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When considering a rezoning request, the Planning Commission and City Council are acting in a legislative capacity, meaning they may choose to allowthe change or not, based solely on whether or not the proposed changeseems to be a good thing for the city’s overall development plan. Rezoning If the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved, the consideration of the rezoning request must be done with the Planning Commission andCity Council acting in a quasi- judicial role. In rough terms, if the CompPlan is changed to Public/Semi Public guidance for this property, thecity wouldlikely be compelled to approve a rezoning request. The applicant has requested that the rezoning immediately follow the acceptance of this Comp Plan Amendment. Current Zoning Thecurrent zoning of the property as M-2 Mixed Use Neighborhood allows for the construction of a public buildingunder a Planned Unit Development (PUD). While the city may have the prerogativeto deny the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, the fact that a proposedpublic building is allowed in theMixed Use Zoning District may render that point moot. It’s likely that if an application to develop the property with a schoolbuilding came forward, thecity wouldneed to allow it under the current code. However, leaving the zoning as-is may lead to a building which straddles a property line andresides in two separatezoning districts, makingfor a messy set of rules to govern the property. Conclusions and Recommendations Clearly, ensuring there is an elementary school in Centerville for the foreseeable future is an important part of maintaining the city’s small town feel. Proximity to good schools is always a top reason people site when asked why they chose to live someplace.With that in mindthe city should becommitted to the success of the elementary school and doing what it can to be certain that the current site can meetfuture needs. Staff is recommendingapproval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application with thefollowing Findings: 1.Thesite is currently guided for Central Business District/Mixed Use and zoned for M-2 Mixed Use Neighborhood. 2.Public Buildings are an allowed in the current zoning district and the proposed zoning district. 3.Guiding the land for Public/Semi Public in the City’s Comprehensive Plan is a more transparent way to plan for the future expansion of the school.