12-06-95 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECII~'IBER 6, 1995 see. Fahey suggested retail may be acceptable for the Guerin property or a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the entire corner may be necessary. Fahey suggested that rezoning the area to PUD would allow the City to channel development proposals toward what is acceptable. Gene Fasciana pointed out that a property owners may have been paying property taxes on a parcel zoned B-3 for a number of year. Fasciana questioned the City's rezoning the property against the wishes of that property owner. Morelan replied that the intent would not be to devalue the property, but rather increase its value. Fahey pointed out that the City has two major redevelopment proposals going now. It would be better to focus on those proposals, than to assemble the Guerin and Budget Power parcels and do an RFP given the relocation costs that would be involved. The money spent in relocation costs would be better spent assisting development. Fahey felt, however, that it should be clear that a gas station/convenience store is not an acceptable use of the Guerin site. Scalze pointed out that even if the property is rezoned to PUD, it would be with B-3 base zoning. Scalze felt that would be an enhancement to the property. Morelan suggested that the rezoning may take away some flexibility, but no value. Fahey felt the PUD zoning would give added flexibility since the City can depart from some of the B-3 standards under a PUD. Fahey stated that the City is interested in assisting anyone who want to develop their property, and will work with property owners when they come forward. Pat Vitale pointed out that the Venetian Inn may want to redevelop on their present site. Vitale pointed out that this would be a deviation from the Development Guide, and questioned what good the Guide is. Morelan pointed out that properties will have to be assembled in order for the vision of the Development Guide to be carried out. 9