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Zonin P. C. Res. No. 1059 Mayor Huntoon declared the Public Hearing open. 277 Deputy City Clerk Veralrud submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no protests or objections had been received. Planning and Building Director Aguilera stated that the applicant, Gaylor W. Singletary, has requested the Local Agency Formation Commission begin annexation proceedings for his property located on the east side of Riverside Avenue, ap- proximately 700 feet south of Agua Mansa Road, in San Bernardino County. The L.A.F.C. has initiated proceedings and the City Council has taken the preliminary steps to annex said property, however, before this parcel can be annexed, the City must designate a proper zoning for the property. Mr. Aguilera continued since the property is in the sphere of influence of the City of Colton, the General Plan had previously designated a land use of Agricultural for the area and due to this designation, Staff and the Planning Commission have agreed with the intent of the General Plan and propose a zoning classification of Agricultural for the property. Mr. Aguilera concluded if Council concurs, Staff would recommend introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1634. NMayor Huntoon asked if anyone present desired to speak on this matter. The applicant, Mr. Gaylor W. Singletary, stated that although he is desirous of being annexed to the City of Colton, he is also interested in retaining the In- dustrial zoning designation that the property now has. Mr. Singletary said this Q land is mainly for industrial use and is surrounded by industrial zoning from both the County of San Bernardino and the City of Rialto. Mr. Singletary stated the proposed Agricultural designation would not benefit his property or that of the adjacent property owners, such as Canale Foods. Mr. Singletary said he under- stands that the City's General Plan indicates an Agricultural zone for that area, however, he felt this should be changed as an Agricultural designation would not benefit anyone in the immediate area, and the land should be for industrial use. Mr. Singletary advised that he has already paid the required fees to the L.A.F.C., which of course could not be refunded at this point, however, he would definitely like to see industrial zoning for that area and his property. Mr. Aguilera then explained that approximately 600 acres of land, south of Agua Mansa Road to the County line, located in the County of San Bernardino, is zoned for industrial use and indicated in the General Plan as industrial; however, ap- proximately one year ago, the new General Plan was adopted and it called for Ag- ricultural zoning for that area. Mr. Aguilera said with the property now being annexed, the City is obligated to zone this property Agricultural to coincide with the General Plan designation for that area. Mr. Aguilera continued that he had explained to Mr. Singletary the way to change the designation would be to file for a General Plan Amendment, which Mr. Singletary has now done. Mr. Aguilera advised that the next General Plan Amendment will be processed in April of this year and will be brought before the City Council for con- sideration and if the Council approves the amendment, the property will be changed to industrial zoning. Mr. Aguilera said that unfortunately it cannot be changed at this point, the annexation proceedings have already been initiated and unless Mr. Singletary wishes to stop the annexation, Staff would recommend the City Council proceed with the prezoning of this property to Agricultural, and then amend it at a later date to industrial. Mr. Aguilera pointed out that when Staff takes a look at the General Plan Amendment applied for by Mr. Singletary, they will also take a look at surrounding areas, as ^- Staff would not want to create an industrial designation within a pocket of agricul- tural, therefore, Staff will be looking at the surrounding areas, all the way up to Agua Mansa Road and south to Riverside Avenue. Mayor Huntoon stated he was familiar with this area, and he could not understand how anyone could place an agricultural designation on this land, it does not seem logical or fair, especially when the City is attempting to get some industry in Colton and help provide jobs. Mr. Aguilera then pointed out that the City could initiate its own review of the project, and in that way it would not be at the expense of the property owners, and Mr. Singletary would be eligible for a refund on his application. Mayor Huntoon said he does feel this is an unfair situation and, at this point, what can the City do. ..1„"--198: