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.. temporary cul-de-sac turn around and another for an emergency vehicle access to the north property. In addition, no certificate of occupancy (C. 0.) will be issued until utilities are available to the property. Mr. March commented the Travis family may build on the south property which is 150' off the paved road. Mr. LaMotte questioned Staff if the length of the cul-de-sac is in compliance with city code. Mr. Nyberg commented the road is too long and the Travis' will need to seek a variance approval for the length of the road. Also, the Travis family will seek preliminary plat and the required variance approval during the August 4, meeting. Mr. Nyberg noted Center Villa plans need to move along or the city will need to address the row of tree removal along the north property line. ACTION ITEMS Action on Lessard Rezone Request Ms. Broussard Vickers commented the rezoning issue is a difficult decision to make. Ms. Broussard Vickers added, she asked her selfwhat is the Commissions role; who does the Commission answer to. Moreover, she noted she could not let personal opinions influence the decision. Ms. Broussard Vickers touched upon the desire to observe and address the City's needs as a whole. Likewise, public opinion does not influence the planners decision and she observed the benefits to the city. During the June meeting, citizens voiced a concern about traffic safety concerns. However, the revised plan addresses the traffic concerns. Next, the row of trees on the north property line may be removed and high density housing could be constructed. Again, Mr. Lessard has made provisions for the proper drainage and his plan allows for a berm and additional trees to buffer the commercial property from the residential property. Thus, leaving the row of tress and eliminate high density housing. Ms. Broussard-Vickers commented the commercial business taxes will benefit the entire city. Another reason was the property was taxed as commercial for years, until recently when the zoning was changed to residential. Also, Mr. Lessard has submitted a list of permissible commercial uses, limiting the commercial entities to more desirable businesses next to a residential zone. Overall, to rezone the property from R3 to B 1 Commercial is good for the City as a whole. Chair Welk stated it appears the commercial venture abutted proposed lots in Clearwater Meadows, however, the lots sold. The city would like to pick and choose what goes where but the rezone is the best decision for the whole city. Ms. Broussard Vickers moved to recommend the Council approve the Lessard rezone request from R3 to B 1 for the following reasons: the tax benefit to the city" traffic is not a concer.Q, and this rezone request allows existirlg houses a larger distance from their houses to the builditlgs whereas, high density structures like apartments will not provide the distance luxwy. And water flowage in regards to the Center Street pro.perties will be addressed. the row of trees on the west property line and the proJ)Osed plan addressed the drainq,ge concerns. Furthermore., Ms. Broussard Vickers moved to recommend to the Council to rezone the prQperty with consideration of the above-mentioned items. And with consideration of all engineering items.. (pondin.g on the 4