03-13-1974 Planning Commission Meeting

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This used to be the access to Jackson Corners. Since it no Chairman VanNest longer serves this function, and there is an excessive amount of commercial property in Navarre area, it was decided that this property should be rezoned to a residential land use. If our property was rezoned, it would result in a loss of approximately 60% to 70% of the land value. We could con- struct twelve 1/2 acre lots; 6 of which would be along the railroad tracks. The B -4 zone on the south side of Co. Rd. 15 should extend all the way to Carman Avenue. Will the property east of the school complex be part of the study area? Also, the property along Highway 12 should be mapped as a sewered area. Although this is not indicated on the map, this will be a study area. Will the Council compensate those whose land will be back= zoned? Tonka Corporation Ed Laymen Bill Gonyea Chairman VanNest Gary Nelson Will the taxes change since some property is no longer in a Mr. Evhurst commercial zone? Also, I would like to question the need for all the property that is shown zoned for office space. It also seems unfair that all people should have to adhere to the 75' setback requirement from the lake. B -4 (Office district) is a common land use. We have determ- Chairman VanNest ined that the present commercial land in Navarre was exces- sive, and, therefore, a B -4 classification is not unreason- able. Also, variances will be granted to the 75' lakeshore setback requirement. I would like to go on record as being in favor of the proposed John Erdahl zoning change for the theater property in Navarre. The Navarre Community and Commerce Association did support the Cliff Bjork contention that there was excessive commercial property in the Navarre area. The report, however, contended that land should be reclassified tota land use of equal economic value. Have we investigated the possibility of bringing in more indus- David Bye trial uses? More industry would increase the tax base. The Planning Commission has considered including more Indust- Chairman VanNest trial property in the Comprehensive Plan. Expansion of indus- try to the west, however, might not be compatible with the school to the north. We need more industry in Orono because industry provides jobs. Mr. White Industry brings in more people who need more schools, roads, Bill McKnight and parks. Many people are going elsewhere to work when they could be Tonka Corporation provided with employment right here in the community. -7-