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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.O.) 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 Lessar Rezone R Ms. Broussard- Vickers commented the rezoning issue is a difficult decision to make. Ms. Broussard - Vickers added, she asked her self what 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 B1 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 I for the following reasons: the tax benefit to the city, traffic is not a concern and this rezone request allows existing homes a larger distance from their homes to the buildingg_s where as. high density structures like apartments will not provide the distance luxury. Furthermore Ms Broussard - Vi t ckers moved to recommend to h e Council to rezone the nerty with consideration of the above- mentioned items. And with consideration of all a i neering it-. to lip• • t- . r: dn. edte •ftt- .r.•- t . r.ir -I - .n,-• - . ion Broussard- Vickers ave- Welk LaMo nay. Motion carried. 4