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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL llECEMBER 16, 2009 The City Planner reported that 3225 County Drive is the former Knox site. The Planner reviewed the zoning history of the property, noting that it is now zoned PUD with the underlying land uses as office/showroom and office warehouse. 'fhe property owner is now asking for an expansion of these uses to include retail. The Planner noted that this is similar to the Hom Furniture request located just southeast of this site. The Planner noted that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of the retail use of the site as requested subject to the same retail uses that were approved for Hom. These recommended retail uses are lower in intensity, and the limitation is proposed given the limited access to the site. The Planner also reported that the Planning Commission recommended that City staff have some discretion in determining appropriate uses utilizing the approved list. Blesener noted the discussion at the Planning Commission meeting relative to uses that would not be appropriate for the site. The City Planner indicated that higher intensity retail uses such as a restaurant or a flea market would not be appropriate for this site. The applicant and the Commission had some discussion on the flea market use. Bob Wagner, Graba Properties, indicated that he would like to increase the amount of retail square footage that he initially requested. He indicated that retail parking requirements are 5 parking stalls per 1,000 square feet of retail space and there is adequate parking on the site. Wagner reported that he has three potential retail tenants interested in the site and a flea market is one of them. Wagner reported that he would not be interested in atypical flea market use, but rather a more controlled scenario similar to a consignment shop. Wagner indicated that one of the potential retail users is a mattress store that is interested in leasing 3,500 square feet. The mattress store is interested in locating in the building if Hom Furniture's Dock 86 store opens. They would minor Hom's days and hours of operation. Blesener asked for more clarification on the amount of retail space that Wagner is looking for. Wagner reported that current occupancy, plus the relocation of his business as well as one other business into the building, would leave 12,000 square feet of vacant space. Blesener noted that the concept for the Graba Properties building is similar to Hom Furniture in that there will be multiple tenants in each building. Wagner agreed. He noted that the building has five separate entrances, and would have space for an additional three business based on the number of entrances and the 12,000 square feet of available space. Wagner stated that the proposed list of uses was acceptable to him. 3