2019-2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan

Further, to avoid breaking up large tracts of land, the City may want to consider distinguishing between small lot uses of future industrial park space (2 acres and less) from that of large uses (>2 acres) to insure enough development land is available to support potential future industrial uses. Allowing additional uses/revised uses as discussed in earlier sections of this analysis would should be considered, including aquaculture. Chapter 9 E – Heavy Industrial District General Comments: As with the light industrial district, the City may want to restrict the number of allowed commercial uses in the future. This would encourage those to take place in the General Commercial and Highway Commercial zones. Food processing and value-added ag production as uses should be looked at closely in the E and E1 zoning districts, especially in recognition of Spencer’s infrastructure (water and sewer) capacities. Given Spencer’s proximity to the raw materials, such uses make sense as target industries, but geography, location to residential areas and capacities of both the water and sewer conveyance and treatment facilities may limit future options. We would recommend changes to the Major Food Processing uses that are allowed in this zone. See prior comments. Further, we suggest aquaculture be considered for this zone. Chapter 10 E-1 Heavy Industrial District See previous comments for E-Heavy Industrial District (above) Chapter 10A R – Riverfront District General Comments: The following should be considered for elimination as either permitted or special exception uses as they don’t fit with the opportunity to leverage development of a “place” along the river (including intermingling of trails and open spaces):  Consumer repair  Research services  Communications services The following uses should be added to the Riverfront District as either allowed or special uses:  Custom manufacturing and/or the suggested artisan and maker space uses should be allowed uses under 9-10A-2  Recreational equipment rental – may be best to add to existing use definition for commercial recreation  Outdoor recreation Lastly, consider changes to 9-10A-5 “supplemental development regulations” – may want to eliminate fencing requirements facing the riverfront so as not to obstruct views.

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