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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2000 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) Morelan, Scalze, Fahey, LaValle, Pedersen. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CONCEPT Frank Frattalone, Frattalone Excavating, appeared before the Council PUD PLAN - and presented a concept PUD plan for the property he owns just south FRATTALONE of Blacktern Pond. Frattalone pointed out that approximately one to two years ago he purchased this property from the St. Paul Water Department. At that time, the property was rezoned from B-3 to PUD with an I-I underlying zoning. At that time, the Council indicated that they wanted to see the property develop with a nice building. Frattalone reported he has had the property listed for sale with two different realtors, has had some interest expressed in it, but no serious offers. Frattalone further indicated that his business is outgrowing his site in Ryan Industrial Park. He has looked at land owned by Comfort Bus adjacent to his current site, with the possibility of Comfort Bus building on the Water Department site. However, this has not worked out; and as a result, he is proposing to develop the property for his business. Frattalone presented concept development plans for the site pointing out that he is proposing a 25,000 square foot shop building, a 3,000 square foot shop, and two future additions. He is also proposing a 12,000 to 15,000 square foot office building. Frattalone presented the Council with pictures of some brick buildings that he indicated are similar to the type of construction he is proposing for his office building. Frattalone also indicated that he is proposing to purchase the Pioneer Cabinet property and relocate his paving company on that site within the next 1 to 2 years. Frattalone reported that when the concept was presented to the Planning Commission, some concerns were expressed with regard to outdoor storage. He presented pictures of the area from various angles to show the limited visibility of the property. Frattalone indicated that there is a 100-foot strip of land between his property and Spruce Street that is owned by the St. Paul Water Department. Frattalone indicated that he is negotiating for to lease this space for employee parking. Frattalone reported that the shop building he is proposing to construct would be apre-stressed concrete building. He showed the Council samples of the various facade treatments that could be used on the outside of the building.