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The neighborhood task force found the following: In order to develop a stable residential neighborhood, the business acres should be limited, controlled, and if possible designated for residential uses, rather than allow the neighborhood to be impacted by changes or intensification of businesses. The task force found that controlling the types and changes in business over time could not be assured. Complicating the issue, as the number and size of the businesses increase, it makes re-investment in the residential area less desirable and it increases customer and delivery traffic through the neighborhood. 2.3 The Neighborhood Task Force seeps support from the Planning Commission and Council to solidify their neighborhood as a "livable neighborhood for the future". The Task Force has proposed changes in the public Infrastructure including road alignments and widths, pathway needs and locations, and other quality of life improvements to the residential neighborhood. The Task Force has also sought proposals from developers for future changes including senior housing . 3:o STAFF COMMENTS & FINDINGS 3.1 In reviewing this request, staff made the following findings: . The City's comprehensive Plan map designates all of the James Addition as Low Density Residential except the city park and the four southeast parcels which are designated as Limited Business. 2. The City's Comprehensive Plan text currently does not specifically address any of these parcels; however, it is the policy of the City to discourage the encroachment of commercial uses into residential neighborhoods and to protect affordable housing and a mix of housing types adaptable to all life styles. The proximity to a neighborhood parr, grocery, jobs, transit, and shopping centers also makes this area valuable for housing purposes. 3. After six months of study and discussion (June- December 1997), the James Addition Task Force recommended changing the City's Comprehensive Plan map designation of four southeast parcels to High Density Residential and rezoning the property from B-'l Limited Business and B-2 Retail Business to a residential Planned Unit [development. The Council, to date, has not supported this. However, the Council has recognized the need for improved site planning and buffering between business and residential uses. 4. The proposed comprehensive plan residential amendments are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). 5. The proposed comprehensive plan amendments will not adversely affect (in fact, may improve!) the public health, safety, or general welfare. PF# 889c- RCA(06/08198) - Page 2 of 13