Planning Commission Minutes 2020 07 16

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 16, 2020 Page 4 of 12 Ritchie says that is correct. Rice asks that under the revitalization step plan, if somebody wants to change the use of that area, are they required to rezone? Ritchie says that is correct. Rice asks that if that requirement were not in place, would this use fit into the current zoning. Ritchie says that is correct. Rice mentions that looking at the four criteria, the commissioners only need to have one criteria fit and staff has eliminated the third and fourth criteria. He says his problem with the first criteria is word “and.” It is stated in the conjunctive. It says, “The land to be rezoned was zoned in error and as presently zoned is inconsistent with the policies and goals of the city’s comprehensive plan.” He is having a hard time understanding how criteria one applies. Zuccaro confirms that it does say “and.” Rice mentions that criteria two does apply though. Ritchie mentions that the commissioners could lean on criteria two for their approval. Applicant Presentation: Mike Swisher, general contractor and property manager for the building owner Swisher says he has no presentation to present to the commissioners and has no further comment. Commissioner Questions of Applicant: None is heard. Public Comment: None is heard. Closing Statement by Staff: Ritchie reminds the commissioners that staff is recommending approval for this proposal. Closing Statement by Applicant: None is heard. Discussion by Commissioners: Howe mentions that he knows that there will be six retail marijuana shops in the city but he is concerned about their proximity to schools. He asks the commissioners how they feel about this location and its proximity to the schools.