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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 23,2015 Page 28 In talking about subarea 4, Councilmember Willmus echoed the comments of his colleagues, and in Councilmember Laliberte's earlier suggestion to consider a re- vitalization program for existing buildings expressed his openness to doing so. Councilmember Willmus noted that one thing seen that didn't come forward for this subarea from the planning survey respondents was their acceptance of some lighter industrial uses in the Twin Lakes area. If that can be accomplished in a manner consistent with the expectations of the neighborhood, Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of looking into that. Mayor Roe noted that the neighborhood petition was specific to their desire to re- zone to medium density residential (MDR); and based on that zoning such a des- ignation would preclude a medical clinic, daycare or other similar use. Mayor Roe suggested rezoning should include consideration to allow uses such as those versus only uses currently allowed in MDR designated zoning areas. Councilmember Willmus noted that there was no action taken on the petitions yet in whether or not to rezone from HDR to CMU. Mayor Roe recognized that, but wanted to clarify the limitations on uses for MDR versus HDR zoning. Councilmember Laliberte agreed that he intent was in agreement with considering such uses. Councilmember Etten opined that, whether expanding CMU designations or hav- ing a PUD process for some uses through expanding it, HDR beyond luxury apartments appeared to be undesirable. Councilmember Etten noted the money expended by the Vogel Company in their building purchase in that zone, and sug- gested if they had a sense of permanence, it would give them and other landown- ers the assurance that the City Council was behind them, at which time things would move in the desired direction for all. When discussing building upgrades, Councilmember McGehee opined that other uses (e.g. hair salons, coffee shops, small restaurants, etc.) would fit into that type of format and meet community desires as well (e.g. example along County Road B-2). Mayor Roe asked staff for a clarification of the previous rezoning of the Twin Lakes area as CMU. Mr. Bilotta responded that the process had been reviewed and approved for rec- ommendation by the Planning Commission and subsequently tabled by the City Council to a date uncertain.