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JAN 1 `,99" BOOK 6� f'i6L� j"J The purpose statements -for both the CG and CH districts reflect that intent. Those purpose statements, found in Section 911.10(2) of the county's land development regulations, read as follows: o CG, General Commercial District, is intended to provide areas for the development of general retail sales and selected service activities. The CG district is not intended to provide for heavy commercial activities, such as commercial service uses, heavy repair, assembly production nor industrial -uses. ° CH, Heavy Commercial District, is intended to provide areas for establishments engaging in wholesale trade, major repair services and restricted light manufacturing activities. The CH district is further intended to provide support services necessary for the development of commercial and industrial uses allowed within other non- residential zoning districts. Generally, CG districts are more appropriately located where they are easily accessible to the general public. While accessibility should not be justification for creating a stripdevelopment pattern along the entire frontage of major roadways, accessibility should be a consideration in the relative location of various types of commercial zoning designations within an overall commercial node area. Because of the characteristics of CG and CH uses, it is preferable to locate CH uses away from commercial/residential boundaries, because the truck traffic, late night operations, noise, and other impacts can adversely affect residential areas. To reduce truck/automobile conflicts, CG uses should not be located internal to a CH type of development. In this case, 8th Street is a major roadway with a substantial amount of traffic. Converting the subject property to CG zoning would be consistent with the accessibility criterion referenced above. In addition, locating the CG uses along 8th Street with the CH uses to the south achieves the objective of minimizing truck/personal vehicle interaction. Finally, the relationship of CG uses along 8th Street with the CH uses adjacent to the south produces a non -strip development land use pattern. For those reasons, staff supports the request. Conclusion The rezoning is compatible with the surrounding area, consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan, and meets all applicable concurrency criteria. The subject property is located -in an area deemed suitable for commercial uses of various types and has met all applicable criteria. Staff support the subject request. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the analysis performed, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the request to rezone the subject property to CG. 44 M M M