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#R 06-001 P&Z 9/21/06 Page 4 of 5 accommodate the water and sanitary sewer needs of the property development. The storm water drainage issue will be reviewed with the site development plan. Development Strategy - One of the tenets of the Comprehensive Plan is to encourage new construction of vacant properties. It is also important that the City consider action to attract new developments using an effective development process. One way this may be achieved is by encouraging in- fill development within existing infrastructure service areas. Here, it is noted that the property may no longer be able to be used for commercial use due to site constraints mentioned above. A residence, business or combination of the two on the property, as allowed in the Main Street District, will be an appropriate use. The best use review option by the applicant reveals that the subject site would be better served by the proposed rezone, which would blend into an existing use of property to the east, west, and south of this tract. In addition, the applicant's existing business is adjacent to this property along East Main Street. Conclusion / Recommendation: Based on the above analysis, staff finds the requested change conforms to the Main Street District zoning and uses of nearby properties and is suitable for the requested change to the Main Street District, allowing mixed use development. Development within the subject tract should not negatively impact the surrounding properties nor harm the value of nearby properties. The zone change should not have a significant impact on traffic conditions in the area and utilities can support future developments. From the information provided by the applicants, the requested zoning would represent the highest and best use of the property. Granting the requested change should not be contrary to the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff finds the requested change is compatible with the zoning and uses of nearby properties and recommends changing the zoning designation of this tract from General Commercial to Main Street. In addition, the Planning and Zoning Commission may choose to extend Main Street zoning to adjoining property on Block 411 for consistency with the district boundaries on the zoning map. Actions available to the Commission are listed below: . Recommend to Council approval of this rezoning request, for lots 1- 9 of block 412 from General Commercial to Main Street District.