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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2004 zoning in place as this would ensure a professional office type use. Aichinger stated that with a favorable environmental assessment, the satisfaction of the neighborhood, a rezoning of the property to B-3, the project would move forward. Aichinger felt that the next step would be to schedule a public hearing. Blesener pointed out that the Letter of Understanding that the City has with the Watershed states that vehicles would have to be screened from the public right-of--way. Blesener asked where these vehicles would be stored. Aichinger stated that they have four vehicles, one of which is a boat and three are trucks. The boat would be stored indoors and the three trucks would be stored outdoors. Aichinger stated that it will be a challenge to screen the trucks given the property is abutted by street on two sides. Blesener stated that he thinks the Watershed project would be a benefit to the City, but one of his concerns is vehicle screening. Blesener agreed the area is congested and felt it would he nice to have a larger piece of property. Fahey asked why the size of the proposed building has increased from 4,000 square feet to 6,000 square feet. Aichinger indicated that the initial estimate of 4,000 square feet was a mistake on his part since he omitted some essential building components. Jim Novak, Noel Drive, indicated that he would like to see the property remain as open space and always thought that that is what it was. Novak stated that he understands that the Council wants to see something different for the property, but pointed out that the Noel Drive residents live in this area. Fahey stated that everyone wants to preserve as much open space around them as possible. Fahey did not feel there was a good reason to preserve this property as open space. Novak asked if the Watershed's development of the property would cause it to go on the tax rolls. Fahey replied that it would not. There would be revenue fi'om the sale of the property, but there would be no property taxes collected from the development. Fahey indicated that the City would get the benefit of having the Watershed located in Little Canada. Novak asked how large the lot is. Aichinger replied that the lot is 40,000 square feet and they are proposing a 6,000 square foot building. Aichinger indicated that they would not have on-street parking as part of their development.