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Zf ng File #2158 August 2, 1996 Page 5 Potential Uses of Site Under Current LR-IC Zoning The site has contained a vacant church building for a number of years, and the current owners, the North Central Conservative Baptist Association, have been attempting to sell the property for some time. Under the LR-IC zoning, single family residential development is the primary permitted use. Because the property is within 200' of a commercial district, it would qualify for duplex use, and with 1.7 acres in a half-acre zone, might accommodate as many as 6 dwelling units in three duplex structures. The other permitted LR-IC uses are 'public owned parks and playgrounds', and 'municipal buildings'. The City has a park on the west side of Shadywood Road near the property, and has no plans at this time to expand or relocate that park. Further, the City has no plan or intent to locate new municipal buildings in Navarre. The location so near one of Lake Minnetonka's busiest intersections makes the southerly portions of the site less than ideal for single family development. Duplex or townhouse type units which might be allowed if the site was rezoned to LR-lC-1, might be a more attractive residential option than single family. Rczoning this site to commercial may eliminate an opportunity for developing additional types of residential housing. B-5 Correct 'Fit' For Proposed Uses Applicants have indicated that the B-S district provides the best "fit" for their proposed uses. Both 'banks' and 'offices' are permitted uses in the B-5 zone as well as certain types of retail businesses, although some retail uses would require a conditional use permit. Related to other zoning districts: The B-1 Retail Sales Business District would permit the bank and retail uses but would require a conditional use permit for office. The B-3 Shopping Center Business District would similarly require a conditional use permit for office, but also requires a minimum lot size of two acres which the property doesn't meet. The B-4 Office and Professional Business District would permit bank and office uses but would not allow the retail uses contemplated by applicant. Staff agrees that for the uses proposed by the applicant, the B-5 district is the best zoning "fit".