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zoning File ^2158 August 2, 1996 Page 7 Staff Recommendation 1 . It would be most appropriate from a long-range planning perspective to comprehensively study zoning and land use in the Navarre area, before arbitrarily rezoning a parcel at the request of a developer. Analysis of the current situation and future needs of this part of Orono might then result in a more informed decision on whether zoning changes are prudent aiid desirable. 2. Since such a study has not been initiated by Council, and given the applicant ’s intent to move quickly forward to the August 26 Council meeting for final action on this rezoning application. Planning Commission is requested to make a recommendation to council as to whether the requested rezoning is appropriate, or if not, then under what circumstances or conditions it might be appropriate, if any. As a minimum, consideration should be given to whether there is a need for additional commercial land in Navarre, as well as the impacts of commercial expansion on the adjacent neighborhood. Is this additional commercial land needed to provide for the various uses which might be beneficial to the Navarre area, or can these uses be accomodated by the redevelopment or re-use of existing commercially-zoned property? Or is this land needed for additional residential use? Options For Action 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Recommend approval for rezoning to B-5. Recommend approval subject to specific conditions or circumstances. Conditions might include: a) That the B-5 standards be amended to add or delete specific permitted or conditional uses. b) That conceptual approval only should be granted by Council until a comprehensive zoning study of Navarre has been completed. Recommend that the rezoning request be denied. Please identify specific reasons. Table for further information. Identify specific additional information required. Other