City Staff initially received feedback regarding the proposed change from B-2 Highway Business to R-2 Residential (PID: 283225340002). The idea behind re-zoning this parcel to R-2 Residential was to allow a religious institution as a conditional use (something not permitted under the B-2 Highway Business District), as well as providing for additional residential units to support the commercial area. Participants of the Future Land Use Map creation reviewed the amount of vacant area already guided for commercial use and attempted to provide for a comprehensive land use analysis that addressed some market reality. After discussion with the Property Owner, the Planning Commission recommended that this zoning amendment be removed from this first phase for future consideration. The City will need to consider the City’s system statement and ensure that adequate areas are guided for anticipated residential uses as well as the market reality of the amount of areas guided for commercial use. If it is the City’s desire to allow this parcel to remain B-2 Business, the property owner should submit an application for Comprehensive Plan Amendment to be reviewed.  In addition, a property owner affected by a proposing zoning amendment from R-1 Residential (Rural Preserve) to B-1 General Business expressed concern over tax implications.  The Planning Commission also recommended removing this amendment from this first phase for future consideration.  These two areas have been removed from the map and are not part of tonight's proposal at this time.

 

There were numerous questions regarding tax implications of these proposed amendments.  Staff contacted the Anoka County Assessor for general feedback, which is attached for the City Council's review.