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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 The City Planner indicated that the oaks would not be replaced, but the developer would have to make an effort to provide additional landscaping. The landscaping plan would be checked against the ordinance for compliance. Frattalone indicated that the property consists of 10.5 acres, 6.7 of which would be developed. Therefore about 63% of the site would be hard surfaced and the rest green area. Morelan asked if the property had frontage on Spruce Street. Frattalone replied that it doesn't now, but the Water Department will provide a 60 foot easement over its water conduits to provide access to Spruce Street. Fahey noted that the City Planner recommended rezoning to I -P because the Comp Plan does not clearly designate an office campus use for the site. The Comp Plan makes reference to both types of zoning, and Fahey indicated that I -P may be appropriate for this site given the surrounding area. The City Planner pointed out that the site had been designated as open space and when the Comp Plan was updated the indication was an office research campus type use in the text as well as-the indication of industrial use on the land use diagram. Because of this, the Planner's office felt comfortable supporting the rezoning to I -P. Scalze felt this was a nice development site, and she wanted to make sure the City got the highest and best use of the property. Scalze stated that she is not sure what she is hearing is the highest and best use of this property. Scalze felt the site could do well with some creative planning. Scalze stated that she was a little uncomfortable allowing the hill to be removed since this might lock the property into a certain sort of development. Fahey suggested that the highest and best use of the property may require the leveling and grading of the site. Fahey felt the concept proposed was a reasonable one and indicated that he favored the rezoning. Fahey asked how difficult it has been to market the site. Frattalone replied that the property has been listed with Edina Realty since early spring. Morelan indicated that he agreed with the comments made by Council Member Scalze, and that he was not sure office/warehouse was the highest and best use of the property. Morelan stated that he would prefer the City wait and see what else develops. The property has not been for sale for a long time. Morelan commented that he can understand Frattalone's desire Page 31