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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 23, 2007 Blesener stated that the City is not sure it is comfortable with a list developed from the review of the telephone book. Johansen indicated that the phone book was just utilized as a tool to review the potential uses that might be appropriate. He noted that this list was whittled down to about 20 potential uses that would be compatible with Hom Furniture. Allan asked if tenant review and approval could be a function of City staff rather than having to go through the City Council for approval. The City Planner felt that the addition of the clause "Retail Sales of Home Improvement Goods and Services" would accomplish that. Any uses outside of that classification could be presented to the Council for review. Johansen suggested that the Council review the list Hom submitted and strike any uses that might be considered objectionable. Montour expressed concern with an auto parts store. Allan suggested that a specific use might be acceptable, but the user itself might be high volume /high traffic. Therefore, Allan felt that the use in combination with the user would be factors that would have to be considered. Johansen again pointed out the situation that Hom Furniture was in Plymouth where it sat with the store vacant for two years because uses were so tightly restricted. Johansen noted that the former Levitz building is larger and has poorer access. Therefore, heavily restricted uses would be a problem that would prevent Hom Furniture from purchasing the property. Johansen asked that the City give Hom some room to work within. Blesener noted that the proposed Text Amendment would apply to all B -W Districts; therefore, the Council must be careful about expanding the allowable uses in the District given impacts to other properties zoned B -W. Johansen asked if the allowable uses could be made site specific to the former Levitz property. The City Planner replied that rezoning the property to PUD would allow for site specific uses. The City Administrator pointed out that the PUD zoning would provide more flexibility without opening up additional uses to the B -W District. However, there would still be basic standards relative to parking, signage, etc. Keis indicated that as he reviews Hom's list of uses, there are certain ones that are of concern. Keis pointed out the motorized sports use and asked what that means. He also expressed concern that some of these uses may generate outdoor storage or display. With regard to the satellite dish use, Keis expressed concern about a fleet of trucks taking up parking. Johansen indicated that the B -W District would allow some of this under its current standards. Johansen stated that Hom would like more 6