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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes May 2, 2006 Mr. Larson stated that this does not have any bearing on what the property owner can or cannot do. Bryce Wysloski, 1688 Heritage Street, asked if Chair Hanson was referring to his property and whether this ordinance change was only referring to new buildings. Mr. Larson stated that the ordinance does not impact existing structures only new structures. Commissioner Klennert Hunt stated that this ordinance will apply to the entire community and not just the redevelopment plan area. Motion by Commissioner Klennert Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Pannell to close the public hearing. All present in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Hanson stated that he would like to have discussion on the first item from tonight's public hearing. He stated that he understands this effects a number of individuals but he believes this will help revitalize Centerville and feels the City needs to do something to work towards getting a downtown area. He stated that there has been a lot of research and planning to put this plan together. Commissioner Woods stated that he has been a part of the process in putting together a master plan for the downtown area. He stated that right now we are a community of homes and he feels it would be nice to have a community with a presence other than residential. He stated that he sees a commercial presence bringing in convenience and a tax base, but also a downtown as a gathering place. He stated that he grew up in a small town in rural Wisconsin and likes the comfortable feeling of knowing the shop owners and people in the community. He stated that a downtown brings a community that is circled around itself. Commissioner Klennert Hunt asked questions about some of the outlying parcels of the master plan which are not directly part of redevelopment but encompassed with the rezoning. Mr. Larson stated that some of the parcels do not need to be included, but were included as a way of squaring up the area in a logical sense. Commissioner Klennert Hunt stated that she is concerned that the City is "biting off more than it can chew". She stated that she understands many of the concerns expressed during the public hearing and was unaware that residents would not be able to build any accessory structures as part of the rezoning process. She stated that she is concerned that, in the outlying areas, such as Ms. Brilowski's property, the City is messing a little too much with people's lives. She understands that the boundaries made sense, but many of these structures are older homes that the residents need to do something, such as adding on or building accessory structures, to make them workable. She stated that she feels Page 10 of 14