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• • Minutes - Planing and Zoning Commission November 7, 1985 Page 2 asked if anyone had any other questions. Chairman Wilson asked if there was anyone else th~ishing to speak in favor of this rezoning. No one did. He then asked if there was any public input in opposition to the rezoning. After no one had any input, Chairman Wilson asked N1r. Paulissen, Chief Building Official, to summarize their thoughts one more time. Mr. Paulissen only had a couple of points to bring out; the fact that this would have a significant impact on the Comprehensive Plan and on the ability of surrounding property to develop as residential if a commercial use were allowed. Heavy equipment under the current ordinance, anything treater than a small backhoe is prohibited in a commercial zone at this point and time. Heavy equipment is not a use that is allowed within the parameters of a commercial zone. Mr. Paulissen indicated that much work has gone into the Comprehensive Plan and the board has indicated to staff that we should base our analysis on that plan. Considering all the facts, staff recommendation was to . deny this request. There were several comments made by Mr. Boyle and Mr. Ed Murphree. Mr. Bobby Blackwell was concerned about Spot Zoning. Chairman Wilson entertained a motion to deny the request of H. Wayne Taylor. Motion passed with no opposition. Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong explained the process from this point for the petitioners. He indicated that there would be a public hearing before the City Council. Item 2 was to Consider the request of Bill Hartman to rezone 3.82 acres of the Enoch Brinson Survey from commercial to industrial. Chairman Wilson recognized Staff to make their recommendation. Mr. Paulissen came forth and explained the request. Indicated that under the new ordinance this area is proposed to be light industrial. Under the current ordinance it must be zoned industrial to allow this use. ~dhen compared with the Comprehensive Plan,