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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2000 Barraclough indicated that he liked the concept, but pointed out that outdoor storage was the concern. Barraclough stated that he felt the City should work with Mr. Frattalone given that he is a long -term business owner in the City and given the way he runs his business. Barraclough suggested that perhaps Frattalone should increase the square footage of the building now rather than wait to expand 6 to 8 years in the future. Frattalone indicated that that would add another $500,000 to the project which he cannot afford at this time. Frattalone pointed out that in addition to the office building and the large maintenance shop, he is proposing a smaller maintenance building with storage racks on the outside of the building under the eves. Keis asked if a building of that type would be acceptable. The City Planner indicated that under a PUD zoning everything is negotiable. Frattalone indicated that he would be willing to put a masonry front on that building. There would be cedar siding on the sides of the building that would have the shelving. Keis asked the economic impact of the Frattalone development proposal in relation to an office /warehouse development. The City Planner indicated that the revenue generated by a building is based on the value of that building. The Planner pointed out that value will be based on square footage and office development is valued somewhat higher than office /warehouse. Frattalone indicated that the one buyer he had interested in the property was proposing a $4 million project, and pointed out that the development project he is proposing would have the same value if the Pioneer Cabinet property and building are added in. Keis pointed out that the issue was whether or not this was the long -term use that the City wanted for this property. Frattalone pointed out that he has not been able to sell the property and felt his asking price at $2.25 per square foot was relatively low. Frattalone felt that the fact that there are railroad tracks on two sides of the property and a powerline adjacent to the site were detrimental. He also felt that the required setback from the pond was another negative impact. Duray asked if any rezonings were necessary. The Planner stated that the PUD zoning would accommodate the use proposed by Mr. Frattalone. The Planner noted that the PUD zoning provides the City with control over the use, building design, and other issues. Page 25