10-09-08 Planning Comm. Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 9, 2008 Frattalone indicated that he had asked the City for a permanent permit to continue the stockpiling/recycling operation. That was not granted, but he was given aten-year extension with the condition that he reapply at nine years if any extensions were going to be pursued. Frattalone noted that this is the point that we are at this evening, application for reissuance of the IUP. Frattalone noted that this is not the right time to develop this property given the economic conditions. Frattalone stated that he would like another 10- year extension, but he realizes that will not happen. Frattalone noted the committee that has been working on this issue, and their recommendation fora 5-year extension, working toward the redevelopment of the site. Frattalone stated that he wants to work with the City and redevelop the site. He described the 14.5 acre site, 2 acres of which are ponding. Frattalone reported that he is in discussions with the Watershed about moving the pond in order to make the site configuration better for redevelopment. Frattalone stated that he is doing his part toward redevelopment, but needs more time to work toward that goal. He noted that the stockpiling/recycling operation is a good business and provides employment. Frattalone indicated that he has a petition signed by 250 customers and people from the area in support of the business. He indicated that the business brings in 125 customers per day and provides a service to the community. Fra-Dor also generates business for other Little Canada businesses. Frattalone stated that he agrees with the City Planner's recommendation for a 5-year extension and noted that he would put the property up for sale after 4 years. He indicated that he would ask fair market value for the property, not an inflated value. Frattalone noted that there is a lot of land for sale at this time, and it is not moving. Frattalone felt that the economic conditions were the worst that he has seen in his 40 years in business. He indicated that he cannot vacate the property and just wait for someone to buy it. Frattalone reported on his purchase of the landscaping property adjacent to Fra-Dor as well as his willingness to purchase the property at the corner of Country Drive and Ryan Drive. The purchase of this land could result in the road being moved over and the assembling of an even larger site for redevelopment. Frattalone then presented pictures of new development in the City, open parcels of land, as well as Ryan Industrial park properties. Duray indicated that he was part of the committee working with Mr. Frattalone, and indicated that there has been a lot of discussion back and forth. Duray felt that the 5-year extension for the IUP with redevelopment -12-