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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2000 Frattalone pointed out that the Watershed has a concern in that there is no overflow for Blacktern Pond. As part of this development, Frattalone would install the overflow. Kraemer asked for a description of the office building. Frattalone indicated that it would be a brick office building with windows all the way around the building. Montour was concerned that the owners of the townoffices to the north may have concern with the truck traffic that this use would generate on Rice Street. Frattalone pointed out that Rice Street is Highway 49, and he felt that additional truck traffic would be minimal to what is already on Rice Street. Frattalone estimated 100 trucks per day in and out of the site. He pointed out that trucks must be on thejob by 7 a.m. and return to his shop anywhere between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Therefore, he felt the impact to rush hour traffic would be minimal. Some of these trucks would use Rice Street and others would be using Spruce Street for access. Barraclough felt that the two access points was a better situation than what Frattalone has now. Knudsen indicated that he was torn over this concept proposal. He pointed out that if the City were dealing with a company that it did not know, he would be inclined to oppose it. However, the City is dealing with along-term business owner in the City who has done an exemplary job of maintaining his property and equipment. Knudsen felt that the City was obligated to work with this business. The other side of the issue is that there are not many sites in the City of this quality left, and the Frattalone proposal was not the optimal use of the site. Keis agreed, and indicated that if the concept moves forward, the City should make additional requirements of Mr. Frattalone to try to bring the development closer to what has been envisioned for this property. Barraclough asked if the access to Rice Street was crucial for the development. Frattalone indicated that if he cannot purchase Pioneer Cabinets and have access to Rice Street, he would likely not move forward with the project. He noted that Pioneer Cabinets would like atwo-year time frame to remain in their property if they sell to him. Montour stated that he did not want to see Mr. Frattalone unable to expand his business. However, he felt that the site was a prime one pointing out the amenity of the pond located to the north. Montour felt there was a higher use for this property that did not include so much outdoor storage. Montour felt that Frattalone did an excellent job of maintaining his