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'1 1987 BOOK 6 7, G � �'. 313 and he did not see the need for.it. Mr. Grimm pointed out that when Mrs. Reeves obtained rezoning to put her office building in this area, the reason for allowing it was that it would be a buffer between the automobile agency and the residential area. He stated that he did not object to Mrs. Reeves' building, and if the rest could be developed like that, he would not object. It was determined that no one else wished to be heard, and the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, to deny the request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to redesignate the subject area to commercial.and also to deny the request for rezoning to CL because of the problems with 6th Avenue and also 16th Place and because the subject property is too small to really take care of the drainage problem. Commissioner Bird asked where that leaves the property as far as future potential is concerned, and Chief Planner Shearer noted that it is currently RM -10, but this would not close the door on professional offices, which staff is considering for the area. Commissioner Bird noted that he generally looks at the property owner's rights and then tries to see what adverse effects they would have. In this case, he felt there is a gray area, and he also had some questions re the difference between limited commercial and professional offices. Commissioner Bird did feel there is more of a demand for commercial retail space than office space. The corridor to the Merrill Barber Bridge is solid commercial on both sides and there is rarely ever a vacancy; 17th St. is an area in transition, and there will be constant requests coming before the Board to utilize this property which he did not feel will ever be used as residential. 24