement this change. The next item discussed was the areas designated for “high density” residential development. It was apparent that if the R-2 zoning was assigned to these sites as suggested by the planner with Bonestroo, it would be possible to develop at a lower than desired density. Staff suggested that a new residential zoning district be developed that would provide that a “Planned Unit Development” should be used to develop the areas designated for “high density” development. That could allow a mix of residential uses, as long as the target density was maintained overall. Staff was directed to develop code language that would implement this concept. 2.Code changes for Downtown Nonconforming uses. P&Z discussed with Council the proposed code changes that would provide some flexibility for homeowners located in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts. The code language developed by P&Z would permit homes to be increased in area by 33 percent of the main-floor area of the home as it existed on January 11, 2006. Also, new or expansion of accessory buildings and decks would not be precluded as long as they meet the standards of the R-2 zoning district. It was noted that Beard Group has approved the changes. Some Council members expressed that the 33% increase was a bit more than they would like to see, but they would live with it. Planning and Zoning will hold a public hearing on the proposed changes at its meeting on July 13. VI. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Wood to approve minutes from May 11, 2010, meetings. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VII. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Wekseth to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Dallas Larson, Administrator Page 2 of 2