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MINDTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 23, 1995 Fahey asked if it were part of the process or preliminary to the process. The Planner replied that it is part of the process in establishing the ordinances. LaValle pointed out the City may be establishing standards which inflate building costs making projects unworkable. The Planner replied it is always a concern that a developer will say a certain design style cannot be done. Morelan asked if a detailed description of the architectural design style the City chooses will be part of the ordinance. The Planner replied that the ordinance would be very explicit in giving the developer as much guidance as possible. The ordinance will be a very comprehensive document. Morelan suggested the process begin now, pointing out the potential redevelopment of the Market Place Shopping Center. Should Market Place redevelopment proceed, the City would then be prepared to give the developer some guidance. Fahey asked if there would be some overlap in having the City Planner prepare this ordinance versus the Rice Street Study consultants. The City Administrator replied that there should be communication between the two so there is no overlap in services. The Planner stated his view was once the redevelopment guide is in place, his firm would develop the ordinance establishing the design review process and architectural standards. Scalze asked if design review would be limited to the gateway area. The Planner replied that that was the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Planner pointed out that the City does have some architectural review standards in place in other zoning districts in the City. Fahey asked for coordination of efforts on the part of 23