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MIN uTEs CI'T'Y COUNCIL D>JC);MB>/.R 19, 2001 addition to retail shops on the north side of Little Canada Road. The focus for north of Little Canada Road has now changed to primarily office. The Administrator pointed out that an office concept can meet the requirements of the Redevelopment Guide because office space does not require parking abutting the street. Retail space wants parking that immediately accesses the front of the building. Scalze pointed out the recommendation of the Planning Commission for dressing up both the north and south sides of the proposed retail shops. The Planner agreed that a much betterjob could be done with the south side of the building. Montow~ felt that the front could be dressed up as well Montour indicated that if the Council agrees that parking should be allowed between the building and Rice Street, the other issue is what will the building look like. Montour stated that what he has seen so tar is not acceptable to him. Montour agreed with the recommendation of the Planning Commission for making individual storefronts and varying roollines. Montour stated that he was looking fora "main sheet" appearance. Fahey stated that the strip mall concept was objectionable to him. LaValle suggested a freestanding store for Snyders without the attached strip mall. Grootwassink felt this was a waste of land and was not sure it would work economically. Fahey pointed out that this is the tirst time the City has reviewed this concept. Ile suggested that the front line parking was not a deal breaker, and the issue was the type of building. I<nowlau asked what additional requirements are imposed in this area versus the at~ea where the Goodyear project was developed. The City Planner indicated that more brick is required in the redevelopment area. Knowlan suggested that they try to rework the concept to see if they can come up with something closer to what the City is looking for. Fahey suggested that, if necessary, a workshop meeting can be called to review concepts with the developer. The City Adminisd~ator reported that this proposal was presented to the Council as a concept given it is a major deviation from the Developrent Guide. The Administrator indicated that the City would Tike a new freestanding Snyders store in Little Canada, and suggested that perhaps there is away to make the project work for both the developer and the City. CUP PLANNED Pahey opened the Public 1 fearing to review the Conditional Use Permit UNIT PUD as well as Concept Stage and Development Stage PUD in order to DEVELOPMENT- allow the construction of fourteen (14) office/condominium units on property s